Anyone watching American Idol tonight?

[October2008bride]

I agree about Kris being great for the radio - I actually heard a clip of the official version of his first single and it actually sounded okay!!

However, I do think that Adam is built for more than broadway - honestly, some of those bands (Queen/Kiss) etc sounded AMAZING with him as a lead singer - I seem him being the lead singer of a proper band. I''d listen for sure.

Anyone else see a little Nick Lachey in Kris'' looks?

 

[Phoenix]

I've just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.

I must say I'm a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.

I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam's career since he's not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn't. It's even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!

ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

 

[steph72276]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM
Author: Phoenix
I''ve just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.


I must say I''m a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.


I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam''s career since he''s not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn''t. It''s even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!


ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Um, no. I am pretty sure American Idol has a huge following in the gay community. I think it is just with Adam, either you love his voice or you think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. There weren''t very many people who were just lukewarm about him. I really don''t think it had to do with his sexual preferences at all.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:17 AM
Author: october2008bride
Anyone else see a little Nick Lachey in Kris'' looks?

I thought that for the first time last night ... I think it was the outfits to some extent. Nick does that Tshirt/necklace thing a lot. (Why do I know these things? LOL). I also saw a lot of John Mayer''s hangdog pouty lazy-looking smolder. Kind of a combo. Plus some Jonas Brothers mixed in for good measure. Ha!

I wonder if Adam will tour with Queen -- heard they jettisoned their new lead singer a couple of weeks ago. Now THAT would be something, no?

Was thinking more about this this morning ... its like Adam is a gorgeous decorated cake someone left out in the rain & Kris is an oatmeal raisin cookie fresh from the oven. It''s all about peaking at the right time ... showing growth ... becoming a star in front of our eyes. Adam didn''t DEVELOP over the course of the show. He entered stage right a fully formed dazzling glittery butterfly who captured America''s attention (or should I say American Media''s attention -- as they''re the ones who tried to shove him down our collective throats ... I''m talking to you Entertainment Weekly cover story). So by the end Adam''s just doing the same ol'' stuff he started with. And less and less of the audience % wise is entranced by it. Whereas KRIS has come into his own *in front of us*. He was CANNON FODDER. He didn''t get any of those Danny Gokey dead wife packages ... or home visits with a toddler ... or shots of him sleeping in his car. They never showed his audition, they didn''t cover him in Hollywood week. He was a TOTAL SURPRISE to the audience by the time the top 36 rolled around.

People say its a singing competition. Pish posh. No its not. It''s a star-making competition. Its a popularity contest. Its a fairy tale come true contest. And apparently America doesn''t like its fairy tale characters in guyliner.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:18:40 AM
Author: steph72276

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM
Author: Phoenix
I''ve just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.


I must say I''m a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.


I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam''s career since he''s not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn''t. It''s even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!


ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Um, no. I am pretty sure American Idol has a huge following in the gay community. I think it is just with Adam, either you love his voice or you think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. There weren''t very many people who were just lukewarm about him. I really don''t think it had to do with his sexual preferences at all.

So what do you think was the deciding factor for the majority of the voters then? If, like s.o. else has said, it was because of his eyeliner and his nail polish, then I rest my case!

 

[steph72276]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:24:02 AM
Author: Phoenix

Date: 5/21/2009 8:18:40 AM

Author: steph72276

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM

Author: Phoenix

I''ve just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.



I must say I''m a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.



I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam''s career since he''s not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn''t. It''s even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!



ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Um, no. I am pretty sure American Idol has a huge following in the gay community. I think it is just with Adam, either you love his voice or you think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. There weren''t very many people who were just lukewarm about him. I really don''t think it had to do with his sexual preferences at all.

So what do you think was the deciding factor for the majority of the voters then? If, like s.o. else has said, it was because of his eyeliner and his nail polish, then I rest my case!

I think Deco just summed it up pretty well. BTW, I don''t see "goth" type dress and automatically equate it with gay, do you? But that is beside the point. I vote on who I think sounds the best, not sexual preference, and I''m pretty sure that''s what most people do.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:29:04 AM
Author: steph72276

Date: 5/21/2009 8:24:02 AM
Author: Phoenix

Date: 5/21/2009 8:18:40 AM

Author: steph72276

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM

Author: Phoenix

I've just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.



I must say I'm a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.



I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam's career since he's not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn't. It's even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!



ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Um, no. I am pretty sure American Idol has a huge following in the gay community. I think it is just with Adam, either you love his voice or you think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. There weren't very many people who were just lukewarm about him. I really don't think it had to do with his sexual preferences at all.

So what do you think was the deciding factor for the majority of the voters then? If, like s.o. else has said, it was because of his eyeliner and his nail polish, then I rest my case!

I think Deco just summed it up pretty well. BTW, I don't see 'goth' type dress and automatically equate it with gay, do you? But that is beside the point. I vote on who I think sounds the best, not sexual preference, and I'm pretty sure that's what most people do.

I agree. I don't necessarily think he's gay. But to be honest, I haven't really thought about whether or not he is gay. For me, that doesn't matter at all, he is just really awesome!!

I'm still very saadddd Adam didn't win!!

I just think sometimes the American voting population gets it wrong, or at least IMO. Look at Chris Daughtry!

 

[steph72276]

Me either....didn''t really think about/care about his sexual preference. But I wouldn''t be sad for him. He got so much exposure, he can probably do anything he wants right now! I''m sure his album will do well.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:35:59 AM
Author: steph72276
Me either....didn''t really think about/care about his sexual preference. But I wouldn''t be sad for him. He got so much exposure, he can probably do anything he wants right now! I''m sure his album will do well.

I hope so. I''m sure he''s going to be HUUUGEELLY successful.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I think what decided it was a combination of things, but mostly:
1. The idol voting base are tween girls, and most of them listen to Justin Timberlake and not KISS/QUEEN. The show doesn''t exactly attract a lot of rockers.
2. I wouldn''t be surprised if people voted for Kris, not to see him win, but to see Adam lose. Maybe they just like to root for the underdog, maybe they can''t stand his screamer voice, maybe they don''t like that he''s gay, maybe they just wanted to piss off the judges, who knows.

Also, for those who don''t think Adam can cut it on the radio, I''m curious about whether you listen to rock channels? Because bands like Slipknot, Metallica, etc do pretty darn well for themselves and get crazy airplay and all they do is scream (and it''s not even a musical scream). So it''s kind of a matter of what channel/music you''re listening to, whether you think a "screamer" voice is radio-appropriate.

The show really is a high school popularity contest, but it was designed that way. In a way I''m glad Kris won, I think he needs more "help", whereas I think Adam has a strong vision of where he wants to go with his music and I think he has the raw talent and distinction to get there without being the winner of the show. He definitely has a lurking fanbase in the rock community that doesn''t tune into the show.

If Adam tours with Queen for awhile that''d be awesome!

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:37:07 AM
Author: MakingTheGrade
I think what decided it was a combination of things, but mostly:
1. The idol voting base are tween girls, and most of them listen to Justin Timberlake and not KISS/QUEEN. The show doesn''t exactly attract a lot of rockers.
2. I wouldn''t be surprised if people voted for Kris, not to see him win, but to see Adam lose. Maybe they just like to root for the underdog, maybe they can''t stand his screamer voice, maybe they don''t like that he''s gay, maybe they just wanted to piss off the judges, who knows.

Also, for those who don''t think Adam can cut it on the radio, I''m curious about whether you listen to rock channels? Because bands like Slipknot, Metallica, etc do pretty darn well for themselves and get crazy airplay and all they do is scream (and it''s not even a musical scream). So it''s kind of a matter of what channel/music you''re listening to, whether you think a ''screamer'' voice is radio-appropriate.

The show really is a high school popularity contest, but it was designed that way. In a way I''m glad Kris won, I think he needs more ''help'', whereas I think Adam has a strong vision of where he wants to go with his music and I think he has the raw talent and distinction to get there without being the winner of the show. He definitely has a lurking fanbase in the rock community that doesn''t tune into the show.

If Adam tours with Queen for awhile that''d be awesome!

That''s what I suspect too.

I''d LOVE to see Adam tour with Queen!

 

[decodelighted]

Phoenix,
I really don''t think its Adam''s sexuality that cost him the title. He''s a polarizing performer. People loved him or hated him. Those types don''t usually win popularity contests. I doubt David Bowie or Elton John or Cher for that matter would ever win a popular vote. Look at the previous Idol winners: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks .... these are bland, middle-of-the-road types who appeal to the masses. Only Fantasia was a bit out there style-wise & but we saw her journey from the beginning. She developed in front of us. Adam didn''t. He was what he was what he was. Great. Interesting. Amazing even. But NOT a transformation/revelation in front of America. He was a media darling that media people got all hyped up on & overblew. He''s a victim of over-pimping & peaking at the WRONG time. But I think he''ll be fine & ultimately end up exactly where he''ll be brilliant. In an over-the-top Glam band, or on Broadway, or in Vegas, or all of the above. There is an audience for him. A Worldwide audience. Just not a mainstream, main street American audience. And it has NOTHING to do with who he schtups. IMHO.

 

[Phoenix]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:39:35 AM
Author: decodelighted
Phoenix,
I really don''t think its Adam''s sexuality that cost him the title. He''s a polarizing performer. People loved him or hated him. Those types don''t usually win popularity contests. I doubt David Bowie or Elton John or Cher for that matter would ever win a popular vote. Look at the previous Idol winners: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks .... these are bland, middle-of-the-road types who appeal to the masses. Only Fantasia was a bit out there style-wise & but we saw her journey from the beginning. She developed in front of us. Adam didn''t. He was what he was what he was. Great. Interesting. Amazing even. But NOT a transformation/revelation in front of America. He was a media darling that media people got all hyped up on & overblew. He''s a victim of over-pimping & peaking at the WRONG time. But I think he''ll be fine & ultimately end up exactly where he''ll be brilliant. In an over-the-top Glam band, or on Broadway, or in Vegas, or all of the above. There is an audience for him. A Worldwide audience. Just not a mainstream, main street American audience. And it has NOTHING to do with who he schtups. IMHO.

Yeah, there''s some truth in what you said. I know what you mean about AI being a popularity conest and its appeal to the masses. Funny, I LOVE all of those artists, Bowie, Elton John, Queen etc. and *I* also can''t imagine any of them winning *this* popularity contest, LOL.

 

[decodelighted]

FWIW ..

Here''s a preview of the "No Boundries" single from Kris and its not bad, really. Not as bad as it sounded when the both sang it the first time, heh!

Also ... Billy Bush from Access Hollywood (or whatever) tweeted that his sources at the top say it wasn''t a close vote at all. That Kris crushed Adam. With 37 million votes coming from Kris''s home state of Arkansas alone. Now that''s a loyal state.

 

[Bia]

I like goth.

Typically, when it comes to music, I'm not into the pretty package (or the pop favorite). Knowing me, I probably would have voted for Adam, but I don't watch the show enough to know who is really better. Kris is definitely more marketable in the mainstream. The guy can sing, and he's good looking, but to me, from what I saw last night, he's 'whatever.' And personally, I think a lot of the American Idol winners are good, but not remarkable.

JMO.

 

[KimberlyH]

I''m not disappointed Adam didn''t win, it means he can go off and record whatever he wants. I thought it was great that Kris muttered "It should have been Adam" when they announced his name. Both of them showed a lot of class, which was nice. It almost felt like a non-competition which played into the anticlimactic ending. I think there are people who voted based simply on preference of vocals, and they didn''t like what Kris does. I think there is also a faction people who are put off by Adam''s unknown sexuality, eye makeup, etc. Kris is bubble gum (and I like bubble gum), Adam is more eclectic. I thought it was a big mistake to have them both sing with Queen, they should have just let Adam do it, you couldn''t even hear Kris, it made him sound like a weak singer.

What I want to know is why does the show treat Kris'' wife like she doesn''t exist? They show her every once in a while but when he went home it was all about his parents, last night it was all about his parents; I think it''s so strange.

 

[Bia]

Are people thinking Adam''s gay? Based on his make up? Again, I didn''t really watch the show, so I didn''t notice his mannerisms, or ''tendencies,'' if he even had any, but based on his dress and hair last night, that wouldn’t lead me to believe anything about his sexuality.

If he''s into goth, or even just rock, it''s totally normal I would think.

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 5/21/2009 9:35:36 AM
Author: Bia
Are people thinking Adam''s gay? Based on his make up?

Nah, they''re thinking he''s gay because of widely circulated photos of him making out with men whilst semi-nude.

And because he''s been overheard introducing his boyfriend. And because he actually *is* gay. Casual viewers of the show & most of middle america wouldn''t really know that though. Only Idol freaks & web fanatics. I really don''t think that was a factor or at least a *decisive* factor.

 

[steph72276]

Date: 5/21/2009 9:39:54 AM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 5/21/2009 9:35:36 AM

Author: Bia

Are people thinking Adam''s gay? Based on his make up?

Nah, they''re thinking he''s gay because of widely circulated photos of him making out with men whilst semi-nude.

And because he''s been overheard introducing his boyfriend. And because he actually *is* gay. Casual viewers of the show & most of middle america wouldn''t really know that though. Only Idol freaks & web fanatics. I really don''t think that was a factor or at least a *decisive* factor.

I agree, Deco. I don''t think his sexual preference was a deciding factor. Sure, there are always going to be extremists on the outskirts, but I bet for each person that didn''t vote for Adam b/c he is gay, there was one who voted for him b/c he is. I think it also came down to Kris''s homestate. They were 37 million of the votes.

 

[Bia]

Date: 5/21/2009 9:39:54 AM
Author: decodelighted

Date: 5/21/2009 9:35:36 AM
Author: Bia
Are people thinking Adam''s gay? Based on his make up?

Nah, they''re thinking he''s gay because of widely circulated photos of him making out with men whilst semi-nude.

And because he''s been overheard introducing his boyfriend. And because he actually *is* gay. Casual viewers of the show & most of middle america wouldn''t really know that though. Only Idol freaks & web fanatics. I really don''t think that was a factor or at least a *decisive* factor.

Ahhhh. Gotcha.

 

[lucyandroger]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM
Author: Phoenix
I''ve just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.

I must say I''m a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.

I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam''s career since he''s not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn''t. It''s even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!

ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Wow. No.

It''s a singing contest and everyone has a different opinion about who was the best. Just because they differ doesn''t mean it was discrimination. Personally, Adam''s singing gave me a headache and I appreciated Kris''s low key performances more than Adam''s over the top ones. I couldn''t care less about their sexualities.

If we''re supposed to just go with what the producers and judges want, then why have America vote at all?

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 5/21/2009 9:30:17 AM
Author: KimberlyH
What I want to know is why does the show treat Kris'' wife like she doesn''t exist? They show her every once in a while but when he went home it was all about his parents, last night it was all about his parents; I think it''s so strange.

I know! When they went to talk to his parents last night, they didn''t show her at all!

You''d think she would be as proud of her hubs as them and they should put her on camera. It was nice when she ran up at the end and they had a moment. Very sweet, I think he was crying.

I was shocked to see Kris won, but he''s more the poppy marketable guy. What can you do? I bet Adam has a better career than Kris though. Look at Daughtry, they''ve outsold all the Idols besides Carrie and Kelly. And they did it in only a few years!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

In any case, I hope Kris gets some enjoyment from the victory. It probably doesn't feel great to win knowing that the judges, show producers, and media were pulling for Adam to win. So hopefully he can still enjoy it despite the backlash that's sure to happen. He really seems like a nice guy. They both are.

I'm looking forward to what Adam does though now that he's (mostly) free from Idol. I'm glad he stayed until the finale, I think the show would have been more boring without him! Love him or hate him, you can't help but want to watch what he does next. I don't think he's so much Goth as he is Neo-glam/rock (Goth music is actually very trance-like and non-theatrical for the most part, lol).

 

[Italiahaircolor]

I think Adam is incredibly talented...and probably the most well-rounded singer on the stage this year...very good at multiple things from making a song his own, to sing the heck out of it. He was good.

Kris was more viewer friendly. His music would and did reach a larger audience and had more of a mainstream appeal. He''ll go forward to follow in the foot steps of Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw, and other acoustic-y musicans.

I think it boiled down the to fact that Kris was able to swoop up Danny''s leftover fans. Adam was very "out there"...between the pictures, sexual ambiguity, over the top preformances and outfits. Middle America doesn''t always ignore those traits and focus souly on talent. Adam''s fans were his fans from day one...he may have gained some over time...but people that were more into the "typical" artist (the Kris'' and the Danny''s) never reconciled themselves with Adam.

I personally do agree (to an extent) that his questionable sexuality did play a factor in his shut out. Although I hate bigotry, you cannot helps but to know there are some people out there that would never vote for a homosexual man--even one that refused to confirm or deny the rumors.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I''m sad that Adam lost, but I''m not devastated. Historically, few Idol winners go on to have blockbuster careers (think Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, the guy with the white hair...). I think Adam is talented enough to have a fantastic career and I can easily see him being picked up by a mainstream label in the immediate future.

 

[ChinaCat]

I agree with Deco. Although I am sure that there is a small group of people that didn''t vote for Adam because they thought he was gay, that''s not the reason he didn''t win. I didn''t really have a preference this year, but throughout the season, I was most impressed by Adam and he''s the one that I always wanted to see what he did each week. Others had great performances, but overall he was the most consistent. However, the last 2 shows he stagnated. Kris blossomed and really came into his own. I think Adam began to do the same thing too much and I really think the judges did him a disservice by basically assuming that he and only he deserved to win. I think a lot of people didn''t vote for Adam because of that. I didn''t vote, cause I didn''t care and liked them both, but if I had to vote, I probably would''ve voted for Kris based on the past two weeks. He impressed me more. That being said, I probably wouldn''t buy either of their albums, unless Adam did hook up with a great rock/metal/glam band. Wish that INXS show was still on, he would have been great on that one.

Besides AI always picks the mainstream. Last season was the first (that I''ve watched) where the cookie-cutter Idol prototype didn''t win.

Kris''s wife- I noticed the same thing last night. I wondered if perhaps she chose not to be featured or on TV? That would make the most sense to me, that she is shy or didn''t want to speak on camera.

Bad Idol Song- Could they pick a worse song for either of them? Seriously painful. At the end, right before Kris had to sing it, Adam whispered something in his ear and Kris laughed and said "I know". I''m thinking Adam said "You won, but now you have to sing that lame-a** song again!".

Gay Idol: Ok, I may get some backlash for this, but does anyone else feel like Adam would truly have to be "out" to be considered the "first" gay American Idol? I mean, it''s pretty clear he is based on those pictures and what Deco said is mentioned behind the scenes, but he clearly avoided answering the question and "owning" it. Could be because he was told not to, of course. I don''t really care if he is or not. Just thinking that it''s not the same if you aren''t open about it.

 

[lucyandroger]

Date: 5/21/2009 11:49:24 AM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 5/21/2009 9:30:17 AM
Author: KimberlyH
What I want to know is why does the show treat Kris'' wife like she doesn''t exist? They show her every once in a while but when he went home it was all about his parents, last night it was all about his parents; I think it''s so strange.

I know! When they went to talk to his parents last night, they didn''t show her at all!

You''d think she would be as proud of her hubs as them and they should put her on camera. It was nice when she ran up at the end and they had a moment. Very sweet, I think he was crying.

I was shocked to see Kris won, but he''s more the poppy marketable guy. What can you do? I bet Adam has a better career than Kris though. Look at Daughtry, they''ve outsold all the Idols besides Carrie and Kelly. And they did it in only a few years!

At the beginning of the season they did a whole segment on Kris and his wife''s relationship. Afterwards, Simon said that it was stupid to do so since so many of his fans were young women. Ever since then, we barely saw her and never heard her speak again.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Adam is gay? Ok I so didn''t know that until I read this thread. And I''ve been watching Idol this season since Day 1.

But my reaction last night: YAY!

Kris is awesome - he really came out fighting. I honestly thought he was nice, had a nice voice, but was kind of boring when it came down to the Top 36. But a couple more weeks in, my opinion started changing, and I''m so glad he won. Adam''s vocals are what they are - he has amazing range (although I don''t necessarily equate that with being the best singer, personally speaking - mostly because I don''t like to listen to someone with incredible range if said range hurts my eardrums) but I think, in all the adulation for Adam''s vocal range, we forget that Kris is actually a great singer too. Is it any less special because he''s not as controversial, or dramatic on stage? I don''t think so. I think the right guy won in this case.

 

[goldenstar]

Date: 5/21/2009 8:24:02 AM
Author: Phoenix

Date: 5/21/2009 8:18:40 AM

Author: steph72276

Date: 5/21/2009 8:03:30 AM

Author: Phoenix

I've just seen the show tonight here in Singapore, although I was already aware of the results.



I must say I'm a bit cheesed off. Like someone else said, Adam must have lost out because of his sexuality. If so, then it was def a case of discrimination and it was JUST not fair!!!

. It was a winning contest and the best singer should have won. Sure, Adam can be a bit over the top but so what?! It all adds up to an interesting performance. I think Adam has a really great voice, extraordinary voice in fact, was very consistent and thoroughly entertaining to watch. Kris is cute looking but his voice, whilst good, was not extraordinary.



I just hope what some of you have said about it being it better for Adam's career since he's not going to be tied down to some contract is true. I just feel that Adam sang to win and because of some bigotry, he didn't. It's even worse when he was such a good sport about it all when the result was announced!! The best man should have won!!



ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!

Um, no. I am pretty sure American Idol has a huge following in the gay community. I think it is just with Adam, either you love his voice or you think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. There weren't very many people who were just lukewarm about him. I really don't think it had to do with his sexual preferences at all.

So what do you think was the deciding factor for the majority of the voters then? If, like s.o. else has said, it was because of his eyeliner and his nail polish, then I rest my case!

I haven't read the rest of this thread, but I voted for Kris.

Adam is TOTALLY a better singer, but I would not buy his CD and listen to it in my car or on my ipod. You have to be in a certain mood for his music, looking for something high energy. I'd def go to his shows though--he's awesome! I would listen to Kris on my ipod. That type of style is what I could listen to while going about my day, studying, at work, cleaning, driving. That was the difference for me.

 

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Adam is amazing, and I''d go see him on Broadway. I told my husband last night that Queen should just hire him to be their lead singer! I did enjoy watching him week after week, and I think he''ll be a big star if he makes wise choices.

But Kris is more the all-American-boy type, and aside from his home state fans, I am sure he got the "tween-age" girls'' votes in massive numbers. If I had voted, I would have voted for him just because he''s more my style. I liked Danny, too.

And I agree with everything Deco said about this!