S15.E24: Winner Chosen

[MarkHB]

After 15 seasons of epic performances, star power and incredible moments, the final American Idol will be crowned and the farewell celebration will continue, as Idol pays tribute to the amazingly talented contestants and the millions of fans who called, tweeted, texted, and championed their Idols throughout the series' groundbreaking run. Don't miss the history-making final moments of the farewell season as the last winner is announced.

 

Seacrest... out!

[TVFan17]

I am watching live red carpet arrival coverage on Facebook.

 

Lots of former contestants and winners running wild on the carpet.  Harry has a gorgeous family.  I would have never recognized Bo Bice with his short hair.

 

Caleb was looking miserable, lurking in the background until Justin Guarini started talking to him.

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[ari333]

Well, shit; I got something in my eye.

[TVFan17]

Hee hee.  President Obama mentioned being "pitchy"!

[ari333]

Nice to see Allison I.

 

Cant stand Pia T. screeching.

[rustyspigot]

Tamyra. That hair. Honey, no.

 

Jordin learned to walk in heels! And she sang back up to Kara Dioguardi. Yeah that happened.

[bluwater]

I'm digging the Kelly Clarkson medley! She sounds amazing.

 

Oh Constantine. LOL I was hoping James Durbin would do a part of You've Got Another Thing Comin'. DANG.

 

Did not recognize Bo Bice when he was on the Facebook Red Carpet video!

 

Tamyra Gray's wig? What in the EFF?

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[TVFan17]

A lot of random people are in the audience -- like Jerry Hall?

Constantine is too funny. 

 

I think I'm kinda digging this rock segment!

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[Dejana]

A lot of random people are in the audience -- like Jerry Hall?

Well, she is married to Rupert Murdoch now and this is the grand send-off for a FOX Network phenomenon...

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[TVFan17]

Well, she is married to Rupert Murdoch now and this is the grand send-off for a FOX Network phenomenon...

 

Oh, that's right!  I totally forgot about their marriage.  I was surprised by that marriage when I first heard of it and I must have blocked it out!

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[Biggie B]

Bo Bice is HOT HOT HOT!!!!

So many memories. It's a bit of sensory overload.

Who is Larry Platt from season 9? I have absolutely no memory of him.

I'm so glad I'm DVRing this; there's too much to take in all at once.

[Valny]

I turned the TV on just in time to catch Allison. I am not up on some current or past songs, was that a cover or one of her songs? She was one of my faves and was not happy when she got cut too early IMO. And her first cd was amazing, I think someone didn't market it right.

 

I didn't even recognize Bo Bice with the short hair!

 

Kelly can do no wrong.

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[Chrissytd]

I loved Kelly's medley.

[TVFan17]

One of my favorite Tom Petty - Steve Nicks songs!

Good Lord -- Constantine is in every segment, no matter which genre it is!

[WhineandCheez]

Who is Larry Platt from season 9? I have absolutely no memory of him

 

.He's a "joke" auditioner, like William Hung.  Pants on the ground guy.

 

BO BICE HOLY SHIT>  He's like a hip, sexy Social Studies teacher or something.

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[Biggie B]

Sweet baby Jeebus - Ace Young! Bucky Covington! I didn't recognize Diana DeGarmo. Or Pia Toscano either, for that matter.

[TVFan17]

Sanjaya put that giant Mohawk on his head after he got inside the theater.  He was not wearing it when he was on the red carpet.

[ari333]

So Constantine was in the rocker thing AND the country thing? And since when is Ace "country?"

 I hope they mention the one who passed away. Michael Johns?

[Dejana]

Bo Bice is HOT HOT HOT!!!!

So many memories. It's a bit of sensory overload.

Who is Larry Platt from season 9? I have absolutely no memory of him.

I'm so glad I'm DVRing this; there's too much to take in all at once.

The guy who auditioned with "Pants on the Ground"...it sold some downloads and went viral back in 2010.

Interesting that Carrie, the other winner the show trots out as living up to the superstar hype, was relagated to a cover instead of a greatest hits medley of her own catalog. I mean, they brought out every other country person who competed ever (or so it seemed) to do other people's songs...

[rustyspigot]

Harry was never a good singer. Sinatra impersonator.

[ari333]

Bo Bice sounded amazing.

[TVFan17]

The guy who auditioned with "Pants on the Ground"...it sold some downloads and went viral back in 2010.

Interesting that Carrie, the other winner the show trots out as living up to the superstar hype, was relagated to a cover instead of a greatest hits medley of her own catalog. I mean, they brought out every other country person who competed ever (or so it seemed) to do other people's songs...

 

They said that Carrie will be back later.

[Chicken Wing]

Harry was never a good singer. Sinatra impersonator.

 

From the first note out of Marley's mouth I thought, oop, Connick's getting upstaged by a little girl.

[MarkHB]

.He's a "joke" auditioner, like William Hung. Pants on the ground guy.

My understanding is that Larry Platt is also a genuine hero of the civil rights movement, from long before Idol.

[Meowwww]

No Adam Lambert? He is the rocker among rockers.

And, I'll say it...I like Caleb's voice.

[ari333]

What two sang "I Need You Now?" TIA.

[TVFan17]

I think that Harry sounded good (all crooners pretty much sound exactly like that -- not much variation).

 

Clay's voice is still pretty strong.

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[ari333]

NO Adam in the rocker male bit. BLOWS

[rustyspigot]

I still don't believe a lyric that comes out of her mouth.

[Meowwww]

Is Constantine always that awkward?

[bluwater]

Jessica Sanchez...my first tears tonight. She was brilliant. I was thinking about Michael Johns when Carly started singing Here You Come Again, remembering his It's All Wrong, But It's All Right. I was hoping they would show a clip of him. SO sad to have lost him so young.

[ari333]

Harry sounded good to me too.

 

Is JLo's thing live? 

[Dejana]

They said that Carrie will be back later.

Missed that, thanks!

[ari333]

I thought Carly was a rocker.

[bluwater]

What two sang "I Need You Now?" TIA.

Katherine McPhee and Casey James.

[Dejana]

What two sang "I Need You Now?" TIA.

Katharine McPhee (Season 5) and Casey James (Season 9).

[Biggie B]

Seeing and hearing Clay made me cry with happiness. I went to the tour concert after season 2.

Ruben sounded great on 'Here, There and Everywhere.'

Carly Smithson's eyes are so stunning.

I thought Harry let little Marly shine and be the dominant voice when they sang at the same time. It was sweet.

[TVFan17]

I thought Carly was a rocker.

 

So did I -- and I had no idea that Ace or Constantine were country singers?

 

This is all very interesting.

[Guest]

I haven't watched Idol consistently in years, but this finale is making me emotional.  So many memories.

[Chicken Wing]

By the way, I hear they're also supposed to be announcing a new winner tonight or something.

[TVFan17]

Jennifer is in full Vegas mode, feathers and all.

[vb68]

I cracked up seeing Sanjaya.  Of course he's there.

 

 

By the way, I hear they're also supposed to be announcing a new winner tonight or something.

 

Yeah, the finalists this year are total after thoughts.

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[Archery]

Okay, J.Lo just lit the place UP.  

[rustyspigot]

JLO does make me focus on her more than her hot male back up dancers when she goes all out. If you knew me, that's an accomplishment. She still can't sing for shit. But, that's old news.

[Dodginblue]

Keith Urban sings with Carrie Underwood, a former winner, Harry Connick Jr. sings with a young girl from a charity program that's benefited from AI Gives Back and then Jennifer Lopez performs by herself and a bunch of her backup dancers, the last minute of so bordering on exhibitionist inappropriate.   JLo's all about JLo.

 

Other than that this show has been great and I'm amazed how many wonderful singers have been contestants on this show.  It really hits when you see them together performing like this.

[ari333]

Okay, J.Lo just lit the place UP.  

She sounded out of breath, so I guess it was live. Wow. She did light it up.

[Suzysite]

J-Lo needs to put that away.  Her segment went on forever and ever.  Somebody forgot to tell her it's not all about her.

[ari333]

I guess the censors made camera person back of JLos ass bent over.

[TVFan17]

I love this song (Bridge Over Troubled Water).

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[rustyspigot]

Jennifer Hudson wears something terrible. At least she gives a nod to her run on Idol with that.