I thought the best act won, though I thought it was a strange choice of song.
The most diva-ish, campest, in a mascara running down your face, pulling your hair out, ripping your clothes, song in the history musical theatre...but he pulled it off with great aplomb.
He possesses a much more impressive vocal talent than Susan Boyle, in my opinion.
For anyone who doesn't know the original, here's the amazing Jennifer Holliday, from 1982 Broadway production.