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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Thursday 27 May

By I am

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haters will hate and bad journalists will lie to create a story

Adam will out shine all

By Shannon

Shuter's piece of garbage about Adam Lambert has been proved false by multiple sources. It is libellous and it would serve Popeater right if they were sued.

Friday 28 May

By Paula

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How can I get the real story about Adam Lamberts no show on the finale. I've heard so many different things.

By Annie

You're nothing but a bunch of moronic pathetic liars! Adam wasn't invited, period end of sentence. He knew he wasn't going to be there last week so get your damn story straight. They didn't fear his performance, did you see Gaga perform for God's sake! Why the hell must you always try and stir up BS controversy? Adam is beginning his world-wide tour, he is our WORLD IDOL, screw American Idol and screw you!! You just lost thousands of readers!!

By jt44mag

he's not "gay "..he's gender challenged ..!!!..lol..gay men who dress as women to attract other gay men shows you that all these supposedly gay men REALLY have gender identification issues ...otherwise they wouldn't be attracted to men dressing as women ...the reality is gay's whether male or female just don't identify with either sex's established roles ..so they are creating their own ...whacked ...but true ..

By Moda

POPEATER YOU SUCK BIGTIME!!!!!

By Jay

IDK, I tend to believe this.

Why wouldn't he be invited to appear? Allison was there! So were plenty of other prior Idols.

Adam's tweet doesn't make sense - he tried to make it sound like he wasn't invited.

And now he hurt his voice? Please, he's barely singing, hasn't even started tour yet.

Doesn't ring true

By Adam fan2

To jt44mag: What does any of your idiotic ramblings have to do with Adam's singing? He's an artist. His sex life should not be in question here. What if everyone wrote about yours? Most of all he is a kind, generous person who happens to be a fantastic performer and singer. Everyone has feelings. I am amazed at how rude some people are!!

Sunday 30 May

By carma

U R SO WRONG! Adam is such a beautiful person inside and out- and too honest as well. if he said he was not asked to perform- then thats it! Adam is the last person in the world to be a DIVA.

GET A LIFE !!

Saturday 29 May

By Kepi

hmmmm...sounds like you're the miserable one.

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