Kris Allen And Adam Lambert Battle For American Idol Crown
Winner to be announced during 'live' two-hour season finale on Thu, May 21

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are American Idol's two remaining finalists. In a season full of surprises, season eight's final performance show promises to be a night to remember as Allen and Lambert compete head-to-head for the Idol crown at the Nokia Theatre in LA, telecast on STAR WORLD on Wed, 20 May at 2pm (UAE Time).

Tune in the following day for the biggest television event of the season. Over 100,000 people auditioned, and now only one finalist will be crowned the next American Idol on the two-hour season finale, airing 'live' on STAR WORLD on Thu 21 May at 4am (UAE Time). An encore presentation will air at 2pm and 8pm.

The season finale and celebration will see the Top 13 finalists reunite on stage one last time before America's vote is revealed. The two-hour extravaganza is rumored to include performances from former Idol winners Carrie Underwood and David Cook as well as special guest appearances from Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, the Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban, making it the most star-studded finale in Idol history.

The 2009 finalists represent the polar-opposite ends of the pop spectrum. While Allen is a clean-cut crooner from Arkansas who married his longtime girlfriend last year, Lambert is a flamboyant Broadway performer who's known for his affinity for black nail polish and eyeliner.

Although Lambert goes into the finale as the favorite, Allen has been this season's dark horse and has attracted a huge fan base of teenage girls.

Who will strike a chord with viewers? Which finalist - Kris Allen or Adam Lambert - will be in tune with American tastes? Be among the first to find out who is pop's newest superstar as STAR WORLD brings you the American Idol Season Finale 'live' on Thu 21 May at 4am.

American Idol Finale
Final Performance Show: Wed, 20 May, 2pm (Direct off Satellite) Finale Results Show: Thu, 21 May, 4am ('Live'), 2pm & 8pm