American Idol winner Kris Allen,America chose 23 year old Kris Allen as its winner on the finale of the eighth season of American Idol, knocking off the judges’ favorite Adam Lambert, known for his theatrical performances, sexuality and black nail polish.


According to
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, more than 100 million votes
were cast after Tuesday’s singing showdown between Allen and the San Diego-born Lambert. A record-setting 624 million votes were cast over the course of the season.