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Golden 'Idols': The tale of the tape |
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Written by Sara Glassman and Randy A. Salas, MCT
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Friday, 18 May 2007 |
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"American Idol" viewers got what many of them had wanted all along in Tuesday night's final performances: a showdown between the bubbly Jordin Sparks and the beat-boxing Blake Lewis. After viewer votes are tallied, one of them will be anointed Wednesday night as the new American Idol on Fox's top-rated show.
Who do you think will win? Here's a comparison to help you decide.
— — — JORDIN SPARKS
Age: 17
Hometown: Glendale, Ariz.
In a word: Spunky.
Style: Youthful and fun, from her curly hair to her trendy clothes to her singing.
Fans: Spark Plugs.
Best song: The Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody," the best version songwriter Barry Gibb said he had ever heard.
Worst song: A screaming version of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer."
Why she'll win: She's the total package — talent plus likeability.
Why she won't: Ryan Seacrest has jinxed her by picking her early.
In five years: She'll be touring with Kelly Clarkson and starring in CoverGirl commercials.
 — — — BLAKE LEWIS
Age: 25
Hometown: Bothell, Wash.
In a word: Hip
Style: Definitely contemporary - from his music to his fashion, he could become a trend-setter.
Fans: Blaker Girls
Best song: A virtual live remix of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name."
Worst song: A dreadful "update" of the Bee Gees' "You Should Be Dancing."
Why he'll win: He's "now," baby!
Why he won't: The beat-boxing gets old.
In five years: He'll be the de rigueur guest artist on other hitmakers' songs.
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AMERICAN IDOL
When: 6 p.m. EDT Tuesday; two-hour results show, 7 p.m. EDT Wednesday
Where: Fox
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