Total serendipity, this is the story of David Cook. It was his brother who auditioned for American Idol and instead, he ended up winning it. Yes folks, David Cook is the new American Idol!

David Cook won by 56 percent. Archie got 44%.

Video links:

:: Top 12 group song “Get Ready”

:: Cook & Archuleta duet – “Hero”

:: Mike Myers skit

:: Syesha & Seal – “Waiting for You”

:: Girls sing with Donna Summer

:: Carly Smithson & Michael Johns – “The Letter”

:: Jimmy Kimmel roasts Idol

:: Carrie Underwood Performs