May 27th, 2010 — Last night Lee DeWyze became the 9th contestant to be crowned and Crystal Bowersox the runner up.  This season definitely had its ups and downs, but how much more life does the show really have?

Lee DeWyze

Both contestants were a surprise from their first days on the show.  It shows you that maybe American Idol’s development is something to note.  Crystal was a very plain singer whom Simon Cowell wasn’t too much of a fan of.  Although She was the favorite for weeks.  Meanwhile Mr. DeWyze went from shy to dominant, forcefully ascendant enough to overcome Ms. Bowersox, who during Tuesday night’s final showdown easily outsang and outcharmed him, to no avail.

With the end of the season 9, American Idol has lost a big part of what made the show such a hit, Simon Cowell.  Will the show ever be the same?

Read more here: NY Times

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