The surprises keep coming for the American Idol finale. David Archuleta was NOT named in the press release FOX sent out announcing which alums would take part in the series finale. When rehearsals began over the weekend, and still no Archie, speculation about whether the singer would participate only intensified.
UPDATE David tweeted that he will appear on stage with some groups at one point but WILL NOT PERFORM
FINALLY, on Tuesday, the season 7 runner-up and fan favorite arrived on set ready to go! How could there be an Idol farewell without David? WE NEED A DAVID AND DAVID REUNION like we need air to breath. YASS. Check out the photos:
It’s like a family reunion of sorts back here! pic.twitter.com/93swxfCSb5
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) April 6, 2016
Geeking out over here because @JordinSparks has this Pokemon gear on her! #idolfinale #pokemon #pokemonrules pic.twitter.com/3gsusiYzdf
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) April 6, 2016
Let’s try this again! ? These youngins made an amazing mark on @AmericanIdol! #JordinSparks and #DavidArchulta pic.twitter.com/IUXEsa9Uqk
— Melinda Doolittle (@mdoolittle) April 6, 2016
Buckle in for even MORE spoilers! But read these first to catch up:
American Idol Finale Spoilers: Alums Arrive at Rehearsal (VIDEO)
American Idol Finale Spoilers: Debbie Allen on Board! Photos VIDEOS
American Idol Finale Spoilers – Watch the Alums Rehearse
Check out periscopes from Melinda Doolittle and Joshua Ledet.
Green room roll call!
Season 14 Top 2 croon a tune SING GRANDPA
And a Kris Allen cameo!
Joshua Ledet, Fantasia and more
And the new Snapchat compilation has a snip of the David Bowie medley with Phillip Phillips, Nick Fradiani, Lee DeWyze and Kris Allen. David Cook wasn’t rehearsing with them, and at this point, I’m not sure what that means. He attended a KC Royals event Tuesday night.
Check out these photos!
Naima Adedapo (S10) is attending the show/red carpet.
Here I come LA!! Can’t wait to see all my @AmericanIdol peeps tomorrow!!! #IdolFinale #Hollaaaa pic.twitter.com/XrYyFGbtyn
— Naima Adedapo (@Naima_Adedapo) April 5, 2016
Same with Anthony Fedorov (S4)
And so it begins…reconnecting w #Idol alum. Great seeing you @JasmineTrias ! @AmericanIdol #IdolFinale pic.twitter.com/f5byTw2pet
— anthony fedorov (@anthonyfedorov) April 5, 2016
Folks, it’s @mdoolittle yup I’m hanging with some cool peeps. @AmericanIdol #IdolFinale @DolbyTheatre pic.twitter.com/D92W9ttBPM
— anthony fedorov (@anthonyfedorov) April 5, 2016
Hanging w some cool kids @OfficialBoBice @AmericanIdol @DolbyTheatre @elliottyamin #IdolFinale #grateful pic.twitter.com/15IJfkHixL
— anthony fedorov (@anthonyfedorov) April 5, 2016
Season 8 reunion!
Love this dude!! @KrisAllen @americanidol #idolfinale #idolfarewell #season8 pic.twitter.com/l6iSlS3iTH
— Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) April 5, 2016
Reunited and it feels so good!!!! @AllisonIraheta @krisAllen @americanidol #season8 #idolfarewell #idolfinale pic.twitter.com/6dosnr1jBJ
— Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) April 6, 2016
I recognize these dudes!!!! @dannygokey @kris_allen #idolfarewell
A photo posted by Allison Iraheta Official (@allisonirahetaofficial) on
Cross seasons 5 & 8
Really good to see these boys again! @TaylorHicks @elliottyamin #idolfinale @leyicet #idolfarewell @americanidol pic.twitter.com/h8ETctVXDJ
— Danny Gokey (@dannygokey) April 5, 2016
Showmaaaaaaaance @ScottyMcCreery ?? pic.twitter.com/24xGitHTSe
— Pia Toscano (@PiaToscano) April 6, 2016
Ha ha ha!
It’s a bird…ITS A PLANNNNE… Naw, it’s just @durbinrock rehearsin for #idolfinale @AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/6JzR4y4gHM
— Kree Harrison (@kreeharrison) April 5, 2016
A photo posted by B. Rogers (@brandonrogersla) on
Awwwww!
WHEN U MEET ONE OF YOUR IDOLS AND ARE SILENTLY SCREAMING INSIDE. @JessicaESanchez pic.twitter.com/b97TBsE7ac
— Tristan McIntosh (@tristanmcintosh) April 5, 2016
So nice meeting and hanging with you @jessicaesanchez! #musician #music #oliviarox #jessicasanchez #singer pic.twitter.com/86hOFVXG3d
— Olivia Rox (@OliviaRox) April 5, 2016
We All The Way Up! #IdolFinale pic.twitter.com/ImgM1eTruh
— Fantasia Barrino (@TasiasWord) April 5, 2016
Who’s ready for #idolfinale?!?#fun #idol #americanidol #rehearsal #singer #music #musician #oliviarox @americanidol pic.twitter.com/LTCmqL9xMZ
— Olivia Rox (@OliviaRox) April 5, 2016
#AmericanIdolFinale rehearsal! Tune in this Thursday! @AmericanIdol #dance pic.twitter.com/JkU0VRzFl0
— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) April 5, 2016