Season 7 winner David Cook backstage with David Archuleta. From Archie’s Instagram
When David Archuleta’s name was not on the original list of American Idols announced to participate in the series finale, there was a ton of speculation about why he was not attending. Was he not asked? Did he turn down the invite? Would he be a surprise guest?
Those disappointed their fan fav would not be appearing on the Idol stage one last time were cheered when, two days before Thursday’s big show, the season 7 runner-up turned up at rehearsals. It turned out he wasn’t going to sing, but would participate on stage in a group appearance.
For those fans wondering what happened behind the scenes, David divulges in an Instagram post. The singer didn’t learn until the last minute that he would be able to attend. He’s OK with not having time to rehearse a number. In the end, he believes the night belonged to the winner, Trent Harmon and runner-up, La’Porsha Renae. Everything happened the way it was supposed to, he says.
Hey y’all, I know a lot of you were bummed I didn’t sing in the idol finale and asked why I didn’t sing. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to. I’m way bummed I wasn’t able to be more a part of it!! :( :( :( but it wasn’t because they wouldn’t let me. It was simply that I thought I wouldn’t be able to until a few days before. I’m glad I was able to be there and still be on stage for a moment with everyone. We sometimes wish things would have gone differently, but life doesn’t always go the way we hope it to at first.
I’m so glad I could be there! I was reminded of the stressful and overwhelming moments that broke me down a lot of times, but also of the many good people that helped me get back up. I was reminded of the moments that changed my life on the show. I’m glad I got to be a part of it all throughout the years. I’ll write a blog in the next couple of days to share more thoughts with y’all.
I will say not being stressed and having so much attention, I was able to enjoy the time backstage saying bye to everyone and meeting the people that worked behind the scenes. I love meeting the people who are also a part of the show in both big ways and small ways that no one else ever sees or hears about.
Thank you all for your concerns. Yeah, I am sad I didn’t sing but also happy I was there. Really, if I had sung I would’ve taken someone else’s spot and I think it worked out how it needed to. Someone else needed to give out what was in their heart this time. It was Trent and La’Porsha’s time to shine most anyway. (And boy, did they shine. What a great final finale!) No worries, I will keep finding ways to sing up ahead as long as y’all keep supporting. Thank you for your continued support and concern! It’s nice to know people still care enough to ask.
Executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, told a fan on twitter, before the show aired that David had been asked to sing “Imagine” on stage, but was unavailable at the time.
