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 tuned 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."
Ryan made his dislike for Katrina apparent during the season, but she was having none of it. She smacked Ryan on the lips before proclaiming, "This time, you kissed back."
Katrina was on the show to receive 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 Katrina 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 Katrina, with whom she often clashed during the regular season.
In a fitting end to the vocal throw-down, Kara proved she could outmatch Katrina at her strong suit as well as the "Idol" set became the stage for a bikini competition.
Kara ripped open her dress to expose her own bikini bod, before quickly covering up again.
And though the stunt was a great pay-off to the Kara-"bikini-girl" seasonlong catfight, it came with a price for the "Idol" producers. They had to bribe Kara 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 Ryan say, "What a stomach, Kara."
