American Idol - The Grand Finale

Almost a year ago preparations were being made to scour every corner of America in search of the raw talent that could be prepared, polished and perfected to have a chance to be celebrated as the sixth American Idol. Months later and that time has now come.

From over a million contestants who applied to appear on the show, the total has been reduced to just two. But only one can win the show, so on the 25th May on ITV2, American Idol 6 will announce who will be crowned the sixth American Idol.

This year has seen the largest number of applicants, the record number of votes cast and the highest viewing figures in the show’s history. Idol Gives Back raised over $70 million dollars and the series has seen more guest appearances than ever before. Left in the competition at the moment are Melinda, Blake, Jordin and Lakisha (see below for a brief biog and a link to their homepages) who are just 2 weeks away from the final.

American Idol 6 has now reached fever pitch and has viewers on both sides of the Atlantic on the edge of their seats. At the Kodak theatre in LA, each finalist will sing a collection of songs in this musical extravaganza. They must to really show off all their strengths (and hide their weaknesses) in the knowledge that just a single mistake could cost them the title. The pressure will reach boiling point and you will be able to cut the atmosphere with a knife.

After the performances Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul will give their comments for the last time and make an appraisal of the finalists. And then we wait…

We wait for the public to cast their vote and decide the fates of the two final hopefuls. Who will it be? Tune in on Friday at 8.30 on ITV2 to find out who will be crowned in glory as the next American Idol.

The contestants are:

Jordin Sparks
Jordin, the youngest in the competition at only seventeen, made the final twelve despite Simon Cowell’s criticisms that she was “being too cute” early on in the audition process. Her personal goal in life is to tell meaningful stories through her songs which touch peoples lives.

Americanidol.com/contestants/season6/jordin_sparks/

Lakisha Jones
The twenty-seven year-old’s proudest moment to date is the birth of her daughter, Brionne. Lakisha, from Fort Meade, MD, has experience in both classical and opera singing. As a strong Christian she too claims that she will be thanking ‘God, Almighty’ if she is crowned the winner.

Americanidol.com/contestants/season6/lakisha_jones/

Blake Lewis
Aged 25 from Bothwell, WA Blake appears to have many other talents including photography, song writing, producing and being a ‘characters kisser.’ He lists his favourite artists as Michael Jackson, Prince, Sting and Bjork. He also owns the less acclaimed Kevin Federline album. Blake seems relaxed about the competition with his only pre-stage habits being going “for a pee” and stretching out.

Americanidol.com/contestants/season6/blake_lewis/

Melinda Doolittle
One of the oldest in the competition at twenty-nine, Melinda from Brentwood, TN loves to make people laugh. She has been so ecstatic at her progress, crying each time she advances a round of the show. A singer since seventh grade, Melinda too is also very religious, declaring her Bible as her lucky charm.

Americanidol.com/contestants/season6/melinda_doolittle/