Celebrities and the alumni of the past American Idol seasons were present during the finale of the American Idol Season 9. Unfortunately, Crystal Bowersox does not have enough votes to beat Lee DeWyze to get the spot as the American Idol Season 9 winner. Lee Dewyze got very emotional during the AI 9 finale. For a moment there, he was speechless even dropped his knees when Ryan Seacrest announced the name of the American Idol Season 9 winner. Before he graced out of the stage, he sang the song Beautiful Day from U2.

Yes this was an emotional day for Lee DeWyze and for Crystal Bowersox as well. But more tears started to pour down when it’s time for Simon Cowell to say goodbye to American Idol for good. Paula Abdul, who first left American Idol, was also there to lead the send off for Simon Cowell.

American Idol surely would not be the same without the grumpy and frank Simon Cowell. But Paula Abdul assures that the show will still go on without the British judge. Some of the winners of the past American Idol seasons had a musical tribute for the leaving judge.

Simon Cowell also became very emotional during the said tribute. He thanked the viewers for their support and sense of humor which made it all very worthwhile for him.