Phillips latest 'Idol' winner; show marks new first

LOS ANGELES

Staff/wire report

Philip Phillips won “American Idol's” season 11 just minutes ago, drawing a record 1. million votes.

Runner-up was the other crowd favorite, Jessica Sanchez.

The show can now count a marriage proposal as part of its 11-season history.

Former contestants Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo became engaged on stage during Wednesday night’s finale.

Young, a season five finalist, told host Ryan Seacrest that he and DeGarmo had just moved in together. Then Young got down on one knee and popped the question to her.

DeGarmo, a runner-up in season three, tearfully accepted, her head bobbing up and down.