Top 2: Stunning!

Congratulations, Kris! That was an awesome night for Idol!

Homophobia. One hundred years ago, they would not have chosen the black finalist. Or the woman finalist. This country, so proud of its besotted history, should fall. Such hatred for what's non-self. Such falsely placed pride. I'm ashamed of this country. And of its low intelligence.

OK, this is not sour grapes because I liked both Adam and Kris. However, I do think Adam should have won, but he will be an international star anyway. The good thing for me is now that I've seen Season 8, the best of any season, and the season that introduced us to Adam, I don't have to watch AI anymore. AI has peaked.....there will never be a contestant who can top Adam! So thank you AI, and goodbye!

The wrong person won. What a shame.

this is so ridiculous!!!! ADAM deserved it not KRIS!!!

Another mediocre talent. There will never be another Adam on AI – and I'm sure the producers know that. Too bad – he will go on to be a worldwide star.

Blog on how they cancelled the tv show "THE UNIT"

What were people thinking? Adam rocked and he rocked! What an upsetting ending. This reminds me when Taylor Hicks won. He had no business winning anymore than Kris did. Granted, Kris can sing, but Adam towers over him in vocals and stage presence. I am really dissapointed but wish both of them the best of luck.

I guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more.

Kris who?

I have been a Kris fan since the beginning and have voted for him constantly, but tonight I just didn't feel like he was going to win, but when they announced his name I was floored and sooo happy!

the real winner was number 4

The worst ever Idol, talent wise!

Dont underestimate the power of a phone in the hands of the teenage girl demographic.

Another Christ loving Heterosexual male who wont sell albums... way to go America.

Very disappointing...Adam was by far the better singer and entertainer. Another wasted Idol season!

LOL Blog of the Robbery of Adam! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Waaaaaaaa let's hear all you Adam fans cry FOUL!!!!!!!!! The right man won this contest!!! DIG IT BABY!!! The little setups they did all year including a finale with KISS to try to showcase Adam didn't do squat. In the words of The Dog......YEA BABY!!!

I am Speechless!

The race was so tight that either way, people will be disappointed. I am glad Kris won but Adam is no loser

I'm bummed.

I cant believe that Kris won x.x That SUCKS!!!! I wont watch AI again after this.....

please this is a joke. Kris was average at best. Adam was amazing
i am not watching this show ever again.,

What I think? What I think is that America unfortunately lets itself still be one over by the mediocre. And don't get me wrong, Kris is in NO WAY mediocre. It's just that in comparison to Adam's ability, range, talent....I haven't heard a rock singer do what he does since George Michael and Freddy Mercury – two of the most amazing and beautiful voices rock has ever produced. (Mind you, am a Beatles fan myself, so McCartney Rules!) Adam will be one of those stars who will make it very, very big. The rest of the world can appreciate his finess and uniqueness much better than his homeland appears to be able to.

Oh wow, I voted for Kris last night, thinking there wasn't a snowball's chance, but hooray!

I'm ecstatic that Kris won. Adam is a great vocalist, but it seems like he's limited to the rock genre. Kris, on the other hand, exhibits a star quality that shows he has the ability to cut albums. Upset? I wouldn't call it that. Kris showed a prowess that Adam couldn't match, and I'm glad that America got it right.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE! soooo amazing! better than idol even

now the question remain, did Adam lose because of his sexuality or because Kris is a better singer.
Go Adam!

Shocked, Adam should have won this, It's a shame the most talented didn't win again. I am truly upset about this one. Can't believe the people voting can't see talent. Adam will be the bigger star you can tell from tonight his performances with Kiss and Queen. He is ready for prime time now.

Adam should consider himself lucky he didn't win – he would have had to sing that awful song Kara gave them last night – OMG that was terrible. I want to know when and where I can buy Adam's first CD???!! He's the most diversly talented guy they've ever had on the show.

He may have won, but at least Adam will not be locked into a air tight contract.

The look on all the judges faces was priceless...Simon was floored.

Even Ryan never pointed out how many votes separated them.

this show is RIGGED....if you listen closely in the audience people are booing.

The shows ratings will suffer for this.

I like most was very surprised when Kris became this years Idol... Way To Go Kris!! Congrats... You have an absolute amazing voice, you have a wonderful future ahead!
I like so many thought Adam was a sure thing... Adam, you will have an awesome career as well!!
The end was by far the best of the season!

You got it wrong America...Kris Allen said it best..."Adam deserves this"

I am disappointed and stunned by the blandness of the American Idol voters. I am now even more disgusted that I could not get thru on the phone lines. When will a true American rocker actually win on Idol? This proves again that the real winners on Idol do not necessarily come in 1st place. Congrats to Adam fronting Kiss. Queen could do no better adding Adam as their front man. Kris, good luck...

I just can't believe it ..my gosh, really? Mr. Banality over the most talented artist to ever pass through the hallowed Idol halls? LONG LIVE ADAM LAMBERT -Erica

What a disappointing ending. Adam was the star. Chris had nothing.

Oops, sorry, that was "won", not "one".

I want an American Idol recount. Kris is good, but Adam is a million times better than Kris. In fact Adam is the best American Idol ever. Everytime American Idol was on, I couldn't wait to see Adam's performance. Very dissapointed.

Adam, the screamer has lots of talent...just needs to learn to tone it down. Way to go, Kris!

This totally sucks. I won't watch Idol again. Clearly the people voting have no clue about who can sing. It's the tweeners who will sit there and vote a zillion times, not those who know the difference between someone who can actually be an idol and those who just look cute. I hate this ending.

Adam was robbed!!!

I am a ninth grader, and my friends who are Kris fans only like him because he's cute. Adam had way more originality to offer the music industry.

Yay Kris!!!! I knew he would win! All the "Danny Voters" supported him, and that's why he won. He is more modern than Adam, and more people can relate to Kris rather than Adam. GO KRIS!!!

Adam rocks, should have won. He reminds me a lot of Geoff Tate from Queensryche. Great singer.

wooo hooo!
I'm happy for Kris! yes adam is talented, but Kris is the winner. Let's not take that away from him by whining over Adam losing.

And just to follow up:

Adam didn't have any more stage presence than is present at a rock concert. I can actually "see" Kris performing on stage, akin to performances by Robin Thicke, John Mayer, and The Fray. Adam is way to theatrical, and I'm afraid that every performance of his would just turn into a copy of Phantom of the Opera.

Shame on you, America!!!! You blew it this year! I will never watch this stupid show again!!! How many times was the little squirt in the bottom 3??????? I can't remember a single thing he sang, and a year from now he'll have been forgotten. The REAL talent will be a monumental success – that would be Adam – and this one will fade away. And was this the first time his mother had ever been anywhere?? Good grief!!! What was with that dress? She looked like 20 lbs of sausage in an 5-lb. casing. Only in Arkansas.
Shame on the lot of you. This family will never watch Idol again, because we now know it's RIGGED!! BTW, did you see the look of shock and disbelief on Simon's face? He now is convinced all Yanks are tone-deaf idiots and I wouldn't blame him if he leaves the show in disgust. I certainly have. Kris sucks!

Im so glad Kris won !Hes a good Christian fellow ,with high standards,Good wins again ,Yeah Chris!!!!!! Nothing against Adam I just love the Country Boy Winning !!!! Go Kris ,Go!!!!Congrats to Adam Too ,Both are great but Kris deserves it !!!!!Next time We go through Conway ,Arkansas Ill spend some money there !!!!Bye

Adam is great and he shuld have been the winner. One Thing for shur American people prove to me, how much of them are conservative, and most of them are Religenest. Coservatiezam and religen going to Put American behind. The Idea why Adum put eye linear drove them crazy. American Out from personal life and do the right thing. Is it getting Married at age 22 is common for mon in America? That is wierd if you want to talk about people personal life. Conservative people think Crise is married at age 22 and good , but Adam has eye liner and it is bad. And he shoudn't win. I hate when the people are not being fair.
Crist will be one time wonder. But Adam will be for ever. That is the fact.
Tina

Deifnitely blog "So You Think You Can Dance". Can't wait for tomorrow night!

I'm sick! I feel like I my team lost the superbowl. Adam was the better singer and performer since the beginning. I haven't been this upset since Clay Aiken lost to Ruben Studdard. I can't believe I wasted my time watching AI this year to see this loser win.

What a coup for Kris!!! You can't help but like the guy. Unfortunately, the most talented contestant that has ever appeared on the show is the runner-up. And what a gracious and classy man he is!!! There is no denying Adam Lambert SHOULD HAVE won, based on talent. But the man will go far and am sure we will be hearing about him long after people are saying , Kris who???????

I can't Beleive that Kris won. Adam is so much better then everyone that was on the show. At least Adam knows he will be a bigger star!

Kris forgot the words to the idol song on the finale. How can you do that and win? Now the song is not a good one but he just couldn't sing it and couldn't remember the words either. What a shame for Adam who was on target every single week.

Bodee, not all christians are homophobic, intolerant, or hate filled. So you should continue to be polite to them.

Hey, Mark ClintonMa
WHO CARES!

bodee says – I guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more

Sounds like you are the narrow minded person with the hatred. issues.

I am ecstatic! Voting for two hours last night paid off and America got it right. Way to go Kris Allen!!!!

Wow! Kris, you did deserve this and faced a good competitor.
Do your own thing and make each piece of music with your own, authentic, stamp.
Lisa, next, you can update us on what has happened to some of the other contestants.

arguing whether or not kris deserved to win is pointless. He did not control the vote ,in fact he even said adam deseres it more...STOP INSULTING HIM PERSONALLY-ITS NOT HIS FAULT

My wife is right: all of Gokey's fans voted for Kris... that put him over the top. Notice how Ryan Seacrest didn't talk about the margin of victory? I bet Kris won handily...

i blame the news questioning Adam's sexuality for ruining Adam's crown. doesn't matter now, Adam will have a better career than Kris. 100%.

This proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the public is incapable of voting for anyone based on anything objectively. Things that do not matter become important like sexual orientation and religious sentiment. No one can ever say the most talented candidate won. He did not. Kris said it himself. Adam should have won. But instead of getting a truly talented and innovative vocalist and musician, we get an ordinary, easy to digest singer who will not rock the boat from middle America. Kris is another winner who will never be heard from again until another American Idol reunion.

RECOUNT!! How about computer voting? Something is fishy about these results. Even Chris knows he should not have won. boooooo....hisssssss....American Idol is a JOKE!!

My gosh....... Liberal cry-babies!!!!! Boo flippin hoo!!! Kris deserved to win, get over it.......... puh-leeze!!!

Having Adam perform with KISS was supposed to influence the viewers when the voting was over? Yah. And let me remind you of two former contestants – Chris Daughtry and Taylor Hicks. Nuff said.

This is awesome.

I am still in shock!!! Adam is the best idol ever and the religious fanatics and twelve year girls chose Kris. I hope Adam does as good as Daughtry.

now the question remains. did Adam lose because Kris is a better singer or because he is not straight?

Kris is great....but Adam should have won.

Adam Lambert's career is just beginning.

Are you kidding me?? This guy can't sing, forgot the words last night and simply can't handle powerful songs. And zero personality. What is wrong with America today? Another example of how messed up people are. Adam is a star, and will do fine. This was just mean.

This was my first season of watching AI without my husband, who passed away last August. We so loved and looked forward to watching it together every week! I was torn b/t Adam and Kris, but I know my husband, Courtney, would have been pulling for Kris ... and so I was very happy he won. The parting shot of Kris and his wife embracing really got to me. I could completely relate to that connection and love b/c it's something I miss everyday. Congratulations Kris!

You guys honestly didn't think Fox would let a gay guy win, did you?

However, in a truth, Adam belongs on Broadway, and no where else. He had no niche to fall into on the current music market, hence him singing with KISS.

Kris, however, is very marketable ala Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Dave Matthews.

wow, you mean Bible thumping Christians are sitting around watching AI and voting?

Seriously? There are that many out there?

Give me a break. Maybe Kris won because that's what America voted for...even like Obama who won....many don't like it...but it is what it is.

Don't take away from Kris. Sometimes the underdog gets the rally. AI pushed Adam....and the public said...whooooaaaa! Let's play fair.

Don't take anything away from the winner whether you agree or not.
Adam will be fine. Don't forget, he's had a lifetime of training.

I'm glad Kris won!!!! I'm also sick of people saying if you didn't vote for Adam you're a homophobe....could it be that we are just tired of hearing the same SCREECHING week after week????? The same thing happens all the time with Obama....if you don't agree with him you are a racist!!!!! What ever happened to everyone having their own opinion?????

One more thought: This competition was blown away by all the homophobic PARENTS out there who stayed up until the wee hours voting for no-talent Kris whoever. Nice going.

btw, who watch last nite's sing off show will notice kris destroyed No Boundaries. boooooooo!

You got it Sploinker! whooo hooo. go Kris. And yes I am a Christian.. I liked Adam in his toned down moments.. but could not STAND the screaming! my poor ears. had to fast forward through most of his performances. I did like mad world. But the ring of fire thing. please. musical theater suits him more. Kris will be a wonderful singer-songwriter. Wonderfully understated and talented. Quit pointing fingers and being sore losers..GO KRIS!!! YEAHHHH

There are obviously very devoted people dialing the phones. However, Adam has the talent and ability to sing and entertain that Kris cannot even come close to. Kris escaped numerous times and a collective sigh of disappointment has to be associated with this American Idol. The year that Ruben Studdard won, Clay Aiken began his career and became more memorable in the years since. Adam Lambert is a HUGE talent and entertainer right down to the swagger, lip curl and raised eyebrows he played into the camera repeatedly. Adam Lambert stood out all season long and I believe ultimately he will be the most memorable name of this year's AI. I look forward to hearing the accolades and recognition that Adam truly deserves.

It's not about whining about Adam losing, it's about America not recognizing talent. Kris is ok, his album will sell a few hundred thousand but he will never match up to the superstardom that Adam will be. Mark my words, Kris will be playing coffee houses for the rest of his life.

hey Spionker....yes it was a robbery because the only thing about Kris is that he's a christian and you homophobic people would rather keep talent down to pump yourselves up. Kris is horrible he had 2 good songs all season and isn't even as good as Allison is. he should have been gone a long time ago but he didn't win and i mean didn't win based on talent it was based on religion and that Adam is different and that shakes your whole damm world. Even he had to address the issue of religion and didn't want to win based on that well he won and only based on that.

Adam was corny, hokey and annoying - good vocals notwithstanding. Kris was (is) far more enjoyable.

Yes, blog about CBS cancelling the Unit and Without a Trace. There is another demographic besides 18 to 49.....We don't need anymore reality shows, stupid comedies, or cartoons. CBS does drama, and does it well, so why cancel two of the best shows on their lineup!!!!

I might be shocked or surprised but the fact is, I just can't seem to make myself care who wins American Idol. It's a somewhat entertaining show. But its meaningless entertainment. They'll all get record contracts. It doesn't matter who wins or loses.

Simon's 'Ding Dong' has come true!!!

But Dear Adam, look at it this way. Runner ups are always more successful in the real world. Look at 'Kelly Clarkson', 'Clay Aiken' etc..
You should not loose heart. You are too too good at what you do !!

Congratulations Kris ! We all know that Adam is no loser. Make sure they pay you the BIG BUCKS for your talent Adam because you deserve it; you are truly talented and Idol material. It does not take the title of American Idol to be successful from this show....just look at past performers, when they were sent home etc. ADAM LAMBERT ROCKS!!

All these people bashing Kris's supporters. They are no better than
the "supposed" people they are bashing. Oh yes, Kris's supporters
are not all teen girls. Some are Non-christian seniors. Sure sounds
like sour grapes to me. Congrats to Kris. Adam will do just fine
coming in 2nd.

My husband, daughter and I really enjoyed the finale. Great singers and singing all night long. Adam, by far, had the better season. Kris won because the judges basically told him last night he was lucky to be there, many of the Danny voters went to him and the teenage girl vote. Kris will be a good American Idol. Adam is lucky to not have won so his career can flourish without the AI influence (remember Daughtry).

Adam will be a bigger star. Chris is sweet he just doesn't have much vocal range. AI is supposed to be about talent.

Kris is very talented as are Danny and Allison, but Adam was clearly robbed of he title. They'll all have great careers, but Adam is exceptional and should have won hands down.

I think Adam was the bigger talent, but those photos did not help people feel comfortable with him. He will still be a star.

Anyway, congratulations to Kris.

I think Adam will bring a fresh change to the music scene. Congratulations to Kris and I wish him the best. However, I hope Adam shakes up the music world. When I first heard Adam on Idol I was taken aback by his style, but as I continued to listen I thought to myself this could be the next superstar. People were not that fond of Elvis at first.

I'm an Adam fan and glad Kris won. Yea! Now Adam doesnt have to have that pitiful song to sing as his first single. He can go on to bigger and better things now!!!

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This has nothing to do with being homophobic or intolerant. I'm gay and I voted for Kris. That's a ridiculous rationalization. He's more marketable, which is why he won, because the people that would buy the CD are watching Idol. Adam is amazingly talented and will be just fine. It's just that simple.

to Sploinker:

Even though the wrong person won tonight, you still have to put digs in saying Idol was trying to showcase Adam....... Adam doesn't need to be showcased. There will never be a more exciting contestant on that stage...... ADAM will sell more CD's and concerts........I can't wait to get my hands on his music when it is released.......

The finale was a blast because they stepped it up because of Adam........ He is still the winner, even Kris said he should have won....

I am through with IDOL...........

America decided they were sick and tired of the screaming!!! Adam belongs in a heavy metal rock band and will not do well as a recording artist unless he tones it down a bit.

I think it is funny though....guess the little plug that Katy Perry did for Adam didn't help after all!

Go Kris!

Great great show!!! Loved Iraheta’s performance the best. Because at least we heard her voice over the other artist. Unlike the others (except Adam offcourse). Great show though!! Pretty much enjoyed every performance! Oh, and had great laughs! Esp Kara showing up the chick in the bikini (maybe a lil immature), but she deserved it all the same. The showing off her bikini was lil indecent and unneeded, but she must have been really embarrassed by what the girl said when she auditioned to do that. Love the look on the girl’s face at the end though(sizing up her competition). Priceless. Oh, and Ruben’s face when the female performer who got chased down the stage was so funny. He looked lost. Did he not know that it was planned! lol. I thought she had a pretty good voice btw. But then again, there’s a reason why im not one the judges.

And dude….whats wrong with Kris’ mum’s dress. Thought it looked great on her!

I love Kris, and wanted him to win. But Adam is a GREAT performer, and he’s going places!

Kris Allen is very likeable and much better singer than Taylor Hicks, but Adam Lambert should have won, I'm not sure I will watch Idol again.

why is everyone so upset that Adam is not the next Idol? he will do just fine without the title, if not better. Its funny how the Adam fans blame the "homophobic christians" for Kris Allens win. America voted for these guys....and wasn't Adam in the bottom 3 a few weeks ago? you never know what America will do.

Obviously the Falwell coalition lives on and regardless of Adam's true sexuality, the rumor flourished enough to cause "Jesus freaks" to triumph. The sad thing is that Kris is really a cookie cutter talent. Vocals are along the lines of most boy bands of the past. Adam was the true talent and unique in his singing and stage appearance. He will do like Clay Aiken did and sell a hundred times more albums as Kris will become the winner, much like Taylor, where you scratch your head and say, "He won Idol? Really?!"

I wouldn't say it was the hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christains that did Adam in. heck I'm a Christain and I have been voting for Adam. I say it was the tenage girls and wait until their parents get those phone bills. Fox can laugh all the way to the bank..
Remember most of the top idol star are the ones who don't win.

Absolutely RIDICULOUS! I'm done with American Idol. Adam Lambert was the most exciting performer...and I mean PERFORMER...EVER..on that show. They will never, ever see anyone like him again.

Kris he's a nice guy...but...SO! It will be Kris WHO?..by next week..just watch!

I personally think Kris, Danny and Adam were all equally deserving of the win. With that said, I don't know how people can be mad about this because it was AMERICA that voted. Call it an injustice or anything else you want, but clearly the majority of people voted for Kris, so he DESERVES to win.

Adam should go do Broadway – he can sing and dress up all he wants, and we all know he hasn't been shy about sharing that he likes that.

Either way, each of the top 3 will no doubt have huge careers. And for people that think that AI missed out because Adam won – think again – they own the rights to ALL contestants for 24 months, so they are not losing anything.

i agree with dave! so happy for kris!

Simon now has a legitimate excuse for leaving Idol. He can say that he doesn't understand American voters, and is tired of it being a popularity contest instead of a singing contest. He also just lost the chance to sign a real star. I predict that after these results, and after Simon leaves, AI will limp through one more season and then be canceled.

Anyone who knows anything about music wrong choice America. Kris you will be a teeny bopper superstar. Adam you will be a Rock Star. I would like to know what Brian May whispered into Adam's ear??? Would you like a job?

I cannot believe this result!
The only way I can get my head around it is to feel that Simon Cowell is goling to make more money off of Adam NOT chained to the Idol nameplate than he would if he was the Idol.
Adam is hands down the better singer.
Adam is hands down more charismatic.
Adam is hands down more bankable.
Adam, I voted hundreds of times for you. Hope to see you around!

I agree both are incredibly talented, but Adam has the edge talent wise. I honestly think this was a morality vote. Adam with Queen was just unbelieveable! His range is incredible. Kris is good, but I think limited.

This is not the last we will hear from Adam.......BUT.......he should have received the status of THE American Idol 2009. People have big plans for Adam. He will have no problem picking and chosing what route he wants to take.

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My guy Kris Allen is our American Idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I voted each week for Kris and knew in my heart that he would win, hey I'm 59 years old and voted 254 times last night for him! I'm celebrating tonight along with ALL the KRIS ALLEN FANS!

at least Adam got the opportunity to make himself known and will now go on to have a successful career...i bet we never hear of Chris again.

That should not have been a suprise if you were following the results shows. Kris clearly ahd the following as he beat out adam almost every show. I thought for sure he was gone in rock week, but his fans bailed him out. I am deinfatly a Lambert fan, but the results should not have been a shocker.

The REAL American Idol won tonight! Congrats Kris! Why the lame excuses that Adam lost because he is gay? Accept the fact that America preferred Kris' singing talents over those of Adam. What if Kris had lost tonight? Would we be blaming his loss on a massive gay vote foir Adam? Grow up! Adam will have an amazing career regardless of who has the American Idol title. Don't Kris Allen because America chose him to be the winner If nearly 100 million votes were cast, quite a few people judged Kris to be the best. How do you think he and his family and friends felt...listening to celebrities...and even judges...predicting Adam's victory. Simon, Paula, Kara, and Randy were all in Adam's corner from the start. Kris Allen won despite the odds...despite being the clear underdog. Give the guy some credit here for his talents...singing...playing the piano and guitar. To tear him down now...is childish and cruel! Good luck...Kris... Your surprise at winning says it all. You deserve plenty of success in the future. It is just a case of bitterly sour grapes for those who do not share your joy...

Bodee – OH PLEASE, stop with the "hate-filled, intolerant, homophobic Christian" nonsense. I am a Christian, proud of it, and I resent that remark. It's completely untrue, and if you assume that all Christians are like that, then you're just as bad as everyone else. Quit with the drama.

Adam, keep on rockin'! YOU are an A #1 superstar and the final vote was a sham.

Absolutely pathetic outcome. But then it is a true reflection of those who casted their votes for him. A preference for average talent. Forgettable.

I am sick of all you people (i.e BODEE!!!) . What is your problem???? Kris didn't win because he is a Christian anymore than Adam lost because he is gay. GET OVER YOURSELVES!

NOBODY CARES! But if they did, you are going to have to face the fact that Christians ARE the majority in the country...no matter how much you , Perez Hilton, Obama and the Democrats stomp your feet and cry foul...

Adam should have won, however it was best he didn't so now he can have his career without being under the idol thumb!

Go Adam!

I told my wife and she didn't believe me, Kris won because of all of the Danny fans. They were NOT going to vote for Adam and they were not going to just not vote. If you count the regular Kris votes along with the Danny votes, they will out weigh the Adam votes. And that is why he won!!!!

I don't hold this against Kris, I hold this against America. I hope Kris feels good about winning solely based on other peoples hatred. Had their not been rampant rumors of Adam's sexuality he would have had it in the bag. Looks like Danny's bible thumpin' fan base voted for Kris just so a homosexual man would not win – I have never been more disappointed in America than I am tonight.

Adam and Kris are not even in the same league. Adam was FLAWLESS each and every week – I could tell you each song he performed over the course of Season 8... I think I can only remember maybe one of Kris' most recent performances and even that's difficult to recall.

Shame on America for voting based on hateful bigotry than on talent.

Adam Lambert is the most original and talented contestant on American Idol – ever.

Adam Lambert is another Freddy Mercury and Axl Rose. He fit right into Queen. He's an amazing talent for a different slice of the population than Kris's audience. No judgment either way, but I would sooner listen to Adam than Kris. Adam needs to get nasty and jaded and twisted, like Freddy, to make his mark.

Adam was my favorite but Kris was great too, so it's all good...

Kudos to you Lisa! I've totally enjoyed your commentaries each night!! I've never watched AI before this year and only did because my cousin, Matt Giraud, was in the finals. Had a great time watching the show and reading your stuff!! Thanks!

Talent did not win out this year.....What a ripoff.

I was a Danny Fan and moved my vote to Kris.. Maybe Adam was Better but just TOO scary.. I didn't like the screaming either....I am 57 yrs. old and the show tonight was Awesome especially for us "Old Folks" I felt like I was in college again...Part of me thinks that Adam is a sweet little boy and all the "Other" is for stage...Who Knows.. I really don't think it matters who wins.. The past shows that maybe it is better to be 2nd and 3rd...Congrats to Everyone on the show tonight...Randy sure does clean up nice! A second comment on the voting.. Maybe it should be that you are only allowed one vote.. Might make it more legit...

Count me as one who will never watch this show again. The ONLY reason I ever watched this season was because of Adam. He could actually carry a note and was entertaining and had stage presence. But let's all console ourselves knowing he will make sooooo much more money than Chris in the long run because he has the talent. Of course we all know AI doesn't really have so much to do with talent. Anyhow I would actually buy a CD of Adam's, but Chris will fade into ho-hum-ness. You go, Adam! You're the real winner!!

Oh boy... I think its funny that because Adam was gay, "homophobic Christians" are to blame. Sure, why not blame us Christians?

For the record, I am a Christian that is against gay marriage and I voted for Adam 300 times last night. His being gay had NOTHING to do with it. It was how close the votes were between the top two when it came down to the top three and all the Danny fans moving their votes to Kris.

So, to the people that have already made comments and will in the future, you're the close minded people who can't believe that a Christian would ever vote for Adam, because I know plenty. And its not because he was gay. It's just how the voting went.

Chris should give up the crown. He knows he didn't earn it.

Adam was robbed of the title of American Idol, but he most certainly will not be robbed of a fantastic career. I can't wait to purchase all of his CD's.

Adam you certainly are my American Idol, there has never been anyone on this show that can match Adam's talent.

Way to go Adam!!!

WOW....not what i expected. Really wanted Adam to win (& I'm Christian!...for those bashing christians because Adam didn't win) He's a unique talent.... Kris is great too in a completely different way. But Adam, wow, he's way more exciting to watch. Like a modern day Elvis. I expect we'll see big things from him even without the AI title. Adam's still the winner to me!!

It's so easy to blame this "injustice" on teenage girls and Christians. People did not vote for Adam because he is so ridiculous.

I am a christian conservative and ADAM ROCKS. He should have won. But he will be one of the biggest stars American Idol has EVER had!!!! Rock on ADAM (and i am a grandmother in her 60's) America got it wrong again!!

Who cares... it's like when the giants beat the patriots in super bowl XXII... we all know it was a freak accident. Adam is better off, now he doesn't have to go sing the horrible song.... actually, he has all the theatrics and vocals of Freddie Mercury, I think Queen should bring him on as their new lead singer!

What an absolute disgrace! I have loved this season because of the talented Adam Lambert, but now will no longer watch the show. I thought idols were selected based on talent. Cowell's face said it all. Simply disgraceful. In my mind, Adam Lambert is the American Idol and that is all I have to say about that!!! F. Gump

Thank you Idol for introducing the world to Adam. I'll bet Simon Cowell is crying about the money he's NOT going to be sharing in.

I wish Kris luck but lets face it, the true talent in the competition was Adam. Adam will go on to become a "world wide star" just as Simon called him last night. I can't wait to see what he'll be able to do once he's free of the stupid Idol tour.

KUDOS TO YOU ADAM!!!!

i am NOT homophobic and i voted for kris! i hate that that is what people keep saying about this win. get over it!!!! people have different tastes and kris' sound is one that appealed to a more broad audience than adams. while a VERY talented vocalist and performer, adam is very broadway, very theatrical at times, and i know its shocking to you glambert crazies who think we're all homophobes for liking someone OTHER THAN ADAM, but a lot of people dont want to listen to his type of performances! for me, i would prefer to listen to a cd that is more in kris allen's genre of music. kris is more commercial, kris is top 40 sounding and top 40 is top 40 because that is what is most popular, most commonly liked and listened to, and that is what comes into play in a televised talent competition where the outcome is generated by the public's VOTES.

Lisa, just wanted to thank you for your blogs on american idol, i thought they were very funny, entertaining and right on!

YES!!!! Rock on Kris!!! I called it since the begining!!!

I voted for Kris, because although I think Adam is amazing, I just prefer to listen to Kris. I enjoyed both of them. Adam will be a superstar no matter what, and really in the end didn't need American Idol. I don't know what it was, but last night, I just thought Kris had a more appealing voice. I have actually voted for both of them through the whole competition, and Allison until just was sent home. And I am a 48 year old woman, who's best buddy besides my wonderful husband, is a fine respectable gay man, who also voted for Kris.

I am not a crazy Christian, I voted for Obama and I'm all for gays marrying...I also am a hugh fan of Kris Allen. Adam is extremely talented, but for ME Kris sang my kind of music. I'm not a rocker, Adam was just too hard core and I couldn't stand when he screamed. I had a hard time with the eye makeup and nail polish. Both guys won. America has voted and Kris is our American Idol, I bet it wasn't even close. I have two boys and their names are Adam and Chris, OMG!!!!!

I can't believe I wasted my time wthis show. I'm done. Adam is much more talented than Kris.

Adam will do well no matter what. This reminds me of the Rueben and Clay finale. Soon people will forget about Kris...I will buy music by Adam....

this could be the last year for idol – when it is obvious that people can vote so many times that the biggest talent to hit the american idol stage gets knocked off in favor of a mediocre who will be forgotten in six months it makes a mockery of the show- if simon decides to leave next year i believe this will have been the reason ----–

Way to go tweeners.....you blew it.

2 years from now, we'll be saying Kris Who? I never thought he should have made the top 12. Adam and Carrie Underwood are the 2 superstars from the show that have longevity.

I am shocked at the results!!!! Whereas I believe that Kris is talented I truly believe that Adam was much more talented. Adam has an incredible voice range and amazing stage presence. Every poll I looked at online showed Adam way ahead !!!!!

Thanks American Idol for letting the 700 Club pick the next winner. I sure hope they sell records for him too before they go off to fight their next cause. I certainly won't be watching American Idol anymore.

Kris got all of Gokey's votes.

There should be an investigation by state to determine if the red states (pre Obama) voted for Kris and Blue for Adam. If so, the show is fatally flawed and I won't watch again.

Thank you so much for blogging this!!! I am working as a Labor and Delivery nurse and couldn't watch it. I kept up through you!!! You are amazing!!

I've said it before...Allison was the greatest talent on the show and Kriss beat her.....so why wouldnt he beat Adam.......?

I am surprized in a way...because Adam should have won...but then like I say....Allison should have been up there with Adam....which is just further proof that the voting must be rigged.

As a person who follows music closely and have watched Idol for all 8 years, this ending was the biggest travesty I have ever seen. I knew Kris would get the most votes, but EVERYONE knows who the better singer/performer is. Not even close. Lambert was the best Idol has had in all 8 seasons. I never thought I would say that after Clarkson and Daughtry, but the vocals/performances speak for themselves. The show invariably becomes a popularity contest. What a joke!!

My only question is....When does Adam's CD come out???

Adam was fun to watch but his falsetto and glam rock image were not enough for me. He seemed to do the same thing for every song. I am a gay-loving, liberal atheist and I really liked Kris' subtlety and voice. I was also really taken-aback by the way the Idol judges and producers tried to influence the outcome this year. I think both men were very talented and it could have gone either way.

I guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more. (previous comment)

This suggests that homosexuals don't support free speech when it disagrees with their position. I thought we (all of us) could vote for whoever we wanted ,for whatever reason we wanted to, as many times as we wanted to.

As far as I could tell, they were both talented and both will be successful.

It's pretty ignorant to assume that homophobia and/or Christianity determined the outcome of a tv reality show. In fact, the above comments of Christians appears to be a 'pot calling the kettle' scenario. It's sad to hear that a tv show affects ones decision to be polite to people or not. Nevertheless, Adam was incredible and Kris was, too. It may very well have been the teenage girl population that swayed the vote, but the AI producers are probably thrilled either way...those kids buy albums!
The top 2...probably 4 on every season go onto do quite well, I'm sure. However, I still don't understand the whole Taylor Hicks thing...must have been a phone glitch.

I am disgusted that people would rather vote for crap like Kris than an outstanding musical genius. Simon didn't even try to hide his disappointment.

Nothing was said about the vote spread, as it was in years past – and even during this season. I really want to know how it fell out. Also, this result will be reminiscent of Ruben/Clay, where the second place finisher fared much better in fame and fortune. I will definitely be an Adam supporter and hope to see many concerts of his.

The best performer and singer ever on Idol did not win. The cutie (and probably with Danny Gokey's votes) won. Even Kris did not think he should have won. I think the media is responsible for Adam losing. Too much hype, and the fact he's gay – the Bible belt wins again. Very disappointing that the best singer ever on this show did not win. Of course Adam will be a superstar, but he was robbed. What a class act he is, though. Did not show his disappointment at all. Adam, you have a 50 something fan for life. Can't wait for your first album.

I love watching all the Adam fans hate on Kris. Hands down, Kris deserves it. Adam was an entertainer, and Kris is a musician. Kris and Gokey were both musicians, and it was easy to see that Gokey's fan base was more likely to migrate over to Kris.
Don't hate, Kris won fair and square. If anything, yeah this was one hell of an upset, and I'm glad I voted!

The nation voted more against Adam than for Chris. Perhaps Adam being queer had something to do with it.

It amazes me how ridiculous you guys are. I don't understand why if someone doesn't like Adam, they must be homophobic, and if someone likes Kris, they must be a bible thumper. I think Adam has great talent, however all the shreiking and howling turned me off early on. If this was the 70s and Glam Rock was still the thing, Adam would be great, but really, you're not going to hear Adam on the radio. Kris on the other hand, you could. It would probably be adult contemporary (which isn't really my thing) but he could do it. He has that whole Jason Mraz/Colbie Callait thing going. Also, the producers basically have been promoting Adam for weeks, and tonight was all about him. I mean, really thy give Kris a duet with Keith Urban, and Adam one with Kiss? They duet on a Queen song? Did they really think they'd sound equally good on that? Adam will be fine, I'm sure. He can go back on broadway, where I think he'd be better anyway.

There is no comparison between the two: Adam is talented and Chris simply cannot sing..cannot sing!!

I think that Adam was definatly the better singer, but her will do better not being bound in the idol contract. When he came out on the weekend I wasent shocked....... I almost think this was his way of getting out of winning....... keeping his options open, knowing that the intollerance of people would stop him from winning, if that makes any sense......

Adam was robbed. Even Kris thought so! The same voters who pushed Gilles aside on Dancing just pushed Adam aside on Idol. Guess who the bigger stars will be!

Oh, and to those of you being gracious towards either/or contestant...thanks. It's nice to see some genuine understanding and appreciation of both sides.

Like I said, both had their highs and lows. Adam's higher-up singing started to seem more like a crutch as time went on, as he used it almost everytime. The same could be said about Kris's guitar and piano, as he did best when playing those.

Kris was gracious in saying Adam deserved it. On a level, he does a bit more. I only wish Idol would've allowed them to both accept the win. I mean I know you can't actually do that, because it messes up results for years to come....but it would have been nice.

Come on guys! You know that America can not be represented by a homosexual! That would be so wrong for our splendid American reputation. We are still living in the Dark Ages . . .

Adam you still are the best and sing like an Angel from heaven!

I hope Adam's sexual orientation didn't dissuade people from voting for him. He rocks and I can't wait to hear how he does now that this circus is over. He's probably better off getting 2nd place b/c now he doesn't have all the restrictions of the Idol label.

As my good friend just pointed out to me, don't forget that Bush won two terms. Never underestimate the general public. Adam was amazing. He will go on to great things.

way to go. this is a right choice

The winner is Adam Lambert, regardless of the vote.
He will be a world wide superstar. Already is.

Candy wilson

You are 57- So you went to college around the time my parents did.
Were you on the planet that MISSED Bowie, Aerosmith, Sabbath, Disco, etc,

Scary? Really?

wow. i use this website for news. it sad to see how many people actually blog about this stuff instead of having a life. i am still in shock.

OMG kris allen over adam OMG? well i like kris but i like ADAM better.....
ADAM should of won?
ADOM u rock .........
just keep going u will make it
i would like to see a single out ADAM, with your name on it.........

Clay Aiken had one of the greatest voices EVER on Idol and when he lost to Reuben, noone said a word about him losing because he was gay. Get over it people!!! Adam is way too over the top and his trying to be sexy was absurd!! That is why he fit in perfectly with Kiss.

Kris is talented!!! He can do it all and I am happy that he won.

Can't we be disappointed/shocked/sad whatever that Adam didn't win without knocking Kris? Can't we be thrilled/shocked/happy beyond-belief that Kris won without knocking Adam?

Adam and Kris are both class acts and deserve better from their so-called fans. For Adam supporters who are especially disappointed – go back and watch his audition/Hollywood week/Top 36 interviews when he describes what he wants to achieve with his participation in Idol. He described it as a showcase/set list for his singing and an opportunity to gain broader public exposure. Other than the Idol title itself, Adam achieved everything and more from his participation in Idol. He's a focused, mature guy and I think he will be the most successful non-winning Idol contestant EVER – not to mention outselling many Idol winners.

I voted for both guys throughout the season (and Allision too) – so I'm okay with the outcome.

Wow...what a complete disappointment. Had to turn it off and explain bigotry to my 8-year-old. I like Kris, but it is unquestionable that Adam is the most talented singer AI has ever seen. Again,,,,, wow. So sad.
once again, America disappoints me.

Kris ended up getting all of Allison's voters and Danny's so I knew he would win! I converted from Allison to Danny to Kris! I never liked Adam, hated his tongue when he sang so I'm SUPER HAPPY Kris won! Yayyy Kris – you soooo deserve this! Congrats!

I'm gay, and I voted for Kris all the way! Adam was way too fake, and too screamy, and dramatic.
Down-to-earth personality and great musicianship rocks over theatricals. Go back to Broadway.

Hey Bodee and Tina waller...The only hate in this blog is the nonsense you are spewing. To blame conservatives and Christians for Adam loosing shows your own ignorance and bigotry. Can't you just watch a great pair of musicians and enjoy it? What next...blame George Bush?

Kris didn't even belong in the Finals and he wins? He can't hit the high notes. He talks and mumbles through the songs to cover up his weak voice. What were they thinking? There were better singers in other 11 finalist that got bumpped off the show before this week.

Idol has jumpped the shark

I knew Kris was going to win because he was the real deal!! Adam was arrogant and he may be very good at entertaining but his singing for the most part was screechee, like nails on a chalkboard. He will go very far though because he is good at what he does... I just didn't feel like I connected to his singing... if I did, I would of voted for him... regardless of his life style... America got this right... I don't believe they got it right when they voted for Taylor Hicks

It took nearly an hour, after Ryan said the phone lines are open, before I could cast my first vote. I've only watched two shows last night's and tonight's and I thought that Adam was the better singer. Adam will sell more tunes than Kris.

What a fantastic and entertaining show!!! I could have lived without seeing Tatiana again but other than that I was totally entertained. It doesn't matter who won the title of American Idol tonight because both are stars in their own right. Adam will go on to be a huge success without the title. i don't know when I've seen a more talented young man.
No one was robbed tonight. The public voted and Kris is who they chose to be the winner. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Quit your whining. Adam may be better off without the restrictions of being an AI.
I'll bet he already has mega deals thrown at him.
Congrats to both.

This is the country that voted for George Bush. Twice. Who cares about talent when there's bland mediocrity in the house.

I love the fact that you Adam Lambert fans will no longer watch American Idol....maybe "screamers" will no longer make it to the finale. By the way, lose the "America hates gays" attitude! Grow up!

Has it occurred to anyone that maybe Kris won because a lot of people thought he was a better singer????

Never watching it again. Another boring winner who won't go anywhere after one record.

This is ridiculous. Adam Lambert is the most talented singer American Idol has ever seen, and America made the wrong choice. His skill as a singer is overwhelming and stunning, and I hope to see him in the near future. Although Chris was talented, there was no way he was number one.

I'd just like to point out the next 20 people after my comment that proved my point.

You think Kris or Adam wants fans like you?

Fans that'll go to the extremes of calling Kris–yes, that's a "K" folks–someone they won't hear of in two years?

Or ones that say snide things like "Adam should stick to Broadway?"

No. They want the ones who, for lack of a better phrae, just "get it."

And most of you just don't.

Are you kidding me? I cannot believe that Kris actually won. I think people are tone deaf, because there is NO WAY Kris is a better talent than Adam. Adam is a natural talent, a showman and a true star and should have won. The two finalists should have been
Adam and Danny. How Danny didn't make the final two astounds me!!!! This was the best season of Idol ever and the finale was great, but I am so disappointed that still, America cannot hear!!!! Kris is an ok singer but absolutely did NOT deserve to win. He even admitted it himself when his name was called out!!!! At least he's a decent guy, (sweet) obviously, honest enough to recognize he shouldn't have won. There is just no way this should have happened. The only good news is that Adam will get a real career out of this!!!! Last words – He was robbed!!!!!

I can't help but feel that there's something terribly wrong with this result. It's not that I didn't like Kris. That's not the case. I liked him and his family and everything. I just didn't like his PERFORMANCES!

Adam, on the other hand... blew me away every week. I must confess that I only watched the show every week to see what Adam was going to do next. Now this...

this sucks, they need to make the voting fair, like every number gets 3 votes..i tried all night to get thru for adam and busy..not one vote!!! they need to change the voting...more like dancing w the stars

Kris is straight, has a pretty blonde wife and a cute little daughter...in other words, safe. Adam is gay, edgy and threatening. It's obvious who the more talented person was and who should have won. But we can't have a gay American Idol winner, can we? I'd love to know what percentage Kris won by.

ADAM should have won!!!!!!!! He was clearly the idol I looked forward to watching and listening to his performance week after week. I can't believe America voted wrong. So dissappointed. And HELLO I am a Christian.

Um, Sam, Kelly Clarkson WON.

Ia m so happy Kris won...he is so humble! WOW! Adam can sing he would be great on broadway...I would definantly win a few Tony awards! I think Kris will be huge loved the duet with Keith Urban! Loved it!

I agree with Bodee. This country and world need to get over issues such as homosexuality. Adam was the best singer and performer all season, but people who call themselves CHRISTIANS can not even be true who is better, they just wear blinders because they do not believe or agree with a persons life style. This contest was NOT about life style, IT WAS ABOUT TALENT. Adam had the best talent singing and performing on stage ALL season hands down!!!!!

Of course this isn't Kris' fault...it is the voters. It's just crazy to vote for someone that FORGOT THE WORDS in the finals...on the idol song no less. Kris is for the most part an OK singer but he just butchered No Boundaries vocally and lyrically.
Adam did an OK job with a terrible song but he was on target with every other performance. In some ways it's good for him to not be locked into a contract that limits his creativity but he deserved this title.

ADAM LAMBERT will be a "HUGE" star and doesn't
need to win AI

Go on keep on ROCKING ADAM
Be true as always

Yes, go kris go... I am so happy... now I know at least things can be fair... Adam is good. but the judges just made it all wrong. Kara keep your clothes on. congratulations Kris

Are you kidding me? You think Obama is better than Bush? You liberals are in for a rude awakening. Just wait. You will wish you had never heard the name, Obama.

Well done, Kris! I'm so happy that people thought for themselves and refused to let the judges sway their votes. Adam has been force fed to the voters all season. While I don't dispute that Adam is enormously talented, I don't think he has as broad an appeal as Kris does. I'm thrilled for Kris; it was a hard fought battle against overwhelming odds. It's good to see that yes, nice guys really CAN finish first.

I'm the biggest Adam fan, but I knew Kris would win.
Adam didn't do anything contemporary to endear himself to the 13yr old girls who buy music.
He blew everyone away with his power vocals and his version of Mad World, but then Kris started to accessible stuff you could hear on the radio and Adam kept doing older stuff.
Like Jamie Foxx said, "it's his to lose."
Meaning he (like the rest of us) knew Adam was the best singer but that if he didn't play his cards right, he could lose it all.
And he did.
Once he shocked us all with the big vocals he should've put those away in his pocket as a secret weapon to unveil later, if need be.
Instead, he hammered us with them song after song and didn't do a single hit off the top 40 today.
I kept yelling at my t.v. – "Adam, turn on the radio! Grab the number one song and sing it! That's all ya gotta do to win it."
And he never did.
It was his to lose, and he lost it.

Chris more modern than Adam? Give me a break! I'm sorry but America got it WRONG BIG TIME this time! Too bad this wasn't Canadian Idol 'cause we up here would have got it right!

Hope Chris can get more out of his mouth on Larry King than he did tonight. Even he expected Adam to win the compettion. What does that say???

Wow! I had no idea that American Idol had anything to do with politics, sexual orientation, eye liner, and religion. It's a T.V. show mostly voted on by middle school girls. How come I am reading so many comments that are so hurtful. There were two very talented finalists and both of them will do well no matter what. Congrats to Chris.

Well, the Christians spoiled the vote, but as they say – the devil has the best tunes.

Go Adam.

My college had a saying about their football team: we may be outscored, but we never lose. Adam may have been outscored, but he is not the loser.

Disappointed for sure. But it's okay, Adam will still be a huge star. That kind of natural talent is too big to hold down.

Adam and Kris will go far with their careers, although it is so nice to see rock again take the stage. Go Adam!!!

well the bible-thumpers in this great country of our managed to steal votes (again) and pick another loser (again).

Seriously, Kris Allen has 1/1000th the talent, range, style, star-power than Adam does and this just goes to show how it's one thing to vote for an underdog, but it's another thing altogether to vote for an underdog who isn't deserving of such praise. In this instance, Kris will appeal to a certain audience which fears diversity and only embrace static 'virtues' that aren't based on any real traditional values but self-imposed, anachronistic social morays that are keeping our country behind in every single regard. Extremely talented, dedicated life-long professionals like Adam Lambert are left to wonder why they can't succeed, which is unfortunately because of closed-minded, holier-than-thou, arrogant religious terrorists (yes they do exist in our country, their called Christian fundamentalists) who can't handle the fact that the world around them is rapidly changing and completely unaware that they'll be 'Left Behind' themselves one of these days..

Good luck Kris Allen, you won't sell many records but at least you're not considered threatening to decadent, antiquated social conservatives who have no idea of what is happening in the world around them but think that God will solve all of humanity's problems if they just pray hard enough – looks like your prayers have been answered this time..

Dumb, dumb, dumb..

Definatelly the most upsetting ending. I will not be watching American Idol ever again.

Allison Iraheta will always be my American Idol.

Upset? Let’s say Kris pulled a robbery. Pure unadulterated BS; now AM is going to “tour” the contestants around for a year? I have a feeling Adam is going to, or should I say should be, absent from further manipulation of this loser show.

Oh well, another lame Idol winner that will disappear in a month. Adam will come out with his album first because he will not be tied down and idol history will repeat itself. I can't wait for Adam's album it should be great.

dang everyone stop griping!!!
everyone has different opinions
they are both amazing singers who have great careers in teh future, no matter who would have won.
calm down
they are both great, i would have been happy if any of them had won
GO KRIS! I AM PROUD OF YOU! and I am also proud of Adam. but Kris way to go! you were so shocked! you voice is beautiful.
How is it an upset when he got the most votes?? obviously America likes him better. don't blame it on the Christians..that is just stupid and ignorant. they aren't the only ppl that watch this show..

overall good SEASON!!!!!! and great finale!!!
congrats!

=))))

And the real winner? HOMOPHOBIA!

The last nail in the coffin for Idol! They are no longer relevant, but it's on FOX afterall, so what do you expect?

OK, Kris wasn't the only finalist to get lyrics wrong....Adam flubbed his line in "Smooth" too, but who can blame him when standing next to someone as talented as Carlos Santana

Kris knew that Adam should have won, most people watching probably felt the same way. They are both so talented though, and what a great show all around! Adam will go on to bigger and better things, and with any luck they'll manage Kris right and he will too.

Congratulations Kris, really refreshing to see just how humble you were even after winning! And thank you Adam for an incredibly entertaining AI this season! The producers have their work cut out for them finding that much talent for next year...

Sorry you feel that way about Christians. Most of them do suck and aren't genuine followers of Jesus. If they were, they wouldn't act the way they do. I follow Jesus, and claim Christianity, but I was pulling for Adam. He is a once in a decade talent. He should have won hands down. He'll have a huge career regardless.

Just try to overlook my ignorant "brethren" who are under the religion of Jesus. I'm have relationship with Jesus. That's where it's at. There's a huge difference worth checking into.

I want a recount! Bring all those ballots from Florida back!

Oh heck yes....The best man won....excellent!!

I will never watch American Idol again. It is supposed to be a singing competition, with the best singer winning. Clearly, Adam was the better singer, performer, hands down.

Mediocrity won this night, hands down. I'm disgusted.

Lisa said: "Had to turn it off and explain bigotry to my 8-year-old.... America disappoints me." Hey Lisa, how do you know America voted based on bigotry? Did you talk to all the people that voted? Is it possible more people liked Kris? Just because people have different artistic tastes than you does not make them a bigot. Maybe you should explain that to your 8-year old.

To really get a true winner, it needs to be limited to ONE vote per phone number – then you will truly know who won rather than a frenetic calling spree that skews the true voice of America. Regardless, Adam and Kris are both good in their own right, just very different. I wish both of them the very best in their careers, along with Danny and Allison. FANTASTIC results show!!!!!!

What just happened?

something is rotten in Denmark!!!!! Who's messing around?

Yes, not everyone who voted for Kris was homophobic and a bible thumper, but even CNN reported earlier ... "there is buzz out there in the blogosphere that religious “Idol” watchers, many of whom were Danny Gokey fans, are rallying around Kris Allen."

Both are talented, but the reality is that the winner can be crap and still win if they get enough votes from special interest groups.

Talk about the BIGGEST "WTH" moment I think I have ever had, ever. I thought for sure Adam was going to win but I am SO happy Kris did. I really did love them both. Kris glided right in there man, and I love how he did it. Adam will be a rockstar though. No matter what happened, that dude with kick it with the best.

Adam, you are the winner!! you are so talented, you shine! the show is to find the super star singer, they found it, it is you! not the winner, but YOU!

My goodness, get over your all self! I am not a tweeny bopper, nor would I say I am an over the top Christian. I am 54 years young and have loved Kris Allen for most of the season. Voting for him all the way. I truly do not care for Adams screaming, he can sing but I wish he would cut down on the scream. Anybody can scream, but a true talent sings the song. Singing without funky clothes or make-up Kris let us into the emotions of his soul. I never quite felt that with Adam, it was always the performance, the show, the way over the top ending scream, but flat of real true emotion. At least that has been my opinion, but then everyone has one don't we all. I believe the better talent won!

I don't think it was a matter of religion or sexual orientation, at least not for me, I'm from San Diego, where Adam is from and have a son who is gay. I would have been ecstatic with any of the top4 winning. I just think that Adam was pushed on us by the producers, letting guest performers go out on stage wearing any of the contestants name on their clothing for instance, should not be allowed. I do not blame Adam in any way for that or any of the other things that made me not vote for him,(and in fairness, I withheld all my votes during the last couple of weeks, I really couldn't choose) in fact, I am a 63 year old Grandmother (who's brother-in-law put together & produced a group in the 60's named Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, they sold a few million records in their time) and will be the first in line for Adam and Kris and Danny and Allison's cd's. They are all great and all in different ways.

cracks me up how whenever something does not go a certain way for the liberals the hate filled insults insults start flying about how 'hateful' everyone else but themselves are.
ummm. look in the mirror to see where the real hate is stemming from.
yes, that is you YOU LOSE, LISA and others

Americans have finally gotten something right. i'm so happy for Chris, i still cannot digest Adam singing. The right WINNER has been crown

WHERE WAS MATT GIRAUD?! THEY COMPLETELY IGNORED HIM NO DUET, JUST ONE...ONE VERSE ON THE SANTANA SONG! WHY, WHY DID THEY DO THIS TO POOR MATT! EVEN AN 11TH PLACE CONTESTANT GOT TO SING MORE THAN MATT! NOT FAIR I'M SO MAD, SO SAD...AND POOR MATT LOOKED SO SAD ALL NIGHT LONG! AMERICAN IDOL SUCKS! AND I DON'T EVEN WANT TO BELIEVE THAT THEY CUT MATT'S DUET BECAUSE OF TIME CAUSE THAT IS NO...NO EXCUSE! MATT U DESERVE SOOOO MUCH BETTER THAT THIS AND U WILL GET BETTER THAN THIS.

What a disappointment! Now American Idol is a "vote the cute guy" contest. Judging by talent, Kris should have come in no better than 4th behind Danny (my favorite), Adam, and Allison.

I just noticed these blog entries are moderated. Sadly, there does not appear to be a filter for religious bigotry and persecution.

I think Adam won because of Bush. It's all W's fault.

THIS IS NOT A TALENT CONTEST, THIS IS A POPULARITY CONTEST
VERY SAD, VERY SAD INDEED.

For all of you who claim that Adam didn't win because he was gay and because Christian people wouldn't vote for him, how did he make it to the finals in the first place?

They are both talented and both have strengths in a completely different genre of music. Let's face it, they will both be successful with different fan bases. Real rock and roll fans don't watch AI anyways. Why all the hatred?

Adam was a great PERFORMER but I could not tolerate the screaming. Plus, its fun to cheer for the underdog. I think a lot of people were dismayed that the judges practically handed the victory to Adam.

In any case, I wish the camera would have been on Simon's face when they announced the winner.

It's a huge mistake. This show is not indicative of an artist's abilities or success potential. Kris can't even be heard! He simply has no range. Just compare him to last year's David Cook and all the real artists out there. NOW he has to compete against all of that to sell records! Adam is the real winner as far as anything that matters goes. Can't wait for his original music to make it big! Kris will be forgotten soon.

How can someone win when they forgot the words in one of the songs in the fanal songs? I do agree with Lis this country voted gor GW 2X so we do have issues, or some people do. Adam was the real idol this year, and he will be the one going out making all the albums. Did you notice at the end Simon was not standing and cheering for Kris. He knew who should of won.

I am very happy that Kris won!! There is no arguing that Adam is EXTREMELY talented, but American Idol he is not. The American Idol is not the next lead singer of KISS. The American Idol is the person who will consistently have hits on the top 40 and will appeal to mainstream music lovers. Kris appeals to a wider demographic. It had nothing to do with Adam's sexuality, personality or religious beliefs. It just comes down to who really fits the title, and clearly Kris fits it well!

What is with all these people making comments about "religious homophobes"?? Seriously? did i miss something that said Adam was the anti-Christ AND 100% gay?? True Kris fans didn't vote for HIM because they thought Adam was an evil freak! Everyone knows that Adam could sing anything and sing it to the tops – but the bottom line is Kris won – SO let's let him take the title and enjoy it!

Either way, they are both winners!! Either one winning would have made me smile!!

(PS – The best part of the show – when Kara showed bikini girl up – LOL!! WOW was that funny!!!)

Adam has some incredible pipes, but I got tired of his screeching and theatrics.

Kris has heart. Even singing the final song last night, I could understand the words a lot better. Yep, he had trouble reaching some of the notes, but I could FEEL his singing much more. Kris connects as an artist and musician. Adam performs, and he does a very good job of it.

While I hope Adam has a good career, I got tired of the screamers in the glam-rock 80s. Kris ...now there's an album I'm looking forward to!

Congratulations, Kris Allen! You deserved it! What most people don't realize is that Kris won last week too! The bottom two were Adam and Danny, which is why Simon was visibly surprised when Kris was told he was safe. Think about it–wasn't even Danny's votes!

I think it is ironic how some Adam fans are calling people who voted for Kris hate filled and homophobic Christians when the rant against "homophobic Christians" is hate filled in its own right. I think its more about who the teens liked more than it was about some heavy political overtones. Kris was also a very likable guy and Americans do like the underdog as well.

I think the whole thing was a farce .We all know why Adam was not put in as the AI . he didn't fit the mold of the "perfect AI" like Kris did.Adam could sing anything anytime week after week ,and he was consistent. Kris was not .I'm afraid that AI will lose viewers on this one.

Way to go Kris! You have talent and we are glad you won!!

The only reason Kris thought Adam was going to win is because the judges have pulled for Adam this whole season. When Paula Abdul compared Adam to artists like Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler that was it for me. Adam is not THAT GOOD!

1) Go Kris! – I would rather listen to your soulful style any day over screaming into a microphone.

2) The great country of America was founded on conservative principles. If you don't like it, no one is keeping you here. Quite complaining and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

3) Liberal government intervention is what is destroying our economy....thanks guys.

Man, I can not believe all of the Kris bashing on here. Because people enjoy different types of music does not make them hateful. I thought Adam was a great performer. The first time he did "Mad World" it was awesome, but overall his singing was not really my style and I probably would not buy his album ( I bet he puts on an incredible concert though). I think Kris won because he had a wider appeal, and agree that the Danny fans voted for him because they preferred his style of music. I also think that Kris fans had a chip on their shoulder because the judges seemed to favor Adam. Randy was the only one that seemed to be somewhat objective when Adam sang. Anyway, I think they both have the potential to have great careers.

I'm one of the millions who are shocked but I liked both Kris & Adam. I do think Adam is the bigger talent of the two but sometimes not winning can be the best thing that can happen. Look at Chris Daughtry & Jennifer Hudson. At least Adam won't have to record that lame song Kara had a hand in writing. All you haters, don't be pissed. I think it was assumed Adam was the all-out winner & people didn't vote. His career is just starting & he's going to do just fine. Congratulations Kris. America has spoken!

I am so sorry for Adam Lambert. He is the winner, no question about it. This just goes to show how little cultural knowledge the masses possess, and how much power is vested upon them...

Don't worry, Adam, you will be the biggest star to come out of American Idol, ever. By the way, you took it with the grace that is required of someone who is going to be very, very big.

As for Kris, you are a lovely person too. Enjoy your successes to come.

Adam Lambert is everything American Idol ever wanted. He sings great, looks great, is original, and makes every song his own. He could very much turn into the biggest Idol contestant ever and America has goofed. Kris seems to be a really good person with talent, but Adam could be another Elvis. Simon Cowell didn't look happy at all.

Baily, I agree with your comments. Why to people have to bring in politics, sexual orientation, eye liner, and religion? Can't we just enjoy the great music?

Hey! It's O-K! Really. Let Kris have it–he needed it. He's about to enter the music industry as a John Mayer-Rob Thomas hybrid, but guess what? Those people have already established that genre, there' s no beating it. Meanwhile, there is NO ONE like Adam, he's launching of the biggest platform imaginable. He's a media sensation and a complete icon. Now he can go his own way, rock his nail polish, and scream his way straight to the stop.

Go get 'em, Adam! Melt their faces off! Enjoy it Kris, but it's only 15 minutes compared to Adam's future of fame. (And I'm horribly sorry you have to sing Kara's stupid song, but at least Adam doesn't have to.)

bodee says – I guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more

Kevinr says in response – Sounds like you are the narrow minded person with the hatred. issues.

I agree with kevinr! as a christian bodee you are just as narrow minded as the people you think you are talkin about.

It's amazing how people whine about the some of the most insignificant things in this world. Who cares who "won"? They will both have great careers.

And as a gay man, I'm glad Kris won. Adam has a great voice, but I would buy Kris' music long bfore Adam's. I'm not into that whole "hard rock" crap, and Adam screamed way too much in every performance.

Adam is Better, but I long ago realized talent has nothing to do with who wins on this show. Anyway I think you guys should blog "So You Think You Can Dance" which starts tomorrow. That show is amazing!

Kris is multitalented and is not just a screamer with eyeliner. Adam represents what is freakish about America and we in the heartland are sick and tired of it!!! We are fed up with the way Miss California was treated. Take notice. We will not be taxed to death and we will not tolerate freaks being put on a pedestal.

Daannngggg.... Can we spare the religious war since after all...it is only American Idol! Get a life.

NOT FAIR! I assume the religious right spoiled it and caused the upset due to Adam's homosexuality.

CLEARLY, clearly Adam was the undeniably winner. Maybe we will hear Kris on muzak.

wait... Adam lost!? Oh, that's DEFINITELY Bush's fault.

America got it wrong! This is a talent competition! Adam is clearly the most talented! Kris won on his looks, and the Danny Goeke fans switching their votes to the contestant most like him!

My prediction…Simon and Kara are gone next season while Kris is struggling with a album no one wants, and Adam is kicking back in his mansion and traded in his Ford Fusion for a Leer Jet.

you should blog "So you think you can dance" – although you won't get much of a blogging break since it starts tomorrow!

America got it wrong, plain and simple. All the little 12 year old girl tweeters pushed Kris over the top. This is a talent show, and the best man won. I'm so disappointed in America, and will not vote or watch next year.

This was the first season that I watched American Idol every night. I am sorry I wasted my time. I looked forward to it every week because of Adam Lambert. I will never waste my time watching it again.

i don't understand why some ppl think this boils down to having a gay or straight winner? obviously, kris had more gung-ho fans...ryan didn't even announce how (not) close the votes were...and he usually does when the votes are neck to neck.

fyi...arkansas contributed 38 million of the final votes (just saw this on fox news). where were adam's fans when it mattered the most?

you can blame it all on the teenies for voting for kris...but the teenies are the ones who are buying the albums and downloading music from itunes! n'sync, backstreet boys, miley cyrus, knotb....the list goes on.......................

Congrats to Kris. Every week I would see this little guy on stage getting better and better and standing tall against power singers Danny and Adam. He showed true class and humility. I think he is VERY deserving of the AI title.

Nothing against Adam - he just went overboard too much. And sometimes, his vocals hurt my ears.

I am so damn glad that Kris won.

I guess the Media favorite didn't win. Kris couldn't hit the high notes like Adam but he had more talent. Adam will be great on Broadway with his talent but he is not a recording artist. Congrats to Kris, I just can't stand that you have to sing that awful song as your first single....I guess Ameriaca is tired of the media trying to push their views on them. Go Kris!

As two of the 'Old Folks' (58 & 57), my wife & I fell in love with Adam and his brilliance. All season long, my wife kept saying things like "Freddie is really smiling now' and when he sang with Queen, tears came to her eyes.
We'll be camping out with all the kids the night before Adam's first CD is released. A star is born and his name is Adam!
Rock on!

Am I disappointed? Hell yeah! Will I stop watching the AI because Adam lost? Hell NO. Remember ppl, if we hadn't seen him on AI in the first place, we wouldn't know who he is. Every year AI produces a star, and many times its not the winner. Keep watching and keep voting for the one you think is best. People may have gotten it wrong, but in the end, money and concerts will reveal the real winner.

Quit whining, and get ready to be pissed off next year when it will probably happen again.

I have followed this blog with as much interest as actually watching American Idol. I think the erroneous assumption that "homophobic Christians" are solely responsible for the outcome is as hysterical as it is disappointing. First of all, this is a TV show, not something that is going to affect the quality of our everyday life. The personal and even political insults that have been hurled around in this blog concerning A TV SHOW (yes, I said it again) makes me sad for what a great divide we still have to bridge. I am a gay male and I thought, personally, that Kris' consistent, contolled and emotional song delivery demonstrated the kind of artist I could support. It wasn't about either one's sexuality or looks. Why can't we like different things and still get along???? This contest wasn't fixed and Fox (probably the edgiest of the major networks) did not prohibit a "gay" person from winning. While Adam is theatrical and moderately flamboyant, I have yet to hear of him declaring his sexuality to the public. The fact that it has permeated this contest and discussion is disgusting to say the least.

America in the 21st century just doesn't seem to appreciate larger-than-life. Well, at least AI voters don't. There are enough of the rest of us to give Adam the great career he so richly deserves.

What to blog next? SYTYCD, of course. A hugely entertaining and creative show, and its voters usually get it right.

I truly think Adam should have won. I am a conservative Christian who realizes the contest is about singing. And, Adam is by far the best artist I've ever seen on American Idol. He truly deserved to win. I believe he will become a rock icon and will have so much success in the following years. Go Adam! You have the best rock voice I've ever heard, and I have listened to many rock artists for many years. This should not have become a conservative/moral voting deal, it was all about talent - and the true artist is Adam Lambert.

PS
Kris could not even sing the song and in the end properly, nor hit the high notes that Adam could hit in it the night before.

Give me a break. There is nothing I loathe more than "right wingers" in this country or the "religious right" spoilers.

Bodie: guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more. --- huh? what does being christian and homophobic have to do with anything? Kris won because he is adorable and AI fans are 10 year old girls and i dont really think they care about Kris being Christian or Adam being gay. I dont even think they care if Kris can sing or not. They just think he is cute. Hellooooo...Jonas Brothers! none of them can sing. You are being the hateful and judgemental one.

Don't really understand why everyone is so upset about Kris winning? My wife and I have watched the show from the start, we have repeatedly thought that a) Adam was the best singer but that b) we are far more likely to see Kris live, and buy Kris's music, than Adam.

Adam is, I believe, the most talented this show has seen since Daughtry (maybe even more so), but Kris is also very talented, and simply is more mainstream and appeals to a broader demographic of Americans. This is just as much a popularity contest...if they wanted it to be based purely on talent they would stick to judges and wouldn't have America pick the winner.

Kris is another in a string of boring useless so called singers who will go no where with their career. Just like all the other idol winners except for the Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Yet to see anything great from David Cook either. It is a bunch of boring 12 yr old's voting. Too bad because i think this was the worst idol finale ever and no one was thrilled with the winner.

Adam will rock and make millions. You'll see him on broadway and everywhere. Kris will never been seen from again after his 1 year tour with idol. Even his parents looked weird when they announced he won. Idol management just fell off their chairs to the sound of losing millions by not having Adam as the top dog.

"Biggest upset you have ever seen"? C'mon. Are you 12? You must not have seen very much in your life.
Anyway, not every song has to have a wail in it, as Adam did. Sure he can hit the high notes, but his wail got so annoying, song after song.
Kris really can create though.

Even Chris knew it should have been Adam. Adam is the star who brought back the ratings. I love Chris, but Adam is our American Idol.

Matt, there really should be a filter for sore losers... or for people who think that every time some (hugely important) decision doesn't go their way it's because they or their views are discriminated against so it must be bigotry. Turns out your guy/gurl lost. He'll do well... don't get me wrong.... but it's not bigotry, persecution, or any other ugly thing so look in the mirror and get over it.

Never one time did Adam Lambert behave indecently on that stage. Never one time did he 'gay it up' for the audience. He was immaculately poised, honestly grateful for comments, appreciative of the staff and audience and THE MOST TALENTED OF ANY IDOL CONTESTANT EVER.

I never once considered Adam's dramatic/theatrical presentation to be anything more than THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A STAR. What he did/does/wants/likes offstage is his business. After all, he didn't run for Miss USA.

Kris, mouse man with a guitar, better get to church Sunday and thank all those homophobes and preteen girls with a crush.

JMHO

I LOVE Adam and I'm sad he didn't win – but at least he won't be tied down to the Idol contract that seems to run most 'winners' into the ground. We've seen several Idol 'losers' in the past go on to have AMAZING careers (Clay Aiken, Elliot Yamin) and Adam will be one of them. In a year no one will know who Kris Allen is...but Adam will be on Broadway. Can't wait to see him live on stage!!!

im just in shock... that any one cares... its over. they may be shot and killed in bloomindales... or carts,, or rodeo drive,,, who gives a flyin fug

And this year's American Idol is..........Rubin Studdard, no wait Fantasia Borino, no not her either TAYLOR HICKS, that's not right either IT IS Chris...wait did I spell that right.....KRIS........ah heck I don't even know what his last name is and I've watch this show all season.

Congratulations Kris you've join the long and illustrious list of American Idolists we will have forgot 1 week from now.

Enjoy the moment because most of us will forget you quickly......even the millions who voted for you and claim they will buy your albums.....not really.

Once again America proves how stupid it can be when it comes to voting for just about anything.

Holy smokes!!! I knew there would be a lot of bitterness, but jeez... I'm a Christian who thinks that Adam Lambert is a HUGE talent. His sexuality is between him and God. That said, I would absolutely buy a ticket to most any kind of theater performance he would be in, but I wouldn't buy an album/cd. I've downloaded 6 of Kris' performances (videos) and 1 of Adam's – I can't take the stadium-rock screaming.... I can listen to Kris all day but Adam's stuff is too LOUD for everyday listening IMHO.

I sure hope Adam gets signed to front a very cool band – Queen, maybe? I couldn't take an entire concert, but I'd absolutely download some videos.

Remember folks, America voted – Adam and Kris don't deserve the personal attacks here. Both showed extreme graciousness towards each other and that should be commended.

Honestly.....Unique entertainers who have won American Idol have crashed and burned. Fantasia and Taylor Hicks.....both unique....neither one made it big as recording artists. America learned their lesson that unique is not always better. Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood.....both made it big and they appeal to the people who buy the records.

Just because I didn't like Adam does not mean I am homophobic! I have ears and they didn't like the screaming Adam did a large majority of the time. When he just sang a song in his nice smooth voice, he was great, but the rocker side was brutal at times.

Ok I want to know, where is that proof that Adam is gay? I'm not saying he isn't but where have you people heard this? Is it because he grew up in theater? Are all males in theater gay? Someone please fill me in.

Um, if the Left is so "liberal" and accepting, why doesn't the President support Gay Marriage

I am so happy Kris won!! I love Adam but I honestly think he would make a better broadway star not a pop/top 40 star. I think Adam is talented in a lot of ways but I honestly cannot see him selling a lot of albums……he screams way to much! He reminds me of a 80’s hair band and I loved 80’s hair bands but how much of that is really selling these days? Not much….I think the right person is the winner.

I think it is rediculous that people would use the religion, gay card and teeny bopper stuff to determine why someone didn’t win. I am not religious, a teenager and my mom is a lesbian so people get a life. He won because people voted for him…..period!!

I was originally pulling for Kris a few weeks ago because I found him both attractive and enjoyed his singing style. But then I had to be completely honest as I seriously compared Kris and Adam's overall performances. Adam should have won, regardless of his taste in clothes, music or sexuality. I'm only sorry that when future American Idol shows air, the two BEST singers of the show's history, Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert will not be introduced as "winners" of any season. That is if either of them decide to appear on a future show. I know that if I were in either of their shoes, I certainly wouldn't. I haven't watched American Idol since Clay Aiken lost to some big, black guy, Ruben something-or-other? I started watching this year, sometime last month and thought it was going to be a great finale between Adam and Kris. They both sang great, but to be honest, everytime Adam sang it was pitch perfect and "entertaining" to watch him and especially to hear him. Kris is a great guy and has a wonderful voice, but the title belonged to Adam and everyone (if they're REALLY honest with themselves) knows it.

I am baffled to say the least. How can you compare Adam's remarkable vocals to Kris's mediocre vocals. Kris is a really nice guy, but I didn't think this was a congeniality contest. My guess is that the people of Conway Arkansas have nothing better to do than sit on the phones and vote repeatedly. Even Kris knows this is a joke. If this how Idol is going to be from now on, they might as well make this the last season.

My heart goes out to Adam...the REAL AMERICAN IDOL! We will see who the real winner is next year when Adam earns 10 platinum records while Kris struggles for just one.

Here is the phrase of the night: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

The most talented person did NOT win American Idol! Kind of feels like when Bush won over Gore. Not that Kris isn't talented – he is. He was my second favorite. But he should have been just that – second!

I stammer. Whaaaaat? And Yes, I am a qualified, legit musician with an ear.
This is where Simon's SAVE would have been appropriate.
Such is the dangerous power of a 12 year old girl in Missouri with a cell phone.
I think Kris is just an okay singer, an okay small stage performer and actually
a lightweight that will get a few months of attention and then a coffee house gig.
He's of the
-1- John Mayer genre (boring-but thanks to Jennifer Aniston he was interesting for a little while),
-2- small town high school (read:well mannered but to immature at his age)
-3- married with a kid (think John Lennon's wife Cynthia and baby were assets? Nope).
-4- not an alpha. (dog eat dog business)

So for all you preteen hysterical crying fans/girls from Arkansasi join the ranks fast finger honor roll! Your obsessive texting and calling swayed the vote. Only really – for the wrong person. Adam Lambert was cheated. By you.
Aren't you proud? Good Job girls. Maybe Idol will put some system in place where you can't cheat the system.
JMHO.

poe

I am not a homophobic Christian, but I am pleased Kris won. I come from a theatre background, and definitely love a great performer, but I just wasn't a huge fan of Adam. He was a fabulous entertainer and singer, and he does have a great career ahead. I just can't see myself listening to an entire album of his screeching! I enjoy a nice acoustic sound, so Kris is my favorite. And I am not a twelve year old either.

I was thrilled by the entire show! It was full of suprises and truly great entertainment. I started the season as a true ADAM fan but the last three weeks I switched over to KRIS. I began to find Adam a little too theatrical for my taste. Although I would love to see Adam in concert, I believe Kris has the more original talent and I would buy his CD's over Adam's. Great American Idol Season! Kudos to all.

Kris will just be another Taylor Hicks. He will soon be forgotten but Adam will be like Chris Daughtry or others who have come in second and have been more successful. Two nights in a row America got it wrong. Once on Idol and Once on Dancing with the Stars.

I stammer. Whaaaaat? And Yes, I am a qualified, legit musician with an ear.
This is where Simon's SAVE would have been appropriate.
Such is the dangerous power of a 12 year old girl in Missouri with a cell phone.
I think Kris is just an okay singer, an okay small stage performer and actually
a lightweight that will get a few months of attention and then a coffee house gig.
He's of the
-1- John Mayer genre (boring-but thanks to Jennifer Aniston he was interesting for a little while),
-2- small town high school (read:well mannered but to immature at his age)
-3- married with a kid (think John Lennon's wife Cynthia and baby were assets? Nope).
-4- not an alpha. (dog eat dog business)

So for all you preteen hysterical crying fans/girls from Missouri join the ranks fast finger honor roll! Your obsessive texting and calling swayed the vote. Only really – for the wrong person. Adam Lambert was cheated. By you.
Aren't you proud? Good Job girls. Maybe Idol will put some system in place where you can't cheat the system.
JMHO.

poe

So now you all know how I felt when Obama won.

i didn't care for the fact that they sandbagged "bikini girl" – really low class of AI. she in no way knew what was coming. okay, we KNOW kara (the blowhard) can sing – the show wasn't about "if kara can sing." it's about featuring young undiscovered talent. "bikini girl" had her schtick, sure, but she didn't deserve the gobsmack she got tonight. she tried to keep on singing, but clearly was shaken by the surprise. can we vote kara off, please?

Unfortunately for Kris, who is going to be "the American Idol second to Adam Lambert".
I really think Kris is a nice guy. But tonite Adam just ruled the stage.
And Kris is going to be stuck with that awful song as his debut.

I knew Kris was going to pull it out tonight, he has had a loyal fan base from the early stages of the competition. Adam has the range and showmanship but Kris cannot be overlooked for pure vocals, originality and musicianship. They are both great talents, almost polar opposites in terms of music style but great in their own rights. I believe both of these guys have what it takes to put on a show and keep an audience interested. With Adam you never know where he is going to take you vocally along with his over the top theatrics. While Kris can rock out with a mic, smooth you over with the piano and then get you moving with the strum of his guitar. This is definitely an upset based on what everyone expected but after that Kanye remake I think Kris won over enough fans to bring it home. Both of these guys are going to go a long way! The biggest question is how will Adam be marketed???

Ok, here's how I see it IMHO. At first I was very upset because I am a big fan of Adam, hands down. But, after thinking about it for a bit, I've now decided that I am happy for Kris. I'll tell you why.... It doesn't take a genius to admit that talent wise, Adam is better. America knows that Adam will not have a problem moving forward and becoming a mega superstar. It's a give in. But, by Kris winning it, it is allowing him to have a better chance at becoming a star himself. That is why Adam looked genuinely happy for Kris. Does this make sense? I think it's cool actually.

A sad night for the so-called Talent competition on American Idol. It was clear going in that the "fix was in" and Kris was going to win, despite an obvious LACK OF TALENT compared to Danny or Adam (and a few others besides). I'm certain he's a nice guy, and more attractive than some, but his voice is not star quality.

In a year, or two, he'll be performing at Disney and Adam will be singing with Bono, KISS, Queen, Aerosmith, and many other star performers.

If there was a loser tonight, it was American Idols' voting system that allows phone banks to rig the outcome. Credibility was lost tonight, you could see it on Simon's face at the end. Even Kris couldn't believe the results – he's at least honest.

Amazing – amazing that he won! Adam will have a fantastic career but Kris captured our hearts and will have an absolutely amazing album. Simon and Idol producers were COMPLETELY WRONG all season – and Kris won despite the lack of exposure and support. God bless you buddy, and can't wait for your album! Adam, you will be incredible whatever you end up doing!

FANTASTIC, OUT OF SIGHT !!!!!!!!!

SO HAPPY KRIS WON!!!!!! WHO SAID "GOOD GUY'S FINISH LAST??"

ADAM NEVER SHOULD OF BEEN IN THE MIX AT ALL.. HE'S DONE B-WAY SHOW AND OTHER GIS PROFESSIONALY,,,

THANK YOU AMERICA!!!!!

Welcome to the new America. It's Obama time. Americans now have to be safe. Government regulation, back to basics. Middle of the road for everything, including entertainment. This should be no surprise. Adam is good, but he aint the milquetoast the people want.

Thanks.. I knew you'd have the results! Yay Kris!

The best man did not win tonight.

Adam will go on to achieve greatness, and Kris... well, he'll be another Taylor Hicks. Sorry, but it's true.

American Idol definitely needs to change how the voting is done. It should be ONE vote per phone line, and the Judges should get to have a portion of the vote as a deciding factor.

Whaaatt!! Kris, who??? The other guy that's not Adam Lambert won? If Idol would count unique votes or who hand the most number of sales on I-Tunes, then hands down Adam would have won. Kris probably would have faded away really fast without the help of the promoting that the first place winner gets. On the other hand, Adam will succeed in a much greater way, naturally. Adam is a multi-talented entertainer. Kris, nice guy, but even Kris said Adam deserves this award rather than himself....

These results show how much the average American appreciates quality... Thanks to the standard red neck out there, that can find the time to vote for these kind of shows, they have achieved to get messed up results both with last night's Dancing With The Stars and today's American Idol.
But that's OK, that's their " intellectually empty" America, their crappy TV, where the TV companies push more and more commercials through with no end in sight while the programming is more than questionable.
That's the America with more motorcycles, RV's, Sea-Doo's, etc…per household, than books for crying out loud.
And that's yet another sign that American world supremacy is about to end, just like the Roman empire did 2000 years ago.
Oh well...

BOOO to all the haters! Dang people.. the are both going to be successful! Kris made me switch though.. and I LOVED Adam.. still do but after Heartless, I was sold on Kris.

Adam belongs in the theatre, on Broadway! He is very talented, but not the kind of artist that will sell well with the young crowd. I think Danny was a better talent then both Adam and Kris! So I didn't even bother to vote. This was an incredibly talented group this season...Good Luck to them all.

i've watched this show faithfully for seven years. It's been part of my kids' childhoods, watching AI together. And our favorite didn't always win, but it was all in good fun, and inspiring to watch the undiscovered talent emerge. Not this year. Kris winning over such an amazing talent as Adam is demoralizing and pathetic. I'm sure Kris is a nice enough guy, but Adam's originality and fearlessness and TALENT were amazing. And the judging, always funky, was worse than ever this year. In our house, we've all decided not to support the AI franchise anymore – too disappointing, for an ultimately empty cause.

Maybe if Glamberace sang a song from the last decade, he would have gained some teeny bopper fans as well. Can't say that I'm upset about this one though. His voice is like a screwdriver to my skull.

AI is doomed until the American populace can put away their prejudices and recognize talent and vote on talent alone. Kris can sing but no one will recognize him next month. Adam should have won. No more AI for me. Simon Cowell, it is time to quit.

Debi....I am with you. Our KRIS won!!!! I'm 62 years old, love rock'n'roll, thought Adam was good.....but LOVED Kris. Voted every week for him, no less than 100 times. Tried for 2 1/2 hours last night and could only get 90 votes in! Obviously, America voted how they felt. There is no doubt that Adam will go far...but we have our new American Idol and I for one, will be celebrating Kris' success.

Based on tonight's results, Simon and Kara should leave Fox and create a show that does REAL talent justice.

jdzathews, you just proved it is bigotry. "your just sad your guy/gurl didn't win"? so you must be one of the homophobes that voted for Kris based on your hatred for Adam – way to go, redneck!

Adam absolutely was the most talented by far this season and maybe all of the seasons. I'm a 35 year married mother and I voted for Adam as many times as I could get through, which wasn't many and I tried for 4 hours. I think Lisa is right about the little girls calling for Kris but really is America that prejudiced against people. We couldn't even let the most talented person win. Shame on us all for putting up with these people who are so hateful towards others who are not like them. I really think Fox and American Idol lost tonight.

I guess that must be why Carrie Underwood won too (won AI and a bazillion awards after that!)??? Because she's a "gosh darn good ole' country girl who's "christian"?? LOL!! Yeah, I'm sure people only win this show because they're anti-gay christians – not because they have talent? (ok... well, Taylor Hicks was the exception I suppose??) There sure are some funny blogs on here...

Bottom line – Kris and Adam are both great acheivers no matter what end of the spectrum they are on!! Way to go boys!

I tried all night to vote for Adam but could never get in....i suspect it was the same for Chris...so same number of phone lines...same amout of time for each vote...same amount of time to vote....for both Chris and Adam...if all the lines were busy the full 4 hours...wouldn't that equal a tie? except that at&t customers can text...did Chris have more at&t customer votes.
don't get me wrong...Chris is a great singer and either of them deserves the win...but it makes me wonder about how the voting works.

All of you blaming Christians and bigots and such are really missing the obvious. Adam lost because of Gokey fans. It's really that simple. If someone liked Danny Gokey's type/style of singing who do you think they are more likely to gravitate to; Adam or Kris? Kris is more in line with Danny's style so when Danny was voted off they probably near doubled Kris' vote count. Stop spreading your own hate with conspiracy theories. Besides, it makes no difference if Adam got first or second. At this point Adam doesn't need Idol to be successful, Kris, though, will actually benefit from winning.

Great season. Probably the best overall talent we've seen. Which means there really are no losers. Kris probably will not be a long term star, but his sound clearly resonates with a LOT of people.....he had to get over 50 million votes. And, even if those were all tweens and "Christians", he'll make a LOT of money for his producers.

Adam clearly had more signing talent and stage presence, but his style (hopefully not all the media stuff about his sexuality) did not connect with as many people as Kris - or the tweens are just more persistent at hitting the phone or text lines. I loved the comment about the parents reaction to the bills they will be receiving.

Not to worry....Adam will do fine.....in fact, he will be great. I really liked the idea of him becoming the lead signer for Queen. I didn't think I'd hear a replacement for Freddy, but he could do it.

Hey, in terms of all the harsh comments, keep in mind, it's a TV show......

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA it's awesome seeing all the Adam fans crying foul and complaining. He lost, get over it. He's a good singer but I don't want to listen to an entire CD of his self indulgent shrieking.

Absolutely stunned!
How could anyone pick Kris over Adam!
Adams is a fabulous singer – with a range envious of well-seasoned veteran performers with vocals and performances honed to a tee!!
His interpretations of songs was super – with a stage presence /confidence and charisma factor above board. This is a travesty.
Although Kris improved much in the last two shows. Come on! A limited vocal range. No different than any singing contest on a Saturday night in small town American. Even he did not want to go through with this charade.
Adam power-packed rocking with and even outshone aging Kiss band members in one of the best American Idol finale shows – ever!
Shame! Adam's the one who will top the charts, sell out stadiums and is a force to be reckoned with – the very best to ever come across on American Idol.
This show now is being misrepresented, I guess, now by little old ladies voting I guess – and out-slams those past errors of giving a well-deserved crown to Clay Aitken, and Chris Daughtry – to some other winners?? – who could hardly sell 500,000 copies.
Talent is supposed to be - overall - and have a broad marketability!
Probably the end of the show - American Idol in a year or two.

Well the best idol contestant ever gets beat out by the John Mayer sound-alike. Pretty weak. I don't think I will watch AI anymore. The bright side is that Kris Allen's career probably needed the win more than Adam's. We will be watching and listening to Adam for years to come and he will laugh about not winning even a year from now.

Why is it that when something deserving, honest and good happens to a decent, middle-class, obviously modest but wonderfully talented christian the more liberal-minded, "to be gay is great", non-conservative starts screaming such garbage that it is all an attack by homophobic conservatives! Who is really the "hateful, intolerant" ones in this comment line?

This was a singing contest that was ultimately won by a very talented young man and another very talented young man came in second, There is no reason to be so extremely distasteful and nasty because your guy didn't win–in the past when honesty and integrity were more important than being "politically correct", that type of ugly was called "bad sportsmanship and being a poor loser" and was most commonly exhibited by immature people. So grow up and stop being so nasty.

Congratulations Kris. And, Congratulations Adam. Both are winners. Both are talented. Both will have successful careers. I loved to hear Adam. He has amazing talent. He has flair. He would have rocked our little worlds back in the 70's. I don't see many groups like Kiss anymore...??? Maybe that's why the majority of the 100+ Million voters gave it to Kris. Stop bashing Kris. He won. If you don't like him, don't buy his CD. I, for one, will wait for his 2nd CD (the song that Kara wrote was HORRIBLE).,...And, yes. I will watch again next year.

WOW. I am stunned.....but why should I be? America voted in BUSHie twice. DUH. Kris even said on live TV it should have been Adam.

Adam is a true ROCK STAR, a "Little Elvis" but all his own. He will rise to be a major star in the near future, I am quite certain. Kris, well..... not so much.

Okay. I am not your typical demographic teeny bopper that everyone seems to be blaming for Adams lost. I am a Christian, but in no way does that sway my vote in Adam vs. Kris. The fact that people have questioned Adam's sexuality and that he wears makeup again gives me no reason to vote against him.
The fact is, I am a 31 year old male, married with two young children. I spent most of my high school and college years with lead roles in theatrical productions. I grew up, and still do listen to, mostly punk, rock, and heavy metal but have a deep appreciation for all music. This is the first season of AI I have consistently followed. I am generally not a fan of the show, but after my wife got me started this year and I saw the amount of talent in the show, I couldn't help but stay connected. who followed the show faithfully this season when I saw how much.
What bothers me most about all of the so called "bashers" of either contestant is the lack of understanding and the idiocy spewed from the mouths of babes! I would guess that most of the comments on this blog come from an age group of 12 – 25, but admittedly, I could be wrong. This contest did not come down to 1 contestant being better than another. On any given night Adam or Kris could have taken the crown. If a record executive had seen either of these guys in their element without American Idol, they both could have evolved into stars. I think Kris is an amazing artist with a more mellow sound and an ability to turn each song he touches into something brand new. If you go throughout the season, you can point to so many of the songs he performed such as "Ain't no sunshine" and see where he made it something his own. You could conceivably see a number of these songs on his first album, and he received some incredibly high prais from most of the guests as well. Adam, additionally, is incredibly talented. He has an incredible vocal range and truly does have star ability. He is extremely creative in his take on most songs.
I think what this comes down to is a niche. Adam's particular style is geared more toward a niche a people while Kris's style is extremely well rounded and can touch a much larger audience. There is no doubt in my mind that they will both have great careers and we could be hearing about both of them 20 years from now. To take away from Kris's win by blaming the "Christians, teeny boppers, and homophobes" is a ridiculous notion! At the same time, anybody claiming that Adam had no right to win would be wrong as well. Let's make this simple...Idol is a flawed system. There will never be a true winner without a legitimate panel to judge the talent and a way to curb back those people who will vote twenty times a show. The logical person knows that without the system set up as it is, AI does not exist.
So, to sum it up, give credit where credit is due to two incredible talents and wish them both the best....don't turn a simple contest into a debate on sexuality, religion, or society! It isn't worth the headache. They were both very personable and gracious, and I am sure neither would want their fans to bash the other for these reasons!

Wow, I loved the show. It was fantastic. The talent, the artists, it was if American Idol was saying good bye.... After the results, i can see why.

Kris, really... Did anyone in America watch the show this season? Adam was in a league of his own. Did you see the Queen duet? No offense to Kris but he does not have talent. I predict he will not even sell a hundred thousand records. If he is lucky he will be a one hit wonder

At last Americans Idol fans will go down as racists, christian, homophobic , no clue whatsoever, red necks. What a shame for America!

Lawrence Out!

It is okay AMERICA... Adam will be fine.. I am an Adam fan but I am a good sport unlike some brainless "sploinker" who commented close to the top.. trying to rub it in our faces..

Anyway.. Adam will be a worldwide star and Kris will be a good pop star and sell a few albums and that is fine.. They are both nice guys!!!

Adam didnt really appear that disappointed! He will have more doors open this way!

Well, I wish I could say I was surprised by the result, but unfortunately I wasn't. As others have said, yet another mediocre at best singer to be crowned the American Idol over someone who actually deserved to win.

Adam is an incredible singer and performer. I'm not saying Kris isn't good, but frankly he isn't in Adam's league. Adam has worked tirelessly to get where he is today, and speaking as someone who does have some experience with singing and performing, I can look at Adam and be absolutely amazed by his incredible vocal talent. For a show that looks to find the next vocal star, it sure isn't doing a very good job. I'm so sick of the more popular contestant with the teenage girls winning, regardless of his or her vocal ability.

I think as Kris pointed out at the end of the show, there is no doubt that Adam Lambert is this year's American Idol. He will go far, and I'm sure he will continue to grow as an artist. There is no doubt he will have the utmost success.

in an economic recession, some will choose that which looks 'safe'.
a voice like kris allen's can be very calm and reassuring.
it's the same reason people flocked to movies
during the great Depression.
adam is interesting, but a little dark.
in better economic times, I think adam would have won.

art always reflects the society around it.

My voting for 4 hours paid off!!!! YAY!! Way 2 go KRIS!!! BTW Sam Kelly Clarkson was the 1st AI winner..not runner up.

Both guys are class acts. Each in their own way. It doesn't really matter who wins, it is the individual contestant who decides their future. Sure, a couple of AI winners have made it big, but most have not. Other contestants have made it big without winning the title. Adam will be one of those. Kris has a chance to be a star with AI's help just like Kelly Clarkston and Carrie Underwood did. They weren't superstars when they won but look at them now. I'm 42 and voted for Kris, but my teenage kids all voted for Adam.

As I was telling my roommate. I would go to an Adam concert hands down over a Kris concert. However, going by last night's performances I would rather buy Kris's CD. That being said... Adam was HANDS DOWN the better singer and performer. Kris got the Gouky vote. No question about that. Nothing wrong with it, just the facts. People thought Adam was over the top, he was at times but he had way way way way more talent. More range more creativity. Kris was safe, he will sell albums yes. But I can see Adam not only being big in music, on broadway but in movies as well. He will have the ability to stay in everyone's mind alot longer than Kris. But congrats to Kris, he truly is a talented artist.

I feel robbed!
Give me back my season!
Adam rocked tonite as he did everynight
We are the Champs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am liberal beyond liberal.

I have no religious affiliation. (STOP with the "only Christians vote for Kris.")

Homosexuality is prevalent in my family. I love these relatives more than anything.

I am 46, not quite a teenage girl just "voting for the cutest guy".

And yet, I voted for Kris.

So it would seem that the arguments many Adam zealots have been making don't bear any weight. So, can you just stop already???

I'm a gay male who is very accepting of everyone... and attracted to beautiful men. Maybe Chris got the gay men's vote that Adam had relied on? Or it could have been a hanging chad? Bush and Chris won because more American's voted for them. Get the vote out if you disagree that they deserved it... but until the next election, we're still stuck with a community organizer and a teenie bopper singer with a crooked smile and a pretty wife.

Way to go Kris!
THE DESTINY WAS ALREADY WRITTEN!

Both of them, Adam n Kris were good in their own ways.
But the results were a shock given the fact that since last
few episodes, Adam was the clear winner. But Kris is veryyy
lucky chap. I feel ecstatic about him winning the American Idol'09.
Adam is no doubt more talented vocally but Kris with a guy-next-door
look & charisma, I think Americans got it right. Adam's records will
get sold even after this..but Kris bagging the title was important &
unbelievable. He really need the contract & title. The moment when
there were top 3 with Danny Gokey goin home....when Ryan said
Kris is safe....that was the moment of fate.

The show was really something. The best show of all seasons.
Everything was really gr8....except Queen Latifah n Lil Rounds song
which I didnt like. Rest of the show was mind-blowing.

I will miss AMERICAN IDOL show as well as Ryan Seacrest...saying
'This is American Idol' & the show theme tune to which my 23 months
old toddler cant stop dancing to.

American got this one right!! The Adam fans just don't understand...yes Adam can perform and reach those high notes...he's someone that is unique and stands out...but who cares? His singing was not enjoyable to listen to. Time after time I found myself rewinding to listen to Kris because he had rythmn, style, and drew me into the song. Kris will BY FAR sell more records. Adam appeals to a niche group with a niche style. Rock out fans are sure to be dissapointed, but the real artist with broad based appeal won tonight.

Once again, America gets it wrong! Reminds me why I only watch this show sporadically now.

Kris' last song was SO lackluster, I honestly almost fell asleep during it.

In a year or 2, no one will remember who Kris even is (think Ruben Studdard & Taylor Hicks) and Adam will have an amazing career! Adam was CLEARLY the better singer AND performer!

Kris deserved the win! Lambert has been playing in broadway shows for years! That's not what the idol is about. It is about finding people who would never have had a chance to be exposed to the world. Lambert was so full of himself it was just sickning. Sure he had talent but his ego was way bigger than his talent. Kris is just a nice guy with a great voice that will be groomed in to a new talent. Give me a break....lambert with Kiss. Nice try Idol....sorry but America voted and we have a winner. Lambert will go back to his broadways stuff or start up another screeching Kiss alike band....

Stop your tears , you sore losers. The votes are in and the real winner won the contest. I am tired of hearing that sexual orentation had anything to do with the out come of this contest. You rock Kris – the most talented person won.

Congratulations to Kris but I have to say to Adam...THANK YOU!!!!...you have given me such great joy over the last few months. I spent the whole week looking forward to what you were going to do next and with the exception of "Ring of Fire", you brought it every time. You have given me great joy and excitement in a time when it was truly needed and I cannot thank you enough. You are an amazing superstar and I will be first in line to buy anything you put out there because I have watched this show for 8 years waiting on a TRUE superstar and you are IT!!!. You are the total package and one of the most talented singers I've ever heard and I can't wait till you are on the road on your on....I'll be there. You may not be the American Idol but you are the American Superstar and I look forward to your future with you. Thank you for being who you are!!!

No wonder Adam and Kris looked so exhausted last night – dang they sang a lot of songs tonight!! That is a lot to learn in a week!! Props to both of them. To be honest, it was during Adam's song with Kiss (WOW!! Seriously holding his own with KISS! AWESOME!!) that I thought about Kris and thought, 'oh, they must be waiting for the end for his duet.' It wasn't until I looked at this blog that I realized he had sung earlier with Keith Urban. I HAD COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN KRIS HAD EVEN SUNG!!! ...uh... whoa... not good. He is very much like the John Mayer, Jack Johnson million other coffeehouse guys. I love to listen to that type of music when I work b/c I can put in on in the background and totally forget about it and not get distracted by it. I don't really know any of the 'coffehouse' singers but they're really safe and unoffensive and soft. Adam on the other hand,.... I would stop what I was doing just to watch and listen. I found my self completely distracted from work because I wanted to focus on him!! Now that is an artist and a performer, someone who captures your attention – your full attention and holds it. Adam is daring, and gutsy with his performances and will go far in his career. He is probably never going to appeal to the state of Arkansas like Kris does but he DEFINITELY IS going to have INTERNATIONAL APPEAL!!!! Adam – you absolutely rock and I wish you the absolute best in your career!! I look forward to listening to you! (and the upside of not winning AI... you won't ever have to sing Kara's stupid 'Boundaries' song again!! WOO HOO! Do your thing and be true to you!!!)

The only new thing AI came up with tonight was bikini girl's new pair. I wonder who paid for those? AI or Simon?

I think both are very talented in their own way. Both will be successful. Adam will not be tied into an AI contract and will be free to do whatever he chooses. Kris won the vote and should be proud. Let's leave the politics, sexual preferences and religion out of American Idol. It's a talent contest people.

First a comment to "Bodee": to categorize an entire religious group as "hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians" is rude and hypocritical. I am a Christian and I adore Adam. He is talented, humble, and probably one of the best contestants the show will ever have – maybe THE best. BUT, I did give my votes to Kris NOT because I happen to share his religious opinion, but because I enjoy acoustic melody more than the rocker sound. One is not better than the other, it is personal preference. Both men are stand-up guys and should be commended on what they've achieved. To rant and rave about a religious group as a whole is unfair and uneducated. Please know that just because you are a Christian doesn't make you conservative or homophobic, which also does not necessarily lead to a vote for Kris Allen.

All-in-all, I think the outcome the best possible ending because now Adam can go and do what he likes and does best, and that is sing his guts out, like Kiss or Queen. He won't be stuck with a poppy album that AI producers would thrust upon him. Kris is better suited for the role. They will both be very successful.

Both singers were very good.

Some things to consider: The judges all but said Adam would win. That may have inspired some sympathy for Kris.

Kris did some amazing things creatively with songs during the season. Heartless, for one. Wow.

Adam had more experience in performing in shows. Might have caused some voting for the new kid on the block.

Adam was a great singer, but his look was a little colder than Kris's. Some voters may have been drawn to Kris's warmth.

Both singers will be successful based on their talents, regardless of who won. Don't think because Kris won, Adam is finished. They BOTH won, career-wise.

Very disappointed that Adam did not win. Kinda weird that in the first 3 minutes Kris says "Adam deserves it". HELLO? of course. Well we all got our nice some what plain vanilla winner......but the real "dessert" with all the fixin's is clearly Adam. What a breathe of fresh air! I will be sure to actually BUY his CD. no downloading. BUY!!!! ADAM's CD!!

I watched almost the entire season and did not think this was a "gay vs. christian contest." All this nonsense tells me more than I really want to know about many people think and judge without knowing much more than what they see on a tv show. Stupid me – I thought this was a singing contest. Finally, much before my comment is a person apparently with the name "get over it" with the stunning viewpoint that "half the country is Christian and Perez Hilton, Obama and the Democrats should get over it and quit crying foul." Well, as a Democrat, Obama voting Christian I guess I should be surprised but have to remember how many small and apparenlty uneducated people are populating this country. Please stay to your self and don't give Christians or Democrats a bad rap....

I watched every episode from start to finish and both of these guys were GREAT. I loved Allison too but I do think America got it right. Adam can sing the lights out and he could just as easily have won. Give Kris some credit though. The guy can sing, he can play the guitar, he can play the piano and is a very versatile and talented artist. There will be people who will always think somebody else should have won but I think we the viewers were all winners this season. This season finale was one of the best put-together shows, start to finish that i have seen in quite some time. Thanks AI. Thanks Adam. And congrats Kris.

Love, love Adam, but I knew he wouldn't win. I figured the Gokey votes would switch to Kris. Nothing against Kris, he just wasn't my type, I found his music style boring. I hope that the people who voted him in will continue to support him unlike what happened to Taylor Hicks fan base. I'll buy anything Adam puts out and can't wait to see him perform. And I'm not a teenager, I just like people with amazing vocals and showmanship. But then, Freddie Mercury was/is my all-time favorite artist and he certainly had a polarizing affect on people too.

American Idol, with the lowest ratings in it's history for Tuesday night's final battle, has just become an irrelevant franchise. In two years Kris will probably be doing state fairs with Taylor Hicks. Fortunately, the careers of those whom American disses have become some of the biggest stars produced by the Idol machine.

America lost it's credibility with water boarding and Kris Allen. The terrorists have won.

Way to go Kris!
THE DESTINY WAS ALREADY WRITTEN!

Both of them, Adam n Kris were good in their own ways.
But the results were a shock given the fact that since last
few episodes, Adam was the clear winner. But Kris is veryyy
lucky chap. I feel ecstatic about him winning the American Idol’09.
Adam is no doubt more talented vocally but Kris with a guy-next-door
look & charisma, I think Americans got it right. Adam’s records will
get sold even after this..but Kris bagging the title was important &
unbelievable. He really need the contract & title. The moment when
there were top 3 with Danny Gokey goin home….when Ryan said
Kris is safe….that was the moment of fate.

The show was really something. The best show of all seasons.
Everything was really gr8….except Queen Latifah n Lil Rounds song
which I didnt like. Rest of the show was mind-blowing.

I will miss AMERICAN IDOL show as well as Ryan Seacrest…saying
‘This is American Idol’ & the show theme tune to which my 23 months
old toddler cant stop dancing to.

Chris said it himself, Adam deserved to win this. Adam was by far the better singer. And Adam will make more money than Chris. Adam should have won.

Allision and Gokey performances with the stars where awesome. Everything is was boring. Kris reminds me of Frankie Avalon from Beach Party Bingo, Ho Hummm!!
Matt and Mike were good, too. But Allision was GREAT!
I hope Gokey, Matt and Allision make it big. I will buy their music.

eb

WHAT A JOKE. I am sick of American Idol and their undeserving winners. Officially done with this show. The only thing I'm looking forward to now is Adam's CD. America got it wrong! Never been more proud to live outside of your closeminded and tone-deaf country!

Sincerely disapponted in the ending. I'm not sure what happened, but Adam was definitely the more talented of the two and when it comes down to the download of the AI song after the show...hide and watch how many more people download Adam, vs Kris. And sit back and watch who has the bigger career! Adam, we love you in Florida!!!!

To those who are upset that Adam lost....you should have voted more! Be happy! Any of the top 13 that have real talent will go far no matter what place they finished. I voted for Kris (my son voted for Adam).

I love Adam and have since his audition. Did it occur to any of you that maybe Adam didn't want to win? He by far was the most talented – and I think Queen needs to pick him up for a tour or two. Kris knows he can't hold a candle to Adam and said as much. Adam has been gracious to the end – what a class act. Adam knows he will have a successful career – all Kris will have is his AI crown. Quite frankly I think Danny should of won because he was the most talented after Adam. Kris belongs in an accoustical bar singing on the weekends – he is not a star – but Adam and Danny are.

Doesn't America get how great Adam is??? This is ludicrous!

Seriously people? Just because Kris won doesn't mean "homophobic hate filled Christians" are to blame! He got more votes – whatever the reason so live with it!! Besides Adam marches to the beat of his own drum and will have a hugely sucessful career without being tied into a contract with a company forcing him to be something he isn't so just relax people! Furthermore, they both get a car and a record deal, and the publicity, and the yadda yadda. Adam had far more exposure than Kris and that STILL didn't land him the title. Nothing wrong with Adam, but he is so much more stylized, that although he may be the better performer, people may not enjoy his style. Just be happy for both people!

I only watched a few episodes this year, but I'm astounded that Adam was even in the final to begin with. He has a terrible voice to make records with. Yeah, he can almost sing a piano, but he's built for broadway, not for Idol.

I don't get the fascination at all. The right guy won tonight.

Another thought...why not limit each person to one vote? That would get rid of the teennie bop kids from flooding the vote to one person or another. Or maybe just give each phone number three votes. That way you can vote for your top three, or vote all for one. I won't vote more than a few times for a person. I don't know about you but I don't have the time to vote more than a few times anyway.

For me, it had no factor on me about Adam. The reason I voted for Kris was because I liked his voice better. The way he sings, is the type of music that I like to listen too. Adam, I never considered him a good singer because he never entertained me. Just not my type of singer.

And another disappointing AI season comes to a close. Once again the better man.....lost! I just don't get it. Everything Adam sang was perfect and on pitch. What they need to do is devise a better voting system so stupid idiots who don't have a life can't vote 1,000 times for the same person. I live in Michigan and Kris Allens cousins own a car dealership and have been mailing out and passing out direction on how to vote for Kris for weeks. Sounds fair right! They voted because someone told them to. You have to be deaf to think Kris was the better singer. I talked to my Mom earlier today when I heard people were supporting Kris because he is more commercial and she said she thinks Adam should win but that she would vote for Kris. When I asked why she said something about makeup and being gay and that America is voting for an idol and Adam was too freaky. I need to find another family and apparently another country to live in. nj

There was NO SURPRISE that Kris Allen won American Ido!

Adam Lambert happens to be a Professional Entertainer.
Didn't any person watching the last few weeks, see the difference?

The American Idol Competition is about Young, Aspiring, New, REAL TALENT, certainly Not Professionals of fifteen years.!

Kris is a True Talent with great versatility and musical intrumental ability at his fingertips.
Kris is as Natural as Sinatra was at his age.
The voice is pure and seductive.
The sound flows, and the feeling of his emotion cannot be missed.

Adam Lambert is none of these things.
Lambert has created a Brash, Loud, Overbearing Package of PURE IN YOUR FACE Marketing to Sell Himself.
Yes, he can sing, but IF ADAM can REALLY SING, why didn't Adam JUST SING???
Did ADAM really need to show off HIS COSTUME DESIGNS AND LAS VEGAS ROUTINE???
Lambert was completely out of place.
Adam Lambert is pure Marketing Gimmicks.......

KRIS ALLEN will be a Lasting Star, if he decides to pursue this career.
Kris cannot fail, because he is a 'natural talent.'
Nothing about Kris is fake or false; it is all pure and real and effortless.
Why is anyone in this country surprised with the New American Idol?????

Don't agree, Kris played piano, played guitar, arranged his own songs, and had a great voice also. I thought Adam was one dimensional.

opps KRIS Sorry

The fake, posing, banshee lost, not to mention Idol got a slap in the face for trying to shove Adam down our throats.

Two words...Kris Who?

And to everyone who says "Kris isnt in Adams league"....your right. He's not some over the top drama club/musical theater performer like Adam is. Kris is a MUSIC singing performer, not a MUSICAL singing performer. This is a MUSIC singing competition....hence why Kris won. Don't worry, there's still be an Adam album out for you all to cry tears over each night.

ADAM LAMBERT= THE REAL AMERICAN IDOL

Well, all I can say is American Idol has no integrity. No one can sit there unbiasedly and say that the best talent won. I'm not an Adam zealot, but I know true talent when I see it. Kris shouldn't have been in the top three let alone the final two. He is an average singer with a limited range. If it had been anyone facing Adam it should have been Gokey or Allison. Having said that, I will also say I'm going to continue to watch the show because it's entertaining but I will no longer expect the voting to have any semblance of sanity to it unless they change the way votes are recorded (one vote per telephone, one text message per telephone, etc.). Until they do change the way voting is done we'll continue to see mediocrity triumph over originality and artistry. Too bad for AI their star will dim considerably in comparison to who should have won. There are pop artists that last anywhere from one song to a few years, and then fade. Then there are stars, true Rock Stars, that last for decades. Adam has that kind of potential. It isn't often someone can stand on the same stage as KISS or Queen and look like he belongs there as Adam did.

...what really amazes me is how many people fall for all this... the bikini girl knew exactly what was going to happen tonight, Adam probably already knew the results, it has been said from the beginning that there was going to be an upset, .....hello, it is all planned-there is no such thing as "reality tv"....

That being said...it made for entertaining television--Adam will do fine anyways, Kris is talented and will do great, and we got to see some great performers who haven't been the center of attention lately, but are still great talents.

FOX and the Christian Right. Perfect together!

What a joke!

I am floored – not by Kris winning but by the horrible responses that have been posted regarding Kris winning. My vote would have been for Danny Gokey as he was by far the best VOCALIST that I have ever seen on Idol. However, both Adam and Kris are very talented. Kris is much more current and I believe that is the reason that he won American Idol. Regardless, he deserves to have the opportunity to celebrate and enjoy this moment. It is called American Idol and America has spoken! Congratulations Kris Allen!

Well, certainly a shock. The best performer on Idol was Adam Lambert, but the best singer and vocals had to be Danny Gokey ("A Vocal Master Class": Simon) .
The travesty was Danny and Adam not being in the final. It would have been interesting then, like the Archiletta – Cook matchup.

Kris Allen was a nice kid with a nice voice but at no time did his singing make you go "Wow" or "My God!"... You tended to look forward to Adam or Danny or even Allison every week. Kris is unfortunately not in their league , though I like him as a person very much.
Still the voters chose him, and apparently the majority like their guy singers to heterosexual and nice family people like them and so we should respect that. They represent the majority of American Idol viewers, even though it sux.

At the end of the day Adam is going to be a big star, Gkey and Allison are gonna have hits and Kris Allen will need to get some really good song writers and promo behind him to get a hit. Cheers!

Agreed that Adam is more entertaining, but Kris resonates with a broader audience and probably picked up most of Danny's voters – plus all the teenage girls. That's why he won. Nothing to do with homophobia. lol.

Kris reminds me of the person you hear singing to themselves at the supermarket.

I haven't watched this show since chris daughtry was shockingly booted out before the finale but have faithfully followed every episode since chancing upon adam's "black or white'. Now deja-vu and same disappointment all over again now.. I will never ever watch AI again.

Good thing is adam will not have to sing that mountains hurricanes unicorn song again!!!!

So much for class warfare on taxes. It's clear the gloves have come off between Perez Hilton and the gay community. Hilton takes down Ms. California and religious Amercia takes down Lambert.

Bwahhh haaa haaaa... Yes!!!! I was hoping Danny would take it all... But seeing Adam loose is almost as good as seeing Danny win!!!

I have checked out every blog on the internet for the past two days. How Adam can get 70% of the votes on all these blogs and not have won is suspicious. I won't waste my time next year watching unless they change the voting mechanism to one ISP address by computer, or one phone number one vote.

There is a lot of the word "homophobe" being thrown around. If you don't get what you want, then everyone is a homophobe, or a rasist, or a bible thumper. So if Kris would have lost would we have the right to say, "kris lost becase the gay community did not like him" Please, grow up, Kris won, Adam lost, they both will be making more money then most of us by next week

Congrats Kris. Unfortunately a result of too many 12 year-olds with cell phones I'm afraid. Adam is a classy extremely talented singer and will have an extremely successful career. I can't wait until his album is available, I will definitely buy it. Kris, enjoy the ride while it lasts, I'm afraid it will be a short one.

WOO HOO THANK goodness KRIS won and not ADAM. It's called a singing competition for a reason not a screaming competition!

I wll never watch this idiotic show again - ever. What a travesty. It appears that the Christian right has nothing better to do than to rally its troops to stay up past their bedtime and vote for the white-bread, mediocre Kris in the hopes of keeping the truly, unbelievably talented Adam down. Well, thank Gawd - at least Adam won't be stuck making a single of No Boundaries. This whole thing is absolutely pathetic. If Simon has an ounce of integrity, he'll walk away and let the whole cheesy show implode.

Aaron that would just limit the phone companies to how much money thet can make. I don't think that will be happening anytime soon but it's a VERY good idea!

Get a life,people! Adam was great. Kris was terrific. Two good guys who both deserved to win. only one could. Congratulations, Kris! Congratulations Adam on a great season! Now can we please stop this nonsense about homophobia and about Christian votes. What a lot of bull. Both these guys are winners!

Sorry, America, you got it wrong again. It happened to Melinda Doolittle, David Archuleta and others, and tonight it happened to Adam Lambert, perhaps the most original and talented person in the entire history of this show. Fortunately, I am certain Adam Lambert will sell more records and enjoy a more brilliant career than Mr. Allen. No doubt as to who is more talented, and deserving.

I am a 55 y.o. Christian white male and i am very saddened that Adam wasn't the winner of the contest to which he deserved to win....but he is a winner and this is about the only bump in the road that he will encounter...his future is very bright, he should wear sunglasses !

I think it's really sad that all of Adam's supporters are on here trying to say he didn't win because he is gay.

GROW UP!!!

Maybe he didn't win because he is a far left field performer that actually isn't that good and mostly just screams a lot. Maybe Kris one because he is more versatile and had a wider appeal. I guess that didn't occur to all the sore losers on here.

I think it's funny how people can say that there is a problem with our country the way American Idol ends... Are you serious

Once again, America's bigotry is evident. Adam was "too gay" and Kris was "more normal." "Christians" make me ill!!

Kris has perfectly acceptable talent, but in a cruise ship/casino lounge/night club way. Adam is a star, with an unbelievable voice range, stage presence, and ability to cross musical genres. While I have watched American Idol since season 2, and have voted for contestants in most of those seasons, I have yet to purchase an Idol contestant CD. But I have purchased several of Adam's songs on iTunes already, and simply can't wait to buy his CD. His stuff is original & memorable. It has passion. And he is going to set a new standard for Idol sales.

I really hate to say it in 2009, but I truly believe that Adam was voted against because of his obvious sexuality. Some of the votes for Kris were not an endorsement of him, but a negative reaction toward Adam. And that is really, really sad.

Adam is really not all that great. perhaps there are folks that think music is more than just screaming at the highest octave. I am glad Kris won. Adam is ok but Kris has more talent, which is obviously why he won.

I can't stand that people keep saying that Adams "Mad World" was original. Um, go listen to Gary Jules version. He copied it.

Simon's reaction was priceless!!!!! He was as disappointed as me.
I think it was the tweens that put Kris over the top. This is a singing competition and we all should leave it at that. Quit judging people cuz they may be different. I am a mother who has a gay son (18 years old) and I do not want him being judged by anyone other than his maker. My son is the most thoughtful, kindest, and most precious person that I know. My point is,

Kyle, two words: Kris Won

Good Lord... Simon didn't even TRY to hide how foolish the results were. That was hilarious.

We Adam fans... at lest we don't have to listen to him try to save that horrible IDOL song. And his album will probably be released sooner too.

I made a bet with my sister tonight. I will buy her every Kris record and she will buy me every Adam record.

Also... she gives me 10 bucks for every gold record and grammy Adam gets. I give her 10 for Adam.

Pretty sure I'm going to make out on that one.

Well, that's all I need to see. I will NEVER watch Idol again. I've got nothing personal against Kris, but. Adam was the obvious choice. I don't think the christian right was pulling some kind of coup. I just think this country is full of idiot tweens that now have huge cell phone bills.

I weep for the future!

Go ADAM! YOU ROCK!

Just realised something....This is the best thing possible to happen to Adam! Doesn't this mean that he is now free to do his own record contracts, on terms that are very advantageous to him ? If yes, AI must be kicking themselves on losing this money making opportunity ! Simon's face says it all. The best Idol product ever and they lost it !

We now have a chance to see Adam come up with an album as he wants and we will have a fitting herir to Freddy Mercury and George Michael. And as an added bonus he is actually an American, which is a rare thing in unique talents.

Hi, to be honest I would not label it "stanning". Instead I'd say it's ridiculous. America voted for mediocrity...it's a shame.

Safe, forgetable, long-time-ago-should -have-been -voted-out , less then midiocre Kris was throught out the competion NOWHERE close to the performance hights Adam brought to the competition. So much for hard work of all of the judges – all spoiled by votes of at best conservative votes. This result just proves that this show toward its end had veruy little to do with a sound judgement...ridiculous!!!!!!!!

for me for you dawg, this just stank, for me for you. The middle of the road America is just too unwilling to streatch themselves to enjoy a more daring artist like Adam. They chose little Kris, with a nice voice, no stage moves, good instrument talents, but no self confidence as an Idol. Problem with Kris is that he hasn't spent enough time getting experience under his belt. Nice guy and all but even he said after he won that it should be Adams win. How is that for confidence. anyway, america just can't move away from predictible middle of the road performances, that's who they always vote for on AI. Adam was too unique and daring for most people. Too bad. Their loss. Adam will be a big star anyway. AI is going into a tailspin. Simon will walk away, Paula is being pushed away. The Dawg can't hold it down himself.

I cant believe some people are actually blaming this result on "bible thumping, homophobic christians" are you kidding me ? If you think about it, your logic doesnt make any sense. If homophobic christians had that much sway in the voting, why did they let Adam make it to the final to begin with ?? Why didnt they have him completely eliminated from the competition as soon as the rumors of his sexuality surfaced?

If Danny is a christian and Kris is a christian then why werent they in the final ?? and then some say, Adam will go on to do great ! Well, how would that be possible ? If homophobes wont let him win american idol then why would they then allow him to go on and have a successful carreer ? Even though idol is over America can still vote for Adam and Kris, they'll vote with their wallets and purses when Adam and kris release albums and since Adam might be gay, he'll lose that vote to, wont he ???

Kris won because more people voted for him, I think Adams problem was, everyone thought he'd win so they didnt bother voting as much. I asked a friend if they had voted and he said no because "Adam had that competition in the bag" so he didnt bother and I think alot of people had that same attitude, "Adam will win so no need to vote".

I'm a devote christian and voted for Adam several times and think he should have won. The people blaming this on homophobic christians are being very stupid

Originality is the message.

Kris is experimental and from start he demonstrated that he is different and we can expect something new. AI is all about uniqueness and that's why Adam looses his point by not bringing originality on table.

First ,I will say that both Adam and Kris are very talented. They are both very likeable and present themselves professionally on TV. That is a much as any of us can know about them. My problem is that American Idol is a singing contest and a search for the best entertainer, not what one's sexual preference is or what religion we support. I am very disappointed and surprised at the outcome of tonight's Idol. The winner of tonight's Idol was not, in my opinion, chosen by the best vocal ability. What's wrong with this picture?

mark – you say american idol has no integrity, but what exactly did american idol do? they picked adam to go to hollywood, they picked him to be in the top 13, and they praised him week in and week out.
he did not get the most votes, he lost, perhaps you think he should of won. but how does that translate into american idol not having integrity? AI didn't 'vote' for kris, they simply set up a contest that allowed adam to be in it, then the rest was on the voters. so please elaborate.

Congratulations to Kris – well derserved. The dress of the 2 female judges tonight was appalling. Paula Abdul was the worse with Kara not far behind. If they want to show off their boob jobs, keep it off American Idol. Is a disgrace and a huge distraction to Kris, Adam and the rest of the entertainers. Don't know who is in charge, but they need to get rid of the female judges or make sure they look like judges and not sluts. Simon's open shirt was as disgusting.
Thanks.

You are unbelievable! If someone voted for Kris Allen you call them names and assume that everyone is a conservative, right wing, Christian, heterosexual and you're filled with such hatred! So, tell me. Did you have the opportunity to vote? I'm sure you did and so did I. If my choice did not win, I would be disappointed but I wouldn't attack you with such venomous hatred. This is American Idol and it's America's choice! Simon, Paula, Randy and Kara give their opinions but again, it's America's choice. America has spoken – so as they say on "Survivor" – step forward, snuff out your torch and leave the tribal council without all the drama.

Congratulations Kris!!!

Simon has to be so disappointed. He doesn't automatically get a record deal with Adam. Hate to say it but Kris is another Taylor Hicks. At least he seems like a nice guy. Seems like he was embarrassed that he won.

I saw this coming. It wasn't a shocker for me. I just knew that all of Danny's votes would go to Kris and because of it, Kris would take it. I told this to everyone that I knew and they all thought I was crazy. I'm crazy no more!

im sooooooooooooo happy he won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

It was Brokeback mountain versus Crash. Both movies good, but one way better than the other........the gay one lost again. What a shame.

that I don't want my son not getting a job in the world just because people think that he is different. I think that is what happened to Adam. I loved Adam from the very beginning. I am an Adam fan cuz of his talent.....Good Luck Kris......Adam we will be seeing alot of you!!!!

WHO IS KRIS? let me see; he is nondescript, boring..

I really like both, Kris and Adam.....I was pulling for Adam because he had the WOW factor....and knew how to make his performance memorable....Kris is more simple, down to earth, goody guy who will please everyone....but won't take any risks. He is adorable and appeals to a younger crowd.....a little too disney for me....Adam, on the other hand....could do anything and always made an impression....good or bad.....He will get far. We have not heard the last of Adam.......Congrats on a great show!!!!

America didn't vote, a bunch of right-wing religious fanatics skewed the voting.

Winning Idol can actually be troubling for the winner.Im suprised that they let Kris win since hes married.An Idol winner no no(Ruben just got married though).Carries ALWAYS ALONE.maybe with Adams lifestyle they couldnt and wont be able to control him.Didnt last nite Simon seemed a little,I mean alot,quiet.Maybe Adam pissed them off about something

WHO CARES WHO WON, what a silly show, I have NEVER seen the nonsense and NEVER will, grow up America

Does anybody else find it strange that people are predicting the downfall of the country based on the winner of American Idol? Does nobody else see the irony in decrying the American existence based on a reality show winner? Wow.

I'm so proud to be an American this evening. This was a triumph of good over evil, red state over blue state. Bring America back!!!

This was tough – Kris is more marketable and current, but Adam was definitely more original. Next – definitely blog on So You Think You Can Dance...amazing show!!

Don't worry about Adam...........think Jennifer Hudson!

Ryan mentioned that not everyone could get through for the voting....could this have added to the upset.....??? I agree that the voting mechanism should be changed!!! It is suspicious and if done differently....what would happen if the outcome was different???? hmm...food for thought!

I was disappointed Adam didn't win the title, but he's so talented in every way he'll have to be given many offers, right away. Kris has a pleasant manner and a voice that is both good, and at times boring. He'll benefit more from the title, than without it. First time I ever watched American Idol completely through to the end. I'll skip next year.

I will never watch American Idol ever again. Adam was by far the best singer and entertainer ever to have appeared on that show. Even Kris said Adam should have one.

Both of these guys are talented, but honestly Kris does have more overall talent than Adam. There is no doubt that Adam is a very talented and popular entertainer, but after a while, all of his songs start to sound the same. He does the exact same high-range run in every song. Kris, on the other hand, performs every song uniquely and plays many instruments. How many instruments does Adam play?

The most talented of the two won, and that is what this competition is all about.

People get real. This is just a show. I cannot believe how mean the majority of you are being! Lighten up. Adam already has a huge career ahead of him with or without a title and trophy. I am very upset about the terrible slashing of Christians. Why are you all so afraid of us? Funny how it is ok for proclaimed nonChristians to voice thir opinion loud and clear but not ok for Christians. Double standard don't you think? Congratulations to Kris. He will do wonderful as well a Adam.

Everyone who wanted Adam to win think about this. Kris is on AI's leash and has to do whatever they say. Adam's name is now mainstream and he can let the albums offers roll in. The only thing Adam didn't get is the name of "American Idol 8," and a 5 dollar piece of plastic for a trophy. Adam is better off without winning and fans of his should be happy he didn't win. I didn't want Adam Lambert on a leash and now he isn't. He can do whatever he wants and that will help him in the long run.

I can't believe anyone considered Adam "full of himself".

He has been humble the ENTIRE time, even pointing to Kris as the one who should win.

He never had a 'tude. That was reserved for Gokey.

Like millions of others I have tuned in each week to watch Adam. Kris didn’t rate in the top 3 on my list. Adam also outsold everyone else on iTune. Adam was simply unbelievable each and every week. Like many others I will find a better way to spend my time next year.

Chris Daughtry lost because everyone thougt he would win and didn't see a need to vote for him. At first I thought Adam would win, but the last several weeks he screamed too much. I am a Christian and have no problem with anyones beliefs. I liked Kris's singing more. My son favored Adam. I let him vote for who he wanted (he's only 9 and has to have permission to use the phone, esp that late at night). Even though I wanted Kris to win I hate to have to tell my son that Adam lost (he fell asleep before the end). I did think Kara's bikini thing was funny and I liked Kris and Keith Urban.

I voted for both guys last night. People who think Kris isn't deserving are overlooking how he improved over the course of the show. Adam was pretty much fantastic from Day One. Kris got better as the contest went along. I would have been happy no matter which one won. They seem to be very good friends who were supporting each other. Adam looked genuinely happy for Kris - and Kris would have likely been just as happy if Adam had one. It would be nice if the "fans" would take their cue from them and not run down one guy just because they prefer the other.

Now did some people not vote for Adam because of his (supposed) sexual orientation? Unfortunately, the answer to that is yes. But I am hopeful that the majority of people who voted for Kris did so because they genuinely enjoyed his performances.

Adam will be fine. He is probably better off not to be saddled with being the AI winner. To be honest. by being the runner-up, he'll probably have much more of a say when he records his album. He'll be able to record what he wants, not what the AI people think will "sell". They were never going to be able to "package" him anyway.

I disagree with those who think Kris will end up being quickly forgotten. He is a talented guy who knows what kind of artist he is. And no one can argue that people like John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, etc., aren't very successful! Kris also showed in his terrific duet with Keith Urban that he could cross over into the country rock area as well.

BTW – To Bodee
Bodee May 20th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

"I guess we can thank those hatefilled, intolerant, homophobic Christians for this injustice. I am so sick and tired of those people.
I used to be polite to them, but no more."

I am getting a little tired of you "Christophobic" people! Where is your tolerance of people different from you?

I looked up Double Standard in the dictionary and I saw your picture.

BTWx2 – I am not a Christian either, just tired of fools like you.

Makes me proud to be an American again!!!!!

Adam begged not to be chosen so he wouldn't have to sing that crap song.

I am soo happy for Kris! its nice to finally see the "UnderDog" (so he's being called) take the lead. Do I think he deserves it? of course! and did Adam? Yes. Thats why they were both in the top two. But what people dont realize is that sure, Kris won...and he's getting a record deal... but DUHHH!!! so is adam!!!!!! (Think back to past American Idols, look at all the poeople who were in the top like ten that got record deals.) so i think everyone should just chill.

Congrats to EVERYONE that tried to be the American Idol. Not many people would have the guts to even get up on that stage, knowing that the rest of the world was gunna give them grief if they won anyway!

Why is Adam's loss suddenly the Conservative Christian's fault? That's just stupid! I was shocked that Kris won too, but he is a Teeny Boppers heartthrob. OMG! That's who voted people, not the "right wing conservatives". I suspect that not too many female teeny boppers are going to vote for a gay guy. Adam was good, but too theatrical. This is AI, not broadway! Frankly, NONE of the talent was that good this year. It was the most boring year of all. I think they knew it too. Could they have possibly had more names at the finale? NO! So don't blame it on the Christian! This isn't an election! And um, Kris definitely sings that No Boundaries song better

I like Kris and will buy his cd.

But Adam has 1000x more talent than Kris.

Homophobia ruled.
Obama backlash.
Red states' revenge.

Fortunately, Adam will have every band begging him to be lead singer. He IS the most talented contestant in American Idol history. Period.

Long live AI. Ding dong, the witch is so dead. I predict it doesn't even come back next year.

I live in Arkansas and saw on the news tonight that AT&T is reporting that 38 million votes came out of Arkansas alone. If that's true, it was a huge factor in Kris's win.

This was the only Idol show I watched this season and Adam clearly had the better stage presence and voice. Kris was mediocre. America is so wrong about this vote and Adam will beatdown Kris in CD sales. The best revenge is to roll in America's money.

And America manages to dissapoint us again!

The american idol viewers are the most stupid in the world, KRIS??? My dog has more confidence, appeal and at least a good bark.

Adam Lambert is an outstanding talent and was in the lead from the get go, the others were just trying to catch his shadow. But as always, if any jury on a show gives someone a "hard" time simply by telling it like it is, everybody starts calling to keep the untalented in.

I KNEW it, that is why I recorded the show but did not watch, waited to see who won first on this blog (good job by the way). I already threw the recording in the garbage can, where the stupid voters that chose the wimpy kris belong.

Well, if American Idol is any indication of America's mentality, I am thoroughly disgusted. The Americans claim they belive in the American Dream, and The Land of the Free; I guess it doesn't apply if you're gay.
SHAME ON YOU AMERICA!
You should be embarrassed of yourselves....

Get real those who cry homophobia and whatever. You are just blanketing a certain segment of the population with the very labels and stereotypes that you yourself didn't want to have yourself.

Get over it. Adam lost because people think Kris is a better singer.

I voted for Kris because I PREFER his style of music. Adam is good. I think he needs to be on Broadway because he can put on a show. Adam is more than voice, he is acting, etc. That is where Broadway can help him be better and he can make a Broadway show come alive.

But Kris's style is the music I like. Acoustic. Not screaming. Not over-the-top camp. Like Mraz or Jack Johnson. Laid back style.

Why should we automatically care about what two people do in the privacy of their own bedrooms. Adam didn't bother me. He wasn't in my face with it. His life is his own. Kris wasn't up front about his personal spiritual beliefs. He believed in a musical competition, not a spiritual one. Even the two contestants see it.

So if any of you who cry foul for Adam based on homophobia, if Kris and Adam can have a friendship, still celebrate the winner, then we don't have any hope. They can do it, why can't you?

Congrats Kris. Well done!

Gokey should have won. Probably reason why Kris won. America voted for their favorite, period end of story. Adam will still have a career but is not mainstream enough to appeal to most.
- He is a little over the top and just too much of a professional or theatrical for most. Congrats, Kris. America loves you

I am a gay man who voted for Kris. I don't think this was about gay/straight, it's just that Adam screamed during everyone of his performances and Kris can actually sing.

The biggest upset you have ever seen!? I would say the biggest steal I have ever seen!

That guy can not sing even a lullaby...

Last year the winner was a rock singer, this year the producers did not want to have another one... you could see that from the comments of the judges. They all were in favor of the "winner."

Oh, and I think neither Kris or Adam would want "fans" who spout hatred and bigotry like some on these message oards have done.

what a dismal result....so frustrating!!!!a mediocre and forgettable talent won?wahhhhh

Congrats to Kris Allen!! I am so glad Adam did not win. Actually wanted Danny to win. So the next best thing would be Kris!!! WTG

Rip off.

congrats to Kris. i voted for the first time for him last night. i think both of them were very talented, but if it's one thing people hate, is when the judges shove one contestant down everyone's throat. Adam's range is incredible...but it's not everyone's cup of tea. If you remember, last year, they all but acted like Archuleta was a shoe-in. The audience disagreed and to date Cook has sold 400,000 more albums than Archuleta. Every week, when a contestant goes, you have to think 'where will their votes go'. did anyone actually think danny gokey fans were going to the lambert camp?

c'mon. they will both have careers, but adam will end up doing broadway as well...probably win a Tony

Huh – ya just gotta wonder – maybe people just liked Kris better? I think it is a shame that many people would deny the talent of Kris by thinking he won merely because of homophobic hatred. That is sad, I mean really sad. Adam was a love 'em or hate 'em kind of voice and I just think Kris had more appeal to a broader audience. You don't like him – that's cool – but does that mean you are afraid of heterosexuals?? Seriously?? Those guys were both talented and had very different styles. Don't belittle other of their talents just becuase of some sexual orientation. Shame on YOU for thinking that's the only reason Kris one.

Kris was mediocre at best. Gokey's homophobic pastor has been campaigning for Kris, a nice, straight, christian boy. I will never watch AI or anything on Fox again. We should demand to know how many votes separated them, heard it was too close to call. Adam will be a superstar without a doubt. Kris who........... The stunned look on Simon's face said it all, he never even got up to applaud. Even O'Reilly got into the mix, questioning whether a gay person should win AI. A gay jew was just not good enough for Fox to allow to win. Cannot wait to watch Adam's career soar.

OH WHAT AN UPSET TONIGHT. I THINK ADAM GOT ROBBED. THIS IS THE LAST TIME I WILL EVER WATCH IDOL. I'M A SORE LOSER. THE SHOW WAS EXCELLENT WITH ALL THE ICONS PERFORMING. BLEW ME AWAY WHEN KISS DROPPED DOWN LIKE THAT. KRIS IS SWEET, BUT DON'T SEE HIM BEING AN ALL OUT ENTERTAINER LIKE ADAM.

Why can't the Oscar broadcast be this good? This is the best entertainment show I have seen on TV in years. Not surprised that Kris won. In fact, if my comment yesterday hadn't been censored, you would not have been surprised either. Both have stellar careers in front of them, along with Danny and Allison. Was Rod Stewart a little tipsy?

Kris is a very nice, humble guy with a great voice and a lot of talent, but Adam clearly deserved to win. And to say that it had NOTHING to do with his being gay is naive at best and downright homophobic at worst. But that doesn't give anyone free reign to "be disrespectful to Christians." Who ever said that it was the Christians' fault? People that voted for Kris because of Adam's sexuality did so out of ignorance. In a sense, it's not their fault - they simply are lacking the exposure to people other than themselves.

At the end of the day, Adam will go one to incredible stardom, and Kris will be successful at what he does, but it will certainly be on a smaller scale. Kudos to both of them!

Conservative America wins yet again..... and I thought this competition was about the best and most talented. What a shame. Good luck to Adam Lambert – he'll be a success no matter what.

I am so glad this happened.After Danny Gokey got booted I really didn't care any more who won...however,I love a good upset and they don't get any better than this since almost everyone including Adam kind of assumed he would be the winner.Don't get me wrong,I loved Adam's voice and am sure he'll have a record deal within the week,I just think he needed this.A big ego or too much arrogance is NOT the way to start out a career.

To Blogger Bodee: I am a good Catholic and I think Adam should have won by a far far margin. Please be careful with your comments.

They reported on Arkansas news and has been confirmed by At&T that there were 38,000,000 votes from Arkansas last night. So, it was not Danny Pukey fans who voted for Kris. It was Arkansas. They both deserved it – quit bashing Kris. Also, as a gay man from Arkansas, I can definitely say that there are lots of homophobes around; however, that's not why so many people voted for Kris and not Adam. People in Kris' town and state needed something to be proud of and they supported him to the tune of 38,000,000 votes last night alone! When there a little less than 100,000,000 votes cast, I think it's easy to see why Kris won.

This is the best thing that could have happened to Adam......
He will be a super star, have much more freedom and make much more money not being under contract to American Idol. Record producers will be all over him (Simon Cowell will probably sign him before tomorrow)
He got the exposure that he wanted, and was probably hoping deep down that he would lose.......

Kris deserved it! woot!

I think some need to settle down a little.

Adam hasn't lost any luster on his star. America may have done both singers a favor these last two nights. Adam will have no problem succeeding. He is a major talent to be reckoned with and will excel. Not being bogged down with the AI contract and single will benefit him in the short and long run just like Daughtry.

Kris is also a talented individual that I think will be helped by this exposure. I wanted him to win despite five weeks I believed Adam would run away with the competition. Truth is, in recent performances, I got tired of Adam's repetitive notes and stage presence. Kris did a fantastic job with varied song types and musical stylings.

Both of these guys are going to be around for a while. Don't get to stressed out over this. These two guys are going to be fine.

Awww cmon this is the biggest mistake ever done on AI, Fantasia would be the 1st. You can't possibly think Kris is better than Adam.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He screams is second. America voted and they chose Kris. Let the best man win. and he did. Adam will still become a super star and for those of you that enjoy his theatrical over the top style you will still get to idolize him. So chill!!!!!!! And I get to laugh at Simon, Paula and kara.

IT COULD NEVER be more obvious to more people that this was not about talent, creativity, and vocal merit. But then when was AI ever? Yes Adam was robbed, absolutely. That said, who in their right mind calls a contest fair when it is done by telephone voting? (Computers are easily rigged to place phone calls every 20-30 seconds until asked to stop. You do know this right? It's not new software or anything). Good grief people please reach down deep and pull your brain out of the crevice it's stuck in. The fact is that Adam will pull a Jennifer Hudson while Kris struggles to sell his second album. Never has there been anything like Adam emerge from that "gameshow".

That's it for me for American Idol. Adam was by FAR the better singer and Kris what's his name just got lucky. All of Danny's fans went over to Kris when DG got booted off, otherwise, Adam would have won. People who are scared of gays....geez! But that's ok, even though hubby watched the whole season with me, he couldn't remember Kris' last name. His voice is FORGETTABLE, Adam's is not. My brother also couldn't think of Kris' name. That says something. Adam will have a stellar career and I for one will be first in line to buy his music....You Go...Dude! Sorry, Kris, I'm sure you're a nice guy, but nothing spectacular.

Way to Kris for your victory. Do not apologize for winning because you worked just as hard Adam. I will buy your record.

Adam took himself out of the running when he was asked to chose what group he wanted to be in a few shows back. He should have taken the high road and showed a humble side. Americans like the "nice " guy and the under dog. If the judges really wanted Adam to win, they could have helped by being impartial. All you Adam fans don't worry too much. I think he will be fine.

Congratulations to the dark horse. After witnessing this finale, I am convinced that the show is rigged. Think back to those that didn't make it to the top and should have: Tamyra Gray (sp?), Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, and Clay Aiken just to name a few. My bet is that Adam has a record deal or something that he could only pursue if he was not tied down to an AI contract. He "lost" on purpose. Not to sound sour grapes, but I do feel that Adam Lambert, as with all the others I listed, is too huge for American Idol. Kris needed this win to survive, and I wish him the best. We will hear lots more from Adam in the future.

Kris won?? That's nice. Why the people are wondering (as many of you are) why Kris won, its just simple, did they vote for Adam? So stop wondering.

Kris was good,
but.....
Adam was Phenomenal.

The season should have ended in the following order:

1. Adam
2. Danny
3. Allison
4. Kris

Rod Stewart blew everyone else off the stage. His performance was just amazing.

haha haaaaaa kyle,, i noticed that too i wondered how many others would!!!

weezie got it right – Kris now has to do the HORRIBLE song that Kara co-wrote. It looked like Kris and Adam were laughing about it too when they announced that Kris was singing that song after he was announced. Adam's got it made – he'll be a huge star. Brian May should consider singing him to a 30-city gig and bring Queen back to tour once the Idol tour is over. Then Kris can spend his next year singing about mountains and stars and unicorns.

I have been watching Idol since it started. I'm 70 years old and feel like I'm still a viable part of this society. How in the world did Kris beat Adam? I have never seen a better performer than Adam on Idol or anywhere. I hope his 1st CD isn't too far out so I can enjoy some of the songs on it 'cause I sure as hell am going to buy it!

You know what I didn't like? Kris' wife, everytime they showed her, was busy watching herself in the monitor. Also, when the judges would pan Kris somewhat (that he took in his sweet stride), she'd have her crossed leg just giggling, giggling...I don't know, she just really turned me off. She doesn't seem right for that sweet kid.

Maybe the American Idol voting system should mirror the one on Dancing with the Stars.

Adam fans – the sour grapes just make you look awful now. Kris won. That is the fact. There is no way that this was fixed as TPTB really wanted Adam to win. While I have been a Kris fan, I had respect for Adam and all that he did this season on AI. Both of these men will have phenomenal careers going forward. All I am askng is for people to be respectful.

Why do people have to bring sexuality and religion into this? It was a popularity contest and teenage girls blew up the lines last night. Maybe, just maybe, Kris won because the demographic who voted liked him more than Adam. Gee, if only people would get this passionate about health care and social issues that really matter.

Well our family is absolutely shocked! We couldn't even listen to Kris sing the last song. Clearly, America got this one wrong, kind-of like they did with Bush for 8 years! WHAT ARE THEY THINKING??? Well, we can't wait for Adam's first hit, his first CD and his first tour. No matter where he performs, even if it's not in a city near us, we'll be there!!! I actually feel kind-of sorry for Kris because even he didn't think he deserved it, so it's probably a little bitter sweet for him. He knows, in his heart that Adam is so much more talented than he is and the only reason he won was because he's the boy next door, looks good and middle America likes that, however, he's a bit boring and his concerts would probably put me to sleep. I hope this makes Adam hungrier to try even harder and come out with some amazing, unique music all his own. He may have been an entertainer prior to this, but who goes to concerts just to hear people sing? We all go to concerts to be entertained!

38 million American Idol votes came from Arkansas last night. –A,T &T
Can't blame Kris for having good power voters. Still sucks though. Congrats, Kris you're a talented guy. Love ya, Adam. Hurry up and cut a Cd –I'm ready to buy.

What happens when the media oversaturates itself with a one-trick rocker-dude with a universe-sized ego squeezed into skin-tight leather pants?

People get sick and tired of it real fast.

Kris won bceause he was a musician. Adam is a performer, and while I appreciate over-the-top performances and stage-presence, the humbler man deserved the title. Why, you might ask? Because seriously, you can't botch up "Ring of Fire" the way Adam did and expect America to make you win!

Congratulations to Kris AND Adam for their success! This had nothing to do with perceived sexual orientation, and everything to do with musical/sound preference. I loved them both, but my preference was for Kris' sound and his interpretation of songs. Both will be very successful, and I wish them the very best in their careers.

All of the Kris naysayers should take a lesson from Adam, who displayed incredible class and genuine happiness for his fellow contestant. Adam set a beautiful example, and I love him for that.

Something had to be wrong with the voting. I tried for 2 STRAIGHT HOURS to get through all 3 of Adam's lines and couldn't until 11pm – I was then able to hit redial and was able to vote immediately for the next straight hour. This is sad when there are production problems, which I think there were with this vote. All those times I dialed were votes for him, but couldn't get through. What an effort to ask your audience to do and not have the lines able to handle it.

My husband and I say to ourselves that we're not going to watch this show again because of things like this. When the big outlier is the American vote. Take it out of their hands at some point and be brave enough to make a guess at who the star is, and then see if the panel was right. If they find, they didn't make the right choice and the person's career fell to the wayside, then they'll know they didn't choose right.

But tonight was just dismal. Ryan started off the show that he knew some people had trouble getting through (yeah, I'd say trying about 50 times should have been worth something during those 2 hours), and then Kris himself said Adam deserved it. It is hard to believe that someone of Adam's caliber wasn't recognized. Kris was even off-key last night and tonight!

On a scale of 1-10 – Adam is a 10 and Kris is a 4.

What is wrong with this show? There are still kinks to work out by the producers Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO et company. GET IT FIGURED OUT!!!!!!
I can't wait to see who's career skyrockets.

If the vote was correct, the lines were open – then America got it wrong and take the vote away from us
If the vote was incorrect – you're messing with people's lives! Make it right for everyone – please investigate it and be sure there wasn't an error. Be brave enough to do a RE-VOTE ! You'll make television history!!!!

Didn't see it, don't care, and won't watch that old fart Larry King either.

Adam is incredible, but I like Kris better. I downloaded many of his performances on I tunes and I do enjoy them. I do wish both of them the best.

the only way mankind will evolve to the next level is if we accept eachother, regardless of religion, race or sex. We are above this stupidity...learn already and let us move on to next stage...Adam should have won and kris knew it.

Thanks Tom, you said it better than I ever could.

THIRTY-EIGHT MILLION VOTES CAME FROM ARKANSAS VIA AT&T CELL PHONES.

THAT'S RIGHT.

THIRTY-EIGHT MILLION. Fox and other news stations are reporting this. Sites apparently were set up teaching people how to power text, meaning one person could theoritcally get in as many as 5000 votes in the voting timespan. Arkansas set up sites where they taught people how to do this, and then members pledged to vote for Kris thousands of times.

This was not American Idol; it was Arkansas Idol.

Hey folks: wake up!!! Adam did not lose because Americans are dumb OR because of all the homophobes OR because of the Christians!!! He was doomed as of two weeks ago for one simple reason: The average fan was either going to vote for Danny Gokey / Kris Allen OR Adam Lambert. As soon as either Danny or Kris was voted off, all their votes shifted to the other. So even if Kris had been voted off and Danny stuck around, so Danny would have taken Kris's votes and Danny would have won over Adam. Simple math people. We all know that Adam was by far the better singer and has the most stage presence and star potential. He will go on to do amazing things. Everyone wins. No lay off those Dumb American Christian Homophobes!

Poor Kris...even he knew it was the wrong call. He's a nice guy with mediocre talent that the little girls love. Adam is incredible and doesn't need Idol for success!!! Idol's loss for sure because I will be waiting to hear and see him again, and sadly, not Kris. I appreciated Adam's kindness to Kris on his winning, though I am sure Kris would have been just as nice. The whole thing smells of something fishy. Hidden agenda under the table maybe, and I do think it worked out best for both of them in the long run. I'll be watching for you Adam!!! I love everything about you! Thanks for the fabulous entertainment!!!

Obvious that Adam is the better singer and performer by a mile. Adam has range and is far more artistic and creative.

Hey Candelax Fernandez -

I got an answer for you – GET OUT! See, that's the great thing about being an AMERICAN (Idol-LOL) - free speech and free opportunities!!! – YOU have the option to hop on a one-way flight and MOVE ON! If you're "ashamed of this country" because they chose the "wrong American Idol" – then... wow... GET A LIFE!! (obviously somewhere else!)

And wow "hannah" – you're just downright mean!?? Smackin' on the kid's "mama"... that's just not nice and you should be ashamed of yourself.

the only way mankind will evolve to the next level is if we accept eachother, regardless of religion, race or sex. We are above this stupidity...learn already and let us move on to next stage...adam should have won. We are a conscious race quit moving us back and keep forging us ahead...

Once again, the person who deserves to win the American Idol competition...looses. This is the closest they have come since I started watching the show (Season 3) to actually having crowned the correct person, and they dropped the ball at the finish line anyway. As crappy as the voting system has proven to be in the 8 years it's been breathing (voting for people to stay instead of voting them to leave), there is nothing I can pin on the show as far as fault is concerned. This is probably for the first time America's fault. Adam will crush Chris as Aiken crushed Stubby (my name for him). I have never been this disappointed in the outcome of this show. I think I'm finished with it. It's too painful to support.

I think it is HILARIOUS that anyone could bet sooooo ANGRY over this stuff !...My mother gets mad when I don't vote for who she tells me to. I only watch the beginning when people are making fools of themselves and I watch the contestants butcher songs when they are singing in a Genre in which they have no business.

Seriously, is it that important? Has there beeam Idol "Winner" besides Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood who has had a successful or sustained music career? (keep up with pop-culture cause stupid people are funny) The non-winners have fared much better. So screamin' Adam's career will be fine if you really love him soooo much.

Oh, and if you declare you won't watch the show anymore...I'm sure the folks at Fox, Coke, and Ford are a shakin in their boots and crying a river. Newflash – they could give a crap. You are easily replaced.

PS
Not liking or not voting for Adam has nothing to do with homophobia. You are allowed to not like a gay person and not be classified as homophobic. IMO he was nervewracking and I'd probably never buy a record he put out. You can buy as many as you want and I'm pretty sure it won't make you gay, more power to you if you love him. Does not liking Rueben Studdard make you a racist? Think not, never bought any of his records either and I've been black all my life.

Not a big suprise, another white, straight, male, wins American Idol.
Although I completely disagree with America's choice, I'm not suprised. America just isn't ready for a gay Idol.
Simon is gone, Now with a good excuse to leave the show
Conservative American Families must be overjoyed.
I'm done with Idol.

A singing contest? what a joke? Try a popularity contest with ever per-teen girl in America as the judges.

This guy was no better that Anoop dog and many others.

American Idol has jumped the shark.

Congrats to Kris for winning American Idol. Adam's talent is so great that even I voted for him five times last night. Adam's obvious unequaled talent helped even me to overcome my bigotry and won me over. I still can't say I like the eyeliner and fingernail polish...I just look past it. Adam should have won. BTW, I'm a 50 year old white conservative Christian male.

Adam was robbed! Once again pure talent was eclipsed by middle of the road cuteness and average vocal ability. Don't get me wrong, Kris was a good singer, but Adam has the star quality–I think people just found Kris safer, after all we are dealing with a broad spectrum of society.

Now* lay off those Dumb American Christian Homophobes!

I feel sorry for America for not choosing Adam. Good luck to Kris. I hope it's American Idol season 9 already so his reign would be over.

I like both Kris and Adam, but I do agree that Adam has better vocals. Musically though, Kris is much more talented. But they both have a great future ahead. I guess America just likes the "boy next door" but I am not worried at all about Adam. He'll be the next Freddie Mercury.

I'm just happy Gokey didn't win. =P

No worries, Kris will probably have a marginally successful career, but have not doubts about it, I'm sure Adam is already signed to a very lucrative and incredibly far reaching deal. I don't believe Kris will ever command that kind of a deal that comes with stardom. My poor little 7 year old girl, who has been around the entertainment business for years, was deeply upset with the outcome until I explained that in the end, this is all a business, and that Adam will do more than fine. Fox put on a great show and got a lot of people to watch it....good business...the reason why so many people watched it until the very end...Adam Lambert...again, good business. She actually got it, while still retaining her love and appreciation of good music and good perfomances..go figure! This will be my first ever, and also my last ever post to a blog..had to do it.

Well I believe Adam was definitely more talented and feel he should have won, however I have no doubt that Adam will have a fabulous career thanks to American Idol. Had it not been for the show I would not have seen this great entertainer in the making!

Kris Allen is definitely talented. But Adam Lambert is so much more.
Adam should have been the winner. It's sad that the American people did not vote based on vocal talent and stage presence .

I also don't believe homophobia had anything to do with the outcome. Don't underestimate the dialing prowess of the female teeny-bopper.

I cannot believe the AI website still has Adam on the homepage!!! and still says "who will be the next Americal Idol?" 2 hours after the show is OVER!!!!! Get Adam OFF and give Kris his due credit~~~~~ I am SO disspointed in the entire corporate approach to his win. . . .

and please tell us why this year we have a "top 13"? I love, love, love that our Alexis Grace is included, but don't ever recall having anything but a top 10 and i have been a fan since day one. L

Okay.. I have to say something again...After reading some more of the comments... it hurts.

Do you know why people choose to put other people down?? Because.... They feel soooo low about themselves that they have to say the meeeaaannneeesstt things, no matter how bad it hurts their victim, just so they can feel better about themselves!

Who brings someone's MOM into this? isnt this all about the AMERICAN IDOLS??? and what the heck does Bush and Obama have to do with it? Seriously!

I 'd like to see every person who says they arent watching american idol EVER again.. because Kris won.. get up on that stage and sing for billions of people.. and WIN it.. then think about it. its one year. I was mad when Taylor won. But I had time to get over it.. so yea... JUST GET OVER IT! Kris won.. obviously thats who people wanted, or they wouldnt have VOTED! vote more next year..

Lindsey said:

"Bodee – OH PLEASE, stop with the “hate-filled, intolerant, homophobic Christian” nonsense. I am a Christian, proud of it, and I resent that remark. It’s completely untrue, and if you assume that all Christians are like that, then you’re just as bad as everyone else. Quit with the drama."

It's NOT completely untrue. Kris was a worship leader for the far, far-right conservative fundamentalist New Life Church, which has a strong association with the American Family Association, Focus on the Family, and James Dobson. *This* is why he won.

And if you don't like people attacking Christianity, perhaps you should stop lending them legitimacy by defending them against TRUE accusations. Quit being an apologist for hatred.

before kris started perfoming his first song "aint no sunshine" on final night the audience was raving. It was evident Kris had the popular vote. It was evident becuz allison and danny lost to kris. it was evident that adam didnt have people screaming (despite his strength as a performer) and right trhere ... kara had to say "i hope the audience votes on teh season" becuz it was evident.

american idol needs to do something about their rules. they've lost three good true artists to a monotone voiced, barely able to play with vocals or sound, pretty boy named Kris Aleen.. Lambert knew how to play with vocals nad sound. Allison was a natural. but Kris wins.

AI needs to play with its rules.

What a loss! The people who voted for Bush are still out there. Kris is o.k. but adam is far superior. America still isn't ready! Love ya Adam!

Adam is the true Idol.
Kris is a good musician and singer, but it's just vanilla.
Adam is daring and creative. Adam is america.
BOOOOOO!!!!

The post above from "surrenda" is just proof of the "homophobe" claims:

"seeing Adam loose is almost as good as seeing Danny win!!!"

Because Adam is gay and Danny was another fundamentalist evangelical Christian.

Get a hold of yourself lisa! You're making an outright fool of yourself. "The biggest upset I have ever seen"? Talk about phony immature hyperbole! cnn actually pays you for this? rolleyes

I am gay, and I voted for Kris! I thought Adam would win just because of the masses that listen to rock & punk music. Adam IS talented, but the screaming & screaching into the microphone just isn't my kind of music! Kris was way more pleasing to listen to for me...

Adam is obviously the better talent. What a waste. It's hard to not like Kris, but Adam should have one. I hope Abdul and Simon crash the show next year and it goes off the air. Lets hear it for the teeny bopper rejects and their i phones which can text 10 times to Kris's number... never again!

I can't believe Kris won. I have no idea how it was pulled off. However, Adam is probably better off now that he will get to pick who is signs with and what music he wants to make. I vowed that if Kris won, I am done watching the show. I must say, I'm done watching the show.......

Simon Cowell was pissed!! Does this mean less revenue for AI?

Adam is the true American Idol. I am so done watching AI, along with Dancing with the Stars. Just like horse racing, they are fixed. Not sour grapes either. It is just wrong. We have not seen the last of Adam Lambert.

Do you really think the final is decided on talent? If so, a great injustice has been done. But fear not, because after the top 3, its just a popularity contest, driven by demographics. Think about it logically. Each week, tens of millions of people vote, and someone gets kicked off the show. Some of that singer's voting fans quit watching. some watch and don't vote anymore – but a percentage switch their votes for another singer. So when you got down to three – Danny, Adam, and Kris – there were 60+ thousand votes cast and it was a tight race between the three. When Danny got eliminated, somewhere around 15000 voters no longer had a horse in the race. But some of them could see switching their votes to Kris – he is much closer to Gokey's style, mores, and demographic appeal than to Adams... so it seemed inevitable that Kris would win, just based on the Gokey votes getting freed up. But to me, that's OK. Adam will make a huge CD for them and retain a lot of creative control, while Kris will get some more AI coaching and make a closely guided CD for the producers. I mean, ask Daughtry how bad it was not coming in first – he laughed his way all the way to 5x Platinum.

You know, why cant people just realize that just because you are gay, and you dont win something; it is not homophobia. You guys always try to start a civil war where there is not one. If you want to be accepted, stop whining about everything that doesnt go your way. I am a black man, and I dont go around whining about "The Man" or his "System" everytime I dont get what I want or feel that I deserve, so you shouldnt either. Then you will get some respect for your stance when there is an obvious error in judgement. I'm still mad about season 1 when Kelly beat out Justin...but hey, it happens...just wait for the next season.

Congratulations, Kris!!! And congrats to Adam on a stellar season as well.

To those making bitter, mean-spirited comments, that is no better than those you're claiming to dislike. I'm a Christian and like Adam. Adam is certainly talented and a great entertainer! Title or no title, he will go far. However, I *gasp* also like Kris and think he's wonderfully gifted. Just because Adam didn't win doesn't mean there was some conspiracy against him – If anything, Kris was all but counted out, when he had just as much chance of winning – hence the essence of the "black horse". You have to admit that Adam has been highly hyped all season long, and the judges all but gave him the gold star weeks and weeks before the final.

Bottom line is that they'll both do well. Silver lining for 2nd place is that the person will have more freedom starting out... Regardless of who won tonight, if we're honest with ourselves, we know both will be successful... Close to 100 million votes for 2 contestants?! Seriously, think about it.

America really blew it by voting for Kris. I was never a fan of Kris and Adam is one of the most talented singers that AI has ever had. Honestly, Adam is going to have a big career and Kris is going to be forgotten in a few years – his last song on Tuesday sounded and looked very amateurish.

American Idol=American sham=American shame. It's no wonder America is no longer the super power it once was.On top of it's other problems it's proven to be tone deaf!

Why are you blaming the Christians? It has nothing to do with why I don't like Adam. He is just not my style. So now you are going to attack religion because your favorite did not win. Please mellow out. Kris or Danny were not my favorites, but I will get over it.

It is American Idol and I feel Kris is more mainstream america so I believe that is why he won. I think he is like Carrie Underwood and appeals to most of america. He is a good guy with a good voice. That is not to take anything away from Adam he is phenomenal. He is unique and that doesn't sell to everyone.

I knew Adam would not win. Not an upset to me. It's Clay vs Ruben all over again. Those rumors did Adam in, unfortunately. The deep south bible belt and mainstream America is not ready for a gay American Idol. What will be really funny is when Adam outsells and performs Chris on the charts!!! And, he will....just watch!! Chris will fade into oblivion like most of the previous idol winners like Ruben, Taylor, Fantasia, and Jordin. He, like these previous winners will have mediocre success at best.. sorry Chris. Can't wait for Adam's full album..

Whoo Hoo! The only thing Adam had was that scream and it got very boring and old after a while. By, the way, I am not homophobic, right wing Christian. Thank goodness it was someone who could sing and was married, and straight. I am tired of straight bashing!

And Adam losing isn't because people are all a bunch of homophobes, it's because he just plain SUCKS.

America, you got it right twice in a row! And to all of you screaming homophobia, you surely have made Adam embarrassed. Adam is a human being with lots of talents, and he knows it - hence him decided to compete. He knows that being gay would not give him a head start as it would not disqualify him from winning. But he did not win. It's a competition, and Kris won. Kris has lots of fans because he is an original artist. The guy sings from the heart. And we all fell in love with his voice and his style. We can feel that he loves to sing. And we love hearing him. So stop ruining this sweet victory for him.

Wake up...it is 2009. Who talks about someone's religion, race, political party, orientation, or culture any longer! People are people. The entertainment community certainly doesn't care about this kind of ignorance. This was a talent contest. I am a middle aged mother and teacher that is still always amazed by these comments in today's society. Educate yourselves...get out and meet people! And if you are in a minority...hold the blame game. It makes you sound desperate and angry about who you are...and it doesn't represent your minority well.

Once Again "Homophobic America" rears it's UGLY head And The Christian Right will proven to be WRONG again!

Adam will become a Super Star, Kris will disappear into "Country Bar Scene".
This years American Idol Results Resemble the 2007 X-Factor Results when Leon wins over Rhydian....
What a joke that was.
Rydian as the Runner-Up sign with Simon Cowell and will be the Superstar and has a new Album coming out.....
Leon has already been dropped by his Record Company for lack of sales.

Kris winning over Adam will produce the same results...
Adam will go on to become a Superstar (probably signing with Simon Cowell just like Rhydian did). Simon knows who's the better talent and who will go on to Stardom.
Kris will sign with a Country Label and after a couple of years will be performing in the Local Country & Western Bars just like Leon is now performing in the PUBS.
Rob Guess

adam really can't sing that well. He over sings everything like he's on broadway. Kris can be ok with the correct material.

I personally think this is not right as American Idol is a show to find talent and it is pretty obvious that Adam has more talent than Kris in many ways especially in the singing and creativity area.

If AI allows people from out of America to vote I am sure Adam will win because I am sure alot of people in Malaysia will vote for Adam because WE recognised TALENT when we see Adam

Both guys deserved to be in the final. They both have two incredibly different styles that I can appreciate. That said, Adam has a much greater range and the ability to sing many different genres. I had hoped that Adam would win, but am thankful, actually that it is Kris that got the top spot and I feel rather sorry for him. He wins and then has to sing that song as his first release. Its almost criminal. Thankfully, Adam is not in that spot, and I don't think he is going to have any trouble getting a record label and songs that suit him. With any luck we'll get some great artists out of the top 5 AI finalists this year. There was some great talent.

Not enough hate-filled, intolerant, NON-homophobic voters to sway the outcome? Too bad, Adam should tour with KISS AND Ms California.

Wow, why are people being so mean? Both guys are incredibly talented. I liked Adam AND Kris. But I am glad Kris won. I will actually listen to his music, and he is such a sweetie. He deserved it.

PS: I'd say this is not the biggest upset I have ever seen. Anybody heard of the 2008 Democratic primary? (Barack Obama...? Anyone?)

"Best" singer did NOT win
Too bad Canadians were not allowed to vote
I will NEVER watch Idol again...sorry Adam
you were and are THE BEST

Adam had a theatrical presence and he could scream the loudest but he has been at it the longest. It was unfair that he was invited to participate on Idol with all that experience under his belt. Idol search is for an unknown not an off stage wanna be. Congrads to Chris! How wonderful to see him so humble on the mentioning of his earning the title. It was obvious the judges had their pick from day one and it could have been a factor in Adam's loss. I will never purchase Adams music but I will Chris's.

I was shocked Adam didn't win, but in the end, it doesn't matter. Regardless of whether he lost because of his sexuality, or simply because America can see rare and amazing talent staring them dead in the face, Kris will never live up to the fame that Adam is going to achieve. The producers arent stupid, either. They own Adam's ass and he will be made huge. This is just like the Rubben Studdard/Clay Aiken season... Adam will far surpass Kris in fame, and time.

Sorry, America. The gay boys will win in the end whether you want them to or not

Adam was great but didn't really improve, while Kris improved throughout the competition. I think Adam being gay didn't help but he also was involved in some past performances in plays that looked quite perverted to me....a gay guy with black fingernail polish who had tons of experience coming in, doesn't have a niche, and was involved in videos/dancing where he is thrusting himself behind another guy on stage in front of an audience...not America's view of what AI is about.

Not all Christians are homophobic. I'm an Christian and voted for Adam last night and on a regular basis. My votes were based on vocals and performances and not on the personal lifestyles. Chris was great a few nights but alright most of the time. Unlike Chris, Adam had great performances and vocals every week. Based on all the performances, I believe Adam deserved to win.

you can thank a bunch of teenagers betwwen the ages of 13-17 who watch this garbage and text for a winner. stop making excuses for your boy, mr. rockstar. if you dont like the product quit watching

Come on Americans what is wrong with this picture. On one hand you are fighting for same sex marriage but don't want a homosexual or bisexual American Idol? Give me a break.

Adam is so unique and I cant wait to see what kind of cd he puts out. Its about time someone like him comes around. I am so sick of the artists that call themselves rockers these days. "Disney Rock" maybe

Congratulation Kris, you have alot of musical talent, use it. I will be looking for your music. And Adam I am sure you will go far good luck I am sure many doors will open for you.

Scout, the blogs or votes are all done by city papers or places where people have a lot of computers (cities). People in the heartland in conservative areas aren't voting on these polls online. Too busy doing work on the farm.

I have to confess that I have not watched AI this season. Curiosity then got the best of me and I tuned in last night to watch Adam and Kris perform. After hearing from friends all season long that I was missing perhaps one of the best performers (Adam) in AI history I had to check it out. I was mesmerized by Adam's talent, charisma and originality–in regard to what AI usually delivers. I have to admit that I wondered if perhaps I was wrong to write off AI because it had delivered too many "winners" like Jordan Sparks or Taylor Hicks. Yet somehow I knew that the AI audience would remind me why I quit watching AI and sure enough with another nice, safe but bland choice AI now is more than ever irrelevant when it comes to winning and stardom–as for Adam he will more than likely join other "losers" such as Jennifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry. The real problem is the voting system–something is wrong when a 13 year old in Redneckville, (fill in the blank with a backwater southern state) can vote a ridiculous number of times. They should change how people can vote. Only by having responsible voting will AI have a chance of choosing a real winner.

I am a big Adam fan and I could digest this better had I not been visiting a friend a couple of days ago, peaked over at her tv and saw that creep Bill O'Reiily showing those pictures of Adam kissing a dude. Good ole Bill knows how to rally the troops. Bill then tried to be coy by saying it's a talent contest and people should vote for the most talented. Yeah right Bill. You are an awful thang!
It was also unprofessional of Simon and the other judges to try and manipulate the voters out there. I felt sorry for Kris – he didn't deserve that and I felt for him. Shame on you judges!
This show, the media pundits, the special interest voters who cannot possibly be objective, you've ruined this show . This is not fun anymore. Your power trips, shallowness and egotistical rants are truly a drag! This is suppose to be about young and talented people shooting for the stars.
AI is now about politics, which is All American these days: left or right, blue or red. No more AI. I am finished. I just cancelled Comcast and am going netflix where I don't have all these freaks trying to tell me what to think.
Congrats Kris. I wish you the best and you have my admiration. Adam, you are amazing.
Goodbye world!

Shame! Shame! Shame! It's the big disappointments. Adam should have won the title. Best singer should win the competition. Don't want to watch American Idol anymore.

Kris is boring, what a disappointment.

Oh and seriously ..all you Danny voters that voted for Kris just so Adam wouldn't win!! What does that tell you? That Adam was the only competition on that show. And you just proved it.

I wish I would of read before I made a comment. You with negative comments have little brains and no knowledge. Kris was by far more musicaly talented than Adam. If you want to watch and hear and animal go to a circus.

I don't understand why people are saying Kris only won because of the homophobic christians or people. I thought Adam and Kris were both good, but I am happy that Kris won. I just liked Kris' type of music better than Adam. Adam did an awesome job singing with KISS, but Kris did an awesome job singing with Keith Urban. I voted for Kris because his type of music was more my style than Adam's. Think before you fire off stupid comments you don't know anything about. Just because your favorite singer did not win don't blame it on homophobic people. Kris deserved the win just as much as Adam. BTW, I am not a homophobic christian. I have many gay friends. I grew up in the 80's with a lot of those screaming bands. I actually saw a lot of them in concert. I can scream loud according to my kids. I wonder if I could be the next American Idol? I could at least make it in the finals!

Congratulatons Kris!! MY American Idol!!!! You totally deserve this honor.

Congratulations to the judges and producers of Idol. Your cramming Adam down the throats of America back-fired on you, didn't it?

Too bad for Adam because he seems like a great guy and probably loads of fun to hang out with, and he certainly does have talent – although too theatrical for my taste.

But Kris had my vote for the past few weeks. I could by his particular brand of music.

WOW...now I am not just saying this 'cause adam is my cousin, but this is a perfect example of how middle-America and the religious right dominate our society and our culture. My argument is based on the [simple] fact that, aside from his amazing voice and personality, Simon Cowell considered Adam Lambert to be one of the best, if not THE BEST, performers that has ever been on Idol. This is just another example of how gays and lesbians are treated like second class citizens in this country...have we not learned anything from history and the recent civil rights and womens suffrage movements?!?!

To be honest I thought that both Adam and Kris did an excellent job and both deserved to be in the finals! Adam is a very talented singer/performer, but Kris sounds much more mainstream if you don't agree go to iTunes and check for yourself! Every song Kris recorded sounded like it could be played on the radio today. Adam is an incredible performer on stage but we can't see a performance on the radio or on an album. . . we are listening for mainstream appeal. . .. in my opinion the results had nothing to do with sexual orientation, or christians voting constantly, it had to do with music and what most people enjoy listening to.

I'm sure many Adam Lambert fan's felt pretty comfortable, assuming he had without a doubt won the American Idol crown. . . don't forget this is America and anything can happen. . .ex. our first black president!

Only time will tell which talent will produce more success!

Good luck to Adam and to Kris, don't forget about the people in your lives who have been your fans all along!

Your lives will never be the same, make sure and include your family, keep being humble both of you. . .be thankful of all the blessings you have in life!

congratulations to the both of you, you are the CHAMPIONS!

Wow, what hatred to Kris and the majority of the AI voters. Everything is people opinions. Some had the opinion that Adam was better and the majority thought Kris was better. It had nothing to do with anything else. It is just an opinion. Personally, I don't like rock and would not buy an album that Adam made. I know alot would, and that is their taste of music. I personally like Danny and will buy his album when released. I wish all the contestants good luck. The majority of these posters are poor loser. Did anyone here lose anything over this? Please keep in mind the majority does not like rock. I would guess that pop fans, country fans and R&B fans would pick Kris. Maybe Adam should have sung more of a variety if he could have in the last couple of weeks. Just remember, everyone has an opinon. People that says Adam should have won is only stating their opinions and personal choice. Personally, I don't like Obama but I don't make rude remarks about people that voted for him. He won the election and I accept that.

LMAO another American Idol winner that will be very forgettable.
Maybe the judges should have a say in who wins? Like they do on Dances With The Stars?

This show is about making money with your phonecalls, 100 million calls @ about $1 each, plus all the other shows before. Who cares who wins! Nice work Simon Fuller.

The gymnast wins Dancing. The vanilla ice cream soda wins Idol.

Kris is talented too, but when it comes time for America to vote it's always going to be the safe bet, or the cute, perky female athlete. America's sweetheart and the guy who isn't the screaming, growling rock star. These shows bring us the best talent our country has to offer but the final choice almost always reflects a very middle of the road offering. The maverick doesn't stand much of a chance. They're both going to do just fine.

I WANT A RECOUNT TO PROVE VOTERS VOTED FOR KRIS BECAUSE ADAM'S PERSONAL LIFE IS NOT THEIR PERSONAL LIFE

AMERICAN IDOL IS NOT THIS PERSON IS THIS THIS PERSON IS THAT

AMERICAN IDOL IS A SINGING COMPETITION

ADAM SUNG IT TO WIN IT

ADAM YOU WON

MOVE ON GET YOUR CD OUT SO AMERICA WILL SHOW THE WORLD YOU ARE OUR AMERICAN IDOL

ADAM HAS THE BEST VOICE LISTEN AND WATCH THE PERFORMANCES ADAM IS THE AMERICAN IDOL 09

VOTERS DISAGREEING WITH ADAM'S PERSONAL LIFE VOTED AGAINST HIM

THAT IS WRONG

WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE

DO NOT CRY

STAND STRONG

WE ARE STRONG

Love both of these guys! But in the end, I was 51% with Kris, 49% for Adam. In the end, two things evolved...

First, I became more impressed with Kris' creative talent and artistry. Secondly, I was disappointed how the judges and AI producers staged the "slant" toward Adam for most of the season – including the cape appearance last night by Ms. Perry.

This show is not rigged, otherwise, Adam would have won! Forget the "tween" voters – their actions and "suggestive power" tipped the scale for me and many others.

AND btw, I am a grandmother who loves crazy rock! Still go to Jethro Tull concerts whenever possible.

Almost 40 million votescame from Arkansas alone. It wasn't close or nothing to do with being gay. Home town pride.

I am sad that Adam did not win. I remeber his performances, I do not remember a single performance by Kris. I will only be purchasing Adams music......

Only comments that say the hate-filled, intolerant, homophobic voters got Kris the victory are the acceptable ones. Not vice versa, right CNN?

"Kris Allen just pulled the biggest upset I have ever seen!"
This was not a surprise in the least. It is what I expected. To call it the biggest upset ever is such hyperbole.

America definately got this right. Kris is the one we want to see...the one we want to hear.....his voice is awesome, and he is so appealing both physically, musically and as a person..so real....so unfull of himself....I will love listening to his music and hope he does very well and has a long career ahead of him! Adam is a great talent as well...and I am sure he will do well..but he appeals to a much smaller percentage of the population. I personally can only take him in small doses...whereas I can listen to kris over and over again for ever!!

Those who voted for Kris don't know what vocal performance is, what singing competition is, what common sense is. I am so sad to them. It was so obvious that the judges told Kris being in the final is the best he could achieve...

I'm not an Idol fan but I usually watch once it gets down to the final 4. There is simply no contest between the final 2 if you look at the vocal talent, stage presence, and self expression. These are the characterstics of stars. Adam Lambert has the potential to be an icon and I expect him to be courted by many talented people. Would someone please fire the uninteresting, self-indulgent new judge. She should be a contestant instead of a judge. I would like to hear more from Simon and less from everyone else.

Yes, its a huge upset!! Granted I was left speechless and in shock, however we all know that Adam is going to be so huge hes going to leave Kris in his dust. Besides Adam performed with KISS, I mean who has ever performed with KISS. OMG!!!! THAT WAS THE BOMB... And to sing with QUEEN, you know Adam made Freddie Mercury proud!! It takes a special singer to fill those kinds of shoes. All I know is that I am and will always be a huge fan of Adam Lambert and I cannot wait to purchase his 1st CD.

Adams future will over-shadow Kris and the whole American Idol experience....their was only really one other that has done so consistantly...Carrie Underwood....I feel Adam will be able to contribute to "Rock" as Carrie has done so for the "Country" aspect....
as soon as his American Idol commitments are over....perhaps sooner...so..."Rock" it Adam!!!!!!!....Kris will meet his destiny on "Sunday at Church"...CBN....!

Finally the Adam slobbering ENDS! Thank goodness. And what was pure PRICELESS-icity was the look on the four *ahem* judges faces, especially Simon's, after the results were read! Gee Simon, how did you ever manage to move your butt from your chair to actually stand and congratulate the Champion! Right... you already crowned him Tuesday night, before the REAL one sang his last one. America certainly HAS voted.... and thanks Danny-fans for your Kris votes!

There’s no doubt that Adam can sing as long as he didn’t wail with is tongue hanging out. I couldn’t picture myself listening to Adam on my iPod for very long; however, Kris is much more pleasant to listen to for longer periods of time. I believe if Adam didn’t wail so freakin’ much he might have won...I know it turned me away...

After watching Kris perform with Keith Urban...it suddenly dawned on me that Kris does deserve to win because America loves mainstream, wholesome and safe sounds – something that they can digest easily. Kris' win is a tertimony to what the average American wants. They do not want their mindsets challenged and their boxes rattled. They just cannot look beyond all that they hold on to so tightly to recognize a talent so phenomenal, so bankable and so unique. Sad but true...I'll be praying for you and hope this does not keep you from continuing with your phenomenal work doing and Adam, you are a beautiful person. Kris congratulations!

Hey Adam - how soon can you have that CD ready?
I'll buy a dozen and give them to everyone.

Sorry you were cheated out of your AI Winner's title.

Hey Kris ... who? Make mine a double latte before your next gig.

Stunning? I'm not stunned at all! Both Kris and Adam were very talented, but Kris simply appealed to a larger range of fans. Adam was great but little over the top and the screaming wears thin.

All of you Adam fans that are crying in your milk about homophobia and right wing conservatives and religious fanatics and republicans...well, you all need to grow up!!!!

I'm happen to be a democrat who is neither very religious nor homophobic. In fact I'm quite liberaly actually. Yet my vote has been for Kris several weeks. I happen to prefer his kind of music. Simple as that.

No need to say anything more. While Chris is a nice guy, he lacks star quality. Check out his performance with Keith Urban. Kris was lost in Keith's shadow. He was Keith's back up singer. Adam Lambert took center stage, fronting a mega band in "Kiss". Adam was the lead singer and Gene Simmons was His back up. As for Surrenda, don,t worry hon, you can catch Gokey live at the next choir practice .

Definitely Boycotting A.I. after yet ANOTHER huge upset.

It was SURELY no competition when it came to talent – Adam should've won. Again – America got it wrong!

I could atleast be happy if the finals were Alison and Adam...two undeniably amazing talented singers and performers...Kris basically got the school girl vote – and apparently that is most of America.

What a shame. Adam will be lauging all the way to a platinum record anyway...

They are both very talented, but Adam is more impressive. I think Chris will do well as an AI, but I agree with peoples' comments that losing will actually in the long run prove to be what was best for Adam, who for sure will still get a record deal of some sort, and will possibly have more freedom in choosing where he wants to go with his career. I'm looking forward to what hit singles these guys put out!

Reading over the comments again... I just have to say:

Everyone, please stop being so hurtful! It's immature and not classy. I'm happy for all the contestants. They have great careers ahead of them thanks to the show.

Why all the anger? You can support someone without being so hateful toward another.

This is not right. there is no comparison between Adam and Chris. This shows how crappy the voting system for American idol..

I am utterly devastated. Adam Lambert is a once in a generation talent and America couldn't see through their homophobic eyes. Kris doesn't hold a candle to Adam's voice and charisma. As soon as the winner was announced I changed the channel. I doubt I'll watch "Idol" again.

I've read numerous posts here about how amazing Adam was, but like alot of others evidently, I respectfully disagree. I'm not a big fan of guys with high shrilling voices, who seem to constantly want to flaunt their "range". Wooopiee! I'd much rather put on an album from the likes of Kris and be able to relax after a days work. Adam is a nieche singer and while his first album may sell better than Kris's due to curiousity, he's more likely to be a one hit wonder in my opinion. Adam's best bet is to join a group like Queen, he'd do great, but Queen isn't the band it was back in the Freddie days. I think the whole homophobic conspiracy is a bit overblow, and based on the fact that the margin of victory didn't even appear to be close since it wasn't mentioned... probably just a lot more people voted for the easy go'n dude. I think the biggest "conspiracy" was the fact that the judges and the show itself tried to anoint Adam as the presumptive winner... that probably hurt Adam's chances the most.

I am absolutely shocked – Adam is wihout a doubt the best singer and entertainer of the two – we Australians should have been able to vote, the result may have been different. However good luck to Kris he seems a really nice young man. Both should do well in their respective futures

The christians of America were dumb enough to vote for George Bush twice – and they just swung American Idol away from the gay guy. It's so clear that Adam was the most talented contestant in the competition. I guess this really is JUST a popularity contest.

Kris said it all when the winner was announced.... HE doesn't even feel he deserved to win. Simple– Adam was better on all fronts. Is the American Public that stupid or perhaps Adam's sexuality played a part in the voting?? Who knows...

SOOOO DISAPPOINTED... but, not surprised.

had a feeling this guy would win, and, even as he accepteded his new role as THE AMERICAN IDOL, he too acknowledged that Adam should have this honor. I stayed up just so I could hear Adam sing one more song!

BUMMER. He (Adam) will eclipse Kris with record sales... No Doubt!
Koka

Absolutely disgusting votes! 2nd season I've watched straight and still not impressed with winners (maybe why I did watch previous seasons) David Cook couldn't impress me and neither could this winner.... what was his name again?

FIXED.

No one in their right mind would believe Kris deserved to win this.

The entire PACIFIC TIME ZONE was locked out of voting during prime time because of the lines being jammed and texts bouncing back uncounted.

According to the official results more than 10 million votes came from ARKANSAS.... a state with a population of 3 million....

This seriously undermines whatever credibility this show had – they might as well just have the judges pick the whole season now.

Did ANYONE receive a CONFIRMATION of their TEXT VOTE for ADAM last night?

On -01? I did not receive a single confirmation all evening.

I've been a Kris Allen fan from day one...AND I'm not a homophobe, just love his voice. For those of you who say Kris is talentless, exactly who did Jamie Foxx say he'd work with? Uhm, not Adam. Adam is going to wind up in theater, where he belongs, because his sound is not "current." KISS = 1970s.

would've been happy with either, or, but it was the judges fault. I think that hurt adam more than the pictures.

they kept pushing David A last year, then David C won.

Take American Idol off the air. It is an absolute disgrace. The voting system is an insult to everyone – except teenage girls!

I'm sorry to those who think Adam should have won, but as someone who is way into music, I appreciated Kris's arrangements and understated performances. That is a true musician. Adam screamed songs and completely butchered several classics, including "One" by U2. If you think this was rigged for Kris to win, I don't think so. Adam was praised night after night for screaming, not singing. Go Kris!!!! Can't wait to see what the album is like that you put out. Too bad for the craptastic first single. I'm sure that will be the one and only time he sings a power ballad.

They were both amazing and I think Kris worked hard for it! He deserves it and don't worry... Adam will get his too... So how about Kara shutting down bikini skank?! OMG I loved it!! Bout freaking time! Congrats to Kris... him hugging his wife was about all I could handle... I was in tears when I saw that! Beautiful ending and what a season! It will be hard to beat next season!

Adam is too good for American Idol anyway. He needs to front a band like Queen.

I had hoped that talent, originality, showmanship, modesty, vocals, artistry and flair would win AI this year – I guess not. Kris seems very nice and has a pleasant voice but no different than thousands of other singers out there across the country. Adam – thank you for an amazing season and for the first time ever I will buy an album for a former AI contestant. He who laughs last... Go Adam Go!!

I am speechless and DISAPPOINTED... Ugh. Poo. I voted for Adam 50 times last night–the only time I voted this season... Based on last night, I do think Kris won, honestly, but ugh... UGGGGHHHHH!

I tried voting 190 times last night for Adam, only 60 made it through without busy signals. That is interesting and dissappointing. You would think the voting would be more above the board so if you try and vote, you can actually vote. Best singer loses..imagine that America.

Kris plays piano and guitar. That's talent! Adam can scream on key.

Once again America shows how we have no idea what true talent and artistry is. Adam dhould have won. Kris is just another copycat... same old, same old...

The stupid christian right. The mothers who wouldn't let their pre-teens vote for the "queer" guy. The 70 year old women who were "disgusted" (my wife NOT among them...but then, she's younger than 70). Okay...I'm a 70 year old, straight, married male who knows that Adam is a super-star. I only wish I had one tenth of one percent of what he's going to earn. He's the Elvis of this generation. Go Adam, you ARE an American Idol.

Disappointed that Adam didn't win. He truly deserved it.

But can't believe in your reviews that you didn't mention Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas - one of the major highlights of the show.

What an upset! Kris Allen gave Adam Lambert the boot!

I was so sure sure Adam had it, too. Kris is a great singer but he can't compare to Adam. Too bad but Adam will still do amazing things. I can't believe Kris didn't have more to say. Disappointing...

Kris Allen won only because girl teenagers are the ones voting the most and they are all fooled by the good looks of Kris. They know nothing about music!

What a disappointment! Kris did not deserve to win. He did not even believe it himself. He knows Adam is much better than he is. This just shows how close minded and homophobic people in America still are!

AMERICAN IDOL SUCKS!!!!

I can't believe it! Adam didn't win?! Why not? He was definitely the better singer? Was it because he is (or so it is said) gay?

I'm a Christian conservative but think Adam had the better voice. Kris is good but Adam was better.

Just hope the voting was not done out of being prejudice.

They both will make good money. I'm not as upset as some people here just surprised.

I don't think there is really any way to guarantee that the voting is fair or even used. I think they go with who ever will give the show a good "safe" image. An IDOL is someone they need to not sully their name and if Adam is ever in a "compromising" situation it will be link with AI for ever. Sad truth is that Adam was the best person for the show but not to win it. I think this will be a black eye for the show for long to come. No one will be able to be blamed. Plausible deniability.

I'm surprised by a lot of comments. Kris wins and suddenly American voters are homophobic. Really? If they were, Adam won't have gotten this far. Adam was a great singer – he may even sell more records than Kris but the fact remains that Kris won tonight. Do NOT take it away from him! Do not accuse the nation of being prejudiced. Americans (millions of them) voted for Adam too...but at the end of the day, Kris got more votes.

I'm proud of both artists but CONGRATULATIONS KRIS!!!!!!

THIS HURTS!!! America knows that Adam was the best-Adam knows that Adam was the best, and yes, Kris knows that Adam was the best-he said so!!!!! Something is spritually wrong with this picture, what is GOD up to? I can only find solace in the words, THE HUMBLE WILL EXALTED AND THE EXALTED WILL BE HUMBLED!!!! Congratulations Kris and thanks for your show of humility throughtout season 8, right up until the end!!! I wish you well, and I'm now a better person because of you, and so is ADAM, and sooo.... is SIMON!!!! With much anticipation--Tonight's decision Adam has just launched your new career into STRATOSHERIC PROPORTIONS!!!

In all honesty other than "knowing" Kris is heterosexual- do any of you really know how "good" a person he is? Does his sexual preference make him a "good guy"? I am sure he is an awsome person but, its more than his sexual prefrence thats makes it so. That being said, it stands to reason that Adam is also given that respect also. I would rather know someone like Adam than the hate filled bigots that post.

I also think in the long run being second is better for Adam. I am not sure what his obligation is to AI but, not as much of one as Kris, right?
Anybody know?

BTW- I do like Kris- they are both very different entertainers. Adam though cuts right through you. He at times leaves you speechless with how easy he makes all that seem. The mark of a truely good man.

Congrats to both men.....

Puhleeze people! It's an obnoxious TV show designed to make money from the public via phone or texting charges. Who cares who wins.

Adams genre was rock n roll. My fav went out the week before Danny. who was a professed Christian. So lets cool it with the homophobe Christian America. Adam peaked with Mad World and Kris with Ain't No Sunshine one sang his mid-season the other on the night that counted.

come on folks, at the final, this is a popularity contest, not a singing contest...Adam, Kris, and Danny will all find their way and appeal to their audiences...all are super talented, all are different...get over the results...they are all winners

This is why American Idol is ridiculous. Last year all the judges crowned Archuleta only to flip after the "vote" results came in. Any voting process where anyone can "vote" endlessly is anything but accurate. This year's results are as pathetic as last year, though Adam is on his way to becoming whatever he wants. Stop calling this a singing or talent contest. This is a twisted popularity contest. I would love to hear the judges admit that the least talented won.

Goodbye American Idol, I tried to give you a shot at redemption from last year's farce. Too bad. Fix your voting or I'm done with you.

This is just unbelievable! How could Kris win? He seems to be a really nice guy, but....! Adam is a STAR! Kris sounds and looks like a thousand other people.
Simon looked quite surprised. What an understatement!
Adam will still be a star, but he really deserved this; even Kris thought so,
How could America get this so wrong????????
What a disappointment...mostly for Adam.

Adam is the stage performer, Kris is the singer. The singer won. End of story. Congrats Kris, I can't wait to buy your first CD.

The most intolerant people on the planet are the active minorities...the HATE that some(certainly not the majority) of minorities like homosexuals, African Americans, women movement, etc. protray when they talk about white straight protestants is more than the very small of militant, far right conservatives. Think about it, you are willing to down America and Americans because of what style singer they like? If a black person in an African singing contest won over a more qualified white from South Arica, would you hate the blacks in Africa? If a heterosexual in in a gay district in San Francisco won something over a better qualified would you give out such hate to the gays? Just saying, it is simply math, and you don't like it....more people liked Chris. There are more people who liked him...Kris likes Adam and vice versa. Kris could care less about future record tallies. He is a great kid!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing wrong with Americans falling in love with a great kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shaming Americans who like an all-American kid with great music talent(not just singing) as intolerant is the most IRONIC play of all time. You give your causes way too much credit. Most of the conservatives I know live with, accept, and don't think the way you think we do...we vote the style, music talent, and looks, and charisma. Adam is a joy to listen to as I love rock, Queen, etc. Why can I not like , support both? and you agree not to hate me, because I'm from Arkansas and like our home town kid?

What a mistake. Adam is far more talented – bigger voice, greater stage presence, more vocal range., a total performer. It must have been the southern Christian element that voted for Kris. It couldn't have been his talent alone that got him through. I'm very disappointed.

I can't belive this....I was shocked...I was 101% sure it would be Adam...

CNN never posts my comments.. I bet they use some kind of filter But I'm writing this anyway and hope it gets published:

I'm a huge Adam Lambert fan but I'm happy for Kris because for once, a nice guy won. As a Christian, I think Kris Allen's win is nothing short of a miracle from God. I hope the message from this historic Idol result is that "with God all things are possible". That's one of the main reasons why Kris Allen won and I bet he knows it .

I hope someone signs Adam Lambert immediately!!! He might not be an American Idol but he's an international SUPERSTAR! I can't wait to hear your songs on the radio!!!

Congrats to both amazing guys!! Kris will do Idol proud and Adam will go on to become the biggest Idol ever! I like Kris and I love Adam. No matter what the outcome was tonight, the show was fabulous and Adam is "MY" American Idol. A shout out to Danny too. You three are the best we seen in all the season's of Idol. Can't wait to see the tour and buy the music!!

Adam didn't lose because he's gay, Kris didn't win because he's a straight white Christian. He won because his style is more mainstream and appeals to a broader audience. While Adam is very talented, his over-the-top theatrics and stage styling annoyed a lot of people.

They will both have a lot of success, Kris is a beneficiary of good timing with the current music landscape with acoustic singer/songwriters like Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson. It will probably be better for both of them this way – Kris will have the AI marketing machine to push his music to the forefront of a crowded genre, and Adam will have the artistic freedom to cut a record that's truly his own – like Chris Daughtry did.

Kris is not "average". He's extremely talented and has a sound and personality that appeals to a lot of people. Adam is also amazingly talented and will be fine. Often those who don't win have more success more quickly because of the contract issues. It was a fantastic final and could easily have gone either way.

Someone said Kris has a daughter? I thought he was only married for seven months. Some could argue that might not be good christin values you want your children to look up to.... just sayin... stones in glass houses..... I think God had strong thoughts on that too... Its hard to go throwing those judgements around.. and I am not sure these are all facts just reading all the above posts...

What are you people complaining about? Why do you have to have someone to blame? There was a competition and then a vote. The person with the most votes won. Kris got the most votes because he is a more gifted singer. Adam is good at what he does. But Adam's style very distinct and believe it or not Adam fans...not everybody likes it. I am mostly disappointed in the people trying to paint Americans as homophobes and voting as such. You should be ashamed of yourselves. I could care less if you never watch AI again. Take your ball and go home already.

It is sad that Kris' victory tonight is tainted by the hate of group of people who can't accept that some people just don't like all that screaming.

That said, Adam is a true gentleman and was a total class act as runner up. It's too bad his fans don't share that classiness.

Congratulations Kris AND Adam. I can't wait to buy your album, Kris.

Dan

YES...!!! Kris SO deserves this..!! I think pepple were getting tired of the same "tongue sticking out" every week..!!

I'm in shock, too!! Adam was the best contestant ever on AI. Adam, I have no doubt that you will be a huge star. You are in the SUPERSTAR LEAGUE!! I will be following your future career.

I'm pretty shocked. It would have been awesome to see someone with talent win. I guess future Idols be warned... or take heart I suppose... now talent is no longer a requirement. Thanks for wasting my time.

Kris is super humble & totally deserved this. I think he has worked hard and deserved to win.

I'm thinking that the older demographic (over 40, like me) simply voted for Kris because they could relate to him more than they could to Adam. I agree that Adam was more talented, but I could not connect or relate to him or his particular style. This likely contributed to the results, and the fact that Danny voters likely moved to Kris for the same reason. Like others I have little doubt that Adam will have a long and successful career – although not the official Idol, he has a legion of fans that will clearly support him.

I loved this season of AI. As soon as Kris sang " Falling" I fell in love with his soul. It was Kris's connection with the songs that allowed him to win.
I love Adam and he will be big, but he just wasn't my type of artist. I voted for Kris (could not get through) not because Adam was gay! I love Adam just the way God made him. As a musician, I choose Kris because of his song choices and his way of singing. His tone was incredible.They both will do very very well. No worries anybody!

When Adam and Kris were on stage singing the Queen song with Brian May, Kris was so utterly out of his league. He knew it too. If he left stage no one would have noticed until after the song ended. Out classed and upstage. Seeing those two on stage at the same time so utterly showcased who was the better of the two.

Adam was on stage slugging it out with KISS and doing very well. KISS! Kris? He'd be licked (mopped) up all over the stage by those rockers that he was lucky he didn't get this number called to join the Kiss Army for a few minutes.

My main problem with Kris is that he was utterly boring. I've listened to a lot of music and seen a lot of concerts. Adam is the more compelling artist. Kris hits the right demographic to win American Idol, but Adam hits the notes.

It is painfully obvious that Adam can out-sing Kris. I look forward to buying Adams album. Kris' songs I'll hear at the dentist's office.

It's sad that American Idol, once a talent show, has become Idol American, a popularity show where the cutest most religious gets the crown. Wow! Idol and their advertisers just lost one more watcher.

I consider myself pretty liberal but I still voted for Kris...he's been my favorite from the beginning...I don't think it has anything to do with America being conservative...look at the president of the United States for Christ's sake. If it had been between Danny Gokey and Adam I would have voted for Adam so you guys can take your "america is a bunch of conservative freaks" theory and shove it. I personally just liked Kris for Kris not because he was conservative.

I agree that the rules need to change to only allow one vote per phone. I think Simon was so disgusted tonight he just might make it happen. It really won't matter, since Adam has a much more marketable style and will be in more demand commercially, but it is disappointing to have the greater talent lose.

Seriously, people? If America supposedly didn't vote for Adam because of his sexuality, why did he make it to the final 2?? People didn't like Adam because of the style of music he was singing, and his screeching. People realized they would never listen to that on their ipod.
Kris won because the kind of music he was singing is popular right now – Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson kind of music. And he deserved it.

I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight. I am shocked and pissed off! Adam Lambert should had been the winner. The demographics of American Idol played against him. Teenage girls have no idea of music. All they care about is a pretty face. It shows how shallow thay are.

Tonight, HOMOPHOBIA won!

Homophobia. One hundred years ago, they would not have chosen the black finalist. Or the woman finalist. This country, so proud of its besotted history, should fall. Such hatred for what’s non-self. Such falsely placed pride. I’m ashamed of this country. And of its low intelligence. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Get over yourself! Yes, Adam was a great singer/performer but the same old thing got very old every week. I, personally, was sick of him! His being gay had nothing to do with it! He will succeed and be famous even though he didn't win....so get over it!

Are you kidding me???? First and last time I would watch American Idol.....Kris should have been eliminated long time before Allison, Danny etc.. If he is that " talented" I wonder how people base his talent....He does not have the vocal as Adam does...or personality..I wonder why people felt sorry for him and voted for him to win.. Its sad!
He is not going to make it in the music industry....He does not has what it takes...sorry I feel like Simon...so negative but I think this was really unfair for the person with the most talent..I know Adam is going to make it into the business regardless but please I really dont think it was fair.....POOR JUDGEMENT!! Would not watch American Idol another season and my friends stated the same..what a waste of TIME!!

Amerian Idol as reached its peak! AI will never be the same and because Adam was in it in Seaso 8 it made it so entertaining! Adam Lambert has just begun his career! He will be a bigger superstar! Adam was in his own league far ahead of the rest.

It's all good, and it doesn't matter who wins, they all get record deals anyway. This is season 7 or something like that, and only a few of the winners have done anything with themselves so far (kelly clarkson, carrie underwood) .Fantasia? Ruben? Taylor? Chris Doughtrey was 4th in his season, and the winner of that one was Taylor HIcks. nuff said. You don't have to win to make it, and Adam will be just fine.

AT&T reported 38 million votes came from Arkansas, which incidentally only has 2.8 million residents. AI is not a competition anymore because the technology has raced beyond the original intent - 8 years ago it was land-lines, today it's unlimited texting as fast as you can tap 4 digits and the word vote. I think the producers know its gotten out of control - the save was added this year - but pure vote count in a viral age is a prescription for disaster. I would be very interested in how the whole year would have been if it had been one vote per phone device. The technology is there to handle it - I think the producers are just afraid to take that step.

So many people that watch the show don't vote and that's the problem with who the winners are. The diehard, texting and phoning teens who spend the entire 2 hours after the show on multiple phones voting that determines the winner.
But if the show was rigged as everyone is always suggesting, Danny would have won because of all the promoting they did of him from DAY ONE with his back story.
Maybe people voted for Kris because they like his music better than Adam's. They are BOTH talented. Adam is way more theatrical and very different than any other contestant but maybe Idol just isn't his way of making it. Just enjoy the show and appreciate the talent that is there rather than hating on the contestants and the voters! How childish!

Adam Lambert was ROBBED! Even Kris Allen all but said so himself when handed the trophy.

this was the biggest upset since bush stole (literally) the election in 2004!

I like Kris. But, Adam is an unbelievable talent. WAY more talented than Kris. That said, Adam is probably going to have more freedom NOT being the American Idol winner. If only the winner had a career, then this would be a travesty. But, truth is, more than just the AI winner has a future in the business. Adam will be (more than) fine, just like Chris Daughtry. Just the same, I'm a little disillusioned.

Kris is a sweet kid with a bland, forgettable voice, no particular style or anything distinctive that would lead me to buy any album of his, a pretty wife, and a cute child. Adam is a superior singer, performer, and all around artist with a fabulous voice who is edgy, daring, versatile, and creative. I would buy one of his albums in a heartbeat, and I don't particularly like rock. Adam is the reason I kept coming back to Idol each week to see what his creativity would lead to this time, and I was never disappointed. Without him, I wouldn't have bothered to watch. Everyone else except Allison was boring.

Even Kris said at the end, "Adam deserved this." He knew who was the better, bigger talent.

So who does America pick?

Another cookie-cutter Idol is born when they could have had a world-class talent and star. I wish Kris well and every success, but I think American Idol proves again it's not about picking the top talent but reaffirming what's safe and unthreatening and comfortable.

Adam was flashy and talented. However, I was not surprised Chris won. He was good, and the voters keep in mind the type of recordings the artist will make. Chris was low-key but good. The selection written by the judge was not to total his entire journey.

I think the underdog won out tonight, and personally I love to see that outcome. Adam is an amazing talent and will have a phenomenal career regardless of winning AI. I just think people have embraced Kris' humbleness and how he never expected to even get this far in this competition. America is tired of "over the top" spending and "over the top" entitlement. We are now starting to embrace authenticity and core values that I think Kris exudes. They are both amazing talents in their own right, and the way I see it, all the top ten contestants are winners. It was a great episode of exceptional talent by the contestants and by the masters for sure...Carlos we are not worthy – Kris & Adam you Rock!

Both Kris and Adam have good voices but Adam was just too far out for my taste. Kris is a more appealing person and so is his voice.

While I think Adam is a great performer and was for him going into last night, I must say that Kris really pulled it out last night. Adam was too dark and gloomy, almost like a goth edge.

I just hope that Kris really won because others saw how he shined and not just for some religion based idiocy that would prevent people from voting for the best performer regardless of sexual orientation.

That would just be such a disgrace, disjustice and dishonor to Kris. That kind of prejudice and discrimination would only take away from any win for Kris and again, I hope no one voted based on sexual orientation.

The show is rigged. Kris was good but Adam was clearly better. We all anticipated every week to see what Adam would do, didn't we? AI rigged it to be an upset so people would talk, that's what they want. All the gasps across America. It's all about ratings and money.

I won't watch again because there will never be a season better than this one. Not unless there were 10 finalists who are true artists like Adam. Talented, artistic, unique, different. Unfortunately Middle America doesn't like different. They don't want to see eyeliner and black nail polish on a man. A HUGE SHAME.

Can Americans' taste be any more mediorcre?? Everything is the freakin' same!! Just take a look around: McDonald's, Clear Channel (on the radio), Wal Mart, Starbucks, Olive Garden, Best Buy and the list goes on. Tell me you don't have that in your town. There is no parity I tell you.

Arkansas contributed 38 million votes to the American Idol vote...

2008 US CENSUS EST POPULATION: 2,855,390

How stupid is this?

American Idol needs to stop bragging about how many votes they get. Absolutely asinine.

Sad how so many people haven't the class to lose gracefully any more. It can't be that more people disagreed with them than agreed with them. No, it has to be that everyone else is homophobic or racist or stupid or a teenage girl or a Christian whacko, unlike the enlightened minority whose favorite lost.

Look, I liked Danny. I'll buy one of his CDs if he puts one out. But when he lost, ok, he lost. And I liked Kris' music better than Adam's music (though Adam has a fantastic talent), but if Adam had won that would have been ok too. That's what happens in a vote; sometimes you're in the minority and you lose.

Adam fans, you had a good guy and I'm sure he'll have a record soon. And you'll see lots of him - Hollywood will embrace him as a "cause." Suck it up.

And yeah, you'll watch AI again. Maybe half way through next year, maybe the year before, but you'll be back.

Great season of AI. Won't be watching it again, though.... why do the evangelicals have to ruin everything? At least 'America' diid the right thing last fall... elected Obama!

Adam is far more talented. Kris will fade into obscurity like Taylor Hicks, Reuben, etc. The true vote will be with people's $$$ – Adam appeals to a far more lucrative crowd and will win people over sight unseen when his voice is pumped through the radio. Kris' voice (if he can even get it over the sound of the music) is too average to be noticed.