David C. is trying so hard to surpass his previous performances that I feel it has taken a toll on his voice. He was most definitely singing better at the start of this competition.

I can imagine both Davids are extremely tired and just want this to end, as do I. This season 7 competition has been a little disenchanting for me.

However, I think both singers will have very good careers – totally different – but equally successful.

Whoever wins – it’ll be because TPTB want them to. Clive Davis says he’ll sign them both so I’m glad I’ll have an opportunity to enjoy both of them post Idol.

I can’t wait to hear your summary Masterclass Lady.

People.com is reporting:

David Cook’s Brother Unlikely to Attend Idol Finale
May 19, 2008
While David Cook prepares for this week’s two-night American Idol season finale, PEOPLE has learned that it is unlikely that one of his biggest supporters, brother Adam Cook, will be in the audience.

Adam, 37, who has been battling brain cancer for the past ten years, was able travel to Los Angeles to see David perform live on April 15, but will likely stay home this week due to his condition.

Adam’s health is “a day-to-day thing,” his wife Kendra told PEOPLE last month. “I can’t look at tomorrow. I have to look at today. If I start planning out and thinking about too much in the future, I can get overwhelmed in all the details. I have to concentrate on today.”

David Cook and David Archuleta will go head-to-head on Tuesday’s live performance show from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The results will air live on Wednesday’s two-hour season finale.

Cook supporters will host a viewing party in Terre Haute, Ind., where Adam lives, on Wednesday, but Adam, Kendra, and their two young children, will most likely watch the show from their home. –Pam Grout

I can’t imagine fighting something as terrible as brain cancer for TEN YEARS … his wife must be an angel. I do understand that the money raised to help bring Adam back this week will go to toward medical bills if he is unable to go this week. Still a thing to do that makes my heart full!

Anita

-The Davids picked their own coronation song from the 10 most popular songs in the list of 20 that were available for online voting. How’s that for a twist? We don’t know which song either contestant has chosen yet. Some “contest”, huh? Think TPTB didn’t like the song that got the most votes? They just changed the rules of the game midstream. Makes it hard to do the contest again next year, don’t you think?

-Carrie Underwood will perform her new single “Last Name”.

- There’s going to be another “Dead Elvis” video (last year, Celine Dion sang a “duet” with Elvis Presley), this time including several people. Per Nigel on KISS.

-The “biggest star” in the world will be there, says Nigel. (Anita sez: Paul McCartney?! oh, yes, yes, pleeeease!? or Michael Jackson? Who else would be the ‘biggest star’ other than Macca or Jacko?)

-Nigel told Ryan this morning that the Top 5 will sing duets with “somebody”. The FOX reporter said the Idols will be singing with one of the celebrity mentors who appeared during the season. That would be either, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton or Andrew Lloyd Webber. Who would be the 5th mentor? Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr? McCartney would fit the “biggest star in the world” description. But neither Beatle were actually mentors. Or, was the FOX reporter confused, or talking about something else entirely?

Nigel and FOX confirmed a Jonas Brothers appearance.

Wow! What a couple of nights! (I’m already sore from working so hard watching the final dance night on Dancing with the Stars!)
Anita

Honestly, I loved Archie’s “Imagine” but I feel he would have been wiser to have chosen an all new song, since that one was such magic first time around (assuming the spoiler is accurate).

Anita

MJ’s blog was talking about a mystery guest who is a top star. My guess is Paul McCartney. Wouldn’t that be great…finally?

auntieaudie, if I visited your dream, I imagine it went in extra innings because of such high quality players. LOL! You would have to sleep a lot longer.

There’s a great roundtable discussion with 5 AI bloggers (MJ, Michael Slezak, Maura Johnston, Rickey, and Jim Cantiello) about the whole season 7 here:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1587724/20080519/id_0.jhtml

It’s a bit off-topic for this thread (only one segment is about the finale), but it’s very interesting!

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=559609

” Simon allegedly wants Paula and Randy fired too (good call, though we’d miss Paula’s drunken ramblings… and you need to fire yourself as well). Hey, it’s a good start. Will this all happen? Probably not. The producers are idiots.”

There was no link on this, right Anita? I really can’t imagine that Simon said this, but hope it’s true. Even if it is just Randy.

Honestly, both David’s are worthy to be the winner. It should be a GOOD show!

Yay?

Wadahoot – I retrieved your VFTW comment and I had heard about the major overhaul that Simon has requested for American Idol. Doesn’t sound like a bad idea, but I won’t hold my breath. Let’s see if Simon’s bark is stronger than his bite.

Auntaudie – I loved your last comment. What a great story. Pure brilliance. I absolutely agree with every detail. Kudos and standing O from MCL.

I hope the Davids – or someone close to them- read this.