Reality TV
The 22-year-old waitress triumphed over Natalie Martinez and Kevin Campbell in the live final of the CBS show last night.
She received the most votes from the show's seven-member jury, including viewer votes, to nab the $500,000 grand prize.
When asked what she was planning to do with the money, she replied: "Put down a payment on a house for me, my mum and my brother. My aunt - she's got two kids, give them money for college. Maybe get a new car?"
Martinez walked away with a $50,000 runner-up prize, while Jeff Schroeder secured $25,000 after being voted the fan favourite.
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