Cook Takes 'Idol' Title

Posted on May 22, 2008

Although Simon said David Archuleta delivered a "knockout" on Tuesday's final, he didn't sway Idol voters, who dialed up a surprising win for ex-bartender David Cook, making him this season's "American Idol" champ in an upset victory over the Utah teen.

The 25-year-old rocker beat Archuleta by a landslide -- landing approximately 12 million more votes than the baby-faced crooner, out of 97.5 million votes that were cast, reports AP.

Archuleta had been showered with praise from the judges all season, but it was Cook's unconventional style and song choice that wooed older viewers. Cook had kind words for little David, saying Archuleta had more talent at 17 "than I know what to do with at 25."

Teen sensations The Jonas Brothers performed at the giant finale, and -- in unexpected twist -- fallen Idols teamed up with some of the biggest names in music to perform, including Cook with ZZ Top and Archuleta with Bryan Adams. Disco Queen Donna Summer appeared, Graham Nash sang with Brooke White, and '80s pop phenom George Michael was a surprise guest.

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Comments (7) | Filed Under: American Idol

I don’t like the title, simply because David Cook did not ‘burn’ David Archuleta. I think they are both great, but in my oppinion, David Archuleta is better. Don’t get me wrong, I like David Cook too, but i just think that David Archuleta has something more special about his voice. I voted for him, and I was SHOCKED and disappointed by the results. Oh well, I wish the best of luck to both of them!

- Anonymous

Posted 05/27/08 04:26 PM

Cook’s win was so well deserved. It was the best winning moment in the history of Idol. His coronation song, “Time of My Life”, is also the best winner’s single ever, and I hope it will be a huge hit. Congratulations, Cookie, and to Archie, too, who also did an amazing job. Both of you have huge careers ahead of you, so strap in tight, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

- Barnsinger

Posted 05/26/08 07:59 PM

Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David cook may you have a wonderful and
successful career ahead of you.Nobody
deserves it but you.Rock on take care
and enjoy your new life

love,
Shelley

- Shelley

Posted 05/26/08 02:00 AM

I hate your title, “Cook Burns Archuleta”. Even though I’m a Cook fan, I find it inappropriate. Both of them will be extremely successful, and neither of them are “burned”.

- Andrea

Posted 05/25/08 07:12 PM

Both of them will have very good careers! Congrats David(s)!

- Meridith

Posted 05/24/08 10:10 AM

I agree totally! Best of everything to them both! I was surprised at the result, but not disappointed. I’d have felt the same if it went the other way, too! As a sidebar, though,I just wish there was some way voters could only vote ONCE,instead of sitting on the redial like their lives depended on it - I’d love to see how far apart the votes ACTUALLY were. Maybe that’s one of the A.I. ‘glitches’ they can someday work out.

Posted 05/22/08 10:43 AM

Congrates to David cook. I think both Davids were great. I also think David cook was wonderful how he treated David A. He is very deserving of the win ans David A would have been. He seems very humble.
Congrates again

- Robin

Posted 05/22/08 10:14 AM

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