American Idol

They say second place in the first loser.

But just try telling that to Kree Harrison.

On the heels of Candice Glover taking home the American Idol Season 12 title, Harrison didn't sound remotely disappointed when chatting with Access Hollywood.

"I'm happy for her. I love her like a sister and I'm so freaking proud of her," Kree said. "It's a sisterhood further than friends forever could really understand because we've gone through this experience together. Not many people could understand it."

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Three years.

That's what Candice Glover uttered last night upon being crowned American Idol winner, citing the number of seasons on which she's appeared.

"I'm still trying to process it,"' she told reporters soon after the finale ended. "I don't even know my name! Oh my gosh! I don't know what's happening! It feels amazing though to finally have gotten to this point after working so hard for so long.

Among other topics touched on by the Season 12 champion:

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It was a season of judges fighting and ratings dwindling.

Of men disappearing early and women showing their strength.

And, oh, did we mention judges fighting?

But American Idol finally came to an end tonight and - unlike the bloated two hours and seven minutes that it took for Fox to announce the winner - we will not waste anymore of your time in announcing the champion is...

... CANDICE GLOVER!

Considered the front-runner for months, Glover broke down as soon as Ryan Seacrest said her name, hugged Kree Harrison and then performed a terrific version of "I Am Beautiful."

What do you think? Did Candice deserve the title?

The ratings haven't been there on American Idol Season 12, but let's face it:

The talent has been present throughout.

Either Candice Glover or Kree Harrison would make a worthy champion, as each finalist proved last night in bringing her A game for all three singles.

There was a producers' choice. The coronation track the winner will belt out tonight. And a selection made by the contestant herself. Watch three renditions from the finale now:

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  Kree Harrison: - "Angel"
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  Candice Glover - "Chasing Pavements"
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  Kree Harrison - "All Cried Out"

Who performed best? Who will be wearing the crown after voting is said and done?

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Nicki Minaj is not long for American Idol.

In the least surprising news of the day, an insider tells Us Weekly that the singer will depart this Fox competition immediately following this week's finale.

"It's safe to say she isn't coming back to Idol," the source says, adding that Nicki will start focusing on her next album, touring, and endorsements. "She's okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway."

Randy Jackson has already resigned from Idol and producers are expected to replace the entire panel some time this summer.

Among those reportedly being considered: Harry Connick Jr., Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

Will you miss Nicki Minaj on American Idol?

One down, three to go.

A couple days after Randy Jackson quit American Idol, sources now confirm that Fox will make sure Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj all follow him out the door.

Reps for Fox and Fremantle are yet to comment on the report, but insiders tell E! News that all panelists will "definitely" be gone soon after Season 12 ends, as ratings have hit an all-time low for the series.

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Angie Miller is gone.

Heck, so is Randy Jackson.

We're down to Candice Glover and Kree Harrison on American Idol Season 12, two worthy competitors who will unfortunately be remembered for appearing on the show's lowest rated season.

Which of these talented ladies will take home the title? Vote and decide now!

Many viewers had her tagged as the next American Idol champion, but Angie Miller received the bad news last night along with her large fan base:

The talented piano player has been voted out of Season 12 a week before the finals.

“It’s bitter and sweet,” Miller told reporters soon after learning her fate. “I definitely thought that with the whole hometown visit and how huge social media has been... did feel kind of confident that I was going to make it.”

Angie Miller Farewell Song

Still, Miller harbors no resentment, not considering the talents of Candice Glover and Kree Harrison.

"They're both incredible," she said of her competition, adding that the upcoming finale will be an "amazing night."

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Three have become the final two on American Idol.

Following an evening that saw Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller each sing three songs - one chosen by Jimmy, one by the judges and one by producers - the votes have been tallied and the results are in.

Who will be squaring off on next week's finale? Scroll down for the name of the individual voted off...

ANGIE MILLER!

Poor Angie cried through her farewell song, while Candice will take on Kree next Wednesday night.

Did Miller deserve to get the boot?

The Dawg has left the building.

Amidst historically low ratings and criticism that American Idol has grown stale, Randy Jackson resigned this afternoon from the Fox competition.

“Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” Jackson told E! News. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry.”

Jackson went on to say he plans to focus on his company, Dream Merchant 21, as well as “other business ventures.”

Ratings for Season 12 of Idol have been decreasing each week and there's been talk that all four judges would have been replaced this summer even if Jackson did not leave on his own.

Producers are reportedly hoping to assemble some kind of dream team that includes Justin Bieber and/or Selena Gomez.