I asked American Idol finalists Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks to make their pitch to America telling us why they deserve our votes. Here's what they had to say.

Blake's response:

"That is a very good question... I guess I'd tell all the viewers: For all of the people out there who like to use their imagination, to be creative everyday, and to promote positivity, vote for me."

Jordin's response:

"[Laughs]. Okay. I really don't know what I'd say because I don't know. People vote for you if they like you. People don't vote for you if don't like you. I guess I'd say vote for me if you like me, and I'm gonna try, and I think I could represent it -- so vote for me if you think I can too!"

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