American Idol's 'Bikini-girl' Katrina Darrell makes two big changes - but not to her singing
Updated Thursday, May 21st 2009, 1:17 PM
Becker/FOX; Micelotta/Getty 'American Idol' contestant Katrina Darrell, a.k.a. 'bikini-girl, in early episodes of the show (l.) and on last night's finale. Host Ryan Seacrest noted a change in her appearance.
Winter/Getty Judge Kara
A seemingly new and improved bikini-girl made a last minute comeback on the grand finale of "American Idol," but even her, ahem, enhancements couldn't upstage host Kara DioGuardi, who had the final word in a surprising sing-off.
To viewers who turned in early in the season and caught performances by Katrina Darrell, a.k.a. "bikini-girl," she seemed noticeably changed as soon as she stepped on stage during the final show.
Host Ryan Seacrest even greeted her with a quip as she sidled up to him: "I'd ask you what's new," he said, "but I think I know."
Seacrest made his dislike for Darnell apparent during the season, but Darnell was having none of it. She smacked Seacrest on the lips before proclaiming, "This time you kissed back."
Darrell was on the show to receieve a "Golden Idol" Award, given out to contestants who were exceptional for qualities other than their singing. She was honored for having the "Best Attitude."
Whether or not Darrell got a little help to better fill out the top of her signature garment, one thing had clearly not improved since her last appearance on the show - her singing.
Judge Kara DioGuardi snuck up behind her after she began a faltering version of "Vision of Love," proving she could far out-sing Darnell, with whom she often clashed during the regular season.
In a fitting end to the vocal throw-down, DioGuardi proved she could outmatch Darnell at her strong suit as well as the "Idol" set became the stage for a bikini competition.
DioGuardi ripped open her dress to expose her own bikini bod, before quickly covering up again.
The judge proved herself to be much more bashful about baring her figure than she is about sharing her opinions, clutching her dress shut and laughing in embarrassment.
And though the stunt was a great pay-off to the Kara-"bikini-girl" season-long catfight, it came with a price for the "Idol" producers. They had to bribe DioGuardi to take part in the stunt with a big donation to an undisclosed charity of her choice.
It was probably worth the price to have Seacrest say, "What a stomach, Kara."
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