MUMBAI: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are American Idol's two remaining finalists. In a season full of surprises, season eight's final performances 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 on Thu, 21 May at 9pm exclusively on STAR WORLD.

Tune in the following night 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 in the two-hour season finale, on Fri 22 May at 8pm.

The season finale 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 on Fri 22 May at 8pm.