Phillip Phillips Win Wins 'American Idol' Over Jessica Sanchez

Season 11 of FOX's American Idol — the most-watched show on television — has come and gone, leaving in its wake winner Phillip Phillips, 21, and runner-up Jessica Sanchez, 16. At the end of an epic, two-hour finale on Wednesday featuring performances by Jennifer Lopez, Reba McEntire, Jordin Sparks, Neil Diamond, Aerosmith and an over-the-top, show-stopping duet of "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" between Sanchez and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holiday, host Ryan Seacrest announced Phillips as the winner.

There was also a marriage proposal (Diana DeGarmo said yes to Ace Young), a Robin Gibb tribute, a literal "singing the phone book" number and plenty of catsuits to go around.

"Telescope has counted and certified a world-record 132 million votes," Seacrest said, holding the suspense to the bitter end.

"I'm kind of relieved that this whole thing is over, but I am also going to miss everybody here," Sanchez told MTV News. "But, I'm gonna see my Idol family on tour, so I'm thankful for that. And I really think that Phillip really deserved to win, and I'm so happy for him."

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