American Idol finalists will take the stage at the Dolby
Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday in a showy nod to the series'
past. Somewhere in the vicinity of 60 will take part in group numbers
and spotlight performances, according to executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, with other star surprises in store.
According to sources, Brian Dunkleman will finally return to open the show, alongside host of 15 years Ryan Seacrest. Viral star William Hung is set to take the stage as well, as are original judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.
Coulda, shoulda, woulda. In an essay written for Variety, published on Thursday, April 7, original American Idol cohost Brian Dunkleman details his regretful exit from the history-making show after just one season.
Dunkleman, 44, starts off by recalling the moment he landed the coveted gig on the Fox show alongside a then relatively unknown Ryan Seacrest.
What would the American Idol finale have been without a return
appearance by William Hung? Fortunately we’ll never know, as the viral
sensation participated in the singing competition’s last episode by
performing – what else? – Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs.”
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