Jordin Sparks won! Is it really a surprise?

Nope, expected it.

But the final results didn't really matter to me this year. Jordin will make a great pop star (which is the whole idea of American Idol, isn't it?), but Blake will make a fabulous musician.

And they wouldn't even have to change their names!

Goodness, Blake really looks small when standing beside Jordin! How tall are the both of them?

Anyway, congrats to both Jordin and Blake for making it this far into the competition! And of course, I hope good things will come for Melinda as well!


Blake Lewis' audition.


Blake Lewis' version of 'You Give Love a Bad Name'. A darn good rendition.


Jordin Sparks' audition.


Jordin Sparks' rendition of 'Broken Wings'. Beautiful song.

And Melinda's audition is something I have never forgotten. Glad she got so far. She had that humble quality to her which was sorely lacking in many other candidates. You rock gal!