AMERICAN Idol just revealed the winner of season 20, after Noah Thompson and HunterGirl battled it out as the final two.
The winner of American Idol is Noah Thompson,
HunterGirl was the runner-up, and Leah Marlene landed in third place.
Leah was eliminated earlier in the night, after the first half of the finale.
Fritz Hager and Nicolina were sent home last week following some amazing performances.
The finalists performed original songs during the finale, but last week, they sang songs by Carrie Underwood.
The American Idol season finale aired at 8pm ET Sunday night on ABC.
Read our American Idol live blog for the latest news and updates…
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The audition process
According to a singer/songwriter who auditioned for the show in 2017, Michael Barnum, there is a long process to the American Idol auditions before the taped “first” audition that viewers are familiar with.
“They didn’t just show up that day and immediately sang for the judges,” the performer wrote in a Medium blog post.
“It’s a process and there are many hoops you have to go through before any of that happens, including a 500 questionnaire psych evaluation.”
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How much does it cost to audition?
It costs nothing to audition for American Idol, provided hopefuls meet the show’s eligibility requirements, and cover their own costs of travel and accommodation.
You must be between 15 and 28 years old at your audition time and you must also be a legal US resident and not have competed in the Top 10 of a previous season.
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Who is the most famous winner?
With numerous talented winners from American Idol, the two most successful are Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
Underwood won season 4, and Clarkson won the first season, making the two today’s most iconic American Idol musicians.
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Fans congratulate Noah
Fans have taken to social media to celebrate Noah Thompson’s victory.
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Final performance
Noah is finishing off the finale by performing his original song, One Day Tonight.
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And the winner is…
Noah Thompson!
The singer became emotional after his name was read as the winner.
“My heart is beating out of my chest,” he said. “This is crazy.”
Almost 16million votes came in for the final vote.
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Results are in
Host Ryan Seacrest is about to reveal this season’s winner.
Stay tuned.
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Results coming up
America will so learn who the winner is of this season.
Either HunterGirl or Noah Thompson will be crowned the winner of American Idol in just a few moments.
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Judges react to HunterGirl
“I’m going to call you HunterWoman,” said Katy. “American Idol ends tonight but your career is going to be forever.”
“I was just so excited for what I was hearing,” said Luke of HunterGirl’s audition.
“It is very apparent to all of us that your star is shining so bright,” said Lionel. “The fight that you put up and the determination, we are so so proud of giving all that you gave to us.”
To vote for HunterGirl, text 4 to 21523.
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HunterGirl takes the stage
HunterGirl has taken the stage for the final time tonight.
She is singing Riot, by the Rascal Flatts. She sang the song for her original audition for the show.
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Judges react to Noah
“That’s it,” said Lionel.
“That was one of my favorite songs you sang all season,” said Katy. “You hit some notes boy!”
“When you performed that earlier in the season, we knew you had something special, and you just showed that.”
To vote for Noah, text 2 to 21523.
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Noah Thompson performs
The Top 2 finalist is singing Rihanna’s hit song, Stay.
He performed the song much earlier in the competition, during Hollywood Week.
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Luke Bryan and HunterGirl perform
HunterGirl and Luke Bryan are singing I Told You So by Randy Travis.
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Leah Marlene performs with Katy
The third-place contestant is singing with show judge Katy Perry.
They are singing Katy’s hit song, Firework.
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Top 2 get a cruise
Host Ryan Seacrest revealed that the top 2 contestants are being given a Disney Wish cruise.
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Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles
The stars are now performing a duet of Ben’s song, Grow As We Go.
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Top 10 perform with Lionel
Both former and current contestants are singing Lionel’s song, You Are, with the judge.
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Noah Thompson sings with Melissa Etheridge
The Top 2 finalist is singing Melissa Etheridge’s I’m the Only One along with the artist.
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Christian and Michale Bublé
The former contestant is performing Smile with Michael Bublé.
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James Arthur and Fritz perform
The duo is performing James Arthur’s song, Can I Be Him.
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Thomas Rhett and Katy Perry perform
Thomas Rhett has joined Katy Perry and they are singing their song, Where We Started.
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Nicolina performs with Sara Bareilles
The former contestant is singing Sara’s original, She Used to Be Mine, with the singer.
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Former contestants perform
Christian, Jay, Mike Parker, and Lady K have taken the stage with Tai Verdes to sing his song, A-O-K.
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Emyrson Flora joins Gabby
The former season 20 contestant joined Gabby and they are now singing Gabby’s song, The Good Ones.
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Gabby Barrett performs
The former contestant is singing her song, Pick Me Up.
She auditioned for American Idol in the 2017 season and landed in third place.
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