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May 26th, 2010
08:05 PM ET
On pins and needles with 'Idol' Top 2SPOILER ALERT!!! Tonight's blog entry will reveal the winner of "American Idol." Don't read any further if you don't want to know the results. Join HLN's "Showbiz Tonight" at 11 a.m. EST Thursday for a special live edition devoted to the finale. 10:02 p.m. – After the nationwide vote the winner of "American Idol" 2010 is ... LEE DEWYZE!!!!
10:01 p.m. – We are running a little late, but here comes the official envelope. 9:53 p.m. –Ahhh, it was not to be. I was hoping Janet and Paula would do some moves from "What Have You Done for Me Lately" or any of the other videos Paula choreographed. Oh well. Seacrest reminds us that we are here for MamaSox and Lee. Almost forgot about them for a minute. They sing a duet, "With a Little Help From My Friends", and I really do like them performing together. And no, I am not surprised when Joe Cocker shows up. Lee looks like he is in heaven. Joe has still got it. 9:49 p.m. – OK, the show just started as far as I am concerned! Ms. Jackson in a body suit with a stage full of back-up dancers working "Nasty Boys." That's what I'm talking about! And I bet I know who is going to join her on stage ... 9:45 p.m. – Wait, the contestants are singing a Janet Jackson song – "Again." No way! Janet Jackson is in the house rocking her new, fabu short hair cut and singing her single "Nothing." Color me stunned. 9:39 p.m. – Simon takes to the stage to offer a few words of thanks. He's clearly emotional, and he gets a heart-felt and deserved standing ovation from the crowd. Well done mate! 9:36 p.m.– Oh hells yeah!!! Past "Idol" winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Kris Allen, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks plus a bunch of the former contestants are back to sing "Together We Are One" as Paula sits on Simon's lap. INCREDIBLE!!! 9:30 p.m. – So Ms. Paula is now into stand-up it seems. She's got some jokey jokes. I think she is having some trouble with the cue cards though. She lets Simon know that the show will go on without him. Look how young he was that first season! Nice retrospective of Simon over the years set to Sinatra's "My Way." I miss him already. 9:28 p.m. –Paula looks lovely and well-rested. I used to love some of the crazy that poured out of her mouth, and I really do miss her dynamic with Simon. You could feel the genuine affection. And here she is live! BEAUTIFUL!!! 9:20 p.m. – Just what we needed to see. Simon feeling himself up and then in the bed with Randy. Wait, I spoke too soon. The General is back to perform "Pants on the Ground" complete with a new track and some back-up dancers. And just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, William Hung joins him for a duet. There are no words. 9:15 p.m. –Why didn't it occur to me that they would hook Lee up with the band Chicago? I mean really, isn't that just how the night is going? They sing a medley of hits, and I loved Chicago back in the day, but with Lee they make me feel sleepy. I just had a flashback to Adam last year with KISS. Curse you Lambert for ruining me for all future finales!!! And was that Lori Loughlin from "Full House?" How fitting. 9:07 p.m. – Howdy cutie Casey James. I don't know a single dude who plays guitar who doesn't play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." OMG! It's Bret Michaels!!! He looks pretty darn good!!! Way to come back from an almost fatal brain hemorrhage. First "Celebrity Apprentice" and then rocking out on the "Idol" stage. The audience is going nuts! 9:05 p.m. – Lee and MamaSox get new, custom designed 2011 cars. Yay for them! 9:02 p.m. –Seacrest says it's hard to believe that it's been five years since Carrie Underwood was crowned "Idol" champ. Heck, it feels like five years since this show started! Carrie sings "Undo It," and she works it. I have always loved her. Simon totally called it when he predicted that she would become one of "Idol's" biggest stars. This chick is the bizness, no doubt. Sorry folks, but there isn't anyone this season who can carry her water. 8:54 p.m. – MamaSox sings "Ironic," and guess who hits the stage? Yup. Alanis Morrissette. Way to clean up the lyrics of "You Oughta Know." Alanis looked and sounded pretty good though. I swear this is starting to feel like the most completely random "Idol" finale I have ever seen. 8:47 p.m. – OMG. OK, I think I am starting to get it. The theme is "songs from before the contestants were born." The guys sing Hall & Oates tunes including "I Can't Go For That" and "ManEater." Sidenote: Tim Urban still can't sing. Back to our regularly scheduled blogging, this choreography is hard to watch. And there's Hall & Oates to sing "You Make My Dreams Come True." Wow. Just Wow. Don't get me wrong, I love all of these artists and their songs, but I really didn't think this was the "Idol" demographic. 8:42 p.m. – Ricky Gervais offers Cowell some love. Wonder how the bit played with "Idol" fans, 'cause British humor can come across as cruel. I thought it was hilarious! 8:35 p.m. – The ladies come out to sing "Beautiful" (some of them rather badly), and I think this is our cue that someone younger than the age of 50 is soon to hit the stage. Then they launch into "Stronger," and I think "If Paige had sung like that before, she would have gotten so much further." Before you can say "Genie in a Bottle," Christina Aguilera is there to sing "You Lost Me." Is it me or is the sound off in the Nokia? XTina has an incredible voice, but I am not totally hearing it tonight even though she appears to be singing her heart out with all of the riffs and runs. Hmmm. Like most of this season, something just seems off. 8:30 p.m. – This finale has officially messed me up. Dane Cook performs a diddy I guess is called "Simon Says," which sets some of his insults to music. They trot out some of the worst of the auditioners, and I think the producers have lost control of one who pulls a "Kanye" rambling how he is going to replace Simon. You can tell by the way they swing the camera and quickly go to commercial that this is not going the way it was planned. Someone please save us. 8:26 p.m. – Back from break, there is "Big Mike" Lynche looking fine in a black suit singing the Doobie Brothers hit "Taking It to the Streets." I think I know where this is going. Why yes, yes it is Michael McDonald joining "Big Mike" on stage. Now I love me some Michael McDonald, who now somewhat resembles the Colonel from KFC, but I don't at all get this line up of performers. 8:18 p.m. – Hey Paula! She's back for a video piece which treats us to some of the great Cowell quips. Cute. Then Siobhan Magnus and Aaron Kelly start to sing "How Deep Is Your Love" before they turn the song over to... The Bee Gees! Really?!?!? Are these artists Simon loves and/or has worked with? 8:16 p.m. – Playing spot the "celebs" in the audience. There's Bo Bice, Nick Cannon and I think that was Kimberly Caldwelll. 8:12 p.m. – Oops, some technical difficulties when Kris Allen appears on stage and the first seconds of his song we hear what sounds like Seacrest talking to the stage manager. Kris looks adorable and sounds great. I wish we could have his season back. *SIGH* 8:05 p.m. – OK, now the school outfits make sense as the Top 12 take to the stage to sing "School's Out" along with Alice Cooper and a choir of kids in Cooper make-up. Orianthi is killing on the guitar, but Cooper's voice has seen better days. What a strange way to open the show. 8:02 p.m. – Mercy, are those private school outfits Lee and MamaSox are wearing? Weird. Seacrest says that coming into the finals, less than 2 percent separated the pair. I wonder if they will actually announce how many votes were cast.
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I mayl never watch American Idol again. Lee had no business winning. His 1st 2 song of the finale did not get good reviews from Randy & the 3d (it's a beautiful day, sucked in my opinion). If you remember a few years ago, the World Idol winner won with it's a beautiful day. He sang it way better than Lee or even Bono. I may begin to watch if the voting is taken out of people's hands, however I do not think this will happen since there is too much money to be made under the current system. There are too many teeny boppers voting. Perhaps there should be 2 separate shows catering to teeny boppers and adults. Crystal Bowersox is perhaps the best vocalist/musician I have ever seen on Idol. Many times in the past I have predicted a winner who usually came in at 2nd place just because of the voting system.
@Yasmine
Melinda Doolittle, I forgot about her. What talent she had! Too bad she's in Idol obsecurity with the likes of Taylor Hicks, Blake Lewis & Rueben Studdard.
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@Your delusional,
I voted for Clay in the finale & waited 42 mins redialing until I got through. I had a buddy that voted for Rueben throughout the season, but decided to give it to Clay in the finale. She waited 21 minutes to get through to Clay's line & gave up. She then dialed Rueben's line & got through much quicker & voted 12 times. That is hard data that justifies my claim and that was 7 seasons ago. Also Clay is the 4th best in overall sales to date and was selected to go on tour with Kelly during her first tour. Clay filled the arenas (that's the reason Rueben wasn't selected). I went to a show and the arena applause during his half of the show was significantly better than his co headliner, Kelly. BTW, Clay didn't come out until 2009. Gimme a break!!
Crystal whined too much about being a single mom , and I think people got tired of it . Just remember , for every single mom there is a single dad.
Lee is good but not that good, Crystal will be a big hit I see an album within a year from her.
American Music is a vast landscape of styles and tastes. it always has been and always will be. The problem with AI is that the format is too small to demonstrate the many gifts of american music. Tragically, voters can and have fallen into their prejudices in selecting who they feel it the 'next one'. Perhaps the time has come to have singers who specialize in pop, country, R&B,etc be judged in separate categories on shows such as AI.
While contestants such as Jennifer Hudson have gone on to do great things , Are we , as a nation forgetting that talent is not just a flash in the pan? It was not that long ago that singers such as nat king cole, tony bennett, ella fitzgerald and others had to prove by time and trial that their talent was the real deal. You can not get around process and development and this is a fault with the AI culture in our nation
I think Simon Cowell has had reservations regarding American Tastes for quite a while and finally got tired of Ai
Jennifer hudson's only claim to fame is her convienent Oscar for a role she didn't have to stretch that much for.
As far as famous performers, it does take a while. Take Kelly Clarkson, it wasn't until her 3rd album she overtook Clay Aiken in sales. The exception to the rule in Carrie Underwood, the country community has taken her under it's wing & she had instant success & is currently the highest selling Idol.
Taking about true talent, I just wish i knew where Melinda Doolittle is today...
Nothing new, the best singer usually doesn't win. Besides last years foul (Adam & Kris), anyone remember AI 2003, when the Idol Producers gave the win to Rueben over Clay? This is Idol tradition, sorry Chrystal fans. She'll do okay and has a good chance of outselling Lees CDs. Next year should be interesting, at least the first few shows without Simon.
Rueben won over Clay because he got more votes! AI did not give anything to him! In fact, if Clay – like Adam L – had kept his lifestyle choice to himself he may have won. But he decided to use Ai as some sort of forum for his lifestyle and lost! People may accept his choice, but they certanly don't have to vote for him, and obviously they did not!
Looks like the show is a popularity contest not a real measure of a true musical gift. Lee really didn't measure up to Crystal, and most likely will be one of the fast forgotten winners. Meanwhile Crystal will endure because of her natural raw talent, and the fact that she will be able to manuever outside of the American Idol constraints. Can't wait to buy her music!
We are very disappointed at the outcome of Idol – we liked Lee, but believe that Crystal far out-shined him – with Simon gone, and the disappointing outcome of this & last year's winner, we just don't believe in Idol anymore – we hope Clive Davis or Simon already have Crystal signed up for an album – we will gladly buy it and support Momma Sox...
Last nights show was really wierd. Think Crystal deserved the win. Lee singing Chicago was awful. Janet Jackson
ugh!! Did like BGs and Christina A. Could definitely done without Paula and her wierdness. Kara is getting to be very much like her. I think David Foster would definitely be the best replacement for Simon. He would know what he is talking about. Has supported some of the best talent in the business. He might be too busy to do it but would be the best. I bet they come up with someone like Jamie Fox.
Can't they do something so that only one call per phone number can be registered so that all the teeny boppers cannot keep calling over and over. Either that or the judge's should ALL be well qualified to make the final decision. Lee DeWeeb hasn't got it.
Exactly how do you know it's the teeny boppers calling over and over??? You don't even know if they called at all or for who!! Get over it, Crystal lost – plain and simple! The ability to vote more than once is available for both contestants, so it's totally fair!
I'm not totally upset that Lee won, but Crystal, by all rights, should have won last night. Her voice, artistry, talent and musicianship are just so far above him, it's not even funny. I just know that it was the millions of teenage voters sitting at home voting over and over for the cute guy..and not the true talent of the two. He's okay, and he will do fine, and probably have some decent recordings..but..Crystal deserved to win. She was amazing.
Crystal and America got ripped off. Le De WEEB should not have won. This is a singing contest and she has the best vocals hands down. He's another average Joe like that Chris guy who won last year. I am so disappointed. I think more "little girls" voted than adults and that's the only reason Lee won. What a shame!
This is a singing contest..Crystal should have won hands down.
This is NOT a contest who looks the cutest... Lee is going to be another Taylor Hicks....
He will not go far in his singing career. American Idol is going down hill fast.
Thank you CNN for having the Spoiler Alert. warning and NOT SHOWING the picture of the winner last night, and even this morning. If you just LOG onto CNN for another reason, you won't get SLAMMED IN THE FACE like with http://www.cbsnews.com. I log on there last night to cbs news website and DUH THERE IT WAS THE WINNER BEFORE I WATCHED IT THIS MORNING. GET A CLUE CBS. CNN. CLASS ACT
"Congratulations" ..Lee its really a deserve win man ... kepp going goodluck...
iam glad Lee won Crystal belongs in a coffee house one thing i will give her is that she handle it well Just know America voted and they picked Lee. and if i never watch it again its because no more Simon He was the best and knew what he was talking about. Good Luck Simon you will be missed on the show
I really enjoyed the show last night. Someone had to win–America voted. I wanted Crystal but Lee is good too. Best Wishes to all sing with joy !! Simon will be missed. Peace
America will never got over the "american dream syndrome" when it's the under dog who is favorite.... i understand why SImon is fed-up with the American voters.... it is so frustrating depending on them.
p.s. can't believe some of the comments... are we still in the dark ages... wake up people....we are all from the same stock, like it or not.....
Bowersox is a boring and very typical barroom belter I could find anywhere at any time, Lee is too self concious to ever amount to anything but a has been befor he even gets started. Sibohan was the only original "talent" this whole season. I predict whatever she does will outsell whatever the final 2 do times 2. The whole premise sucks. Real singers sing whole songs. not readers digets snips that don't challenge anyone. All in all, a phoney show for phoney Americans with uneducated taste,
Sibohan.... wow.... she blew everyone away last night.... you are totally right...
Right on. I'm buying Siobhan's CD first. Idol producers have snowed the public – thinking it's a popuarity contest with tween texting. Really? I have a bridge to sell you.
So HAPPY that LEE won!!! besides Caleb Followill he has the best voice I have heard in a long long ntime!!!
Wow, Crystal's duet with Alanis was GREAT. I now want her to win...
Yes, Michael McDonald!! I haven't seen him in a long time...his hair used to be silver? He has a great voice. LOVE his video with Patty LaBelle "On My Own"
When Siobhan and Aaron started "How Deep Is Your Love" I was happy to see the Brothers Gibb come out singing. I was enjoying the song, but then Siobhan and Aaron came back to sing with them, and it was awkward. I think they spoiled the moment. They really should have let the Bee Gees finish their song without any help!
DID ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THAT CRYSTAL'S BOYFRIEND WASN'T THERE TO SUPPORT HER TONIGHT.....LOL
Yes, America got it right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lee deserved to win. Crystal expected to win all season and the judges were pushing for her. It was very obvious Tuesday night. Lee will go far and I can't wait for his first CD.
i love u lee <3
Crystal was robbed, and now how can anyone believe AI is not fixed? For weeks people have been posting comments here, myself included, how the judges have been promoting Lee, the past two weeks making it seem as though they already decided Lee was going to win it. Last night Crystal put a wrench in their plot because she blew Lee out with her great performances and professionalism – Lee can't match any of that. Even Simon had to concede she was outstanding, and the other judges praised her, too. They knew they were wrong in choosing Lee. And yet, Lee wins it. My family voted the entire time last night for Crystal. There is no way Lee won this fair and square – show me the real votes, AI! You never will because you make up your own rules and who will really investigate it? It's b.s. And it has been for a while – just look at David Cook winning, Kris Allen winning – neither was the best singer of their season. I will never go to see Lee perform or buy any song of his. He's boring, uncreative, and I can't stand that white stuff caking around his mouth when he sings. I have already bought Crystal's music and will keep on doing so, because that lady has talent. AI – to hell with you, can't trust a one of you. Glad it's over.
SO Shannon, why is it Patty seems to think just the opposite?? That the judges were pushing Crystal to win??? Hmm someone is off base here! I'll help you out – it's YOU! There is no fix, no conpsiracy theory, just a lack of votes for Crystal! If they did show you the votes, what difference would that make? None, cause you would still say they faked it! The vote was actually calculated on another site – although unoffcial- showed Lee winning easily! But it's all a fix! Just a big plot to ruin your TV night! Get real, egt over it!
BTW – David Cook was easilt the best performer during his season!
Patty's comment is just below for you to read!
I guess I should have looked at all the post before posting, shame on those people that look at what someone looks like. A toothless fat single Mom. Sorry. So she is not a skinny Minny, so she had a child out of wedlock, that can happen, it's when it happens 4 or 5 times that gets to me, so she wears Dred locks in her hair, WOW didn't Bob Marley wear his hair like that. How dare you judge on looks and not talent.....
Sorry, Lee is okay and he did good, but Crystal OUT SANG him last night, she should have won hands down. They need to re vamp the way the vote goes, giving people Multiple Votes is not fair in my mind. Someone from the big city has an advantage over that small town person.
@anna ... "due" ... All due respect. lol
why is everyone jumping to judgement?.
give the teenh bopper girls a break.. Mama sox is an unwed mother?. you think the good two shoe crowd had anything to do with it?.
Second year in a row the better singer lost. Teenage girls strike again, lol.
Waaaaaaa, waaaa haaaaaaa waaaaaaaa! Shut up already. Get a life people, clearly you didn't vote enough to get mommasox the win. IDO DIDNT GET IT RIGHT? The fans chose. Go complain about the damn oil spill. Crystal and Lee will be married in a year! Lee ROCKED THE HOUSE and Crystal sounded the same every week. Country bumpkin clearly didn't get it in Hollywood and when she tried to get out of her box she looked uncomfortable and sounded like crap. I liked her, but the best person won! Now go to bed and sleep on it.
TOLD YOU TOLD YOU TOLD YOU SUCKAZ
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LATER LOSERS LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Livin' right up to your name there, aren't you? I hope you do leave now.
She's already made more money right now than you will make in your whole life Skippy, even WITH your GED. Plus more fame, success and wealth coming than in your wildest wet dreams. Better to be a 2nd place on Idol and facing a long rich career than being a never-will-be stuck in momm'y basement wondering what new fat, smelly "uncle" will be in her bed tomorrow morning
SHOULD BE DUMBA$$
OOOOH PLEASE; with all do respect Lee is a cutypie, but come on..... Crystal is by far the best. By far! This is a real bumber. Can someone stop all those desperate hysterical young girls? They have no clue at all!
CRYSTAL really is a GREAT songwriter. She was actually writing originals in grade school.
I saw a youtube video of her singing at an event at just AGE 13 and she sounded better than Jewel at her prime. Spot-on vocals and awesome voice at just age 13 !!
"due" ... With all due respect. lol
TWEEN SLVTS voted based on their HAIRLESS CLAMS and not on TALENT.
That was the difference.
And GIMME A BREAK. LEE's FIRST song release is a terrible KARAOKE remake of Beautiful Day ????
The margin that Lee "won" by isn't nearly as large as the margin that Crystal BEATS this cookie-cutter boy-band WANNA-BE in PURE and RAW TALENT
Right–Lee is interesting enough, cute, but he is NOT the artist that Crystal is. These results drive home the point that Idol is all about a popularity contest more than it is about recognizing the best talent. Oh well–silver lining–like tanya said–Crystal will not be under the Idol thumb and she will be fought over for a huge record deal. She is just getting started!
Lee won because he is sweet, but Crystal will do better...
MG–you are so right. I like Lee but not sure he has the personality to be a performer–I kept waiting for him to blossom on stage–just didn't happen–a lot like Kris from last season
Meh. Lee seems like a nice enough guy, about as interesting as Keanu Reeves, probably the best out of the male contestants, but Crystal will be around for years to come. Her voice is one in a million.
Lee won BUT I will bet anyone anything Crystal will have a better selling record and a Grammy before him!!! She was the best of this season, he just got the tween votes after A went home ... although Lee did evolve the most this season. Crystal has always know who she is an artist and she will get a huge record deal not be under the idol thiumb for the next year so to speak and she will SHINE!
What????????? Lee??? OMG what a joke!!
I agree with @Not sure I will watch again. Crystal should have won. She was better. Lee was good, but Crystal was great.
Can't wait to buy Crystal's CD.
Sweet!!!! Won't be buying anything from Crystal...Lee rocks!!!
MABUHAY! ahehe Lee won! Oh well, honestly, I thought that whoever wins between Crystal and Lee will be a well deserved win.
Moving on, I can't wait to see how Season 10 will get by without THE Simon Cowell.
CRYSTAL WAS ROBBED–Lee is good but there is no way he is better than Crystal. Two seasons in a row–wrong winner
I'M ESTASTIC.....................LEEEEEEEEEEEEE WINS.........WHOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO
I am glad Lee won. He will have a great career. Crystal will have a great career, too.
This blog is so helpful. i'm at work right now! thank you! I love LEE!
I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!! WAY TO GO LEE!!!!!
Unbelievable. Boooooooooooo
As I expected, lee wins. Whoopeee! Won't be buying anything from him. Crystal ROCKS!
TOLD YOU LEE WAS GOING WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW WHO LOOKS STUPID HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
AH, THAT WOULD STILL BE YOU
You must be about 10 years old too!
Another forgetable idol like Chris, Ruben, David and what's his name? Oh yeah, Taylor.
Lee will do as well as Kris & David. Which is to say, not very.
@Judy w.t.f. "You're an idiot ??????????
you sound & act like one imo
We are SO happy we will never again have to see that ugly toothless smirk!! Glad it's over. Bye bye, fat girl!
What comes around goes around.....may you gain 100 pounds.
So Lisa hasn't been rooting for Crystal the entire season?
And, if I remember correctly, she liked Adam last season.
I am no idiot. Read back on Lisa's posts.
OMFG. I totally want the chick to win. There is no way she can lose to that dood after the performance she gave. And by performance, i don't mean the shoe shuffling by the BP executive crew after 7 million gallons of oil spilling into the gulf that will never recover or the euro tanking due to the falllout from the greek economy; the fate of the universe will be determined by who can be most marketable with autotune in the era after simon and paula and the other guy. LETS GO THAT PERSON WHO IS A GIRL WITH DREADS.
@love music
Lisa's loved Crystal the entire season, and she's pretty white. You're an idiot.
Have you ever noticed the only performers Lisa Respers seems to like are African American?
i totally agree with you "love Music", Lisa seems to go crazy anytime any african american does anything (and btw Lisa, Janets hair look real stupid, more like a poodle cut on a dog)...Anytime some white rock legend performed she was like "i dont get it"
CNN needs to get a unbiased blogger next year...If they can replace judges then they surely can replace bloggers.
Did he send Dane Cook as proxy?
i just hope lee wins he's my idol
Let me guess....you're about 10 years old?!?!
Where was David Cook? He was the only Idol not there tonight?
How could you not mention Carrie Underwood? She's the most successful and best-selling Idol contestant ever.
Never mind. I see that you edited it.
Any word on where David Cook was?
Ugh Oh better get the TV on Delay FOX!!
Whoa...all the past winners...seems like it's the AI finale not the SEASON finale...oh well...
Ummm, no. David Cook not there.
will idol continue without Paula and Simon?
yo yo yoooooooo inda hood bizquit lips
@willyboy LoL...well, I actually haven't seen an Idol show for two weeks now, all I do is just check out this blog..and I can't believe that I'd still do this until the finale...guess I'm bored too..
You've missed the best two seasons.
Well I am watching and it's sad that Simon is leaving. Great way for Paula to show up. That was wonderful. Admirable.
Great night with the Bee Gees and everyone else. Almost makes me want to get eye teary. They are honoring Simon in a cool way. Great way to end the show. And still not known to me who will win. Bless them both.
Simon you rock and may your future shine bright. Thanks for being a judge with the hard times and the times of laughter. Guess you've learned quite a bit since starting. I think your torch will be passed to future judges. You've inspired and transpired in a way. Rock on.
Wayne
Musician & Songwriter
Mozart is here just bored silly lol Go Lee
I am watching TV– Dog the Bounty Hunter- lots more interesting than this overblown finale.
I wonder where are Protogere, mozart and willyboy...maybe they're way too glued on tv or they've fallen asleep...LoL
I'm here, laughing at the supporters of both sides– just waiting till 5 min of 10pm–
How mature – someone using my screen name. whatever. for the REAL record I think crystal rocks and should win.
maybe the mod will delete all the fake posts once they are reported. until then again go crystal, you rock!
Haven't watched any of the show except Bret & casey. I'll turn it on at 5 min. of 10PM just to see the end
Is Paula done babbling yet? Geez, this finale sucks.
ADAM-ADAM-ADAM – Why wasn't Adam on the finale? He set the bar too high. Crystal is the only one that deserves to win this season. But this is AI and it is not always the most talented person that wins.
Paula looks hot. Though she should stop talking. She should just stand there. And look hot.
i think Paula is my dream girl. I have her picture on my bedroom ceiling
i hope leave wins i just hate Crystals smile and her fat booty if you aint a size 4 get lost will ya lol
Wow, nice FAKE post. what a proud life you must lead whoever you are
Paula's looking good.
i hope leave wins i just hate Crystals smile and her fat booty if you aint a size 4 get lost will ya
Wow, nice FAKE post. what a proud life you must lead whoever you are
moron
ME THINKS YOUR PEA BRAIN IS A SIZE 4...AND THAT'S BEING KIND
Beauty is only skin deep ..... but STUPID (you) is to the bone!
momma's calling me brb. i think its bath time with my rubber duckie lol. go Lee
For me, Idol is making sense with having legends on their show. The thing is, if you are a music fan, you will be interested in knowing what kind of music has gone before you which is fitting since these finalists on IDOL are the "future" of music. When you want to be the "FUTURE" you have to know the "PAST" because that way, you will have RESPECT to the art of music because you know how it has evolved. 🙂
love the general but they even ruined pants on the ground. let him come out by himself and sing – geez, lights, dancers, him shouting – not the same. come on AI already...
How mature – someone using my screen name. whatever. for the REAL record I think lee rocks and should win.
maybe the mod will delete all the fake posts once they are reported. until then again go lee, you rock
Well I'm thrilled to read an honest critique of this monstrosity of a finale. Couldn't agree more Lisa, there are just no words for how bad this night has become.
The best thing of AI ending is that I will not have to read this blogger anymore.. seriously, I am sick of her negativity.. cheer up please! Being negative doesn't make you sound smarter..
If you don't like it, don't read it. Simple.
Night. Officially. Made. AWESOME.
YES PANTS ON THE GROUND!!!
Oh, Lee, um, that didn't sound very good. Where is Adam Lambert?!
ITS ALL OVER BUT THE CRYING....LEE IS YOUR NEXT AMERICAN IDOL...YES DIALIDOL.COM HAS LEE AS THE WINNER BY A LANDSLIDE...12 -7 WITH A ± 3...
ALMOST 2-1 IN VOTES LEE YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
FINALLY AMERICA GOT IT RIGHT!
READ IT AND WEEP RIGHT HERE -> http://www.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/predictions.asp
ALL OVER BUT THE CRYING NOW LOL
TO SAY LEE WAS MORE NERVOUS THAN CRYSTAL IS BS TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE...IF YOU REMEMBER HER WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS, IT LOOKED TO EVERYONE IT WAS HER 1ST TIME SHE EVER DID IT...THEN YOU REMEMBER SHE'S TELLS RYAN "SHE IS BESIDES HERSELF, THEN QUICKY SAYS IM NEXT TO RYAN SEACREST AFTER SHE THINKS OF WHAT SHE JUST SAID. NOW WITH THAT SAID....
SIMON WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED...I HOPE THEY KEEP ELLEN CUS I LOVE WHAT HER COMMENTS AND HER CRITIQUES ...THE MORE I SEEN KARA THE MORE SHE GOT ON MY NERVES AND AFTER HER COMMENTS I JUST YELLED AT MY TV TO SHUT UP AT HER SEVERAL TIMES LOL...RANDY IS RANDY AND HOPE HE WILL BE BACK ALSO FOR ANOTHER SEASON
You're an idiot. And your grammar is quite bad.
what a lost cause this guy is..
They should fire the entire sound team after tonight's show. The sound is so off I feel bad for everybody. Even these true legends sound bad.
Chicago seriously? The producer of Idol can leave with Simon
Whoa...Bret Michaels...! Well, he needs rest for sure but sometimes, when you do something that you really love, even if it requires energy, sometimes the energy you give propels back to you because you just made yourself genuinely happy. Way to go Bret..! And Casey is really a hottie!
Maybe Casey can fill in for Bret Michaels while he has surgery this fall.
I was expecting Casey to end with "Get well, Brett!" Absolutely amazing that he can walk out there and sing like that after what he's gone through this past month!
I was thinking the same thing about Brett. I love the guy. I really do but it would be devastating to see him die on live tv. He looks like he should be in bed resting. Sounds and looks too weak to be doing what he's doing. But again I love him.
Brett Michaels Wow......he's looking good.............but he needs to rest............and get better
Please update!!!
Seriously, for his own sake these producers need to tell Brett Michaels "No, you cannot be on our show." I really don't want to see this guy die on live tv.
OK I'm feeling hypercritical, but does it strike anyone else that the three just shown in the Ford shoot where they gave Crystal and Lee the cars (and Chris was the one who gave them) were the three lowest energy people on the face of the planet? Could they have looked any less excited? Really?
Well, one of them was about to get a $1m recording contract, and here they are being given a maybe $15k Ford Focus. Kinda anti-climactic.
The more I think about it...I think Lee and Crystal could be a pretty good group tandem. I like it when they sing together
I think Crystal and Lee should be a duo too. They are compatible artists and I dont think one was better than the other. When they jam together with their guitars, they've got something going!!!
Wow, for a minute I thought Carrie Underwood was trying to rap. Nobody seems to be clicking, but it might be the sound on my TV.
hope paula does dance like there's no tomorow
Ok Alanis with Crystal was pretty cool.
they change the lyrics to "will she go down with you to the theater..." whew – I ws wondering for a minute how they would pull of that verse
How mature – someone using my screen name. whatever. for the REAL record I think crystal rocks and should win.
maybe the mod will delete all the fake posts once they are reported. until then again go crystal, you rock
i still don't get crystal........man she screams worse than sioban
THank you Michelle.. But I noticed now that since the whole season sucked as much as it did. That they had to bring out the old timers to show these young people how to sing and its a shame when they can come out and show up this years AI on the night of thier biggest showing yet. It just shows that AI really picked the wrong set of singers this year. Will miss Simon and glad I no longer will be wasting time seeing this show again.. Bee Gees Rock regardless of how long they been out... Love Christina and Carrie Underwood
I plan on retiring from AI with Simon. This show sucks now. My Tuesdays and Wednesday nights will be free!
I loved Ricky Gervais Lisa – I could watch him forever!
okay..that's it. This is show is officially aimed towards my parents. Dont get me wrong. Love these artists, but come on!
Where's "Pants on da Ground"?
Are they lip synching tonight...some of these contestants had no business being in the top 12
huge AI fan (usually) but tonight? what the heck is going on? just is an off weird strange night. maybe I will turn on baseball and come back for the end or something
How mature – someone using my screen name. whatever. for the REAL record I think leel rocks and should win.
maybe the mod will delete all the fake posts once they are reported. until then again go lee, you rock
i really wanted to see that guy in all white sing "you are my brother forever" can't remeber his name.....Ruando?? or something like that
@Michele
It's Christina Aguilara, who I've always felt is extremely overrated. And no I don't think that episode with the crazy guy was staged-but when they give face time to the crazy people who audition, they've got to realize something like that can happen. It was actually the most entertaining part of the night so far!
I don't know why people are balking at the guest performers...think any of the Idols will sell 200 million records like the Bee Gees or write as many hits as Michael McDonald? Respect.
who ever this blonde is singing she's awful
Carrie Underwood??
@judi
i don't think it was staged was it??????? didn't look like it to me
this is really painful........
Think security has that wacko guy in handcuffs backstage LOL? That poor girl, she missed her big moment!
ok that last bit went to commerical really fast when that girl was trying to take the mic from the guy..it cut off and went to comerical.......really fast lol..something went wrong there
Geriatrics on Parade!!!
What retirement home did they raid to get these preformers?
@ann. Sounds like your local station is having some difficulties. I hope they fix it for ya soon! Just follow the blog. The show is dull, dull so far
@LISA
whats wrong with the Bee Gees they are LEGENDS
so Fox isn't broadcasting in boston .. at least no one in our neighborhood on Comcast cable is getting it .. Fox station is black screen and buzzing noise (yes, all other stations are broadcasting fine) .. what's up?!
Carrie Underwood is there also with Mike Fisher
there you go..LoL
Im bored already. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Hmmm...I wonder why the moment this blog has changed, I couldn't see my posts posted...
This blog has changed
That sounded terrible. What is with the sound on this show??
Ok now we know why they're dressed like school children!
ITS ALL OVER BUT THE CRYING....LEE IS YOUR NEXT AMERICAN IDOL...YES DIALIDOL.COM HAS LEE AS THE WINNER BY A LANDSLIDE...12 -7 WITH A ± 3...
ALMOST 2-1 IN VOTES LEE YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
FINALLY AMERICA GOT IT RIGHT!
READ IT AND WEEP RIGHT HERE -> http://www.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/predictions.asp
ALL OVER BUT THE CRYING NOW LOL
TO SAY LEE WAS MORE NERVOUS THAN CRYSTAL IS BS TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE...IF YOU REMEMBER HER WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS, IT LOOKED TO EVERYONE IT WAS HER 1ST TIME SHE EVER DID IT...THEN YOU REMEMBER SHE'S TELLS RYAN "SHE IS BESIDES HERSELF, THEN QUICKY SAYS IM NEXT TO RYAN SEACREST AFTER SHE THINKS OF WHAT SHE JUST SAID. NOW WITH THAT SAID....
SIMON WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED...I HOPE THEY KEEP ELEN CUS I LOVE WHAT HER COMMENTS AND HER CRITIQUES ...THE MORE I SEEN KARA THE MORE SHE GOT ON MY NERVES AND AFTER HER COMMENTS I JUST YELLED AT MY TV TO SHUT UP AT HER SEVERAL TIMES LOL...RANDY IS RANDY AND HOPE HE WILL BE BACK FOR ANOTHER SEA
never watching idol again........simon's gone and crystal lost! I'm sure she'll be the one we hear about for years to come. too bad little girls text more votes than little boys. : (
Go away teenie bopper girls. She deserved it. He didn't.
i think it really sucks. people in az and ca who were watching it on tv knew who won by going on line before the program was done in these states. my days and many others of watching it are over. THANKS
Joke, right?! Crystal is way more talented... just not from te "right side of the tracks". Total BS profile job – blew that one.
For the second year in a row, the most talented – and brilliant– contestant came in 2d. Has to be a teenybopper thing because talent had NOTHING to do with who won. I just trust the music world has better sense than those 14 year old late night texters who vote only for guys regardless of whether they have talent or not. I partially blame the judges because they biased this season's result. If it's not about talent anymore, I'm not watching anymore. Guess I'm not watching anymore - but I WILL watch Crystal's career with great interest – and I hope she makes that beautiful single she sang because I will buy it. Next year no one will remember Lee DeWyze.