American Idol : Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta in the Finals?

An Americal Idol Upset in the Making

While it can be argued that Adam Lambert is a consummate performer, He was a great performer before he came to Idol. It's harder to see his actual progression. It's more like watching the Adam Lambert show every week. Lambert was bound to be a star. American Idol is one vehicle but he would have gotten there, regardless.

There is a feeling about Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey that they were actually plucked from obscurity. Adam Lambert does not even seem to have a passing acquaintance with obscurity. It is my belief that it was just a matter of time before fame and fortune found Adam.

It's not hyperbole when one says that Adam Lambert is in a class by himself. He's miles ahead of the other performers. His stage presence and performance cred is massive. But does that make him an American Idol?

Part of me thinks it'd be great if Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta could effect an upset of epic proportions, but at the same time I know that Adam is by far the best performer of the season and for that alone he deserves the crown.

Much has been made about his proclivities, but the fact is that the only measurement there should be is his commitment to his craft.

As for Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen, even if they don't cause and upset that would be a ratings bonanza for American Idol and make Fox the envy of all its competitors, they are going to be fine. Finishing in the Top 10 is a gold mine of sorts. They are all sure to have record companies looking to have them sign on the dotted line and Chris Daughtry continues to prove that he that finishes forth finishes best.