Quote:Other pairings of contestants and stars included Paris Bennett and Al Jarreau; McPhee and Meat Loaf; Chris Daughtry and Live; Elliott Yamin and Blige; Hicks and Toni Braxton, and the dozen finalists with Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick.
Prince was a surprise final performer, taking the stage for two songs, including "Satisfied" and without an "Idol" contestant alongside.
I can just imagine the negotiations... "Prince, you'll be doing a duet with Katharine McPee..."
"Nope"
"...what? It'll be great, she..."
"Ain't doin' it."
"...c'mon, just think of her as a young Sheena Easton..."
"Nope. I'm solo or I ain't doin' it."