One of my favorite winning moments: The nine minute segment could not have been scripted better than it turned out. Jordin is emotional, but she isn’t crying half as hard as Judge Paula Abdul. Blake was not permitted to work his re-arrangement magic on the tune, either. Runner-up Blake Lewis was happy to cede the win to 16 year old Jordin Sparks, particularly when the two shared a winners single “This is My Now,” that was tailor made for Jordin. Thinking about it always makes me a little verklempt. This was the first finale I covered on the blog. “I’m living the American Dream!” Taylor shouts mid-performance. Remember Katharine McPhee’s winners song? Neither do I. Note Simon Cowell resolutely staying in his seat as Taylor Hick’s winners song, “Do I Make You Proud” is introduced. SOUL PATROL! We’re at the height of Idol mania right here. Runner-up Bo Bice was probably thanking his personal Jesus that he did not have to sing the unfortunate winners song “Inside Your Heaven.” Winner Carrie Underwood’s “ugly cry” upon hearing the news that she won became an instant and enduring internet meme. Mean.Ĭarrie Underwood – Season 4 – May 25 2005 Poor runner-up Diana DeGarmo had to hear Ryan Seacrest read off a litany of negative judges critiques before being informed that she did not win. The brilliant singer then went on to turn the treacly winners song, “I Believe” into an incredibly transcendent moment. Winner Fantasia crying that she broke her shoe was a classic moment. Ruben is composed as he reprises his winners song, “Flying Without Wings.” The season 2 finale was the highest rated, with more than 38 million viewers tuning in.įantasia Barrino – Season 3 – May 26 2004 Clay revealed later that he saw Ruben’s name on the card beforehand. Clay is looking straight at Ruben as Ryan makes the announcement. The vote was SOOO close between runner-up Clay Aiken and winner Ruben Studdard. Rather than be rushed off he stage as soon as the winner is announced, runner-up Justin Guarini is given ample opportunity to thank people. Kelly is adorable as she vainly tries to get through the song, “A Moment Like This,” without crying. Kelly Clarkson – Season 1 – September 4 2002 Host Ryan Seacrest looking straight into the camera as he says, “We’ll be back in January, when we do it ALL. The Top 12 rushing the stage to crush the winner. The not getting through that song at ALL. The confetti, the off-key and tearful attempts to get through the winners song. In honor of all the American Idol champions who celebrated winners anniversaries during the past two weeks, I give you EVERY winning moment from the past 14 seasons of American Idol.
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