After over 100,000 auditions, over 30 hours of television, and more than half a billion votes, its down to two Idol contenders...Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas and Adam Lambert from San Diego, California. These two got three chances each to win America and the judges over one last time. America, this is last chance this season to vote..you're choosing a winner. One bad performance could cost one of them the title. The crowd at the Nokia Theater in Hollywood was filled with celebrities and family and friends of the two finalists and fans eager to buy the new champion's first single. Who will be your new Idol? May the best man win!!!
Round 1-Favorite Performance of the Season
Adam Lambert-"Mad World"-Tears for Fears
The first time Adam performed this song...Simon gave him a standing ovation. Randy gave Adam's performance an A +; Changed the game for the other contestants; Rocked it again; Simon called it "over theatrical" and reminded him of "Phantom of the Opera" I love the long coat and fog
Kris Allen-"Ain't No Sunshine"-Bill Withers
Played the piano; one of Kris' best performances; Intimate brooding with audience; Allenized won't ever become a verb--Paula, what type of dictionary would accept that word; Simon loved it
Kris wins round 1
Round 2-Songs Picked by "Idol" creator Simon Fuller
Adam Lambert-"Change is Gonna Come"-Sam Cooke
Unbelievably good; Winning combination of both sides; Could become iconic in the future; Paula went gaga over Adam's version of that song; 100% back in the game
Kris Allen-"What's Going On?"-Marvin Gaye
Too light; Uplifting; Made Marvin Gaye Proud; Too laid back for the finals; Simon called it "three friends strumming around listening to Marvin Gaye"--lol, very funny, Simon
Round 2 goes to Adam
Round 3-The First Single of the Season 8 Winner (co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi)
Adam Lambert-"No Boundaries"
Randy did not like it; Kara was moved; Paula will forever be an Adam Lambert fan; Simon thinks Adam is the American Idol
Kris Allen-"No Boundaries"
Amazing competitor; the song fits Kris better than Adam; Incredible person to watch every week; Simon is happy that Kris is on the finale stage; He called it "One of the most compellings finales"
Winner?: Kris Allen
Runner-Up?: Adam Lambert--the world can sleep again
Carrie Underwood closed the show with the song used to say goodbye to the eliminated contestants --"Home Sweet Home"
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