Why Adam Lambert, David Cook Were Absent From 'American Idol' Finale
Cook had a previous engagement, while there are reportedly numerous reasons for Lambert's absence from the 'Idol' stage.By Gil Kaufman
Adam Lambert
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It was an unprecedented gathering of "American Idol" royalty. On Wednesday night, all but one of the former "American Idol" winners took to the Nokia Theatre stage to sing a song in honor of departing judge and mentor Simon Cowell.
Lined up side by side were Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Ruben...
MTV.com News — Cook had a previous engagement, while there are reportedly numerous reasons for Lambert's absence from the 'Idol' stage.By Gil Kaufman
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