Finalists David Archuleta (R) and David Cook face off during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. Reuters Pictures 13 months ago

Finalists David Archuleta (R) and David Cook face off during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

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  1. Previous season winner David Cook arrives for the finale of Season 8 of "American Idol" in Los Angeles May 20, 2009.
  2. Last year's "American Idol" winner David Cook arrives at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: Former contestant David Cook arrives at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  4. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series, wave to the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
  5. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series, meet with the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
  6. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series shakes hands during a meeting with the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
  7. Previous season runner up David Archuleta arrives for the finale of Season 8 of "American Idol" in Los Angeles May 20, 2009.
  8. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: Former contestant David Archuleta arrives at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  9. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series, wave to the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
  10. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series, meet with the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
  11. Singers David Cook (L) and David Archuleta (R) of the 2008 American Idol reality series shakes hands during a meeting with the media at a hotel in Manila May 14, 2009. Cook and Archuleta are in Manila for a concert on May 16.
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  13. FILE - In this March 6, 2008, file photo American Idol contestant Syesha Mercado attends the "American Idol" annual Top 12 Party in West Hollywood, Calif.
  14. 'American Idol' runner up Adam Lambert performs on NBC's 'Today' Show in New York in this May 28, 2009 file photo. Before he became a household name, the flamboyant singer spent three years recording songs for Los Angeles-based Wilshire Records. The label has joined forces with Hi Fi Recordings to release the 11-track album "On With the Show" this summer. The first single, "Want," went on sale at digital music retailer iTunes on Tuesday June 23, 2009. Lambert co-wrote nine of the songs, working mostly with Madonna's guitarist, Monte Pittman.
  15. Randy Jackson of "American Idol" arrives at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, June 16, 2009.
  16. "American Idol" auditioner Angela Crisci, 17, of Newburgh, N.Y., wipes a tear as she texts her boyfriend that she was not selected to go onto the next round at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, June 14, 2009. "American Idol" is kicking off Season Nine auditions in Foxborough.

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