Lee won American Idol. He was good but so was Crystal. I wish them both luck.

I thought they were both good too but really thought Crystal would win as she seemed to be the stronger performer, but then I got to thinking that she would probably not handle being under contract to AI as well as Lee would.  She seemed more of a free spirit, not one to be controlled and also she has the commitment of a small child and a few health problems.   No doubt she will make an album and be free to choose when and for whom she will work as she is so talented.  Lee will probably be happy to be under direction and do whatever is asked of him.  Good luck to them both. 
 
Do you think the end result might have been manipulated?  I often wonder.