it was always tough between cook and Archuleta. but i think at the end it was right decision by all means David Cook deserves to win not that Archuleta. was not good but i think Cook was little better than him

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David Cook was amazing in the final and he stayed cool and calm but he knew his confidence is there to win the American idol because his talent (voice) ,and also how he entertained the audience was great. that is why he won. David Cook is a great singer and he will be success just like Carry Underwood. Congratulation! David Cook, you were my favorite from the beginning of the season until the final.

tut-tut @ fedup - a poor misguided individual

There are some vocalists who DO sound the same across their repertoire - these are commonly known as poor singers. On the flipside there are other vocalists who (despite having a vocal style) achieve a truly varied range in their vocals and tone through the spectrum of their performances - these are better known as talented singers.

It's a simple truth - and that, I believe, is the root of people's criticism directed toward David Inarticuleta. He merely sings each song as it was written. Devoid of any real creativity.

If Archuleta wins, he would have nothing worthwhile to say, as always. A more appropriate name for him would be DAVID INARTICULETA as he simply struggles to string more than two (meaningful) words together. But then again, if he wins it would be a travesty anyway - he has zero standout quality and regularly fades into complete insignificance. There's only one serious contender for this crown - David Cook.

DAVID COOK RULES. DAVID ARCHULETA IS WAY TOO PREDICTABLE. EVERY TIME ITS A SLOW SONG. AND WHATS WITH THE GAY SMILE AND LAUGH HE GIVES AFTER EVERY PERFORMANCE?

Is anyone else out there getting really tired of American Idol? I've watched less this season than in seasons past. None of the remaining singers excite me to the point of actually anticipating an album. The amount of commercials is absolutely absurd. Last nite's performance show had a commercial break after every single performance. The contestants could have sang 3 songs each had it not been for that. The results shows are entirely too long as well. I mean, come on....final four & an hour to announce the eliminated idol? No wonder ratings are down!! I didn't tune in until the last 5 mins & got all the info I needed.

Just wondering aloud.....

The sound was so bad in last nights show that it really worked against anyone that was actually rocking.

I have never heard such a bad mix. The instruments were so in the background that the rock tunes sounded lame.

Someone should get fired over this.

Fedup if its just people opinions why are YOU the one getting so beligerent and angry?

come to think of it, it was a rock n roll night and david cook didn't even pull it off. hehehe what a shame.

you go fedup. i will vote for you. that is exactly what i want to say. thank you.

I think we should all give credit to Syesha. As far as predictability is concerned, I do predict her to hit her notes, to be artistic and to look good doing it. She does the job, whatelse can you expect. David Cook is ok, but he is not an idol. David Archuletta sings and riffs like the best of them, but that is in every song. He sand on stage like a muppet and has no entertaining skills. The other David screams and is nothing to look at. Castro is not even in the picture. She's made it this far give her credit.

This year is the most I've watch American Idol....every year I watch bits here and there but this year, I'm watching it week after week. I have to say, I'm getting sick of the show and I don't care to watch it much anymore. It's to the point I wonder how much of this show is rigged. The judges and their comments are absurd....they say things so that votes are swung a certain way (hint hint, David A.) I don't understand why Paula is even on there. She's so worried about not being the "bad guy" that she says the same thing over and over..."oh I think you're great, I love your style, there's something about you....etc" Get new lines please!!

David Cook -awesome singer, takes chances....yes he had an off night but no one is perfect.

Syesha - Yes she is a great singer, but doesn't take many chances....it does get to be predictable

Jason - I'm a Jason fan but I do admit last night was off. HOWEVER, in his defence, he doesn't know whether to change a song or keep it the same. If he changes it, they don't like it....if it's the same, they say he needs to find his style. After Hallelujah, they critisized him over and over....the judges need to make up their mind of what they want!!! No wonder he's confused....

David Archuleta - where do I start?? For one thing, he looked like a slob last night!! Stop slouching!! He doesn't know how to act on stage, all he does is smile to win votes. And can we talk about predictable.....week after week slow song after another....and didn't he sing "Stand by Me" last week? Oh no that's right, he didn't...sorry I get confused BECAUSE THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME!! Talk about NOT taking chances....he sings them without changing the song.....and yet the judges don't say anything....why?? Because they want the votes swung David A.'s way....how is that fair to critisize the other contestants who "don't take a chance" when David sings them straight from the radio! David, I agree with a previous post....the Mickey Mouse Club is waiting for you....

Honestly, the show can do without the judges. All they do is help the public decide who they "SHOULD" (if you can call it that) vote for instead of who the publc WANTS.....

One more thing....last weeks incident with Paula was inexcusable. Maybe it was true that she read David Cook's notes from the rehersal (I think that was an excuse, but whatever). HOWEVER, she still should have know that they sang once. There is no excuse not to know. I think it was pretty sad that Ryan had to make up an excuse and say "they were thrown a curveball and we love Paula". No American Idol, she messed up, face it. She should have to apolgize for not doing her job the way she should. Once again, I make my point....get rid of the judges.....actually, just get rid of the show, it's getting old....

*phew* I'm done....just needed to put my opinion in....

David Cook: Will be successful no matter what. Will finish first or second. He looks like a rock star. The only reason he is doing AI is because no record label idiots have discovered him yes.
David A. Good vocals, especially for his age. Between the mom and teenage vote, will finish first or second. Anyone who gives him grief should try out for AI...so we can rip you to shreds.
Syesha: Eh. I am sick of the soul. Try something different. Even the resident rocker switched it up. All she does is try on clothes from the wardrobe room, look pretty, and belt out songs that are NOT shocking...nor particularly original. If you handed her a rock song, it would be like Jordin Sparks last year - unable to compete.
Jason: His personality is what is keeping him in here. He's cute. He has a guitar. He was on TV. I think the sympathy vote may work this week.
Besides, the runner-up usually does better. Anyone know what happened to Ruben? Taylor Hicks? Fantasia is on stage. I would rather be runner up. You still get the car.

Hey -Kat , You sure got it right about Syesha, she is really coming on ! Boy, her voice, looks and class has improved every week. I thought her performances were very good as well as being unpredictable. She has been this years sleeper and will finish second !

how come David Cook seemed to be the only one singing Rock and Roll on ROCK AND ROLL WEEK?????

whatever...as long as Jason goes, I'm happy.

What??? David Archuleta showed the MOST emotion and had the best stage presence and personality... and he is a humble 17 year old. His vocals are AMAZING!!! David Cook rocked the 2nd song BUT, what was wrong with him?? He was the one with no personality tonight. He was like a statue, like he is tired of the competition or somthing. THe only one who looked like he was working hard was Archuleta.

Was I the only one with Audio problems, was it a local thing or did everyone have a hard time hearing the band? Here in Arizona (on HD and Standard TV) it sounded like everyone was singing A Capella.

David Archuleta is by far and away the most over-rated, over-hyped, flat vocalist that this competition has ever seen this far into the show. He doesn't have any stage presence, any range, or any personality.

From the start of the season all of the people I've talked to about this group loved Lizard Boy. But, as the season progressed, they've all converted to the bright side and realized that he cannot and should not win.

We all know that Paula must be drunk for each performance, but Randy has to be on high quality drugs to be raving about a horribly flat performance each and every week.

- CASTRO NEEDS TO GO - How the girl - ooops boy made it this far is a testiment to how many slackers are in this country.

- Everyone else is a toss up.

I dont think Syesha is predictable....anymore. The last couple of weeks have been anything but. I think she is finally stepping it up a bit. Is it enough to make her the next American Idol? Doubtful but I think she will make it another week.

Archuleta is who I think is getting pretty predictable. There isn't any passion or energy when he performs. He can sing but I could feel as much excitement from him listening on the radio not seeing anything he does.

David Cook- that last song saved him. After the first one I thought this is not the time to be performing like that. That could cost ya. But he hit it the second one.

Jason- for a kid who had no previous public singing expreince he has come a long way. But not far enough. He just doesn't do it for me. In my opininon, he's the weakest link and should go home.