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04:39 PM – Show starts at 6:00PM
06:00PM – The show is on! Ryan Seacrest reminded everyone who will use TVRs to set-up them up properly because the finale show tomorrow will go for more than 2 hours. For the first round, the finalists will sing a song of their choice. Kris won the toss coin and chose to sing second.
06:05 PM – Adam is first to perform with “Mad World,” which he performed during the “Birth Week.” In the VTR, his dad said that Adam would yell for one-hour every night. The performance is mellow, calm and PERFECT! But it was like a scene from a horror movie because of Adam’s long black coat and the sea of fog. Randy gave Adam an A+. Kara said that Adam totally rocked. Paula said the performance is haunting and Adam did a brilliant job. Simon said it was the best performance for the season but it was over theatrical that reminded him of “Phantom of the Opera” but Randy insisted that it’s “Twilight.”
06:14 PM – Kris Allen performed next with the song “Ain’t No Sunshine.” During Kris’ younger years, his parents would pay him a quarter to sing. For her mom’s birthday, she gave her mom a “music coupon.” Going back to the performance, it was okay but I feel like there’s something missing – there’s no “heart” in it. It failed to move me or something. Randy said it was one of the best performances in the Idol stage. Kara said that Kris have an intimate bond with the audience and something is wrong with you if you can’t feel Kris’ performance. Simon said that at first he wasn’t sure if America got it right with Kris but he takes it back after the performance.
06:18 PM – Simon said that Kris Allen won the first round.
06:25PM – Simon Fuller chose the song “Change is Gonna Come” for Adam. Randy said it was unbelievable and that Adam can sing his face off. Kara said it was the best interpretation and best performance from the beginning. Paula said Adam looked like a superstar and said that whatever happen he’ll be iconic. Simon said that Adam is 100% back in the game.
06:38 PM – Kris Allen sang “What’s Goin’ On,” a song chosen by Simon Fuller. Randy said it was a great song choice but it’s was very light. Kara said that Kris was true to himself since Day One. Paula said that Kris tore the song and made Marvin Gaye proud. Simon said it was too laid back for a night like this.
06:41 PM - Simon said that Adam won the second round.
06:50 PM – For the third round, the top two finalists will sing the Winner’s Song co-written by Idol judge Kara DioGuardi entitled, “No Boundaries.” Adam sang the winner’s song first. Randy said it was not his favorite Adam performance and it was pitchy. Kara was moved by the performance and felt proud. Paula said it was remarkable and she’ll be a frontline fan of Adam forever. Simon said that Adam is the best and most original Idol contestant.
07:02 PM – Kris Allen sang the winner’s song next. Randy said that Kris is an amazing competitor. Kara said the song was too high for him but said that people should vote on the season not this single performance. Paula said that Kris deserve to be in the finale. Simon said that his first performance was the highlight and that he deserves to stand on the stage tonight.
07:09 PM – To wrap up the show, Carrie Underwood performed “Home Sweet Home.”
A podcast on the American Idol Final Performance Night would be released later this evening.
Good night! See you tomorrow on the finale!
