Holly_Morris's Blog

The Tuesday idol buzz here in LA is all about the pressure. Word is both Davids are feeling not just a little, but a lot overwhelmed.

They are going non-stop working 15-16 hours a day. They have to learn 3 songs for tonight's competition. But in addition to that, they have to learn 5 or 6 more (complete with choreography) for tomorrow night's finale. Not to mention, the interviews, photo shoots, style consultations, etc.

We haven't had access to either David, but we did see quite a few of the other top 12 finalists yesterday. We caught them in between rehearsals and they too looked VERY tired (and they all said they were). They also, however, said the finale is going to be off the hook! And that we should expect some really great surprises!!! Right now we do know that Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers will be performing.

But before we get to tomorrow's hoopla, we have to get through tonight's showdown. We know that David Archaletta (nicknamed out here "Archie" to distinguish between the two) will be singing "Imagine" and that David Cook will be singing U2's "I still haven't found what I'm looking for". The other 2 songs each will sing... still a secret!  We also know that Ruben Studdard is going to perform tonight "Celebrate Me Home".

The word on who will win? The standing joke... "it will definitely be David". But according to my sources, the early lead goes to Cook. Apparently, his fan base is strong with 52 percent of this years viewers being 35 and older (Cook's demographic). Archie, however, is huge with the teens and tweens and those are the ones who vote early and often! In other words, never underestimate the power of fast and furious texting.

Since it probably really is too close to call... most are saying it truly will come down to their performances tonight... which how exciting is that?! We haven't had a close finale since season 2... the last battle of the boys, Ruben and Clay. So maybe the final showdown alone, will set Idol's ratings soaring once again?