Reality Check: Getting ready for tonight's 'Idol' finale - A reality TV blog by The Baltimore Sun's Sarah Kelber

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May 20, 2008

Getting ready for tonight's 'Idol' finale

So, not so shockingly, it's David vs. David tonight on American Idol.

The oddsmakers are giving it to Cook already, but you can't underestimate the crazed power voters who dial or text again and again.

Sun TV critic David Zurawik has an intriguing story in today's paper about how Idol has changed television. I highly recommend it.

So as we head into tonight's two-part finale, what are your thoughts?

Either way, both Davids are going to get a record deal and sell like crazy, at least for a while. I think Cook would probably be the bigger commercial success, which might be why it seems like Idol producers are pushing so hard for him to win.

Since I'm covering the show, I don't vote, but who, if anyone, will you be pulling for tonight?

Posted by Sarah Kickler Kelber at 11:34 AM | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: American Idol

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David Archuleta, of course! Although both Davids are talented, I want to see David A win.

Posted by: Anonymous | May 20, 2008 12:42 PM

David Cook has the whole package- talent, presence and looks. David Archuleta is a great talent yet he is young in his looks and presentation. I don't believe he'll be able to take the pressures of the music world. He lacks maturity. Next time for him.

Posted by: Maria | May 20, 2008 10:34 PM

Check it out Dwag!!! So sick of hearing that and singing the phone book!!! Love, love , love that Simon!!! Paula, I can do w/o. David Cook is all "that"!! Love David A. too. But...DC is the one. See all of you in a few hours. Love the show.

Posted by: Barbara D | May 21, 2008 3:51 PM

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About Sarah Kelber

Sarah Kickler Kelber, an editor in the features department since 1999, got sucked into reality TV with the first episode of MTV's The Real World in 1992. Then came Survivor and American Idol, and suddenly, the genre was everywhere. She started blogging about it for The Baltimore Sun in January 2006 and has logged more hours watching and writing about such shows as Dancing With the Stars, Big Brother and, of course, Idol, than she'd like to admit.

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