Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on Today Show

American Idol winner, Kris Allen, and this year’s runner-up, Adam Lambert, appeared on the Today show with Idol’s musical director, Rickey Minor.  It was a great interview because I really enjoy the camaraderie  between the two artists and I think that their solidarity has done a lot to show how silly it is to get all wrapped up in the “conspiracy theories” that are plaguing this season’s finale.

Kris was asked about how his wife of eight months, Katy, was taking all of the attention he’s now getting and brought up the comment judge, Simon Cowell, made about keeping his marriage a secret (so that he didn’t lose female fans).  Kris said that Katy is supportive and that “she’s not stupid.”  He was also asked about the moment when he was announced as the winner and said “Adam deserved it.”  He reiterated that they both deserved to win and then they laughed about their “bromance” since they have such a close relationship.

Hosts, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, asked them about the things that have changed in their lives since being on the show and Adam immediately said that

Watch the interview here:

Watch the performances here:

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Adam also performed and I was glad that he picked “Mad World” (again).  I really loved that performance and I feel like he is really able to connect with his audience with this song.

Watch the wonderful performance here:

NBC Photo: Virginia Sherwood