American Idol - final

Adam Lambert vs Kris Allen

The final showdown. The flamboyant vs guy-next-door. One is comfortable with eye-liner, ear rings, nail polish and tights. The other could not look any less than an average guy. Their style could not be more different.

Surprisingly in this final, Adam sang a song he had sung before. I expected him to surprise us. Then Kris came on stage and also sang a song he had sung weeks before. Tsk tsk. That's right about the time I started missing David Cook. Simon said round one to Kris.

Oh wow, I did not like Adam's second song. Nope. I profess I do not like people screeching. I agree with Simon's comment regarding Kris's second performance. The Marvin Gaye song was like three people strumming guitar in a bedroom on a summer afternoon.

Ok, third song (No Boundary) and I was still unimpressed with Adam's performance tonight. Kris started his performance very pitchy. It was like he was suddenly extremely nervous. Despite his start, I prefer Kris' version of the song. But unfortunately, there were times in the song when Kris seemed to be trying to reach the high notes but failed. Ai. For third song, I agree with Randy's opinions.

Overall, I still think Adam will win. However, I will say that Kris should be proud of himself, too. Oh, but I do not like the judges Simon, Paula & Kara who had already predicted Adam will win. One part of me hope Americans will vote otherwise just to be contrary. But that would be unfair to Adam.

Side issue:

I'm so totally hoping Paula will not be in next season. Both the female judges are too ???. Whereas Paula spoke in long sentences in the hope of making herself understood (and failing miserably), Kara simply loves to hear her own voice. To be fair, Paula has too big a heart to be an effective judge. Her comments at most times are absolutely rubbish and too over the top at times simply because she does not wish to hurt the idol's feelings. Don't let me start on Randy. His comments are as useful as Paula. Only Simon deserves the honor of being called a judge. His comments are to the point, sharp and useful. And not that I am blowing my own trumpet, but frequently Simon Cowell expressed my thoughts albeit not in the exact words. Although there are times we differ in opinion as with Adam's second performance.

p/s- I blame Paula as one the reason that Danny Gokey is not in the final. Paula could have chosen a better song for Danny.