0Ambiguously Gay IdolsKris Allen's Idol win last night was also a Red State/Blue State proxy war. Exclusive polling data on why change didn't win.Updated Jul. 14, 2017 12:45PM EDT / Published May 18, 2009 1:52PM EDT Michael Becker, American Idol 2009 / Getty Images for Fox Adam Lambert Michael Becker, American Idol 2009 / Getty Images for Fox Elton John AP Photo MadonnaDave Hogan / Getty Images David Bowie Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images Robbie Williams Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images Katy Perry Kevin Winter / Getty Images Ricky MartinRhona Wise, AFP / Getty Images George MichaelLogan Fazio / Getty Images LiberaceCA, Redferns / Getty Images Joan JettMatt Sayles / AP Photo Michael JacksonPhil Walter / Getty Images FergiePrivate Curve, WireImage / Getty Images Clay AikenKevin Winter / Getty Images
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