Lee DeWyze Upsets Crystal Bowersox in “American Idol” Simon Send-Off Shocker

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11:09 pm, May 26th, 2010

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In a Wednesday night stunner, Lee DeWyze beat heavily favored Crystal Bowersox to become the newest “American Idol” on judge Simon Cowell‘s final show.

Despite earning the judges’ endorsement during Tuesday’s decisive performances, Bowersox had to settle for runner-up status when Americans handed DeWyze the winning vote tally.

“I have never been happier in my life,” said the shy DeWyze.

Former judge Paula Abdul and other “Idol” luminaries returned to honor Cowell as the sharp-tongued Brit exited the program. Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson were among the finale’s performers.

But the biggest story was DeWyze, crowned the singing competition’s ninth champion.

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