UPSET! Congratulations David Cook!

"David I will take this opportunity to apologize because I think I was verging on disrespectful with you..." Simon Cowell told David Cook right before Ryan Seacrest announced the winner of American Idol 7.YouTube - DAVID COOK WINNER!!! of American Idol 7 w/ "Time Of My Life" It almost seems as though everyone knew what was coming, as Simon tried to save face with his apology, and the overwhelming favorite David Archuleta didn't seem particularly surprised as it was revealed that David Cook had won the competition. Cook, overcome with emotion, had tears in his eyes, as this Rocky Balboa come-from-nowhere success story reached it's climax. Cook even seemed to outdo the original Rocky character, as he won the championship without even needing one sequel.

Other highlights of the evening was George Michael's very moving performance of "Praying For Time."


George Michael has had his problems in recent years, and as a result he has become greatly under appreciated. He pretty much stole the show last night, with this performance (although he said he had a cold). He did sound a teeny bit under the weather compared to past performances of "Praying For Time." You can check out those, as well as some other great George Michael moments at some of the links below:
YouTube - GEORGE MICHAEL - Praying For Time
YouTube - George Michael - Praying For Time Unplugged
YouTube - George Michael Father Figure Prince's Trust Concert
YouTube - Somebody to Love
YouTube - Faith

"Praying For Time" is becoming one of those American Idol standards, as Carrie Underwood performed it on this year's "Idol Gives Back."


So, who do you think did the better job?


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