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It’s the end of an era.
Last night, the world bid farwell to American idol, as fans tuned in to the two-hour series finale to see who would be named the last ever American Idol. Cast members and judges old and new came together to bid farwell to America’s biggest talent contest and celebrate the show’s 15 seasons on the air.
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Many of today’s biggest vocal stars were discovered on the Idol stage, including season three winner Fantastia Barrino, who returned to bless the stage and was joined on stage by her fellow season three cast mates, Grammy-award winner Jennifer Hudson and Latoya London.
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Together the trio sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Remember the Music,” and of course, they slayed the stage. Watch and enjoy.
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