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"American Idol" winner Kris Allen is coming back -- to work with "Idol Gives Back" and the relief effort in Haiti.Allen will travel with the United Nations Foundation to Haiti to continue the awareness of the country's great need after the devastating earthquake last month.
On the Feb. 25 results show of "American Idol," Kris will perform and share live footage from his trip and viewers will be able to make donations online and via text-message. All the proceeds will go to the "Idol Gives Back" foundation to help the U.N. and their work in Haiti.
Kris says, "It is heartbreaking to see the devastation that Haiti is currently facing. I am truly honored to be traveling to Haiti to see the U.N.'s relief efforts firsthand and to help out any way that I can."
The major "Idol Gives Back" show, where celebrities guest-star and perform, is still happening. The Kris Allen portion is simply airing next week to kick things off. The big "Idol Gives Back" airs Wednesday, April 21 and will benefit the Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children's U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation.
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Kris will be a wonderful goodwill ambassador. He is genuine and caring. So glad he is getting to go with the UN Foundation. Though he has said he would like to do actual relief work himself, working with the UN will probably benefit the people more as he helps focus attention on the need for longterm aid.
Glad you let me know, I won't watch Idol that week, I will help Haiti, but not though this losers efforts. His music stinks.
What an honor for Kris! This kind of thing is something he has always done, even before idol! It will be nice to see him on Idol again, especially for a good cause like this.
Kris Allen a loser, never!!! I can't wait to see him next week and I hope has a great safe trip. He's a great representative that should do alot to raise awareness.
It's great that Kris is doing this!! Looking forward to see him on the show :)
@tom898: The only loser here is you! What a jackass you are. Kris is an amazing person and gifted artist. Obviously you are a shallow dumb *** to even post that.
I'm glad that Kris is doing so much for the Haitians. I'm wondering if people are aware of David Archuleta's donation to Haiti. I saw a listing of a number of large companies that contributed, I assume large amounts, and among those company names was David Archuleta. He is so very caring and said that he was so pleased with Kris'help.
I can't stand Kris' music, but it's good what he's doing for Haiti
David Archuleta SHOULD BE included in IDOL GIVES BACK! The two Davids should be in a duet. You will receive tons of donations when they walk on the stage together. SHAME ON YOU, AI, IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN!!!!!!