Ryan Seacrest announces the results of "American Idol's" Season 2 as Laine Hardy and Alejandro Aranda await.

Ryan Seacrest announces the results of "American Idol's" Season 2 as Laine Hardy and Alejandro Aranda await.

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'American Idol' crowns new winner

On Sunday night Laine Hardy triumphed over fan and judge favorite Alejandro Aranda to become the winner of Season 2 of ABC's "American Idol."