American Idol Winner Shocking Results! Is The Arthur Gunn Fan OUTRAGE Justified?

[@PranishFlo]

Arthur Gunn didn't won the title but won everyone's heart.

[@peacheswilliams3308]

So did Sam... she has won my heart and millions more❤

[@eloisapantazis6232]

Prajwal Rai STOP! Just Sam wasn’t my bet either but oh well. Congrats, Just Sam!!

[@pinoysongbird]

excluding Just Sam's voters. This means, not everyone ✌️

[@rishabgurung8062]

@@prajwalrai1251 you pussy.. respect.. testai ho bhane tah nepali bhayera America mah basnu jhat ho

[@tetavivian4433]

Yep he can take your hearts to the bank and cash them!🤪 Y'all need to get over the fact that JustSam won!

[@shibangagyawali9043]

Arthur Gunn will be huge superstar across the globe , He is the Bridge between South Asian and North American music industry for sure .

[@andrevillegas3458]

He got robbed man that really pisses

[@elladunson6227]

3

[@shikhardahal1568]

Most underrated comment ever

[@riteshbasnet7828]

thik vhanis.

[@robinsmith8846]

@@andrevillegas3458 No man, the universe protected him! He can make his own deals and do more in the first year... he is in a better position and I believe he will be a big star.

[@laxmansubedi9138]

Congratulations Sam for won the American Idol and big Congratulations to Arthur to being Global Idol

[@roshansbd]

Do I know you? 😅😆

[@altonyaspeed4354]

Yes she deserved it

[@SweetbottoM75]

Kudos to Sam. . . She needs it more than anybody else

[@reeteshtimilsina5249]

you are right,,,, arthur is Global Idol !!!

[@monibstar]

I agree 🙏😊

[@serenestories7840]

Arthur is truly blessed. His music is a blessing to all the music lovers. I was disappointed at 1st but then when i think about it now I believe Arthur shall continue to bestow his music on us. It really doesn't matter that he didn't win. His journey I believe was the most victorious one. Despite of being a loyal Arthur fan I still am happy for just sam. Her hard work finally did pay off well. P.S I am gonna miss Arthur's weekly performances 😔

[@gladysdelosreyes9057]

loved JUST SAM... CONGRATULATIONS 🎉👏🎉

[@gladysdelosreyes9057]

congratulations SAM🎉🎉🎉

[@nephopffgaming5991]

I agree with you 🇳🇵🥰

[@soniataylor5381]

Jealous jealous jealous jealous

[@soniataylor5381]

Big up just Sam big up

[@Binuja177]

Just Sam is good but Arthur Gunn is the Best.. He didn’t win the American Idol but he won everyone’s hearts all around the globe 🌍. Best wishes for Arthur Gunn. You make everyone proud.❤️❤️

[@MrMyturtle09]

First congratulations to Just Sam. I must same I’m a bit shocked. I have to say Arthur definitely had my vote and am sure they will both go far.

[@puvscover]

My big congratulations to Just Sam who Grabbed The title of 2020 American Idol. My big congratulations to my hero Author Gunn ( Dibesh Pokhrel). I know you will go far with your tremendous talent..

[@treaniarichardson6075]

Yeah Sam . And Author will go far as well

[@sebastianvelasco5457]

Totally agree. He’s gonna be Dibesh artist from here on out. Arthur Gunn is the One Direction of this decade.

[@nathanielthangkhiew5722]

Arthur Gunn the winner since the Audition

[@bnongrum8483]

Deep in our hearts we all know that he's the best and we can't deny that. Arthur Gunn is the winner of American Idol 2020 🏆🎉🧨🥇🥇🎉🎉🏆

[@pawanchhetri7215]

Yeah❤

[@lunno8421]

Sometimes, talent is not enough. The votes are emotional. SAM moved a lot of people.

[@sebastianvelasco5457]

Arthur Gunn maybe have lost, but he’s gonna be the one who wins a lot of fame globally. This is just the beginning for him, and he’s ready to run the world with his uniquely incredible talent.

[@Emogirl2408]

Linda Nwabunike yeah to the bathroom

[@dennisjamieson3328]

Not being the winner doesn’t tie him down to a 4 year contract of doing what the idol wants. Arthur Gunn can move forward and do what he wants. I think Americans don’t treat Black people very well in most cases. Arthur Gunn and Alejandro were robbed.

[@trenesiabailey2657]

They surprise bc a black person won

[@lawrencebass769]

Duh?? !!?? Wake up and stop complaining; a black person won American Idol 2020. A black person also became President of the country.

[@darrencamp7300]

Like Adam Lambert didn't win his season. But is a super star now

[@almac4263]

Why were they robbed? America voted 🗳,n they voted Just Sam. So where’s the rubbery there? She worked for it n she got it. Arthur is a great musician as well,but one person had to win. She won it so get over it. Congrats Sam,congrats Arthur. Congrats American Idol...

[@qeproductions1]

@@trenesiabailey2657 Uh...Ruben Stoddard, Candace Glover, Fantasia???

[@ujwalpaudel1637]

arthur gonna grab grammy someday mark my words

[@surajghamal8835]

Bahut Tez dai...

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

Not gonna happen.

[@sarveshrane8739]

@@johnsuttoniiijs why ?

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

@@sarveshrane8739 because in 6 months you won't even know where he is at. He does not have the consistency or recording voice to be a global star. He's a cover singer and yes there is a lane for that, thank you internet. I will be the absolute first to say I was wrong but I wouldn't go taking out a second mortgage on that info.

[@AlfredxJames]

@JC3 you look like you’re tone deaf.

[@beachbob25]

I loved both Arthur Gunn and Just Sam. I would have been happy with either one of them! But Arthur Gunn was fantastic!

[@manypretty6588]

That's good

[@sumitrajbanshi6072]

Auther gunn congrats man to win millions of lovely heart around there.

[@carolynstoll4625]

Congratulations and best wishes to Arthur, he was my choice. He's very tallented and I'm certain great things are in store for him.

[@bheshrajpokhrel9470]

Totally agreed !

[@jenniferblanton495]

My favorite from the beginning was Arthur Gunn. I really like Just Sam also. My favorite usually doesn’t win, so I wasn’t that disappointed. Last year my favorite was Alejandro. I realize that the winner isn’t always actually “the winner.” Some of my past favorites have been Adam Lambert, Alejandro, etc. and they have done amazing. Arthur Gunn will be the Global Idol for sure.

[@minkreaction8609]

same!!! i totally agree with you!

[@bheshrajpokhrel9470]

You are very right !

[@aprilshabazz7267]

I predicted Arthur but I'm not mad that Just Sam won. They both deserved it. They both have bright futures ahead. People shouldn't make Just Sam feel bad for beating Arthur. She won.

[@aviastewart6734]

You jealous... That's all....

[@Vishalsingh-mi6uf]

Love Arthur gunn 😍😍😘😘

[@Vishalsingh-mi6uf]

@@aviastewart6734 bro why we jealous Arthur gunn won public heart 😍😍😘😘

[@betsy5889]

They both won. Arthur will definitely be able to leverage this American idol experience into a successful career. Just Sam kinda needed the win more however , she is also under the same pressure to leverage this American Idol Experience into a successful music career. Her rendition of Rise Up is in the top 20 iTunes. She has to write more and continue singing 🎤

[@weidles]

HI ARTHUR, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED FOR YOU, YOU HAVE MORE FREEDOM NOW TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, ALL GOOD THINGS ARE IN YOUR POWER NOW. WISHING YOU THE VERY BEST, BE CAREFULL WITH THE SHARKS, THEY ARE ALL OVER. GOD BLESS.

[@karishmashrestha3351]

Arthur is the winner for us and congratulations to both of them 🎊🎉👏

[@chrisdantis]

Arthur Gunn should have been the winner, hands down! He's been the front runner from the start. Sam is a good singer and has a sad story, but talent wise, Arthur is far more talented as an artist, as a singer, he's original, he is passionate, I tear up everytime he sings. He's the real winner for me. He's gonna go places for sure.

[@GenaTenney2]

Arthur will have a fantastic career. There were four men splitting the men’s vote, and only one woman who didn’t have to split the gender voters.

[@brendaleearauz4811]

Arthur sings the same tune, no diversity in his levels of singing, sorry✌

[@yvonne8394]

America voted not the judges. Both will be successful.

[@maryguillen5559]

@@brendaleearauz4811 exactly he sounds like a goat trying to sing. Lol. Every song he sang sounded the same

[@alziajones8749]

It doesn't matter who won everyone is a winner I loved Arthur Gunn to but you have to think American voted and Arthur can sangggggg!!!!

[@1goldbaby]

He is NOT the definition of the word sang.STOP throwing it around LOOSELY!!!! Ugh.....

[@alejandrohernandez9178]

You mean NYC voted

[@sweetner844]

1goldbaby I kinda cringed everytime he preformed it sounded like he was trying to strain his voice

[@dibaschettri8304]

Shook Kook then dont listen, nobody force you

[@1goldbaby]

@@sweetner844 so GLAAAD someone was hearing what my ears were hearing!!!! Who TOLD him he could sing? His voice i just can't call it ,but in my ears it is NOT good. Its like he is trying to imitate a famous white singer!!!

[@katherinebilman7479]

Ok everyone these two young people are BOTH talented and they will both do very well . Just Sam pulled on our hearts and Arthur seems like just a great guy along with a great talent 👌 So they both are winner's ?? Good for both of them?

[@robinsmith8846]

They did seem to favor her and she had close connections with Judges Katie and Lionel R. But hey, that is part of the show! I think Arthur is over the moon and I can't wait to see what he does next.. he was my favorite from the start.

[@TheLyricistMusic]

Thank you for supporting and loving just sam.

[@junar88]

I was expecting to win either Francisco or Arthur because this 2 are the best among the rest.. But i forgot these 2 are asian and this is "Amerian Idol" they not let us asian to win 🤪

[@m1ckyful]

I remember Jessica Sanchez

[@iriesatte3889]

True😇

[@blackdown8360]

Francisco never ever was able to win Arthur gunn was able to win but we shocked how did Sam win🤔🤔?

[@mauraliegibel54]

Laine Hardy is part Korean and he won last year so I don’t think that’s true about Asians.

[@dibaschettri8304]

Maura Liegibel laine hardy is lucky he participated in 2 american idol. Laine hardy only look like korean in get up,hairstyle but he looks white.

[@rocksev21]

This year American idol Seems like it was battle of the stories .

[@patrickmuyonjo5277]

Lionel Riche's sizzling musical career has spun a period over 6 decades. This legendary and iconic musical maestro has been around the block and has seen a thing or two.Reacting to one of the American Idol performances, Lionel compared Arthur Gunn to another once-in-a-generation gargantuan superstar, Bob Marley. In fact, Arthur Gunn's second rendition of "Have you Seen the Rain" drew a tear or two from the veteran and battle-hardened Lionel Riche. No small feat. How he did not win American Idol 18 is impossible to comprehend. With all due respect to eventual winner Just Sam and the rest of the Idol contestants ,whose musical talents were unquestionably superb, Arthur's was and still is a cut above the rest. He was and is in his own stratosphere. That is not even debatable. I hope his astronomical once-in-a liftime talent will outlive and transcend his undeserved Idol disappointment.

[@lynnzeno771]

Well said and agree!!!!!!!!!

[@loluvent5957]

👊👊

[@eltkovau]

I second that 👍👍👍

[@control-wi9xr]

I disagree

[@robinsmith8846]

Well said... he is so very special... with hints of Dylan and Marley, but ALL Arthur Gunn too. Just a lovely person and voice for the ages. /just watch, no year contract is BETTER. Go Gunn!

[@tonyalvarrz1820]

I still love Francisco Martin hopefully he will be one of the best singer today🙏💯

[@robinsmith8846]

This was a great bunch of singers this year ... I thought Arthur was STANDOUT, but lots of others were very good... I really do not think Just Sam would have won without the hard hit on her sad start, and judges taking her under their wing. It is opinion, and I think she was 4th or 5th best at most... with Gunn , Francisco and others ahead of her. Oh well the votes have spoken. Interesting to see what they both do with their voices and fame next!

[@ajthegoat75]

The choice was made by the audience not the judges. I Love Arthur Gunn he has the talent to go FAR. I Love Just Sam also she has the talent to go FAR also. I’m happy for both of them they are BOTH SO BLESSED.

[@julieannaayeee1936]

CHI CHI this is not true the audience doesn’t pick anything they know ahead of time who is gonna win it is based on if you have a story that is interesting to make you cry that will make people watch it because without something interesting nobody will watch it that it is why it is a reality tv show they know ahead of who is gonna win it is the same with americans got talent the whole thing is rigged

[@ajthegoat75]

Jollyyy Tomato Thanks

[@cecilealleyne7836]

Just Sam's win was ordained by God. She will go far in her career.

[@cute12031]

If the judges will choose arthur should not be the runner up, and if the judges gonna choose it should be Johnny west or francisco thats the real thing.

[@xanderbekkett4988]

@@julieannaayeee1936 - You Say: "the whole thing is rigged" HOW??? You are a know nothing twerp trying to look important. You are full of shit and a total waste of time. Nobody CARES what what that tiny mind of yours thinks, so just Go Away. Your Mother would be SO ashamed of you.

[@jillipepper5353]

If people wanted him to win they should have voted for him but they voted for Sam so no one can complain really. It’s a hard time for whoever wins right now anyway, Sam is stuck in a hotel alone far from home.

[@justinramos9101]

Denise Eugene Nope, the weather coast didn’t get a chance to vote. The results definitely would’ve been different

[@Kicksno1fan]

Justin Ramos so their internet connection wasnt working or they literally didnt allow anyone who lived there to vote?? im so confused, i thought you just vote by going online

[@CC-en7kq]

American voted, everybody has thier own winner who they want, that's how it goes, but there is only one winner, I'm so glad she won!!!

[@dodgers4life878]

C C I personally think it was rigged because this was all previously recorded so the voting didn’t even matter

[@grdistinct4938]

Me to because arthur gun can have for freedom

[@goodvibes7104]

So happy Arthur placed 2nd which means in reality he won!! Congrats Arthur! Arthur and Alejandro from last season were both blessed finishing as the runner up. The runner up is the real prize in American Idol!!!

[@robinsmith8846]

Let's hope. Go Gunn!

[@josephinewayoe5246]

Congratulations Just Sam🥺🎉❤

[@syzygy21055]

If Arthur's the unique, original talent his fans say he is, they have nothing to worry about.

[@johnnydrumbone]

Just Sam's voice is timeless, she deserves it!

[@Clarckysc05]

Yes she was

[@zacksims4532]

Lol not true. She literally sounds like so many other people. Her rise up version was good but like there’s no difference between that and most of other usual singers. She just cried a lot. Why? Bc actress is in her bio. Literally. She wants to be an actress

[@geraldasiedu]

Zack Sims stop being a hater. That’s her emotions.

[@joudelylovedivra8592]

Period

[@robinsmith8846]

@@zacksims4532 I agree with you Zack, but in this isn't this opinion, and judges favorite? They really hit her story hard... I mean putting $$ into her box on the show? My opinion, she was lucky the life story carried her above Arthur Gunn. And again, he may actually be better off for that!

[@gfitness6401]

I thought it's gonna be Arthur or Francisco

[@ishanthapa3755]

We got his back wonder listing to him we feel good voting is only the system goes on ..

[@dhlz26]

me too..but eventhough arthur or francisco didnt win,for sure they will be famous coz theyre both amazing

[@FunFacts5005]

They're both asians no asian won in americas got talent only black and white americans

[@kuramaalieno742]

American idol is for American blood only. Period .

[@K20TT]

Kurama Alieno American blood? Don’t forget who helped built this country. Afterall, Francisco Martin was born and raised in San Francisco. However, the word “American,” generally means a resident or citizen of the US, or but also used for someone whose ethnic identity is simply "American (euro-American).”

[@dorothyjanediaz3642]

Just Sam has been such a sweetheart since the beginning and she won my heart with her life story.. How through it all she kept her head held high got on them trains and sang her little heart out to help her grandmother out... I Also loved Arthur Gunn because his voice was so unique and I loved his music choices. Also because he is from where my family doctor is from and we love our family doctor. I also liked Dillon and his story also touched my heart because I have all son's. It broke my heart thinking about what his mother had to go through before he came back to her.. There is Nothing Like the love of your Mom and Dad... This year was really hard because they were all so good..✝️💜✝️

[@Hanah_Joanna123]

I felt exactly the same thing like you and what all you have said is true totally agree👍

[@donmountford797]

I think she won because she is likeable, has a great story and seemed sweet but she really isn't the most talented performer.

[@Hanah_Joanna123]

@@donmountford797 you are right so here, actually people should judge with the talent not with the life Story behind. To be honest I was shocked when Sam won coz I expecting Arthur Gunn. Arthur Gunn voice is very unique and he's the winner for me no matter what 😊😇🙃

[@dcreighton12]

Arthur Gunn will no doubt be the biggest global artist 100% 👍👍👍 Arthur ain’t tied down to a contract he’s gonna blow up and I can’t wait to own his first album.. AWESOME JOB ARTHUR GUNN

[@lashondawilson7104]

Yayyyyyyy Congratulations Just Sam🤩🤩 Arthur is going to get a deal anyways!!

[@lems8989]

Congratulation Arthur Gunn to win the millions heart's We love you so much 💓💓

[@gorkhaliboy3945]

Arthur is winner for me ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@sebastianvelasco5457]

Same. Arthur is still the winner no matter what. This is just beginning for him.

[@trenesiabailey2657]

Bc hes white

[@jswelch1999]

Trenesia Bailey hate to break it to you, but Arthur’s South Asian...not white?

[@vivekrai95]

@@trenesiabailey2657 lmao if anybody opposes black does it necessarily has to be white??He looks 0%white...a south asian guy

[@dude7878]

I supported another contestant and then when I found out that Just Sam won I was like “Oh really? I’m not so mad at all ☺️”. She deserves it as much as the other contestants ❤️

[@mukuroikusaba7998]

She wasn’t my preferred winner, but only because I wasn’t worried about her. Everyone loves her, she was guaranteed a record contract even if she hadn’t won. Arthur’s gonna do great, too.

[@charvinmolacoofficial8948]

It's American Idol after all so the Winner should be American. Same like the time of Jessica Sanchez. She should be a winner that time but she's Filipino. So Francisco Martin and Arthur Gunn should be ready fkr the result but after AI the Sky is the Limit for their careers.

[@anderecontent]

Arthur is unique and different from the rest and he is a good humble guy that is very rare

[@robinsmith8846]

He must have been some disappointed, but in the long run he will be happier to win runner up. Jennifer Hudson was -- 7th? Look at her go!

[@sajanipudasaini5121]

Authur gunn deserve more.it we see his journey and achievements the man himself z an idol for us..u made country proud..🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵 we love u dibesh from Nepal...🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 its the beginining for you....go conquer the world...❤❤

[@connielockridge8146]

Congratulations Sam the winner!!! You are a Winner!!!

[@robinsmith8846]

Other winners will take notes, come with a good voice and a very sad story!

[@ethereal779]

Just Sam's story was really amazing and emotionally heart touching. She deserved to win.

[@danrajaratnam5444]

But it’s not American Sob Story

[@humanity867]

@@NoName-fi6oq Hmmm WORD👍. That's my thought as well. She too carry her situation for head anytime she sings on Idol. This shows she is looking for pity.

[@abdulhafiz8097]

Arthur claim the title in Nepal Idol

[@owensunuwar697]

That right there is the problem! It's a Contest to see who has the best sob story

[@utkarshshrestha472]

American story idol

[@williemoore6916]

I was rooting for Just Sam!!!! 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 she been killing since the start! And I think her killing that Selena song done it! I’m excited!

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Willie Moore I totally agree. Sam was the winner from her very first audition. Love her vocal tone.

[@williemoore6916]

Theonly Contessa for sure!

[@grdistinct4938]

I was rooting for both of them they re both good

[@bettemedina9095]

It's not fair that only the East gets to vote. We should have been able to vote too. Arthur should have won!!

[@charliemorgan1366]

PLEASE READ: Okay something is up. I can’t be the only person who noticed this right? First, Ryan Seacrest looked/seemed so out of it and his eye was like twitching. Second, Arthur’s reaction then his family going crazy with confetti and champagne. Third, Just Sams confusing reaction like “Wait What? I won?” Lastly, the judges reactions, especially Luke’s, he looked very confused. Also talent clearly Arthur is light years more popular and talented (sry Just Sam fans). I think a Steve Harvey situation just unfolded. I think Ryan read the wrong name. That’s my opinion, Did anyone else notice that shit? Edit: lmao now they post this video and no follow up videos on Just Sam “the winner”?

[@srk4460]

I thought the same thing!!!!!!!!

[@srk4460]

I thought the same exact thing!!!!!

[@carlaberry7233]

Ryan seemed very flustered for sure.

[@lacecamp1868]

I was not really rooting for Arthur, but I thought his originality would make him the winners. I love Just Sam and I'm happy for her, she too has an interesting voice and personality. I'm just happy for her.

[@sebastianvelasco5457]

I’m so happy for just Sam, but I still think Arthur even though he lost the competition, he’ll get fame outside the show regardless. Look at one direction, they lost the X factor but won a lot of awards and gotten fame around the world. The fact that Arthur has international fame, he’s gonna be okay.

[@Hinstea]

one direction 🖒

[@sebastianvelasco5457]

Hinstea I’m giving an example of someone who didn’t win a talent show a decade ago but was still very famous. Arthur Gunn will be the same artist who’ll be famous in the coming years.

[@Hinstea]

@@sebastianvelasco5457 okay then. I only liked Kelly Clarkson from AI till date to be the actual winne 😂😂

[@nareshrai8176]

Congratulation sam.. you are sweet! And my hero arthur, you did it this far.. you will do it more! 👏 you gonna rock it again and again!

[@GerbsCE]

Very proud of Francisco Martin. I hope he release his original songs like Jonny West. They are the two with the most interesting originals.

[@lizziehinrichs1086]

Stop hating on Sam. She won fair and square and she was and is the perfect american idol.

[@sabishiyami8088]

we dont hate sam.we are just disapointed on us.

[@reneeossman1234]

FYI...Maddie Poppe did have an album which I in fact love. I think she should of been in this video btw and was very disappointed about that.

[@morgs-bt2nx]

I love Maddie’s album! I heard her songs on the radio all the time last year and I saw her in concert when she opened for Ingrid Michaelson

[@pibbmcknight2534]

She told her grandmother she was coming back a winner of American idol.

[@nvzmedenilla8976]

Amen! 🙏🏼 I love her she is blessed

[@bellestarr4040]

@@nvzmedenilla8976 it's about time a black won . Because la'porsha Renae was cheated out of her winning

[@sshrrestthhha7266]

Kandy Bogus what a stupid comment lmao

[@tekkenandrew3126]

she came back right after hollywood week and stayed back though?

[@pibbmcknight2534]

@@bellestarr4040 ,my thoughts exactly

[@rawplanetoliviamoore8433]

She is very respectful and humble

[@hasainhussain7171]

I voted for her I’m not shocked at all

[@padregil]

At the beginning I knew it’s gonna be Just Sam. I just love her authenticity.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

I was "gunning" for Arthur, too, but I always said that if he didn't win I would be happy for Just Sam to win. Her voice has depth and texture. A deserving win.

[@Samar-bw1cl]

Arthur will sell more records.... No one is going to remember just sam... C is a grt singer definitely.... But arthur gunn won in everyones heart n soul....

[@jrbland18]

Sometimes it is good you don't Win. Cause they can all have contracts and sign with a big label.

[@tampilhb]

The result is not shocking at all, any of them in the top 5 can win. Sam is a worthy winner, inspirational, and a versatile singer!

[@squeakyc3822]

America voted and the winner was fairly chosen.

[@paigemccoy8526]

I’m thrilled for Just Sam. She was my favorite the whole time. She was stuck in LA alone. No family or friends for a support system. And she still did great.

[@katherinebilman7479]

I agree she is certainly a true New Yorker with true grit . To be alone on such a journey and come out the winner is a true New Yorker. I wish her the best life has to offer. Hi Grandma 👋

[@cliffnnfishin2445]

All of the extra opportunities she had in la such as coaching

[@paigemccoy8526]

Goaty 77 I’m sure she didn’t get anymore coaching than anyone else could get.

[@sallylarsen1322]

I thought the same thing about Sam. Where everyone else had family and support, she had none. But that's not a reason she won, just a plus in her character.

[@TCubillas]

Those that didn’t win their respective TV competition but went on to do better than the champ: Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, Haley Reinhart, Adam Lambert & Gabby Barrett (American Idol), One Direction & Cher Lloyd (XFactor), Miranda Lambert (Nashville Star), Maren Morris (The Voice), LeAnn Rimes, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears & Christina Aguilera (Star Search). I think Arthur is in good company as a non-champ who will be extremely successful in his long, music career! 🔥😎💯

[@GrandmaofJKAM]

Sam was my favorite. I love her and her voice is amazing! Arthur is talented but not the kind of music that I listen to. Sam is more mainstream.

[@SweetbottoM75]

Yeah whoever is runner up are the one get successful and famous

[@betsyrodriguez1970]

Look guys YOU MUST ACCEPT Aurther CAN'T HOLD A NOTE!! Did YOU notice the Champagne celebration that started before the real winner sank in on them? What made them think he was the winner? Damn this young woman is a soldier give her her much deserved stars!

[@SweetbottoM75]

@@betsyrodriguez1970 yes they both can. I was rooting for both of them. Arthur has it's own style and fresher compare to Sam as amateur

[@betsyrodriguez1970]

Let us NOT FORGET that this format is for those who are NOT professionals in order to give them an opportunity to showcast their talents and become one. Regardless, I am Not a hater so MUCH LUCK TO BOTH. WAY TO GO SAMANTHA! LOVE FROM Spanish Harlem (El Barrio)!!

[@christiannelouis1902]

Yeah whoever is the runner up will have the exact comments... In meantime let us celebrate the famous one JUST SAM... Congrats both... All competition you have a winner and a runner up, we need just to appreciate both talents and happy for being on the top 2...

[@buttaflygirl05]

Just Sam is like the 2020 version of Fantasia...

[@robinsmith8846]

Exactly... only just Sam can sing... I can't even hear that fantasia screeching!

[@wendellmoten3667]

I wasn't shock that she won bc she came to get the win, so humble, she deserved it!!

[@srk4460]

I’m waiting!!!!🙏🏽❤️I’m telling you I could listen to Arthur on repeat, I have never voted, this was the first time. He is truly unreal!🙌🏽

[@yeti9127]

It is the voting system with only the east coast voting while mountain and west coast were shut out for an hour may have been the culprit. That said, Sam did a great job, and Arthur’s will be a global phenomenon.

[@peterfetiza7686]

America got it wrong to the nth power. It should be Francisco Martin as American Idol with Arthur Gunn as runner up. Katy, Leonel and Luke especially knew it well. Congrats Francisco! We'll buy your songs and concert tickets!

[@kaleymgr1796]

Arthur gunn won peoples heart around the world.

[@rickpallas2001]

Congrats Just Sam. You deserve it. I do not understand the Arthur Gunn fan outrage? Arthur Gunn got less votes. If his fans had voted more times, or if he had more fans, and he would have gotten more votes, he would have won. It should come as no surprise that this is what success in the music industry ultimately depends upon; fans buying records. That being said, in my opinion he will have a terrific career, probably better than if he had won and had been 'confined' to an "idol arranged" marriage with a record company. Look at ScaryPoolParty as an example, he was able to do it his way, and this is exactly what Arthur needs to do, he is way too creative to be confined. Good luck to ALL of the people who even got a chance to audition.

[@patfal1514]

I think Arthur will be better off not being constrained by AI contract. He is too original to be happy being told what to do with his music.HOWEVER voting was unfair.Since west coast was limited and Sam had support from NY (come on! numbers !) that alone screwed up the vote. Sam may have needed win more and it won't kill Arthurs career

[@PriyaBhandariOfficial]

people voted for Life stories rather than voice.

[@control-wi9xr]

Are you saying just same doesn’t have great voice

[@casimoneydebelleboy3427]

just sam is a blessing to American idol

[@yasirduncan3910]

Poor boy 😥😥😥

[@PriyaBhandariOfficial]

@@control-wi9xr No I am not. No Doubt Just sam does have a great voice but besides that Arthur has a unique identity, self-creative Voice, and huge Fan all over the world. More Importantly, You can see all the performance of Arthur Gunn IN American Idol that has crossed Millions' view. I do respect Just sam Voice but My Personal opinion will say Arthur Gunn has a great voice than Just sam.

[@dylanreed9792]

Bruh ppl need to stop acting like Sam didn’t deserve it as much as Arthur if anything she deserved it more

[@lizramos7832]

I was rooting for either one of them ,so happy for both .

[@rythamtamu3480]

we all have seen Arthur gunn growth since his auditions,from reggae ,classic to rock songs and even he did well to bob marley songs which is hard justify such legendary song.may arthur didnt win but he won each n everyone heart worldwide 🌎.I cant wait for his coming music records cd,dvd,for sure i am buying his records because for me he is a winner.lots of love from 🇲🇴 Macau

[@yangzisherpa2943]

Sam took 1st place but Arthur ❤️our hearts, he won this title since he auditioned no doubt

[@yasirduncan3910]

No girl...Sam took our hearts and she won!

[@sanban.k.j.11.01]

Arthur already won the title "World's idol"🔥🔥

[@tevinbrown8374]

Go Sam. I was behind you from day one

[@willynarcadio6399]

OMG!!>give it to Just Sam she is very good, yes arthur is also very talented but Just Sam is with the heart 💓

[@jerryreid3108]

Arthur requested to give the 1st place prize to Just Sam. He didn't want to be locked into a idol 4 year contract-

[@andimakan7779]

4 years???!!!! I wouldnt want to be tied that long wow!

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

And you know this how?

[@LK-lz6lk]

Really?!?! Do tell...🙏

[@franshaw8242]

How do you know that??

[@robinsmith8846]

lol, I doubt it, but if he did he is smart... I thought the contract was 1 year... 4 is a crime.

[@ezpg3d860]

As I said last season haters always ALWAYS gonna hate.Every season the frontrunners fans are so rude.They put other contestants down to being their fav up.Arthur Gunn was amazing and original but just sam inspired so many people that anything can happen she was from the trains to winning awsome.Also congrats to Jonny fransisco and dillion as well.

[@pradeepthapa7424]

@Lightning pro: I like sam singing I m happy for her winning show....but they hav to change the AI theme: contender beside voice sud hav great sobbing stories....not one who pushing for originality, creativity,experimenting with music.....unique not ubiquitous tone that give one his own distinguish voice identity....I cud easily recognize the bob Marley,Ray LaMontagne ,john martin n so so voice hearing it only.....these emotional outburst is true love n concern for their favorite it’s not just hate that their favorite couldn’t bagged the title......

[@rickster6.0]

Of course Just Sam won. Why do think they kept her in L.A.? She was chosen a long time ago!

[@PeterParker-gt3xl]

same pattern as last year, the winner was already chosen, and they will get full support ( including the band ),the winner does have good voice but nothing unique, true American story , brought in by ( you guess ) the host, raised by matriarch ( not unusual ), coincidence? check out " Rise Up " sung by Morissette Amon.

[@rhedsaffhire9529]

YES WE FUNS ARE SOOOO F......G SHOCKED!! I dont have anything personal against Sam... however, AMERICAN IDOL Is supposed to be about singing voice, artist, gigantic voice, NOT ABOUT PERSONAL STORIES. F that!!!!!! SAM DOES NOT HAVE THIS, neither a high pitch!!!!! Francisco is much better. I would have been nervous before they announce the winner. BUT SAM? OMG!!!!! TITLE IS AWESOME, HOWEVER, you are right, ARTHUR GUNN WILL BE MOST POPULAR AMONGST ALL OF THEM, he’ll have big contracts here and there. Next is Francisco then John West. I am so AGONIZING😭 cuz ARTHUR didn’t win!!! ARTHUR GUNN was at ABC TODAY, then tomorrow 5/19/2020 he’ll sing there, 9 am - 10pm CST. WATCH IT!!!! IWE LOVE ARTHUR GUNN HE IS OUR WINNER 😍 Judges were shocked as well and NOT HAPPY!! OF ARTHUR NOT THE WINNER.

[@reddragon1848]

just Sam is really good and deserves it. Arthur Gunn has a unique voice that America needs. Since "America" is full of mixed race Arthur should've won .

[@ultragamezz]

Here is the thing people feel robbed because sam won due to her story not her talent now don't give me wrong she is talented but definitely not more talented then Arthur. But he will be remembered more then sam I hate to say it.

[@yasirduncan3910]

HATER!!!😥😥

[@ultragamezz]

@@yasirduncan3910 I'm not hating she is good but American idol is not about your story or struggle to how you got to the this point in life. It's more then just that. Your musical talent, and the ability to stand out from other artists in the world. Basically have to ask yourself what makes me different musically that will make people want to come see me. Its like this why would I want to go see someone who sounds like every other artists who is brand new to the music scene or just go listen to the other artists. Now I hope Sam can change it up or she is going to have a rough road. See Arthur had the full package from unique style, being able to change any song to something incredibly without it sounding anywhere near the original, and he has one of the best vocals out there definitely will rate him up there with Freddie mercury, and MJ. He will not have a hard road its going to be a breeze for him. See Sam won because of her story she made people connect that way. Its basically saying should I get a golden ticket and win idol because I have been struggling to take care of my baby sister who has cancer because are parents died when I was 16 and all she wants is for me to be idol winner, no if my singing isn't unique or up to par I wouldn't blam anyone if they didn't vote. But now idol has become more about the back story vs the talent they bring to the table why do you think people are starting to watch the voice more its because they actually go off voice, uniqueness, before story and looks.

[@sarasisay5006]

Congratulations sam

[@aliciadavis77]

Congratulations to all the contestants they did a great job and congratulations to the winner, Just Sam!

[@stheranglade1257]

She's Amazing and Sam really deserves it .Arthur gunn is Amazing and he's a winner too

[@ryokokirchhoff782]

Congratulations Sam but for me Arthur is winner from the beginning...Blessings to you both!!!!!

[@srimurniani7452]

no shocked at all, I knew just sam will make it happen.

[@grdistinct4938]

Bra she got the pity votes ok it could of been arthur

[@sabishiyami8088]

we were just outnumbered okey 😏

[@edmarq1962]

Shocked!. . . Every time I heard the unique voice and fresh rendition. . . . I always said. . ""Oh! it's Arthur Gunn. . . Dabest!"

[@chiks2champ]

My top three was spot on. In the end it will always end up being who votes on that day! Between Just Sam and Arthur Gunn - On the day they voted for Just Sam. Once Louis Johnny and Francisco went out I feel a majority of their fans would have probably voted for Just Sam and that turned the tide. Don't take anything away from Just Sam's performances. She has been a force to reckon with from the beginning as was Arthur. My heart was with Arthur but my head told me it would be Sam or Johnny. How sad was it for Sam to have NO ONE to celebrate with ! Athur is a WINNER as well. He has been noticed and he wont be tied down with the winners contractal responsibilities.... He will grow. .. For all of us on the Indo-Nepal region He has done us real proud!

[@melanieg3045]

Honestly they were all amazing. It is so hard to choose because they honestly should’ve all won but we all know there’s only one winner for the title. But they definitely won everybody’s hearts. I don’t know about you but I had a new favorite every week that’s how great everybody was. Congratulations to everyone they are all winners. 😍 #nothingbutloveoverhere

[@snowsawhney9637]

Congrats Sam..👍Dibesh you are my Star..you are unique and you rock...😍😍😍

[@granny7810]

You had to vote and he didn’t get the most votes. So what’s the big deal

[@joudelylovedivra8592]

Exactly that's shouldn't be a problem at all

[@GenaTenney2]

Kudos to Sam! She is going to help finishing building a hospital in Liberia her grandmother had been contributing to!! Yes-We Are The World!!

[@robinsmith8846]

Yes! Arthur will do fine without the title.... and he would want congrats to Just Sam. he is a gentle person and wouldn't want any hate here. I wanted him to win, but in the long run really think he's better off without the "bad" contract.

[@deborahciaramella7410]

It would have been more suspenseful if they just did an elimination from the 5 down to the final 2. I would have liked to know the order in which they were eliminated. Then each contestant would have gotten some recognition for coming this far and have an opportunity to thank their fans and the coaches.