May
22
Well it only took 2 seasons for 'American Idol' to
make up for offing Chris Daughtry before his time, giving rocker
(well, as rocking as you can get on 'American Idol') the title in its
2-hour finale last night.
Idol David celebrated with fans and former 'AI' contestants at a post-finale party at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in LA last night.
97.5 million votes were cast in the 'Double D' battle between Cook and David Archuleta and Cook won by 12 million votes. Upon herring the news that he won, the 25-year-old bartender from Blue Springs, MO collapsed into tears.
Once he was able to collect himself, he said, 'I started this season, much to Simon's chagrin, as the word nerd, I am absolutely at a loss for words right now. Thank you, guys. This is amazing.'
With performances by a slightly hoarse George Michael, ZZ Top, Donna Summer and Bryan Adams, the highlight of the show was Simon Cowell (gasp) apologizing to Cook for his overly critical assessment of his performance the night before.
Right before the winner was announced, Simon said 'When I went back home to watch it, it wasn't quite so clear-cut as we called it,' and added, 'For the first time ever, I don't really care who wins. I think you've both done terrific.'
An apology from Simon is the best prize of all - congrats to you D-Cook!
Idol David celebrated with fans and former 'AI' contestants at a post-finale party at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in LA last night.
97.5 million votes were cast in the 'Double D' battle between Cook and David Archuleta and Cook won by 12 million votes. Upon herring the news that he won, the 25-year-old bartender from Blue Springs, MO collapsed into tears.
Once he was able to collect himself, he said, 'I started this season, much to Simon's chagrin, as the word nerd, I am absolutely at a loss for words right now. Thank you, guys. This is amazing.'
With performances by a slightly hoarse George Michael, ZZ Top, Donna Summer and Bryan Adams, the highlight of the show was Simon Cowell (gasp) apologizing to Cook for his overly critical assessment of his performance the night before.
Right before the winner was announced, Simon said 'When I went back home to watch it, it wasn't quite so clear-cut as we called it,' and added, 'For the first time ever, I don't really care who wins. I think you've both done terrific.'
An apology from Simon is the best prize of all - congrats to you D-Cook!
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