News about Maddie Poppe

And the winner is… Maddie Poppe! The 19-year-old Iowa native was named the season 16 champion of American Idol on Monday evening. Related: Katy Perry Shaded Meghan Markle’s Wedding Dress! Miz Poppe was known for her unique voice and artistic abilities throughout the series, but this wasn't surprising. However, her win was certainly a bittersweet one, since she beat out boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson! During the first 15 minutes of the singing competition, the victor and the runner up announced their love. As he told host Ryan Seacrest, it was Mr. Hutchinson who spilled the beans: it was Mr. Hutchinson who spilled the beans. "Well, Maddie is my pal, and I've been following her since the start of Hollywood week." And she is actually my girlfriend.