Why Adam Lambert was absent from the Idol finale

MTV reports: Last year's runner-up Adam Lambert was conspicuously absent from last night's finale. Earlier in the day, a report surfaced that Lambert had been dropped from the Idol alum number because he failed to attend rehearsals. Later it was reported that he'd been ordered by his doctor to rest his vocals. It was also reported that he'd not been invited to attend.

Lambert vigorously denied all those rumors in a fiery series of tweets, explaining, "Would have loved 2 have been at the Idol Finale to wish Simon farewell and support the finalists, but this tour for my fans is my priority," elaborating later, "I have now just been made aware of more gossip and rumormill: First of all, I was never asked to appear on the finale in any capacity. 2nd: I DID come down w a throat bug most likely caught on my flight back from this past weekend's concert in Boston." He also explained that he'd been put on vocal rest on Tuesday after tour rehearsals.

Lambert also lashed out at what he considered the irresponsible reports on his absence. "Sad that I'm forced to defend myself bout situation no one pointing fingers knew any factual details about. I'm working so hard on this tour!! All i ever heard was: 'you've not been asked to perform on finale. Would you like to sit in the audience?' Me: sorry-Too much work to do today."

--> Right on Adam! He was too busy being a success.