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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Simon Cowell was, yet again, right. "American Idol's" season finale will be a battle of the Davids - David Archuleta vs. David Cook.
After 56 million votes were cast, the lone female left in the competition - Syesha Mercado - failed to match the numbers of the Davids, and was sent home following an emotional hour of television in which the Top 3 visited their home towns.
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"There's too many words," Syesha said after host Ryan Seacrest asked her for her parting comments. "I don't know what to say. I just want to say thank you⦠just thank you."
Before Syesha learned she'd be going home, David Archuleta was the first to receive the news that he was heading to the 'Idol' finals, to be held this year at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre.
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"Oh my gosh. Wow," the 17-year-old mouthed as he stood on stage stunned.
David Cook came over and hugged the teenager as the young man's father, Jeff Archuleta, cheered and hugged family and friends in the audience.
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When Cook was given his good news, he received a hug from Syesha.
During the broadcast, Cook shared the story that he didn't originally plan to audition for "Idol." It was actually his younger brother who was hoping to make the show. Cook had simply come along for moral support when a film crew started interviewing him, prompting him to test out his pipes in front of the judges.
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Sha Sha ZieSyesha is a singer.....better than young D. Archuleta. David Cook sounds so good, versatile and a big star in the making. David Cook is so hot and the Idol 2008...report abuseposted May 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT
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k_louchartI agree with L P. No matter who wins, there are no losers. We all know since the first season, the "losers" get recording contracts as well as the "winner". The question is how successful are they going to be. Some of the "losers" are more successful than the "winners" by a long shot!report abuseposted May 17, 2008 3:16 PM PDT
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MarlinDavid Cook is the all around better singer. He has style and originality where David A. songs all sound the same each time he sings them. David A. voice is so grated I always fast forward through his songs because nothing changes. David Cook makes all his song sound like they are his and has the talent to make it to the top.report abuseposted May 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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Katie DLove you, Archie!!!report abuseposted May 15, 2008 5:03 PM PDT
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Alex[andra]jonjonbgood, i exactly agree. syesha was better than archuleta, and the fans (THE WORDNERDS) definitely got it right. I want david cook to win. he' s so hot.report abuseposted May 15, 2008 2:31 PM PDT
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Alex[andra]jonjonbgood, i exactly agree. syesha was better than archuleta, and the fans (THE WORDNERDS) definitely got it right. I want david cook to win. he' s so hot.report abuseposted May 15, 2008 2:31 PM PDT
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No OneDavid Archuleta is going to WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted May 15, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
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jonjonbgoodI think the fans got it right with David Cook, However I think Syesha out sang young David, he still needs time to develop his skills, I can't wait to see what happens next week!report abuseposted May 15, 2008 12:16 PM PDT
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wbgrl99No one cares! AI blows!report abuseposted May 15, 2008 8:41 AM PDT
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DiggerNo surprises here-but at this stagein the game there are really no losers. Good luck to all of the contestants from this season-is has been a good one!!report abuseposted May 14, 2008 10:26 PM PDT
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