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Watch American Idol finalist Madison VanDenburg performs “Fallin” on Live with Kelly & Ryan as the winner of the Encore contest.

Fans voted for Madison VanDenburg to appear on Live with Kelly & Ryan via the shows American Idol Encore contest.

Lionel Richie told reporters he may not return as judge to American Idol next season without Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

American Idol winner Laine Hardy dropped in on the ladies of The View. Watch his interview and performance of “Flame.”

American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan say they had to talk Alejandro Aranda out of quitting the show.

Watch American Idol 2019 winner Laine Hardy perform his winners single “Flame” on Live with Kelly & Ryan. Also, Laine visits GMA.

Alejandro Aranda was to fly to New York for press after Sunday’s (May 19) American Idol finale. He got off the plane because he fears flying.

Louisiana native Laine Hardy won American Idol 2019. See the photos from Sunday night’s (May 19) 3 hour finale.

American Idol 2019 Finale Winner Revealed! Live blogging the results. Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy Madison VanDenburg vie for the crown.

American Idol 2019 Top 3 Finale Song Spoilers: Find out what Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VandenBurg will sing.