That being said, American Idol Season 10 ended strong with - what I consider - one of it's BEST Finale nights EVER! Which, to me, is kind of ironic because the Final 2 Performance Show prior to this was possibly one of the weakest on American Idol! Extremely entertaining, musical diversity, great amount of comedic skits and beautiful sets.
But of course, let's not take away the fact that this was also a GREAT season!! There was good television especially when the eliminations didn’t go as they should have and the set of finalists this year are very diverse, which made thing more interesting. As for the the judges, they need some work, but I expect that to be addressed soon. In the end, this season was exactly what American Idol needed to stay alive after Simon Cowell’s departure.
Now, for Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. I honestly think that they both can do very well in the country genre. I mean, Carrie Underwood proved the power of country music, as she is obviously the most successful American Idol to date. Somehow, I can really see Scotty as one of the most successful - and marketable - male winners on American Idol. Just saying.
Anyway, thanks to all my readers for a great season! We’ll do it all again next year!
Results after the jump!
Now, as for some observations and comments on the results show..
- 122 million votes! Hmm.. They were down in ratings last night, but improved on the number of votes? Very interesting.
- I miss this Top 13! I actually liked everyone in the Top 13 at some point or another.
- Fun opening performance, but didn't they perform Born This Way a couple of weeks ago? Haha.
- James Durbin performs with Judas Priest! Give metal a chance!
- Wait, why is Durbin in gay biker leathers?
- Did I hear that right? Esteemed panel of judges? Worked so hard all season? Did I miss something?
- Oh dear, Randy Jackson montage! DO. NOT. LIKE.
- Well, that video package sums up how terrible Randy is as a judge. Haha.
- Jacob Lusk, Kirk Franklin and Gladys Knight are going to the church!
- I admit, I'm liking this so much more than ANY Jacob performance.
- It's Casey Abrams-Jack Black showdown! Haha. Fat Bottomed Girl!
- The Girls are singing Single Ladies and Irreplaceable!!
- I just love Thia Megia's tone on Irreplaceable. Plus,she has excellent rhythm. She should've waited a couple of years.
- Haley Reinhart, I love you!
- I always thought Ashthon Jones has the same tone as Beyonce.
- This proves my point that Pia Toscano can be modern and not just the usual balladeer!
- Here comes Beyonce Knowles! She's gorgeous.
- I bet Jennifer Lopez wants to stab Beyonce on stage now! HAHA.
- That Steven Tyler montage is hysterical! I've forgotten how hilarious Steven was.
- Tony Bennett and Haley Reinhart. Wow! They sound phenomenal together if a bit boring.
- Jennifer Lopez's montage. That is all.
- The Girls with TLC - well, technically TC! This is so random.
- I love how Lil John drop in for 10 seconds. Your point of being there is what?
- Scotty McCreery with Tim McGraw! Live Like You Were Dying! This is really good. Scotty shines on country ballad.
- Break time! I must say, This is a great Finale so far - after the travesty last night.
- Holy crap! These auditions are just annoying.
- "Shut up, Briana" HAHA
- Mark Anthony is on stage and I can't see Jennifer Lopez sitting on the panel.
- And there goes Jennifer Lopez! Will you try to outperform Beyonce from earlier? Not going to happen.
- Anyway, I'm tired of Jennifer Lopez pimping herself. That slot could've been given to one of the finalists or LEE DEWYZE!
- OMG! That "elimination package" was the funniest thing! Casey and James are arguing who's got the REAL shocking elimination! Then Pia Toscano arrives with a sash and tiara! HAHAHAHA. CAN'T. EVEN.
- Self-deprecating humor FTW!
- What is this hot mess? Oh, the boys with Tom Jones. Why?
- Fine, Stefano Langone, at the very least, sounds great doing a Prince song.
- I wonder though why is Scotty with the boys, but Lauren wasn't with the girls earlier?
- See! Usually the reigning champ gives the Ford car keys to the Final 2. What happened? Boo!
- Lady Gaga time!
- Ok. So I see that she's going for a minotaur look tonight. Haha.
- I don't think I've EVER seen Gaga wear something normal.
- Lauren Alaina is singing Carrie Underwood's Before He Cheats! Yes, I suspect Carrie to pop out soon!
- Carrie Underwood's LEGS! Enough said.
- Amazing to see how much more comfortable Carrie is onstage compared to when she was on American Idol.
- Two 6th graders? School children? American Juniors? That clip is too funny!
- Beyonce is back! And yes, she pwns them all. Can she be the American Idol this year?
- Bono and The Edge! Wait, where's Haley Reinhart's single? I guess that's not happening.
- STEVEN TYLER with Dream On!!!
- Show Danny Gokey how it's done, Mr. Tyler!
- This is it!!
- And yes, the KRISTY LEE COOK prophecy is now complete!
AMERICAN IDOL 10 WINNER IS..
SCOTTY McCREERY!!
