So we just had the showdown between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert on the finale of Season Eight of American Idol and I have to admit, despite media proclamations, this SHOULD  be a close race. But what I REALLY want to talk about here is the burning question of when is enough, enough with American Idol? The judges, the entire season, have been SO obvious in their idolistic adoration of Adam Lambert, it’s hard to imagine why the season was even allowed to continue. If the judges had their way they probably would’ve given the title to Adam weeks ago.

My problem with this isn’t that I don’t think Adam should win or that I don’t think he has talent. That man has MAD talent, is such a performer and was obviously born to be on stage BUT my problem is that Randy, Paula, Kara and Simon are paid to be judges. This season, it seems like they were Adam Lambert cheerleaders rather than objective judges. And they SHOULD be OBJECTIVE, taking the approach of a journalist rather than who THEY want to win. This isnt’ about them, it’s about the viewing audience, those paying to vote and who THEY want to win. The judges should give honest critiques, not something aimed at either getting or  taking votes in regards to a particular contestant.

For example, the predictably cheesy winner’s song tonight. Both Adam and Kris had pitch and key problems during it. Randy kind of pointed it out with Adam, definitely pointed it out with Kris. The rest of the judges, with Adam, basically ignored the pitch problems and proclaimed him king of the American Idol world. When Kris came up, while they didn’t tear him apart the way I thought, they didn’t slobber lusciously over him the way they did Adam, so basically while saying he deserved to be there, they also gave the subliminal message that he should give up any thought of winning.

I liked both of them tonight. I thought they both did equally well. I voted for Kris. Why? Because I geniunely think he has come from behind and taken this on with full force and deserves to win. Adam doesn’t need the win, like Allison Iraheta, he WILL get signed and will be a star. But just once I want a season of American Idol where it’s not who the judges want, but who the voters actually want. And Kris Allen very well could win this. Remember Season Five? The judges were the same way with Chris Daughtry, had basically proclaimed him the winner long before the season was over. The fans had enough of it and thusly he got voted off. Didnt’ stop him either but it showed the judges that when they push and push and PUSH who THEY want on the voters too much, the voters can throw it right back at them.

Either way, out of this season, I think that Adam, Kris, Allison and Danny should find viable careers. But I HOPE that in the coming seasons the producers say enough is enough with the judges slobbering. Please note however, we here at YakkityYaks are not out to derail American Idol or the enjoyment of it by purposely trying to mess with the show the way other sites do. We just want it fair to all of the contestants.

Yes, I know I am late on this… but with all the hubbub of moving down to the final 2, Gokey leaving, and my other annoyances with the whole shebang, I completely let something slip from my mind, only to have it pop up again in my little brain today… and all I have to say is… WTF American Idol?

What am I talking about? Well, the Katy Perry performance last Wednesday night, when, at the beginning, she opens the back of her cape to reveal the name “Adam Lambert.” When did American Idol allow this blatant BS? I mean, it’s not hard to see that the judges have been pushing the Lambert win all damn season long, but now we have performers allowed to do this as well? It’s a load of crap. If she wanted to push him so much, then why not in an outside interview, or on her website… The whole season has had me pretty damn annoyed with this push for the winner, but that was definitely over the top. If that didn’t give a reason for people to shift votes to Kris, I don’t know what would. Do they think people are really a herd of sheep that should follow whatever they say? Maybe they are. I guess we will see. Come talk about it here.

Let me start by telling you, before I start my ramble about American Idol tonight, that we WILL be getting more writers for the site soon. Why am I telling you this? Well, I am pretty sure with the popularity of Adam Lambert, that you are getting kinda sick and tired of my rants about dislike for this guy. So, keep that in mind… new writers, many that love him just like you do, coming soon to a YakkityYaks near you.

Ok, time for my critique, not that I am the connoisseur, especially when it comes to Rat Pack night. I am a pure rocker chick at heart… so this one is a little hard for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Frank and Dean sometimes. But… FRANK and DEAN, not people singing Frank and Dean. I thought I was gonna be bored, and sometimes I was… just not as bored as I thought I would be. We will start with:

Kris Allen – The Way You Look Tonight – Kris did okay. I wasn’t overly impressed, but wasn’t throwing things at the TV either. That has to be a good thing right? I don’t want my TV to look like those phony YouTube videos of the Wii remote cracking the screen. I mean, that would suck! Wait… I got off track there. Oh yeah, Kris… ummm… Decent start to the show I guess.

Allison Iraheta – Someone to Watch Over Me – Ok this girl should never be in the bottom three. I personally think she is amazing, and for the first time, Randy brought up the name Pink when commenting on her. I have been saying this from the start of this thing. This girl is the new pink, in a Devil Wears Prada kinda way. No one can replace Pink. This girl can leave the show now and I would be fine with it, because she has a career to get going with. She needs this show like NY needed a low unexpected flyover, or like Mexico needs pigs… ok, that was pretty distasteful. What can I say? I’m good at that.

Matt Giraud – My Funny Valentine – They saved this guy? Why again was that? Yeah alright, it wasn’t that horrid, but it wasn’t wonderful either. And just because Paula wants to boink the guy doesn’t mean he should stay on the show. If I had to make a guesstimate, if the preteen girls who vote decide to give Allison a break this time, it will be him singing My Funny Valentine again for your pleasure tomorrow night.

Danny Gokey – Come Rain Come Shine – Now I like this guy. I like the tone of his voice, the bluesy feel… He reminds me of an updated Michael McDonald… oh crap, I think I am showing my age. The problem with Danny is that he has no uniqueness to him. He is the definition of Karaoke. Every week, he sings, well, someone elses song. Tonight was a bit different though, and it was about time. Good for Danny… I hope he keeps it up.

Adam Lambert – Feeling Good – I’m sure you are all dying to read what I thought about him tonight. Well, I can sum it up in one word, Broadway. Randy FINALLY touched on that tonight, slightly, but the judges don’t want to push that too hard… I mean, he is their horse for the win… can’t ever not like something about his performance now can they? I have been saying all along this guy belongs on Broadway, will have a STELLAR career on Broadway. Let him go to Broadway people! Keeping Adam on this show is halting his wonderful Broadway career!! Yeah okay, I know my pleas will not get heard, at least not until his record doesn’t sell like they thought it would, and NY brings him home to the stage. However, I do want to point out that as innovative, refreshing and artistic that many think Adam is for changing the songs to suit him… he didn’t. What he did tonight is already out there in this format by a really great band called Muse. If you haven’t heard of them, go get yourself some. Now that’s some stuff worth listening to.

Let me just also throw this out there real quick… I will probably elaborate on this with a video later… but anyone here old enough to remember the guy from Star Search… Sam something? Hold on, let me look up his name…. Sam Harris! Yeah… that’s the guy. This is who Adam reminds me of, and according to the place I just looked up his name, he has a pretty nice career on Broadway of all places! He can be Adam’s mentor! Or… maybe he already is???

Yes, more writers soon.  Also, sorry about no pics with this post.  I was feeling testy, so the pics would have been maybe one of those Lambert making out with another guy photos floating around on the internet.  I thought I would try to remain somewhat tasteful, since I already spent my distasteful comment up above.  If you wanna see those photos, it’s REAL easy to just type into Google!

It has been reported around the web and on radio that we are in for an American Idol “shocker” this evening.  According to many different sources, it has nothing to do with who is staying or going, but something to do with Paula… who knows.  She has supposedly been twittering this morning about a big to-do on tonights show.  What has been whispered around is that she choreographed the number that the Idols will do tonight.  I really hope that isn’t the shocker.  It has been mentioned though that her contracts is up and she may be leaving the show.  I can’t imagine that this would happen in mid-season however.  I have also heard Simon may be leaving at the end of this season, that Kara had a big blow-up after the show with the idols, that Simon flipped her, that she wants to quit… Who knows.  Maybe they will all get up and walk out tonight.  Now THAT would be a hoot!  Better yet, they all walk except Randy.  GO DAWG!!

In the meantime, Dial an Idol seems they can’t be counted on this season.  They have been wrong a majority of the time, if not all season long.  However, there is another website that has been getting it right just about every week.  It’s Vote Number 1… check it out if you get the chance.  They have Lil, Matt and Anoop as bottom three, with a possible shocker of Danny taking one of those spots.  My guess is Lil or Matt leaving however.  I guess we will find out in a couple of hours.

Well woopie doopie, the Wild Card round is over on American Idol and the big twist revealed. As if 12 weren’t enough. Ok, I know, I am being quite the pessimist… but really, there are some in there that shouldn’t be, there are some that never made the Wild Card Round that should have, and I am overall a bit disappointed. I really would have liked to see Jessie get through, but alas, she went home. Ju’not, still, should have been in there. So now, who am I left to root for? Well, Danny Gokey… I love his voice and hope he brings the rock to the show, and Allison Iraheta, the little red headed 16 year old who sang Heart’s “Alone” beautifully. Those are my picks for the season! Who is yours? Discuss in our forum!