American Idol Season 8 Season Finale Winner is Kris Allen

What Was Your Favorite Idol Moment Tonight?

May 20, 2009

Tonight's American Idol was supposed to be all about the new winner — did you agree with America's choice? Instead we were so entertained by all the performances that it's hard to pinpoint a favorite moment. Usually the two hour banter is painful leading up to the final tally which broke over 100 million votes but this year we couldn't get enough of Queen, Steve Martin, Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper and even Ryan's awards. From Kara showing up Bikini Girl to annoying Tatiana, tell us what was your favorite part of the show?

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American Idol Pop Poll

36 Comments

spicyaroma 3 years 51 weeks

Kara was amazing- I never knew she had such a great voice :D

kapikani 3 years 51 weeks

I think both guys will make it in their own ways. They both have different styles and fit in different categories. I'm not sure if being gay had anything to do with Adam losing. I think the majority of people prefer pop, and maybe that's why Kris got more votes. Adam is more rock; he has that classic rock vibe. However, Adam does have a better range; he's more alive on stage and has such presence. Either way, they both did great and whether they won or not, they will still get record deals and will make something of themselves.

Pampire 3 years 51 weeks

Anonymous 28 you're delusional! You are clearly the nut job hiding behind your idiotic anonymous comments!

3 years 52 weeks

Pampire, you sound like a nut job. Both are talented and both will have success post-Idol. Adam will be fine.

Schmange 3 years 52 weeks

My favorite part was when I didn't watch it.

sandy82 3 years 52 weeks

I loved the performances! Rod Stewart singing Maggie May was awesome! Some of the group performances from the AI singers weren't that good though. It was a great show overall.

Pampire 3 years 52 weeks

Anonymous 22 I suppose you wanted Ms California to win Ms USA too huh! I never bashed Kris he's a talented guy but he is clearly not as talented as Adam, and I think a lot of the votes came from not voting for Kris but voting against Adam for being gay let's just see who sells the most records! anyone could sing a Kris song but could anyone sing an Adam song? I think not he's in his own category like prince. This man will be iconic!

3 years 52 weeks

Oh for goodness sake...I am so tired of people saying Adam didn't win because he is gay. Honestly who cares if he is gay or not. Adam has a particular style, and you either love him or hate him. Some people can't stand the high pitched screaming, and others love it. He has talent, but he is definitely more broadway, as a rocker he does seem a bit delicate...Kris on the other hand is talented as well, and definitely fits in to the more typical artist. I resent anyone saying "America" is stupid, or got it wrong for Adam not winning because he is gay...nothing to do with it. LOVED how Kara schooled Bikini Girl!

blondie829 3 years 52 weeks

I love that Kris won...people would be furious either way. It was a divisive season. Keith Urban and Kris was the highlight for me, but I have to say that Kara can sing her ass off.

3 years 52 weeks

I think the fact that adam IS gay people thought he should of won. Give Kris a break. He obviously won because people voted for him. If you thought Adam should of won maybe you guys should of casted your vote instead of taking to popsugar just to bash on kris. You guys expect people to vote a "gay" american idol when you can't even be happy for a nice,humble guy to win. "American Idol" doesn't define someone. It's what they do AFTER.

CaterpillarGirl 3 years 52 weeks

I am so glad adam doesnt have to sing that awful song. horrible song.

3 years 52 weeks

totally agree with ali92507 - at least adam doesn't have to sing that bad, bad song...sooo not his style and would be weird alongside his new music...greatest moment for me?? when kris said, this should be adam's win!!! kris is a great guy, humble too...i kind of feel bad for him now, because so many folks, especially those in hollywood and the music industry feel that adam got robbed because he was gay...puts a big damper on kris's win...

Briandiesel 3 years 52 weeks

Really great performances!I thought Keith and Kris' was awesome!

Briandiesel 3 years 52 weeks

Really great performances! I thought Keith and Kris' was awesome!

pxpxcutie 3 years 52 weeks

Well, I had bet my dad that Adam would win. Oops. lol.Oh, well...I like Kris, he's more my style anyway. And I know Adam will still have plenty of opportunities ahead of him.And as far as Kara, she's just a showoff. I thought the fact that she felt the need to go up on stage at all, let alone get in a sing-off with bikini girl, was kind of sad.

pxpxcutie 3 years 52 weeks

Well, I had bet my dad that Adam would win. Oops. lol. Oh, well...I like Kris, he's more my style anyway. And I know Adam will still have plenty of opportunities ahead of him. And as far as Kara, she's just a showoff. I thought the fact that she felt the need to go up on stage at all, let alone get in a sing-off with bikini girl, was kind of sad.

Happsmjc 3 years 52 weeks

LOVED Bikini Girl/Kara....Kara sounded and looked great! Bikini girl looked and sounded horrible! It was hilarious! The whole show was very entertaining though!

mod16 3 years 52 weeks

that show was AMAZING. so many random performers

ali92507 3 years 52 weeks

I loved the performances and KISS had to of been my favorite. Queen comes in second even though Adam should have been the only one on that song. David Cook was amazing and that song always makes me cry. Keith Urban was great and I really wish Kris the best. One thing is Adam isn't stuck singing that horrible song for months and months. I was following Blake Lewis' twitter all night because he kept taking pictures from the audience. In the end I really wanted it to be Allison and Adam so I wasn't hurting after last night at all. Kris and Adam are probably so relieved now that it's over.

3 years 52 weeks

The best part was when Bikini Girl took the stage and Ryan said "I'd ask you what's new, but I already know" since she got her boobs done!! HAHAHA. I laughed so hard. Second best part was Keith Urban. Third was turning the tv off after Kris won, stupid stupid America. If it was Canadian Idol, Adam would have won. I think he didn't win because of everyone out there not liking the fact that he is gay.

Pampire 3 years 52 weeks

Oh and By the way I have watched all 8 seasons and I will definitely not watch ever again! :(

Pampire 3 years 52 weeks

The worst would be win they announced the winner, I'm shocked and heartbroken! Adam is clearly the best! Kris is good but he doesn't hold a candle to Adam! I think everyone anticipated gokey and Adam in the end and when it came up Kris and Adam all of gokeys votes went to Kris, and the fact that the judges jinxed Adam with clearly stating he will win all season people decided to just show the judges who gets the say so. There were a bunch of great moments and performances! I still think Adam will sell more records! Oh and the internet scandal probably didn't help which irritates me that people would do that! Some people still live under a rock who cares if he's gay he's very talented

MyGuiltyPleasure 3 years 52 weeks

What a show last night! All the performances were awesome! I thought the bikini girl part was hilarious but I actually felt a little bad for her. You could tell she had no idea what was about to happen...*snickers*

3 years 52 weeks

yep bikini girl definitely got a boob job

3 years 52 weeks

BIT UNFAIR TO POST THIS WITHOUT A SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE IN THE REST OF THE WORLD. AT LEAST PEOPLE GIVE YOU A SPOILER WARNING :(