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Article: And the Winner Is ...(Newsmakers; 'AMERICAN IDOL')(Brief article)

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June 2, 2008
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Congratulations on your "American Idol" triumph, David Archuleta. That's right--Archuleta. David Cook won the competition, but in the past, the male "Idol" winners have ended up losing out to a runner-up:

'Idol' Champ

David Cook Sure, he can sing. But he might be too rugged for mainstream U.S.A.

Ruben Studdard Velvet Teddy Bear took season two but was dumped by his label last year.

Taylor Hicks Season five winner ...

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