Kris Allen on His 'American Idol' Victory

"The Insider" was backstage with Kris Allen on Wednesday night moments after he was crowned the season eight "American Idol".

Kris tells "The Insider"'s Victoria Recano what he is planning to do after the show and how it feels to be the next "American Idol".

"I am going to get some sleep tonight hopefully," Kris Say. "Just hang out with everyone else who's helped me get here. I don't think it's totally sinking in yet."

Runner-up Adam Lambert tells "The Insider" that he had a blast performing onstage with KISS and Queen, and that he is very happy for Kris.

"I feel like tonight was a celebration," Adam says. "It was anybody's game, we both knew that. I'm really happy for Kris. I think he's an incredibly talented guy, and he's a really good person. He deserves this."

"Tonight was a celebration of the whole journey," Adam says. "I think Kris is so talented and so deserving of that title. It was an honor standing next to him."

Watch the video for more backstage action and to hear Queen Latifah's Broadway advice for "The Insider"'s Samantha Harris.

Published 5/21/09 by the Insider

Comments (9)

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  • Congratulations to you Kris! There were many talented people on American Idol this season. Both you and Adam were impressive, but I am very happy that you won and I wish you the best of luck in your musical career.
    smetroke 5/21/09 Reply
  • Congrats!! to Kris Allen our New American Idol!! America Got it Right!!! Kris I voted for you for fours hours when I could get thur of course! Congrats! You are so Deserving!!
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • Congrats Kris you seem to doubt your ability at some point in the show. Don't ever do that again you are great and thank God for that ok.
    roseann 5/21/09 Reply
  • I suggest a ballot recount. This is absolutely shocking. Adam is talented charismatic and a world wide star. I would pay to see him perform anywhere. But i would surely not be so interested in KA. Sorry KRIS.
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • holy crow did they say criss has a wife. dang it!!!
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 5/21/09 Reply
  • It was an amazing show and I'm happy for Kris he is a true winner but i have to say that Adam was my favorite. But.... I'm not disapointed. Kris is great.
    Renuka 5/21/09 Reply
  • congratulations
    he has a very good voice
    im very happy to him
    moha_1990 5/21/09 Reply
  • this still has to air in India
    LittleM 5/21/09 Reply