Idol Update

As you may have noticed, I gave up my Idol recaps – mainly due to the fact that the show has become a little bit of a joke this year. Don’t get me wrong, the contestants are better than ever, but the judges banter, Ryan’s staircase, the news that the bottom three are not “accurate”, and the overly hyped pre-taped performances each week. It’s just a little sad that this show has become more generic than ever. And why are the judges all over the magazine covers, rather than the contestants? Does anyone really care if Paula and Kara are feuding? I certainly don’t and I since my recaps started consisting more about the judges than contestants I refuse to take part in the media hype.

So, as a quick update, I am happy to announce that my choices for the finale, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, will face off next week for the chance to be the new American Idol! It’s a tough call because Adam has been the fave all season, but Ryan announced that the two finalists were only 1 million votes apart in a 88 million vote night. And with Gokey out of the race, Kris could become quite unbeatable, since most of the Gokey support will likely go to Allen. It’s definitely going to be a good show and will have me on the edge of my seat.

And last night also offered a fantastic performance from Season 6 winner, Jordin Sparks, who performed her new single, “Battlefield”, with co-writer, Ryan Tedder. Jordin, who always has had a couple extra pounds, looked off the hook last night and we’re definitely watching little Sparks grow up right before our eyes into a certified diva. If you missed the performance, we’ve got it for you below – and check out that fierce ending look Jordin flashes the camera. We also are posting Katy Perry’s performance of “Waking Up In Vegas”, which was alright, but we love that she opened it showing off her Elvis-esque cape with the name “Adam Lambert” embroidered on the back. Guess we know who’s she’s rooting for…