American Idol (season 8) American Idol (season 8) The eighth season of "American Idol" premiered on January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson continued to judge the show's contestants, along with Ryan Seacrest as host. The season introduced Kara DioGuardi as the fourth judge on the "Idol" panel. It was also Abdul's final season as a judge. Kris Allen, a native of Conway, Arkansas, was announced the winner of the competition on May 20, 2009, defeating runner-up Adam Lambert after nearly 100 million votes. This was the second season where both of the final
Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) to her callgirl existence again. Her employer slaps her in the face and she is then seen being prepared for a new identity. This version did not initially air in the USA but was included on the video albums: "" and "Michael Jackson's Vision". Another version of the video features footage from past music videos and live performances. This is the version that first aired in the USA. Who Is It (Michael Jackson song) "Who Is It" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on August 31, 1992, as the fifth single