Back from slef-imposed exile Lamest excuse ever for not being online.→[More:]I've been following this season's American Idol, but in the UK it's shown on Friday, with the performance show followed by the results show, and with all the vote-vote-vote crap edited out.

So on Thursday morning I put myself into web exile and haven't looked at a single website that might have the result on it.

The show's just finished and I am ecstatic that Taylor won - although I initially rooted for Bucky (because he was cute - I knew he had no chance of winning) and then transferred my allegiance to Elliott. I was gutted that Elliott was voted off last week, what a great voice that kid has got. He was also brave enough to sing (wonderfully) the most technically challenging song anyone's ever attempted on that show ("Moody's Mood For Love").

Best moment of the results show? When that geeky kid who wanted to be Clay Aitken was singing and Clay Aitken came out behind him. The kid almost had a heart attack, but then sang his little heart out alongside his hero.

Anyway, I know it's not cool to like Idol, but I make no apologies.