Kris Allen Vs. Adam Lambert - 2009 American Idol Showdown

Kris Allen Vs. Adam Lambert - 2009 American Idol Showdown

Welcome back to Clevver TV! We've got some deets on the latest American Idol season.

Hi guys! I'm Dana Ward.

So after a reported 23.7-million people tuned-in to the Idol season finale, 100-million votes determined good-guy Kris Allen to be the winner. Rocker Adam Lambert took home the second place spot and now we're wondering which of these guys is actually going to have the most success in the REAL world.

A-I history shows that both winners and runner-ups CAN do awesome as well as totally bomb after leaving the popular Fox show. At the head of the pack, 2005 winner Carrie Underwood got named the A-I top earner by Forbes this year, bringing in 14-million-bucks. But then in the number-2 spot is Jennifer Hudson - at 5-million-dollars for 09 - who didn't even get in the finals. Original-champion Kelly Clarkson places number-3 on the money-making-list at 4.2-million-bucks.

But we have to keep in mind that another more recent winner, Taylor Hicks, is NOT fairing too well in the music industry - he made only a sliver of what other Idol stars have. And even MORE recently, the 2-Davids - Archuletta and Cook - seemed to have enjoyed more press-coverage than actual-album and dollar-success after their close-competition.

Bringing it back to the NOW factor, past-season runner-up Clay Aiken reportedly wrote on his blog that THIS round's next-up Adam was not very likeable and his voice made his ears bleed. Ouch. He also commented that the fan-votes or Allen simply showcased how viewers want the show to return to its original purpose: to find "real" contestants with raw, undiscovered talent. But a lot of peeps - winner Kris Allen included - have been voicing the Lambert should have won... they're saying that Adam is the one that everyone's been talking about since episode-1 and that his eyeliner-rocking, original, bad-boy vibe had followers watching week to week.

So now we've presented the facts about previous A-I winners and runner-ups and how they've done in the real world. Clevver TV wants all of you guys to let us know WHO is going to be more successful in his singing career - Kris or Adam - and why. Pretty straightforward, right? Leave your comment below.

Thanks for watching the show. I'm Dana Ward, and we'll see you next time!

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Kris Allen Vs. Adam Lambert - American Idol Showdown

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Kris Allen
• Adam Lambert
• 2009
• American Idol
• season 9
• Showdown

[jeanbahyb]

Adam! When Kris and Adam were singing side by side with Queen it was clear that Adam out-classed Kris. I love Kris too I think he's a good singer but he's easily forgettable unlike Adam. A few months after the show and all I've heard about is Adam Lambert - like his rolling stone cover etc etc, i haven't head much from Kris.

[SSaNNEE100]

Friend-Hey Kris Allen won American Idol!

Another firend- WHo?

Friend-Kris Allen, he's student!

another friend-Sorry guy but i don't know who are you talking about , cuz we all know Adam Lambert is winner, in real life :D they made that Kris looks like winner, after the show Paula said "pshh- Adam come over here!" Adam"what?""I'll give you this award " "WOW why? " "Becuz Adam this whole season were you, Adam Lambert you're the show, you're the way of glitter and rock'n'roll"

[codyhorseable]

Kris is so plain and boring. Not to mention forgettable.Adam is so excited and fun to be with. He was born to be a star.

[changl72]

Clay is so jealous, it's funny

[RockishTechnoishLove]

Adam!!!!!!!!!!

[supertweeter32]

really...you hear more bout ADAM! HE DA BEST!

[FullMetalAlchemist31]

@MysteryDman

Adam has and will Have more Success

I have Kris Allen's album and its very good

however, its adams attitude and unique performances that make him remarkable

After winning Idol and Releasing his album we haven't heard anything about kris other than he got angry about some photos of himself without a Shirt

[MysteryDman]

It's Kris. Seriously you can't say he won for looks i mean look at the season 9 winner and runner-up no offense to them. I mean kris allen has raw talent adam is unique but he's not as much of a likable star as Kris. Kris could literally be the only star not to be gossiped about in a bad way. Adam is gay which unfairly automatically puts him in a position that he will get recognized in a negative way.

[dave16124918]

Kris won for looks, the talent belongs with Adam Lambert and everyone knows it

[TheAdamfan4ever]

It's a year later and who is the world idol??? Adam Lambert!!! Haters go hate!!! ha! ha!

[TheHado123]

Obviously we all knew that ADAM was the born winner i know he is gonna win that grammy micheal i dont hate you but adam needs to WIN!!!!!!!!! that award!!