Candice Glover wins American Idol (photo gallery)

Season 12, Season 12 finals

May 17, 2013 By Mark Franklin 1

Candice Glover was declared the winner of American Idol Thursday night.

Here are the photos from her winning moment, and the celebration that followed.

Candice Glover and Kree Harrison wait for Ryan Seacrest to announce the Season 12 winner of American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Candice Glover appears stunned as Kree Harrison congratulates her on winning American Idol. (AP Photo)

Kree Harrison congratulates Candice Glover for being named the Season 12 American Idol. (FOX Photo)

Candice Glover is congratulated by Angie Miller and Lazaro Arbos after winning the Season 12 crown on American Idol (AP Photo)

Candice Glover reacts to being named the Season 12 winner of American Idol. (AP Photo)

Candice Glover sings “I Am Beautiful” after winning American Idol Thursday night. (AP Photo)

Confetti falls on Candice Glover as she sings her new single after winning American Idol Thursday night. (AP Photo)

Candice Glover is overcome with emotion after being named the Season 12 winner of American Idol Thursday night. (AP Photo)

Candice Glover is mobbed by fellow contestants as American Idol’s big screen flashes news of her Season 12 triumph. (AP Photo)

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