Kris Allen: His 'American Idol' Journey
Relive the season 8 heartthrob's rise from semifinal cannon fodder to beloved song interpreter to your new American Idol
By Michael Slezak Updated May 18, 2009 at 11:00 PM EDT
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American Idol, Kris Allen | Glambert Nation was already miffed following season 8's finale, in which Kris Allen was crowned the Idol champ. But they were downright pissed after The
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6. AMERICAN IDOL (Fox, 2002-present)
Kris Allen, American Idol | Once a year, Idol gives the public a chance to overthrow the Auto-Tune-ocracy known as the record industry by catapulting an undiscovered talent (or two)
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Once a year, Idol gives the public a chance to overthrow the Auto-Tune-ocracy known as the record industry by catapulting an undiscovered talent (or two) to superstardom. Who says the revolution will not be televised?
Best Season: 8 The judges wanted a Danny Gokey-Adam Lambert finale, but viewers had other ideas, pitting Lambert, the outré, octave-scaling showman, against Kris Allen (above), the unassuming, song-rearranging cutie, in the show's buzziest, most unpredictable season ever. Throw in a deep bench — led by Little Rocker That Could Allison Iraheta — and crazy Aunt Paula's farewell, and it's no wonder Idol fans still say season 8 can never be topped.
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