During the American Idol finale performance show, Simon Cowell called all three rounds for David Archuleta. After David Archuleta’s final song, Simon Cowell even said, “In my opinion, David you came out here tonight to win, and what we have witnessed is a knockout.”
However, Simon Cowell must have gotten an early look at the voting results, because during the
American Idol 7 finale results show, he was singing a different tune. Before the results were announced, Simon Cowell said...
Read his rare apology:
American Idol: Simon Cowell Apologizes To David Cook | Reality TV Magazine