Fantasia Barrino won the third season of "American Idol" by defeating Diana DeGarmo in the finale. The competition was closely contested, but Fantasia's powerful vocals and emotional performances ultimately earned her the title in 2004. Her victory marked a significant moment in the show's history, as she became the first African American woman to win "American Idol."
Jennifer Hudson was never actually a runner-up on American Idol. She came in 7th place in Season 3. Diana DeGarmo was the runner-up to the season's winner, Fantasia Barrino.
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