I wanted Diana to win , but was almost as happy for Fantasia.
I prefer Diana's voice to Fantasia's by all means, but I liked Fantasia's personality. During the "Specials" where Ryan Seacrest would interview the Top Five or Top Three... Fantasia came across as a very likeable, very down to earth kind of gal. What was the first thing she did after being announced as the 2004 American Idol? She put Diana in a death grip/hug and then told Ryan, "I broke my shoe!" To me, that's a very real reaction. But my all time favorie Fantasia quote was when Ryan asked her what new luxury she discovered while being on AI. Her answer, "FOOD!" Now that's my kind of woman!!!!
Now, I'm off to shave my beard because I lost my American Idol bet with my boss.
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