American Idol 10: Casey Abrams Goes Home for Good This Time

The real shocker of tonight’s American Idol live elimination show was that Haley Reinhart was the first one sent to the top five. The rest would have painfully wait with us, as Ryan Seacrest clumsily stretched 15 minutes worth of material into an hour. It was rough. When the votes were finally revealed, it was Casey Abrams who performed a sexy swan song as he left the Idol stage in sixth place.

Steven Tyler was given props to start the night, for being on the cover of two magazines right now. “I may be good, but when I’m bad I’m better!” Tyler told Seacrest.

Video of Casey's "I Put a Spell on You" below!

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Thursday 4/28/11)

All new episodes abound tonight on every channel for network TV viewers. Set your DVR accordingly, there will likely be more than one show you will want to catch on this full night. You have your pick of comedy, drama and reality TV. It’s a perfect storm (even for Grey‘s Anatomy fans!).

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: 20/20 - new episode

9/8c: Grey’s Anatomy - new episode

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Thursday 4/14/11)

There are only a few new episodes gracing the airwaves tonight on network TV. NBC is rolling out their new episodes of Thursday night comedy, starring Will Ferrell on The Office and Paul Reiser’s new show. We’ll see how that holds up against the American Idol live elimination show.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Wipeout - new episode

9/8c: Grey’s Anatomy - rerun

10/9c: Private Practice - rerun

American Idol Shocker: Pia Toscano Eliminated Early

Iggy Pop performed live on American Idol tonightCover of Iggy Pop

It was a weird night from the very beginning of the AI elimination show tonight. Constantine Maroulis slaughtered his performance, not in a good way. Iggy Pop had to be bleeped and camera blocked during his scary performance. Ryan Seacrest promised a shocking elimination, and he was right. Pia Toscano was eliminated from AI season 10, finishing in 9th place.

The group number returned to start the show. That was the first mistake. Singing a medley of rock & roll hits did nothing to help this group of ranging voices. Last week we got to hear duets, it should have stayed that way.

American Idol Season 10: Naima and Thia Go Home Together

Ryan Seacrest opened the American Idol live elimination show by saying that we would not believe who would be leaving tonight. In a build up to a dramatic ending we saw a recap of last week’s dramatic ending (when Casey Abrams nearly passed out on stage). Tonight was nowhere close. Two Idol hopefuls did leave but there were no big surprises. Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia had their AI lights snuffed out… and my spell check thanks the American public for that.

In a pleasant surprise it seems Idol producers finally understand that these voices just don’t gel this season. They are all decent singers, but a very eclectic group. Instead of the usual painful group number we were blessed with duets and small groups instead.

Casey Abrams Hospitalized for First AI Season 10 Elimination Night

Ryan Seacrest came right out with the announcement that Casey Abrams was again hospitalized. This is the second time Abrams has been hospitalized during season 10 of American Idol. TMZ reported the first time that Casey Abrams was in danger of losing his spot in the top 24 after being taken to the hospital with severe stomach pains. After a night in the hospital and a blood transfusion, Abrams was able to take the stage with the top 12 guys on Idol.

No word yet on how serious this is with Abrams. Hopefully he makes a full recovery, Idol or not. We want a healthy Casey. The American Idol competition is not for everyone. You have to be at your most fit mentally and physically. I hope we see a lot more of Casey Abrams, but not at the expense of his health.

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Thursday 3/10/11)

Thursdays are a little strange for me now that Survivor has moved to Wednesday nights on network TV. One thing we can count on though, someone’s going home from American Idol. There is comedy and a little bit of drama for those that aren’t into reality TV.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Wipeout - rerun

10/9c: Grey’s Anatomy - rerun

CBS
8/7c: The Big Bang Theory - new episode

What’s on Network TV Tonight? (Thursday 3/03/11)

Looks like no one wants to go up against the American Idol elimination show tonight. Only a couple of new episodes of anything on network TV tonight. Hey, at least Wipeout is on… and I’m not talking about more live performances on Idol either.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Wipeout - rerun

9/8c: Grey’s Anatomy - rerun

10/9c: Private Practice - rerun

Double Elimination on American Idol: Lil Rounds & Anoop Desai Leave

Double Elimination on American Idol: Lil Rounds & Anoop Desai Leave
Allison Iraheta flirted with elimination tonight on American Idol. In a double elimination, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai leave Season 8. Find out what happened and who the top five are.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1675257/double_elimination_on_amerincan_idol.html

The Winner Of AI Season 7 Is... 5/21/08

David Cook Wins David Archuleta's Prize In AI Season 7 Finale
FOX Wednesday 8/7c 5/21/08

Ryan Seacrest opened American Idol with the voting stats from last night, over 90 million votes were cast in the U.S. One David received 54% and one David received 46% of the votes.

Followed by a performance from the AI Season 7 Top 12, a preview of the tour this summer.

Then David Archuleta and David Cook gave us a great duet of Hero. They sounded good together.



Syesha's performance of Waiting For You, a duet with Seal. They should record together, it was really good.



Jason Castro treated us to a performance of Hallelujah, not quite as moving as the first time. Jason C. did remember the words though! It was good.

Stay tuned for video!

Ryan Seacrest then presented both David Archuleta and David Cook with the keys to their on Ford Escape Hybrid. Finally 'Little David' didn't look like he was going to cry, both Davids were excited.

The women of the Top 12 performed as a group, Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, and showed why they were out early. Then the ladies of AI were joined on stage by Donna Summer herself. Donna Summer sounded fantastic, doing a medley of her hits!



Carly Smithson and Michael Johns teamed up for a duet on The Letter written by Wayne Carson Thompson and made famous by The Box Tops (source: Wikopedia). It sounded alright, I didn't care for the arrangement.



For a review of Season 7 on AI, Ryan Seacrest turned it over to Jimmy Kimmel. His first question was how much to tip Sanjaya for valet parking. Kimmel said Paula Abdul sometimes sees performances that no one else sees, and asked Simon Cowell what his mother and father "...Rosemary and Satan Cowell").



The AI Top 6 guys performed next as a group. Soon joined on stage by Brian Adams. He still looks like a kid (...from a long ways away!) Brian Adams sounded awesome, I miss that whiskey voice of the eighties.



Now a performance from David Cook and ZZ Top singing Sharp Dressed Man. The guys in ZZTop finally look their age! They still sound like ZZTop though, there is just no mistaking them. David Cook even did a little of the ZZTop dance moves, that was funny.



Brooke White and Graham Nash sang a duet of Teach Your Children, on dueling guitars. You could tell Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills,& Nash fame, had coached Brooke White on vocal control. Ryan Seacrest said that Graham Nash, Steven Stills, and Neil Young would reunite this year for a concert, that should be memorable.



Ryan Seacrest did not even have to introduce the next act, the Jonas Brothers with Walking On Broken Glass. The little girls went crazy!



This is what happened next, a performance with Renaldo Cruz, one of the worst auditions. He hammed it up with a marching band singing I Am Your Brother.

Stay tuned for video!

Next up was One Republic with their hit, Apologize. David Archuleta came out and joined the band. David A. has got to learn to keep his eyes open when he sings, it is such a bad habit.



Jordan Sparks sang her current single, One Step At A Time. Jordan's stage presence has gotten better, but the performance wasn't that great. Syesha would give her a run for her money, I think.



OK, this next video is killer hilarious. Gladys Knight and the "Pips", you are going to want to bookmark this! The "Pips" are Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Robert Downey ,Jr. Download it at Itunes.com, all proceeds go to charity!



The true money-making Idol, Carrie Underwood performed her latest hit Don't Even Know My Last Name. She looked fantastic!



There was a cute commercial for PlayStation; David Archuleta dancing in his underwear, ala Tom Cruise in Risky Business, playing Guitar Hero. It took me a minute to realize it was David A.

The Top 12 Season 7 AI finalists performed for the last time in this theater. Joined by George Michael, he's looking a little rough. Paula Abdul cried throughout his performance. It was kind of boring, George Michael still sounds good but seems to have lost some confidence. Singing behind dark glasses with his eyes closed, he continually played with his earpiece. He said he had a cold, and his speaking voice sounded terrible, so I will give him a huge break, he sounded great!



Time to finally name a new American Idol!

David Archuleta?

David Cook?

The Season 7 American Idol is:

By 12 million votes

David Cook



confirmed by Edward Boddington.


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American Idol - David Archuleta vs. David Cook 5/20/08

AI Season 7 Comes Down To A Battle Of Davids
David Archuleta vs. David Cook
FOX Tuesday 8/7c 5/20/08

Set up to be the boxing match of the millenium, complete with announcer and "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!"

In the red corner, weighing in at 185lbs : David "Sugarfoot" Cook
vs.
The blue corner, weighing in at 100lbs (soaking wet): David "Babycakes" Archuleta

The lines have been drawn, the camps have been set, time to chose a side and hold on. It's usually not about talent at this point, the fans have decided who they want. Though both of these AI finalists have a lot of talent, so for once there will be no loser.

Ryan Seacrest asked the two a few questions before starting. David Archuleta stumbled through an answer while Ryan turned to David Cook. Much love from both to each other.

The first song was chosen by Clive Davis. For David Cook it was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2. For David Archuleta, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John/Bernie Taupin. Clive Davis remarked, "Don't let my eyes go shut on me".

David Cook's performance was different, sort of.

Randy Jackson - "... it was hot baby!"

Paula Abdul - "... David Cook has arrived... Amen"

Simon Cowell - "... at the start of the show, you looked very tense... I thought it was phenomenal"



David Archuleta's performance was good. I was worried, but it was a great song choice. Someone always gets assigned this song, but David A. did a great rendition.

Randy Jackson - "... that was the best performance of the entire season... that was crazy hot"

Paula Abdul - "I still have chills on my arms... tonight is unbelievable"

Simon Cowell - " I thaought last week you were okay, tonight it was your best performance... round 1 goes to Archuleta"



Round 2 came in with the finalists singing song writer's choice, I'll have to fill in the names later, sorry.

David Cook - Dream Big by
This was interesting because the songs have never been recorded, so we get to finally see some originality (though with a ton of guidance, I'm sure). David Cook will definitely be a pop star in a Bon Jovi kind of way, though not that good.

Randy - "... the song was only ok, but you were singing your face off"

Paula - "...you made us fall in love with a new song"

Simon - "... the end was OK... it didn't feel like a winning moment... the good news is we have a 3rd song"



David Archuleta - In This Moment by
Again this was a better song choice than David Cook's song. Since they are being chosen for them, what's going on? I can feel the web burning with conspiracies.

Randy - "... you are in the zone... you can sing the phone book"

Paula - "... you are singing from the heart"

Simon - " ... I love the egotistical lyric... you definitely chose the better song... Round 2 - Archuleta"



Round 3

The last round is contestants choice of songs. David Cook led off with The World I Know by Collective Soul. I think he may definitely win this round. I love the song, but it starts kind of boring.
David Cook finally cried.

Randy - "... that was a nice song... very nice"

Paula - "... I truly applaud you"

Simon - "... I thought it was a nice song... but it was completely wrong, you should have sang Billy Jean"

David Cook responded with "this whole thing has been a progression for me... I figured why do something I've already done"



David Archuleta chose to repeat his version of John Lennon's Imagine. I thought this was a mistake, but based on Simon's comments it's the right choice. It was, of course flawless. I still wanted something else.

Randy - " ...dude you are so good tonight... the best singer of season 7 is right there"

Paula - "... you are what it's all about"

Simon - " ... this show is about finding a star... you came out here tonight to win, and what we have witnessed is a knockout"



Rueben Studdard closed the show with his single We Celebrate Me Home. Much better than the awful thing put on by Fantasia last week.



Well the judges are pretty slanted, but Paula is a slight hold out. I hope David Archuleta is the winner of American Idol Season 7, because he has worked the hardest. Not this season, necessarily, but for this goal in his life. He knows this is going to be his life, he has already trained and traveled and will continue no matter the outcome. The truth is, I hope David Archuleta wins so that AI controls him instead of his father. From what I hear and read, David Archuleta deserves this more.

Now go vote!

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American Idol Elimination Night 5/14/08

American Idol Comes Down To The Final 2
FOX 9/8c 5/14

After an opening number from the top 3 AI contestants, Ryan Seacrest thanked America for the 56 million votes. Followed by a recap of last night's performances.
Next up was a performance of Bore Me by Fantasia, previous AI winner and Broadway star. Sporting a bright red 'do and screaming her way through a performance, Fantasia says she is now headed out on tour with the new album.

Time for the homecomings, David Archuleta is first going back to Murray, Utah. David A. actually cried at the number of people that came out, there were tens of thousands. I was truly amazed huge the crowds were. His question was, "Where did they all park?"

Next up was Syesha, with her trip home to Sarasota, Florida. A slightly smaller crowd, but still so much hoopla. Someone even handed Syesha their baby while she was walking. Her father admitted to a drug and alcohol problem, but said this has given him a reason to stay clean. No pressure for Syesha.

David Cook introduced us to his brother Andrew, who was the one that was suppose to audition. David was picked out by the cameraman or producer and told to audition. Home is Blue Springs, Mo. (a suburb of Kansas City), where another enormous crowd (complete with a sobbing girl) had gathered. David C. choked up for a second, literally. That had to be tough for his brother.

I sadly do not think that Syesha has a chance, I hope I am wrong.

Dim the lights! Here we go!

The to people going head to head in the American Idol finals next week are:

David Archuleta - I thought he was going to faint, he lost all color in his face.
and
David Cook - He looked totally expecting of it.

If was pretty obvious by the crowd size, and the fact that neither of the Davids has ever been in the bottom 2. Poor Syesha lived there for the last 4 weeks. Syesha will have a huge career, possibly bigger and longer lived than the boys.

Catch the finally of American Idol next week on FOX.

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American Idol Top 3 Finalists Perform 3 Songs 5/13/08

Tonight The AI Finalist Perform A Song Chosen By The Judges, A Song Chosen By The Producers, and A Song They Chose
FOX 8/7c 5/13/08

David Archuleta kicked things off tonight on American Idol with Paula Abdul's choice of And So It Goes by Billy Joel. Paula chose the song to show off David A.'s vocal ability. David sang the song purely, nicely done.

Randy Jackson - "... that was dope"

Paula Abdul - "... you were a storyteller"

Simon Cowell - " ... it was good, I don't think it was outstanding"



Next up is Syesha Mercado, Randy chose If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keyes. Syesha proved once again that she can sing. I don't know if she stands a chance, maybe now that Jason Castro is out. Syesha looks amazing in a beaded formal gown.

Randy Jackson - "... you are peaking at the right time"

Paula Abdul - "... you look stunning"

Simon Cowell - "... you sang that well... you look gorgeous, by the way"



Simon Cowell picked First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. He said he wanted to do something different, so David can show his originality. This was the first time I liked a performance of David C.'s, except the ending.

Randy Jackson - "... I wanted you to rock"

Paula Abdul - "... that is one of my favorite songs, now you are my second favorite person who performs it"

Simon Cowell - "... this may seem biased, but I think that was one of your best performances... round 1, Cook and Cowell "



David Archuleta returned with the personal choice, With You by Chris Brown. Finally a pop song, and the girls loved it. He did start to lose the words, then got it together. David A. showed that he can definitely sing pop music.

Randy Jackson - "... I'm not sure it was the right song, hearing you singing 'my boo'... I didn't believe it."

Paula Abdul - "... great job"

Simon Cowell - "... it was like a chihuahua trying to be a tiger... it just wasn't you... the dancing and all"



Syesha Mercado chose Fever by Peggy Lee, a great choice for her.
Complete with a chair to "work a little bit". I think this is the way AI should turn, more all around entertainer. The chair and single stand up bass player were perfect.

Randy Jackson - "... great performance"

Paula Abdul - "... out of all the songs to choose I'm surprised you picked that one."

Simon Cowell - "... I think you will be disappointed with that choice... instead of showing what you could do, you put on a very bad cabaret act"



David Cook had what seemed like an easy task, following Syesha with his personal choice Dare Ya To Move by Switchfoot. It was alright. The judges will love it.

Randy Jackson-"... great song choice... not your best... little pitch-y"

Paula Abdul - "... I wanted more"

Simon Cowell - "... it was pretty much what I expected... all three of you had an OK middle round, and we've got one more round to go."



The producers chose Longer by Dan Folgerberg for David Archuleta. Great choice, but always so slow, then they yell at him for only doing mellow songs.

Randy Jackson - "... you can sing the phone book"

Paula Abdul - "... very lovely"

Simon Cowell - "... I'm not going to criticize you, you sang the song very well... the song is so gooey, it's something you would choose for a 90 year old"



Syesha Mercado got assigned Hit Me Up by Rhianna. It was another good performance. Syesha really hasn't had a bad performance, just a serious lack of votes.

Randy Jackson - "... it was just OK for me"

Paula Abdul - "... it's from the movie Happy Feet... I don't know if it's going to be enough to get you into the AI finals"

Simon Cowell - "... you had your defining moment last week with the Sam Cook song"



David Cook finished the show with I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith. I hated the arrangement.

Randy Jackson - "... very predictable"

Paula Abdul - "... David, see ya in the finals, that's what I predict'

Simon Cowell - "... David Cook wins the night"


I really don't get what they see in this guy, but whatever. David Achuleta was the only one to choose a pop song to perform, and got chastised by the judges for it. Syesha stayed in her genre, and got chastised by the judges for it. Apparently David Cook can do no wrong.


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American Idol Season 7 Elimination Night 5/7/08

American Idol Elimination - Final 3
FOX Wednesday 9/8c 5/7/08

Justice was finally served tonight on American Idol. Jason Castro, while maybe the most fun contestant, was far outclassed as a singer at this point. America finally came though for Syesha, and sent Jason packing tonight on AI.

Ryan started the night by going back over last night's performances, asking Randy if he was too tough on Syesha. Randy said no, and clarified that it was Paula Abdul's positive comment that made Syesha cry. Ryan Seacrest also thanked the viewers for the votes and stated that the top 3 vote-getters were separated by less than a million votes. This did not bode well for Syesha.

After an opening number from the AI Top 4, Ryan immediately called out David Archuleta. After a Season 7 record number of votes, 51 million, David Archuleta is safely in to the Final 3.

A break and a clip of the AI contestants at The Beatles - All You Need Is Love performed by Circ De Soleil, which looked very cool.

Ryan Seacrest called David Cook out to center stage, and asked Randy for any advice for David should he make it into the finals. Randy told him to stay true to himself and rock it out. Then David said that he had a bad day all day yesterday, and that carried out on to the stage. He was pronounced safe.

Leaving Jason Castro, who looks like he wants to go home now, and Syesha Mercado. Syesha does not deserve to be eliminated from AI, yet.

Another break with a bad Ford commercial (but David Archuleta looked awesome in a toreadore costume).

Questions for the Idol contestants included:
A girl asking David Cook out on a date.
A girl named Allison asked Simon why he hasn't been knighted by the Queen. He said he asks that question every day.
Another caller told Simon he could be the next James Bond.

Maroon 5 finally performed, promoting a new CD and tour. I'm not sure what the name of the song was, "...we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight." Usually sung as a duet with Rhianna. Adam Levine, lead singer for Maroon 5 was asked if he had any advice for the Idol finalist.

"Get ready to work hard, really hard. And then you're going to get tired and jaded and hate it, but don't. It's great!"

Then a performance of his new single Witness from the album See The Light, Bo Bice. This should be a good seller for Bice, done in the style of the Allman Brothers. Bo is without a doubt the only true rock star that AI has had as a contestant. David Cook can try, but alternative pop will be his genre. Bo Bice rocks!

Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado were finally called back to the stage where Ryan went back over the comments of last night. Jason said he packed his bags and someone told him that "... I shot the tambourine man last night". Syesha got much better reviews, and should rightfully be in the final 3.

Jason Castro finally bids us farewell!

The American Idol Season 7 Top 3 are:
David Archuleta
David Cook
Syesha Mercado

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American Idol Elimination Night 4/30

Who will Leave AI On Neil Diamond Week
FOX Wednesday 9/8c

American Idol started the night with a long medley of Neil Diamond songs, it sounded really good. Neil Diamond has enough songs to find ways to blend the voices and still give each Idol contestant a long solo.

Ryan Seacrest then pointed out Constantine Murulous and Gina Gloxten (I have know idea how to spell their names and don't care!) plugging an Idol spin-off, AI Extra.


Before Ryan finally started calling out AI contestants, he stopped to say the rumors about Paula on the Internet are not true. She is part of the AI family, so leave her alone (pretty much).



Then Ryan called out Jason Castro.
Jason C. got bad reviews last night and should be in the bottom 2 at least, but he is pronounced safe. Even Jason knew he didn't earn it.

David Archuleta was called out next. Little David A. looks very tired and walked like he was on a very short plank. Ryan went to meet him, and went over his comments from Tuesday night. Paula then told David A. that he needed to act like he was having more fun. Enjoy himself more on stage. He said he would try, then Ryan told him to have a seat next to Jason Castro. Both are safely in the Top 4.


Left backstage was David Cook, Brooke White, and Syesha Mercado.

A break to promote Nigel Lithgow's summer hit So You Think You Can Dance. This is, in my opinion, the best dance/talent show on TV. No Sanjay's allowed!

Back to AI, David Cook was called out and quickly told he was safe. Of course.

Ryan told Syesha Mercado and Brooke White to have a seat with the others until after Natasha Butterfield performed. It was a good song. Afterwards Natasha B. ran over to the contestants and snuggled in between David Archuleta and Brooke White, and gave little David A. a big hug!

They took phone questions for a few minutes, and managed to hook Simon Cowell up with his first(?) kiss. A woman called in to ask which kiss was better, Simon's kiss with Paula Abdul or his kiss at nine years old. Simon was obviously surprised and asked if it was Tara Miller on the phone. The caller stated that she is Tara Miller, how bizarre. Simon actually wanted to chat.

After another long commercial break, Neil Diamond performed. Old yes, but he still has 'it'. He sang Pretty Amazing Grace, his voice has gotten slightly weaker with age, but he stays in control so its not noticeable. He actually sounded great in the rock part. Wow, Neil Diamond's mom was in the audience.



Finally the results are in. If Morey Povich took this long, he would have never made it.

Brooke White is finally eliminated from American Idol, and sobbing. Does she not know who was voting for her? This was completely fair, and a good Top 4 American Idol. Ryan asked her to sing, "I Am I Said". Brooke said, "...this is going to be terrible for me", wrong. It was terrible for us. She missed the beginning again, and finally caught up and sobbed through it.


Season 7 American Idol Top 4 are :
Jason Castro
David Archuleta
David Cook
Syesha Mercado

It should come down to the battle of the Davids.

American Idol - Elimination Night 4/23/08

Carly Smithson Goes Home On American Idol - Andrew Lloyd Webber Week
Fox Wednesday 9/8c 4/23/08

The night started off with a Q&A with Andrew Lloyd Webber and an ensemble number from the American Idol Top 6 contestants. Lloyd Webber admitted that he did not care for Jason Castro's song choice (Memory), nor his performance. He said that Brooke White did the right thing, starting over again when she forgot the lyrics (I wholly disagree).

"After the break," as Ryan Seacrest says.

Introducing American Idol Postage stamps, all proceeds go to Idol Gives Back.

Then a message from President George W. and Laura Bush. They are both making the prime time rounds.

Starting with David Archuleta and David Cook, and a million screaming tweens!
Both were eventually pronounced safe, of course.

Neil Diamond will be the mentor next week. Finally somebody that they may have heard of, maybe. At least I will finally know the songs!

After another break and a trailer for a cool looking new Will Smith movie, Hancock.

An update from Tamyra Gray(got robbed in AI Season 1), currently in Rent on Broadway. And Clay Aiken(got robbed in AI Season 2), currently in Spamalot on Broadway.

Next was a performance from a Simon Cowell discovery, Leona Lewis with Bleeding Love.

Finally back to the AI eliminations, Ryan called out Syesha Mercado and Brooke White. Brooke White was pronounced safe and Syesha Mercado is in the bottom 2. It's all about the fan base, Syesha. Brooke is also being backed by a 'vote for the worst' campaign. That is why the American Idol contest will rarely crown a true 'best'. These contestants are all talented at this point, and I have no doubt that Syesha will have a singing career no matter where she places.

Carly Smithson and Jason Castro were next to find out their fate. Jason was pronounced safe, after saying that he really did not want to sing his song tonight. Carly was kind of robbed, but her fan base has failed her before. Jason Castro has a huge fan base, that are extremely loyal.

Carly then sang Jesus Christ Super Star, I don't know why Syesha didn't get to sing yet (uh-oh, Syesha!)
Oh OK, now Syesha sings One Rock & Roll To Many.

I am glad they have both contestants sing their songs prior to finding out who goes home, rather than the tearful renditions of such songs as Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

After the break... the actual show is only about 18 minutes long!

Wow! Carly Smithson goes home tonight, and the audience boos! Carly's fan-base has consistently let her down, putting her in the bottom 2 or 3 week after week.

Brooke White should have been eliminated, but Carly Smithson leaves the American Idol competition.

Simon said that his compliment last night was the kiss of death!


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American Idol Elimination - Kristy Lee Cook Goes Home 4/16/08

No Big Surprise This Week On American Idol
Kristy Lee Cook Is Eliminated 4/16/08
FOX Wednesday 9/8c

Ryan Seacrest started the elimination process by putting the AI contestants in 2 groups on the stage. First one out was Jason Castro, followed by David Cook starting seperate groups (trouble for one favorite or another!)

Carly Smithson was called out next and she immediately told Simon that he has been hard on her. She was sent to join Jason Castro.

Kristy Lee Cook came out and was sent to David Cook's group (assumed to be safe by the audience). Kristy Lee did call Simon "a bit of a butt-head, sometimes", when asked about his critiques.

Break for Elliot Yamin to sing. Elliot looks great and sounds much better than he ever did during American Idol. He sings with great confidence now, and has much greater stage presence with his new look. Elliot had a message written on his palm to his mother who just passed away.

Syesha Mercado was called out after Elliot's performance, she was sent to join Jason and Carly.

Brooke White came out next to join David Cook and Kristy Lee Cook.

Everyone was waiting to see what group David Archuleta would join. My guess is that Ryan will embarrass David A. by telling him to stand with the group he thinks he belongs in. I don't know why Ryan thinks this is funny, like their is not enough tension between these kids.

After another break, another American Idol Q&A with the World Wide Web.

Then a performance by Mariah Carey singing Bye, Bye. Nobody seemed too into it.

Ryan finally calls David Archuleta to the stage, and simply pronounced him safe.

David Cook was then told to swap with Syesha and join Jason Castro and Carly Smithson.

Then Ryan did exactly what I said, asked David A. to pick the group he belonged in. David shyly sat down, and stayed seated in the middle even when Ryan told him which group to join. So the group joined David in the middle of the stage.

Syesha Mercado, Kristy Lee Cook, and Brooke White are the bottom 3 (as it should be).

Syesha was immediately proclaimed safe.

Leaving American Idol tonight is Kristy Lee Cook.

Before she even knew, Simon told her it was her time. "At least I made it passed the Top 10", answered Kristy Lee.

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American Idol Shocker - Michael Johns Goes Home Early

A Stunned Crowd Sits Silent As Michael Johns Leaves American Idol

In an American Idol shocker tonight, Michael Johns gets eliminated. The Australian rocker had the women swooning for more this season on American Idol, but votes are what count.

The shock was evident on Michael J.’s face, white as a sheet and sweating profusely. Ryan Seacrest made the tension worse by announcing that last year on Idol Gives Back, no one went home. “Tonight, we’re going to say good-bye to Michael Johns.

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American Idol - Ramiele Malubay Goes Home

Ryan Seacrest started American Idol by calling out Michael Johns, who had his best performance yet with "It's All Wrong, But It's Alright". Michael Johns is safely on to the American Idol Top 8.

David Archuleta was next on the Idol stage. David A. also had one of his best performances last night with "Smokey Mountain Memories", he too is safely to the American Idol Top 8.

Carly Smithson sang "Here You Come Again". Ryan scared her, but Carly was allowed into the Top 8 as well.

After some phone-in questions (David Cook announced he is a slob), the Clark Brothers, winners of America's Greatest Band. I cannot wait until they release their first CD! The Clark Brothers will give you chills, guaranteed.

David Cook was the next American Idol contestant to come out on stage. Ryan Seacrest asked David C. about his trip to the hospital after last night's show. David C. explained that he has high blood pressure that spiked, but he is fine now. David Cook is in to the American Idol Top 8.

Ramiele Malubay was the first American Idol contestant in the bottom 3, as was expected.

Kristy Lee Cook came on stage and expected to go to the bottom 3, after her bad rendition of "Coat Of Many Colors". Even Dolly Parton did not appear to like Kristy's version of her song. I don't think that is a song that should be changed (or at least sped up, as Kristy did), it is a true story about growing up Dolly.

Syesha Mercado gave her version of "I Will Always Love You", which I enjoyed. She tried to stay away from Whitney's version, and did a good job. Syesha is in the American Idol Top 8.

Brooke White sang "Jolene", Jason Castro "Sang Traveling On".

Jason Castro is safely in the American Idol Top 8, leaving Brooke White in the bottom 3.

So the bottom 3 American Idol contestants are: Ramiele Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook, and Brooke White. Exactly right as far as I'm concerned (though it could have easily been Jason Castro).

Before sending a contestant home, Dolly Parton put on a show with her new song "Jesus and Gravity". Dolly Parton is Dolly Parton. She is an amazing performer with perfect pitch and can sing any song. Dolly Parton is a gift to all of us.

Dolly did make the point that Simon Cowell just tells the truth, and someone has to.

Leaving American Idol tonight is: Ramiele Malubay (I'm just glad I don't have to spell her name anymore!) Ramiele M. made it much farther than I thought she would, but she is now outclassed.

Your American Idol Top 8 are: Michael Johns, David Cook, David Archuleta, Carly Smithson, Syesha Mercado, Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, and Jason Castro.

American Idol - Top 9 Perform Dolly Parton Songs

FOX 8/7c Tuesday 4/01/08

Dolly Parton has never been a guest on American Idol. While she was not at the show tonight, she met with the Idol contestants to critique the songs that they chose from Ms. Parton’s repetoise.

Dolly said that she could not be a judge, because she just could not tell someone that they were not good. It was pretty evident with her comments who she was impressed with and who she was worried about.

Here is how the show played out:

Brooke White - “Jolene”
This was probably my favorite performance from Brooke. I also love the song and she did it well.

Randy Jackson- “It was alright ”

Paula Abdul- “… you’re consistent”

Simon Cowell- “… I disagree with Paula… you bustled your way through the song… wasn’t one of your best”

David Cook - “Little Sparrow”
Ryan Seacrest let David acknowledge the artist that he was covering on the Internet (before a controversy can start over arrangement stealing), and David got a haircut.
This was another good performance from David Cook, he got a little pitch-y at the end, but it was good. Did I mention that he got a hair cut?!

Randy Jackson - “I like your range… I liked it”

Paula Abdul - “I liked the falsetto”

Simon Cowell - “If you can make a song about sparrows good, which you did, congratulations!”

Ramiele Malubay- “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
This should be the last week for Ramiele, she is definitely over her head in the competition now. I thought it was like watching a school musical.

Randy Jackson- “… 6 ½ out of 10”

Paula Abdul- “… you were having fun”

Simon Cowell - “… something you would hear on a cruise ship”

Jason Castro - “Travelin’ Through”
It is such a good thing that he is so cute (and kind of goofy and shy). I just don’t see him carrying the load of a concert.
This performance was more energetic, but very pitch-y. You can let it slide for a while, but he has to discipline his voice more.

Randy Jackson - “… you worked it out”

Paula Abdul - “… one of your best performances”

Simon Cowell - “… this is the point when I lose my season pass to Dollywood… if this had been the first time I’d seen you or heard you, I wouldn’t get it”

Carly Smithson - “Here You Come Again”
Carly needs to make an appointment with Carson Kressler of “Queer Eye” fame for an extreme wardrobe makeover.
Great song, kind of boring.

Randy Jackson - “… better performances of the night”

Paula Abdul - “… that voice of yours!”

Simon Cowell - “… I didn’t think it was great… you need to talk to whoever is dressing you… you need to start looking like a star”

David Archuleta - “Smokey Mountain Memories”
He almost made Dolly Parton cry, “ … he has the voice to become a great, great singer” said Ms. Parton after hearing David perform.
This was David’s best performance in a couple of weeks, he needed it. He has excellent pitch, and sang the song well without over-singing.

Randy Jackson - “… I stand corrected, that was the best performance”

Paula Abdul - “… you have an amazing aura”

Simon Cowell - “… this week On The Money!”

Kristy Lee Cook - “Coat of Many Colors”
Dolly Parton was not a fan of Kristy’s rendition of her song. Neither was I, she sped it up. It just was not good. Her dress was really awful as well (not to nitpick, but come on).

Randy Jackson - “… definitely your wheelhouse”

Paula Abdul - “… your best performance”

Simon Cowell - “… pleasant but forgettable”

Syesha Mercado - “I Will Always Love You”
I was afraid that Syesha would sing this song… and Simon would compare her to Whitney Houston. I thought she did a good job of keeping it simple and not using Whitney’s runs, you could tell it was difficult for her. She was more comfortable in the second half of the song with the big notes.

Randy Jackson - “… it was alright”

Paula Abdul - “… you look beautiful… you’re growing”

Simon Cowell - “… the first part was good… the second part paled to the Whitney version”

Michael Johns - “It’s All Wrong, But It’s Alright”
Dolly said that she could write some good songs for him, she liked his voice so much.
This was definitely the best that Michael Johns has performed. He needs to stay in that bluesy sound. I think he must not be able to arrange as well as some of the other contestants, or he would blues it up more often.

Randy Jackson - “… blazing hot”

Paula Abdul - “… you’re a rock star”

Simon Cowell - “ … this is the best I’ve heard you sing”

My pick for the bottom three on Wednesday night - Ramiele Malubay, Kristy Lee Cook, and Syesha Mercado (though it might be Jason Castro again!). We shall see tomorrow night.


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