This was our favorite American Idol performance show of the season.

All five finalists delivered top-notch renditions of Rat Pack classics, while we even liked the advice and enthusiasm of guest mentor Jamie Foxx.

Still, when all was said and done, a pair of singers stood out from the rest: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.

Paula Abdul compared Lamert to Olympic champion Michael Phelps, while Allen kick started the show and set the bar so high that the following acts seemed to disappoint.

Who was your favorite finalist this week?

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