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Did Kris Allen Win 'American Idol' Because Of His Looks?

May 21st, 2009 9:11am EDT Post a comment

Who says looks don't get you far? Certainly no one who watched last night as Kris Allen took the coveted title of American Idol Season 8 winner.

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Thu May 21 2009 10:02:51 By: sexyapplez14 (

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i think its stuipd.. this man has absolutley no singning skills and if he honestly his facial features are really not all that appealing if you ask me , but to the viewers out there i believe his looks really did take him to the distance , and the true winner was pushed aside ... thats why i stop watching american idol not only was this season completely stuipd .. but they had no GOOD TALENT PERIOD! hopefully next season will give people a actual reason to run to their televsions and watch their show!

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Thu May 21 2009 10:04:26 By: sexyapplez14 (

11)
X@@##! bullshyt game ..its all a X@@##! game if they wnt real talent come find me

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Thu May 21 2009 13:16:41 By: Tris451 (

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Kris as an "adorability" factor that young girls love. He also got most if not all the Danny cross-over votes. I was shocked when he won, though. I mean, he wore Hanes tee shirts to perform on Idol! Who does that?

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Thu May 21 2009 13:33:05 By: bluman (

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kris can not sing that well and it was obvious the last 2 nts

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Thu May 21 2009 15:40:16 By: Marcus Garvey (

4214)
i dont watch this show but didnt he win because middle america wont vote for a homosexual?

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Thu May 21 2009 15:50:22 By: crystabelle (

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Kris didn't win because of his looks. (well he might of won because of Adams creepy looks.)
Not everyone in America is 12 year old girl. Not everyone is gay. Not everyone who voted cared for an over-the-top glamtramp. Some just want to see someone who can entertian with his voice. A real talent can entertain without all the pomp and pangentry that Lambert requires. Often less is more.

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Thu May 21 2009 15:53:05 By: shirljan (

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Congratulations Kris ! Great job!
The majority of the viewers voted for the type of music they enjoy and the person who sang it. That's all there is to it.
Adam has an amazing talent and hopefully he too will land a contract...I'm sure he will. He was terrific last night and so excited for Kris, as Kris would have been for him, had he won.
Now if the "over the top" fans of Adam will stop trying to make this something it's not and just grow up....it's a contest.I'm sure Adam would not apprecaite some of the things being said..he seems to have his act together and I'm sure he would not condone some of these rants.He seems to be a calm , rational person...take his example.
As for people "not watching AI ever again"......that is laughable and so childish...they won't even know you are gone...ha,ha.

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Thu May 21 2009 16:59:39 By: delinan (

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Well done Kris, you have a great voice and deserved to win. Looks had nothing to do with it!

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Thu May 21 2009 17:37:58 By: candelicious2u (

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i believe kris won due to the fact america relates more to his sound than that of adam's..but i don't think adam has anything to fear..his future will also be bright...i think they both were great singers but if i had to buy one or the other's music..it would definitely be kris' over adam's..i love adam's vocal rage and stage presence but i'm just not into the metal sound!

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Thu May 21 2009 17:57:23 By: rainbow_kitty (

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While the Idol judges may have thought differently. The American people got it right.
Congrats to Kris Allen

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Thu May 21 2009 20:49:08 By: nicerack (

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Very possible.

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Thu May 21 2009 21:33:07 By: hatsoff2us (

2010)
He won because he's more talented, in my eyes.

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Fri May 22 2009 08:44:28 By: Parton781 (

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The majority rules. Kris represents the majority. Also, Idol had a rock winner last year.

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Fri May 22 2009 08:46:41 By: kaulitz10 (

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No and No kris is cute but Adam was hot and could sing 100% better i was so pissed off when Adam lost...TEAM LAMBERT! GO ADAM

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Fri May 22 2009 16:23:50 By: smilalicious (

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all yall better bac the 4k of kris cau he sang great. adam was all rocked out looking ,i like adam but i also luv kris all yall just krishaters .kris look awesome who ever say other wise ga be blind. done hate congradulate. luv u kris luv u 2 adam keep on living yur dream.congrats kris

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Mon May 25 2009 17:24:59 By: suydam1978 (

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nailed this one on the head,,,i agree!

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Wed May 27 2009 15:27:06 By: Parton781 (

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Kris Allen won Idol because he sings very well, is very good-looking, and appeals to America's sense of conventuality.

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