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The New American Idol is Dating the Runner-Up: Details!

One got the American Idol win, and they both got love. 

Maddie Poppe was named the winner of American Idol’s comeback season Monday (May 21) on ABC, and Caleb Lee Hutchinson snagged second place—and the champion’s heart.

In the final 15 minutes of the season finale, Caleb revealed he and Maddie, who remained friends throughout their Idol journey, are actually dating. 

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“Well Maddie is my pal and I’ve known her since the beginning of Hollywood week. And she actually happens to be my girlfriend,” the runner-up told host Ryan Seacrest. 

Judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie were stunned by the news, while fellow judge Katy Perry took a few spins in her chair after Caleb dropped the relationship bomb. 

The country singer took to Twitter after the show to congratulation his GF on her American Idol win. 

“MY GIRLFRIEND WON AMERICAN IDOL!!! No one deserved it more than you babe,” he captioned an image of he and Maddie hugging after the announcement. “I am honored to know you and even more honored to call you mine. Don’t forget about me. I love you.” 

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The twosome was gifted with a free trip to Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. As the winner, Maddie now signs a record deal with Hollywood Records. 

Her debut single “Going Going Gone” is currently in the Top 5 on the all-genre iTunes’ album chart.


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