A fan of the new American Idol Lee DeWyze here

Together with some of my officemates, I jumped off the floor when host Ryan Seacrest announced Lee DeWyze as the new American Idol.
was previously rooting for Siobhan Magnus. During that time, Lee was only my number three with Crystal Bowersox as number two. As the show went close to the finals, I came to love Lee more than I've loved Crystal and Siobhan.
Seeing Lee's reaction when his name was called during the show's final night just a few minutes ago (Wednesday US Time, around 10am Manila Time) is more than enough for a Filipino fan in me.
"Lee DeWyze, a paint store clerk who overcame his shyness and prevailed over soulfulCrystal Bowersox in the singing contest's ninth season," Associated Press reported a few moment ago.
Here's the rest of the report:
"Host Ryan Seacrest said on Wednesday's finale that the 24-year-old DeWyze of Mount Prospect, Ill., edged Bowersox, also 24, of Toledo, Ohio, in viewer votes cast after Tuesday's performance show.
Although Bowersox drew higher marks from the judges for her performance this week, the panel had reaffirmed its respect for DeWyze's talent and his character — and the audience agreed. He'll release a single, "Beautiful Day."
Wednesday's finale also marked the departure of judge Simon Cowell, walking down memory lane through film clips, a parody song by Dane Clark and the return of ex-judge Paula Abdul."
It was such a great time watching this year's American Idol's finale here in the office (in between work), together with a few cool colleagues B DeVera (Parang DeWyze lang oh), Maan Ronquillo, Nika Evangelista, Ericka Abad, Gaye Marcelo & Jerick among others.

Thanks to my twin sister Erika for the Pop Corn, and of course to John Lloyd Cruz (and his ad agency) for the fun Greenwich commercial!
I'll surely write a follow up blog entry at home later since I can hear my conscience (ala-safeguard commercial) shouting at me to go back to work while this naughty fan in me still wants to write fanatic views in here.