“There's a certain level of pageantry with 'Idol,' and in order to work the show, you kind of have to feed into it.”

American singer, songwriter and actor, born 1982

Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Born in 1982, he came to wide attention in 2009 as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. He is known for vocal performances that blend theatrical training with pop and rock styles. His debut album, For Your Entertainment, reached number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 and included “Whataya Want from Me,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He is also known for performing with the remaining members of Queen in the Queen + Adam Lambert project.