Monday, May 24, 2010

American Idol Finale Promises Teary Goodbye

Whether Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze wins American Idol on Wednesday night, one thing's for sure: The tears will be flowing. It is, after all, judge Simon Cowell's last day on the job, and many of his favorite Idol alumni are en route to L.A. to wish him a fond farewell. Among them: Taylor Hicks, who will be joining Elliott Yamin for a duet (per Elliott's tweet, earlier Monday). Season 4 finalists and former roommates Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice are both in town, and, as previously announced, Carrie Underwood will perform. Non-Idol acts rumored to be taking the stage include Hall & Oates and Janet Jackson. And could a Melissa Etheridge duet be back on the table? We hear whispers but have not been able to confirm. How about Paula Abdul? There's lots of chatter on that.

Here's what we do know: Season 8 winner Kris Allen will be performing, but runner-up Adam Lambert won't. Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias are also on the bill, as is some sort of goodbye package/performance in honor of the man we love to hate.

For now, check out a preamble posted on Americanidol.com earlier Monday, which features a slew of mentors, guests and ex-Idols. - Idol Tracker

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