Comments on: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen to face off in “Idol” finale http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/ Entertainment behind the scenes Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:28:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: ALambe http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-20272 ALambe Sat, 23 May 2009 12:10:48 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-20272 I’m a mother and a devout Christian, too. As TV viewer, I recognize that American Idol is a singing talent contest open to all, regardless of orientation or religion. It is not supposed to be a popularity contest for class of persons in society. Among Season 8’s contenders, Adam Lambert was consistently the amazing artist and the best singer, gifted with a powerful voice. America’s vote for Kris, or America’s vote against Adam, seems to be a contemptuous hate vote against sectors of America that Adam stands for. ADAM LAMBERT DESERVED TO WIN. Even Kris Allen himself knows this in his Christian heart, so much so that as soon as he was unexpectedly handed the undeserved crown, he contrarily declared to the public that “Adam deserves this…” — righteously adhering to glaring truth and instinctively repudiating the ridiculous vote results that are far from the truth. You could actually count the seconds before perplexed Kris acquiesced and finally received the crown, but only after Adam graciously approached to lend him support. Adam Lambert is the true winner! What is wrong with America? Or what is wrong with this American Idol TV show? I’m a mother and a devout Christian, too. As TV viewer, I recognize that American Idol is a singing talent contest open to all, regardless of orientation or religion. It is not supposed to be a popularity contest for class of persons in society. Among Season 8’s contenders, Adam Lambert was consistently the amazing artist and the best singer, gifted with a powerful voice. America’s vote for Kris, or America’s vote against Adam, seems to be a contemptuous hate vote against sectors of America that Adam stands for. ADAM LAMBERT DESERVED TO WIN. Even Kris Allen himself knows this in his Christian heart, so much so that as soon as he was unexpectedly handed the undeserved crown, he contrarily declared to the public that “Adam deserves this…” — righteously adhering to glaring truth and instinctively repudiating the ridiculous vote results that are far from the truth. You could actually count the seconds before perplexed Kris acquiesced and finally received the crown, but only after Adam graciously approached to lend him support. Adam Lambert is the true winner! What is wrong with America? Or what is wrong with this American Idol TV show?

]]> By: dianne http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-20033 dianne Tue, 19 May 2009 15:07:36 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-20033 All Adam fans should never stop voting...keep and keep on voting. I hope danny fans will vote for Adam too. All Adam fans should never stop voting…keep and keep on voting. I hope danny fans will vote for Adam too.

]]> By: mary ann http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-20031 mary ann Tue, 19 May 2009 15:04:42 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-20031 We should vote for whoever has the greatest talent, and that is Adam. Go Adam... We should vote for whoever has the greatest talent, and that is Adam. Go Adam…

]]> By: mary ann http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-20030 mary ann Tue, 19 May 2009 15:02:21 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-20030 My gosh liz, what do you mean when you said that America will not vote for anyone gay? Are you from another world? I am not from your country but I thought America is the Land of the Free. Obviously, you are still living in a backward society. I cant believe what you just wrote? Dont you have any celebrities there who are gay or lesbians? Are you that prejudiced against them? How about Ellen Degeneres? Do you hate her? I happen to like her show. And what is wrong with Adam? He is a great performer. My gosh liz, what do you mean when you said that America will not vote for anyone gay? Are you from another world? I am not from your country but I thought America is the Land of the Free. Obviously, you are still living in a backward society. I cant believe what you just wrote? Dont you have any celebrities there who are gay or lesbians? Are you that prejudiced against them? How about Ellen Degeneres? Do you hate her? I happen to like her show. And what is wrong with Adam? He is a great performer.

]]> By: Linda http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19931 Linda Mon, 18 May 2009 07:16:20 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19931 The rules for American Idol are clear - you just have to not be under contract with anyone when you compete on the show. Many former idols had recorded in the past; many more perform in a variety of venues. Adam Lambert has never performed on Broadway. He was in a six-month touring production of Wicked and then the LA cast of Wicked as an understudy and in the chorus. Kris and Danny were both worship leaders and Matt was performing in clubs. Adam has also been the lead singer of an LA-based rock band. He has never recorded an album. When he tried out for Idol, he and fellow band members had co-written 20 songs and they were trying to find a label to record their music. Please don't talk about the rules of Idol if you don't know them. The rules for American Idol are clear – you just have to not be under contract with anyone when you compete on the show. Many former idols had recorded in the past; many more perform in a variety of venues. Adam Lambert has never performed on Broadway. He was in a six-month touring production of Wicked and then the LA cast of Wicked as an understudy and in the chorus. Kris and Danny were both worship leaders and Matt was performing in clubs. Adam has also been the lead singer of an LA-based rock band. He has never recorded an album. When he tried out for Idol, he and fellow band members had co-written 20 songs and they were trying to find a label to record their music.

Please don’t talk about the rules of Idol if you don’t know them.

]]> By: Karen http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19930 Karen Mon, 18 May 2009 01:04:52 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19930 Adam Lambert is an amazing talent and every week I have looked forward specially for his songs, and each week he has not disappointed with his beautiful renditions of some classic songs. As good as Kris is, Im afraid he is not in the same league of entertainer as Adam. Im from outside America and am disappointed I cannot register my vote for Adam. My concern is that Americans will chose to not vote for Adam for reasons other than his talent. If he does not win, he will have been robbed, in my opinion. Adam Lambert is an amazing talent and every week I have looked forward specially for his songs, and each week he has not disappointed with his beautiful renditions of some classic songs. As good as Kris is, Im afraid he is not in the same league of entertainer as Adam. Im from outside America and am disappointed I cannot register my vote for Adam. My concern is that Americans will chose to not vote for Adam for reasons other than his talent. If he does not win, he will have been robbed, in my opinion.

]]> By: Bob Whorton http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19929 Bob Whorton Mon, 18 May 2009 00:55:01 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19929 Belle----Adam is not undiscovered talent. He's been on broadway a lot. Check it out!! I thought you had to be amateur to be on American Idol but evidently not. Belle—-Adam is not undiscovered talent. He’s been on broadway a lot. Check it out!! I thought you had to be amateur to be on American Idol but evidently not.

]]> By: belle http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19920 belle Sun, 17 May 2009 12:14:57 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19920 I have never seen undiscovered talent as great as Adam Lambert. Although Kris seems like a sweet boy, I have seen his level of talent many, many times. Lambert is truly a phenomenon. I hope he will be recognized for the soaring talent he is. If he wins, his real challenge will be to create new, original material. I believe he will be up for this challenge based on the hard work behind every single performance we've seen. I have never seen undiscovered talent as great as Adam Lambert. Although Kris seems like a sweet boy, I have seen his level of talent many, many times. Lambert is truly a phenomenon. I hope he will be recognized for the soaring talent he is. If he wins, his real challenge will be to create new, original material. I believe he will be up for this challenge based on the hard work behind every single performance we’ve seen.

]]> By: arc http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19906 arc Sat, 16 May 2009 03:41:17 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19906 If America really wants to rejoin the rest of the modern world they should grow up and vote for the person that they think deserves to win the most based on talent, leaving religion, race and sexual orientation out of the equation. These factors have nothing to do with the contestants' talent - singing and entertaining ability - and nothing to do with the measure of the person as "idol worthy". I think both Kris and Adam are talented, genuine, sweet, kind and humble (please do not confuse Adam's performance confidence with arrogance). Kris however lacks Adam's stage presence and "IT FACTOR" that makes him so mesmerizing on stage and has a much much quieter personna and unassuming style both on and off stage. I love them both and also love that they are close friends (it is only too obvious much to Simon's dismay)as their families also appear to be. Although I am a middle aged mother of two teens, I am a rocker at heart and love Adam's style - his vocals are out of this world for me so I want him to be my idol. I also think he is an excellent role modelfor my kids - be true to yourself no matter what, find what you love and give it your all, be humble, respectful, gracious and appreciative, love your family and friends. What's not to like about that? If America really wants to rejoin the rest of the modern world they should grow up and vote for the person that they think deserves to win the most based on talent, leaving religion, race and sexual orientation out of the equation. These factors have nothing to do with the contestants’ talent – singing and entertaining ability – and nothing to do with the measure of the person as “idol worthy”. I think both Kris and Adam are talented, genuine, sweet, kind and humble (please do not confuse Adam’s performance confidence with arrogance). Kris however lacks Adam’s stage presence and “IT FACTOR” that makes him so mesmerizing on stage and has a much much quieter personna and unassuming style both on and off stage. I love them both and also love that they are close friends (it is only too obvious much to Simon’s dismay)as their families also appear to be. Although I am a middle aged mother of two teens, I am a rocker at heart and love Adam’s style – his vocals are out of this world for me so I want him to be my idol. I also think he is an excellent role modelfor my kids – be true to yourself no matter what, find what you love and give it your all, be humble, respectful, gracious and appreciative, love your family and friends. What’s not to like about that?

]]> By: Danny http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/05/14/adam-lambert-and-kris-allen-to-face-off-in-idol-finale/comment-page-1/#comment-19905 Danny Sat, 16 May 2009 03:14:07 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/?p=3900#comment-19905 Adam Lambert has more "singing" talent than Kris Allen and Danny Gokey put together. However, with the elimination of Gokey this week, I have no doubt that Kris will be the winner. I'm pulling for Adam simply because he is the most talented contestent Idol has had in years and hence is the most desrving. Unfortunately, too many Americans can't get past Adam's personal syle (eyeliner, black nail polish, etc) and would rather vote for Kris (even though when he has to hit a high note, he goes into a falsetto that is barely audable!) because he is their idea of the "wholesome, guy-nest-door type." Such a shame some people are so narrow minded. Yes, I think Kris will win. Adam Lambert has more “singing” talent than Kris Allen and Danny Gokey put together. However, with the elimination of Gokey this week, I have no doubt that Kris will be the winner. I’m pulling for Adam simply because he is the most talented contestent Idol has had in years and hence is the most desrving. Unfortunately, too many Americans can’t get past Adam’s personal syle (eyeliner, black nail polish, etc) and would rather vote for Kris (even though when he has to hit a high note, he goes into a falsetto that is barely audable!) because he is their idea of the “wholesome, guy-nest-door type.” Such a shame some people are so narrow minded. Yes, I think Kris will win.

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