In this week’s Backlot Talk, “American Idol” Producer Ken Warwick warns TelevisionWeek Editorial Director Chuck Ross that tonight’s episode will have a surprise ending.

“The outcome is not going to be the way you or the judges thought it was going to be,” Mr. Warwick said.

For a detailed discussion and analysis of the events and performances in this week’s “Idol” episodes, go to TVWeek.com’s Backlot Talk, which features audio of the interview and a full transcript.

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