The seventh season of American Idol came down to a battle between two Davids, and after Tuesday night's performances, David Archuleta seemed like the obvious winner.

He sang better. The screams were louder. And it seemed for weeks that everyone wanted "little David" to win.

But when the results were announced at 9:58pm on Wednesday night, the last name of the David still standing was Cook. Many were surprised — but not me.

Let's take a look back at my April 14th column when I attempted to predict how Idol would play out the rest of the way:

Seven to Six
My Prediction: Kristy Lee Cook
Actually Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook

Kristy Lee was my original pick to win it all back in the audition rounds. I thought she had the looks and the voice. I was half right.

Six to Five
My Prediction: Jason Castro
Actually Eliminated: Carly Smithson

I stand by my prediction. If Carly didn't hold up that Simon t-shirt, she and her tattoo might have stuck around a little bit longer. America got this wrong, and so did I.

Five to Four
My Prediction: Syesha Mercado
Actually Eliminated: Brooke White

I underestimated Syesha, and Brooke's knack for screwing up simple songs. No one thought Syesha would be the last woman standing, but she peaked at the right time.

Four to Three
My Prediction: Carly Smithson
Actually Eliminated: Jason Castro

How did Jason Castro last this long? The ukulele was unique, his version of "Hallelujah" was memorable, and I guess he had that hair. But every other singer in the Top 12 is more talented... with the exception of Amanda Overmeyer who is the only performer who wants to be there less than Jason does.

Three to Two
My Prediction: Brooke White
Actually Eliminated: Syesha Mercado

I figured it would come down to David versus David, but I had the wrong lady going home. Syesha did a nice job, but the Davids are in another league.

Two to One
My Prediction (word for word): "David versus David. David Archuleta has ridden his rendition of "Imagine" to the finals, but the coolness of David Cook is too much for the Idol audience to resist. Your next American Idol — David Cook."
Actually Eliminated: David Archuleta

I'm proud of that original prediction. It makes me forget the four previous rounds where I had the wrong one going home.

David Archuleta sang better in the finals, but David Cook deserves to be the American Idol.

Go figure.