American Idol

It is David versus David in this season's final showdown

David Archuleta

David Archuleta

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Angels

Given that David A.'s blood is 98% schmaltz to begin with, we probably could have saved a few minutes and just given him immunity for Inspirational Week. That said, the Robbie Williams song—emotional but not sappy—is a fine choice, and David doesn't oversing it (OK, he doesn't OVER over-sing it). Though it kills my cynical soul to say it, it's a good, affecting performance. There, I said it. Now excuse me while I go kick a puppy to make up for it.

by James Poniewozik

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