American Idol Season 8 – The Finale!

God, why do they always have to wear those white outfits

Chat is not functioning. Gasp!

What’s with the bow tie?!!!

*Sigh* This is the one night of the season I REALLY wish chat worked for me.

Oh well. Here’s hoping this place doesn’t crash!

Kradam FTW.

Loool, at least they are calling the Dawg out!

Under 100M votes? darnit, lost that pool question, lol.

I think the phone lines must have gone down to some extent. They were IMPOSSIBLE to get through on last night, for almost the entire 4 hours! Huh, I guess the text votes will be more important than ever.

Just under 100M? Or 100M?

Kara looks gorgeous.

LOL. Sweetie.

CHAT IS FIXED

The judge intro clips were pretty funny. lol

Stoopid sound guys….how much money does this show make??? Geesh.

Love the judges’ clips.

Is something wrong with Kris and Adam’s mics? They sound different than Ryan.

Heeyyy Carly!!!!! Wooo !!!

OMG. The whiteness is freaking me out.

This is like a bad version of Glee, and I love it as always. :laugh_tb:

Oh my….. The girls aren’t sounding too good.

Wow that sounds horrible

Ugh… bad choreography!

Did Matt Giraud just tell me I’m a tool?

Jasmyn stills sucks.

This is like a bad version of Glee, and I love it as always.

Seconded.

I heard someone incredibly off in that performance(you know, moreso than all of them)…methinks it was Scott.

Alli, Adam & Kris look perfect together.

American Idol Season 8 Top 13 suck at group songs. Royally.

Why do I feel like I just got cursed out by the Top 13? LOL

The show, they were singing to the show

Why on earth are they LIP SYNCHING!??? It was so obvious in so many places….ugh.

yikes jasmine!

Nice boots Mr. Lambert

Funny. The contestants singing a big FU to the audience and judges. LOL

I heard someone incredibly off in that performance(you know, moreso than all of them)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦methinks it was Scott.

Methinks you are correct

I heard someone incredibly off in that performance(you know, moreso than all of them)à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦methinks it was Scott.

And Jasmine, I think.

DAVID COOK. Here we go…

DAVID COOK!!!

Forever my Idol. I love him.

I cant log into chat for some reason Help!?

Surprised Ryan didn’t mention the charity.

Glad to see David again, but I wish it wasn’t under such sad circumstances.

Yeah!! David. I really like this guy.

*sigh*….*cries* crap *double cry*

Worst Pointy Pose EVER.

Loved the judges intros though – HIIIIIIIIIlarious!

I love David.

Aww, tearing up here. We still love you, DC!

David may have just stolen the show already. Love him

David Cook—that was beautiful….

I love David Cook. Really.

Love David Cook
How handsome is he?

God no

Justin Guarini
Michael Johns
Carrie Underwood

I am so bad at People Spotting

what a class act. and that was a stellar performance. :clap_tb:

I just realized there’s a chatroom. WOLS as always. It says my username does not exists. *gasps*

I smell something silly coming up…

Um. Awards? Has this been done before?

Mad World! LOL.

So this is where Tatiana gives her winning speech? The Golden Idol Award? Seriously

Loved Kris and Adam spinning it

I don’t remember this Will guy and it is was icky to hear him sing Adam’s iconic AI song

I hate the dang Awards segment. Can totally do without. Here comes Tatiana….guaranteed.

David Cook’s performance was beautiful.

I didn’t realize it was on early tonight. That’s the great thing about dvr’s. Why oh why do they persist with those stupid awards? :annoyed_tb:

Oh dear God. DC’s performance was breathtakingly beautiful.

Norman!!!

Gee, I wonder who’s getting it…
Norman!

They twist the show out of recognition and yet they preserve the Golden Idol Awards. Uh-huh. :mellow_tb:

But YAY for Normund Gentle!!! and a performance!!! hahaha

NORMUND. I LOVE YOU.

:laugh_tb:

ETA: They’re still spelling it wrong on the show? It’s “Normund”, TPTB!

Ok. Normund wins. Automatically.

Normund!!!!! :clap_tb:

Ugh! Most boring part of the show! Who is nick mitchell?

They are wasting time on this

Oh I sooo saw this coming!

LOVE DAVID COOK. Period. :clap_tb:

Oh, Norman Gentle? Can’t recognize him if he isn’t in those ridiculous clothes.

LOL @ “I didn’t even know I was doing this” -> segue into “Hit it!”

Ryan! Love the Normund glasses/headband!

Love David Cook. I can now go to bed*, thank you Idol!

Congrats to Adam, too.

* I’m not a granny, my local time is 3:25am.

They are following David Cook performance with this silly comedy act?
You can bet we will get Tatiana too…

lol@ ryan!

Man, I love him. Bring on Tatiana.

Oh good. Lil and Queen Latifah. I like it.

Bath room break

Lil looks good. It is interesting to see her just be Lil and not have to worry about pleasing the judges.

Normund!! How I’ve missed you!!

David Cook…..let me count the ways i love you

I’m certainly predisposed to like Cook. But any degree of fanwanking aside, that was a stunning performance. Perfection.

Lil sings under the notes if that makes sense.
I never hear the melody in her voice
PS

ALISON looked SO damn cute and alive in the group song!

Lil sounds good..why didnt she sing like this!!!

David Cook you will always be my Idol. What a moving performance and you have such a lovely and gentle soul.

Id rather listen to Norman than Lil Rounds, Im bored

Not fond of this song though. I do like Queen Latifah though. She is one strong woman.

Oh gosh, I hope that people were able to catch David Cook. I didn’t realize they were going to put him on so early. Last year Jordin was on the latter half of the show. Yikes.

Also, is it just me or was he wearing a very similar outfit (if not altogether the same one) as last year when he performed Always Be My Baby with Adam there live?

Wow.. Lil’s backside doesn’t look so big next to the Queen’s. :surprised_tb:

I love Queen Latifah’s confidence. She is a beautiful woman. I want to put on a catsuit and STAND in front of people. Please tell Lil to hush.

It’s Lil Rounds and Queen Rounds!

Is it just me or does Lil actually sound good?

I agree. David Cook is my favorite idol of all time and I think he always will be. What a classy guy and what a fantastic performer. Love his band too.

Lil looks like a miniature Latifah.

Wasn’t expecting to like that, pleasantly surprised.

Wow.. Lilà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s backside doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look so big next to the Queenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s.

lmao

Why did we get the Lil intermission so early

In the interview after the performance(talking about the charity), David Cook seemed to really struggle to keep it together. *tugged at my cold heart*

Good for him.

ETA: Yeah, the band sounded tight. Great arrangement.

They needed to put David Cook on early to prepare the performance for iTunes. It was amazing. No words.

I think Norman killed it…ok well he was at least entertaining….

Permanent was just stunning.

Norman rules. Just sayin. :laugh_tb:

David’s performance was stellar. Best alumni performance of the season, without question.

i think most of the show is all fun and happiness and crazyness, they did not want to put DC in the middle of that. plus opening act is important in any show. plus, maybe they needed time so they set it up on itunes soon after the show and get most sales? who knows.
i hope i can get the itunes performance from the uk– doubt it but hope dies last!

Why does Lil get a duet? She went out 7th.

So less votes than last year. Interesting.

I like Queen Latifah, but that was terrible. lol

Wow.. Lilà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s backside doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look so big next to the Queenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s.

I was thinking that too. :laugh_tb:

I have never wanted a man more than I want Nick mitchel at this very moment.

I LOVE this guy.

Oh I love Anoop singing this song. It is perfect for him. Is this a whole group number or just Alexis and Anoop. Oh, very cool. Jason Mraz and two of my non finalist favorites.

Anoop and Alexis — oh, the potential. Oh yay, they got to sing with Mraz!

Sorry, but Mraz is ten times better then Kris

Im sorry this song sound like a Mess!

This is a great Kris ALlen song. Wish he were singing it with Jason. Just the two of them, actually.

is jason barefoot?!

oh i love you jmraz

Yay!!! Mraz Grace and Noop! Awesome.

Anoop and Alexis! And that guy I don’t like.

We should have gotten more Alexis on the show.

And now we get their package videos? Cool.

Why are they doing this again?! That was a slight improvement on the first time around, but not much.

I can’t believe we had to follow up David’s beautiful vocal with Norman Gentle.

I’d rather have had Jason and Anoop sing alone. Do any of these other idol contestants know the words?

is jason barefoot?!

He’s wearing something. Could be just socks.

So this is why Simon calls Kris modest!

“There are probably others better than me…”

Who Kris? Adam? LMAO!

I love Jason Mraz. I predict that song will be in the top 10 on itunes again. Awesome performance

So less votes than last year. Interesting.

Don’t know if it made a huge difference but I’ve seen a lot of people say they stopped texting and switched to calling last night because no confirmation text came through until this am. And it’s harder to get through when calling…

I love this song so much. Keith Urban is awesome.

Kris’ duet now

Kris and Keith Urban. Don’t like this song, but Kris sounds good.

kris has the first duet! Betting he won!!

Oh yay! I just wish this wasn’t happening so early in the show. Both David and Kris in the first 40 minutes. There is that little catch in his voice that I love. He is so darned cute.

If someone (sorry can’t remember the name) on here’s theory of the winner performs first, then Kris won.

Ah.. Knew it. “Kiss A Girl”

David C’s stuff was first last year , Kris’s stuff was first this year any connection

I was late to the show!

Duelling guitars! Cool! All right! Keith and Kris! They look like brothers!

So when do the duelling pianos come in, and with who?

how HOT is keith?!?!?

Look! Kris and Keith are about the same size!!! Tooooo much cuteness. I am happy. And Kris take note- that’s the way to wear a plaid shirt!!

Who does Kris look like? It’s been bothering me.. There’s a celebrity he resembles… Anyone? Help

Does thie mean we have to see Tatiana tonight? And oh no… Not that Bikini Idiot!

Kinda liking the Kris/Keith bit. Not my type of music. But it’s not bad at all.

It looks like just feet to me.

They sound great, both on the guitar and vocally. Kris can certainly hold his own. I am so happy for him that he has this opportunity. So cool.

Adam could not sing this song…good for Kris tho…lol

Kris and Keith sound fantastic together.

And THIS is why Kris Allen deserves to win just as much as Adam.

I liked the way that the show is paced tonight. I was glad to see Anoop and Alexis get to sing with Jason Mraz. Even though I wonder what happened to Megan singing with him.

Loved Anoop and Alexis with Jason Mraz although not sure why the other idols had to come out. I agree that Kris doesn’t have nearly the voice that Jason has.

Simon looks soooo disgruntled after that performance.

oh i love you jmraz

Just think how could it will be Jason Mraz doing this song with this other guy

This is cute, and I’m not even a country fan Wow, I thought Keith Urban was taller than that? especially married to nicole kidman.

I think the “winner’s duet goes first” must be a superstition? cause they block out the finale show way before voting happens?

This kind of music fits Kris like a glove.

I actually like Kris better than Keith. I never listen to country “music”. I hope Kris doesn’t go this route post-Idol.

Simon looks underwhelmed by Kris’ duet. So rude to look away like that, like he wasn’t even watching.

Just a thought: Doesn’t it look like Paula plopped two little cupcakes on top of her dress?

Simon looks soooo disgruntled after that performance.

I think it’s just not his kind of music. But then again, what is?

i would think they would have the performance order set and rehearsed before the results are in.

(just being an optimistic adam fan here)

Man Nicole is lucky, Keith is hot as sh….

I loved, loved, Kris and Keith That was rockin’ hawt! This is a great show so far. I’m loving it.

Completely disagree terps. Mraz may be more polished and more professional but he is a heck of lot older than 23 and has had far more experience in front of crowds this size. Kris is going to be bigger and better in my opinion.

lol, what did Jason do that was so amazing tonight to make everyone say his voice is so much better than Kris? I’m not hearing that.

When we did hear Kris sing with Keith Urban…it was outstanding. His falsetto, so often criticized, sounds much stronger than Keith’s. It actually sounded awesome.

Kris has again proved that he deserves to be there.

wow, LOVE the Kris/Keith duet…..i can totally see Kris singing this type of music!! Sounds fantastic!

David Cà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s stuff was first last year , Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s stuff was first this year any connection

Other than they went first? Nope.

Keith is smokin’ and Kris did really great with him!!

DC was incredible. It’s an awesome thing he’s doing in memory of his brother and AI is actually being classy in supporting him in the effort.

Kris & Keith were a really good match up.. well done AI

And all over America, people are frantically scrambling to find out what the numbers are to dial for David Cook.

Can’t login to chat! I’ve tried multiple times!

Wow, the Kris/Keith duet was total pwnage! That was awesome! They had good chemistry onstage. No overpowering or what not. They rocked it!!!

off your meds?

I got the sense that Kris won when they had introductory footage and Kris’s was first and it was longer. {{sobs quietly}} {{pulls self together}} At least this isn’t as painful as it was last year when I was convinced Archie had beaten Cook.

They haven’t mentioned the margin like they did last year. I voted for Adam for four hours and got through as much in the final hour (12 to 1) than I did in the first three. Ryan acknowledged that “not all of you got through last night.” That’s a crime. They should have as much capacity as is needed. It’s so unfair to both contestants.

I liked the way that the show is paced tonight. I was glad to see Anoop and Alexis get to sing with Jason Mraz. Even though I wonder what happened to Megan singing with him.

The crows finally got insulted and got to her? Crows have feelings too you know!

omg, what is megan wearing?!

The girls were so eh this year… Only Alison STANDS OUT like a true star.

WTF???

The caw caw girl still can’t sing. At least not Black Eyed Peas.

Fergie, ewww. Oh that’s right, BEP…

Man, that was bad, Megan…

Female talent was so thin this year in the finals, so sad. At least Allison got to shine. Better rectify that next year, show.

“boom boom pow” is not really a song.

This is… odd. What are they wearing?

Oh, gee, I forgot I’d have to listen to Megan again. Fortunately I don’t have to listen to Jasmine because her voice is so weak. Allison is 100x better than both of them put together.

Even though I like Adam and Kris, there is no way I am going to buy tickets to the AI tour. Can’t sit through all these people.

When did Fergie become a brunette? It suits her.

wow, we got a horrible hater up there — please delete!

Keith/Kris — wow! wonderful! Both having a blast!

the musical comaradarie is especially sweet in relation to Gokey’s ignoring Kris almost completely while the two sang “Renegade” together

go Kris! no matter what happens, you’re a gem

Loved hearing the Idols sing “So what, I’m still a rock star, and I don’t need you…” Why can’t they let them sing songs like that during the season?

David Cook is my once and future Idol. He showed this year’s crew how it’s done. Beautiful performance, glad he was able to hold it together ’til he got offstage.

Lil still can’t sing, but it’s always nice to see Queen Latifah. Glad Alexis had a moment in the sun. Meghan and Scott robbed her of he rrightful place in the Top 10. Anoop liked really excited to sing with Jason Mraz.

Kris looked like he was having a ball with Keith Urban, and kept up just fine. Can’t wait to buy Kris’ album.

Do we know who Adam’s dueting with yet? Seems like he’d get someone more current than KISS, with Kris getting Keith.

Are the boys in those wild outfits behind the BEPs? And what did Fergie do when they cut away?????

And all over America, people are frantically scrambling to find out what the numbers are to dial to vote for David Cook.

:lol_tb:

did anyone else spell out GLAMBERT instead of GLAMOROUS? he should have totally come out and performed with them!

*tee hee*

EWW. I hate the Black Eyed Peas. Yuck.

What just happened?!

ETA: Oh, Fergie gave the finger. Way to censor, Fox! :laugh_tb:

wth… anyone have that random cutout to the floor? O_O

Is anyone or everyone else having transmission issues?

What just happened??
We lost the feed
Okay now it’s back
Was she bleeeeeped out?

hayden0604 – Wow. Just wow. That’s a lot of anger you’re spewing all over the place. Well done.

Anyone loves that they go from music number to music number? I love this pace.

Ugh this sucks……. :blink_tb:

Finally a theatrical performance. I’m finally being entertained. lol

WTF was that? Did they edit out some of Boom Boom Boom?

Is something wrong with the sound on anyone else’s tv or is it just mine?

I still think Adam and Lady GaGa would be an interesting duet. Adam can outshine her. He did say he wants to make an electropop/glam rock album, right?

Hayden- I’m down to a very svelte 287 so kiss my …. shut yo mouth…

Also, I don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but who dressed Randy – PeeWee Herman? :lol_wp:

Now we know what they do when you have to censor someone on Idol.

Show the floor, of course.

I see a ban mobile coming along any moment now, lol.

Those background dancers suits have got to be uncomfortable to wear. I know they’re uncomfortable on my eyes! :blink_tb:

And BEP are no. 1? Ugh…

No Seacrest, that is NOT how an Idol should do it. They’d not be able to get through.

Oh nooooooo TATTTTTTYYYYYYY It’s coming

Why did the sound just mute and flash to a shot of the logo for a second? Was that a technical issue or did someone say/do something they shouldn’t have?

And all over America, people are frantically scrambling to find out what the numbers are to dial for David Cook.

Heeeeeeeeere comes Tati…

ETA: Wait, Bikini Girl?! Well, I guess we know what she used the money TPTB payed her for.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Oh please. The only thing worse than bikini girl strutting is Tatiana crying.

WHAT?? Tatiana was robbed.

Ew, bikini girl.

I kind of liked the BEP performance…..

GOOD ONE RYAN

Screw this Implant Imbecile

So we get Nick Mitchell, Bikini girl and Tatiana in the same show, kill me now…

She has no self respect for herself

Did Bikini girl get a b**b job? Yes Ryan!!! :bigsurprise_ee:

“I was going to ask what’s new but I don’t think I have to.”

Oh Ryan! :lol_wp:

Did she just get a boob job. Again.

noctem seizure
May 20th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
And all over America, people are frantically scrambling to find out what the numbers are to dial for David Cook.

noctem! We meet again! I had the same thought. I wanted to vote for him myself. I was so pissed that they followed that with Norman Gentle.

Bikini Girl got a boob job. And Ryan acknowledges it: “I think I know what’s new.” And she sings. And she sounds like ass. Way to make the show a joke, TPTB

Was that a technical issue or did someone say/do something they shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have?

Are you from out of America? You lost satellite for a moment there, that’s all.

They should just put Kara to duel with Bikini Girl.

ETA:Oh my God! They did!

Did Simon just get a hard-on for Kara?

Noooooooooo! Not the bikini girl

WOO KARA!

Bikini Girl in her BIKINI!!!! That’s the height of BAD TASTE, American Idol.

Please let this be unplanned
PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Go Kara

oddobserver! you’re psychic! lol

YES. KARA. SCHOOL HER>

I’d rather see Bikini Girl over Tatiana. At least she was hot, even though she had the “holier than thou” thing and Tatiana was a crying, desperate, evil…. umm…. dog.

YOu go, Kara. Show her how to sing. She is just plain horrible. Loved David Cook’s reaction in the crowd. This is the way Kara can make up for that dreadful coronation song.

Okay, Kara. You have redeemed yourself. Nice job pwning the bikini chick!

LOL, kara… well finally she did something cool.

there is a God.

LOOOOOOL, that was good I have to say.

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAA
Payback’s a BITCH!

“”"”OK MJ WHY DONà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢T YOU JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lIL IS AMAZING, ALL OF YOU ARE JUST JEASLOUS BECAUSE YOU ARE STUCK @ HOME, PROBABBLY WEIGH WAY OVER 300 LBS. AND ALL YOU CAN THINK OF IS SITTING HOME, AND BASHING LIL WHEN SHE IS TRULY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

GO TO HELL, ALONG WITH YOUR FAT ASS!!!!!!”"”"”

What the hell – who pissed in YOUR wheaties today – I for one am NOT jealous of Lil, and no I am not over 300 lbs either -

Okay, loved what Kara did!!! LMAO

Awww they showed my Cookie again.

For the first time ever, I’m actually grateful to see Kara.

Okay, Kara. You can stay next year. I won’t complain!

Couldn’t we have David Cook sing another song or 2 instead of Nick and Bikini Girl? And they wonder why the ratings are down. Let David do Bar-Ba-Sol!

Okay, I take it back- seeing Kara strip is worth something! She’s finally earned her spot on AI!

I have now lost all respect for Kara. I loved her (briefly) when she told Bikini Girl off — and now she’s singing with her!

Kara does sing better than Bikini Girl. Oh noes, Kara is wearing a bikini under her dress.

This is making me nauseous.

That just made me like Kara alot more

What the hell was that?
Wow.

hey, what’s going on? So far it’s really good!! Kara didn’t quite redeem herself for that wreched Coronation song, but she’s a great sport — and a much better singer than Ms. Bikini….

OK Kara just redeemed herself a bit with that.

YOU ROCK KARA!!!!

Oh Kara, finally get an ounce of liking for you and then you pull that…visual.

Kara…suddenly I love you!

omg….

ooooohhhh David in the public…. he has the sweetest smile in the world. LOVE DC!! (I know, sorry…can’t control myself)
:wub_tb:

OH NO SHE DIDN’T

kara has a pretty good voice!!! she totally schooled bikini girl….but near nudity on a family show is not in good taste AI…

Love Davd Cook’s smile
Priceless

Please tell me Implantion had no idea Kara was, er, busting out into the “performance”

Kara just redeemed herself!

oddobserver! youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re psychic! lol

And I now predict Adam is the winner!

*If this works, I’m gonna get a job as a police psychic. Crossing fingers*

ALLISON!!!

She sounds great

OMG!! I take back what I said about Kara….that was awesome!

Go Allison!!

Kara TOTALLY redeemed herself for that shit-ass coronation song right then. WAY TO GO KARA! F*CK YAH!

And finally, Bikini Girl realizes that she is there to be made fun of….

Allison is incredible

Just saw David Archuleta in the audience!!

Alli is totally adorable. Loving this.

Interesting way of playing a guitar(it’s a guitar right?). Allows one to wear cool clothes too! I like this duet.

I hate Time After Time but Allison is outsinging Lauper.

Did MJs site go down for a moment?

Allison and Cyndi– perfect
Allison is remarkable

I am loving Allison and Cyndi. Way to make a good combination TPTB.

Allison FTW

Can we crown her tonight?

Okay, Cindy Lauper is just plain weird. Love Allison though.

Go Kara! LOL! You Rock!

We missed you Allison! So if we got Bikini Girl does this mean no Tatiana?

YAY…Allison…

Ahaha. They were waiting for each other to sing the last word.

Holy crap, I want to see this Kara/Bikini Girl drama. Sexy TV?

cyndi is farking awesome.

allison, you too

Kris’s momma went glam!

MORE FOCUS on Adam.. Come on. Where is he?

Allison is awesome!

I take back Every Single Bad Thing I ever said about Kara this season – that ROCKED. Who knew she could actually sing?!?!?!? And the bikini thing – fantastic!!! The whole thing was awesome!!! Take that, Bikini girl….well, that and your new boobs…..LOL

eww it’s the gokester

The second intermission

OH HELL NO

Oh noes, they interviewed the Allens before the Lamberts.

OMG, Danny is singing Hello. This is sacrilege.

Oh HELL NO DANNY. NO NO NO. OFF LIMITS.

Lionel is about to school Danny.

Bikini Girl was the best performance of the night! She has such a HUGE stage presence! lol

Why is he singing David Cook’s song?!?!?!

Gokey says Hello…I say Good bye

Gokey? Hello? With DC in the audience? WTH.

Oh right, he’s dueting with Richie, isn’t he? Bah.

Lionel Richie must be coming out…?

Danny sounds good, but he is not David Cook or Lionel Ritchie. Sorry Danny fans.

SOMEONE GET HIM OFF THE STAGE AND PUT DAVID COOK ON.

nobody, nobody should ever attempt to do Hello again after Cook cookified it!

SOOO CLOSE! yet so far. Sorry Danny.

Man, has he never watched this show? Last season’s winner pwned this song and he is sitting. right. there.

I like Allen’s mother reply!

I guess Adam will look like his dad if he kept his hair strawberry blonde, and aged 20 years. Not too bad!

Danny’s voice is better, but still sore sounding on the high notes, or is he usually like that?

I really think Kris is going to take it given the air time they’re giving him, his family and all that jazz.

Gokey truly hasn’t a fucking clue. He’s singing Hello?

NONONONONO. Not before Cookie.

Is there any chance of Kris winning? >_>. I mean, I know Adam fans were scared, but that made me feel even less secure about Kris winning. Ugh. I probably should’ve just slept last night and tried to recuperate from my illness. But that 4 hours of voting was worth a shot, not like I had anything better to do and at this point I think it’s the best way to support my favorite.

GO KRIS. Hopefully you win. BUT GO ADAM TOO.

Seriously, Hello? After David did that song last year? Whaaa?

It’s gonna be interesting how Danny will deal with singing a duet with Lionel Richie.

Poor guy has to sing with Hokey

NO!

He is NOT singing THIS song with DAVID COOK in the audience. I think I’m going to throw up.

Danny, leave Hello alone… it’s David’s and no one else

Why would they give Gokey the song that made America notice Cook last year? Bad move.

I think David wants to date Kara now! That was cool Kara, you made Bikini Girl look even more of a fool!

This just proves to me how Allison is amazing and leaps and bounds above 10 of her other competitors.

I admit it, I loved that Kara/Bikini Girl moment. Priceless.

Why is Danny wearing a members only jacket? Can he at least put some decent closes on for Mr Richie?

He sounds good tonight though. I like this duet between Danny and Lionel. Very nice sound together. This might be the first Gokey song that I download.

what gokey is wearing…i can swear i remember archie in the exact same outfit last year!

Oh, not “Hello” Danny! Hey, Cookie’s right there, bro, and he mopped the floor with that schmaltzy tune…

Atleast we didn’t have to suffer GOcheese alone. Yay for Lionel Richie.

MORE FOCUS on Adam.. Come on. Where is he?

Hiding because he doesn’t want to perform with KISS?? He’s probably in makeup and wardrobe. :smile_wp: I think he’s getting his victory speech ready.

Go Danny enough already!!! :rolleyes_wp:

Seeing that Ryan knows who won already I wonder if little things he says give it away. He asked Kris’ parents about him being the next AI but didn’t ask Adam’s parents. Hmmmmm maybe its just my imagination.

Doesn’t look good for Adam tho’.

Ryan asking “What would you say to those who didn’t vote for your son?”
What a jerkass question.

danny…

I really think Kris is going to take it given the air time theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re giving him, his family and all that jazz.

His family definitely got the longer interview, so I am sad to say, I think so to. I will be totally shocked now if Adam wins.

Ok. To be fair, I think Danny interacted well with Lionel and exceeded all expectations.

AT least they had some sort of chemistry and their voices matched well.

Oh, not à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Helloà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Danny! Hey, Cookieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s right there, bro, and he mopped the floor with that schmaltzy tune

Hell yes!

Well, at least Danny’s voice is coming back. I thought it would be damaged permanently for sure after The Scream.

Holy friggin bikini batman…what the hell was that??

omg …very cool Kara…
(doesn’t make up for “Boundaries” tho….lol

Ruben in the house
Gokey turns me off so much it’s not funny

There are some songs you just don’t repeat… Carrie “Alone”, Fantasia “Summertime”, David A “Imagine” and Cook” Hello”

Classy performance from David Cook.

Can I say “I told you so” about Keith and Kris? I would’ve preferred a different song but they did great together.

Kara is the only judge to get up on stage and actually sing. For that alone I must give her props. She sounded pretty good. And the bikini thing at the end was pretty funny. From what the AIers who’ve worked with her have said, she’s much more likable and smart than TV shows. If she comes back next season I hope she can show it.

Allison and Cyndi did great together. I liked that arrangement.

Danny and Lionel Richie are sounding good together. Good job there.

Kris has already been on with Keith U., Danny got a whole medley with Lionel Richie — AND sings Hello in front of Cookie — and Adam is going to duet with KISS? I call BS.

don’t know what to think of the “clues”. i was pretending not to care too much because I love them both, but I want Adam to win really bad!!! sigh.

Cyndi and Allison….

oddobserver, that was a dulcimer that Cyndi was playing.

lovecert: Ahaha. They were waiting for each other to sing the last word.

Leaving off the last word was definitely planned.

Beautiful song, good choice. Boy, who has the more powerful voice between those two, hmmmm????

Oooh Lionel Richie sounds good. Danny does too but the problem is that he is such an AC artist. There is nothing about him that sounds current. He will live in AC but will have a snowball’s chance in hell in HAC and Top 40. His attempt at Hello just proved it.

I really like that Cyndi is playing the dulcimer. Also is it me or do all of the contestants sound weaker tonight than they normally do?

I thought that Kara sounded kind of good. And I was surprised that she opened her dress to show that she wearing a bikini underneath.

So far out of all of the duets I like Danny and Lionelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the best. I think that they sounded good.

You know where all this is leading…right?

To the entrance of the iconic rock star!!!!

Fun night. So far I’m really like Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey.

They are really doing a good job tonight, I am enjoying this show a lot.

Liking, sorry I can’t seem to edit. Too bad Danny has so many issues, because he probably has my favorite voice of S8.

Why didn’t Adam’s parents get asked the question about Adam being American Idol?

:glurps_tb: :down_tb: :cry_wp: :cry_tb:

Adam is singing with KISS, isn’t he?

Wonder if he’ll come out in full makeup like the 80s with them?

To the entrance of the iconic rock star!!!!

Oh yeah!!! That’s why they did all the Kris stuff now because everyone will be overwhelmed after Adam performs!!

I think it is a good sign for Adam that they are once again going to have him going last in the duets. It is the big surprise who he is signing with, right? Do you think it will be Rod Stewart or KISS? I can see Gene Simmons trying to out Adam Adam in the theatric department. LOL Plus they are putting his little montage in the last hour, too. I really think Adam won it. Got my fingers crossed for Kris, but think Adam probably pulled it out.

Kris’ parents are adorable. I love Allison, and Gokey didn’t sound bad, but a bit foggy.

If Adam loses there will be ALOT of pissed people in the Nokia

what is adam wearing? hahahaha he’s so awesome

What the hell Adam lol

OMG. Look at that costume. This is a Rod Stewart song isn’t it?

He’s gotta be singing with KISS with that outfit!

What is Adam wearing on his shoulders? Oh!

I cannot get in to chat… waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

What is the glitter around his eyes???

Adam. Bjork just called to invite you over for tea.

What’s that on Adam’s shoulders? Wings?

Hey – Adam’s wearing wings!!!

OMG i love “Beth”

Heehee, KISS

I still think Adam won. If you think about it, Adam’s probably not getting a lot of time because he’s been buzzed about all season and he’ll probably get more buzz than Kris (unfortunately), so they’re giving Kris “balanced” press.

I really hope Kris wins, though.

They’re playing “when I ruled the world” for Adam — back when he was the frontrunner? Oh noes.

What is he wearing? I’ve seen wearable art that looks like that.

He sounds beautiful. He has tears in his eyes. And now….KISS. Ugh. Adam deserves so much better.

OMG did you hear that crowd for Adam????

I’m so gonna cry if he doesn’t win……..

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!

I am sorry
I hate KISS so much

This is so perfect for Adam to sing with these guys. They are disgusting, but Adam looks right at home in the middle of them. LOL

Are they diverting planes from LAX onto Adam’s shoulders?

I don’t want anyone to complain about Adam’s tongue ever again! lol

Adam is wearing the Crawl Thru Fire platform boots!!!!

Oh sorry but this is all kinds of AWESOME! WOOT

Ryan said Adam’s name and the whole audience just jumped out of their seats. Definitely an Adam audience, but it is California so I have to take that into account.

adam is already a star

he’s wearing his crawl thru fire shoes!

OH MY GOD HES GOT THE ELEVATED SHOES ON!!!!

go GLAMBERT go!!!

adam’s review package felt more “winner” to me… just a thought…

Anyone who doubted that Adam could be a rock star….well they have to eat their words now!!!

I am in heaven right now!

Adam is ROCK GOD!

Adam is the best!!! By far!!!

What hapened to the David Bowie duet?

I LOVE YOU BAT SHIT CRAZY, ADAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wooow adam and kiss!…that’s so unfair with kris (ADAM IS SOOOO THE WINNER)

BTW ARE U EFFIIIINNG KIDDING MEEE DANNY? SING HELLO IN FRONT OF DAVID COOK…NOT COOL  ¬Ãƒâ€š ¬

When was the last time anyone bought a KISS album out of curiosity??

Really? Really? All the true legends that Adam could have dueted with and he gets KISS?? Love seeing Adam all glammed out, but having him sing with KISS is joke. All that entrance glitz, wasted on them.

I guess the good news is that apparently the PTB do see Adam fronting a rock band.

GO ADAM!!!!!!!

Hahaha, they went all out for adam! Gotta love it!

I kinda feel like I stepped into some mod musical theatre. But Adam sure can rock with them! YEAH!!!

ROCK WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want anyone to complain about Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tongue ever again! lol

Hahahahahahaha!!!!

Middle America just had a heart attack. :>

lmao, that was insane.

WOW just listen to that crowd AGAIN!!! That was friggin’ awesome!!!!

Win or lose ADAM LAMBERT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Moly!!!!!

OMG!!!!

Those shoes!@!!!!! Adam “Kiss” Lambert….holy friggin shit.

I’m way behind. Am listing to the BEP right now. I thought that the Keith Urban song was probably a good pick for Kris given his sound however I prefer Keith’s voice and he’s hot.

Not sure I can stand seeing Bikini girl again but hoping Kara kicks her ass.

The 80s called … they want their music back.

AWESOME ADAM

I have never bought a KISS album
Can’t stand the lead singer.. Gene.. Something
Beyond Arrogant

but you know what?
ADAM made THEM relevant and watchable.

Full throttle camp. When I was in art school, I painted over a dozen Kiss faces for various people before a Halloween party.

ADAM’S GLAM BOOTS FTFMW!!!

I never bought a KISS album. I always thought they fairly sucked. They were never about to music to me, only the show. Adam so showed them up tonight with his vocals.

I really don’t like KISS. I guess maybe that is why I prefer Kris to Adam, too. I do wish they had found someone more current for Adam to duet with, but he seemed to be having a ball in the costume and make up, and love the platform boots. What a hoot. KISS is iconic.

Skylark May 20th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Are they diverting planes from LAX onto Adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shoulders?

I just spewed my scotch all over the keyboard.

CLASSIC ! :clap_tb:

adamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s review package felt more à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“winnerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to meà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ just a thoughtà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

A very good thought! …and that performance was a winner’s performance IMO. I’m so nervous……

Adam just proved that he doesnt need to win this popularity contest they call american idol.

And i’m assuming the producers made kara get naked for punishment for writing that awful song.

Tonights show has been fantastic btw.

Love Adam. As always.

Ooh, Santana. Love him too. Incredible.

Oh, and Jason Mraz is the fucking man btw

Still waiting for the Kris/Adam duet, right?

Can we still hope for Under Pressure?! lol

Ok, stick a fork in me, I’m so done.

My name is Beth, that’s my favorite song ever, and my boy Adam just sang it.

Love love love love love that. This dvr is going to the grave with me, I swear to God.

thank you Adam.

Wow, so adam and danny both got to do solos then introduce their famous counterparts and then do medley’s …. looks like the producers preappointed finale was upset.

Really good finale so far. Much better than last year. Alot less filler and more music.

MAN…….SANTANA!!!!!!

bowing down to Adam Freaking Lambert….THAT WAS AMAZING

Holy Bat Scat. Adam & KISS were so friggin amazing. The audience was literally off their feet. *sigh* if he does not win, hope that audience does not turn, that would not be pretty.

Bleh, Adam and KISS. I like “Rock and Roll All Nite”, but I don’t think I’m looking forward to this (west coast viewer). Rock like that never appealed to me (so DC and Adam winning consecutively would be a huge voice reminding me “YOUR MUSICAL TASTE SUCKS.”). Ugh.

Adam got a personal handshake from Santana

ADAM LOOKS SEXY Wooooo

LOL I wouldn’t stress over “clues”…I’m pretty sure the entire show was planned out before this morning when the results were finalized.

Ah Santana Boys group number! eta: my bad, all of them! (again!)

OMG adam singing smooth… hayayayayyya.
LOL jorge! haha don’t know what to say about that.

ROFL @ Jorge’s sexy dance!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHA

Kris and Keith – dueling guitars

Adam and Gene – dueling tongues!

Adam is amazing with Santana! Jorge slithered in in a pool of oil!

Is this really what Adam wants to be doing, though? The pre-Idol songs I have heard him sing (like “pop goes the camera”, which seems to be his most popular pre-idol song) are very different than this. I do think he wants to do more Gaga than KISS.

I am almost worried for him that, because Idol focuses on 30 year old music, he has been forced into a classic rock thing that isn’t really his style. I mean, say what you want about Adam’s ability to sing this stuff (he clearly can)…it’s not particularly popular or relevant today.

Though Adam’s spectacle was obviously amazing…at the end of the day I think Kris might have had the better deal, singing with someone who has had a hit this millennium.

I still can’t get over Adam and his glamtastic self. He made KISS watchable and amazing. God, I love him!

On the other hand, I really like Santana and haven’t bought anything current of his for ages either. Oh crap they have Adam and ALlison together again leaving Kris with Danny again.

Actually I was thinking that Adam got the consolation prize, but showcased one way in which he could fit into the music scene after Idol, ‘cos too many people would be extremely unhappy if Adam loses.

Whoa. Dang, Jorge! I remember someone saying TPTB had to cut him (and Adam) off at the waist with the camera angle sometimes… Now I know why. :laugh_tb:

Does anyone else think that Adam has won because of the way they are showcasing him. He got a nice package and then the split screen with two of Kissà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s members. I think that he might have won and that is why they are showcasing him like that.

LOL at Jorge’s dancing. He was really getting into that song.

Heather Locklear

I want to see Allison and Adam again

It’s Lionel Richie’s song, and I seriously doubt that Danny had any say so about singing, “Hello.” Geesh, Danny can’t catch a break! They sounded good together.

Middle America just had a heart attack. :>

Middle American bought lots of KISS records back in the day… I’m feeling very nostalgic. Adam looks positively tame next to Gene Simmons. That must be the outfit the rumors were about… no ‘fro but those were some platform shoes.

Who is the girl in the silver gown they’ve shown a few times via close-up?
She was just on the screen doing her Hollywood kissy face

So is this our Kradam duet? They actually sound really good together. That was kinda short tho.

EEEE more DC time!!! and yay cars !!!

Uhh wow, they are singing with…Steve Martin?

Yes. They should duet on Ryan Cabrera’s “I Will Remember You”.

Awww. Cute. David gets to give them the cars. Love it.

Whoop for cars!!

The whole season has always been a march to crown Adam Lambert, IMO. What I find delicious is that a nobody cannon fodder from left field fought his little butt off to almost put a wrench in the works. That’s why I now officially love Kris Allen.

Yeah! Kris needs his new car as he expands his family.

They are really doing a good job tonight, I am enjoying this show a lot.

me 2!

I’ve tried to cut Gokey some slack, because the show sets some poor soul up as the villian every year and it was clearly his turn this year. But the dude is dead to me now. Hello? Seriously?? What an effing moron. And with Cook in the audience too. Take notes on how to handle your personal life with class Gokey.

WOW Megan that was bad

okay…..so I’m old…yes I remember KISS when they actually were relevant…and I really liked that

ADAM YOU ARE F-KIN AMAZINNNNNNN.
HBIC RIGHT THERE!

Steve Martin must not be that busy to sing with Sarver and Caw Caw. :twisted_wp:

Bottom line we don’t have a clue who won. This is probably the first year since Clay/Ruben that it is completely up in the air. Fingers crossed for my guy Kris though.

Now I know what annoyed me about Michael. He rarely supports the end of each line.

Megan looks pretty. Singing? Not so much.

Yeah! Kris needs his new car as he expands his family.

Lol, true!

That was totally freaking awesome. I love KISS. I have seen them in concert 4 times and I never get tired of hearing them. I know they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but ADAM ROCKED OUT. I was dancing around and singing in a tone that only Dog’s can hear but heck I absolutefreakingloved it. Now my ears are bleeding with Steve Martin and his banjo and Megan OUCHIE

I think it’s interesting that people keep saying Adam should have been singing with a more relevant group that fits him. But that’s just the thing…I don’t think there really are any current groups that fit Adam. That’s what makes him so perfect and unique. He can fill a void that obviously a lot of people are wanting to hear and see.

Okay it isn’t cool, but I love Steve Martin.

Hey- i actually really liked Megan and assuming she had to sing that song in that key which was too high for her, i thought she nailed it!

OMG COOK, KRIS AND ADAM IN THE SAME FRAME…HOOOOOT!!! =D

Adam owned KISS. Still wish they’d gotten Bowie for him.

Did not need to hear a Sarver/Corkrey duet. Would rather have had Steve Martin do “King Tut.” If any of you young’ins have never seen it, go to Youtube. It’s classic. Classic.

If Adam wins I wonder if he can sing ‘that song’ with KISS? That might fix it!

hayden0604
May 20th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
OK MJ WHY DONà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢T YOU JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lIL IS AMAZING, ALL OF YOU ARE JUST JEASLOUS BECAUSE YOU ARE STUCK @ HOME, PROBABBLY WEIGH WAY OVER 300 LBS. AND ALL YOU CAN THINK OF IS SITTING HOME, AND BASHING LIL WHEN SHE IS TRULY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

GO TO HELL, ALONG WITH YOUR FAT ASS!!!!!!!!

Hahahahaa. im sorry . just read that. had to point it out. that made my night.. thank you.

If Adam loses I’m done picking a favorite. Kat, Blake, Archie, see the tend

Okay, I’m FINALLY starting to get a little excited.

Well Hello is Lionel Ritchie’s song and he seemed fine singing it with Gokey.
Most people watching this show have probably forgotten Cook even did it.
And I’m not seeing any sacrilege. They’re all doing covers and nobody “owns” a song except its original creator.

Holy cow. Most of these guys don’t have the macho to sing Do You Think I’m Sexy. Trainwreck.

I think Adam was robbed. KISS was not the best choice as a duet for him.

Do we get a duet this year? We do get a duet, right?

Ellie2– I totally second that

Poor Steve Martin and Michael Sarver. Megan really did not do well with that at all. It was too high for her, but you know, that’s too bad. She probably had a week to figure out how to use her head voice and, instead of doing that, she decided to strain in her chest voice. She was flat, the strain showed on her face, and she didn’t really know her part when Michael came back with the first melody. Yikes.

Adam w/Kiss and Kris with Keith Urban were both really good duets.

Who thinks Kris will be marketed as a country artist? Show of hands?

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Lionel Richieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s song, and I seriously doubt that Danny had any say so about singing, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hello.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Geesh, Danny canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t catch a break! They sounded good together

Yeah, I’m sure they told him what to sing. He did sound good…sounded the best of the idols up to that point. I didn’t think Allison sounded that good on that song.

Megan Croakey sounds blue grassy! There’s something there I likee.

Oh here is Rod.

And I thought I was the only KISS hater in the crowd.

This is priceless…long but oh so worth it. And it’s by somebody who loved KISS back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG73XxHFpKQ is part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzP5I5dCymg is part 2

Yeah, I told you it is long, but part 2 is the best…It’s what I thought about the entire time KISS was on stage. Oh, and I do have a bit of a warped sense of humor.

Does this group song means that Rod Stewart is the special guest star?
So much for Michael Jackson…

Here comes Rod Stewart. Adam does the intro. Will he get to duet with him?

Rod can’t sing anymore. He was always raspy, but his voice wasn’t weak like it is now.

Only 2 of those guys should be singing Rod’s song!! :jittery_tb:

I thought I’d be ok if Adam didn’t win BUT after that performance I’ll be seriously disgusted if Kris wins. Adam rocked!!!

No Michael Jackson? Boo.

Rod Stewart’s voice’s lost its power. It’s reedy and pitchy.

I still love me some Rod Stewart even if he did have those throat problems and can no longer hit those notes.

Do you think sexy? Hell ya Adam!! Some of the others, not so much.

I can see who is going to be emceeing the tour ……. Mr Lambert!

Cindy Lauper was playing a dulcimer, not an autoharp. I’m Appalachian, and I know these things.

Does any of this remind you of last year. Adam is the Cook taking charge. Taking control of the stage. Right at home. Kris is the Archie. Kind of aww shucks, I’m glad to be here. I hope this year the Archie/Kris wins, but Adam is certainly at home performing. Love how his mom is rocking out to Rod Stewart. LOL

are they trying to make rod sound good?

Cook intoduced Bryan Adams last year. Adam introduced Rod Stewart. Hmmm.

RIP Rod Stewart’s voice…I was hoping for Los Paraguayos (like that would ever happen).

I like the way Kris and Anoop took care of Scott. Kris kept looking at Scott to make sure he was okay, and compensated for Scott when Scott overextended his body into Kris’ space. Sweet!

Love Adam’s voice. Doubt MJ is coming to the show.

If Adam WINS, I’m done picking a favorite too. Bo, Elliott, Melinda, Archie. Sure, the middle two got out 3rd and not 2nd, but I kinda didn’t care after they left.

And now I’m kinda sad about Archie, I deluded myself into thinking they WOULDN’T market him towards teenagers and that he’d really make a John Mayer-style album. Both my hopes were kinda shot.

Aren’t the swaybots tired already? It’s been over an hour.

ACook intoduced Bryan Adams last year. Adam introduced Rod Stewart. Hmmm.

I was thinking that too.

I wonder if that Ford commercial was the only duet we’ll hear from the boys–I thought they sounded really good together.

Hey MJ, Cindy Lauper was playing a Dulcimer, not an autoharp.

Rod Stewart! What is he wearing? Did he steal from Norman Gentle’s wardrobe?

Oh no, here is Tatiana. I’ll bet. She is just too awful.

I like Supernatural (the record Smooth is on). I bought it for my son when he was about 12 and then proceeded to confiscate it. Maria Maria is an amazing song.

nooo! I thought we got rid of her since we had BikiniGirl. Oh well.

No duet this year? Sadness

gokey was the best by a mile!

Yup–it’s definitely Tatiana.

BTW–I thought they really humiliated bikini girl. Kinda too mean to be funny.

Here comes Titiana’s award!

Are you kidding me, they saved Tatiana for the last performance of the night… SUPER LAME

This is ridiculous… I think I’m gonna be sick.

TATIANA :laugh_tb:

Allison Iraheta and Cyndi Lauper duet on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Time after Timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I LOVE this song. Cyndià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s playing the autoharp. They sound like they could have used more time to rehearse, but nice job.

Ohhh, can’t wait can’t wait! One of my all-time favourite songs.

Ok, Bikini Girl got punked. Tatiana just does it to herself. Sheesh.

Hahaha Tatiana!

LOL I loved Ruben’s expression. I think he didn’t realize that was all staged. Too funny.

This is so staged.

Remember they are going over like 7min so we have about 17min left

ah tatiana..i know everybody hates her but I LOVE HER1

So disappointed there’s no Kradam duet They sounded great on the Ford commercial

I keep losing connection to MJ. Must be all the action here tonight. {}

Was the Kara-ImplantGirl a surprise to Implant? I can’t tell. I so hope Kara stole her thunder.

Tatiana’s appearance– so NOT ad-libbed. ;>

Rod Stewart: Looked like someone’s great great great great grandpa they let out the coffin for his last song. I’m sorry but that was not pretty. Sometimes you have to know the song is over.

Best part about Tatiana was that she was sitting behind David Cook and we got to see him for a nanosecond.

Does any of this remind you of last year. Adam is the Cook taking charge. Taking control of the stage. Right at home. Kris is the Archie. Kind of aww shucks, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m glad to be here. I hope this year the Archie/Kris wins, but Adam is certainly at home performing.

Did you see where David A is sitting? Not even on an aisle. I wonder why the runners up come back at all.

Ok, some late reactions. First and foremost, what the hell is Danny trying to pull singing David Cook songs?!? Second, I want a duet! Third, who the hell sat Tatiana directly behind David Cook? Get her away from him!

So not looking forward to this place crashing in a few… Oh well.

Go Kradam! EEP. I’m excited.

It was obviously staged but seeing peoples reactions is what made it funny.

OMG

DUET!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

OMG…I am in heaven right now!

KRADAM DUET!!! We Are The Champions!

with MF’ing QUEEN! oh this is awesome

HOLY CRAP!!!!

QUEEN. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

That’s the big surprise:) Great

They are so the champions!!!!

Adam’s voice is just so … out there interesting…

QUEEN!!!

Adam has to win after this!

I am actually kind of dug the performance with Stevie Martin. I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s because of the banjo playing and I like Michaelà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singing on the song. I didn’t care for Megan’s singing.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve tried to cut Gokey some slack, because the show sets some poor soul up as the villian every year and it was clearly his turn this year. But the dude is dead to me now. Hello? Seriously?? What an effing moron. And with Cook in the audience too. Take notes on how to handle your personal life with class Gokey.

I don’t think Danny planed to sing that song just to annoy David Cook and his fans. I am a David Cook fan and I am not annoyed at all with Danny singing that song. I love David and I think that he did a good job with that song, but he doesn’t own it, Lionel does. And I doubt that DC is angry that Danny got to sing that song with Lionel Richie.

I seriously doubt that Danny sung that sung to one up David Cook. I think he sung that song because it is apart of the medley that he and Lionel were singing. It’s very possible that Lionel suggested singing that song in their medley, it is one of his biggest hits.

Also, I wish that the guys would have got to really sing with Rod, instead of just singing before him and him taking the stage by himself. I would have liked to hear some of them sing with him.

They will have found a loophole that justifies giving it to Adam if Kris won. They are just not going to let that happen folks.

HOLY CRAP!!!! Finally Queen!!!!! OMG

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!

On that last note they should have harmonized–Kris down a third.

GEEZ………..that was……there are no words!!!!!

Bryan May!!!!! We would NEVER have had this moment if it was Adam/Gokey. I LOVE THEM BOTH.

I’ve entered PARADISE!!!! Kris, Adam and Queen!! *SQUEEEEEEEE*

I got teary-eyed with that one.

What an ass Adam is, trying to outsing Kris like that. J/K, I know he couldn’t help it.

all this does for me is making me wish allison was in the running.

I’m getting nervous, the Nokia sounds more pro Adam. I just hope they all are classy if he loses (there are stupid people out there)

OMG OMG OMG OMG ASDHGAJSFHDGSJDGHFJAS
QUEEN ADAM KRIS = AMAZING AMZING PERFECT PERFECT

OMG OMG OMGO OMOMG OGMOGMOG

I think Tatiana was PLACED there just for that moment.
Doubt she was behind Cook the whole night.
They gad to get her close to the stage for the mini-performance.

I have not seen Archuleta.

Pause TiVo….bathroom break.

Im fucking speechless. My heart is pounding, Im sweating, Im shaking, Im fucking orgasmic over the Queen segment.

Fucking ridiculous is what it was.

Bikini Girl is such a… Oh forget it – what I’d like to call her is so un-PC that A.I. would probably reach through mj’s blog and through my monitor to actually physically muzzle me. Let’s just say that for me, she’s ten times worse than a morph of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Wait – no, that combo is too horrible to contemplate. But she IS on a par with those two, in my books. UGGGHHHHHHH.

What happened with Scott and Matt dueling? I thought it was a sure thing, do they have the time to fit this?

Ok, some late reactions. First and foremost, what the hell is Danny trying to pull singing David Cook songs?!? Second, I want a duet! Third, who the hell sat Tatiana directly behind David Cook? Get her away from him!

AGREE :nono_tb:

OH
MY
GOD

we LOVE the champions!!

Oh My Frickin God!!!

Un believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROCKINFRICK!INRIDICULOUS

That might just edge out “Slow Ride” as my fave duet this season.

Eeeep last commercial break…nerves setting in here!

I can’t believe they pulled this off with nobody knowing!!!

OMG, OMG …….. Adam just has to win this now. I love Kris but it just wouldn’t seem right somehow now…….

On that last note they should have harmonizedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’Kris down a third.

Agreed.

Ok calmed down as much as I can, that was a heart thumper right there. OMG

Does anyone else feel like they need a cigarette after that?

Holy hell, m-f’in QUEEN. I’m remembering why I love this stupid show.

Yeah Queen!!Kris I don’t think Queen is in your wheelhouse or comfort zone that much nice job but not great…..Adam very good job…Your no Freddy Mercury…

DAMN

Wow, the fans are getting crazy with the power voting! 100 mil!

OMG YAY KRIS!

OMG OMG OMG…..SO NERVOUS!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…………………

NOT KRIS!!!!!!!!

Kris WON!!!!!! YIPEEE!!!!!!!

KRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The underdog wins!!!

Aw… Yay for Kris.

Oh no

Robbery!

Meh.
Adam is still my AI.

SIMON IS NOT HAPPY

this is a JOKE

If I can’t say anything nice I’m not going to.

Simon isn’t a happy camper.

Oh No…. Not No Boundries again… Hopefully he can change it up for his cd.

OMG! Shit

LOL, OMG ROFLMAO

Bring on Adam’s cd already please

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG KRIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSS OMGGGGGGGG HE WOOOON THIS IS TOO PERFECT THIS IS AMAZIIINGGGG HE WOOOOONNN I CAN’T BELIEVE IT THANKKKKK YOU AMERICAAA THANKKK YOUUUUU!!!!

Well, good luck Kris. America has voted.

Kris is laughing b/c now he can’t believe that he has to sing that smelly song.

Archuleta is sitting in about the sixth row behind Kris’s parents in the second seat from the aisle. There’s a blonde woman next to him on the aisle.

I’m honestly fine with Kris winnning. I’m happy for him. Adam was my favorite by a little bit but I love Kris too. He deserves it!

AMERICA SAYS NO TO PIMPING

I thought I wasn’t be as sad if he lost. But boy, I feel bad that (because I love Kris)I feel so down. What an anti-climax. I think even Kris wanted Adam to win. For reals.

I’m just plain ….stunned.

I’m so sorry Adam! I’m hurting inside.

At least they lowered the key for Kris for No Boundaries.

Whoa, KRIS WON?!!!!?!?!?!?!

CELEBRATORY DANCE FOR FIFTY BILLION HOURS!!!!

But blah, I feel kinda bad for Adam, I’m pretty sure the judges overpimping had something to do with it.

Well, I can’t say its an epic fail, since I do like Kris. At least Adam doesn’t have to sing that crapola song all summer. Kris’s sing-out was terrible, but its not really his fault.

Adam owned Kris all night, and all season. Oh well, at least Kris isn’t Gokey.

Archuleta is sitting in about the sixth row behind Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s parents in the second seat from the aisle. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a blonde woman next to him on the aisle.

yay isnt Archie cute

WHAT A FUCKING JOKE

SO done with Idol.

Joke Joke Joke.

It should be called American Idol: The Search for Middle America’s Highest Vote Getter…Fuck Talent

Congratulations Kris. He is talented, but I must say he is the weakest singer out of all of the AI winners. But he has his own set of skills, he’s as cute as a button and seems like a nice guy.

This is so anticlimatic.

Go forth and be brilliant Adam ……. the world is yours for the taking now.

Well I guess America just wasn’t brave enough this year.

Here come the “Kris lost because America isn’t ready for a gay winner!” headlines. I wish the media would just let Kris enjoy it and accept people liked his singing better. But, of course, they won’t.

I can’t believe he lost. what is going on? This is surreal. How can anyone who watched the show tonight tell me Adam isn’t the rightful winner?!!
Travesty.

I think Allison was about to cry too.

Well, it’s America’s vote. Good luck Kris! I wish you the best!

Good luck Adam! Get a good agent and a good songwriter (not Kara, Cathy nor Mitch!) who can do amazing things for you. This fan here will be waiting for your CD, your concert and your musical! If you come to Asia, remember to hire a good publicist who knows the local senstivities. We Asian fans will be waiting for you here!

Congrats to Kris.

But where the hell was Matt‘s duet? (presumably with Scott…they got shafted for Megan & Sarver?)

I hope this teaches Simon a big lesson on over the top in your face pimping!! Adam loses because someone’s HUGE self image of always being right.

On to the Year of Adam. I wonder if he’ll tour with Queen.

That was beyond anti-climatic and as much as I adore Kris, I don’t believe for one minute he would have won this had it not been for the anti-gay sentiments and some of the religious zealots. There I said it, it’s done.

Poor kid is going to be the Idol having that hanging over his head. In his own words ‘Adam deserved this’.

I liked Kris, and I was kinda pulling for the underdog win. Screw TPTB and their manipulations and pimping! Still, it seems… off. LOL. I thought I would enjoy that more than I did. I guess I wanted Adam to take it after all. But I do like them both.

Well, Dial Idol has yet to be wrong in showcasing the winner for the finale on their site. Even with it being as wonky as it was this season, it had Kris at the top.

Michael Sleazak is going to have to die his hair Allison Irahetaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s red now.

Also, Kris is our first married Idol.

Poor Kris

My cousin talked to Katy before the show tonight.. Unbelievable! We are crying/shaking! Congrats Kris!!

It time we have a voting limit. Power voting is ruining the show, we need a vote limit. I’m sorry but this is the biggest joke since Hicks.

AMERICA SAYS NO TO PIMPING

This!
Both Adam and Kris are amazing and will make brilliant cds. Winning/losing guarantees nothing.

Wow, that’s quick. Here’s your trophy Kris, you’re at the top of your game Kris. Now sing this crap and kiss your career goodbye. What Idol giveth, Idol taketh away.

So, now we must contemplate how we can have an African American president but not a gay Idol. America the homophobic. But hey Adam, you’re free. Get your ass outside, give Perez a big wet one and officially come out. A lot of us are ready to celebrate who you are.

Oh Adam… You are my idol. He reached this far despite polarizing the audience from the musical taste, performance taste and of course the so called lifestyle debate. Anticlimatic for me. The consolation would be – its not Gokey, its Kris – a nice guy and he do not have to sing No Boundaries. And I will get his CD earlier i think

West Coast here. How did Adam take it. I was hoping for Adam to win, but at the same time, he has a bit more freedom. I do feel bad for Kris as it doesn’t quite feel right that he won. But he’s a likeable guy with talent.

That was one class act. I feel a little bad for Kris, even he knows who won and tomorrow all anyone will be talking about is Adam. Think season 2 with Clay only multiply it. Kris is good but he aint that good but he’s real hard not to like, just a nice kid who worked it out and kicked everyone’s ass. I wish him well.

Adam is a stah and it really made me happy to see how well they get along. And I want to kick Danny and Sarver’s ass, I dont like either of them….at all.

I didnt feel the urgency for Adam that I felt for Taylor in season 5. I think its because he has already become all that anyone is talking about and he has already shown the world who he is and what he can do. He gave me some of the best months of my life and like Taylor, he got me through a rough, hard, cold, long winter. Every Tuesday was an adventure and he gave me an escape from life.

I wish them both well. This was the best season ever.

Puts the carrot bunches and the bunny slippers and the bat cave and the secret decoder ring away for another year.

MJ, your awesome. Absolutely awesome and I am proud to have been a part of another season of Idol on your now famous blog. You did good.

Now I start going through withdrawals. I’ll be starting the valium drip.

AMERICA SAYS NO TO PIMPING

True Dat.

None of the major sites, Yahoo, Aol seem in a rush to put up the results. I feel bad for Kris, he will always be remembered a that guy that beat Adam

I have to say that is a disappointing end to this season, but at least Adam doesn’t have to sing that piece of shit coronation song.

What a week for my reality TV favs. I loved Shawn on DWTS and cracked late last night and threw Kris some votes. He just has a better tone to his voice than Adam. And while he may be kind of a white bread winner, I’m glad he won. Kris even did a half way decent job on that POS coronation song. Even more satisfying, Adam would have easily beaten Gokey. So what can I say. For me a rather good night.

Other thoughts: Lil and Gokey were great. Alexis left way too soon. Allison is another one whose tone I just don’t dig. Anoop, go back to grad school.

Yeah Kris – and Danny’s fans helped him to win it!

I’m not unhappy. Now BMG has two viable artists.

If Kris was second, it wouldn’t look right to push him as much as he will need. Adam will kill it in any case.

First call from ODL is to Dr. Luke, who made Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Katy Perry and even Flo Rida.

I’m sure he will write No. 1 singles for both of them. Now why the motherfuck did they not ask him to write the coronation song?

edit: if you don’t follow my rules I will put you in moderation

I’m done picking favorites. Adam the world knows who the real Idol is

P.s Idol have tryouts in Baltimore (the only major city on the east coast not visited)

“Adam Deserved this”-KRIS ALLEN!!! America let down.

Awwww Adam I was hoping he would win, but hes going to be okay. hes too awesome

I’m SO HAPPY Kris Allen is the new American Idol!

I’m always lurking around, this is my first time posting.

I wanna thank you MJ, for everything you do for the idolsphere.

I am not ever gonna waste so many months of my life watching this show next season.

I’m no longer an AI fan. Just an Adam Lambert fan, forever. This guy is gonna be the next great thing. Just wait and see.

I’ve read not a single comment and I probably won’t ever… so with that…

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen duet on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“We Are the Championsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Oh look! The first surprise of the night. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Queen. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Brian May on guitar and the rest of the Top 13 and a choir are on stage too.

This. My highlight. The evening. The End.

Adam Lambert, you Rock. You’re the MAN. I don’t give a shit what middle American says.

Kris Allen, you Rock. You are special too, Dude. Keep on keepin’on…

holy shit
HOLY SHIT
HOOOOOLLLLLYYYYYYY

Congratulations KRIS BB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m stunned, but not unhappy.
I really wanted Adam to win, but I guess he won’t have Kara’s shadow haunting him anymore. [/consoling self]

This is the hardest personal hit i have taken from Idol. This is a travesty.

This season was all about ADAM..sad that it didnt end the way it should. Evidently America still is very prejudice and cannot accept a gay American Idol..sadness..maybe next year…altho I doubt it

did you all notice Simon did not stand up for Kris?? LOL. Anways, good luck to kris. hes a great guy.

America the homophobic.

I know emotions are high right now but Kris was in the bottom 3 as many times as Adam was (once)
And for top 2, they were 1mil votes apart. Therefore, it’s reasonable to believe that they were pretty
close to the same in popularity. Let’s not instantly assume that Adam lost because of the gay thing.
If America were homophobic, wouldn’t Adam have gone out a lot sooner?
Not winning is not the end of the world or the end of a career.
I’m sure Kris and Adam both have bright futures.

edit

ROFLMAOOOOO I knew he’d win!

The only good thing about this is Adam wont have to have no boundaries as his first single. Wonder why they didnt say the vote difference between Adam and Kris.

Adam would have beaten Danny Gokey. If Adam voters split their votes with Kris to bump Danny out at 3rd, they made a mistake. Engineering the final two you wanted may have cost you the winner you wanted.

Did anyone notice Danny helping Scott up to the judges area at the end of the show? What a douche!

Both guys were extremely classy tonight.

I feel bad Kris’ first single is such an awful piece of shit.

I feel like Kris won’t get the winner treatment… just a feeling. Many will probably concentrate on Adam.

I’m surprised Ryan didn’t say how close the voting was… or did he say something about it?

I have respect for Kris and wish him luck… but based on an entire season Adam should of won. If we based votes on 1 night David Archuelta would of won last year.

MJ sounds really sad on Rickey.org. We feel your pain MJ!

WE FEEL YOUR PAIN ADAM!!!!!!!! :drunk_tb:

Adam fans wanted Kris with him in the top 2 didnt they? I’m sure they all regret this know and i saw this coming.How many times did Ryan say surprise?

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If your mad at Kris take it out on fans not him.All Kris did was perform his best and his fans are the reason he won.You cant blame a guy for having die-hard fans.I predict Adam will go far.Even Kris admitted it-Adam should of win.As a kris fan i agree.

If the contest had been in the UK, Adam would have won. More developed minds. Most US people are not ready yet. Grow up people. And I say US people because there are more countries in the American continent.

Adam Lambert got Melinda Doolittle’d. They peak really early, stay consistent, and don’t get many fans as they go along after a certain point. Meanwhile you have people like Jordin and Kris who start of consistently and show great progress. I think that’s who lots of fans support as they grow – and they pick up the fans of those who get voted out (usually). People love the underdogs. =)

But whatever. Adam doesn’t need to be champ to be successful. He’ll be alright. I’m sure.

Not to take away from Kris, though. I was rooting for him and he really does deserves this! Well done. =)

Its not that hard to believe that people preferred Kris over Adam. yes, things can be that simple and not all about agendas. America prefers Kris, and thats that.

Of course I am disappointed that Adam did not win because he surely deserved to . He was phenomenal all season long – what a class act !

Kris is a nice guy and has talent – he is just the polar opposite of Adam – even kris seemed in shock that he won and Adam did not – if that is not telling , I don’t know what it .

I hope both do really well and that Adam becomes as famous as Freddy Mercury – he is one seriously talented dude . Luv ya , Adam .

If the contest had been in the UK, Adam would have won. More developed minds. Most US people are not ready yet. Grow up people. And I say US people because there are more countries in the American continent.

Yep and one of them has a gay Idol.

I’ve decided im leaving this country because we officially can’t get a single fucking thing right.

Sad to see Adam lose. I guess congrats to Kris. Enjoy your first single?

But really, in a year? Who’s going to be still around? I do think, even if they both were good, America got it wrong.

The true Idol is MJ, she works her ass off to keep us all satisfied and up to date. I thank you for keeping THE BEST idol site on in internet enjoyable. I look foward to your work on Idol as well as the other stuff you update us on!!!!

Adam was the really star of this season, another Chris Daughty story for A.I Hall of Shame. Adam will outsell Kris by millions. This was a really shitty, crappy season..first Allison and then Adam..the best two contestants…WHATEVER last year was 100000 times better, and the right guy won! Go Cookie

Aww, man is it gonna SUCK for Kris once he hits the press junket. I can’t be mad at him. He’s a swell guy. But he didn’t deserve to win. He KNEW he didn’t deserve the title and even said it OUT LOUD after being crowned. And that was the most SUBDUED crowd I’ve ever seen after a winner was announced. All they could muster up was polite applause.

Well, Kris fans, enjoy your moment tonight, because it won’t last long. Because starting tomorrow the negative media onslaught is gonna hit like a TSUNAMI!! The media will brand Kris as the “accidental” winner due to the anti-Gay vote. This makes IDOL look bad and AMERICA look even WORSE.

This is the LEAST legitimate win since Clay lost to Ruben – BANK ON IT!!

P.S. Adam is gonna RULE THE FUCKING MUSIC WORLD!!!!

yay kris! :clap_tb:

Wow, and I thought a lot of Adam fans would be more supportive. Thanks to those who do support it, by the way.

People are taking this crap way too seriously. Don’t turn it into a culture war. I already had two people get pissed over this AFTER they said they supported me voting for Kris.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m surprised Ryan didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say how close the voting wasà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ or did he say something about it?

You are correct. He didn’t. I was waiting on the edge of my seat thinking he would say something to the effect of how far the votes seperating the 2 were but we got nothing in that regard tonight. He did say that close to 100 million votes came in but that was it in terms of the numbers.

Congrats to Kris. I hate that he has to sing that awful song though.

Well, I agree that Archie should have won last year. He was great on the finale. However, I think Adam has been losing steam for a few weeks. So I don’t think one night did him in. Coming in 2nd won’t hurt him if he has the goods. And he’s spared alot of crap gigs that Kris now has to do.

Please don’t wish negative media on Kris. He doesn’t deserve it. I don’t think people take this show seriously enough to give him a hard time. Plus people love an underdog. He’ll do fine.

The media and the judges pimped Adam way past the point it made sense to the public.

I am so done with AI…I like Kris and all, but no way did he deserve that win over ADAM…..I am stunned, pissed, sad all in one….

Congrats Kris…

Yeah, let’s surprise MJ while she’s busy with Rickey and make her feel better.

MJ for the Best Blog EVAH!

HIP HIP HOORAY! HIP HIP HOORAY! HIP HIP HOORAY!
:clap_tb: :clap_tb:

I’m scared for Kris.
The media is evillllllllll.

So does that mean Adam will only get to sing 2 songs on tour?? BOOOOOOO

Did Scott get to sing a single note solo? I bet he and Matt were supposed to have a duet, and it was cut.

I don’t know… I really love Kris… but I don’t know. I said I’d be happy for him, and I sort of am, but my heart is torn into pieces. I just feel that Adam deserved it more. However, on the contrary, I have downloaded more studio versions from Kris. Ugh. But Adam’s duet was Kiss was BRILLIANT. He is a true performer, entertainer, and rock star. I wish him all the best. The reason I wanted Kris to come in second though, was because I knew the press and media would give him a hard time if he happened to win. I can see it now. Headlines saying how much America hates gays and homophobics. That sucks. But, congrats Kris. We all love you, and wish you all the best. Adam… you KNOW that you could’ve came in tenth and still had the best career and publicity of ALL the finalists combined. Both a true class act. (Wow, writing this actually makes me feel a whole lot better) Not as upset as I was a few minutes ago!

The only good thing about this is Adam wont have to have no boundaries as his first single. Wonder why they didnt say the vote difference between Adam and Kris.

I am curious though – If its near – I would say: yeah it is not about gay vs christian or it is not as significant. However if the voting gap is large – then there is some questionable issues that is not limited to hometown/regional advantage but also the issue above. I hope those people who vote for Kris will support him. Kris might have his fanbase but i wonder how many the casual voters will continue to follow him if the motivation is not for his music.

Well – Adam fans wanted Kris instead of Gokey because i think Adam would be happier throughout the post idol interview and tour if he does not have to be with Gokey often.

So does that mean Adam will only get to sing 2 songs on tour?? BOOOOOOO

He gets 3 I believe

ohh comeee on kris deserved this so muchhh!!! People voted for him because he’s an awesomeee singer! OH AND IDOL? LEARN SOMETHING PLEASE…PEOPLE DON’T BELIEVE IN THE PIMPING CRAP SO STOP DOING IT AND LET THE PUBLIC CHOOSE THEIR FAVORITE! THEY DID IT LAST YEAR WITH DAVID COOK THEY DID THIS YEAR WITH KRIS ALLEN =D

P.S: ADAM LAMBERT is going to be JUST FINE he’s an AWESOME singer too!

I’m glad for both of them. Winning may help propell Kris a little more and Adam coming in second means he doesn’t have to attach himself to that horrible song. You can tell neither one wants to do that song but hopefully people will forget it quickly and concentrate on his kind of music.

I do find it a little funny though. Everyone was expecting an Adam/Danny finale. Kris was the one standing in the way for both of them. Kris is the one who beat out Danny, not Adam and so some Danny fans get behind the one guy that took their favorites chance away. They couldn’t see past their hatred for Adam to see that. Oh well they were both great. They both won in their own way and tomorrow they will be signing contracts and be on their way to great success.

I do think that this will be the last AI I will watch though. This was the first time I really got involved, maybe a little too involved, even bordering on obsession and its draining. Then reality sets in and you think geez its just a show and I really don’t have a stake in this. Ugh! I need a drink.

I can’t read all of the comments because I don’t want to see bad stuff written about two really cool talented guys, and I don’t want to be one who says something I might regret.

I will say that Adam Lambert is one of the most talented guys to ever grace the idol stage. One of the most charismatic, and creative as well. I don’t know why he didn’t get enough votes, but he certainly didn’t lose.

He showed tonight why people will be talking about him for a long time.

Sing baby, sing.

Congratulations to Kris. Everyone counted him out of this thing, just as they’re doing right now. He’s a wonderful musician and singer. His music is actually more relevant.

edit: GAH STOP LECTURING PEOPLE

I’m not lecturing anyone. Just responding to some media and possibly the judges. Especially, Simon.

I really don’t want to take away from Kris’ win, but the best singer didn’t win tonight. This win had to do with everything but singing. Let’s face it: America is not ready for Adam or anyone like him. As hard as it is to realize, it’s true. How very sad.

As for the pimping, I can’t believe people are holding Adam responsible for something that is completely out of his control, just as it was out of Archuleta’s control last year. I don’t like the pimping, but I’d never take my frustration out on the contestant. Besides, Adam earned the praise and each and every accolade. It wasn’t bestowed upon him without merit. That’s the difference.

What happens next is Adam will overshadow Kris regardless. The media and the executives are chomping at the bit to get to him this very moment. Adam will be the buzz, not Kris.

Both are class acts and Kris’ “Adam deserved this; I’m sorry” statement after he won breaks my heart, but he’s absolutely right.

Just finished putting my six year old daughter to bed. She collapsed into a bawling pile of tears when the winner was announced. She, like her mama, is a huge Adam fan. Hard to explain why he didn’t win to a six year old. Frankly, don’t really understand it myself. But I know he’s got a huge superstar career ahead of him and we’ll be supporting him all the way. Go Glambert!

well I’m happy! I think either deserved to win and they both should have great careers! I can’t wait to see them in concert and I can’t wait to buy both Kris’s and Adam’s albums! Congrats Kris and Adam!!

haha wow what a story. who would have ever guessed when Kris stepped out to sing Man in the Mirror that he would win it all? i remember people being surprised and pissed that he even made the top 13 over matt. wow. wow. i can’t believe it. i honestly thought adam would win, even though i’ve been supporting kris all along.
congrats to kris…and adam fans – don’t worry, be happy! now adam doesn’t have to release that terrible song.

Kris didn’t even want to win! It’s only fair for that title to go to Adam. Again, singing competition people. His voice is better by miles. At least he won’t have to release the coronation song though.
The judges looked PISSED, didn’t they? I think Simon was lying when he said both of them deserved it, what do you think??

And I know no one wants to talk about this right now but why didn’t Scott get a solo?? All of the top 10 except for him got one. That’s not cool. And why did Lil get such a big song by herself with Queen Latifah?? yuck. I was actually pretty disappointed in the rest of the top 13 performances except for Danny’s.

terps
May 20th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
So does that mean Adam will only get to sing 2 songs on tour?? BOOOOOOO

He gets 3 I believe

If it’s like last year’s tour, the winner gets 5 songs, the runner-up gets 4 and everyone else gets 3.

WHAT FUCKING SHOW WERE YOU WATCHING?!?!?! AI is officially all about politics.

This is a travesty. The hardest hit i have personally taken from Idol.

It’s a television show buddy. It is not a travesty. Some of you take television shows too seriously. Kris had more fans apparently. This has nothing to do with you. Both will be major stars and I wish them both major success.

If tour is like last year then Adam should get 4, Kris 5 (but that inlcudes No boundaries), and everyone else gets 3.

I am with Dingo on comparing how I felt about this year vis-a-vis Season 5. One made me happy and this one made me sad.

I really, really liked Kris, but he is the lesser light here. Simply no question. I would hate to be following the Adam supernova on the Idols tour.

Both should be fine, but heaven knows Adam would be a whole lot more fun watching on this post Idol journey with all the attention the winner gets.

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/05/20/were-live-blogging-the-american-idol-finale-2/

10:15 pm – BUT WAIT! THEREà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢S MORE!! The press room left the feed up after the show went off the air and I NEEEED to share what I just witnessed. Right after Kris won, he was whisked away to backstage, where a crew was waiting for him to say à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to Disney World!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Kris, being a low key dude, wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t giving the producer what he wanted. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Be more excited!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Kris tried to up the energy. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to Disney World!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“You can do better than that! SCREAM IT!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Kris tried again. The producer pushed more. Kris tried again. And then an à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  stage manager rushed in and started yelling at the other producer. à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the best youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re gonna get! Let him be himself! He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do excitement!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so depressed that I witnessed that. Okay, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m done now. Thanks for reading!

I don’t think it was homophobia, it was an anti-American Idol vote. The public was fed up with the favoritism shown. Sure Adam has a great voice, but the producers pimped him all season and the judges fell all over themselves to praise him–even when he had an off night. Kris got put down and dismissed.

That said, Adam’s the better singer. He nailed the Kiss song and will have a solid career in spite of this. It’s another upset of a sort–but a little different from last year insofar as Archuleta fit the role of runner-up more comfortably than Adam will. Not that Archuleta’s talent was ever in any way inferior to Cook’s, but he was only seventeen and his humility was real. He was sincerely happy with the results so long as he could keep on singing. With Adam it’s very different. He’s actually had more experience than Kris as a performer and he’s got infinitely more ego. This has got to hurt.

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Kris defied all odds: no coverage pre-top 36, ONE pimp spot, lambasting by the judges, under-advertised, and underestimated. AND HE WON IT ALL!!!

I am elated. America could not have picked a more worthy, talented, gracious, and honorable winner!!! To win a majority of votes on a finale when more votes were cast than ever before shows that Kris will be successful. I couldn’t be more happy!

It’s really sad that people are trying to make this about homosexuality. Adam did not mention that once all season…most Americans probably don’t know. Not everyone goes to VFTW every day.

There are 100 factors that go into this. Homophobia is at best a small one. Lots of people voted for Adam precisely because he is gay and they wanted a gay Idol. It’s just one small factor. Small town Southern voters very often win because the South votes en mass, even when there is absolutely no culture war issues.

I really don’t think this is a culture war thing. As I say, there are so many factors, why pinpoint the most divisive one?

i love kris..he is humble and nice and talented. but honestly, im very sad for adam. i think tonight proved what a star he is. between his song with kiss, and the greatest duet, IMO in idol history, with kris and Queen, where he carried the whole song..just showed that he is a star, no two ways about it.

congratulations kris, you are the nicest guy!

HOW AWESOME WAS ADAM WITH KISS ….AND KRIS WAS MISPLACED WITH QUEEN…IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN JUST ADAM!!

AT LEAST ADAM DOESNT HAVE TO SING ABOUT HURRICANES!

ADAM I WILL BE THE FIRST TO BUY YOUR CD!!

Adam Lambert NOT winning American Idoi will go down in history as the biggest mistake in the history of reality television.
America turned its back on a unique talent.

This is the first time I have actually been upset by reality TV. And I feel like such a fool. It really hit me that Adam wasn’t winning when every time they went to the judges panel, Simon had massive bitchface.

Just you wait and see, Kris’ win is going to get RIPPED TO SHREDS in the media. We all know the media was on Adam’s side ALL THE WAY and they will continue to be.

I feel bad for Kris, the next week is gonna be AWKWARD!!

Thanks for the tour info. 4 is better than 2. The more adam the better.

It really does seem anti-climatic that Kris won considering he OWNED this season…and from all accounts IÂ ¨’ve read thus far…the night too!. Can’t wait to see the videos. Come on MJ!

I have no doubt that Kris won due to votes cast by those who do not like the fact Adam is gay and by the so-called “Christians” who voted for Danny…no way were they going to vote for Adam.

Adam knows this, and while I am sure he is okay with not winning, he is very intelligent and realizes what happened.

While Kris is talented and has had a couple of near moments…I dont think he has ANY star power and when all is said and done he will show himself to be rather mediocre in the world of music and forever be that nice cute boy he won over Adam.

Adam is the true winner of the season.

To quote my 83 yo mom, “I am now going into a deep depression.” On the other hand Adam doesn’t have to sing the craptacular “No Boundaries”, and he totally rocked out with Queen. Allison’s duet with Cyndi brought tears to my eyes. Those two are the real winners.

Okay, that’s it for me. No more American Idol, because it is now Christian Idol and I’ve never been one to center on Christian Programming. Too bad, I loved this show. BUT after tonight I see a control I resent and wont have any part of. They lost control of the White House and now they want to control the entertainment industry. Well all I can say, is bye bye.

I am disappointed, but not surprised. I think Kris’ reaction said it all. Even he knew Adam deserved to win. This is going to be one ugly mess tomorrow. All the press will be talking about is Adam losing, not Kris winning. Never seen anything like this before. I can’t even write anything about this right now.

J.S.G.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Adam Lambert NOT winning American Idoi will go down in history as the biggest mistake in the history of reality television.
America turned its back on a unique talent.

Amen

Must add a huge thumbs up and thank you to MJ. You, and this blog, totally RAWK! :thumbup_tb:

Saying Adam lost because he was gay is a little shallow and kind of unfair to Kris. It’s possible that people appreciated Kris’ artistry and musicianship more than Adam’s.

I picked Adam to win it all, but I thought Kris had five or six really standout performances this season. I can see why people liked him.

The same thing happened last year. The frontrunner, the pimped one, lost to the guy who snuck up behind him.

I feel bad for Kris, because some people are going to say he won because people didn’t want a gay Idol. That can’t make him feel good. And I don’t think it’s true.

I agree with those who’ve said Kris needs to win more than Adam does. Adam can succeed and has succeeded in many arenas, such as musical theater, but Kris is purely a musician and will need the support of the recording industry.

I think Kris loves to be a musician. Adam loves to be a performer. Adam will do fine. They will get very similar record deals.

In 8 seasons of watching this, that was the most PATHETIC victory yet. It was like there was too much time; no one knew what to do; people weren’t that excited. Even Kris didn’t seem that excited.

I agree that Kris had a lot of momentum going into the finals. His 2 best performances were in the past 2 weeks. Whereas, Adam had supremely brilliant moments earlier on….and then had to hold on.

But I think the biggest problem is the power voting. No offense to Kris fans, but that wasn’t AMERICA deciding, It was 12 year old girls with unlimited texting deciding.

I predicted Kris’ winning consistently from Top 36 on. This show is so rigged, it has gotten pretty silly. I look for the ratings next year to show an even more significant drop off than the one mj mentioned for yesterday. The overnights should be interesting.

Woot! I’m absolutely thrilled that Kris won! :clap_tb: Strangely though, I’m not bawling my eyes out like last year when my favourite DC won

The duets were ok, my favourites were definitely Kris & Keith Urban, and Danny & Lionel Ritchie. I KNEW Danny was going to sing Hello and I thought he did a great job! I love Allison but I wasn’t really feeling the duet between her and Cyndi Lauper.

Adam would have beaten Danny Gokey. If Adam voters split their votes with Kris to bump Danny out at 3rd, they made a mistake. Engineering the final two you wanted may have cost you the winner you wanted.

Payback by Gokey’s fans worked because of the crap we had to put up with all season.

Stunned. I was stunned last night on DWTS too. Both the best contestants were beaten in shocking upsets. Lousy tv week for me.
But I have long wished that AI would limit the number of votes for each phone line .. to something like 10 or less. That way, the winners would be decided by a real majority of people and not just necessarily a bunch of block voting die-hards. I don’t know if it would have changed the outcome tonight, but I still think it’s a better way to select America’s favorites.

Wow, Kris earned this title each and every step of the way!!!! I am so happy for him!!!! :clap_tb: :thumbup_tb: :clap_tb:

TBH, I’m sure no one is more happy for Kris than Adam Lambert. Well, maybe his wife, yay! and parents and maybe Arkansas.

I loved Kris’s reaction! Tonight is about Kris y’all! (I’m not southern.)

I haven’t read any comments, but Adam will be just fine.

Loved the finale show! Was so much goodness, I can’t even begin! I love bluegrass! Too funny that caw, caw girl sang a song off of the Crow album.

ETA: Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May”, FTW!!!! “We are the Champions”, FTW!!!!

The only thing I didn’t like was bikini girl! What’s new? (My daughter said it was her tan. lol.) I didn’t like how they featured the others that were against the golden award winners either…Norman and Tatiana were kinda funny though!

So Adam thinks that sining 80′s Glam rock and a duet with a band that hasn’t been around since that time will get him a current career?!?! Time check, it’s 2009…..

Thank goodness I won’t have to hear that awful screaching, drama queen on my TV ever again…….

Congrats to Kris…..the guy with the MOST VOTES!

:sad_tb:

Kris is a really nice guy, but I can’t shake my sadness for Adam enough to be able to comment yet.

Wow, just finished watching. For me for you, Cook and Adam stole the show tonight in a big way with their performances…one ripped my heart out, the other made me whoop with delight. But congrats, Kris, I guess. I thought I’d be more okay with Kris winning. He’s talented. I enjoyed him this season. But the thing is, Adam was such a freakin STAR in that Kiss duet, free to be batshit crazy Adam, I got really pissed off for a minute thinking about how much he had to reign himself in all season to please the silly public and in the end they STILL didn’t get it. Oh well. Looks like America and I are only destined to see eye to eye on AI winners once in a millenium. I am confident, however, that I have excellent taste in Idol faves, so it must be America’s problem. Ha. Kris will do fine. Adam will do more than fine. And David Cook is an amazing, amazing artist who outdid Kara and her artistry and her crack team of “songwriters.” AI probably doesn’t deserve any of those boys. Ohm.

Cook fans, don’t forget to buy your Permanent downloads. It’s for a good cause. I don’t have much more to say, really.

Some of you are classless. If only all of you had the class of Adam and Kris. Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s favorite won. It has nothing to do with politics. AMERICA chose their favorite now show the class Adam and Kris have and be proud of the other guy. Some of you are a joke and unbelievably disrespectful and are acting like babies.

THIS!

It’s a tv show. Designed to sell you things. That’s all.

Both will get a record contract and both will have an opportunity to do well. Hopefully, so will Lava Girl. (Seriously, that duet with Cyndi was amazing!)

I said I’d be happy whomever won, and I am. I think Kris deserved it just as much as Adam, and I still think Kris did a better job on that awful dreck of a coronation song.

Good luck to both Kris and Adam. May you both be successful and happy!

what do you all remember most about the finale?? For me it was Adam and Kiss as well as Kradam with Queen… AMAZING STUFF.

Kris won because he was the better musician and that’s what’s in now. A lot of people I know who aren’t fans of the show have told me his voice is much more radio ready than Adam’s. I believe that is why he won. Congrats Kris, congrats Adam. GREAT year on Idol. The best, IMO. Both of these guys will do miraculous things in the business.

Hmmmm.

Congratulations to Kris! I’m happy for him, and despite what he said, he got the votes, and he deserved to win. I’m sorry he has to release that monstrosity of a single, but he’ll do just fine.

Now for my uber-fangirly conspiracy theory:

Less than two weeks ago, Paul Rodgers is suddenly out of Queen and back with Bad Company.

Tonight, Queen shows up unannounced and unspoilered on Idol. At the end of that performance, Brian May grabs Adam and is whispering in his ear.

Now, maybe it’s me, but I’m just thinking, “Huh. There’s Queen with no lead singer, and the only guy I can think of who could pull out Freddie Mercury’s range is standing stage right of Brian May. Isn’t that interesting.”

I know, I know. I’m a little delusional, or maybe it was the enormous rum & coke I had to get through the banjo, but holy cats, y’all. I can totally see it happening.

Hey Kris fans, congratulations! Kris is a distinctive artist and I wish him well – that is a dud of a first single but he can overcome that!!!

As an Adam fan, I think he’s a star and hope / expect Adam will have the success that he deserves, without the title.

Are you SERIOUS?!???????? [***SIGH***]

Well, the show doesn’t even start for another 40 minutes. I guess I can take solace in the fact that Adam doesn’t have to sing that wretched song EVER again, and it’s still early enough to crack open the booze while I watch the show and not necessarily end up with a wicked hangover at work tomorrow.

Congratulations, Kris! Well done dude.

*ADAM*, hurry up and record your album, and embark on your monumental solo tour!!! I will pay the $$$ for the good seats to see you (and this, coming from someone who refuses to pay more than $60 for ANY concert, no matter who it is!!!).

Re: limiting votes per person/email address/phone number/what-have-you – I hav