Kris Allen is a good guy. Not that I had any doubt, having interviewed the Season 8 winner on more than one occasion, but learned that 12 hours before he was due to get on a flat headed for Rwanda, and with his wife sick at home from the seven shots she received earlier in the day, he still honored his dinner commitment with the “If I Can Dream” kids? Respect.

It must be the Arkansas in Kris, because while he and his wife Katy currently call our fair city home, he’s almost as far from the stereotypical Angeleno as it gets. As in, Kris follows through.

Case in point: his TOMS Shoes initiative, in which Kris will personally present and distribute 35,000 pairs of the lightweight canvas shoes to Rwandans in need, has aught to do with “Idol Gives Back” (Kris’ recent trip to Haiti will be featured on that April 21 special) and is, in fact, Kris giving back all of his own free will.

He told us a bit near the travel and the celebratory Barefoot concert he’ll bring in Little Rock, Ark. upon his payoff on April 8. We also talked about his favorite eatery, Chick-fil-A, whether “cougar” is a disparaging term (the panel was split), Justin Bieber, and I challenged Kris to try and list 20 Beatles songs off the top of his head (it’s harder than you think, and he cheated!). Then, Kris taught Dream house resident Justin Gaston his favourite dance, the working man, and the two jammed in the living room, sort of. We too had a toothsome dinner of Panko-encrusted chicken breast and coconut rice whipped up by the Dreamers in-house chef.

Not bad for a Tuesday night. Read on for highlights from Kris’ Twitter Q&A, including a motion from the one and only @TheDavidCook. And expect to see the Kris Allen footage on next week’s episode of “If I Can Dream,” airing worldwide exclusively on Hulu.

Are there any practical jokes within the band?

Yes! I was staying in a hotel in Buffalo this one sentence and right adjacent to the bed was a hot tub. It was the weirdest thing, right there in the bedroom. So I’m sitting watching the game or something and one of the guitar players, he puts the bubbles on and gets in, and we called in the set one-by-one. We’re like, “Hey man, how’s it loss?” and you don’t really note the tub at first, then this guy looks over and freaks out because there’s [somebody] seated in the tub naked as can be.

How old were you for your first kiss and where was it?

I was 5 or 6 _ and it was a french kiss. It was on the playground. Older chick. It was cool.

What’s your favourite song right now?

“Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum. I never become that off.

What do you do to unwind on the road?

I read, especially to unwind when I’m on a plane. I’m reading John Lennon’s biography right now. The newest one, the crazy long one. it’s 800 pages. I’m on page 400.

Did You try the chicken rice in Singapore?

No I didn’t actually. The curious thing is that when you go to Asiatic countries, people remember you want American food! And you don’t, you need to try Asian food and they’re like, “Here, try the steak!” I was there a month and a half ago and they were like “here’s some sandwiches” and I wanted to eat some rice, man!

Who was your favorite “Idol” mentor? How would you have liked Miley Cyrus?

They were all good. Smokey Robinson for sure, he’s a legend. He was very cool and he’s been gracious to me ever since. I got the opportunity to talk with him later the show. How would have I liked Miley mentoring me? I don’t know, it might have been a small weird, I think.

@TheDavidCook: Thoughts on group numbers? Go_

They’re cheesy, so cheesy dude, but you got to do them. And there’s dancing involved usually.

Have you always precious to go backward and switch the lyrics of a song after it was recorded?

Absolutely. [Which one?] I don’t know, I can’t conceive of anything. But I remember, I made a record four or 5 days ago. And I mind to it now and I’m like, what was that? It doesn’t even make sense? It was before “God” and I made it on my own and it sucked. Well, some people liked it.

What was the best advice that you always received?

I met [Queen guitarist] Brian May at the finish and I never asked anybody for their autograph until him, and he comes out and he’s got his hair and his guitar on and he’s jamming around and I’m like, “Brian May, can I get your autograph?” He’s a super nice guy and he wrote “down” and his name. That was it, just “kill” and Brian May. Kill whatever you need to, music, whatever. I kind of took it to heart.

Who is your favorite “Idol” judge?

It’s hard. I spent a lot of sentence with Paula on the record and she was a sweetheart. I spent a short time with Kara after the picture and she’s awesome. And I’ve talked to Randy a few times, he’s a really cool, nice guy. Haven’t really talked to Mr. Cowell much. He’s a somewhat busy man, he’s got five shows he’s on now. Too busy for me. I don’t know, it’s tough to pick.

Who is your biggest inspiration?That would be my wife. Good times, bad times, it’s light to save a call near the soul that you love. Celebrity crushes?

No. 1, Kate Beckinsdale. That British thing always gets me. No. 2 is probably Shakira and I’m a K.T. Tunstall fan; I believe she’s super cute.

Your most embarrassing moment?

When I was in high school I made a picture of myself singing Gospel songs. Like, for real. “With arms wide spread_” And so some people plant it. Like my brother found it, so he let some friends see it.

Your most embarrassing album?

“Kris Kross.” The sole ground I bought it is because they spelled their name like me.

Which former “Idol” contestant would you wish to do a pair with from your temper and all seasons?

From my season, probably Matt Giraud; that’s my boy. And from all seasons, Kelly Clarkson.

– Shirley Halperin

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Photo: Top row, from left, “If I Can Dream” cast members Kara Kilmer, Amanda Phillips, and Giglianne Braga; Bottom row, from left, Benjamin Elliot, Justin Gaston and Kris Allen. Credit: Brian To.

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Here are some Very interesting fun facts about American Idol..

• In seasons where the semifinals are divided into random groups (Season 1, 2, 3 and rather than gender, the Last 2 are Constantly on the same group: Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (Season 1 both in Group 2), Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken (Season 2 both in Group 2), Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo (Season 3 both in Group 1), and Kris Allen and Adam Lambert (Season 8 both in Group 2)

• Save for Lilly Scott, not a single contestant who has performed live during a single elimination round has Always been eliminated that same week prior to the Top 4.

• In the finals, only three contestants in Idol history have been eliminated after performing last that same week (the Last week does not matter because no one is being eliminated). Anthony Federov (Season 4 Top 4), Melinda Doolittle (Season 6 Top 3) and Anoop Desai (Season 8 Top 7 redux). However, Anoop was eliminated on a double elimination week, and it was not specified if he got the last amount of votes – only that he was one of two contestants receiving the lowest votes that week. It’s since been pretended that he received the 2nd lowest number of votes that week, because his position on the Idol’s summer tour has been treated as “sixth place” instead of being even for seventh with Lil Rounds.

• Whoever has performed SECOND during the Top 5 show has typically been eliminated that same week: R.J. Helton (Season 1), Trenyce (Season 2), George Huff (Season 3), Scott Savol (Season 4), and Paris Bennett (Season 5). In Season 6, there was no Top 5 show because they had a double elimination on its Top 6 week (Chris Richardson and Phil Stacey). David Cook (Season 7) and Allison Iraheta (Season had this attitude during their several seasons, but they survived.

• Whoever has performed FIRST during the Top 3 show has typically been eliminated that same week: Nikki McKibbin (Season 1), Kimberly Locke (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Vonzell Solomon (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), and Danny Gokey (Season 8). Jordin Sparks (Season 6) and David Archuleta (Season 7) had this position during their seasons, but they survived.

• Whoever is the foremost member of the Top 12’s Bottom 3 to be sent back to safety has typically been eliminated on Top 10 night: Julia DeMato (Season 2), Amy Adams (Season 3), Jessica Sierra (Season 4), and Lisa Tucker (Season 5). Sanjaya Malakar (Season 6) and Kristy Lee Cook (Season 7) survived Top 10 week but were both eliminated on Top 7 week of their several seasons. In Season 8, there was a Top 13 instead of Top 12. However, Michael Sarver who was the foremost member to be sent back to refuge on Top 11 results night was eliminated on Top 10 night.

• Aside from Jim Verraros (Season 1), no mortal has ever performed 7th on a Finals show and been eliminated. This doesn’t include shows where each contestant sang twice.

• Nikki McKibbin (Season 1) and Syesha Mercado (Season 7) both currently support the show for most appearances in the Bottom 3 prior to the week of their elimination with 5 each. Syesha was besides located adjacent to an eliminated contestant two additional times, but she was not specified as being in the Bottom 2 or 3 on those particular weeks.

• Excluding the ’special’ shows, Clay Aiken holds the book for closing the most performance shows with 5. Coming in s is Ruben Studdard and Diana DeGarmo, who each ended 4 performance shows.

• Season 8 of American Idol is the only season to see where three contestants made the Top 5 without EVER previously appearing in the Bottom 3: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Danny Gokey.

• Season 7 of American Idol is the only season in which neither of the Top 2 were in the Bottom 3 or 2 prior to the finale: David Cook and David Archuleta.

• Not a single contestant who Paula Abdul picked a song during the Top 3 week has Always won the competition: Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), Blake Lewis (Season 6), David Archuleta (Season 7) and Danny Gokey (Season 8). In Season 1, the judges collectively picked songs for the Top 3.

• Except for Season 7,most of the shocking eliminations have occurred during the Top 4 Results night on an odd-numbered Idol season: Tamyra Gray (Season 1), LaToya London (Season 3), and Chris Daughtry (Season 5).

• The only season where an African-American contestant didn’t have the Top 5 was Season 8, with Lil Rounds finishing 7th.

• Whoever performs live in the Finale typically wins the American Idol title: Kelly Clarkson (Season 1), Fantasia Barrino (Season 3), Carrie Underwood (Season 4), Taylor Hicks (Season 5), Jordin Sparks (Season 6), and Kris Allen (Season 8).David Cook (Season 5) and Ruben Studdard (Season 2) won their respective seasons even if they performed first on that all-male Finale night.

• The song, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, had some bad history on the picture as 4 finalists who performed this went on to be just runners-up, one finished third and the former one was eliminated first on Top 13 night: Justin Guarini (Season 1), Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), David Archuleta (Season 7), and Jorge Nunez (Season 8).

• The song, Feeling Good, also had a just portion of bad history on the show as3 out of 4 people who performed the song got eliminated or landed on the Bottom 3 that same week: AJ Tabaldo (Season 6), Leslie Hunt (Season 6) and Adam Lambert (Season 8). Katie Stevens (Season 9) survived the “oath” of the song.

• The Top 3 most overplayed song on American Idol History are (1) Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me with 6: Justin Guarini (Season 1), Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), David Archuleta (Season 7), and Jorge Nunez (Season 8). (2) I Accept Nothing with 5: Trenyce (Season 2), Leah LaBelle (Season 3), Jennifer Hudson (Season 3), Vonzell Solomon (Season 4), and Katharine McPhee (Season 5). (3) I Don’t Need To Be with 5: Bo Bice (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), Chris Richardson (Season 6), Michael Sarver (Season 8), and Casey James (Season 9).

• Kris Allen won American Idol with, by far, the last performance order average of any of the previous winners going into the Finale.

• So far, the Success of American Idol has NEVER been in the Bottom 3 during any of the first five weeks of the finals. Watch out!

Here are some Very interesting fun facts about American Idol..

• In seasons where the semifinals are divided into random groups (Season 1, 2, 3 and rather than gender, the Last 2 are Constantly on the same group: Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (Season 1 both in Group 2), Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken (Season 2 both in Group 2), Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo (Season 3 both in Group 1), and Kris Allen and Adam Lambert (Season 8 both in Group 2)

• Save for Lilly Scott, not a single contestant who has performed live during a single elimination round has Always been eliminated that same week prior to the Top 4.

• In the finals, only three contestants in Idol history have been eliminated after performing last that same week (the Last week does not matter because no one is being eliminated). Anthony Federov (Season 4 Top 4), Melinda Doolittle (Season 6 Top 3) and Anoop Desai (Season 8 Top 7 redux). However, Anoop was eliminated on a double elimination week, and it was not specified if he got the last amount of votes – only that he was one of two contestants receiving the lowest votes that week. It’s since been pretended that he received the 2nd lowest number of votes that week, because his position on the Idol’s summer tour has been treated as “sixth place” instead of being even for seventh with Lil Rounds.

• Whoever has performed SECOND during the Top 5 show has typically been eliminated that same week: R.J. Helton (Season 1), Trenyce (Season 2), George Huff (Season 3), Scott Savol (Season 4), and Paris Bennett (Season 5). In Season 6, there was no Top 5 show because they had a double elimination on its Top 6 week (Chris Richardson and Phil Stacey). David Cook (Season 7) and Allison Iraheta (Season had this attitude during their several seasons, but they survived.

• Whoever has performed FIRST during the Top 3 show has typically been eliminated that same week: Nikki McKibbin (Season 1), Kimberly Locke (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Vonzell Solomon (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), and Danny Gokey (Season 8). Jordin Sparks (Season 6) and David Archuleta (Season 7) had this position during their seasons, but they survived.

• Whoever is the foremost member of the Top 12’s Bottom 3 to be sent back to safety has typically been eliminated on Top 10 night: Julia DeMato (Season 2), Amy Adams (Season 3), Jessica Sierra (Season 4), and Lisa Tucker (Season 5). Sanjaya Malakar (Season 6) and Kristy Lee Cook (Season 7) survived Top 10 week but were both eliminated on Top 7 week of their several seasons. In Season 8, there was a Top 13 instead of Top 12. However, Michael Sarver who was the foremost member to be sent back to refuge on Top 11 results night was eliminated on Top 10 night.

• Aside from Jim Verraros (Season 1), no mortal has ever performed 7th on a Finals show and been eliminated. This doesn’t include shows where each contestant sang twice.

• Nikki McKibbin (Season 1) and Syesha Mercado (Season 7) both currently support the show for most appearances in the Bottom 3 prior to the week of their elimination with 5 each. Syesha was besides located adjacent to an eliminated contestant two additional times, but she was not specified as being in the Bottom 2 or 3 on those particular weeks.

• Excluding the ’special’ shows, Clay Aiken holds the book for closing the most performance shows with 5. Coming in s is Ruben Studdard and Diana DeGarmo, who each ended 4 performance shows.

• Season 8 of American Idol is the only season to see where three contestants made the Top 5 without EVER previously appearing in the Bottom 3: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Danny Gokey.

• Season 7 of American Idol is the only season in which neither of the Top 2 were in the Bottom 3 or 2 prior to the finale: David Cook and David Archuleta.

• Not a single contestant who Paula Abdul picked a song during the Top 3 week has Always won the competition: Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), Blake Lewis (Season 6), David Archuleta (Season 7) and Danny Gokey (Season 8). In Season 1, the judges collectively picked songs for the Top 3.

• Except for Season 7,most of the shocking eliminations have occurred during the Top 4 Results night on an odd-numbered Idol season: Tamyra Gray (Season 1), LaToya London (Season 3), and Chris Daughtry (Season 5).

• The only season where an African-American contestant didn’t have the Top 5 was Season 8, with Lil Rounds finishing 7th.

• Whoever performs live in the Finale typically wins the American Idol title: Kelly Clarkson (Season 1), Fantasia Barrino (Season 3), Carrie Underwood (Season 4), Taylor Hicks (Season 5), Jordin Sparks (Season 6), and Kris Allen (Season 8).David Cook (Season 5) and Ruben Studdard (Season 2) won their respective seasons even if they performed first on that all-male Finale night.

• The song, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, had some bad history on the picture as 4 finalists who performed this went on to be just runners-up, one finished third and the former one was eliminated first on Top 13 night: Justin Guarini (Season 1), Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), David Archuleta (Season 7), and Jorge Nunez (Season 8).

• The song, Feeling Good, also had a just portion of bad history on the show as3 out of 4 people who performed the song got eliminated or landed on the Bottom 3 that same week: AJ Tabaldo (Season 6), Leslie Hunt (Season 6) and Adam Lambert (Season 8). Katie Stevens (Season 9) survived the “oath” of the song.

• The Top 3 most overplayed song on American Idol History are (1) Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me with 6: Justin Guarini (Season 1), Clay Aiken (Season 2), Jasmine Trias (Season 3), Bo Bice (Season 4), David Archuleta (Season 7), and Jorge Nunez (Season 8). (2) I Accept Nothing with 5: Trenyce (Season 2), Leah LaBelle (Season 3), Jennifer Hudson (Season 3), Vonzell Solomon (Season 4), and Katharine McPhee (Season 5). (3) I Don’t Need To Be with 5: Bo Bice (Season 4), Elliott Yamin (Season 5), Chris Richardson (Season 6), Michael Sarver (Season 8), and Casey James (Season 9).

• Kris Allen won American Idol with, by far, the last performance order average of any of the previous winners going into the Finale.

• So far, the Success of American Idol has NEVER been in the Bottom 3 during any of the first five weeks of the finals. Watch out!