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The 2010 series of American Idol saw Lee Dewyze crowned winner of the number one American TV talent show. Lee DeWyze, a paint shop worker from Illinois overcame his shyness to impress American Idol judges and viewers with his soulful voice. He triumphed over judge’s favourite Crystal Bowersox in the ninth season of American Idol, |
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proving yet again that being the judge’s favourite does not guarantee the top prize; At least that seems to be the trend over the past few years.
When asked by host Ryan Seacrest how he felt, an emotional Lee said: “I don’t know. It’s amazing, thank you, guys, so much …I Love you Crystal, I love you.”
With only 2 per cent of the vote between them coming into the final, it was quite a narrow victory. This suggest that the finalists had closely matched fan bases.
Lee’s victory was based on votes cast after Tuesday’s performance show, which drew more judges’ compliments for Crystal, age 24, of Ohio, than for Lee, also 24.
