"Idol" Finale Preview: Musical Guests Announced, Kara DioGaurdi's Future Unclear

Ryan Seacrest announced on his radio show Monday morning that Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, David Cook, and Carrie Underwood will perform along with finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on the final two episodes of this season's "American Idol."

"Idol" fans are tweeting about the star-studded lineup:

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   bloozler Heard that Keith Urban was going to be performing on the American Idol Finale!! Way to go Ryan and the whole American Idol gang!!!
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   FOX5Atlanta As if Idol couldn't get any better!! Lionel Richie, Santana, Cindi Lauper, Queen Latifah are set to perform during this season finale week.
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   twigsandheather Idol finale line up - not so rocking . Taking Lionel Richie out of the pickle jar on Wed. I was hoping for Axl Rose. A gal can dream.
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   Honeyowens So glad Keith Urban is going to be on the Idol Finale
5. rickyworley Ok. Update from Hollywood!! Black Eyed Peas to perform at Idol this week! SUPER EXCITED! BOOM BOOM POW!
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Seacrest also tweeted links to Twitter accounts of some of the season's finalists, who will be in attendance for the finale.

As this season of "Idol" wraps up, the Twitterverse is wondering if the show's newest addition, Kara DioGuardi, will continue as a judge next season. Today, Newsday.com reported a Fox executive said in a conference call with reporters that "couldn't comment on that right now." Newsday.com mused that this meant either Kara is currently negotiating her contract with Fox, or she won't be returning at all.

Twitter users overwhelmingly tweeted that they won't miss the newest judge if she leaves:

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   brettmjellison really hopes Kara is not a judge on American Idol next season! She brings nothing to the show!
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   lunaasul I really think that Kara has a problem with Simon #American Idol. I don't see her next season(if they do another) Honestly I don't like her
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   mjloomis Finds that Kara DioGuardi contributes nothing original, if she replaces Simon next season, I'm never watching again!
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   gwoman1 @RyanSeacrest Oh, and by the way tell me nothing is going to change for next season, maybe except for Kara.
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   Idolfanaddict @Idol360 I really hope there is some chance in Heaven & earth that Kara will not return next season...I hope...I dream!

Be sure to check back here after tomorrow night's show to see the Twittersphere's reaction to part one of the finale!

Seacrest Tweets "Messages for Allison"

Ryan Seacrest will be interviewing Allison Iraheta today and is asking tweeters to send messages. Iraheta, the only female left in the competition, was voted off American Idol Wednesday night.

The Twitter response was overwhelming:

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   Danislytherin @RyanSeacrest Talented, I can't wait to buy your album( believe soon)Brazil loves yoU!Goddess bless her!
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   mosmommy @RyanSeacrest tell allison i love her and she is going to become a big star in the music world! Shes awsome!!
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   BOWOMAN @RyanSeacrest Tell her she will have a carreer in music no doubt love ya ryan
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   ike_2626 @RyanSeacrest tell Allison she was ripped off! She should still be in the idol race! It was sad to see talent leave again like Daughry!
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   glitzmixx @RyanSeacrest tell her she rocks and I think she nailed the song last night.
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   franticgal @RyanSeacrest bummed that Allison got kicked of AI, should have been Gokey!! Can't wait to hear her own songs on the radio!
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   bustysherri @RyanSeacrest she has that certain "it" factor like we see in Adam. It's only just begun for her! xoxox
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   Chris_Aaron @RyanSeacrest please tell her we love her and she will be missed, Ryan. Her swagger and her voice were far beyond her years. Album! Now !
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   patrick8394 @RyanSeacrest allison you were amazing and should have made it to the finals with adam. cant wait for your album and to see u on tour.
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    NitayaC @RyanSeacrest Allison is a doll and we've been privileged to have had the chance to see the gift she has.bright talent. I sound like Paula

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   eledingham @RyanSeacrest good that she gave Simon a piece of her mind while she had the chance to do it face to face!
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   ViolettFae @ryanseacrest just tell her I love her!!!
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   supershari @RyanSeacrest Allison, Phoenix Arizona loves you. You rock, and I cannot wait to get your album when it comes out!!! Go girl!
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   GreenTeara @RyanSeacrest you should tell her that she is awesome and all us 16/17 girls are ecstatic someone is representin for us. she's magnificent!
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   WeetaG63 @RyanSeacrest much love Allison. Keep your chin up! U should have been in final with Adam!
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   stephaneener @RyanSeacrest tell Allsion to get her album out asap because I want to buy it!!
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   dorricitrus @RyanSeacrest Sending Allison my love .. ask if she enjoyed singing with Adam as much as it looked like ... they were great together!
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   tinalovesmike @RyanSeacrest Ask her if she has twitter....And tell her that she will make it and that I can't wait for her album.
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   kikikummings @RyanSeacrest allison your an amazing singer and a real rock star cant wait to hear your first cd...we love you here in canada
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    gbabes48 @RyanSeacrest Just tell her she is on her way to very big and great things ,and that she is an Idol in alot of peoples minds.Peace!

Ryan Seacrest Reveals On Twitter He Knows "Idol" Results

A little more than an hour before the much-anticipated results show of "American Idol" went live, Ryan Seacrest revealed on Twitter that he knows who the final three contestants will be. The Twitterverse immediately reacted:

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   RyanSeacrest I know the results
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   aims321 @RyanSeacrest I'm really nervous... I hope it's not Danny.
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   maksmom @RyanSeacrest it's not nice to tease Ryan!!! Please tell me it's Adam!!!
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   caitlindibona @RyanSeacrest its totally kris, right??
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   Ms_Niss @RyanSeacrest Of course you know ... and you *could* tell us, but then you'd have to hunt us down one by one and kill us - right?
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   MegNut63 @RyanSeacrest That's just uncool, if you aren't going to tell the rest of us!!
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   ShariJ01 @RyanSeacrest So not fair! That's cheating.

In the past, "American Idol" has made it seem as if both the judges and Seacrest are unaware of the results until the show begins.

Check back with BT Entertainment for tweets about tonight's results!

"Idol" Stage Manager Improving After Stage Accident

Last night, the Twitterverse was busy retweeting Ryan Seacrest's announcement that there had been "a few incidents" with the "Idol" stage, which resulted in the contestants missing dress rehearsal.

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   landybham Yikes! RT @RyanSeacrest: We have had a few incidents on stage ... There has been no dress rehersal for contestants
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   wzpl RyanSeacrest: We have had a few incidents on stage. I will explain in a few mins on idol.
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   cadybug09 @RyanSeacrest what do u mean few incidents

EW.com reported that the stage manager Debbie Williams fell down stairs, badly cutting her hand and possibly injuring her hand. Seacrest later used Twitter to update "Idol" fans on how Williams is doing:

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   RyanSeacrest Good news our stage manager debbie is doing much better. She fell during rehersal ...she's my right hand during these shows. Love u deb!

Seacrest also revealed on last night's show that part of the iconic "Idol" stage was broken, sending shards of glass everywhere shortly before the live show began. Twitterers warned tonight's guest performer, former contestant Christ Daughtry, to steer clear:

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   GuyAllen Wonder if they fixed the stage? RT @CHRIS_Daughtry: On the way to Idol rehearsal...way too early to sing:) http://twitpic.com/4o1mk
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   Tamm @CHRIS_Daughtry stay away from the right side of the stage? LOL... you might get trampled by the Idol sign! Have a fantastic rehearsal!

"American Idol" Top Five Perform Rat Pack Standards

The final five contestants on "American Idol" sang classic Rat Pack era standards for tonight's performance show. American Music Award winner Jamie Foxx appeared as the guest mentor and told Kris Allen, the first to perform, "You're my number one!"

The judges were also fans of Allen tonight, with Randy Jackson saying his version of "The Way You Look Tonight" was his "best yet". "Idol" devotees tweeted their agreement (even though they got the spelling of his name wrong!).

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   jasonscottadams If I was a chick, I'd stalk Chris Allen. He was spectacular tonight. Wow. Best performance yet for him on AI.
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   mltolbert #Chris #Allen is really talented. Yes, this is good. I would definitely buy the album.
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   omarilu was wowed by Chris Allen...
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   RotoKantus was just watching American Idol.... I loves me some Chris Allen

Allison Iraheta performed "Someone To Watch Over Me," to mostly good reviews from the judges, but Simon Cowell said she was a 7 out of 10 and told her, "I have a horrible feeling you might be in trouble tonight." Allison fans in the Twitterverse responded by encouraging others to vote for her.

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   Nastialiukinfan @AllisonOfficial Allison, you were amazing. I've been voting for you the whole time. gotta keep voting! =]
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   girlyheather Watching American Idol! People vote for Allison...she is amazing and only 17!
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   sklansky Go Allison. She can watch over me :). #americanidol
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   LLHGAfan VOTE FOR ALLISON!! SHE'S THE BEST!

Matt Giraud's performance of "My Funny Valentine" got mixed reviews from Twitterers as well as the judges, with Randy calling him "pitchy" and Simon saying he was "brilliant."

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   CompanyWoman Ok America, I am seriously tired of having to mute and fast forward through Matt Giraud. Please make it stop. #americanidol
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   stephgelletta I just voted for Matt Giraud 480 plus times, SWEET!
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   azbigdaddy Matt Giraud was fairly good. Just nothing special. No breakout moment or anything memorable. 3 key changes in one song? #idol
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   KaraMofay Dear Matt Giraud, thanks for BUTCHERING one of my favorite songs of all time.

Danny Gokey had a "stellar" performance, according to Paula Abdul. Tweeps also raved about his rendition of "Come Rain or Come Shine."

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   azbigdaddy Finally, Danny Gokey stepped up and WHAM! he hit it out of the park. What a great job he did. He used all he had to give and it paid off.
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   RaeGorman Yes, i agree with Paula. They were all great but still love it when Danny Gokey sings them tunes!
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   jdperkins1369 just finished Idol.. Danny Gokey is amazing!
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   rajtar Danny Gokey ROCKS! Wish I had half his voice...so does my wife.
   

Adam Lambert closed out the show with a rock version of "Feeling Good." Abdul called him the "Michael Phelps" of the contest and most Twitterers also thought he was tonight's champ.

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   WickedPhx98 OMG Adam is so good, I like that it had the Michael Buble kinda vibe/take on it. He so has this competition in the bag!!!!
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   worldtweeter @patrickem Love him or hate him, Adam Lambert is very talented and artistic. I think he is in a class all by himself.
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   michellerowen Thought Adam's performance on idol was a smidge too campy for me, but he really can do no wrong.
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   RobBishop1 American Idol: Danny was really good. But, yet again, Adam blew it out of the water with his very dramatic and unusual interpretation.

Ryan Seacrest also revealed next week's theme on his Twitter tonight, prompting responses from his followers.

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   RyanSeacrest next week theme is rock and roll on idol btw...what r u doing i'm having a cold smoothie for dinner
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   livelyleslie @RyanSeacrest I'm excited for next week. Yay. Thanks for telling us the theme. :)
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   Scamandalous @RyanSeacrest Are they going to sing two songs each next week?
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   HowardCohen @RyanSeacrest If next week's American Idol theme is rock, they HAVE to keep lil rocker Allison! Adam Lambert, of course, will kill 'em.

Tomorrow night, the contestant with the lowest votes will be sent home. Be sure to come back here to see how the Twitterverse responds!