Context: The two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night came from Allen's home state of Arkansas alone, and that AT&T employees unfairly influenced the votes by giving lessons on power-texting at viewing parties in Arkansas.

Question: Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol?
Answer: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

Question: Who won season eight of American Idol?
Answer: Kris Allen

Question: What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from?
Answer: Arkansas

Question: How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight?
Answer: 100 million

Question: Who won the season?
Answer: Kris Allen

Question: The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was?
Answer: season two

Question: How many votes were cast for the final two?
Answer: 100 million

Question: Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?
Answer: AT&T employees