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AMERICAN Idol crowned Chayce Beckham as season 19’s winner on Sunday’s three-hour live finale special.

While judges , and appeared ecstatic when host read the Idol’s name, many fans slammed the - with some even claiming they're "rigged."

Chayce Beckham was crowned the season 19 winner of American IdolCredit: ABC

Chayce stunned with an acoustic rendition of Blackbird by The BeatlesCredit: ABC

Chayce was joined by fan-favorite Willie Spence - who was voted the runner upCredit: ABC

Chayce Beckham and Willie Spence were this season's top twoCredit: ABC

Tonight’s saw finalists , 20, , 21, and 24, competing for the number one spot.

Each contestant performed on stage multiple times as both the East Coast and West Coast tuned in simultaneously to vote for their favorite.

After the nation-wide vote, only one could be honored with THE American Idol title and after Ryan famously told producers to "dim the lights," he announced the country rocker's name.

Though Chayce looked nervous before the results were read, he was in disbelief and beamed with joy as he celebrated on stage.

He then sang his first single, the self-written song 23, that discusses his tough in front of a massive "Chayce" light structure.

As his final Idol performance, Chayce Beckham sang his self-written single, 23Credit: ABC

The country rocker sang several times during tonight's three-hour finaleCredit: ABC

The California boy was praised by judges for his raspy toneCredit: ABC

Many fans were furious with the results as they "couldn't believe" the rock crooner beat out Grace and Willie.

"Wait. We're supposed to believe that American Idol is not rigged after tonight? We're supposed to believe that Chayce beat Grace AND Willie? LOL," one viewer exclaimed.

While another quipped it was "THE MOST ANTI CLIMATIC WIN EVER!"

"America must be deaf bc how did Chayce just win idol," a third said.

A fourth said: "Now I’m not trying to in no way downplay chayces talent but to beat Willie, nah this show is rigged!

Season 19's finalists were Grace Kinstler, Willie Spence, and Chayce BeckhamCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"My guess is grace & willie already signed with a record label and/or record labels showing interest in them. Chayce probably didn’t."

All three finalists kicked off the music-filled evening by joining rapper Macklemore on a Los Angeles rooftop singing his 2012 hit, Can’t Hold Us.

Grace was the first solo performer who got rave reviews from the judges - who picked the first round of songs for the contestants - for singing “higher than Celine Dion” on her hit All By Myself.

Willie was next and did not disappoint as he belted out a Ray Charles classic, Georgia On My Mind.

He was also praised by all three of the superstar panelists who said it was his best performance of the season.

Ryan Seacrest read the results from the famous Idol golden ticketCredit: ABC

Chayce appeared nervous just before the big moment was revealedCredit: ABC

Close pals Willie and Chayce hugged after the results were announcedCredit: ABC

The judges celebrated as the stage lit up with Chayce's name following his big winCredit: ABC

California boy Chayce completed the first round as he stood on stage with his acoustic guitar - a move he’s done for each performance this season.

The Apple Valley native performed Blackbird by The Beatles - getting such high praise from Luke he even invited him to his home for bass fishing.

Before longtime host Ryan, 46, read the results live on stage, the ABC series had a slew of A-list musicians perform.

New mom Katy, 36, swapped her judges chair for a microphone as she performed before her co-stars, Lionel, 71, and Luke, 44, also sang.

His first song was the Ray Charles classic, Georgia On My MindCredit: ABC

Many viewers were furious that powerhouse vocalist Willie did not win the showCredit: ABC

Willie Spence made Katy Perry break down in tears following his emotional performanceCredit: ABC

Luke rocked out with former contestant, Casey Bishop, and other familiar faces from the season also came back to perform for fans.

Other acts who gave exciting performances include Sheryl Crowe Fall Out Boy, Macklemore, Leona Lewis, Lindsey Buckingham along with country stars Luke Combs and Mickey Guyton.

This season of ended tumultuously following last week’s shakeup when .

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