I was a bit upset to see that David Cook won- not because I don't think he's good but I REALLY LOVED David Archuleta best!! Even though David Cook is the American Idol of 2008 David Archuleta will always be my favorite!

Angelica, Reading, PA, usa

It's fantastic that this has appeared in the Times! This guy deserves to be promoted to a more musically discerning crowd than your average American Idol viewer. He has such raw talent, one need only to hear his pre-Idol material to see that he is a true musician, credible and uncompromising.

Mark, Handforth, UK

David Cook is an absolute revelation to talent shows like American Idol, attacking songs the same way he would have done performing with his band at small midwest venues - with passion, intelligence and zero compromise. I am so glad he won and will soon be able to show the world his originality.

JC, Cheshire, UK

David Cook is brilliant and a one off that is why he won american idol.
No one lost.

elaine, Eastbourne, unitedkingdom

Congratulations David Cook! You are the next Rod Stewart!

Janet, Bronx, USA

It seems Simon must have got a heads up on the winner and didn't want egg on face - hence the apology prior to Cook being named winner. I sincerely doubt Cook would have got an apology if Archie had won!

Bob, Cranbrook,

I think David Cook is truely amazing and definately deserved the win!~ He is Brilliant, Intelligent, and not to mention gorgeous, he always brought something different and exciting! Way to go David, you are a true star and an American Idol!!!!!

Randi Brennan, South Coffeyville, United States

YEA!!! We finally got it right America!!!! woo hoo!!!!!

Juli, Hidden Valley Lake , USA

I'm so thrilled David Cook won. Congratulations, David!
You Rock Canada!
Beth in Toronto :)

Beth McAuley, Toronto,

i am soooooooooo glad that david cook won last night.... i think that it is kinda ironic that he didn't even go to try out!! and sure enough he is the american idol.... KEEP ROCKIN' DAVID!

Beeka Henderson, Chilhowie, us

Why put this on the english website?

We don't get the result until Friday!!!

Ruined it for many people.

Congratulations David :)

L, Leeds, UK

Thank goodness he won!!

Sequoia, St. James, Barbados

David cook is a brilliant artist whom i will be glad to see in concert

kayla, phoenix, UNITED STATES

David Cook was both humble and energized as he began his new life as American Idol and as he says himself has the greatest respect for Archie. I hope that he now goes out to create the mindblowing album that he wants to, that his fans will buy it and that everyone will be wowed by the Tour.

Martin, East Windsor, USA

Simon had over stepped his bounds as a judge on Tues. night. The apology should of been Tues., before the people voted.
The right person won, no doubt!!!
Next should of been, Micheal John.

ross lindsay, Picton, Canada

It was an older voting audience.
We older "voters" don't give a hoot about judges.
Where in past years teenieboppers were the audience, and
judges could pretty much select /didrect the winner by telling the
teenies how to vote, which they did every week.
Doesn't work with grandmothers..

Tanna , Cohasset, Ma, USA

Yeah thank god he won! I love him! American Idol has been amazing this year, defo the best season this yet!

Steve, Manchester, UK

i love david cook.
he's a cutie. (:
im so glad he won!

brandi, PM, USA

What a awesome gifted person! He deserves it!

Thank you God

Dana Aberle, Corona, USA