Laine Hardy

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Congratulations to Hardy and his soon-to-be-bride, who is an NFL cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints.

The Season 17 winner explains the toughest thing about being a contestant on 'Idol.'

"Gods (sic) word became a crutch for me throughout this process & it will stick like glue forever," he says.

He was accused of leaving a listening device in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room nearly one year ago.