‘American Idol’ crowns season 14 winner, Wheaton College grad
Nick Fradiani, Connecticut native and 2008 Wheaton College grad, is the Season 14 winner of “American Idol.’’
The show’s biggest night came just two days after Fox announced that next season will be its last.
But on Wednesday, all eyes were on Clark Beckham, 22, and Fradiani, 29, as they competed for the crown.
Following a star-filled two-hour finale show that had Pitbull, New Kids of the Block, The Jacksons and Steven Tyler all taking the stage, the pair had their final opportunity to wow the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
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Ultimately it was Fradiani who took the title for the penultimate season of the show, hugging his rival, Beckham, when host Ryan Seacrest made the announcement.
Winner Nick Fradiani onstage with host Ryan Seacrest and American Idol finalists during “American Idol” XIV Grand Finale.
The season’s former contestants soon rushed the stage as a chant of “Nick, Nick, Nick’’ exploded from the crowd. “I can’t even think right now,’’ he said after accepting the trophy. “This is the best day of my life.’’
Fradiani, from Guilford, Connecticut, then had to fight back the emotions to perform his upcoming single, “Beautiful Life.’’
Fox revealed Monday morning that “Idol’’ would be returning for one last gasp next year, concluding its run with a 15th season.
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