14 DAY TRIAL // American Idol crowned another, well, American Idol the other night, when another season came to an end. As we also noted a short while ago, the finale also marked Simon Cowell’s last time on the job as a judge for the immensely popular show, which meant a variety of artists were asked to perform live. Adam Lambert, last season’s runner-up was notably absent.
Given that he was, after all, the one who got the most media coverage last year as a contestant on Idol, with most fans believing he should have won, his absence couldn’t have possibly gone by unnoticed. Some media outlets (tabloids, to be more specific) even speculated that some rife must have been the cause for the “diss” from the Idol producers. Far from it, Adam says on his Twitter, quite upset about such allegations.
The singer is now preparing for the launch of his first major tour, the Glam Nation Tour, in support for his debut album, the best-selling “For Your Entertainment.” He wasn’t asked to appear on the Idol finale, Adam says, so he neither maliciously turned the offer down, because there was none to speak of. His absence can be explained by the fact that, these days, he’s holed up in rehearsals for the tour, while also being put on vocal rest. That, together with meetings with various people for the same tour, has made attending and performing impossible for him, he says.
“Would have loved 2 have been at the Idol Finale to wish Simon farewell and support the finalists, but this tour for my fans is my priority. HAHA. I have now just been made aware of more gossip and rumormill: First of all, i was never asked to appear on the finale in any capacity. 2nd: I DID come down w a throat bug most likely caught on my flight back from this past weekends' concert in Boston. was put on vocal rest yesterday from MY show’s rehearsals which doubled the work 2 do 2day since all equip. had 2 be sent back east tonight. sad that Im forced to defend myself bout situation no one pointing fingers knew any factual details about. Im working so hard on this tour!!” Adam tweets.
“All i ever heard was: ‘you’ve not been asked to perform on finale. Would you like to sit in the audience?’ Me: sorry-Too much work to do today. Sick of certain journalists and jealous people in the industry trying to stir up [expletive] drama. […] GET A LIFE! HAHA. Im blessed 2 be so busy & thrilled to take my nearly SOLD OUT tour on the road promoting love, diversity, peace, bravery & pride. Oh n’ GLAM :) and thanks for your words of support true fans! :) Dont worry, i just had to get it off my chest (publically) Im totally over it now. :)” Adam goes on to say.