Lee Dewyze disturbs Crystal Bowersox, crowned 'American Idol' champion

Lee Dewyze disturbs Crystal Bowersox, crowned 'American Idol' champion:
He 23-year-old from Mount Prospect, IL defeated Crystal Bowersox, a 24-year-old who currently resides in Toledo, OH and was considered the favorite to win the race.

Dewyze - third straight male American Idol champion - won the ninth season title based on home viewer votes cast immediately following Tuesday night live performance episode that saw Dewyze Bowersox and each sing three songs.
"Oh my god ..." Dewyze said after his victory was revealed.

"How does it feel to the new 'American Idol be?" Early host Ryan Seacrest.
"I do not know," replied Dewyze. "It's just amazing. Thank you so much for everything. I can not believe this. I love you. That's amazing. Crystal I love you."

"Dewyze Lee takes the title," said Seacrest.

"Oh my god ... Oh my god!" Dewyze cried. "Thank you."

"Are you surprised?" asked Seacrest.

"I am just happy, man," replied Dewyze. "I'm so happy now. I've never been happier in my life."

"Can you describe the feeling inside you, when I said your name? "Asked Seacrest.

"No, I can not. There is no way to describe it," said Dewyze. "This is great. I appreciate everything everyone has done here."

Dewyze joins original American Idol Kelly Clarkson, second season winner Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino third season champion, fourth season winner Carrie Underwood, fifth-season champion Taylor Hicks, the sixth-season winner Jordin Sparks, seventh season champion David Cook, and eighth season winner Kris Allen as the recipient of a management contract with Idol creator Simon Fuller's 19 Management and a recording contract with a division of Clive Davis' BMG Music Group.

Last night was the last time Cowell on American Idol judging panel and the show said goodbye to him in various ways, including a few video montages and a farewell message from comedian Ricky Gervais.

Former Idol judge Paula Abdul also appeared live to say goodbye personally Cowell.

"The only reason they wanted me back here tonight, so I could already tell you the real reason why I really am gone. But I do not think that really is what tonight is all about, right? Although I will tell you - a backstage baby capsule with Simon, and honey, it's your turn to feed him, "Abdul joked.

"Look Simon, my darling Simon, I have worked with many people over the years - hot cheerleaders, big movie stars, famous artists, even a cartoon cat. But if I really honest, none of them hold a candle to you my friend. Our relationship on the show - and I call it a partnership - but it brought me immense joy. I love all the fun we had together, all the laughter we shared together. American Idol is not the same without you, but if I only I can tell you, it will go. "

All winners of previous American Idol's except when Cook appeared on stage and sang Deltra Goodrem's "Together We Are One" at Cowell and outgoing judge looked at the tribute to Abdul was sitting on his lap.

As the song ended, the seven previous winners also joined on stage by an additional 20 former Idol finalists - including David Archuleta, Bo Bice, Kimberly Caldwell, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Justin Guarini, Allison Iraheta, Michael Johns, Blake Lewis, Constantine Maroulis, Chris Richardson, Brooke White, Elliott Yamin, Ace Young - like all ten of the previously eliminated ninth season Top 12 finalists.

"I did not think I would be this emotional, but I really am. I just want to say - it's great to have [Abdul] back - but what Paula said is true: the show will do, it will be different, "Cowell said.

"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support, fun, and your sense of humor. The truth is, if anyone asks me who is going to replace those who go to the next court, the truth is You are the judge of this show. You have done a great job over the years. "

Moreover, comedian Dane Cook performed on a song Cowell insults before a number of former American Idol audition rejects appeared on stage to sing backup. One of them, Ian Benardo, then grabbed the microphone and shouted: "I'm going to replace you Simon Cowell!" - Fox cut to commercial so.

All Top 12 for the ninth season of American Idol finalists performed during the finale, the introduction of "School's Out" Alice Cooper as Orianthi accompanied him on guitar and "again" for Janet Jackson.

The Top 6 male finalists - Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynch, and Timothy "Tim" Urban - also performed a Hall & Oates medley, while the top six female finalists - Didi Benami, Bowersox, Lacey Brown Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens - Christina Aguilera performed a medley.

The 127-minute filler-filled broadcast also included the ninth season of the final Ford music video, video montages of Dewyze and Bowersox's American Idol journeys; live updates Bowersox Supporters Toledo Dewyze fans in Mount Prospect, third place finisher James perform with The former Poison frontman and recent winner of the Celebrity Apprentice Bret Michaels, the fourth place finisher Lynch performances with Michael McDonald, sixth place finisher Magnus and fifth place finisher Kelly performing the Bee Gees, and Bowersox and Dewyze sing with Joe Cocker.

Viewers also saw Allen to perform "The Truth" Dewyze Bowersox and each receive a new Ford Fiesta, Dewyze introduce Chicago, Bowersox run with Alanis Morissette; Aguilera singing "You Lost Me," Jackson singing "Nasty Boys," Hall & Oates to perform "You Make My Dreams" General Larry Platt to conduct "Pants on the Ground" by William Hung, and Underwood to perform "undo," which she co-wrote with judge Kara DioGuardi.

The finale broadcast concluded with "Dewyze sing U2's Beautiful Day," which will serve as his first single.