American Idol 8

We've broken down that question down into its basic elements to measure, fighting on many fronts, who has the right ingredient to become the next American Idol for this season. In a turn of events that viewers have variously found surprising, validating and frustrating, the underdog contestant Kris Allen was named the winner of American Idol. Most people may call it the biggest upset in the show's eight seasons, I personally call this event eye popping. Even Kris Allen himself was stunned by the news.

I did a personal review on this 'extravagantly bizarre phenomenon'. No doubt Adam Lambert has been declared indirectly by fellow judges as The Greatest Singer Ever In All Of History, his inevitably breath taking vocals, superb notes and stunning looks as a rock star that catches every girl's hearts. In short Adam Lambert owned all the star power on stage, he's a stand-out every week since the beginning. Yes, he's a rock god, but when there's a preconceived notion that once he got the Idol crown in the bag, it makes his fans lazy and assume that by hook or by crook he's going to win but actually leads to the loss of precious votes. Whereas Kris Allen is more of an underdog, having a slight tinge of country style collaborating with his own humble and decent voice. He appears more inviting to me. He consistently delivered solid performances and received mildly positive reviews from the judges. His fans felt like they had to fight harder to keep him in the contest, clear factor which leads to his victory.

Another factor which results to Adam's failure is due to the Rock issue. American Idol has always favoured syrupy balladeers and pop singers. Similar case happens few seasons back, Christ Daughtry ? Carly Smithson ? Even Allison Iraheta. They rock hard but appallingly, rockers never stand a chance to gasp for victory in American Idol. David Cook, was the one and only rocker than eventually win the title.

On the other hand, Kara Dioguardi is an obnoxious nuisance in this season. The original trio combination have been perfect and well seated to judge the all together entire 7 seasons. Out of the blue, a new judge seemed to lodge herself between Paula and Simon Cowell creating nothing but uninvited confusion and irritation to the ear drums. "No Boundaries" obviously worked better off with Adam but somehow this song co-written by her was such a train wreck, leaving judges speechless. This confusion is a boon for Kris and the judges obviously wasn't able to make a final push for Adam despite the outpouring praises from Simon Cowell claiming that he's going to be an international star.

Adam Lambert hasn't talked about his sexuality publicly. Once you're well known and famous, curiosity breeds causing TV reporters and paparazzi to go digging for 'interesting' news to quench their 'thirst of desire and also publicize them online. The internet is one dangerous place to play at. Its a downturn for Adam that there are photos circling of someone who looks like him kissing another guy. Americans, generally open minded; but sadly not all are open minded to accept the assumption that Adam is eventually homosexual. It should not be an issue in American Idol but there is plenty of hate outside this big bad world. Obviously Adam has millions of fans, and it looked like he could strike an emphatic blow against homophobia, same scenario applies to Barack Obama broke through race and colour barrier being the country's first black president. We're not debating over politics but his ambiguous sexuality surely cost him a lot of votes.

They're both terrific who have great careers ahead of them. Both add sparks in American Idol season 8. My opinion, Kris is unique despite what majority thinks; check out America's vote maybe Kris is more deserving after all. X]