American Idol...spolier alert! — Page 2

I think that is more of Kris Allen's personality. He is very humble and always said that he didn't deserve to be there.

I'm clearly not homophobic (or else I would be self-hating) and I absolutely did not want Adam to win. He was overpraised, overexposed, and I quite frankly am scared about what his album would sound like. My ears would explode if his studio album sounded anything like his live performances. On the other hand, Kris is much easier to listen to. He's got great artistry and musicality in the exact opposite way that Adam does. And I was one who did see him as an underdog and I love a good underdog story. So of course my inclination would be toward Kris. And therefore my opinion of who should have won is not based on homophobia. I know for a fact that I'm not the only one who feels this way either. There are many gay-loving people who just preferred Kris.

That, and Adam sounded much worse than Kris on that song. Lesser of two evils on that one.

And also, that line Kris said about Adam deserving it just shows his humility and modesty. I'm sure he's thrilled to win, he just has a very meek personality. Another draw to Kris. That part of him totally won me over.

~Steven

Updated On: 5/21/09 at 01:02 PM

Hey Steven--
Honestly, I too thought Kris did a terrific job and I hope you're right about homophobia not entering into Adam losing...somehow, I doubt it! But of course, we'll never really know.

There has never been an obviously gay singer in American Idol in the past!

Oh wait, second place leads to Broadway!

---

"A few weeks ago when I asked if Adam's drag pics and sexuality would affect the outcome, people were all like, oh it doesn't matter and no one cares about that.

Now that he lost the first words out of a lot of people is, oh he lost cause he's gay."

Very well said! Why is there so much discrimination right now against those who voted for Kris?

I personally think losing was the best thing for Adam. Think about it, if he did win then he would be contracted with American Idol for a year. And he would have to play by their rules and he won't be able to be himself. But now that he is not contracted by them, he has the freedom to any contract he wants!

And am I the only one wo noticed how happy he was to lose? I'm not saying he's a bad sport, but I'm saying I think he already has something bigger in the works.

I mean think about it: Idol actually reunited Kiss to perform with Adam, and they had Queen, Rod Stewart, Santana and Cyndi Lauper. Do you really think Idol would have been able to afford them if they weren't planning on making tons of money off Adam? I don't.

My theory, AI sold Adam out to Queen and they are going to get a kick back on everything they make. It just seemed odd how the last few moments played out. Ryan rushed through announcing the winner, he always drags it out forever. Why didn't he say the voting split? In every past season I remember him saying it. And I thought Adam knew Kris was going to win. It was just like he was giving him his moment.

But, maybe that's just me. What do you guys think?

I didn't dislike Adam because he was possibly gay, I disliked him because he was emo.

---