A New American Idol Is Crowned, But Simon's Sendoff Steals The Show
Posted on Wed May 26th, 2010 7:00pm PDT By X17 Staff
Vince Bucci/FOXTonight's American Idol finale was filled with comedy, drama and most of all, a sendoff to the person who made the show for the last nine seasons: Simon Cowell.
The stoic Simon even got a little emotional during a tribute that included the return of Paula Abdul live on the Idol stage (as X17online first reported), a roast by comedians Dane Cook and Ricky Gervais, the first time all former Idols appeared together on the stage (except for David Cook?!?), and a standing ovation from the audience.
In fact, it dominated the two-hour finale of the show that's seen it's ratings tumble in recent years from the television juggernaut it once was, even overshadowing Christina Aguilera's first performance of a single off her new album since she announced she was cancelling the tour, Alanis Morrissette's duet with Crystal Bowersox, Janet Jackson with a fierce new haircut (and performance to match) and the return of BRET MICHAELS!
“The show goes forward, it will be different,†Simon said during a heartfelt speech in which he reiterated that America is the real head judge of Idol.
Phew, so much more went down that we almost forgot why we were here -- to crown the season 9 champ. (SPOILER ALERT: If you're on the west coast, read no further.)
And the next American Idol is ...
Lee DeWyze. Shocker.
