Gilly, Leah was there, I saw her. I agree with you about Amy's hair, I liked it pink!

The pink just rocked. :D Course, this is coming from a girl who once dyed her own hair pink to match a prom dress. :p

I didn't notice Leah at all, but I wasn't paying as close attention when Fantasia was singing. More just listening, and doing some house work. ;)

Barry Manilow followed by Ruben -- too much! It was like a train wreck!

I'm going crazy tonight............trying to watch IDOL and the Academy of Country Music Awards at the same time......totally unfair to have them both scheduled at the same time.

I forgot to tape them. :( Went out wit hubby and my FIL (up from NC for the week), so I didn't see it until the last 15 minutes. I got to see the duet between Fantasia and Diana, and the results, though.

yeah, all I saw was the last 10 minutes as well. I can't say that I'm happy with the way this season turned out, but I think that it ended appropriately given who the final 2 were . :)

It's interesting, because in the early part of the competition, Fantasia so clearly had quite the attitude. I'm really pleased about how she's evolved, and the humility I've seen in her. I watched her as she won tonight... and I know this isn't really fair, but (and I was a LaToya fan all the way) I wondered if we'd have seen the tears and gratitude streaming from LaToya, remotely like we did from Fantasia... had LaToya won.

It's actually neither here nor there. I think Fantasia was fabulous and deserved to win. I never cared for Diana, but I think the girl was a class act throughout the competition, and damn did she grow as a singer!

Still disillusioned with the whole American Idol thing, but I'm tickled pink for Fantasia, and so proud of Diana.

I'm just ready for a seacrest break

musicman - OUT!

Amen, musicman... I couldn't agree with you more!

Would you believe I'm still not feeling up to par and went to sleep before the end of the show last night?

Geezzzzzzz! I sat through this entire season (with the exception of maybe, 2-3 shows) and then I miss the grand finale?

Well...TY all so much for keeping me informed when I've missed out on pertinent info! This was a fun thread! I'm happy that Fantasia won (according to all accounts above) and I hope for the best for all the other (obvious) new, up and coming singers!

LixyChick ~ OUT!

Did anyone notice the little incident when they attempted to let Fantasia's little girl up on stage?

yep - ryan called for them but security wouldn't let them up

I think Ryan just wanted the kid.....

I've never seen the show!Besides,my wife thinks Toby Keith is
great,so the Country Music Award show was on.Am I to assume
that William Hung didn't win?I saw his video,on another "news"
show & thought-"Only in America! Irish
P.S.Everytime,that I get in my wifes car,I have to move the Toby,
Alan,etc.CDs from the front seat.The CD holder is full!

Ahh, the legacy which is William Hung. He auditioned in San Deigo (or was it LA?) and was told a big resounding no, and told that he couldn't sing, he couldn't carry a tune, and he couldn't dance. And they were right.

However, they aired his audition, along with a LOT of previews of him on the commercials. He got himself instant fame. Despite his WRETCHED singing, he was offered a contract. And he goes on "tour" of gymnasiums. And he has girls dancing with him in skimpy cheerleading outfits. :rolleyes: