In a turn of events that viewers have variously found surprising, validating and frustrating, the underdog contestant Kris Allen was named the winner of “American Idol” on Wednesday night, receiving more votes than Adam Lambert, who was perceived (by some) to be the likely champion. Even Mr. Allen was slightly stunned by the news: after the host Ryan Seacrest had told him he had won, he said, “Adam deserves this.” (By contrast, Simon Cowell appeared to lodge a silent protest from his seat, declining to stand and applaud Mr. Allen’s victory with his fellow judges.)
If you missed any portion of Wednesday’s show, we blogged it all, from the guest appearances by Steve Martin, Kiss and Rod Stewart to the unlikely duet between Kara DioGuardi and Katrina “Bikini Girl” Darrell. A recap of the program can be found below, and here’s Alessandra Stanley’s take. We’ll have more to come in the days ahead. ArtsBeat out!
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