So now that “American Idol” airs on a Disney property … was this season actually scripted by Disney? Because, in a surprise twist, the finale of ABC’s “American Idol” Season 16 on Monday night turned into a fairy tale. Toward the end of the episode, the top two finalists — Caleb Lee Hutchinson, 19, and Maddie Poppe, 20 — revealed that they’re dating. Gabby Barrett, Ada Vox, Catie Turner, Dennis Lorenzo, Michael J. Woodard, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Jurnee embrace winner Maddie Poppe on the “American Idol” finale. (Eric McCandless/ABC)Read more:Trent Harmon won the last season of ‘American Idol.’ His journey proves why people still audition.

Source: Washington Post May 22, 2018 10:01 UTC