Lee DeWyze is crowned as the Ninth American Idol winner. When he was asked why he thought he would be the next winner, “Because there’s a time and place for everything, and this is my time and my place,” answered the mild-mannered salesman from Mount Prospect, Illinois. “I’m just happy, man. I’ve never been happier in my life. I appreciate everything everybody has done,” said the 24-year-old American Idol. He beated Crystal Bowersox of Elliston, Ohio. Both contestants auditioned in Chicago. DeWyze sang “Hallelujah”, “The Boxer” and “Beautiful Day” last May 25. He won the majority of the viewer’s votes with less than two percent of the votes separating them.
The finale was like no other as it is also Simon Cowell’s last appearance as a judge on American Idol. Paula Abdul took Cowell’s hand and led him on stage. “I didn’t think I was going to be this emotional,” said Cowell. “I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support, the fun and your sense of humor. The truth is, everyone asks who’s going to replace me as the next judge. The truth is, you guys are the judges of this show, and you’ve done an incredible job over the years.
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