Sources at "American Idol" tell us the margin between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert "wasn't even close" -- and the biggest factor in Allen's win was Danny Gokey.
Here's what we know. The "lion's share" of Gokey's votes went to Kris Allen. The extent of the lopsidedness surprised a lot of the big wigs at "A.I." We were not told the exact votes but our sources say the AT&T scandal had no impact on the outcome -- the spread was that wide.
16. He lost because not everyone liked him and he is already a professional singer!
It was not the "church" vote but the "I think Adam is annoying as hell" vote.
Plus a lot of us out there hated the way they talked about him winning it all every week for 12 weeks.
To prove my point check out how the ratings were lowest of any of the previous seasons.
Posted at 12:12PM on May 28th 2009 by hey
17. I AGREE WITH #6 YOUR RIGHT, ADAMS VOICE AND THE WAY HE STUCK OUT HIS TONGUE AND SCREAMED ON EVERY SONG WAS LIKE SCRATCHING YOUR FINGER NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD
Posted at 12:12PM on May 28th 2009 by ss calif
18. "But he is not conservative enough for the American AI voters"
Why do you automatically assume AI voters who didn't vote for Adam are conservative? Yea he's probably gay, but he was hardly open about it during AI and it's not like Kris Allen looks like a badass the country hicks would all vote for. Kris just has a wider appeal, but personally I thought Lil should have won, and I'm white. I also thought adam was pretty good at the end with Queen, but in many of his songs I found that the rave reviews weren't really deserve. And no way did Kris deserved it over Lil or that girl who was in 4th place, blah.
Posted at 12:17PM on May 28th 2009 by Ten
19. It was a crime Adam did not win. Homophobic voters voted against Adam. They don't care about Kris. They just didn't want Adam to win. He likes to do the scream, but he does not always do it. He won me over with "Tracks of my Tears". He was the best interpreter the show has seen.
It's a SINGING COMPETITION. Even if you are homophobic, you can still vote in a gay singer. Entertainment is filled with gays. AI is supposed to be finding the best undiscovered talent in America. Kris is good, but he is not the best undiscovered talent in AMerica. I feel sorry for him. because he knew Adam deserved to win, and that is the first thing he said, when he "won".
Posted at 12:20PM on May 28th 2009 by Just Noticing
20. Each singer is different. Adam was the most consistent performer. He is indeed unique and was a joy to watch each week. I think AT&T was quite unfair with the reps going to those parties and giving out phones and showing how to do mass texting in Arkansas. Also the voting should not have been about "religion or diffence in life style choices". Both of them will have wonderful careers and I can't wait until their albums come out. Much success to both of them.
Posted at 12:21PM on May 28th 2009 by kym
21. OMG Ten, are you serious; Lil??? I'm Black, and I wanted Lil to finally bring it, every week. She did not. She is not unique nor creative. I like her as a person, though.
Glad she has a fan in you, nonetheless :)
Posted at 12:25PM on May 28th 2009 by Just Noticing
22. Kris Allen is an ass clown and a stooge. He's a dime a dozen no talent wanna be who sings out the side of his mouth (literally). Whether you like Adam Lambert or not, he is a performer and put on a show, week after week, after week. The same certainly can't be said of Kris. In the end, Adam's career will far out strip whatever elevator music Kris warbles out in its over dubbed state. I think AI should change the way people can vote. Add online voting. One vote per IP address, or one vote per phone number, period. Let's get rid of the voting banks and the forced voting.
Posted at 12:24PM on May 28th 2009 by Mary B
23. I still can't believe ANYONE thinks their votes count-the winner is predetermined by the time they get down to the last 10 finalists-it's all about who is most marketable to the masses who spend money-
Posted at 12:26PM on May 28th 2009 by moi
24. I WISH THIS FREAKIN SHOW WOULD GO AWAY. IT STARTED SUCKING BIG 1'S WHEN IT STARTED DOING DOCUMENTARIES ON EVERYONES LIVES. WHO GIVE A S*** ABOUT THIER HOME LIFE. ITS NOT LIKE MUCH IS GOING TO HAPPEN FOR THEM AFTERWARDS. JUST ASK TAYLOR AND RUEBEN
Posted at 12:29PM on May 28th 2009 by latinacandy
25. Chris will become another forgotten Idol winner and Adam will go on to have a mega-career. It was obvious throughout the competition that he was head and shoulders over the rest of his competition.
Posted at 12:31PM on May 28th 2009 by McBeerman
26. Is it just so far to fathom that the majority of the people didn't care for all that screaming that Adam did. He is a great talent and will do great. Leave it alone.....and move on with it people.
Posted at 12:33PM on May 28th 2009 by SamanthaD
27. Look at the musical styles of Kris, Danny, and Adam. Which of these things is not like the other? Kris and Danny are much closer than Adam plus anybody, except perhaps Axl Rose, and he is too old for the competition.
Posted at 12:37PM on May 28th 2009 by Vada
28. There's nothing funnier than reading depressed, defeated, gay mafia dumbasses on here trying to cope and spin yet another defeat. I love how the liberal wackos try and have it both ways. If the "bible thumpers" were as numerous as you say, then we wouldn't have the most anti-American, socialist person ever to pollute the White House in office right now. Obama supported legislation to KILL babies if they survived abortion attempts in IL. So yeeeeaaaahhh......that whole "bible thumper" EXCUSE is pure bs out of pathetic desperation.
It went down just like how the black dude from Reno 911 said. Young, white teenage girls determined the vote. Most girls don't fawn over gay guys. Just like how it wasn't "bible thumpers" that voted against gay marriage in the VERY BLUE state of California, it was blacks and hispanics.
You bullying liberal radicals need to take a looooooooooooooong look in the mirror and stop embarrassing yourselves with making up childish excuses for all your failures. Your digusting, Neo-Comm agendas are what are keeping you down. Not these "bible thumpers" that you falsely created in your minds.
Kris and Carrie win. Gay marriage and Adam lose. :)
Posted at 12:36PM on May 28th 2009 by Poor losers
29. Why shouldn't ATT&T help Kris out? Adam was getting help from Simon week after week, and don't forget Kate Perry's endorsement of Adam. What's good for one, is good for the other.
Posted at 12:37PM on May 28th 2009 by Dee
30. Sore Losers! You just can't accept that your guy lost. Y'all come up with a new excuse every day why he wasn't crowed the winner. Well get over it! I voted for Kris because I like his singing. Not because he's cute. Not because he's a Christian. Not because he's not gay. Because I like his SINGING! You just can't accept that people don't like Adam's singing and therefor come up with a new excuse every day.
Posted at 12:38PM on May 28th 2009 by nic
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