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‘The Idol’ Season Finale Recap & Review: A Horrific False Rape Allegation and a Nasty Twist

GOOD RIDDANCE

The controversial series finally wrapped up, but with its most misogynistic, ugly, and offensive episode yet. Here’s what you missed.

Fletcher Peters
Fletcher Peters 

Entertainment Reporter

An illustration of characters from The Idol.
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Fletcher Peters

Fletcher Peters

Entertainment Reporter

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