The winner is crowned in the conclusion of the Season 2 finale. Also: performances by One Direction and Pitbull.
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The three remaining acts perform one last time in Part 1 of the two-part Season 2 finale. Included are duets featuring Demi Lovato with Fifth Harmony, LeAnn Rimes with Carly Rose Sonenclar, and Little Big Town with Tate Stevens.
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An elimination show.
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Performances by the finalists are featured.
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An elimination show.
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Performances by the finalists are featured.
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Results
Season 2, Episode 23
Voter results are revealed, and Alicia Keys and Josh Krajcik perform.
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Performances by the finalists are featured. Also: the will.i.am video "Scream and Shout."
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An elimination show.
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Performances by the top finalists are featured.
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An act is voted off the show.
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Performances by finalists from the four categories: Teens, Young Adults, Groups and Over 25s.
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A number of contestants are sent home.
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The Top 12 finalists perform, plus the group One Direction will sing "Live While We're Young" and "Little Things."
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The top finalists are revealed.
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The Top 16 acts perform. Khloe Kardashian-Odom and Mario Lopez also make appearances.
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The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
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Conclusion. The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
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Part 1 of 2. The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
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The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
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The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the judges.
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Hopefuls travel to Miami for boot camp, where they'll be judged on their singing, dancing and performance style.
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Hopefuls travel to Miami for boot camp, where they'll be judged on their singing, dancing and performance style.
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Auditions continue.
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Auditions around the country continue.
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Auditions continue.
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Auditions continue.
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Auditions continue.
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In the Season 2 premiere, new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid for an evening of auditions, as solo artists and music groups compete for a $5 million recording contract.
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