"American Idol" went out big Thursday night. About 13.3 million viewers tuned in to the finale of the long-running singing competition series, which saw Trent Harmon crowned the 15th and final "Idol" in a surprise victory over fellow Mississippian La’Porsha Renae. It was the most-watched show of the night among viewers under 50, according to Nielsen.
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Meredith Blake is a former senior writer for the Los Angeles Times based out of New York City, where she wrote about pop culture. A native of Bethlehem, Pa., she graduated from Georgetown University and holds a master’s degree from New York University.
