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"American Idol" Season 8 Finale Winner. Chat Live Tonight @ 8PM ET!

May 20, 2009 03:58 PM EDT (Updated: May 20, 2009 08:03 PM EDT)
views: 289 | comments: 171

Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen.

In the words of Ryan Seacrest, it's a competition of "the acoustic rocker versus the glam rocker ... Conway versus California ... the guy next door versus the guyliner."

Who do you think will win?

Join us here for a live chat, tonight from 8-11PM ET to see a new contestant crowned the next American Idol!

Questions to consider:

  • Who's better? Adam Lambert or Kris Allen?
  • What was the best performance of the season?
  • Who was the worst contestant?
  • Who was shut out of the competition too early?
  • How did this season compare to past seasons?
  • What do you think of the musical performances by tonight's special guests?
  • Will all four "American Idol" judges be back next season?

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Comments: 171

Sarah P. May 20, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
I won't be home for this chat and it's one that I'd really love to be part of. I have to go get my paycheck when my husband gets home, then go cash it, run errands and get back here to work by 7pm(10pm eastern). Here are my thoughts:
* Who's better? Adam Lambert or Kris Allen? Kris Allen is better, but Adam will win the popularity contest.

* What was the best performance of the season? The best performance of the season was Danny in country week
* Who was the worst contestant? Wost Contestant was Megan.. I didn't enjoy her at all. Her performances were boring, although she does have an original sound.
* Who was shut out of the competition too early? Alison left a couple weeks too early. Personally I think she has more talent that Adam or Kris. I would have liked to see her and Danny in the finale.
* How did this season compare to past seasons? This season was awesome. It was way better than last year.
* What do you think of the musical performances by tonight's special guests? I'm excited to watch the entire thing. Some performers I'd rather skip through but I always watch the entire finale whether I like the performer or not. I'm sure we're all in for some great surprises.
* Will all four "American Idol" judges be back next season? I'm on the fence on this one. I'm hoping that it goes back to just Randy, Paula and Simon. Adding Kara in there takes away from having a guest judge, I enjoyed that more because the contestants got more constructive criticism and positive feedback from the guest judges.
Bridget ♥ May 20, 2009, 4:11pm EDT
This chat will spoil the results for those watching on the West Coast!
Angela A. May 20, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
I stopped watching the show years ago..
But, I always like to find out who the winner is. Don't know why!
Elizabeth V. May 20, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
I wonder who will participate in a chat about American Idol rather that watch it. I think it would make more sense for this chat to occur BEFORE the show, not during, unless people use laptops so they can watch TV and chat at the same time. I guess that makes sense, then. But I have a desktop in the other room.
Elizabeth V. May 20, 2009, 4:15pm EDT
Bridget, that's a good point. The West Coast doesn't get American Idol live? I lived in California until a couple years ago, but I didn't watch it there.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen May 20, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
I will be watching the results on TV so won 't be able to be on Live Chat.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. May 20, 2009, 4:29pm EDT
i dont watch it
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 4:35pm EDT
Yeah! I'll drop in. I have a lot of opinions on this. As for being a spoiler for the west coast, it is...but if you go anywhere else on the internet you're going to be able to find out who won anyway. Not to mention other people and I are probably planning on blogging about it on Gather directly after the show.
Ack! I've never watched it, oh well. Next show maybe? :)
Jennifer O. May 20, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
I saw very little of the season but when i saw adam do the smokey robinson song I told my husband that was "the moment" like when Fantasia did Summertime. I liked his Johnny Cash rendition too
Jennifer O. May 20, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
Of course, Tamyra should have won season 1, and Clay season 2, and......
Brandy M. May 20, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
How in the heck does it not appear live on the west coast? The whole thing takes place on the west coast! For that matter, if not everyone sees the show at the same time, how did the time limit on voting work?
Marianne R. May 20, 2009, 5:43pm EDT
I'll be watching so won't be in chat till after it's over. I can tell you right now, it should have been Adam and Danny. Also Allison should have been 3rd to go. Kris, while good, should have been gone 3 weeks ago.
Marianne R. May 20, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
Megan was absolutely the worst this season. I can't believe she lasted as long as she did. She was awful!

This season was better than any other, however, the final showdown show last night was utterly boring. They really needed Danny in the final 2.
August Lady May 20, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
Very good point, Brandy!
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team May 20, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
Hi everyone,

If your computers are not near your televisions and you can't make it during the show, stop by afterward to share your thoughts on the results. The chat will go from 8-11PM ET.

I hope you can all make it to talk with fellow "American Idol" fans.

They're singing a Pink song. One of my favorites!! Hope you're all having fun watching it as well.
pamela r. May 20, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
Pink song was good--Lil and Queen --alright..............
pamela r. May 20, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
omg love Jason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pamela r. May 20, 2009, 8:35pm EDT
no-one here....come back in a few..................
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
Hello Everyone! Wow I love all the singers on so far....the shows going great!
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 8:49pm EDT
Love the Black Eyed Peas performance! I'm not at all crazy with Fergie's new hair color though.
Vera B. May 24, 2009, 6:31pm EDT

Liz, didn't like it either but sure loved her performance!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 8:50pm EDT
Did anyone else experience a blank out during Fergie singing with the Black Eyed Peas? I wonder if she said a bad word haha :0)
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 8:50pm EDT
I'm lovin those crazy black and white back up dancers. Very weird
Mary G. May 20, 2009, 8:51pm EDT
I think this season is to easy and predictable.
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
I would be shocked if Adam didn't win
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 8:54pm EDT
Could bikini girl whatever her name is get any skankier? ew. Get her off the stage.
pamela r. May 20, 2009, 8:57pm EDT
oh WOW!!! Kara has balls .....and she can sing!!
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 8:58pm EDT
HaHa That was great! Bikini girl didn't look too happy.
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
Okay I have changed my mind about Kara, I actually like her now, that was great she showed whatsherface :0)
Heidi Cole May 20, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
I want Adam to win. He is clearly the best entertainer and I've always been a glam rocker chick at heart!

As far as the show... get to the results I could care less about the two hours of FILLER CRAP... I'd rather see Adam and Cris sing a couple more rounds of songs than what they have going on... bored to tears here!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
What do you guys think about Alison & Cindy Lauper? I swear Alison should have been in the final two with Adam :( she's fantastic!
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
I agree I love Allison, she's great!
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Danny did great with "Hello".

I really wish that Lionel Richie would breakout into "All Night Long" though.
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
Lol...omg, I just called it. :) One of my favorites song ever.
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
everyone. .. shhh. .. Adam is on now
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Kiss! YES!
pamela r. May 20, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 9:20pm EDT
I was not expecting KISS. This pretty much indicates that "American Idol" has taken over the world.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
Wow!!!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:22pm EDT
OMG that was amazing! Kiss. . . freaking KISS!

I heard rumor Adam was going to sing with David Bowie which, would have been fantastic, but freaking KISS?!

Yes, double punctuation was needed.
Renita P. May 20, 2009, 9:25pm EDT
I'm still laughing over Cara (Kara ?) and bikini girl!!
Carol P. May 21, 2009, 9:33am EDT

I know... I loved it!!!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
Followed by Black Magic Woman by Santana? Have I died and gone to TV heaven?
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
I can play that on expert on guitar hero :0)
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
Can you imagine how amazing it would be to be there live. I would love to be able to go to an AI finale one day.
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
Can you imagine how pre show planning went:
*AI Producer*: Adam you get to sing with Kiss. . . Kris. . . you get. . . . Keith Urban.

You think they'd have gotten the poor guy at least someone on the same level of Music God as Kiss (maybe Garth brooks , Brooks & Dun? Heck I don't know anything about country lol)

If Adam doesn't win something is seriously wrong.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
I tried voting for Adam last night several times but could never get through, did anyone else have that problem? I hope that just meant that everyone was voting for him! :)
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
I voted I think 30 times before I got cut off :( It took me up until the last 15 minutes before a line opened up it was nuts!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
Haha do you guys thing that was staged with Tatiana del toro?
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
LOL what is up with Tatiana
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
I dont think so Ryan, seemed surprise by it
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
yeah I think it was, but it was hilarious! LOL
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
lol it really was. Simon I think was laughing at Ryan's lack of control over this
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
but i could be wrong:-)
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:50pm EDT
Commercials need to go away like now.
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
Oh how Cheesy. . . we are the champions?

Adam is great though!
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
Wow they are doing great We are the Champions song by Queen
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
OMG Queen too? KISS. . . Queen. . . Santana?

Best Idol final EVER
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
wow@ Randy's bow tie lol. That thing is huge!
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:54pm EDT
As long as isnt Sanjaya lol
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
That was awesome and they get a new car!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
Commercial AGAIN? Hate you FOX. Hate.
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
yeah but fox has to make its beaucoup bucks over their premier show
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
LOL my husband commented on Randy's bow tie also
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 9:58pm EDT
So they're gonna have like two minutes to announce the winner argh :-/
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
lol it was hard not to miss that thing! I think I like it though
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
ok here it comes!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
Here we go!
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
aww thats a copout simon!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
100 million votes!
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
wow that is a shocker!
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
I cant believe Kris won over Adam!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
OH MY GOD!

I'm NEVER watching Idol EVER again.

Kris sucks!
Heidi Cole May 22, 2009, 1:53pm EDT

Exactly how I felt too Heather... This glam rocker chick (if only at heart) is devastated!  I will never believe that AMERICA picked Kris over Adam... especially since everyone had problems getting through to vote.  That's okay though... we'll see how album sales go!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
Well there was a waste of my two hours.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
That was a surprise
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
I wonder if Adam is going to be like Clay and do even better than Kris!
Wendy S. May 21, 2009, 9:43am EDT

My thoughts exactly!  When they announced Kris as the winner the first thing I said was - this is a repeat of Clay vs Ruben.  And I think Adam will be more successsful.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
How did that happen?
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
lol I said that when Fantasia won Heather.
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
OMG...I was not expecting that.
Michael the #2 Ninja Kitteh May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
Who is it?
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
No matter what Adam is going to have a great career
Liz Gellar May 20, 2009, 10:03pm EDT
I love Kris...but I really thought Adam was going to win over the audience.
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
Kris Michael
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
Yeah I think Adam is going to do well too
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
omg i'm still in shock
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
I am so unbelievably mad. The only good thing is at least Adam won't be stuck with that crap tastic song that Kara wrote.

And he will be free to pursue his own goals. Mark my words, no one will know who Kris is in a year, Adam will have so many deals open for him right after this.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
I wonder who Simon was rooting for
Heidi Cole May 22, 2009, 1:55pm EDT

Simon didn't even stand up when Kris was announced!  That's hilarious!  I bet he is wondering how the heck Kris won over Adam!  No on even though he would make the finals!
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
The only reason Kris won is the pity voters and the giddy teenage girls. Adam has more talent than him.

Blah *wanders off*
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
Yeah I'm sure someone will probably snatch him up after he completes his AI tour
Bryan B. May 20, 2009, 10:06pm EDT
I agree Adam so should have won that
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:06pm EDT
me too. he pretty much copped out at the end there
Beth G. May 20, 2009, 10:06pm EDT
yeah he was so robbed.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:07pm EDT
Thats what I was thinking that people voted for him because he was the underdog to won I guess. I'm disappointed.
Michael the #2 Ninja Kitteh May 20, 2009, 10:07pm EDT
You have GOT to be kidding me.
Michael the #2 Ninja Kitteh May 20, 2009, 10:08pm EDT
I agree-- Adam probably has more freedom coming in 2nd than 1st, and he's someone that can make a career in performing, rather than a flash-in-the-pan.
Cynthia T. May 20, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
Adam is so much better, I wonder if people didn't vote for him because they thought he had it in the bag. I just can't believe it.
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, May 20, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
I think Kris was better.

Michael you just like Adam because he wears eyeliner and he opens his mouth w....
Ellen B. May 20, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
I like adam
Heather W. May 20, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
Well, I'll be buying Adam's albums. I'll never buy any of Kris's.