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.
Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol? Who won season eight of American Idol? What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from? How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight? Who won the season? The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was? How many votes were cast for the final two? Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?