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Newest 'Idol': David Cook

The elder David wins in season finale

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(Newser) – The newest "American Idol" is David Cook. The 25-year-old defeated David Archuleta, 17, in the season finale, the New York Post reports. The two received a record 97.5 million votes from viewers, eclipsing the previous mark by 23 million votes. Cook got 56% of the vote. The victory is a bit of a surprise because the judges swooned over Archuleta in Tuesday night's show. Simon Cowell called his performance that night a "knockout."

David Cook, right, and David Archuleta are seen on stage at the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.
David Cook, right, and David Archuleta are seen on stage at the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
David Cook performs during the opening act of the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.
David Cook performs during the opening act of the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
David Archuleta performs the song
David Archuleta performs the song "Hero" during a duet with David Cook during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
David Cook performs during the opening act of the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.
David Cook performs during the opening act of the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
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