I know you haven’t heard from me since I was in shock over Michael Johns’ departure, but gosh darn it if American Idol didn’t completely restore my faith in their show- by crowning David Cook, perhaps the worthiest Idol ever.

The finale show rocked. I enjoyed it all, especially the winning moment for David. It was better than last year’s moment, better even than Fantasia’s (and that was my favorite one until now).

David Cook has definitely stepped up the game for all future American Idols. This is no longer a glorified Karaoke contest, people. This is about talent - finally.

I can’t believe my favorite, the hot hot hot Michael Johns, is out of American Idol. America, what happened?

I am- as Simon would say- appalled. He was the best this season. Seriously.

Still in shock. Was it because he sang first? Because he’s Australian? Or (and this is what I actually believe) because he’s just so darn good, everyone thought he would sail right through and didn’t bother to vote for him?

Goodbye, gorgeous Michael. Show your support for Michael Johns by buying his music on iTunes!

I’m going to blame my lack of posting on two things: 1. Hating country week (which I always do), and 2. I’m still sad Ramiele is gone! I liked little Ramiele, she’s an excellent singer and an Asian woman.

On the American Idol Blog, has posted snippets from an exit interview with Ramiele, from which I quote here:

“When she got back to her room the other night, Brooke, Syesha, and Kristy Lee had left her a very sweet card saying goodbye. Kady Malloy sent her encouraging text messages after she left. Even David Archuleta, who’s actually younger than Ramiele, treated her like a younger sister and would come and pat her on the head!”

Wait, who’s Kady Malloy?

I honestly had to click through to the official site to find out. And you know what? I liked Kady Malloy! She was my favorite blonde girl before Brooke and Let It Be!

I love that American Idol songs are available on iTunes now!

Buy and download Michael Johns (aka “my favorite hottie”)’s recordings here:

Michael Johns - Light My Fire (American Idol Performance)

Michael Johns - Go Your Own Way (American Idol Performance)

Michael Johns - Don’t You (Forget About Me) (American Idol Performance)

Michael Johns - Across the Universe (American Idol Studio Version)

Michael Johns - A Day In the Life (American Idol Studio Version)

Michael Johns - We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions (American Idol Studio Version)

Michael Johns - It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right (American Idol Studio Version)>

Michael Johns - Dream On (American Idol Studio Version)

Ok, so I never liked this song… until tonight. David Cook continues to surprise me (in a very good way)!

Buy David Cook’s Billie Jean (studio version) on iTunes now: