After a record-breaking 132 million votes, Jessica Sanchez became the runner-up on “American Idol,” making Phillip Phillips the new Season 11 winner on Wednesday night.
The “Idol” ending was crowded with Hollywood stars and die-hard fans, which went ballistic upon hearing the 21-year-old pawn shop worker was their latest “American Idol.”
Phillips, a Georgia resident, took the stage one last time after winning the singing competition to sing his new single “Home,” but was not able to finish the song as he ruined down in tears and left the stage to hold his overjoyed family members in the front row.
Previous year’s “Idol” winner, part-Puerto Rican country singer Scotty McCreery presented Phillips with a trophy, as he emblematically passed on the torch from one winner to another.
"It’s been such a respect,” said Phillips. “And the fans! Thank you for voting for us."
When asked backstage what going through his mind when he found out he was won “American Idol,” Phillips said it seemed dreamlike.
“I wasn't thinking about anything, not even the song," he told the press behind the scenes, People journal reported.
"I wasn't really deficient to sing or anything. I just started thinking about the whole journey and how distant all of us have come, and how we've made it. It's so overwhelming."
Phillips’ struggle Jessica Sanchez didn’t seem sad she missing the “Idol” title, but was joyful for her friend Phillips and “the whole gang of American Idol” for supporting her. Like Phillips, she thanked the fans for voting.
The finish also featured multiple over-the-top performances by the top “American Idol” girls and guys, who paid praise to Robin Gibbs.
Veteran artists such as Neil Diamond, Chaka Khan, Reba and “Idol” alums Jordin Sparks and Fantasia also performed.
Aerosmith and Rihanna also put on flashy productions, as the Barbados singer rocked out decked out in leather and lights.
JLO also took the step, showing off her toned abs and glossy dance moves as she sang with Flo Rida, Lil John and international reggaeton stars Wisin y Yandel their innovative track “Follow the Leader.”
Former “America Idol” contestants Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo got engaged on the “Idol” stage as Young got down on one knees and told DeGarmo she’s his “best friend” and that he loves her “to death.”
Sanchez and Grammy-Award-winning singer Jennifer Holliday showed off their power lungs in an overpowering performance of “And I am Telling You, I’m Not Going,” which had the judges and the viewers clapping and cheering.
Sanchez, 16, also delivered an touching rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”
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