The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas. COUNT 8
QSN1 Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol? ANS1 Kris Allen and Adam Lambert QSN2 Who won season eight of American Idol? ANS2 Kris Allen QSN3 What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from? ANS3 Arkansas QSN4 How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight? ANS4 100 million QSN5 Who won the season? ANS5 Kris Allen QSN6 The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was? ANS6 season two QSN7 How many votes were cast for the final two? ANS7 100 million QSN8 Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner? ANS8 AT&T employees