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David Cook & Adam Lambert’s ‘Idol’ Finale Absences Explained

Every winner of “American Idol” appeared on the show’s stage on Wednesday night to help the show bid adieu to departing judge Simon Cowell – except for one, Season 7 winner David Cook.

Access Hollywood has learned that David’s absence, however, was nothing dramatic.

Plus, find out why Adam wasn’t there either, after the jump!

Carrie Underwood To Do FOX Variety Show – David Cook & Dolly Parton Too

Carrie Underwood will be returning to FOX, when she headlines a holiday variety special on December 7, Access Hollywood has learned.

During the two-hour special, airing on FOX at 8:00 PM EDT, Carrie will perform new music from her upcoming album, “Play On,” as well as previous hits and holiday classics.

David Cook Gets Emotional On Stage In Ohio

David Cook has performed a handful of concerts since the death of his brother Adam, less than a week ago. But on Friday night, things got tough for the “American Idol” in Ohio.

David Cook’s Brother Dies Of Cancer

David Cook’s older brother died after a long battle with brain cancer on Saturday, according to the former “American Idol” winner’s official Web site.

Adam Cook, a lawyer, was 36. He had struggled with the disease for 11 years.

David Cook Cancels Concerts Due To ‘Family Matters’

Reigning “American Idol” champ David Cook has canceled two shows on his headlining tour due to personal reasons, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

“We are canceling Monday and Tuesday’s shows to allow David time to deal with personal family matters,” a rep for the singer told Access. “Please respect his privacy at this time.”

David Cook Offers Stern Warning To Overzealous Fans

“American Idol’s” reigning champ has sent a message to fans trying to get a little too close to the singer and the message is loud and clear: back off!

David Cook hit his MySpace blog on Sunday to offer a plea to overzealous fans in a post titled “Attention!”

David Cook On Selling Out His Hometown Show In 6 Minutes: ‘I’m Floored!’

David Cook kicks off his first post-“American Idol” trek today, but he is already thinking about the end of the jaunt and his hometown stop.

David’s tour will stop on April 22 in his hometown of Kansas City, MO, at the Ameristar Casino, a date which sold out recently in just six minutes.

David Cook ‘Declares’ Himself On Tour

Brace yourselves, “Idol” fans — the eighth season of Fox’s hit reality show is in full swing, and today reigning “Idol” David Cook announced plans for his first solo tour ever, set to begin in Tallahassee, FL on February 13.

David Cook & Kimberly Caldwell Split

“American Idol” Season 7 winner David Cook is single again.

ROLL CALL: David Cook: ‘It’s An Interesting Time To Be A Homosexual’

Plus, Jada Pinkett Smith says there are no divas in her house. Nicole and Keith want their baby to have a Southern drawl. And, Hayden Panettiere saves the fashion world with a new bag.

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

David Cook Prepping Fall Debut With Producer Rob Cavallo

“Idol” winner David Cook is working on his debut album with Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo, Access Hollywood has learned.

Cook’s as-yet-untitled album is due this fall, he told Access at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday.

Read on for what the “Idol” champ had to say about his upcoming album.

David Cook’s ‘Today’ Show Cougar Frenzy

When an “American Idol” fan was spotted holding a sign that read “Cougars for Cook,” from the audience during this year’s competition, it marked just the beginning of David Cook’s cougar adoration.