He came in 2nd because they didn't want someone of his sexual orientation to win a "Family show" But it worked out in his favor, because he is now the Frontman of Queen, which he wouldn't have been able to do if he had won
Funny story. My sheltie just laid on my bed watching this talent show but stood up and watched every week as soon as Adam hit the stage and started to sing. When Adam put down the Mike my sheltie laid back down and put his butt toward the tv...every time.
The winner, Kris Allen, was married and during the season there were questions about Adam’s sexuality and then some pictures surfaced of Adam kissing his then boyfriend and apparently America didn’t want a gay American Idol, which was the best thing that happened because he would’ve had to work with AI producers and who knows what kind of songs he would’ve had to release. This way, he was able to do his music. The members of Queen were told about him during the season and he got to sing with Queen at the finale. The rest is history with Adam as the Queen frontman since around 2012
This phenomenal voice right here should have won but he was judged for being gay instead of being a phenomenal voice who out SANG every other contestant!! Adam went out into the world and Won Big 👏🏻👏🏻🏆
He should have won… but was best thing for him he come 2nd , if he won he would be tied up with idol contract, putting out music not his own… but as it was, he was free to make his own songs and join Queen when they came knocking !
He was too "controversial" for american idol. I don't disrespect Kris's journey, he was very very good, but this mf should have won. Just my opinion. Hugs from Sweden.
what a VOICE!! u see thats why the fact he didnt win American Idol s8 makes the whole show a joke. like who can sing out of him?? and thank u for doing this reaction ❤. plz consider do more Adam Lambert reaction. he wont let u down I promise.
Great reaction! I love Adam I remember voting for him every week he’s amazing so is his voice, there’s more great songs he did on idol He sang Led Zeppelin’s ( Whole Lotta Love) this is the performance that Queen was told to watch and the rest is history!!!
This is a prime example where the public voted for the wrong individual, Adam definitely should have won but as many others he has a great successful career, in my opinion, the only 2 idols that won and have been successful is Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood
Adam came second. The winner was Kris Allen. And they were very kind and supportive of one another so I don’t want to be disrespectful to Kris who is an excellent singer (I love his cover of aint no sunshine) and was an incredible supportive ally at a time when it wasn’t as easy as it is today, but let’s just say Kris and the rest of the audience was shocked when Adam didn’t win that night. I think Adam has a very unique talent and I believe he deserved to win. (Kris really does seem like a great guy and he is extremely talented. I do feel bad everyone is mean to him just because he won and Adam didn’t)
Adam lost because he was gay, and in 2009 American Idol voters could not let a gay singer win. Add to that Gokey's voters swung to the other straight singer with the cute little wife, and the AT&T voting mass voting contiversies on Finals night, And Kris won. Best thing that ever happened to Adam.
Right before the American Idol finale the tabloids outed him. Crazy part is he’d been out for years, it just was not the right time. Now no one would care. And btw, it takes balls to take on Sam Cooke… And yes that’s Paula Abdul. Gotta check out her video Cold Hearted Snake. She had it going on!! She was the choreographer for the stars. Ever seen Janet? Paula was her choreographer.
Nope came in second to a guy who NVR. Was seen or heard from afterwArds..he made it huge despite the second place and his sexual orientation on a -- family sow-- and was amazingly gracious towards. The guy who won..
No he didn’t win… But if you look back at the past seasons most of the people who didn’t win are bigger than the person who actually won their season. Apart from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia, and Jordan Sparks who won… where are the other winners at? Other people who are still relevant today like Adam Lambert, Todrick Hall, Jennifer Hudson, Kellie Pickler, Katherine McPhee, and Chris Daughtry all lost their seasons. I’m probably missing some, but my point is most of the people who didn’t win are still relevant and the ones who won have faded away and haven’t seen or heard anything from them in the mainstream…
First, there is not nearly enough attention paid to Sam Cooke by reactors. Good for you for choosing one of his signature songs. Adam Lambert managed to parlay his experience on Idol to forge an amazing career. Many who compete in these shows lose and go on to win. Jennifer Hudson, Gabriel Henrique, Angelina Jordan all come to mind. Adam made Cher cry some years later with her song "Do you believe in life after love" at the Kennedy Center Honors!! Adam is doing just fine!!! Just is case you need another version, this is live, from "Playing for Change" ua-cam.com/video/4zDeBIA-vQ8/v-deo.htmlsi=-EmheHfAaVDvVvyI Amazing!!
People say over and over how Idol 'owns' the winners and it's better to not win, when 19 signs the top 5(might even be top 10) for their 1st album; it's just not true. I think winners tend to not do well, or at least not become massive stars, because people don't actually know what they want. You can see this repeated in everything- things carefully crafted to appeal to the most people, what the majority say they want, tend to flop. People say they want more of what they know they like already, but then are bored when they get it. All that being said, Kris is doing alright. Out of curiosity I looked up his current net worth a few days ago. 3.5 million. He ain't starving. They both earned the title, really. Kris is talented.
There’s several contestants that didn’t win and became more popular than the winners .. ex: Adam JHud Chris Daughtry Katherine Mcvie etc .. I think because they weren’t obligated to a contract w American idol and they got the exposure for being on the show and were able to do what they wanted ..
No, he did not win . He came in 2nd…. Far far superior to the second male singer….an average singer at best… Critics said he should have won, but he was gay…. Not allowed 15 or so years ago
He should not be singing with Queen he doesn't have the voice for queen and it's not Halloween every time he goes out on stage all earring up all tattooed up and we can't forget his contacts in his eyes he cannot sing for queen but they don't care they already made their hit songs when Freddy was alive they're doing this for fun
You sang the song with more feeling than he did. Tired of this manufactured bs. Does he have great technical talent, yes! I’m tired of this simplistic grab for ratings/talent.
NO one could've beaten Adam on AI. He is just too good. What an amazing voice! I believe once Queen entered the picture and wanted Adam, that he gladly accepted 2nd place so he would NOT be tied to Idol and could go with Queen. Truly amazing man!
He came in 2nd because they didn't want someone of his sexual orientation to win a "Family show"
But it worked out in his favor, because he is now the Frontman of Queen, which he wouldn't have been able to do if he had won
All they do is promote people of his orientation. Even survivor first winner was that way.
@@middleage_maniac1692 in 2008/2009? LOL, how delusional of you.
I still can’t believe he didn’t win American Idol. He had the best voice out of anybody that ever was on the show.
I swear that boy has 3 lungs. Adam has the best vocals in the world, with a ton of power behind every note.
He should have easily won American Idol, but he won in life. He's phenomenal ❤
Adam was on American Idol in 2009. He was The most phenomenal talent that ever graced the stage!!!
When he lost, it was the last time I watched the show.
Me too, We all know Adam was the Real Winner 🏆🏆@@Autumn8564
@@Autumn8564 Me too!
Funny story. My sheltie just laid on my bed watching this talent show but stood up and watched every week as soon as Adam hit the stage and started to sing. When Adam put down the Mike my sheltie laid back down and put his butt toward the tv...every time.
This man is amazing!!! The only reason he lost was because he's gay. But, he showed them, touring with Queen for years plus releasing his own stuff.
The winner, Kris Allen, was married and during the season there were questions about Adam’s sexuality and then some pictures surfaced of Adam kissing his then boyfriend and apparently America didn’t want a gay American Idol, which was the best thing that happened because he would’ve had to work with AI producers and who knows what kind of songs he would’ve had to release.
This way, he was able to do his music. The members of Queen were told about him during the season and he got to sing with Queen at the finale. The rest is history with Adam as the Queen frontman since around 2012
I didn't even remember the winner and I watched every episode. Adam is phenomenal! ❤❤❤
Adam may have lost Idol but he is the true winner! Singing with Queen! ❤
Finally! Someone has reacted to this. Wait for it..that damn sustained note was awesome. Great reaction.
Adam is phenomenal, he can sing anything. Great reaction, thank you. I’ve seen him twice with Queen and they were fantastic. 👍🥰
He was the clear winner on IDOL. He just keeps getting better. One of my favorite male singers.
You should totally react to him singing”Believe” by Cher … to Cher at a concert. She cried and he sang it slow and soulful. Chef’s kiss!
@amyhilliard7817 yes, that was at the Kennedy Center Honors.
He already has done it. I requested in earlier this year. Check it out
Just came here to say that
Can we all agree that Adam and can sang not sing but sang. Gave me goosebumps have loved him ever since American Idol❤
Adam is fabulous! The most talented contemporary singer. Thanks SO much!
This phenomenal voice right here should have won but he was judged for being gay instead of being a phenomenal voice who out SANG every other contestant!! Adam went out into the world and Won Big 👏🏻👏🏻🏆
Adam Lambert is amazing and even better live. I loved your facial expressions. 😊
Adam is a great singer. His performance of Believe at the Kennedy Center Honors is my favorite by him
His voice gives me goosebumps
The most overlooked singer/performer!!!!
Delivered 200% amazing performance
He IS iconic!
He should have won… but was best thing for him he come 2nd , if he won he would be tied up with idol contract, putting out music not his own… but as it was, he was free to make his own songs and join Queen when they came knocking !
He was too "controversial" for american idol. I don't disrespect Kris's journey, he was very very good, but this mf should have won. Just my opinion. Hugs from Sweden.
Amazing singer who is underrated
Whole Lotta Love Cover was the one that catapulted him-got him on Queen’s radar, but this one was nice
Astounding voice....especially singing Believe by Cher ❤
what a VOICE!! u see thats why the fact he didnt win American Idol s8 makes the whole show a joke. like who can sing out of him?? and thank u for doing this reaction ❤. plz consider do more Adam Lambert reaction. he wont let u down I promise.
Your voice is also incredible.
Adam’s voice is 👌🏼👌🏼❤️🔥🐐
That was the season I stopped watching Idol, because he should have won. He was totally robbed, but so glad he is where he is today.
It was the same for me, he EARNED the win he was denied.
Me too quit watching after that
Samesies
OMG!!! ADAM!!! ADAM!!!! ADAM!! ❤❤❤❤
this was my absolutely favorite of his AI performances
He didn't win because he is gay.....but he won, because he is singing with Queen!!!!❤❤❤❤
My favorite idol performance by Adam was Tracks of my Tears, Smokey Robinson.
He also performed with Queen for the first time in the American Idol finale and that's when Queen asked him to join them
Great reaction! I love Adam I remember voting for him every week he’s amazing so is his voice, there’s more great songs he did on idol He sang Led Zeppelin’s ( Whole Lotta Love) this is the performance that Queen was told to watch and the rest is history!!!
I ❤ Adam he's my 2nd favorite all time male vocalist ❤❤❤❤
👏Bravo, Adam!!!
Damn I’d love to hear you really sing. You’re really good.
This is a prime example where the public voted for the wrong individual, Adam definitely should have won but as many others he has a great successful career, in my opinion, the only 2 idols that won and have been successful is Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood
You should check out him singing Do You Know the Muffin Man to the tune of Believe by Cher on Jimmy Fallon. Sooo funny but he nailed it.
Adam came second. The winner was Kris Allen. And they were very kind and supportive of one another so I don’t want to be disrespectful to Kris who is an excellent singer (I love his cover of aint no sunshine) and was an incredible supportive ally at a time when it wasn’t as easy as it is today, but let’s just say Kris and the rest of the audience was shocked when Adam didn’t win that night. I think Adam has a very unique talent and I believe he deserved to win. (Kris really does seem like a great guy and he is extremely talented. I do feel bad everyone is mean to him just because he won and Adam didn’t)
Adam lost because he was gay, and in 2009 American Idol voters could not let a gay singer win. Add to that Gokey's voters swung to the other straight singer with the cute little wife, and the AT&T voting mass voting contiversies on Finals night, And Kris won. Best thing that ever happened to Adam.
Right before the American Idol finale the tabloids outed him. Crazy part is he’d been out for years, it just was not the right time. Now no one would care. And btw, it takes balls to take on Sam Cooke… And yes that’s Paula Abdul. Gotta check out her video Cold Hearted Snake. She had it going on!! She was the choreographer for the stars. Ever seen Janet? Paula was her choreographer.
the guitarist was sublime on this, just sayin'...Adam was phenomenal
You need to check out Adam with queen, and definitely more ADAM ❤
Nope came in second to a guy who NVR. Was seen or heard from afterwArds..he made it huge despite the second place and his sexual orientation on a -- family sow-- and was amazingly gracious towards. The guy who won..
Surprisingly, he came in 2nd. I thought for sure he would win, but the winner that season was David Cook.
No he didn’t win… But if you look back at the past seasons most of the people who didn’t win are bigger than the person who actually won their season. Apart from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia, and Jordan Sparks who won… where are the other winners at? Other people who are still relevant today like Adam Lambert, Todrick Hall, Jennifer Hudson, Kellie Pickler, Katherine McPhee, and Chris Daughtry all lost their seasons. I’m probably missing some, but my point is most of the people who didn’t win are still relevant and the ones who won have faded away and haven’t seen or heard anything from them in the mainstream…
First, there is not nearly enough attention paid to Sam Cooke by reactors. Good for you for choosing one of his signature songs. Adam Lambert managed to parlay his experience on Idol to forge an amazing career. Many who compete in these shows lose and go on to win. Jennifer Hudson, Gabriel Henrique, Angelina Jordan all come to mind. Adam made Cher cry some years later with her song "Do you believe in life after love" at the Kennedy Center Honors!!
Adam is doing just fine!!!
Just is case you need another version, this is live, from "Playing for Change" ua-cam.com/video/4zDeBIA-vQ8/v-deo.htmlsi=-EmheHfAaVDvVvyI
Amazing!!
I'm actually his cousin on my dad's side.
No, he came in second, because the public doesn't always know good music when they hear it. It was 2009.
People say over and over how Idol 'owns' the winners and it's better to not win, when 19 signs the top 5(might even be top 10) for their 1st album; it's just not true. I think winners tend to not do well, or at least not become massive stars, because people don't actually know what they want. You can see this repeated in everything- things carefully crafted to appeal to the most people, what the majority say they want, tend to flop. People say they want more of what they know they like already, but then are bored when they get it.
All that being said, Kris is doing alright. Out of curiosity I looked up his current net worth a few days ago. 3.5 million. He ain't starving.
They both earned the title, really. Kris is talented.
He did a Smokey Robinson song too
I watched American Idol, i thought his version of Smokey Robinsons "Tracks of my Tears" was the best song on the show..
Adam is so extremely talented! It was a travesty that he wasn’t crowned the winner of that season. Kris? Where is he? A great singer, but….?
There’s several contestants that didn’t win and became more popular than the winners .. ex: Adam JHud Chris Daughtry Katherine Mcvie etc .. I think because they weren’t obligated to a contract w American idol and they got the exposure for being on the show and were able to do what they wanted ..
Paula hinted that Adam will not win. The show doesnt want Adam to win. When the other dude was announced winer, he said "It should have been Adam".
Nah they rigged it so the generic straight white guy with Guitar (WGWG) would win
The only reason Adam lost was cause people didnt like it he is gay. That and cause NO REAL rocker will EVER win those so called talent shows.
No, he did not win . He came in 2nd…. Far far superior to the second male singer….an average singer at best… Critics said he should have won, but he was gay…. Not allowed 15 or so years ago
Check out Eminem’s new song Tobey.
2008 or 09 came in 2nd, my last season to watch. Made me mad.
it was in 2009 season8
He should not be singing with Queen he doesn't have the voice for queen and it's not Halloween every time he goes out on stage all earring up all tattooed up and we can't forget his contacts in his eyes he cannot sing for queen but they don't care they already made their hit songs when Freddy was alive they're doing this for fun
You sang the song with more feeling than he did. Tired of this manufactured bs. Does he have great technical talent, yes! I’m tired of this simplistic grab for ratings/talent.
NO one could've beaten Adam on AI. He is just too good. What an amazing voice! I believe once Queen entered the picture and wanted Adam, that he gladly accepted 2nd place so he would NOT be tied to Idol and could go with Queen. Truly amazing man!