American Idol 2009 Finale – Winner Prediction Poll

Keep voting for Adam Lambert, who clearly won the night and season!!

Kris was great with the 1st song, but didn’t have the range and power for the 2nd, and was exposed as a weak whiney voice on the 3rd. He was in the best position to end the show with a memorable wow, but it came crashing down with a forgetable dud. Not a good way to finish the exclamation point at the end of a sentence.

Adam was consistent with the 1st as in his previous performance, but with some holding back on going all out on the high note. He rocked the 2nd with a booming rendition. He nailed the 3rd and made Kara and the co-writers proud.

Round 1 – Kris
Round 2 – Adam
Round 3 – Adam

Overall – Adam

I love underdogs…..I hope KRIS ALLEN wins the competition. Since day 1 ADAM LAMBERT is the best vocally, very obvious. But, who is the most popular? Remember, this is a popularity contest.

Once again it was ADAM all the way.
I do give kudos to Kris, for an excellent performance in his 1st song, “Aint No Sunshine When Shes Gone”. It truly was an excellent performance, and in my mind he proved he has earned his place in the finals, 2nd place. I totally respect both of these young men. I feel with time and training Kris will definitely improve. ADAM, YOU TRULY ARE AN AMERICAN IDOL. ABSOLUTELY THEE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN IN ANY OF THE IDOL COMPETITIONS, AS RANDY SAID,’YOU COULD SING THE PHONE BOOK’…. ADAM HAS DOMINATED ALL SEASON. BOTH OF THESE YOUNG MEN DESERVE OUR RESPECT. I ONLY HOPE THAT PEOPLE VOTED HONESTLY, ON TALENT AND NOT FOR VENGEANCE OR SEXUAL PREFERANCE. TO DO ANYTHING LESS WOULD ONLY TARNISH BOTH OF THESE MEN’S EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES.
ADAM SHOWED HIS SOFT SIDE TONIGHT, TRULY MESMORIZING, AS KRIS HIMSELF STATED THEY WANTED TO PUT ON A GOOD SHOW FOR THE FANS, MORE SO THAN COMPETING THEY MAINTAINED A RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIP THROUGHOUT THE EVENING. WHILE I STILL BELIEVE WITHOUT A DOUBT, THAT ADAM SHOULD BE AND IN MY OPINION IS #1. Kris absolutely deserves #2.

i am so thrilled while wtaching adam’s performance. he was the excellent and brilliant performer. i cant find any better adjective to express this.

adam lambert should be the american idol.

kris is good for number 2 spot.

randy jackson gave adam lambert an A+ rating hahahaha….

i wish it will be translated into votes.

go go go my idol, adam lambert.

A agree with you Jean. Kara’s song didn’t do anything for them.It was dissapointing.
Adam was great, Very powerful!

For me, Kris won Round 1.

Buit round 2 and 3 definitely goes to adam lambert.

He was very splendid in his performances.

america pls. dont stop voting for adam lambert.

he has to be the next american idol. he has the IT factor which is necessary for success.

Sorry Adam and Kris fans but, I really thought last night’s finale was B-O-R-I-N-G. I have watched other American Idol finales and this one by far was not a favorite. At one point I actually changed the channel for a bit. I thought their performances was same old, same old, Adam screaming, Kris just ordinary. Samo judges comments repeating same comments. Can’t wait for tonight to see the other idol contestants in the group performances. Also, Kara needs to settle down, lol, Randy needs to stop booing EVERY time Ryan introduces Simon, he was always my favorite judge but now he’s starting to get on my nerves. I think the show is going down hill fast.

KRIS IS THE BEST. KRIS IS THE SEASON 8 AMERICAN IDOL. HE SHOWED HIS ARTISTRY. DANNY COULD HAVE BEEN THE WINNER FOR THE FINAL SONG COZ IT FITS TO HIS VOCALS. FINALE SONG IS SOMETHING INSPIRATIONAL, NOT A ROCK SONG. WHY? COZ IT BOILS DOWN TO PERFECT VOCALS. KRIS VOCALS FITS THAT SONG. IT COULD BE A SABBOTAGE COZ THE RANGE IS SO HIGH FOR KRIS RANGE.

I AM SO HAPPY THAT KRIS IS ON TOP OF THE VOTES. HOPEFULLY, HE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL FOR HIS RECORDINGS.

BOTH KRIS & ADAM WILL HAVE THEIR OWN CAREER, THE BEST LUCK BETWEEN THE TWO.

IF ADAM WILL NOT WIN. CAN HE STILL JOIN THE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT?

ADAM IS PREDICTABLE. REFRAIN OR CHORUS OF THE SONG IS ALWAYS FULL OF SCREAMS. IF YOU REMOVE THE SCREAMS, ADAM WOULD BE BORING. I AM ALWAYS WAITING FOR THE HIGH NOTES AND ANTICIPATING WHAT HE GONNA DO. LISTENING TO HIM IS NOT FUN PROBABLY OVER FAMILIARITY. SORRY.

TO END THIS SEASON: LET ME CLARIFY PEOPLE THAT ADAM IS NOT A ROCK GOD COZ HE DOES NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO PLAY ELECTRIC GUITAR OR ANY INSTRUMENTS. HE IS A THEATRICAL ARTIST, NO DOUBT. HE CAN USE THE LIGHTS, SMOKES, DRESS, NAIL POLISH, EYELINER TO CAPTIVATE PEOPLE. I WISH I COULD SEE HIM SING ACAPELA.

ADAM’S VERY COOL

Even if Adam doesn’t win…he will go very far….won’t need to go any where…..he is tied to AI for 1 year that is the contract they sign…………….

I did not like the last song that was co-written by Kara. It was hard to sing and didn’t leave me wanting to ever hear it again. It needs some help! I hope both Adam and Kris keep humble and do well in their singing careers.

Let’s end today on a positive note no matter who wins the most votes. I thought Kris and Adam had the right attitude last night, stating that they were not competing but wanted to give good performances.

Good luck Kris and Adam!

That last song that Kara wrote is atrocious. That song won’t sell. But, Kris sounded terrible trying to sing it. Kris’s best song is Ain’t no sunshine and Adam has many. I voted as much as I could get through for Adam. He hopefully will blow Kris out of the water!

Chris will win, adam is such a screamer

judas: you keep on bashing adam lambert. it seems you yourself is a gay one.

only gay people love to bash cuz if you are man enough, you wont say those nasty things anymore.

so what about it now? what if adam will win and you wont buy his records? so what? you keep on yakking against adam, you sound like a dickweed.

I alo agree that the song Kara wrote for the guys was horrible, it was like trying to compare apples to oranges with their different voices. Adam could hit those high notes (if that’s what you want to call it) where Kris has a lower range. It was all designed for Adam to be able to sing the song.

My hats off to either one of these guys. I wish next year that they don’t show case one person throughout the whole season. That was so unfair to everyone else in the cast. If that happens I won’t be watching it. I believe alot of people got turned off to AI because of that very thing.

I was so glad that on DWTS the underdog Shawn won. Way to go. Let’s see what happens tonight on AI.

Both of these young men will go far no matter what happens.

judas: try telling that to Kara dioguardi that adam lambert is not rock god cuz it was kara who gave him that title. if you are aggrieved, file a protest before AI hahahaha…

but to criticize adam lambert as not fitted to be given that title, who are you anyway? why are so opinionated? why dont you also audition with AI and join the competition instead of mocking and criticizing adam lambert here.

besides, your post is too late now. our minds are set for adam lambert only and we will never switch our votes to kris allen.

go go go our world idol…. adam lambert!

he is ROCK GOD

Well, my first choice was Danny Gokey. I like Kris a lot and I hope if the Danny fans are smart they will vote for Kris. Adam has a good voice but such a screamer….that tongue makes me ill. Adam, like Simon said, looks like he is trying out for Phantom of the Opera…maybe he should consider Broadway. I would never buy his album not that it matters much. Just not my choice.

I agree that the song Kara wrote was horrible…I think she should not be one of the judges next year….just my opinion.

ADAM ! ADAM !ADAM !ADAM

OH MY GOD ! I LOVE ADAM

I don’t think last night changed anyone’s mind; everyone was going to vote for who they like throughout the season but even Kris fan must agree that last nights show was won by Adam. That last song was all wrong for him! He should have totally changed if he couldn’t sing it.
Like Adam did during country week!

Oh i really hope Adam wins!!

He deserves it a million times more than Kris!!!!

DialIdol is wrong sometimes, ya know??

I hope so!! >_<!

#71 I hope so!! >_<!

Quote from Dial Idol site

Wednesday May 20, 2009

Predictions are too close to call this week! This is the first time this has ever happened for an American Idol finale in the history of DialIdol.com. No matter what conclusions you draw from DialIdol’s predictions – think again!

Anyones choice of lifestyle should not matter in their music although I am not an Adam fan… Look at Elton John…how many of you buy his music…he is awesome.

After last night’s performance if you people are still trying to cover up Kris and say Adam screams then you lied to yourself. Of course singers have to sing the same song in every singing COMPETITION. Judges want to challenge a tough song to know who has the true talent. That’s the point. If Kris can’t sing that song exposed his limitation and vocal capability, period. Don’t blame the song or writer. I doubt any other tough song pick will do much difference.

helowwww a lot of girls like adam eventho hez gay! we dont care!! hes hot and hez an amazing singer!! his gayness or whatever has nothing 2 do with it!!

Whar a performance from Adam, I watched the show online from England on my computer, ADAM YOU ARE OUR NEXT AMERICAN AND WORLD IDOL, CANNOT WAIT TO PURCHASE YOUR MUSIC, WE LOVE YOU.

Just one more thing, Simon please bring Adam to London then we can have the pleasure of his performances live.

It looks like Adam will have to do a world tour! COME ON ADAM!!!!!!!

SELLING RECORDS IS THE DEAL. KRIS WILL FIT TO THAT ARENA. KRIS YOU WIN!!!

I didn’t mean to say he couldn’t, it’s just not his fortay…..just like the high key is not Kris’s fortay.

OF COURSE, NOBODY WILL CHANGE THEIR FAVS COZ THE RESULT IS OVER…. KRIS WILL GET THE CROWN. HOPE, ADAM FANS WILL RECOVER SOON. BECAREFUL. GET WELL SOON.

JUDAS IM SO TIRED SEEING U BASHING ADAM… BUT I DONT CARE… SAY WHAT U WANT!! WE’LL JUST SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

ADAM DOESNT NEED TO WIN TO BE A STAR! THATZ HOW GREAT HE IS!!

ANYWAY SAY ANTHING THAT U WANT… WE’LL JUST SEE WHO WILL LAUGH D LAST!

ENJOY BASHING ADAM! U JUST MAKE A FOOL OF URSELF! I WONT GET AS LOW AS U R N START BASHING ON KRIS… SO AGAIN… ENJOY!

I honestly think that neither of the gentlemen, Kris of Adam, NEED to win the title to be a star. I think they have already started this footprints on their music careers. Both are extremely talented. I honestly am a Kris fan, and I won’t bash Adam. I hate it when people bash the gentlemen, either way. Don’t bash someone that has a gift! Both of these boys are extremely gifted! It’s amazing to see how much they’ve changed and grown since their first auditions.

#77 Tim – you have issues that you need to get over.

#77 You need to keep your appointment with your therapist and it is time to take your pill..

GO ADAM!!!

If you are a fan of someone who feels compelled to scream in every song then I can see why you would like Adam…Kris is by far the more talented of the two and I can’t agree more that I hope Kris doesn’t win…that song was written by Kara with Adam in mind…totally sabotaged Kris. Kris will have a better and bigger career than Adam.
Kris should win but those who have no ear or eye for talent look like they are voting for Adam.

I just noticed at the bottom of this site:
Kara Wins Most Horrid Idol Anthem Award…LOL…for real

Go ADAM!!

ADAM has been headlines in every paper, every news show from the beginning…At that first audition, I knew he was so very Special..Head and shoulders above all the others…Such a Wonder Boy…

All over the world, he is known as simply “ADAM”…He has become a household word…All the judges clearly see this..He has just been “The Mega Star” from the very beginning…So many of the others so ordinary and then there was ADAM…Not since Elvis (and I have been a lifelong Elvis fan) and yes, I do compare ADAM to Elvis, like it or not,have I seen anything that could come near him until now…

If they should decide to give this award to Kris, I’m wondering about the complete breakdown of American Idol..They have gotten it wrong before but never in my 8 years of watching, has there ever been a contestant with the gigantic International appeal ADAM has..If it happens, it will be interesting to see how they handle giving it to someone besides ADAM!!

Adams performance was awesome as always I hope he wins!!! LOve ya Adam

Hi all. I’m back and managed to catch the the show last night but only managed to get in 4 votes in 3 hours voting – frustrating to say the least. I hope that means that the other Adam fans were burning it up.

I think Simon summed it up for Adam last night and he does know a little about the music industry.

I hope Adam wins but if not he has all the potential to be an international star for years to come.

Go Kris Allen All The Way!!!

Hi, Frank. yes, voting was slow..I had 3 phones on automatic redial but was getting lots of busy signals..I was only getting through about every 3rd call on each of them.It got better as time went on..I voted until the closing..I got in between 600-700 votes…I still think this is a very poor way to decide American Idol…No contest except a voting contest… Oh well, it is what it is…Go ADAM!!

I say good luck to both adam and kris tonite.At the end of the show when these two guys stood there and pointed fingers at each other telling america who to vote for said it all!!!!!

Kendall, on the contrary, I’m very open minded..I just never have seen a contestant on AI with the huge International Appeal that ADAM has and I have watched all 8 seasons..I also know that it really is not a talent contest, it is a voting contest and I feel it is flawed, but it is what it is so, I’ll deal with it…I’m one of those “mature” ADAM Lovers, you know….So I’m Tough!!

GO ADAM!!

And, if it’s like some of the other results nights the performers will not be nearly as good as the contestants were.

Can you tell I’m a huge ADAM fan??

Mary Anne, yes, I did manage to see the entire show. I don’t think Adam’s Mad World was as good as the first time around – but how do you beat perfection. I agree with Simon that the dry ice affect and Adam moving around distracted from the the song this time. It was still much better than the original artist in my opinion.

His second song was awesome and even though the third song wasn’t anything to write home about he showed his versatility and did the song justice even though the song didn’t do him justice.

Just another Glambert: Hey there…Yep, I bet it was 100 million…I had 3 phones going the entire time, on automatic redial….I had never done that before and I’ll never do it again but ADAM was just too Special…..
GO ADAM!!

haha Adam IS too special!! I used two phones and voted for I don’t even know how long!! I can’t wait for tonight.

Can’t wait for the smile on Adam’s face when he gets his crown.

I honestly think that neither of the gentlemen, Kris of Adam, NEED to win the title to be a star. I think they have already started this footprints on their music careers. Both are extremely talented. I honestly am a Kris fan, and I won’t bash Adam. I hate it when people bash the gentlemen, either way. Don’t bash someone that has a gift! Both of these boys are extremely gifted! It’s amazing to see how much they’ve changed and grown since their first auditions.

thank u kendal!

Go Kris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JAG, I just checked out that zabasearch.com site…How cool are those headlines??

ADAM WINS AMERICAN IDOL
(100 Million Votes Cast)….I love it…

GO ADAM – WORLD IDOL!!!

Yes, Paula is the origional Space Cadet..Rarely makes any sense at all…and acts like a 3rd grader most of the time..

Yes, Simon was very kind to Kris last night, but he is definitely a huge ADAM fan!!

adam sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for you, “kris luva”.

I think it was a Toss up on the 1st round – cuz both the guys did very well!
But rounds 2 & 3 for me went to Kris.
I am not an Adam fan – but I was mesmerized by his “Mad World” very well done! If he would sing like that always I would listen to him. I just can’t handle the SCREAMING!!! Can’t understand it.

But this is just my opinion…. and opinions are like ass holes – everyone has one.!!!

I think Danny should have won. Kris is sweet and has a good voice..Adam in my opinion has a good voice but is way too bizzare..sticks his tounge out, screams, dresses like a weirdo..He will win and that will be a shame.

Gosh, Mary Anne, you sure are a die-hard!!!

I thought I was the only one that was enough of a stalker to find Adam’s old songs on YouTube. Teehee..

Which is your favorite?? I really like I Just Love You and Glamorize.

Does Carrie Underwood play and instrument????

What does ADAM not Playing an instrument have to do with anything???
What is the matter with some of you??

Adam Lambert is simply the BEST Vocalist this year. And perhaps, any year thus far.

mary anne- i saw the result posted at zabasearch and you are right, adam lambert 56% votes casted in his favor and kris allen has 44% only. meaning adam is now the american idol.

i hope this result posted by zabasearch is correct.

i guess, ill post my advance congratulations to my IDOL- ADAM LAMBERT.

YOU TOOK THE WHOLE WORLD IN YOUR HAND AND ‘ NO BOUNDARIES’ IS SO APPROPRIATE SONG, NO BOUNDARIES FOR YOU TO REACH THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS..

CONGRATULATIONS ADAM LAMBERT!

adam sounds like a thin can!!!!!!!!! toungues out eiwwwwwwwwwww

Tell me Jay, are you a Led head, meaning are you a Led Zeppelin fan?

Guys, I’m not feeling to love!!

adam lambert is talented, yes. but he is so predictable. you know he will do good in every performance. but kris allen? who would have thought he’s gunna reach this far? well, he’s definitely NOT LESS TALENTED than adam. kris is really awesome. its just that adam got more confidence and experience as he’ve done theater performances. but kris, he’s just a simple guy with a great voice and an incredible sex appeal. hope kris allen win this season.

ADAM has it all..He is the next Elvis..He is not only American Idol..He is World Idol….
Go ADAM!!!

I try Mary Anne.

*virtual toast*

Love it; Adamlandia. heehee

I also hope to see you all here next year!! I’m sure I’ll have another favorite: though he will not be as good as Adam.

I think both where awesome , but only one can win and i vote for Kris..

nice one JAY….they are curing so try to understand them hahahaha

#166

Rrrrgg I have to wait another HOUR before it starts here… well, more like half an hour now. I don’t get it live… but I can’t wait to see how happy Adam is when he wins!! Ahhh!! That will make my day/week/month/year!!

Well the first hour has been a lot of nothing..ADAM was on the first few minutes with the top 13..Have not seen him any more since then…Just a bunch of junk!! Now for the second hour…waiting for ADAM!!!

New Mexico.

How was that performance Mary Anne?

Check out # 174….You can tell I didn’t like it!!

I just had a terrible thought…ADAM has changed me completely..May not be for the better..I have never been a rock fan at all..My Daughter and Son are so very proud of me…They say, “Mom’s into rock now”!!!

LOL, yeah I’m freaking some of my family out too.

haha omg i can’t wait to see Adam!! KISS?? wow that will be amazing!!!!!!

HAHAHA

WOW jay, that was so clever…

Sorry, Raj, but voting is over. :/

IS ADAM GAY?

Who cares?? I’m not planning on sleeping with him..but he sure is the most talented guy we have seen in a loooonnnnngggg time…GO ADAM!!!!

@ adam gay :
he is gay like GRIMLOCK HAHAHAHAHA

scream out GRIMLOCK hahahaha LOSER HAHAHAHA

vote for kriss allen..ppl he is the best!!
adam sucks kriss rocks!!!

PEOPLE!! GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEADS!!!

VOTING. ENDED. (joshua)

I READ THIS AND I AM POSTING IT…
(Nothing against Kris though. If there are parts in it that say so… apologies…but true…)

Adam Lambert Loses, Homophobia Wins

The best singer didn’t win a freaking singing contest.

When Kris Allen defeated Adam Lambert as the Season 8 “American Idol,” it was, as predicted, a seismic upset. The Chicago Sun-Times said, “David slayed Goliath.” Endless bloggers posted reactions like “The biggest robbery since Bush stole the election” and “The end of American Idol’s last hope at relevance.”

Everyone, from the judges to Google to Yahoo to the Vegas odds makers, predicted a Lambert victory. They were right, and everyone knows it. In the end homophobia won, and everyone knows it.

Yes, homophobia is alive and well, which is why Lambert lost the ultimate title. Go ahead — give me another reason. Yes, Lambert is over the top and screams a lot and is campier than Liberace at Radio City. Sure, Kris Allen is a cutie, and has pleasant enough vocals, and he’s nice. But a better singer, or performer, than Lambert? Please.

By anyone’s estimation, Lambert was the best vocalist of the entire Idol season and one of the best, if not the best, in the history of the program. He towered over every contestant, exposing them as the amateurs they are. Every Lambert performance was an event. If this competition were only about singing, he crushed everyone else the second he walked onstage.

Kris Allen is a very affable and attractive young man. He is a decent vocalist with a very limited range and marginal talents. He should have made it to 3rd place at best. Time will tell if he reaches the level of John Mayer or Jack Johnson.

The final round, if vocals were the actual standard, should have been Lambert and Allison Iraheta, the precocious 17 year old with the whisky crusted Janis Joplin voice. But vocals, as evidenced by this and other Idol seasons, are not the final standard. In the end, a ‘likeability’ factor intrudes, turning ‘Idol’ into the Miss America Pageant or, more realistically, the high school Homecoming coronation.

Melinda Doolittle lost to Jordin Sparks. Chris Daughtry lost to Taylor Hicks. Jennifer Hudson lost to … anyone. It’s a real shame that Idol is decided by the public and not just music professionals, because let’s face it, the voting public is not that bright. The public voted George W. Bush twice as president. The public thinks Halliburton is Liz Taylor and Richard Burton’s daughter. The public votes on who they want to ‘hang out’ with.

In that event, Allen won by a landslide. Lambert hangs out with kinky L.A. theatre folk who dress wierd, stay out all night, and possibly do drugs and get into compromising positions. Allen hangs out at a local Arkansas bar, has a beer or two, strums a song, and then goes home to wedded Christian bliss. (Of course, I’d rather hang with Lambert’s crowd. How much fun do you think they are? Are you kidding?)

If the contestants had zero backstory, Lambert would have decimated the competition. Instead, Allen’s Christianity, church roots and corn-fed wife were exploited, as were Lambert’s musical theatre roots (i.e. his ‘theatre fag’ history). He didn’t say a word about his sexuality, but didn’t need to. For that we had the Internet, zapping anyone’s private photo library to the world, so photos of Lambert swapping saliva with a guy went viral, as well as a lot of his very strange yet riveting LA cabaret performances, turning off the homophobic majority.

Yes, a majority of the country is homophobic. If it weren’t, gays would have had their rights back in the 90s when the Europeans got them. We wouldn’t have a majority of states with a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. We wouldn’t be fighting for even rudimentary domestic partnership laws in some cities and states. We wouldn’t have anti-gay imbeciles like Maggie Gallagher, Peter LaBarbera, Matt Barber or the “God Hates Fags” morons getting publicity. Yep, if American weren’t homophobic, Lambert would be waving to the crowds from a convertible.

Bill O’Reilly, a homophobe who knows what plays to his old white guy audience, did at least two features on Lambert’s sexuality, creating an issue where none needed exist. He first brought up the Internet photos of Lambert kissing a guy and asked if this would be a “problem” for America, an America who might not have even thought about it until O’Reilly brought it up. And right before the Idol finale he brought on Newsweek’s Ramin Setoodeh, author of an article about the “Christian vote” going to Allen, again planting a seed in a public who might not previously have thought of it. O’Reilly is a skilled propagandist, warning us against the evils of the secular world before they even entered our minds. And Steoodeh wrote, post ‘Idol,” about reasons why Lambert may have lost, neglecting to mention how he himself may have contributed.

I’m sorry a simple musical theatre actor from California and a simple guitar strummer from Arkansas have to bear this cultural burden, but there it is. Despite Allen’s pleading that “It’s about music, it’s not about religion and all that kind of stuff,” it is indeed about religion and all that kind of stuff. Danny Gokey’s pastor Twittered, “We need a believer to represent.” Even Rev. Ted Haggard, the most frightened homosexual in America, Twittered that he wanted Allen to win. A Lambert win would have scared the bejeezus out of him.

Conservatives are all still stinging from their defeat at the polls in November. They wanted something to take home. They couldn’t possibly let a guy who wears eyeliner and nail polish win, no matter how astoundingly talented he is.

It is to Lambert’s credit and astounding talent that he got this far, and the media sensation he has created ensures him a very exciting post-Idol career. He’s a phenomenon who has earned every bit of ink he has created. He made ‘Idol” relevant again. His outrageous performances woke up a sleeping audience.

And he made, without really trying, a great leap for gays in America. The American public learned his sexuality early on and still voted for him into the finals, even if they were too scared to give him the ultimate prize. But they obviously had their limits. Perhaps if he hadn’t sung his finale “Mad World” performance in that ‘Basketball Diaries’ cloak, which made us fear he was a misunderstood youth about to pull out a semiautomatic and open fire on the tweens in the mosh pit, he would have won.

Even Kris Allen, at the end, said, “Adam deserves this. I’m sorry.” It’s Allen who will have to endure the publicity of how it really should have been Lambert up there. He’s a nice guy and doesn’t deserve it. He should enjoy his victory. But he was competing against Goliath, and these things happen. David himself would have had to deal with the fallout.

@BILL

FAMILY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF FAMILY…
i will not contest that.

But you see my dear Bill, I am not from anywhere near your voting arena. My point is from a BIRD’S EYE VIEW. I knew TALENT the 1st time I saw ADAM LAMBERT. It didn’t matter if he was gay or not, christian or not, from the west coast or from the east coast. He was TALENT PERSONIFIED. That was all I could see. A lot of people around the globe share that perspective.

You must accept that fact that him being gay has been one of his biggest demerit. And add the “SOUTHERN BOND” that you call. This boy Adam will have to pass through the eye of a needle to win YOUR AMERICAN IDOL “SINGING” CONTEST.

Needless to say I am not worried though, I am sure that talented as he is, he has and they have found the man that is ADAM LAMBERT…

FRANKIEEEEEEEEE…..
Hey Defender!

You did all you could and from the rest of the globe we are thankful. Much as it is disappointing I know that our boy ADAM LAMBERT has made a mark and will linger on for a very long time…
Do take care always and this i mean from the heart…
“NICE MEETING YOU”

FRANK
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Wow there Rest of the World! There were several million voters in America voting for Adam and guess what some of us are big country fans.

I’m sorry the international community couldn’t vote. From comments on here I think Adam would have easily won.

Apology accepted. The world will be entertained by Adam. That’s much more important than a contest that has proven to get it wrong more than right over the 8 years it has been in America.

I see, yes the colonies love country music I guess. Still much to catch up on. Anyway we are on the same boat about the Idol contest. It should have been Adam. What a blunder. Carrie Underwood sings country too but she is tolerable as winner. There was no Adam talent during her time. Kris would have been okay but seeing him in contest with Adam makes him look like a joke and they sealed THE JOKE OF THE YEAR by LETTING HIM WIN. Kris is definitely leading in the WORST WINNERS OF AMERICAN IDOL. What a great honor to have that title with people all around you, even the most prominent judges and artists questioning it. Shooo, little man!

Adam put up a good fight for sure… I’d be curious to know how many more votes Kris got over Adam

You know what people, i don’t care at all on whether you like the predictions or not but i’m gonna say this! Yipee! Yipee! Yippe! Yipee! Wow! Wow! Wow! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! My fave fave fave idol has won! Whoo Hoo…….
Yes! I never ever expected expected this to be happened in the history of the Amercian Idol knowing that Adam a super super marvellous/super powerful/super strong perfomer/vocalist on season 8 ever can be beaten by Kris and lost, way below that his expectation and worst, live on t.v! That’s got to be hurt and shamful! I first found out the news for the first time @ yahoo while i was working. I was so so so shocked but very very happy and proud at Kris and those people who voted for Kris and most inportanly, very glad that he won. Later at night, when i watched the finale on t.v, i was totally blowned away! Kris never expected that he could win and then, later he hugged his wife and cried very very happily. I said to myself, Wow! that is one hell of a show! Lots of emotion but lots of happiness. Kriss deserved to win and very deserved to cry on his wife shoulder. It simply worth it very very much!

You know, what i can say about Kris Allen is that he’s a survivor and no matter what negativity, he kept on performing, performing, performed and most of all, he did not even gave up so so easily and that’s what all of the struggling musicians out there + people who are having a bad day and really really need a real true motivation, follow Kris one!

When people and the judges said negativity comments on his weekly performances on idol, he did not gave up but instead, held up to the judges comments on what the hell went wrong + listened to the mistakes very very carefully and yes, turned into the best and brilliant marvellous on the next performance and he had trully done that on idol!. Everyone should be inspired, motivates and most inportantly of all, did not give up that easily just like how he does and i’m sure gonna follow his motivation.

Kris had showed lots and lots of improvement on his performances especially from his first one of “Man In A Mirror” to his latest and soon No 1, platinum single soon, “No Boundries”. What i trully trully like and love about his atttitide is that he is so so so so genius, genius, very very intelligent, so so so smart on that his accustic performances are so so absolutely marvellous and brilliant. I really wanna wanna know and learn on how the hell does he do that cause that passion/talent are so unique and honourable and i don’t ever think that any performer/artist can performed that accustic performances better and marvellous than Kris.

Kris is a sensative sweet guy who we all heard on his ballad performances and indeed what Randy Travis called him the strong ballad singer and Randy and Simon called his “Tender Dogg/Tender Puppy are true. Kris really really showed to every single one that though he’s not like Adam but he worked very very hard and in the ned, it showed that hard work really really paid off big time and also the risks.

I wanna thanked every single one out there who voted, cheered, supported, Kris, Danny, Matt, Allison from day 1 and i hope those idols will come out with their latest projects asap as i can’t hardly wait anymore. Kris Allen, congrats to you once again for winning. You simply simply deserved and worth it to be won!

To #200 YL – You state in your lengthy diatribe that “every Lambert performance was an event”. Well, yes, I would agree that it was an event, but probably not the event you think for the majority of us. You further state that “if this competition were only about singing”. It was only about singing and I think that’s where Adam missed the boat. He does have a lovely, full voice – but he maligned every single song with screaming. Had he only just sung a song instead of screaming it, I think people would have accepted him better. Additionally, you state that you think a bunch of homophobes killed Adam’s chance. I, of course, can’t speak for everyone, but I voted for Kris because I enjoyed his “singing” better. My vote had nothing to do with Adam’s sexuality, it had everything to do with the high-pitched screams. Further, you pretty much accuse all of us who didn’t vote for Adam of being stupid. Well, again, this has nothing to do with intelligence but everything to do with the ear. Kris’ voice was pleasing, Adam’s was not! I take offense at being called stupid by someone who doesn’t even know me. Calling names about something like this singing contest leads me to believe that perhaps your IQ isn’t too high!

Not all Kris fans, but more often than not.

Kris deserved it. America did it!

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I believe Donald Trump would be a much better American Idol judge compared with Harry Connick Jr. – Trump isn't at all afraid to express what he thinks and can be as controversial as Simon Cowell.

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