LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Kris Allen was declared the winner of the singing competition show "American Idol" in Los Angeles Wednesday night.
He beat out finalist Adam Lambert for the honor.
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Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest (L-R) on the "American Idol" television show are pictured in this publicity photo released by Fox television. "Idol" returned for its sixth season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, January16, 2007. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (UPI Photo/Fox/HO) | License Photo
"It feels good, man, but Adam deserves this ... I'm sorry. I don't even know what to feel right now. This is crazy. Thank you so much," Allen said upon learning his fate.
The two-hour season finale featured performances by Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Steve Martin, Carlos Santana, Kiss and Queen.
Nearly 100 million votes were cast for the finale.
