Fans’ Reactions and Favorite Moments From ‘American Idol’
Last night, Phillip Phillips beat Jessica Sanchez to become the 11th winner of American Idol in a finale which brought in a record 132 million votes. It was another season of close calls, chesslike song choices and surprises.
Here’s what the fans had to say about this year’s Idol finale: its winner, its loser and some of their favorite moments…
Reactions
@RollingStone #RSFans Predicted it! But from Top 10 on were sooo good, they’re all gonna get signed anyway! Great season! True IDOLS! #idol
— Sue Calloway (@lilSueCalloway) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone excellent! Phillip is a true artist great potential #RSFans
— Amanda Anderson (@Amanda_lee80) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone no one will ever be up there with Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood as an Idol #RSFans #AmericanIdol
— Joe Singleton =) (@Just_CallMe_Joe) May 24, 2012
people shouldn’t be bitter over Jessica’s defeat..winning AI doesn’t assure success in the music industry #RSfans
— 千葉良来 Ryoki C (@ryokilific) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans Does anyone still watch American Idol? I thought The Voice had taken over.
— Alyssa Johnson (@Alfksjd) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans I think its a disgrace !! Jessica’s talent is incredible and the show is not about talent
— debra michaels (@debbybonomo) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans So stoked – most original “finale” song of an Idol yet
— erin morrow (@emoro31) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone Phillip Phillips has a combo in between David Mathews and Dylan. A true artist. I wish him success. #RSFans
— Benny Salazar (@bennysalazar) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans Good choice. Love his style of music, the indie-folk feel. Jessica was just too young, her voice needs to “grow up.”
— Josiah B. Tropp (@JBenjaminT) May 24, 2012
#RSFans another AI winner you will never hear from! Just like the last 5!
— Debbie Biernstein (@debe101) May 24, 2012
Not surprised that @PPhillipsAI11 won, the fans go crazy every time he sings, BUT @JSanchezAI11 has the better voice. #idolfinale #RSFans
— Charis Chai (@rhymeswithParis) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans #AmericanIdol Happy that Phillip won. He’s not just a WGWG. Unique and artistic. He’s more alternative than pop.
— Cate Breen ♏ (@Fanadama) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone we want @JSanchezAI11 on your JUNE COVER! #RSFans
— Maya Gabunales (@mayanimosity) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone Congrats to the same guy winning for 5 years. #RSfans
— sarah #### (@sarahtalks) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans first Idol winner I actually like! Very content it wasn’tthe typical stereotype winner 🙂
— Jordina Rinaudo (@Nina_Rinaudo) May 24, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans Due 2 subpar judges this is what the show has become, a contest based on who is the cutest guy according 2 teen girls.
— Taylor Ford (@taylorford88) May 24, 2012
Favorite Moments
@RollingStone best #AmericanIdol moment of the series?? I’ll be honest and say @CavanaghAI11‘s Bleeding Love! simply sublime! #RSFans 🙂
— Mike(@M_Watkins26895) May 21, 2012
@RollingStone #RSFans when the judges saved jessica before she even sang her song a couple weeks ago
— Habasum (@peter_mountain) May 21, 2012
@RollingStone The last second of the very last minute of the season finale.#RSFans
— Johnny V. (@portablejohn) May 21, 2012
@RollingStone Elise singing Zepplin #RSFans
— James Garnett (@topchef58) May 21, 2012
@RollingStone When Phillip Phillips auditioned. I knew that he’d make it to the finale. I even tweeted it. #RSFans cc: @PPhillipsAI11
— Samantha(@SamNevsDC) May 21, 2012
When @adamlambert sang his new single last week! #RSFans RT @RollingStone fave #AmericanIdol moment this season? bitly.com/MbSYAs
— Deb (@Debberrific) May 21, 2012
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