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Amid all the singing and interviews and pressure to make it in Hollywood American Idol actually slips in some good humanitarian work This year the giving is starting early to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti and last year s American Idol winner Kris Allen will go to Haiti to offer a first hand account of the devastation American Idol teamed up with the United Nations Foundation to dedicate the February 25 American Idol episode to Haiti During the results show and yes there will be results viewers will see a video of Kris from his trip to Haiti hear his music and be encouraged to donate to the relief efforts via t

xting or an online web site All the funds go to the bigger Idol Gives Back drive that culminates with the April 21st special episode This is Kris s first return to American Idol since he won in close battle with Adam Lambert last spring Allen s trip to Haiti will take place this week February 19 and it sounds like Kris really said these words in the statement because to be frank he comes off as a very sincere and honest guy He said I m looking forward to traveling to Haiti to see the UN s work firsthand The people of Haiti are rebuilding their country and the UN is there to help them every step of the way I look forward to sharing the images and stories from my trip with Idol viewers across the country Watch for him to find just the right song to express his feelings about the trip It should make for a memorable show