Jackson: Ruben Was The Right Winner

A few mentions in a new interview with American Idol judge Randy Jackskon. Although we value Mr. Jackson's personal opinions, I think he's got it wrong.

Randy Jackson Says American Idol 5 Has Interesting Fighting
American Idol judge Randy Jackson recently answered questions from the media about the upcoming American Idol 5.

In regards to the bad singers that always seem to make it into the audition rounds, Jackson said "People turn out and you go what show were they watching." When repeatedly questioned about if the show was too cruel, Jackson insisted that "the show is definitely not about cruelty." Jackson made the point that you have to let the contestants audition because you never know. Jackson pointed to Clay Aiken and said "what if we thought this guy should just be in a library somewhere?"
In regards to previous editions of American Idol, Jackson said that American got it right in selecting Ruben Studdard over Clay Aiken. Jackson said Clay Aiken ascended during the season, but Ruben Studdard was good from the day he started. Jackson also revealed that his favorite two American Idols so far were Kelly Clarkson and Fantasia.