Jordin Sparks, 17, is the youngest winner of American Idol
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The 17 year old, Jordin Sparks, was crowned the newest and youngest of American Idol on Wednesday (23 May 2007) night. She prevailed over beatboxer Blake Lewis, 25, after their very best Tuesday performance that wowed the show’s judges and the viewers who gave her a majority of the record 74 million votes cast.Â
“Mom, Dad, I love you,” Sparks, the daughter of retired NFL player Phillippi Sparks, said tearfully after a bearhug from Lewis.
The contest came down to either the stronger singer, Sparks, or the better entertainer, Lewis. Sparks delivered her songs simply and powerfully; Lewis’ flourishes included his sound effects and sharp dance moves.
For their final performances, both contestants sang “This Is My Now,” the tune picked by viewers in an online “American Idol” songwriting contest introduced this season, along with two other songs of their choice.
On Tuesday, judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson made their choice clear. Diplomatic Paula Abdul kept her counsel as usual, praising both singers. Although the judges didn’t have a say in the decision their opinions have the potential to sway voters.
“You were the best singer tonight. You deserve it all, baby!” Jackson told Sparks.
“You just wiped the floor with Blake,” added Cowell, who then told Sparks he was wrong for initially thinking she wasn’t good enough to win the Fox talent show.
Before the finale, Cowell spoke warmly of Doolittle and what wasn’t to be.
“I’m pleased for the two of them,” Cowell said of Sparks and Lewis. “They’re nice kids. But I would have liked to have seen one of them up against the big singer.”
Congratulation Jordin!
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