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David Cook’s Brother Unlikely to Attend Idol Finale

May 19, 2008

While David Cook prepares for this week’s two-night American Idol season finale, PEOPLE has learned that it is unlikely that one of his biggest supporters, brother Adam Cook, will be in the audience.

Adam, 37, who has been battling brain cancer for the past ten years, was able travel to Los Angeles to see David perform live on April 15, but will likely stay home this week due to his condition.

Adam’s health is “a day-to-day thing,” his wife Kendra told PEOPLE last month. “I can’t look at tomorrow. I have to look at today. If I start planning out and thinking about too much in the future, I can get overwhelmed in all the details. I have to concentrate on today.”

David Cook and David Archuleta will go head-to-head on Tuesday’s live performance show from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The results will air live on Wednesday’s two-hour season finale.

Cook supporters will host a viewing party in Terre Haute, Ind., where Adam lives, on Wednesday, but Adam, Kendra, and their two young children, will most likely watch the show from their home. –Pam Grout

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TAMMY May 19th, 2008

It’s so sad that Adam won’t be able to make it Tuesday! It must be hard doing all that David has and having to be away from his family. I can’t imagine what I would do if the tables were turned.

Libby May 19th, 2008

Go David Cook, David Archuleta is so awkward on stage and has no stage presence

Yvette May 19th, 2008

The best of luck to the entire Cook Family!

Libby May 19th, 2008

Go David Cook, David Archuleta is so awkward on stage and has no stage presence

Carmen May 19th, 2008

Aw, God Bless Adam Cook! I hope he gets better and I hope David still feels the love and support from his brother even though he won’t be there for the finale.

David vs. David, I’m excited!

lala May 19th, 2008

David Cook is a poser…no one will remember his name by this time next year. American Idol totally sucks now, there is no talent

Stephanie May 19th, 2008

That is so sad! Go David Cook!

Debi May 19th, 2008

David,
Please know that your brother Adam and his family are in our prayers! It was a very emotional appearance to watch your brother be in the audience on the 15th. The love that you feel for your family is so clear to see. Your heart is awesome! All 4 of my children think that you ROCK (my youngest is only 3 and she cheers for you every week!!!) Good luck and just keep being who you are!
Blessings,
The Beasley Family

Jenn May 19th, 2008

God Bless you and your family Adam!

Courtney May 19th, 2008

Wow - that sucks. It was awesome to see him there 4/15 and that happened to be one of D.C. best performances (M. Carey)!! I hope Cook takes it all, he is so much more talented then the other David. However, look at Daughtry, whether or DC makes it, he is set on a record deal!

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