Despite Controvery, ‘American Idol’ Ends On Top

Paula Abdul tells ‘Extra’ nothing could overshadow the final show, not even the controversies. “Check out the ratings!” she insisted. “I’m still standing, aren’t I?” Even Judge Simon Cowell said this ‘Idol’ season was the best of all. “More than anything, I wanted a competition this year, and that’s what we got. America got it right.”