DeWyze beats Crystal Bowersox in season finale . The show also is the last for judge Simon Cowell . Los Angeles , California ( CNN ) -- Former `` Idol '' judge Paula Abdul joins tribute to Cowell . - June 22 :
DeWyze beats Crystal Bowersox in season finale . The show also is the last for judge Simon Cowell . Former `` Idol '' judge Paula Abdul joins tribute to Cowell . - June 22 :