Here at American Idols Live, we have the most incredible news to bring you on the result of the long awaited final of this year’s American Idol, season 8. It has upset a lot of predictions and those who firmly believed the runaway favorite for this contest would naturally win with flying colors. But it wasn’t to be. Instead…

Kris Allen Won American Idol

That’s right, Kris Allen was crowned American Idol 2009 last night to a rapturous aplause from the stunned audience. So how did he do it?

Kris Allen had to face the likes of Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey all of whom were receiving a ton of screen time throughout the early auditions. They were the clear favorites as the real competition started to get going. Yet against the odds, this lone dark horse emerged victorious. So how did season 8’s David manage to slay the many Goliaths? There are five pretty simple reasons why he succeeded and attained victory.

1. Likability
Adam Lambert may have the huge voice and wild life, which is exciting but it’s not too easy to relate to. Alternatively, Kris Allen, is charming and disarming. His down to earth attitude makes people like him even more.

2. Cute-ability
Simon Cowell criticized him early on for being married, that fact didn’t stop Kris Allen winning over people with his down-home good looks that made women swoon. He’s pretty but not metrosexual, handsome but not hunky and youthful but not a tween. Kris Allen’s the adorable guy of season 8, fact.

3. Multiple Talents
With American Idol allowing contestants to use instruments, those that did had a great advantage. Adam Lambert sang three songs in his final performance. Kris Allen sang and played the guitar and piano, displaying his great range and versatility as a musician.

4. Going Last
Its a known fact that going last in any competition gives the performer a huge advantage. By leaving that all important last impression, can make or break a performer’s outcome. While Adam Lambert was OK, Kris Allen got to sing the same song last and it dancing around in voters’ minds before they texted in their votes.

So there you have it folks, another season over with and a new winner who will doubtless go onto bigger and better things. Hats off to Kris Allen, winner of American Idol season 8 for 2009!

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