Adam Lambert's 'Idol' Finale Gig Canceled

By Rob Shuter Posted May 26th 2010 04:54PM

Exclusive: If you thought tonight's 'American Idol' finale was going to be drama free, think again! Inside sources tell me that after Adam Lambert did not show up for 'Idol' rehearsals for the big finale and sendoff to Simon Cowell, the controversial alum's appearance has been canceled, sending the show's production into bedlam. Find out why things fell apart ... after the jump!

Sources tell me that Adam did not show up for rehearsals, sending producers scrambling because they weren't sure "if Adam is sick, being a diva, or worse, planning something that he does not want people to see."

That eventually led to nixing his performance altogether. After 'Idol' producers tried to work with Adam's reps, it was decided it was best for him to just not be involved in the show altogether. While a deal could still possibly be struck to get him back on the show, at this time, it seems he won't be on the finale.

Oddly enough, on May 19, Lambert wrote on Twitter that he hadn't been scheduled to perform on the 'Idol' finale, saying: "Unfortunately not performing on Idol Finale. Guess they have plenty of artists booked." It's possible that this was either true at the time and changed later, or it could have been a diversion to make his appearance a surprise. What's certain is that my sources tell me he was definitely supposed to perform tonight, denial or not.

My sources say his non-appearance will be played off by claiming Lambert is sick, but that the real reason he won't be there is because he isn't interested in changing his performances to suit their standards.

If you recall, Lambert shocked the American Music Awards viewing audience with a highly suggestive performance that included him making out with both male and female performers. With the 'Idol' finale being a live broadcast, perhaps they just didn't want that risk.

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Wednesday 26 May

By Dhunken

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This is such a lie. Adam Lambert tweeted over a week ago he was not going to be on the finale. There was no rehearsals at the time. Well before the this week he made it known he was not going to be on. Just like David Cook did. Please don't spread false rumors. Adam is not a diva and never was going to be on the finale. I hope there is a surprise change but so far nothing has been said.

By John

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He may not be a "diva", but he still sucks. He's (she's?) a talentless twit. I'm still not going to watch this sorry excuse for a show.

By S321Saint

From what little i've seen of him..Adam may not be a "diva" just stupid. "singing", "acting", "playing to the crowd", whatever you term is performances to date, show the lack of intelligence, talent and inspiration lacking in music these days. Adam is pathetic..plain and simple.

By evelyn

Um, helloooo. Adam already tweeted that he wasn't performing in the Idol finale. So much for your "sources". Nice try to get hits, though.

Plus, Adam didn't make out with a girl during the AMAs. Watch it again, retard.
He already performed AND mentored on Idol this year. Nothing was suggestive, and Idol got really good ratings that week, unlike the other weeks. If you hate him, then just say it, dude.

By roy-roy

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The only thing lower than a blogger is a tweeter. Get a life you poor pathetic little worms. Blogging and tweeting is worse than playing dungeons and dragons. Can anyone say loser?

Saturday 29 May

By lexi

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omg did you read the article at all they said that on HIS twitter they found that not some inside sourse... and Adam was probally beeing a diva anyway! so just stop sticking up for him!!!!!!!!!!

By joe

this is total baloney! adam confirmed a week or two ago that he was not going to be performing at the Idol finale. He has never even been at the finale rehearsals. You should really remove this post

By Mindy

Just another squirmworthy 15 minute celeb that is more about gimick and less about music. I hope to never see him again

By amelie

Just change the channel , Adam will be a very long time in music industry all over the world , he emerge to a world star.

By lola

agreed!

I dont believe this is the real reason . Adam have had a lot of performences from that AMA and never did the same to upset somebody.

By Paula

This article is nothing but a smear campaign against Adam. He knows how to perform properly for a "family-friendly" audience - he's proven that already once this season, when he performed on the show. Plus, as Dhunken said, he tweeted a week ago, that he wasn't going to be on the show, and there were NO finale rehearsals going on then.

By Jennifer

Adam? A divo? HAHA! That's a good one. The media wastes no time trying to make him look bad, criticizing his every move or dissecting his tweets. I feel bad for his lack of privacy but he has thick skin. Its true ^ . He had said he would not be in the finale last week. Someone's making stuff uUuUup...

By Lisa

LOL.. Rob where on earth do you get these fabrications!? Adam tweeted a week ago he would NOT be performing on the finale. You already lied about his last performance on Idol with untrue crap, you also lied about things involving Gaga being on Idol.

By tp

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Unfortunately not performing on Idol Finale. Guess they have plenty of artists booked. Catch me on Ellen tommorow and Leno on Friday.
10:05 PM May 18th via Echofon

Thursday 27 May

By Mona999

This is total BS and you should remove it. Adam tweeted quite a while ago that he wasn't going to be on the Idol finale and everyone knows that Adam Lambert is NOT a diva. You are despicable for trying to cause unnecessary controversy.

By Janika

blah blah Adam tweeted long time ago he will be not on finale. What "news" this is, geez. Adam has always been Idol supporter and vocal on his support for Idol.

By tribyen

uhhh yeah except that he announced over a week ago that he WOULD NOT be performing and it was announced earlier today that he's on vocal rest anyway. He wouldn't have to CHANGE HIS STANDARDS to perform on there, he performed all last season and several weeks ago just fine. congrats on drumming up hits on your site but maybe you should do some basic research before hitting publish.

By Jasmin

UHHHHHH.

He never was supposed to perform in finale!!! How could he not show up to rehealsal we wasn't supposed to be a part of??? ROFLMAO HATERS.

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