Candice Glover is American Idol Season 12 winner!

Candice Glover

Philippine fans to the long time reality show were in for a spectacular treat as American Idol Season 12 wrapped up today, May 17. In a two hour long finale, past contenders from the current season and the seasons before performed once again on the Idol stage.

All 11 eliminated contestants opened the show with a rousing rendition of ‘Glad You Came’. The Idol judges also made the stage hot with their own performances where in one, Mariah Carey sang a medley of her hits and even impishly called out to Nicki Minaj to not ‘be shy, and join in.’

It was also good to see Janelle Arthur rocking out with The Band Perry. She let loose with a couple of vigorous kicks and enthusiastic head bangs. Angie Miller was also there with Adam Lambert in a ‘Titanium’ duet then later with her personal idol, Miss Jessie J. It was also right after that number that an invitation was extended to Angie to come to London and perform. She said yes, of course! Amber Holcomb later sang with Emeli Sande.

The finale would also not be complete without a few comedic reliefs here and there such as the eliminated guy contestants saying they were sabotaged and of course a short but amusing montage of what the judges were like. There was also a nostalgic but still funny video dedicated to the coolest ‘dawg’ ever, the longest Idol judge, Randy Jackson who has announced last week that he was leaving the show.

Now back to the finalists, Kree Harrison, that fortunate gal, sang with the dashing Keith Urban and the debonair Randy Jackson. Candice Glover sang ‘Inseparable’ with Jennifer Hudson in what was a very flawless collaboration. And finally, after several commercial breaks (not only here but in the US telecast as well) the moment everybody was waiting for has arrived and the American Idol Season 12 winner is…….Candice Glover! Way to go girl!

The live song ended with a very emotional Candice singing her single, “I am Beautiful” amidst the applause of family, friends and fans both in the studio and everywhere around the world. Congratulations!

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