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Phillip Phillips Wins 'American Idol'! Check Out the Best Moments From the Finale!
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Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:17 p.m. ET
The incredible finale of American Idol aired last night and Phillip Phillips, the 21-year-old crooner for Leesburg, Georgia, beat out 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez and walked away the winner!
OK! NEWS: AMERICAN IDOL RECAP: LIVE FROM THE FINALE AS PHILLIP PHILLIPS WINS!
And although Phillip was crowned America's new idol, there were tons of former Idol contestants and stars on hand to steal the spotlight with some incredible performances... and proposals!
OK! NEWS: DIANA DEGARMO & ACE YOUNG GET ENGAGED ON THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALE
Ace Young proposed to Diana DeGarmo (she said yes!), Fantasia Barrino performed with Joshua Ledet and Jordin Sparks sang a duet with Hollie Cavanaugh. Plus Reba McIntire performed with Skylar Laine, John Fogerty crooned with Phillip and Jennifer Holliday sang an amazing duet with Jessica! Other A-list perfomers included Neil Diamond, Chaka Chan, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith!
1. Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez May 24
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Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
2. Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez May 24
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Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
3. Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler May 24
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Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
4. Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Hollie Cavanaugh, Chaka Khan, Erica Van Pelt, Jessica Sanchez and Shannon Magrane May 24
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Chaka Khan and the ladies of the Top 12 perform together at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
5. Reba McIntire and Skylar Laine May 24
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Reba McIntire and Skylar Laine perform at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
6. Jennifer Lopez and Wisin of Wisin & Yandel May 24
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Jennifer Lopez and Wisin of Wisin & Yandel perform at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
7. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry May 24
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Aerosmith performs at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
8. Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young May 24
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Ace Young proposes to Diana DeGarmo at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
9. Rihanna May 24
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Rihanna performs at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
10. Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez May 24
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Jessica Sanchez performs with Jennifer Holliday at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
11. Phillip Phillips May 24
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Phillip Phillips breaks down in tears after he's announced the winner at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
12. Jessica Sanchez May 24
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Runner-up Jessica Sanchez at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
13. Phillip Phillips May 24
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Winner Phillip Phillips at the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
14. Carrie Undewood and Mike Fisher May 24
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Carrie Undewood and her husband Mike Fisher attend the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.
15. Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks May 24
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Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks attend the live finale of 'American Idol' held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 23.