"American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles

Actress Jeri Ryan poses as she arrives at the finale of the American Idol television show in Los Angeles, California May 21, 2008.

Actress Teri Hatcher poses as she arrives at the finale of the American Idol television show in Los Angeles, California May 21, 2008.

Ramiele Malubay performs during the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Carly Smithson performs during the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Amanda Overmyer performs during the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. (Mark Mainz/AP Images for Fox)

Syesha Mercado, left, and Donna Summer are seen on stage during the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Confetti drops during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

David Cook performs "Time of My Life", flanked by the 11 finalists, after winning the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

Winner David Cook (C) gestures towards runner-up David Archuleta, alongside host Ryan Seacrest, during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

David Cook (R) sings "Time of My Life" and hugs runner-up David Archuleta during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. Cook won the American Idol competition.


"American Idol" winner David Cook (2nd R) is surrounded by fellow contestants, including finalist David Archuleta (L), onstage at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

Finalist David Cook stands onstage at the Nokia Theatre after winning the finale of "American Idol" in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.

The Jonas Brothers, perform during the season finale of American Idol on Wednesday May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. From left are, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas.

Donna Summer (R) performs with contestant Syesha Mercado during the finale of "American Idol" at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008.