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And the rumble was over. David Cook was pronounced the winner on the recently concluded ‘American Idol Season 7’. The number of votes has proven that the more mature David has gained a pack of followers more than enough to make him win.

I admire the two for their abilities, their strengths, even their weaknesses. Both can carry on to successful careers in the music industry. But my prediction is that after the hype is over and a new Idol is crowned, one David will still prevail and the other one may have to choose another path.

The younger David may not have the right numbers enough to make him win. But he has more than enough qualities to last in the business than the other David. This is not only because of the age, Archuleta being 17 and Cook 25. It is with their overall appearance.

One look at Mr. Cook and you will feel like, ‘He looks like someone,’ or ‘He sounds like someone.’ And I don’t think that will do him any good in the long run. But this guy will definitely be famous. His first album will make it big. But for how long he’s going to be able to sustain that, I’ll give it one to three years. I can actually see him as a soap opera star or a poster boy for ads like flyer printing.

David Archuleta, on the other hand, seems to be the type that is full of surprises. It surprised me that he didn’t win, as a matter of fact. But aside from that, he can still go through a lot of transformation through the years. This is not only regarding his looks, but also his type of music and even his style.

After Carrie Underwood, I thought that the Idol could no longer produce exciting talents. I thought that they have lost their magic touch on star building. But they really have proven it wrong this season.

Yes, the winner has been decided. But the game is not over. It is just beginning for the two David. It couldn’t be helped that long after the show is over, they will still be compared. So the pressure is still there for the two. Cook has to prove that he is deserving of the title. And Archuleta has to prove that even without the title, he is a winner.

The little frame that held such a big voice – Ramiele Malubay has been sadly eliminated from the competition American Idol. The Dolly Parton song, Do I Ever Cross Your Mind, failed to win her a safe spot that would have brought closer to her dream of becoming the first Asian-American Idol. More specifically, the first Filipina-American Idol in history.

Contests, I must say, are a gamble one must take. It does not matter that you have a singing voice in American Idol, what matters is that you are still left standing no matter what they throw at you. It’s a battery of tests, a roller coaster ride with many twists and turns, and a lottery game all in one.

It is just unfortunate to see how compassion can only be brought out in television through someone else’s loss. And she stood there, crying and sobbing, and there was really nothing Ryan Seacrest could say to sincerely offer her any consolation. All he could really do was soften the blow by giving her a squeeze in the shoulder as he tries to wrap up the show for an encore, saying they wouldn’t let Ramiele leave crying like that or to that effect. The poor guy had no idea what to do and that just left him cold. If someone had cued him what were the right things to say, he could have ended up saying more sincere words.

But as for Rachelle Malubay – your voice has a distinct character. You’ve shown the world you’ve got it, so flaunt it. My heart just goes out to her and frankly, it is a bit surprising to see her leave. I think it is just one of those times where Simon Cowell’s words had rung far and wide and had brought heavy influence of viewers’ votes.

It’s even quite ironic how she chose to sang that song and it still fails to reverberate throughout the American audience in a way that would and should have been positive for her. “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?” has become as song that has been begging a question which has been ultimately answered.

America answered Ramiele and while it may not be the most pleasant response, the most important feedbacks are those from the ones who truly love you. And I personally think, while the calls here were not enough, while mails and postcard printing mailing of this news are sent out, and while this spreads online like wildfire all across the Pacific to the Philippines, I know we would still be seeing you around, for all its worth.

The latest TV rating that has been released by Nielsen Media Research proves one thing, America loves singing and dancing. But singing is still in the lead with “American Idol” dominating the game. It is closely followed by “Dancing with the Stars.”

I’m sure that when such concepts for TV shows first reach you, you were also doubtful that those would click. I was. Nobody knew then that sharp-British-tongued Simon Cowell would capture America’s hearts. I never thought Paula Abdul’s career will be revived by such genius.

And when the stars started dancing, I’m sure that you also promised that you will not watch such program. I did. Why would I care about such stars, some of whom I’ve never heard of until the advent of the TV program?

But America has spoken. They love the Idols and also like dancing with the stars. These shows have proven that dreams can be achieved by coming out talented and tough. Yes, you must be tough to stand through the harsh words of the judges. This seems to be the trend. People like it when they see other people being humiliated in front of millions.

Real gems emerge from such talent shows. Such shows aim to inspire young people to dream. And the phenomenon isn’t just in America. Even the Idol didn’t originate in the U.S. The craze is evident worldwide. Talent shows and reality TV aiming to discover talents from ordinary people and rediscover some from those who thought have already shunned from the light of the showbiz world are popular everywhere.

From being a nobody to being the subject of large format printing services, these shows that dominate the ratings game also dominate the hearts of couch potatoes like us. They are able to come up with big names and fulfill people’s dreams.

Now I no longer scrutinize before I watch a new TV program. I will not complain even if reality shows are being conceptualized for every profession. Name it, from models, to chefs, and even designers. I’m not saying that I am watching all those. Just like most of you, I’m sticking with the Idols and the stars who can dance.