Author: Michele Amabile Angermiller / Source: Variety
We laughed. We cried. We laughed some more. Thanks, Katy Perry!
The “American Idol” finale may have been a little lackluster in terms of star power, but the judge in the middle seat — when she could endure sitting in it for more than a minute — more than made up for it.
Whether it was begging Bachelorette contender Becca Kufrin for her hand — and a chance to compete on the ABC show — or spinning herself silly after the revelation that Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe are now a couple, or mock fawning over hottie Trevor Holmes, who showed up again in a cute video sendup of Richle’s “Hello” with Ada Vox and Noah Davis, between Perry’s snappy retorts, her physical comedy or her pop culture know-how, there was not a dull moment.But even beyond the judges’ table, creative pairings (Katy and Catie) and natural ones (Ada Vox and Patti Labelle; finalists — and lovebirds– Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe), and a jubilant opening with Lionel Richie singing his hit “All Night Long” (aided by the audience, who were given flashlights to create a cool effect on television), made for an all-around entertaining night, highlighted by these 11 moments…
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1. Perry Turner Overdrive: Perry’s pairing with Catie Turner on a stripped down version of “Part of Me” was inspiring, with Turner vocally rising to the occasion and Perry clearly getting emotional as the two committed to the lyrics. Truth be told, we couldn’t get enough of the judge that keeps Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on their toes.
Lucky for us, we have season two to look forward to.2. Hey Sista, Go sista, Soul sista, Flow sista: Audience members got to feel just how electric Ada Vox’s “Lady Marmalade” duet with Patti Labelle was on the “Idol” stage. Even former “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe — who was in the crowd— couldn’t get enough of “Ada Marmalade.”
3. Sanjaya Returns: Bringing out Jimmy Kimmel and the “American Idol” time capsule was pure genius. In it was Simon Cowell’s shrunken black T-shirt, Seacrest’s frosted tips, Adam Lambert’s fingerless gloves, and finally … Sanjaya Malakar, hair icon from season six. The only thing missing was “crying girl.” (We stand corrected: Crying Girl was in the building.)
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