DAVID COOK WINS AMERICAN IDOL!

Well, the votes are in, folks; it was David vs. David, and in the end, Cook lived up to his name and fried Archuleta. Coming in third place was the Seacrest - level girl with the big voice, Syesha Mercado. Although those who made it to the top 12 were considered the best of the best by America, the most unforgettable contestant this season is most definitely the 'tude - tastic' 18 year - old Danny Noriega.





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If you've just watched these three videos full of 'tude (Thanks to YouTube's misterDgr and Chelsealoves17) and feel that my post is still worth reading, then please, do continue.

Last year's AI winner Jordin Sparks, Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, One Republic, George Michael, and most likely the only males more popular than Archuleta at this moment - A certain band of brothers often compared to Hanson, the Jonas Brothers - took the stage (In JB's case, much to preteen girls everywhere's pleasure); at the end of the show, before a surprised Cook was crowned (Try saying that three times fast), the top 12 came together for the last time and performed, opening for Mr. Michael.

Speaking of 'GM' as Seacrest called him, the former member of Wham! is going on his first US tour in 17 years; if you want to see him near you, he'll be hitting San Diego first.

Anyways, a big congrats to both Davids for surviving the toughest jungle animals out there - American Idol voters; a huge congrats to David Cook for overcoming the favorite to win, and the biggest giant hug we can muster for the unforgettable Danny Noriega.