man i remember hearing that ruben won by less than one percent. i think ruben had 50.3% and clay had 49.7%. this is still the closest finale margin in AI history
@danigee77
9 ай бұрын
Coming back to this wow. My sister and I were obsessed with Ruben when we were kids. My parents put this on in the basement for us and when we watched him win, we were screaming and hollerin all over the place. I mean it was like the Super Bowl of reality tv. Nothing else like it.
@caramelgirl73
Жыл бұрын
Still get chills watching this 20 years later. Love you Ruben 😊
@uniquelyjonique
15 жыл бұрын
I cried so much with this episode..I still get teary eyed...GO RUBEN!!!
@allisonjohnson6399
Жыл бұрын
I'm watching it again now and crying AGAIN! God I love these two!!
@jackking20
Ай бұрын
That and when fantasia won
@deondrej.jackson8129
5 жыл бұрын
Ruben put on for our city Birmingham!! This made us so proud. His mother was actually my tutor
@IWantToMature85
5 жыл бұрын
Deondre J. Jackson years later and it still means a lot! Bring me back to those days!
@Tonyvld
2 жыл бұрын
I remember this one as a kid. I watched it specifically for Ruben, and during his audition, I called it then and there "Ruben is gonna win American Idol." cause to me, he had the best singing voice. My grandfather, said "No, he isn't going to win." and started body shaming Ruben for being heavy, and I told him "People watching aren't going to care about that. They want to hear his voice. And he honestly doesn't look heavy." and when he won, my grandfather looked me dead in the eye and said "Not a word." he knew he goofed and I called it from day 1.
@stargazeranemiac
9 ай бұрын
this is the most bizarre, dramatic comment i’ve ever read 😂😂😂 “grandfather looked me DEAD in the eye!!!” I can’t 😂😂😂😂
@Tonyvld
9 ай бұрын
It's an old saying dude. Like, really old, just a fancy way of saying someone gave you a cold stare/death glare, yada yada. I was just sharing it from my past since it was when I was a little kid.@@stargazeranemiac
@alexanderpytko5394
9 жыл бұрын
I like seeing Ruben dressed in a fancy suit like that. It definitely reflects his image as a gospel/soulful singer.
@pytko3
16 жыл бұрын
They did say that Clay is the best runner up in the history of Idol.
@kullprit
Жыл бұрын
You can see the way Clay was looking at Ruben when they announced he won, Clay seen the card and looked over at Ruben and said it's you. He wanted to see the look on Rubens face when he heard he won.
@LeVonngaKiara
4 ай бұрын
No way 😲😲 did he really see the cards
@alexandragregory7277
4 ай бұрын
@@LeVonngaKiarayeah! This is actually why they got rid of the cards and they now put an earpiece in Ryan’s ear
@BrodieDaVinciVlogs
Жыл бұрын
They cut the part when clay looked at the card in Ryan’s hand and saw that Ruben won that’s why he was so close to his face. He wanted to see his facial expression when they announced that he won
@sM-qp5lb
3 жыл бұрын
Not Clay pretending he didn't know who the winner was before it was announced 😭 😂
@Ena48145
2 ай бұрын
I'm here after watching Ruben and Clay on The Masked Singer!!! It was one of the neatest surprises ever on that show!! Brought me to tears. It's so sweet they are still friends after all of these years. We will miss you so much Beets ♥️💜❤️💜
@riyahandrayahmusic9061
3 жыл бұрын
I still get teary eyed every time I watch this . I'm so happy Ruben won.
@CorekBleedingHollow
12 күн бұрын
I never knew Clay Aiken didn’t win. He was still an amazing singer. Still love the Bridge over trouble water and This is the Night.
@ImsweetonClay
16 жыл бұрын
This competition was so close. Ruben & Clay were almost tied--50/50. Both talented although Clay has natural charisma and performs with more finesse. Ruben studied music in college. He worked his way up in a different way. Also, Clay's voice has a broader range & a purer tone. Like them both, like Clay better. Just my opinion. Clay has my heart.
@mzKrissy08
14 жыл бұрын
RUBEN deserved it I'm so proud!!!
@chelsiirvine8970
6 жыл бұрын
no he didn't clay did
@Kam18201
4 жыл бұрын
@@chelsiirvine8970 Why? Because he is white? Shut the fuck up.
@kerchelle95
4 жыл бұрын
@@Kam18201 No, because he had the better voice....someone's always gotta pull the race card 🤦♀️
@oliviahopkins9375
Жыл бұрын
@@chelsiirvine8970lmbo but clay didn’t win… same thing with fantasia… 😂😂😂you big mad?!!
@pytko3
16 жыл бұрын
It was extremely close! Ruben won by just 134,400 votes! I'd have to say Ruben and Clay were pretty evenly matched. This was the closest competition EVER, on American Idol. Ruben and Clay were real troopers! Until now this has been the only time where the finale came down to 2 guys. But last night that changed, 2 guys are competing for the title again for the first time in 5 years. This time however, both contestants have the SAME first name, DAVID Cook and DAVID Archuleta.
@andoi01
16 жыл бұрын
whoa, i have to say that this is one of the best season ever!!! this season was based purely on talent... the closest competition ever on AI... now i think there will be another extreme showdown this season,,, the davids!! w0hoo0! im voting for david cook though...
@ClayTakeover
12 жыл бұрын
That's actually true. An American Idol producer had admitted that Clay actually WAS the winner.. just that the speed of Clay's votes completely destroyed the system. Basically Clay was getting 70% of all the votes most of the Idol season. Then the finale rolled around and he lost.. which caused fans to believe that the votes were fixed.. in reality, the Idol producers just messed up. That is the reason that Clay is the only ever runner up to also receive a record contract like the winner did.
@oliviahopkins9375
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@JoseTwitterFan
5 ай бұрын
Biggest upset in Idol history. 11-year-old me and 12-year-old sis were screaming and jumping in celebration when Reuben won.
@Totallywild624
15 жыл бұрын
Its awesome how happy Clay is for him. :D
@alexanderpytko5394
9 жыл бұрын
It was a very close race. Clay didn't lose by a long shot. The difference between Ruben and Clay was 134,000 votes out of 24,000,000. So you gotta admit, the 2 guys were evenly matched all the way down to the wire. And even though, Clay didn't win, he's still done well. He's made some good albums. You don't have to win the competition to prove you're a great singer. Not winning the competition just means you don't win the recording contract that's being offered but that doesn't mean you'll NEVER get a recording contract. American Idol contestants have been given contracts and record deals and some have turned out even better than the winners. Jennifer Hudson didn't win but she's doing better than Fantasia(the winner) and Chris Daughtry didn't win but he's doing better than Taylor Hicks(the winner). For those who were mad that Clay didn't win, you should blame it on the viewers who didn't send in enough votes or ANY votes for that matter. Remember, the winner of the contest is up to the viewers to decide and no one else. Ryan and the judges said countless times that just because the singers get great feedback, that doesn't guarantee at all that they'll be safe. What guarantees them being safe is them getting enough votes from the viewers. Plain & simple. Though, the way the show is now, I think American Idol will soon become a thing of the past. It's just not as good as it used to be....in my opinion.
@thecatatemyhomework
8 жыл бұрын
+Alexander Edward Pytko Wasn't there a controversy that Clay's fans faced busy signals and couldn't register their vote? I think so. And the next year they added more phone lines. Clay was way more popular than Ruben, so I think that probably was true.
@Devilsblight86
Жыл бұрын
@@thecatatemyhomework Everyone had busy signals back then because there was a large number of people calling. I was a Ruben supporter and even I had trouble getting my vote in.
@qone7320
6 жыл бұрын
I like how he says thank you Jesus after he won
@ParkJeonHavetheKeys
3 жыл бұрын
I remember being a kid crying when this happened!!
@kananu578
2 жыл бұрын
2021 still crying
@yardenaschrier6059
Жыл бұрын
God I miss those days !!
@TheRenard10
2 жыл бұрын
Ruben had this! I believed in him!
@midgedanny1
14 жыл бұрын
Simon had it right , the battle will come when they put their records out, well it did and Clay won that, but they are together now for a concert and it is fantastic..they are both wonderful...but I do like Clay's voice better and his personality
@brookeparker5392
11 жыл бұрын
Wow! My first year seein' this!
@tierrarogers3949
3 ай бұрын
Omg ths is so nostalgic! I'm 37 now and this just brings back such good memories. And i know this has nothing to do with it but...Sorry 2004 STILL slaps 20 years later. 😌🥰✨🙏🏾🩷🩵
@pookyclown1111
Жыл бұрын
I like Ruben, but talent wise, Clay should have won this!
@veronicagaston2779
6 жыл бұрын
America got it right talent won
@ryderzachary112
4 ай бұрын
3:16 *RYAN SEACREST: HAHAHAHAHA! HE SPEECHLESS!* 😆
@dylannrayy94
Жыл бұрын
I was in the 2nd grade sleeping early bc it was a school night and I woke up bc I heard my mom screaming at the top of her lungs and ran out to living room and see this on the tv 😂 good times
@ImsweetonClay
16 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think Clay should've won but look at Clay's reaction when Ruben's name was announced.He looks genuinely happy.He seems like a great person & they are good friends. Everybody looks so happy. May as well let Ruben have his moment.They're both winners. Season 2 of AI was great because of Ruben & Clay. Clay's my man. I don't think I've ever been affected this way by any musical artist. Clay's brilliant!!
@Animalfarm6cats
3 жыл бұрын
I agree Clay, Should have won. I don't believe our votes counted. Anyway they were both great.
@yellawood22
Жыл бұрын
@@Animalfarm6cats clay should not have won. Votes definitely counted. Ruben touched the majority of people more naturally than clay. His demeanor and his approach was infectious.
@jenna-m
15 жыл бұрын
aww that was so sweet what paula said
@abelcontrerass
12 жыл бұрын
Clay is such a nice guy!!
@captain4053
3 жыл бұрын
Back when American idol was good.
@pytko3
16 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know! How often does that happen?!
@geminirants424
9 ай бұрын
Yea clay knew he was gonna win....they pulled him to the side and said "look, we need a blk person to win this year or we will lose money 😭😂 but just act surprised...we already have a music producer waiting on you when you get home "😂 The real backstage scenes yall will never see LOL
@nwmkaleb
15 жыл бұрын
honey, it doesn't matter if you asked for it or not. I GAVE IT.
@RomanianUser
14 жыл бұрын
aww he's so cute :D:D
@SinkingTheBand
14 жыл бұрын
Ruben won because hes a big lovable teddy bear
@justrelax1539
2 жыл бұрын
Clay KNEW Reuben had won prior to the announcement because he accidentally saw Ryan with it in his hand when they were backstage
@duhgr8ate1
14 жыл бұрын
paula was so cracked out, like she didnt even go to bed the nightbefore. slurrin and shyt
@reigningnemesis1
16 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSS!I TOTALLY AGREE!daughtry rocks!
@deb310red
15 жыл бұрын
That's why Clay didn't look surprised by the results.
@faithsquier1010
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching that and my Mom being shocked when Ruben won
@mobties7526
6 ай бұрын
205 been putting on & they still sleep on the talent here
@domjonas
16 жыл бұрын
one of my friends is a clayfrican american and everyday she comes over my house and we watch this part together.,..were both huge claymates sadly idont remeber clay on the show but i remeber Ruben..but this was beautiful and wernt they wearing white suits?
@pwnsyou82
12 жыл бұрын
Where did you hear that?
@brookeparker5392
11 жыл бұрын
Wow! I think about that sometimes! Harsh!
@presidentdanieljpiedra1995
2 жыл бұрын
Clay Aiken should be the winner
@Enipautu
7 жыл бұрын
For me, American idol was Clay Aiken 😍😍
@lashoncoleman4924
4 жыл бұрын
Eni Pautu, bitch bye.
@morticiamelissa
14 жыл бұрын
ryan looked soo young hahaha
@ibanezsep2000
Жыл бұрын
Paula sounded faded 😂😂😂
@louislbl
15 жыл бұрын
Come on, Ruben sold 237,000 copies for The Return since it was released in 2006. That's pathetic for an idol. Jordin Sparks and David Cook have been way outstanding on the Billboard Charts, doing extremely well in the mainstream industry. Fantasia is doing well in theatre and has an upcoming album. Kelly Clarkson sold 255,000 copies for All I Ever Wanted in ONE WEEK. Carrie Underwood doubled that in ONE WEEK for Carnival Ride. I think Ruben would be fighting with Taylor for the bottom 2 HAHA.
@bernadettemack1036
Жыл бұрын
Love both of them but Ruben was my cute teddy bear ❤❤❤❤❤
@princess44dream
16 жыл бұрын
Ryan looks so tiny!
@brookeparker5392
11 жыл бұрын
Right!? Thought the same.
@kellybergeson3748
Жыл бұрын
My ex may or may not have lost his hearing. I was on the ohone with him when it was announced 😂
@reigningnemesis1
16 жыл бұрын
haha. P4inn...it just is? i thought about the exact same thing too. i didn't watch AI until the 4th season so before that, i knew about clay aiken but never even knew rubben existed. but oh well.
@gmhmilenio
15 жыл бұрын
I agree
@MrRayBnz
13 жыл бұрын
Ruben & Clay are equally awesome. I don't really like Taylor Hicks either. Personally ,I think either Katharine McPhee Or Chris Daughtry should have won instead.
@user-mo9vw8yi8i
6 жыл бұрын
the telephone system was broken, so Clay didnt get all the votes
@sM-qp5lb
3 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@DevyV2
10 жыл бұрын
Ryan looks so young lol
@pinkligers14
16 жыл бұрын
for me, clay should have won...but reuben is awesome too! but i gotta be honest, this years season, season 7 was the best in my opinion...it was such a close race cuz both the davids were soooo AMAZING and i couldnt choose! but im glad cook won..he deserved it...archie is awesome too i love them both!
@mrkrunk1991
16 жыл бұрын
yaaaaaaaaaay
@LJHines1991
Жыл бұрын
Nobody caught the image vs talent shade lol
@presidentdanieljpiedra1995
2 жыл бұрын
Ruben studdard American idol finale 2003
@JohnTaupin
13 жыл бұрын
Clay ACTUALLY did win. AI has been forced to change the way votes are received whereas back in this season each contestant had very few phone lines. There were so many votes coming in for Clay that is crashed and tons of his votes weren't counted. It was a technical error that lost it for Clay. Ruben was great, but he didn't come close to Clay.. but then again has any contestant, at least any male? Clay won in reality, his albums have out-sold Ruben's and he broke records with his debut.
@marjoriezamora7361
6 жыл бұрын
J Keddy I agree. Clay is by car a better singer
@aleishanorthcutt9251
4 жыл бұрын
I am curious to know what happened to him
@sheffrudytke1086
3 жыл бұрын
Did okay. He actually gained some weight and went on biggest loser
@ryderzachary112
4 ай бұрын
1:10 *PAULA ABDUL: Alright?* 😁
@aleishanorthcutt9251
4 жыл бұрын
Wahoo
@wade1593
3 жыл бұрын
he was first man & black man to win
@amandaNO457
16 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!! Paula makes sense for once... oh wait nevermind she doesnt.. she needs to layoff the bottle
@sprtone101
13 жыл бұрын
@iKain411 Carrie Underwood?!?!? LOL Kelly Clarkson!?!?! HAHAH no I dont notice
@TheUnfriendlyGhost1
8 жыл бұрын
Clay knew Ruben won because he looked at the card backstage before the show
@rhikdavis
5 жыл бұрын
No, he saw the card in Ryan's hand.
@mateuszkuchnecki
2 жыл бұрын
That's right!
@p4inn267
16 жыл бұрын
Wow so Clay didin win???I tho he was the winner.But if he didint win how the hell he is so famous at the moment and how the heck i dont have any idea about the other guy??? Can some1 explain please? If Clay didint win how come he is so famous and such atm? I just dont get it. Thanks.
@wlst
15 жыл бұрын
is it only me or does ryan seacrest looks slightly like chace crawford here?
@BJ-ib2ub
5 жыл бұрын
This was when they picked the right winner. Clay can sing his ass off tho but Ruben deserved that. Sidenote: im still mad asf that Adam Lambert didn't win they cheated him I stopped watching after that.
@rm1jagfan
15 жыл бұрын
Was Paula drunk in this clip? Kinda sounds like it.
@princess44dream
16 жыл бұрын
Paula looks SO different! Did she get plastic surgery or botox or something or was she just really skinny?
@jkmj33
14 жыл бұрын
Ruben is very much like big mike, to bad mike had to be in a season with crystal and lee.
@cherrychenwang
13 жыл бұрын
Clay should've won, he is always the only idol in my world.
@oliviahopkins9375
Жыл бұрын
Picture that fantasia is😂😂😂 she will always be number one… God given talent can’t nobody since American idol top her…….. factz
@deepatt6395
3 жыл бұрын
Tf was Paula Adul talkin about
@1tzAaliyah
16 жыл бұрын
why is clay looking at ruben like that?
@sM-qp5lb
3 жыл бұрын
Because he knew Ruben would win. He talks about it in some interviews, it's actually pretty funny 😂
@gamechamp85
3 жыл бұрын
He knew Ruben won by seeing the card while they were on stage. He could tell by how long the wording was for their names
@dhaya19
16 жыл бұрын
you're worng duddy!
@deonoxivar
16 жыл бұрын
paula was like an India girl
@saadimtiaz
15 жыл бұрын
2003
@nascarkraz
17 жыл бұрын
man Simon had THAT wrong!
@justwant2bhappy
14 жыл бұрын
Clay is really the winner!
@sonianicolejohnson
4 жыл бұрын
Clay was looking like he just knew he was finna win 🤦🏾♀️
@sM-qp5lb
3 жыл бұрын
That's because he did know, he says so in interviews. It's actually kind of funny 😂😂
@hazeli1313
Жыл бұрын
He did know lol he saw the card before it was annoying. Wanted to see Ruben's face when he won. So sweet 🥰
@ritasimmons36
11 жыл бұрын
She sure was XD
@SekarVuthy
15 жыл бұрын
"Clarkson is Better then Cook. Ruben Suddard is better then Cook" if so, i'm pretture sure you're that Archulet kid fan! lmfao
@tikeya7952
8 жыл бұрын
LOL. Was Paula drunk?
@isaacmemtorie3347
8 жыл бұрын
I agree with Simon. Literally not even one sentence made any sense whatsoever.
@jeremyviromek
7 жыл бұрын
Rochelle Cast-A-Spell and on xanax
@ryanpershing8826
4 жыл бұрын
What a robbery Clay had that
@elliebean09
16 жыл бұрын
Clay should've won. :( I don't even watch American Idol anymore...not particularly a fan of how they run it.
@fullofhearts100
14 жыл бұрын
Yay lee wonnnn!!!!!! :)
@Lunit30
4 жыл бұрын
Wtf was Paula talking about? 😂😂😂😂
@vil7788
16 жыл бұрын
ruben sucks, look at him! he may have won but he didn't sell millions of albums like clay did...sucks to be him...sigh* Clay is the real winner, It feels like idol just keep screwing it all up because they have favorites***
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