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American Idol

Candice Glover won "American Idol" Season 12 over Kree Harrison as Psy, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Adam Lambert and Aretha Franklin performed.

'American Idol' Season 12 Top 10: Kree Harrison, Burnell Taylor lead with flawless victory performances

quot;American Idolquot;: Kree Harrison is the final girl

Photo credit: Fox

As expected, Charlie Askew's meltdown Wednesday sent him packing during Thursday's elimination round. There was really only one surprise cut, with Janelle Arthur making it to the Top 10 -- taking a spot that really should have gone to Aubrey Cleland, or even Breanna Steer.

But, remember, this is Arthur's third time auditioning for the show, and the whole "third time's a charm" notion...

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