AP – For an “American Idol” season so flat and lifeless, the end sure rocked: Ex-bartender David Cook virtually body-slammed teen prodigy David Archuleta in a surprising landslide Wednesday night, capping an energized finale filled with big stars and polished performances.

Jeeesh LC’s favorite rocker won! Naw I am fine just a slight rush of Idol overflow this morning. It’s LC’s fault she got me hooked. Baldy

It’s a landslide: David Cook rocks the ‘Idol’ vote (AP)