A big upset last night on the American Idol Stage as 23 year old Kris Allen, the "Popster" and dark horse in this season's competition, won the coveted title of The American Idol over "Glamster" and musical theatre performer, 27 year old Adam Lambert.
It was quite the evening as the tension built up throughout the two hour special, and the viewers were treated to an array of incredible performers, including: Kiss, Queen, Cyndi Lauper, Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, and even an odd performance by comedian Steve Martin on the banjo. (Not really odd to anyone over 35 who has followed Martin's early career and remembers him from the "King Tut" days....like...moi. Give me a moment as I smooth out my crows feet a little. *pause* Alrighty then.)
Overall, the evening was very entertaining and full of suspense as it built to the shocking reveal. I say shocking because the look on Kris Allen's face said everything. Clearly, the clean cut musician from Arkansas thought the winner was obvious...and that it wasn't him. He even graciously said "..Adam deserves it" as he continued to fumble with words after hearing the announcement. It is well known that he and Adam have become good friends through the season and that Kris himself is a fan. It is nice to see the humility this young man brings with him but, in my opinion, it's now time for him to realize his own amazing talent and accept it graciously. He truly has talent.
The Broadway Musical Nut
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