American Idol finale photo gallery (the arrivals)

Season 12, Season 12 finals

May 16, 2013 By Mark Franklin 1

The American Idol finale always brings out former contestants, and Thursday’s show was no exception.

Among the early arrivals were former winners Scotty McCreery and Taylor Hicks and Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez.

Here’s a photo gallery from the finale.

Scotty McCreery arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Taylor Hicks arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Adam Lambert arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Jessica Sanchez arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Kree Harrison arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Candice Glover arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Paul Jolley arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Devin Velez arrives for the Season 12 American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Kimberly Perry arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

The Band Perry arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

PSY arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Keith Urban arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Nicki Minaj arrives for the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Mariah Carey greets the crowd at the American Idol finale. (AP Photo)

Lazaro Arbos arrives for the American Idol finale. (FOX Photo)

Curtis Finch arrives for the American idol finale. (FOX Photo)

Casey Abrams arrives for the American Idol finale. (FOX Photo)

Haley Reinhart arrives for the American Idol finale. (FOX Photo)

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