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The winner of American Idol season 11 has been announced!

16-year-old powerhouse singer Jessica Sanchez and 21-year-old heartthrob Phillip Phillips were the last two contestants standing in the finale.

A record number of votes were cast after last night’s sing off — 132 million!

During last evening’s performance show, the judges – Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson – crowned Phillip as their favorite after his original song performance.

On tonight’s results show, past Idol contestants Ace Young and girlfriend Diana Degarmo got engaged. Host Ryan Seacrest pulled the couple up on stage where Ace proposed!

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Jennifer Lopez waves to the audience as she makes her way on stage during the American Idol season finale performance show on Tuesday (May 22) at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Hollywood.

“We’re down to the final 2 on @AmericanIdol. Find out more about Jessica Sanchez & Phillip Phillips and watch this week!” the 42-year-old judge tweeted before the show.

Earlier in the day, J.Lo wore sweatpants as she made her way into the theater to get ready for the show.

Also pictured inside: Jennifer‘s fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, as well as host Ryan Seacrest.

In case you missed them, check out Jessica and Phillip‘s final performances on the show that evening.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Zuhair Murad beaded top, 3.1 Phillip Lim leather pants, Jacqueline Nerguizianblack diamond earrings, and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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Kristin Chenoweth will be making an appearance on the American Idol finale tomorrow night (May 23) to perform a tribute to the late Donna Summer with finalist Jessica Sanchez, sources confirm to JustJared.com!

The GCB actress has previously appeared as a guest judge on the competition show during the ninth season’s audition rounds.

“I just had a great experience. I will tell everyone about it tomorrow night!” Kristin tweeted to her fans after taping the performance this evening.

Kristin has been performing Donna‘s song “Enough is Enough” on her current concert tour, which Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe happened to attend in Los Angeles last week.

Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Gladys Knight, Nelly Furtado, Sheila E., Jennifer Holliday, and the season 11 girls will all be a part of the tribute, according to THR.

FYI: Kristin is inviting her fans to join her at her New York City concert after-party on June 2 to help raise money for her charity Maddie’s Corner. For more information on how to buy tickets for the exclusive event, visit MaddiesCorner.org!

ARE YOU EXCITED to watch Kristin Chenoweth and Jessica Sanchez pay tribute to Donna Summer?

Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips took to the stage for their final performances on American Idol on Tuesday (May 22).

The 16-year-old singer with the powerhouse voice started off the show with her rendition of Whitney Houston‘s “I Have Nothing”. She also performed Celine Dion‘s “The Prayer” and the original song “Change Nothing”.

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

Also performing on the show: Last season’s winner Scotty McCreery and Jason Derulo!

Make sure to tune in tomorrow night on Fox at 8/7c to see who is crowned the winner!

WHO DO YOU THINK will win American Idol season 11?

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Is Jennifer Lopez planning to call it quits at the American Idol judges’ table?

The 42-year-old entertainer is leaving the show, E! Online reports, with a source saying “she’s just too busy.”

JLo, who topped Forbes‘ Celebrity 100 list, is set to launch an international concert tour this summer with Enrique Iglesias.

Jennifer recently hinted at her possible Idol departure during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

“Now this is my second year – I don’t know if I can go for a third year. I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down, which was nice the first year with the babies being 3, but now they’re getting more mobile, they’re about to go into school … So I just don’t know,” she said.

WOULD YOU LIKE to see Jennifer Lopez stay on American Idol?

Jennifer Lopez is white hot as she heads into the studio for the American Idol Top 4 results show on Thursday (May 10) in Hollywood.

The 42-year-old entertainer performed her new song “Dance Again” during the show and was joined by her backup dancer boyfriend Casper Smart!

After the performance, Casper pulled some confetti out of J.Lo‘s hair, to which she told the audience, “He’s so cute!”

During the show, the final three contestants were revealed, who will all go on hometown visits this week before heading back to Hollywood for the performance show.