After Cowell Apologizes Cook Declared This Year’s American Idol

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At the end of a two hour finale show David Cook was awarded the title of American Idol for this season. At the end of the season it was down to two Davids battling it out, both equal contenders for the prize of a recording contract.

David Cook won with a landslide 12 million vote lead over young David Archuleta.

The judges had all but given the crown to Archuleta after Tuesday’s show. Before the winner was announced Simon Cowell did a back step and apologized to Cook, saying that he may have been a little disrespectful on Tuesday’s show.

It looks like Cook can now afford to give up his gig behind the bar with prizes that included a Hybrid car for both of the final Davids. As the winner was announced David Cook’s face told it all.

“The ride here has been pretty nuts,” Cook said to a roomful of reporters backstage. “You couldn’t write this — or maybe you can.

David Cook is the first truly rocker type to take the title of the show. Some of the past winners have taken their win to start a successful career, most notably Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

David Archuleta will likely do well also. The young seventeen-year-old from Murray, Utah was consistent with strong vocals throughout the season.

Cook’s attitude says it all. He has a quiet confidence that could let him ride this wave for the long term.

“I actually walked into this with no expectations and I’m walking out of it with no expectations. This show is a springboard,” he said, “but it’s still a crapshoot.”

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