It's been a full week since Kris Allen was named the new American Idol, but things still haven't set in for the last man standing -- or his runner-up, Adam Lambert.
"We haven't had time to breathe [yet], so, no, it hasn't sunk in," Allen says with a laugh.
The new champ -- who sat down with Usmagazine.com for an exclusive interview in NYC Tuesday -- admits he was just as convinced things could end up in Lambert's favor.
"I don't know why I won [over Adam]," he tells Us. "Were totally different musically, and this went my way. I dont know why. Probably my whole appeal appeals to more people than Adams does."
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A show highlight for both singers? Last week's mega-watt finale, which featured Allen performing with Keith Urban and Lambert taking the stage with Kiss.
Dubbed "Glambert" by Idol fans, Lambert says his over-the-top costume helped make his performance memorable.
Check out what Idol stylists had to say about Adam's edgy style.
"I got to wear a really cool costume!" he reveals, adding that he wore his own personal glitter platform boots. "We had pyro and I wasn't flammable -- I didn't go up in flames -- so everything was great."
Allen was equally impressed with the opportunity to take the stage with Urban.
"I met [him] the day before [we performed] and he was really just a laid-back guy... He told me, 'Go out there and have fun, mate," the singer says, in a faux-Aussie accent.
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Now that the series has wrapped, Allen and Lambert are taking their bromance on the road, for the annual summer concert tour featuring the top 10 contestants. But don't expect any fist-fights over for the top bunk bed on the tour bus -- Allen is happy to concede.
"I don't care," Allen says. Lambert's excited reply? "I like the top!"
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"We haven't had time to breathe [yet], so, no, it hasn't sunk in," Allen says with a laugh.
The new champ -- who sat down with Usmagazine.com for an exclusive interview in NYC Tuesday -- admits he was just as convinced things could end up in Lambert's favor.
"I don't know why I won [over Adam]," he tells Us. "Were totally different musically, and this went my way. I dont know why. Probably my whole appeal appeals to more people than Adams does."
See 20 photos from the Idol finale!
A show highlight for both singers? Last week's mega-watt finale, which featured Allen performing with Keith Urban and Lambert taking the stage with Kiss.
Dubbed "Glambert" by Idol fans, Lambert says his over-the-top costume helped make his performance memorable.
Check out what Idol stylists had to say about Adam's edgy style.
"I got to wear a really cool costume!" he reveals, adding that he wore his own personal glitter platform boots. "We had pyro and I wasn't flammable -- I didn't go up in flames -- so everything was great."
Allen was equally impressed with the opportunity to take the stage with Urban.
"I met [him] the day before [we performed] and he was really just a laid-back guy... He told me, 'Go out there and have fun, mate," the singer says, in a faux-Aussie accent.
Revisit the American Idol top 13.
Now that the series has wrapped, Allen and Lambert are taking their bromance on the road, for the annual summer concert tour featuring the top 10 contestants. But don't expect any fist-fights over for the top bunk bed on the tour bus -- Allen is happy to concede.
"I don't care," Allen says. Lambert's excited reply? "I like the top!"
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Damien Vpeople actually watch these punksreport abuseposted June 8, 2009 9:40 AM PDT
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AdamLambert'sBigFanLOL..... I watch this video and when adam made that comment it was soooo funny! Kris's face was priceless!report abuseposted June 8, 2009 9:32 AM PDT
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AdamLambert'sBigFanLOL..... I watch this video and when adam made that comment it was soooo funny! Kris's face was priceless!report abuseposted June 8, 2009 9:32 AM PDT
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farywe all know that Adam should have won but hink of it this way now its about Adams career see now adam can just be him self not have to sing the stupid no boundaries song Adam can be himself and have a huge career and about the top bunk thing i think you can take that anyway you imaginereport abuseposted May 31, 2009 12:50 PM PDT
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Beverly UEveryone has something to say, lets just do what we did all season. LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC, and get Kara another job.report abuseposted May 29, 2009 3:29 PM PDT
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Phyllis Wthey are both talented in different ways, too bad had to be a choice and dirty comments after a great show..Public builds up and t hen see how fast they can tear them down ...sad for America in these days of instant critics.report abuseposted May 29, 2009 11:46 AM PDT
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neesyWhy are people still whining over who won and who did not win. Two guys two different styles. They are both out there not to mention the other contestants. They all got their exposure and am sure all are better for it. I hope to see Allison come out with some recording and be a headliner in some group performing, the same goes for Danny. They are all very talented. Wish them all the best.report abuseposted May 29, 2009 2:09 AM PDT
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hadasHi there, well i think like everybody else that Adam should have won this competition beacuse if not him that who is to be called Ameircan idol ?! But since we cannot change the results we need to accept them and know that Adam achieved whay he was aiming for and he is already a superstar and the fututre is all his with many sueprises in store. from a glambert fan. we love ya Adam.report abuseposted May 28, 2009 11:55 PM PDT
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John Ga top bunk is the only way adam will ever top anything! what a screaming bottom.report abuseposted May 28, 2009 11:50 PM PDT
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jogicomparing them is like comparing apples and oranges.. i guess america likes their fruit married to a girl and wearing a ring.report abuseposted May 28, 2009 10:23 PM PDT
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