Who Won American Idol 2009 - The Final Showdown

After we’ve seen the performance of the Top 2 Finalists on the American Idol Finale, can you predict who will win the title American Idol tomorrow May 20, 2009.Will it be American Idol Adam Lambert or American Idol Kris Allen?But before that let’s do a quick recap on what happened on the May 19 American Idol Season 8: The Final Performance Show!

Round 1:
Adam Lambert preformed Mad World. Randy gave him A+ for that performance. Simon Cowell says he always thought Mad World was his best performance but thought Adam Lambert’s coat was a bit too theatrical

Kris Allen performed “Ain’t No Sunshine” on the piano. Randy said, “that was one of your best performances on the stage.” Kara says “you have a way of creating an intimate bond with your audience, where everyone feels like you’re singing to us”. While Simon said, “When your name was announced last week, I wasn’t sure America voted right. But I absolutely take it all back after that performance.”

Simon Cowell says that Kris Allen has won Round 1 tonight.

Round 2:
Adam Lambert performed A Change Is Gonna Come. Kara says the it was the best performance Adam has done. Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert is “100% back in the game.

Kris Allen performed “What’s Goin On” by Marvin Gaye, sitting on a stool playing guitar. Simon says Kris’ performance was like “three friends in their bedroom singing”

Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert won Round 2

Round 3:

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen both performed the Winner’s Coronation Song “No Boundaries“

Randy said on Adam’s performance, “a bit pitchy for me in some spots”. Paula says she’ll “be a fan forever, front line” Simon Cowell says “you have been one of the best, original contestants on the show..I genuinely believe we have found a worldwide star in you”.

While Randy Jackson says the song was a little too high for Kris. Simon Cowell says “I think the first song was your highlight…watching you tonight has been incredible…you have thoroughly deserved to be standing on this stage tonight, congratulations.”