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  Jessica Sanchez: I only wanted to win 'American Idol' to break the male-winner streak

  
  Jessica Sanchez says the only reason she had wanted to win American Idol was to break the competition's current male-winner streak and prove a girl can still win. 
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  Phillip Phillips underwent eight surgeries during his time on 'American Idol'

  
  Phillip Phillips underwent eight different surgeries for his kidney issues during his run on American Idol, according to his father, Phillip Phillips Sr.
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  Phillip Phillips: "I came close to dropping out" of 'American Idol' for surgery

  
  Phillip Phillips talks about his American Idol experience and victory -- and admits he came close to dropping out of the competition because of medical problems.
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  Jessica Sanchez: 'American Idol' viewers made the right pick in Phillip Phillips

  
  Jessica Sanchez feels home viewers made the right pick in voting Phillip Phillips American Idol's eleventh-season champion.
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  Phillip Phillips going under the knife "soon" for his medical issues

  
  Phillip Phillips has confirmed he will be undergoing surgery for his health issues soon.
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  Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo get engaged during 'American Idol' finale

  
  Ace Young and Diana Degarmo have gotten engaged to marry.
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  'American Idol' crowns Phillip Phillips new champion, defeating Jessica Sanchez

  
  American Idol has crowned yet another male singer its winner.
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  'American Idol' judges split on whether Phillip Phillips or Jessica Sanchez should win

  
  American Idol's finale performance show was a too-close-to-call toss-up between Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez, according to the show's judges.
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  'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson: Willpower key to diabetes control

  
  American Idol judge Randy Jackson says a new and healthier world opened up for him after he got the news he had diabetes.
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  Joshua Ledet: "I felt relieved" following my elimination on 'American Idol'

  
  Joshua Ledet just missed out on making it to American Idol's eleventh-season finale when he was eliminated during last night's broadcast, but he's apparently not broken up about it. 
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  Phillip Phillips reportedly to have surgery immediately after 'American Idol' over

  
  Phillip Phillips' medical situation has reportedly gotten worse.
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  'American Idol' cuts Joshua Ledet, sets Phillip Phillips vs. Jessica Sanchez finale

  
  American Idol eliminated Joshua Ledet and determined its Final 2 eleventh-season finalists during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
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  'American Idol' judge Steven Tyler predicts Jessica Sanchez to win season

  
  American Idol will be crowning its first female winner in five seasons next week, according to judge Steven Tyler.

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