'American Idol' 2012 winner: Phillip Phillips defeats Jessica Sanchez welcome to know the name of your American Idol 2012...Phillip Phillips was named the winner of "American Idol" tonight at the conclusion of the two-hour Season 11 finale. Southern rocker and "Idol"-made heartthrob Phillip Phillips, 21, took home the title on "American Idol" tonight, bringing Season 11 to a close and continuing the program's lengthy streak of male winners. Dudes have now won the last five seasons. in Public bookmarkswith 2012americanidolphillipphillipswinner