No matter who ended up in the winner's circle after Sunday night's two-hour American Idol finale, they were destined to make history as the first champ to celebrate from the comfort of their own home.

Not by choice of course, by due to the way the 18th season of the beloved singing competition had to completely change things up mid-way due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

And, like all aspects of the show since everyone was sent home, the coronation was... different, with host Ryan Seacrest calling the action from his garage instead of the big stage in Hollywood, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie dialing in from their homes and the contestants making their final push surrounded by their adoring families/makeshift stage crew.

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Russian skater to testify by video Sunday in doping case hearing

Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during a figure skating training session at Winter Olympic Games. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Russian skater Kamila Valieva will testify by video Sunday at a court hearing about her doping case.Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Both the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Testing Agency — on behalf of the IOC — said Friday they would fight the decision by Russia’s anti-doping agency to allow the 15-year-old Valieva to skate. The Russian agency provisionally banned Valieva Tuesday because she failed a doping test in December.

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COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations decline in Quebec ahead of further reopening

COVID-19 on Sunday, a drop that comes a day before the province prepares to allow gyms and spas to reopen for business.The Health Department says 2,081 people are in hospital with the disease after 121 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 183 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 12 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/zwEv6UuVP9— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 13, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations is down by 62.Officials say 140 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 13.The province is also reporting 1,870 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 25,040 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Saturday, and 49 per cent of provincial residents have received their third dose.

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Ryan Seacrest responds to rumours he had a stroke on TV

Rumours that Ryan Seacrest had suffered a stroke on live TV last Sunday began circulating on social media after his speech was slurred and his right eye appeared swollen and nearly closed while hosting the American Idol Season 18 finale.

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Ellie Goulding reveals she didn’t ‘remotely fancy’ husband Caspar Jopling and saw no future when they first met

SHE tied the knot in one of the most spectacular weddings of last year, but Ellie Goulding has admitted she was not attracted to husband Caspar Jopling when they first met. The Close To Me singer said: “It wasn’t like a love at first sight thing at all, we didn’t fancy each other remotely.

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Ryan Seacrest Breaks Silence On ‘Exhaustion’ After Stroke Concerns Surface During American Idol Finale

Ryan Seacrest is back, and… maybe better than ever?

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Ryan Seacrest thanks fans for their ‘well-wishes’ after fears he suffered a stroke on American Idol

Ryan Seacrest is back to work again after speculation about his health made headlines.

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Ryan Seacrest Returns to 'Live With Kelly' After Suffering From 'Exhaustion'

Ryan Seacrest was back on on Tuesday, after taking Monday off for «exhaustion.» The 45-year-old TV host thanked Ripa's actor hubby, Mark Consuelos, on Tuesday's show for replacing him during his absence.

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Ryan Seacrest returns to work with Kelly Ripa and blames exhaustion for American Idol incident

Ryan Seacrest was in great spirits as he rejoined Kelly Ripa on Tuesday morning for Live With Kelly and Ryan.The TV host was absent from Monday's episode after sparking concerns he'd suffered a stroke during the live American Idol finale the previous night.Seacrest, 45, addressed his absence, saying he took the day off due to 'exhaustion' and thanked Kelly's husband Mark Consuelos for stepping in as guest-host last minute.

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Ryan Seacrest 'did not have any kind of stroke' during 'Idol' finale: Reps

Ryan Seacrest’s representatives have assured fans the TV favourite is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.

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Ryan Seacrest denies he suffered a stroke during American Idol finale

Ryan Seacrest’s representative has assured fans the TV host is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.

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Did 'American Idol' Voters Pick the Right Season 18 Winner? Vote!

Just Sam earned the American Idol crown last night (May 17) after winning the singing competition series' first at-home finale. But was she your first choice pick?Sam heard host Ryan Seacrest read her name aloud from her L.A.

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American Idol Viewers Thought Ryan Seacrest Had A Stroke During Live Finale — What Really Happened?!

American Idol viewers were all over Twitter on Sunday night’s big finale, but the major topic of discussion wasn’t who was named this season’s winner and whether it was deserved — it was about Ryan Seacrest‘s health!

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Ryan Seacrest's 'American Idol' Flub Explained

Ryan Seacrest is resting up after the finale of. After the 45-year-oldhost caused concern during the show's finale, Seacrest's rep is assuring fans that all is well with the TV personality.

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Inside Ryan Seacrest’s spacious Los Angeles home where he’s broadcasting live during quarantine

Ryan Seacrest has been known to split his time between his homes on both the East and West coast.

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Ryan Seacrest Absent From 'Live' After Fans Express Concern For His Health During 'American Idol' Finale

Ryan Seacrest was absent from Live! with Kelly & Ryan on Monday morning (May 18), and some fans are expressing concern for his health.

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American Idol Crowns Season 18 Winner in Virtual Finale

A new American Idol has officially been crowned. 21-year-old Harlem singer Just Sam took home the grand prize in Sunday's Season 18 finale, which was held virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ryan Seacrest revealed the news to Sam, who was left awestruck by the results.

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Luke Bryan Belts Out New Track ‘One Margarita’ During ‘American Idol’ Finale

Luke Bryan performed his new track “One Margarita” during Sunday’s “American Idol”.

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'American Idol' Season 18 finale reunites past winners for rendition of Lionel Richie's 'We Are the World'

The “American Idol” season finale reunited past winners for a special rendition of judge Lionel Richie’s “We Are the World.” The hit singing competition aired its Season 18 finale on Sunday where it not only crowned Just Sam as the winner, but it debuted judge Katy Perry’s new single “Daisies” and aired an historic broadcast of the song Richie co-wrote for charity alongside Michael Jackson in the 1980s. All of the Season 18 Top 11 contestants joined Richie, Perry and fellow-judge Luke Bryan for the song.

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‘American Idol’ Recap: 2020 Winner Crowned During Bizarre Last Moments of Finale

A stay-at-home celebration is not what anyone involved with American Idol ordered off the menu, be they contestants, judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan or host Ryan Seacrest. Still, 2020 threw the world a curveball, and so here we are.

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American Idol finale: Lionel Richie performs We Are The World with all-star line-up of contestants

Lionel Richie performed his iconic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years.The new rendition, which is the second remake since the 1985 original, closed out the season 18 finale of American Idol on Sunday, May 17.Richie was joined by fellow Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, along with season 18 contestants and some iconic alumni of past years.Scroll down to video Iconic: Lionel Richie performed his classic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years during the American Idol season 18 finaleThe video kicked off with Richie in front of a microphone with a black backdrop as he delivered the opening lines: 'There comes a time/ When we heed a certain call/When the world must come

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American Idol: Just Sam wins season 18 during remote finale featuring performance by Katy Perry

Just Sam was named the winner of season 18 of American Idol on Sunday during a remotely-filmed finale that featured a performance by pregnant judge Katy Perry.The 21-year-old subway singer from Harlem, New York City took the title following viewer voting during the two-hour live show on ABC.Sam in Los Angeles celebrated away from host Ryan Seacrest, 45, and judges Katy, 35, Lionel Richie, 70, and Luke Bryan, 43, with a tablet connecting the singer to her beloved grandmother in New York City.

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'American Idol': Katy Perry and Luke Bryan Join Lionel Richie for Historic Performance of ‘We Are the World’

Sunday's season finale saw a new winner crowned, the TV debut of Katy Perry's new single, «Daisies,» and a historic performance of «We Are the World.»

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Katy Perry Gives First Performance of 'Daisies' During 'American Idol' Finale - Watch!

Katy Perry is performing her new song for the first time!

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'American Idol' Crowns New Champion -- Find Out Who Won!

After weeks of heated competition, themed musical nights, emotional backstories, and unprecedented obstacles — including a global pandemic resulting in the contestants and judging having to shoot the episodes from home — crowned a new winner on Sunday.

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan And More Sing ‘We Are The World’ On TV For The First Time In 35 Years

Katy Perry and Luke Bryan joined Lionel Richie to perform “We are the World” to close out the “American Idol” finale.

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‘American Idol’ Crowns Their First Remote Winner

Warning: This article contains spoilers on the “American Idol” finale

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Luke Bryan Performs New Song 'One Margarita' During 'American Idol' 2020 Finale - Watch!

Luke Bryan is taking over American Idol!

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Only seven singers are left on American Idol!

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Lionel Richie is remaking ‘We Are The World’ with former ‘American Idol’ contestants

Decidedly less star-studded than the original

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Inside Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s beautiful home as they expect first child together

Katy Perry has given us a little glimpse into the home she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom – and it’s absolutely beautiful.

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'American Idol' judges, alumni to perform 'We Are the World' with top 11 finalists

LOS ANGELES — We Are the World, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity single, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of American Idol.

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Kelly Ripa Reacts After Finding Out Viewers Are Criticizing Her And Ryan Seacrest’s Appearance While Filming At Home

Kelly Ripa has had enough of people criticizing her appearance while filming “Live with Kelly and Ryan” from home.

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American Idol is renewed for a fourth season by ABC ahead of season three finale

American Idol will be returning for a fourth season.The series has been picked up by ABC and will be coming back for season four (officially its 19th season), Variety reports. No premiere date was announced.The talent contest has been forced to film episodes remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic where studio productions are no longer allowed to limit the spread of the disease.

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Lionel Richie & 'American Idol' Showrunners Hope the Finale Performances Inspire Fans 'To Help and Support Each Other'

It's been a heavy lift for the contestants on American Idol to figure out how to put on a professional production from their homes during this most unusual season 18 of the OG reality singing competition. But how do you whip together a glitzy, full-glam scenario for the show's judges to perform on the series finale when they're also stuck at home? That was the challenge facing show executive pro

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'American Idol' Renewed for Fourth Season at ABC!

American Idol is coming back for more.

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Katy Perry promises ‘inspirational anthems’ for new summer album

Katy Perry has no plans to stall the release of her “uplifting” sixth album due to the impending birth of her daughter.

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First Stream: New Music From Future, Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers & Karol G and More

Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.

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Pregnant Katy Perry drops a huge hint about the due date of her first baby

Katy Perry is currently expecting her first baby and she's now dropped a huge hint about her due date.

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Katy Perry is sending out some virtual flower power to fans.

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Katy Perry reveals she's suffering 'waves of depression' during pregnancy with first child with Orlando Bloom

Katy Perry, who is is currently expecting her first child with her fiancé Orlando Bloom, has admitted she's feeling down.The 35 year old singer took to Twitter to reveal that she is s suffering from "waves of depression" during the coronavirus lockdown. Katy tweeted: "Sometimes i don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

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Katy Perry has admitted she's been feeling down during the worldwide coronavirus crisis.

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Queen Elizabeth is stepping back from all public duties, Shakira’s at-home singalong and more news

Queen Elizabeth, 94 will likely not be seen at any public events until fall 2020 at the earliest. According to The Sunday Times, a royal source told the paper, “The Queen won’t do anything which goes against the advice of people in her [age] category, and she’s going to take all the appropriate advice. There are discussions about what we could do and couldn’t do come October.”

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Check Out the Lineup for the Season 18 'American Idol' Finale, Which Includes One Perfect Reboot

It definitely won't be the American Idol finale of old, what with the fireworks raining down on the winner of season 18 and the dramatic lights and parade of superstars singing duets with the top two in a blowout coronation. Thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown next Sunday's (8-10 p.m. ET, May 17) season-ender will have to take place from home, but that doesn't mean this year's finalists won't get some A-list help.

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‘American Idol’ Recap: The Top 7 Pay Tribute to Disney and Their Moms

Two weeks ago, we had 20 American Idol contestants in the game. Last week’s remaining 11 will be narrowed down to seven before tonight is over. And next week is, of course, the finale.

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Katy Perry reflects on upcoming parenthood as contestants honor their moms on American Idol

Katy Perry reflected on her upcoming parenthood as she judged this Sunday's special Mother's Day episode of American Idol.The 35-year-old pop star is expecting a baby girl by her fiance Orlando Bloom and was eagerly anticipating the experience of bringing her up.'I don't know exactly what it means yet to be a mother, although I've always felt very motherly to my friends and my fans and stuff,' she said. 'About to step into the next level':Katy Perry reflected on her upcoming parenthood as she judged this Sunday's special Mother's Day episode of American Idol Try a statement headband like Katy in Cult Gaia £87 Cult Gaia headband Shop the look at Revolve! Buy now When it comes to accessories, Katy Perry's collection is second to none.

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Arthur Gunn Impresses With Bon Iver Cover on ‘Mother’s Day’ Edition of ‘American Idol’: Watch

Arthur Gunn continues to win hearts with his impressive American Idol run. But there’s one person who has always been in his corner: his mom.

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Louis Knight Knocks Out ‘Lion King’ Classic On ‘American Idol’

Louis Knight charmed the judging panel once again with another endearing performance on season 18 of American Idol.

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'American Idol' 2020: Top Seven Revealed!

Only seven singers are left on American Idol!

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