Justin Guarini

At its best, you get 'Running,' which sounds like Clay Aiken 2.0. At its worst, you get 'My Hands,' which is Justin Guarini 2.0. Either way, David Archuleta utterly fails to convey the qualities that made the Utah teen an Idol favorite. ...

By Maura Johnston Justin Guarini He's still waiting for his moment like this. I don't think this show will have it either. 8-1 Sheila E. Well, I guess this means The Next Great American Band isn't coming back. 7-1 CMT brings back "Gone Country" [Hollywood Reporter]

By Maura Johnston 10:00 p.m. The David who wins is... David Cook! 10:01 p.m. David Cook is crying. Meanwhile, David Archuleta has run off to the other side of the stage. 10:03 p.m. So, how many months do you think we're going to have before Games puts out a special American Idol issue?

By Maura Johnston 8:44 p.m. This is the milkiest piece of white bread ever. Does America really want bad floral wallpaper as its Idol? Really, America? 8:52 p.m. Simon: "So it's a song about penguins." 8:58 p.m. This whole episode is making me miss Josiah Leming.