''It's not dangling over my head. [Laughing] It may be dangling over yours, but it's not over mine. Yeah, I think speculation keeps things really interesting.... I'm so happy for him. He deserves it.''

Adam Lambert, the runner-up in this year's "American Idol" contest, when asked to confirm speculation about his sexuality that has been dangling over his head this season. Kris Allen, a married and seemingly wholesome guitar player beat out the early favorite who many have called a flamboyant glam rocker. Much press has been dedicated lately to numerous "So what if he's gay" commentary, but Lambert's unconfirmed sexuality proved to be an interest-generator for the top-rated, but aging program.(Entertainment Weekly)