I totally agree with you about Anthony. I think he has a very genuine personality and a good voice. The judges were unjustly harsh with him on many ocassions. My husband believed they were trying to sabotage him. I agree.
I really do believe they manipulate the viewers too.
Having said that, I think Carrie was deserving of the win.
I wonder why though. As someone else pointed out, a white male winner would be nice, too.