The American Idol finale aired Sunday night, and frontrunner Alejandro Aranda was not crowned the winner.

Instead, Laine Hardy won America’s votes, with Alejandro coming in second place.

Jill O'Rourke. May 19, 2019. Joined by his fellow judges, winner Just Sam and all-star group of Idol alumi -- Alejandro Aranda aka Scarypoolparty, Fantasia, Gabby … Of course, this doesn’t mean Alejandro’s journey in the music industry is… American Idol ‘American Idol’ Finale Recap: Who Was Crowned The Winner?