*Spoilers: You've been warned*

Adam Lambert didn't win. Somewhere in my heart, I was prepared for it, considering that the last hour of voting most of my calls were getting through and Gizmo wasn't hanging for each call that went in. The first hour, only 5 got through before it crashed and kicked me out for 2 hours after that. Beh. Basically, Adam's fans weren't voting hard enough.

But you know what? After watching last night's finale performances, I am honestly glad that Adam wasn't crowned American Idol. Why? Simply put, if he was American Idol, there is no way that he'd be able to do the records he really wants to do, i.e. glam rock. Watch his youtube performances. The true Adam is someone who loves glam rock and is not afraid to flaunt his flamboyant self. He somewhat tamed that side for AI, but I bet that when he was performing with KISS he wished he could put on all those makeup and costumes too. (An aside: I LOVED his performance with KISS. OMG, can so picture Adam doing just that in the future!!!) Even if he was to do a record that isn't glam rock, I don't think AI will let him put out one that is musical theater-ish, which, you know, is Adam's other niche. AI's records that Adam will be forced to put out would be, to quote Yalan, some "pop bubblegum shit".

Then again, my dad was right when he said Kris would have wider appeal to America. Simply put, he's straight and happily married, christian, shy and humble, has a good voice and is an artiste. That Gokey's christian votes would end up with Kris is no surprise really. As much as I hate to say this, in the end it all boils down to that doesn't it: it isn't just about the voice and artistry per se, it is the whole package. The thing that appealed Adam to me -- his honesty, the fact that he's not afraid to show the world that he's gay, loves glam rock, loves theatre and loves putting on big performances -- is bound to turn people away.

On the other hand, BOO that Kris now has to do records that AI approves. Makes me wish Gokey won it in the end, just so to save them both from having to give up their artistry for making records that suit AI and appeal to the general public.

And OMG, the Kradam duet!!! *melts* AHHHHHHHHHHH so wrong so wrong so wrong but they're just so cute together AHHHHHHHHH. And Kris' shocked face and the only thing he could say after the result was Adam's name was damn hilarious lah. Haha.

I am going to put up Adam and Kradam photos and gifs after I wake up. Hur hur hur. Time to go back to sleep. :p Hey, I couldn't sleep okay. Was too excited about the results!