I just discovered the show's results: Kris Allen is the winner and it was a finale that will cause many, especially those in the south, to echo the sentiments of MuslimSlayer90 regarding Adam Lambert, "He's a fag. I'm glad he just lost." Okay, he did indeed, but it was even a better conclusion than if he had won as he has had all the publicity without the heavy head that wears the crown. Kris Allen is a more likable person and is better suited for the target demographic of AI.
Last night after the final competition, I checked the LA Times coverage article and in the comment section, literally every comment of dozens were for Adam as the superior performer. I enjoyed the conclusion as a Hollywood spectacle and good, clean fun and a bit of mindless entertainment.