Candice Glover: 'American Idol' Finale Press Room After Win!

Candice Glover holds up her number one in the press room after the American Idol Season 12 Finale on Thursday (May 16) at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

The 23-year-old singer won the singing competition this year and became the first female winner in six years!

“I’m happy I came back, and that I was determined enough and it finally paid off,” Candice said after the finale (via USA Today). “Part of me is so happy that it happened, and part of me is relieved that I don’t have to sing for votes and worry about making it to the next round, because that’s such a stressful process. But I know the work is only going to get bigger from here on out.”

Also pictured: Second place contestant Kree Harrison posing in the press room.