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Finale Performance Show

The Top 2 finalists, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez, battled it out on stage at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles for the American Idol crown! They each performed three songs: one picked by Executive Producer Simon Fuller, one of their own choice, and the first single they'd release if they win the title!
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L8Lady 5 pts

GO, and AUDITION! Take it from someone who had the talent but allowed stage fright to get the best of her. It is better to have given your best shot and failed than to have never tried at all. When you are 40 years old and looking back on your life, you will never regret the times you tried and failed, only the times you never tried at all!

haylee 5 pts

I wish i had the gutts to go there.Eerybody says i should go but scared of getting rejected! Ilove this show though.

shades3 16 pts

Do the people who think that Jessica Sanchez "should" have won for other reasons, other than how well she presented herself, realize that she is AMERICAN and that all Americans, except for Native Americans, came from somewhere else originally? Had Jessica not been American, she would not have been able to compete at all. So, what is the point of talking about "Pino pride" etc. If a contestant is of Italian, German, Norwegian or other heritage, does that mean that they have to be labelled with that in order to draw in others of similar heritage? Yes, of course this is a popularity contest, as are all competitions in all fields of the arts. Without people to appreciate what they do, they would be singing to a hairbrush in their rooms. That's just the way it is. Why do you suppose that the artist almost always appears at his/her exhibitions? Being popular is at least as important as being good at what they do. They are, if you'll excuse the expression, selling themselves, at least as much as their art.

sophia2 20 pts

Jessica should won in idol,,,and Philip Philips shouldn't even in the finalist she should vote out before Joshua and Hollie,, what a waste of time of voting if they don 't count the votes anyway its the judge decisions who want them to win not the Americas choice...the judge are sucks i would love Simon Cowell back in the idol

shades3 16 pts

@sophia2 How do you know that if Phillip Phillips had been eliminated, that Jessica Sanchez would have won?? That makes as much sense as establishing a method of eliminating everyone YOU don't like, so that the contestant you do like stands a better chance of winning. Get over it. Jessica Sanchez has been and will continue to enter everything she can and may very well place first in the future. This is not the first time she hasn't won, despite her impressive vocal range, and it won't be the last. But, her determination is to be admired and her ability to hit the high notes is certainly impressive. The point was that the artist with the most votes, Phillip Phillips, won. IF circumstances were different, not just for this competition, but in life, everything would be different. Life is just that. Full disclosure. I liked Phillip from the very first time I saw and heard him and was stoked beyond belief when he won. Good job, both Jessica and Phillip. Only one can win though and Phillip won.

Carol Tenney 5 pts

i thought the show last night was lame-it was all about everyone except the 2 finalists-it was the joshua-jennifer-steven show. i love phillip and thought he should win all along but the judges had an obvious favorite all season and i don't think i will watch another season

vpochola 12 pts

dont know why people is so angry with the results? both are so good, so it is only about preferences i prefer phillips style and originality , that is all, so you dont have to criticize thats crazy

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Hannah Parbs
Hannah Parbs

Jessica!!

Vernee Robinson
Vernee Robinson

phillip phillips he has his own style something different in the mix

Kimberly Pointer Mcdaniel
Kimberly Pointer Mcdaniel

I voted for phillip the whole time!!!

Ej Cueva Maloloy-on
Ej Cueva Maloloy-on

jessica..:)

Teddy Brumbaugh
Teddy Brumbaugh

p.p. all the way...take any song and make it his own...picked him from first audition

LanDas NorJan
LanDas NorJan

jessica!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rhonda Crain
Rhonda Crain

Phillip!!!!

Jeancristle Pineda
Jeancristle Pineda

philip is american and jessica is the IDOL?!!

Rhodora Reyes
Rhodora Reyes

I think the voting public should know how many votes each get on the american idol. they deserve to know the figures to eliminate doubts. What do you think fb friends and viewers.

Debra Champagne
Debra Champagne

My man Phillip won of course

Marie Linsenbigler
Marie Linsenbigler

This was so depressing, I'll wait for some new blues and soul music from Josh...

Lei C Kalua
Lei C Kalua

Joshua Ledet out sang both of them!!!!!!!

Lei C Kalua
Lei C Kalua

Joshua Ledet out sang both of them!!!!!!!

Tanya Magana
Tanya Magana

phillip phillip phillip showed everyone how original he is jessica was a one trick pony and you all know it all she could sing were ballads and america never voted phillip in the bottom so there you have it way to go PHILLIP LOVE YOU!;-)

Marc Anthony Contreras Cagampan
Marc Anthony Contreras Cagampan

I voted for Jessica, coz i thought that the show is a singing competition, it's just another vote-for-me-because-i-am-cute show.

Diana Rasmussen
Diana Rasmussen

phillip of course

Ronald Bayquen Furing Önåd
Ronald Bayquen Furing Önåd

Jessica is the besT she can sinG all oVer a löUd . VerY veRy exPerT

Francis Sarno
Francis Sarno

Joshua should have been in the finale. Phillips is pathetic and if people think he can sing, that is just crazy. The faces he makes and the movements as if he has to go to the bathroom is not what I would consider title worthy. Joshua is truly a performer and technical singer at an age of 18. It is a true shame. I may never watch this show again because the true talent never wins!

Joyce Z. Goldsmith
Joyce Z. Goldsmith

It's the first time in 11 years that I could not see a clear winner. I didn't vote this time. They are both great!!

Louise Caudill
Louise Caudill

Phillip is amazing!!! His original style will cross many music genres & sell lots of albums. Way to go!!!!!!!!!!

Barbara Raddatz
Barbara Raddatz

I voted for Phillip:

Jan Cahoon Glandon
Jan Cahoon Glandon

Phillip!!

Karin Nedell Lancellotti
Karin Nedell Lancellotti

I voted for the winner, but only 30 times!

Renee N Ricky Ward
Renee N Ricky Ward

way to go phillip!!!

Anita Romena
Anita Romena

Jessica will undoubtedly be a bigger star. i guess it was a nice gesture of sympathy for Phillip, because his star will eventually fade like dome of the other past Idol Winners.

Anita Romena
Anita Romena

Qualufications for an Idol Winner: (1) white male or female 20 yrs+, (2) black female, (3) must be able to sing well or mediocre if you're good looking (4) Asians, black males, or other minority are welcome in order to boost ratings and to enjoy a short ride to temporary fame.

Kimberly Martin
Kimberly Martin

I voted fro Phillip Phillips!

Anita Romena
Anita Romena

Qualifications for an Idol winner

Lisa Gors
Lisa Gors

aah philip phillips dreamy ok all i gota say congrats.

Brent Jones
Brent Jones

Jessica

Pearl Aguirre
Pearl Aguirre

Her choice by Sony' Executive to sing for the company before this final performance result is a God-gifted door opened as the American Idol voting audience closed that door as its winner, isn't it? God bless!!!

Pearl Aguirre
Pearl Aguirre

God's Will was done in Jessica's choice as runner up! future is financiallyy rosy with the her chioce by Sony Executive as the singer of a song he will compose despite the contest's result!

Lisa Hardy Christopher
Lisa Hardy Christopher

Phillip Phillips, so original and talented.... Rock on Phillip !!!!!

Kenneth David David Ü
Kenneth David David Ü

In our television, Jessica had won! Haha. You're still the winner in our hearts Jessica, the World Idol! :)

Valerie Simmons
Valerie Simmons

Phillip Phillips of course !!

Nicoletta Centracchia
Nicoletta Centracchia

awesome!!!!

Bambi Attleson
Bambi Attleson

Stupid DVR I missed it.

Frank Allie
Frank Allie

I'm the words of Jess supporters. Phillip "deserved" it

Janet Farrell
Janet Farrell

Jessica

Grace Grijaldo Faltiquera
Grace Grijaldo Faltiquera

Jessica!!!!!!!

Maria Angel
Maria Angel

Phillip of course!

Gloria Kennedy
Gloria Kennedy

Jessica!!!

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