Poll: Who will win / should win 'American Idol'?
Just because Adam Lambert has the most buzz and the highest Cool Factor doesn't mean he's a cinch to win "American Idol." Many "Idol" fans have mistakenly underestimated Kris Allen over and over again in the past.
Last year, remember, most polls projected an easy win by David Archuletta over David Cook. Then, everybody's jaw dropped when the actual victor was declared "American Idol" champ.
Victory may not even be decided by who has the most music talent. Winner is the chap with the most votes. Adam Lambert's disciples may be complacent, may make the mistake to think he's got this in the bag. However, Kris Allen fans, driven by the zeal of pushing hard for the underdog, may text in dozens more votes each.
Bottom line: It may not even matter who wins "American Idol." Clay Aiken's had a more notable career than winner Ruben Studdard. Heck, Jennifer Hudson came in seventh place, but now has an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and a slew of other showbiz awards that winner Fantasia Barrino doesn't own.
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kay so kris won and he sounded like a toad compared to adam...ADAM LAMBERT IS THE TRUE WINNER AND IS AMAZING!!!!
Posted by: Mariarox13 | May 10, 2010 at 04:51 PM
Adam was the better singer and entertainer than Cris. The public does not have a brain. Just like Rueben Stoddered and Clay Aiken. Clay makes records and you never hear about Rueben, the same will happen with Cris, you will never hear about him, but you will hear ADAM
Posted by: Melody | May 21, 2009 at 10:39 AM
lol lizzie please hush.. Winning American Idol mean NOTHING. Where is Ruben Studdard and Taylor HIcks now.. Hell Chris Daughtry is another one who didn't win but he's a superstar now... Whether you think Ms. Jennifer Hudson ( who is a superstar) deserves the awards doesn't really matter.. She still has em.. And Alicia Keys still won a grammy this year so that arguement is also bs... And fantasia did not almost beat out anyone lol.. WE saw her acting in her bio pic and that was terrible.. NO way in hell she could play Effie.. She doesn't have the voice for the part...
Posted by: Lea | May 20, 2009 at 07:07 PM
For those who say Kris has more talent, you know nothing about music. Lambert is far better.
Posted by: Austin | May 20, 2009 at 04:55 PM
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Posted by: heyhayhey | May 20, 2009 at 04:35 PM
Based on talent alone Kris is the winner. Based on an agenda being shoved down our throats Adam is the winner. It's a tv show/talent contest voters should vote on entertainment and talent value not their agendas.
Posted by: anne13 | May 20, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Kris Allen will take the American Idol Title!
Who wants to listen to someone constantly yell...hopefully America will realize who has the true talent!
Posted by: Kendra | May 20, 2009 at 03:56 PM
If Adam doesnt win American has gone crazy,Kris is just awful!Adam can hit those high notes!Rock on Adam!
Posted by: lizzie | May 20, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Every entertainer every singer, year has a chance to win a grammy (in some cases 5-7 per year for one individual). Every actor every single year has a chance to win an Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe etc. But only once in a life time have you got the opportunity to win the American Idol crown. Jennifer may have an oscar golden globe grammy ect, but she can never win the Ai award. Fantasia can win multiple grammy's and had she been fatter and louder she'd be with the Oscar as she nearly beat out Jhud for that part. Of course we know jhud's grammy came as sympthy for her family tragedy. The omission of Alicia Keys in that category alone should prove that to anyone.
And if you think Clay Aiken would have had the success he had, had he been openly gay then that's not very smart. Clay Aiken's fans were angry that he came in second and purchased multiple copies of his cd just so he could outsell ruben. Clay Aiken hasn't even been nominated for ONE grammy award and that's pretty hard for a singer to do. Any real singer has at least been NOMINATED for a grammy. Enough said about Clay aiken. LOL
Posted by: Really | May 20, 2009 at 02:51 PM
based on singing abilityand being an entertainer it has to be Adam but both will have a great future regardless of who wins.
Posted by: betsy redifer | May 20, 2009 at 02:41 PM
adam hands down should win and will win
Posted by: woogie | May 20, 2009 at 02:38 PM
It's a pity Gokey forgot he was not on Fox News when he stuck his pompous nose into the religion scene. I totally lost all my respect for the dude when he did. Good Gawd, unite the wing nuts! Don't vote in an evil doer! American Idol is no place for religion. Gokey should stick to doing what he does best, sing in the choir, and leave religious politics to the likes of Karl Rove.
Posted by: humanbeng | May 20, 2009 at 02:21 PM
If the vote is about the best performer/singer this season on American Idol, then Adam Lambert is the undeniable winner. However, if the vote against Adam is filled with biggotry and hatred, then Kris Allen is the winner. But, Kris would suffer knowing that he really was never the clear winner.
Posted by: Patti | May 20, 2009 at 02:17 PM
You need to take into account the 'Gokey' effect. Danny Gokey, 3rd runner up was incredibly popular. He and Kris are both all American Christian boys. The Gokey fans will swing to Kris as opposed to edgy Adam, who is incredibly talented but would likely not appeal to the white, staunchly straight Christian right. So based on that, I would put my money on the underdog, Kris.
Posted by: idol watcher | May 20, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Chris can write, produce, arrange and can entertain with his tongue in his mouth. I think we have the pleasure of Chris in our lives a bit more than the amazing but a little annoying Adam.
Posted by: Richard Foulkes | May 20, 2009 at 02:00 PM
I could care less who wins. The series is well past due date. Who can remember all the winners from the start of the show? I remember Kelly Clarkson and Gay Clay. Thats it. She is the most successful so far and will likely have the longest carreer. The show has lost its freshness and isnt worth turning on anymore. The whole thing is just blah and all these so called "stories"on its winners are just blah too.
Posted by: BlahBlahBlah | May 20, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Who wins tonight is largely a factor of who the Gokey voters vote for. I believe his voters hail largely from the Red States and will side in much higher numbers for the doe-eyed boy from Arkansas who can almost hold a note. Adam will be fine--he'll get his glam rock album and a leading part in many plays. Good for him. I wish America was ready for it's first flaming gay idol but I fear not.
Posted by: peajmac | May 20, 2009 at 01:58 PM