Who would have thought? Adam Lambert and Kris Allen take to the Red Carpet before the Festivities. The Finale was held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Paula greets her Season 8 Finalists Adam and Kris
Former contestant Blake Lewis was there
Whatever happen to Bo Brice?
Carrie Underwood looked stunning.
David Cook handed over his American Idol Crown tonight!
Judge Kara Dioguardi looked FAB
Reggae Sensation Jason Mraz arrived
Last Year American Idol Hopeful Jason Castro
Comedian, Actor and Musician Steve Martin Rocks
Heather Locklear and her daughter seem to always attend the Finale
Paula must only have a stylist for ‘really’ special occasions. Clearly she’s working tonight. Paula looks great.
A star is born!
Last Year’s Runner up David Archuleta
My girl Fergie attended and performed
Kris Allen is our New American Idol!
Lionel Richie is officially BACK!
Who told Randy that this suit is okay?
Chris Daughtry was there. Was every past Idol there?
Simon’s ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour. Hmmm…I heard that some woman tried to attack her today after checking to see if she was Simon’s girlfriend. The Stalker was arrested.
Mr Cowell and Mr. Jackson arrive. Randy, Randy, Randy
Keith Urban was there of course! He performed during the show with Kris.
The Legendary Carlos Santana
Brooke White arrives. She was such a cute little Flower Child Girl. I liked her style
Diana Degarmo, was she runner up on Season 2 or 3?
Simon Cowell, Terri Seymour and Randy Jackson
Janice Dickerson was there
Justin Guarini was there. Season 1 runner up
The Black Eyed Peas always bring their unique style
Antonio Saboto Jr. and I’m assuming his daughter arrive
Cutie Pie Ace Young was there
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