Congrats:LEE DeWYZE
Tonight's American Idol Season 9 finale was better than previous years probably because it is Simon Cowell's last. Everything was pretty good... except for that Dane Cook performance which was hijacked by an Idol reject. Dane later tweeted that his performance was "Kanye'd" and that "it was not staged." I feel bad for Dane.
Anyway, on to other performances, I think Kris Allen was first up performing his new single "The Truth." Good song, but right now... two hours later, I can hardly remember it. Christina Aguilera performing "You Lost Me" was great; I even liked her intro number with the Top 6 girls, and I usually hate group performances. Later on Carrie Underwood performed her single "Undo It", she's always great live, although tonight she seemed to be short of breath cause by her dancing around the stage. Janet Jackson also performed closer to the end, got a standing ovation. Alanis Morisette performed a duet with Crystal Bowersox; Alanis owned it. Lee DeWyze and Chicago performed a pretty boring collaboration, Casey James performed a duet with Celebrity Apprentice winner Brett Michaels! I bow down to Brett. What a fighter. and what would be American Idol this season without two of its most recognized rejects? Gen. Larry Pratt and William Hung performed "Pants on the Ground". We all knew that was coming.
I left this performance for last: the American Idol winners and previous contestants singing for Simon Cowell. It was pretty perfect and it got Simon emotional. Although I wish Chris Daughtry and David Cook were there. Others notably missing from that group performance were Adam Lambert, Kellie Pickler and Jennifer Hudson. Someone correct me if they were there and I missed them.
About Simon's departure, my honest opinion is that this show will crash and burn without him. Can't wait to see him bringing The X Factor to the States! I'm glad we haven't seen the last of him yet.
The question now is: where is the female talent in America? No girl has taken the American Idol title since Jordin Sparks won Season 6! According to Randy, this year was supposed to be the "year of the girls" but when the Top 5 came around, there was only one female left. Lee is the third male winner in a row and fifth overall.
Now, to end my long ass post and before the Crystal fans jump out to say her title was unfairly stolen, it was not, and here is why:
1. Everyone's been saying it, and it's true; Crystal peaked too early on in the competition. Since Top 24 week everyone had her as "the one to beat" and she kept improving week after week until there was just no more room for her to improve and shine over the rest. To me, she started to fade away a little since Top 7 week, and while Crystal was losing steam, Lee began to show huge improvement. There's also no denying he showed the most growth out of any contestant this season and although his nerves got the best of him last night, he walked into the finale with huge stamina built up from his two performances last week, which I believe were the determining factor.
2. Crystal may have also lost because she's not as commercial as Lee. Yes, the girl has huge talent, but in all honesty, I do not hear a song of hers on the radio. She's the more gospel/blues kind of singer while Lee fits in the rock/pop genre, which obviously, has more fans. Easy.
3. Finally, their personalities also come into play. I have to say that to me, these two have been the most boring final two in Idol history. However, Crystal gave off a little bit of a cocky attitude to me some times, and last night, her failed attempt to cry after the last performance seemed really forced. On top, after every performance she rambled on about the most random things. Whereas Lee has been more humble, more appreciative and more down to earth throughout the competition. Just take a look at the final moment before the winner was announced. Crystal was laughing it off, almost as if she was confident she was going to win, while Lee looked like he was about to lose his lunch. Dude was nervous as hell. And it's great he shows it.
Overall, pretty boring season, I'm glad the better contestant won. I'm done rambling. Can't wait for The X Factor. American Idol is done for me.
Anyway, on to other performances, I think Kris Allen was first up performing his new single "The Truth." Good song, but right now... two hours later, I can hardly remember it. Christina Aguilera performing "You Lost Me" was great; I even liked her intro number with the Top 6 girls, and I usually hate group performances. Later on Carrie Underwood performed her single "Undo It", she's always great live, although tonight she seemed to be short of breath cause by her dancing around the stage. Janet Jackson also performed closer to the end, got a standing ovation. Alanis Morisette performed a duet with Crystal Bowersox; Alanis owned it. Lee DeWyze and Chicago performed a pretty boring collaboration, Casey James performed a duet with Celebrity Apprentice winner Brett Michaels! I bow down to Brett. What a fighter. and what would be American Idol this season without two of its most recognized rejects? Gen. Larry Pratt and William Hung performed "Pants on the Ground". We all knew that was coming.
I left this performance for last: the American Idol winners and previous contestants singing for Simon Cowell. It was pretty perfect and it got Simon emotional. Although I wish Chris Daughtry and David Cook were there. Others notably missing from that group performance were Adam Lambert, Kellie Pickler and Jennifer Hudson. Someone correct me if they were there and I missed them.
About Simon's departure, my honest opinion is that this show will crash and burn without him. Can't wait to see him bringing The X Factor to the States! I'm glad we haven't seen the last of him yet.
The question now is: where is the female talent in America? No girl has taken the American Idol title since Jordin Sparks won Season 6! According to Randy, this year was supposed to be the "year of the girls" but when the Top 5 came around, there was only one female left. Lee is the third male winner in a row and fifth overall.
Now, to end my long ass post and before the Crystal fans jump out to say her title was unfairly stolen, it was not, and here is why:
1. Everyone's been saying it, and it's true; Crystal peaked too early on in the competition. Since Top 24 week everyone had her as "the one to beat" and she kept improving week after week until there was just no more room for her to improve and shine over the rest. To me, she started to fade away a little since Top 7 week, and while Crystal was losing steam, Lee began to show huge improvement. There's also no denying he showed the most growth out of any contestant this season and although his nerves got the best of him last night, he walked into the finale with huge stamina built up from his two performances last week, which I believe were the determining factor.
2. Crystal may have also lost because she's not as commercial as Lee. Yes, the girl has huge talent, but in all honesty, I do not hear a song of hers on the radio. She's the more gospel/blues kind of singer while Lee fits in the rock/pop genre, which obviously, has more fans. Easy.
3. Finally, their personalities also come into play. I have to say that to me, these two have been the most boring final two in Idol history. However, Crystal gave off a little bit of a cocky attitude to me some times, and last night, her failed attempt to cry after the last performance seemed really forced. On top, after every performance she rambled on about the most random things. Whereas Lee has been more humble, more appreciative and more down to earth throughout the competition. Just take a look at the final moment before the winner was announced. Crystal was laughing it off, almost as if she was confident she was going to win, while Lee looked like he was about to lose his lunch. Dude was nervous as hell. And it's great he shows it.
Overall, pretty boring season, I'm glad the better contestant won. I'm done rambling. Can't wait for The X Factor. American Idol is done for me.
16 comments:
I am so hapy about this. I had it up on my Facebook and clicked share as soon as it was announced.
Wow. congrats you won the worst season of american idol ever. and you are the worst winner ever. Katie Stevens Deserved That.
agreed with anonymous 1 about the worst season of american idol.
hopefully this will show that american idol is over and done with.
too many seasons. not enough good competitors. not good. AT ALL. couldnt even keep me watching for 2 episodes.
crystal should have won.
So happy that Lee won!! Voted for him nonstop last night!! He totally deserved it! America actually picked the right winner this year, unlike last year! Can't wait for his winning single to be released!!! Congrats Lee!!!!!
congrats Lee...you deserve to win!
Yeah this season is so lame compared with the past few... if we dumped Lee and Crystal into last year's group, Crystal might make it at most top 7 or 8, and Lee would be lucky to make it into Top 12... Anyway, congrats to Lee. As much as I'm for Crystal, i think no matter which one of them, Lee deserves it as well. Both of them will surprise us in the future I hope.
Btw Gabe, I think I saw Kellie Pickler as a short-haired blond. I think.
That short-haired blonde was Kimberly Caldwell. Season 2. They look alike.
I'm OK with who ever wins, BUT I'm not gonna be a fan of anyone. And from most of the comments are true, this season is the suckish, worst season EVER (AFTER SEASON 8). And now, there's no Simon, therefore AI will sooner or later.....DIE!
Neither deserved to win because both will end up flopping. Sorry but its true.
OMG GOOGLY EYES WON
lol watch him FLOP
lol
don't forget the confirmed reports that crystal was actually gonna up and quit early on. she can't handle the pressure
^ That's right. I forgot that point.
maybe she wanted to quit because she realised all the unfair pimping and how the judges mistake flat singing for good singing.
i mean bagpipes and that chorus last week? seriously.
I don't like this years' winner because i think he's a "pretty boy," just like Kris Allen.
^ Oh honey nothings pretty about "GOOGLY" eyes trust me.
If u think he is pretty u
A> Must be younger than 15
B> Needs to go out more
C> FAT
I wanted Lee to win, I think he deserves it, but what you wrote about Crystal being cocky and laughing when they were announcing the winner, if you look close she's saying his name, she's saying "Lee Dewyze!", she knew he was going to win, and she's laughing because she's nervous.
That's what I think.
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