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The “American Idol” season culminated with a guest-heavy final episode, with former “Idol” judge Paula Abdul stealing the show.<\/p>\n

Abdul, who looked great, had full support from the crowd as she extended pleasantries to the current judges and helped celebrate Simon Cowell’s final episode of “American Idol.”<\/p>\n

Joining Abdul during the show were a laundry list of performers, including Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Bret Michaels, Janet Jackson, Hall & Oates, Alanis Morissette and more.<\/p>\n

But the show was about more than mere guest performances. It also featured the crowning of the ninth “American Idol.” Who won? Read about it here<\/a> or check out the celebration photos below.<\/p>\n

FOX’s publicity gallery for the event (click thumbnails for full size):<\/p>\n\n

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