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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