Allison Iraheta is Eliminated Tonight

Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen–American Idol’s first ever Top 3.

So Kris Allen has more peeps than I thought. He was safe tonight, and it was Allison Iraheta who went home. I just knew Danny Gokey would be safe. Just knew it. Danny’s going to make the finals peeps, I’m telling you. And Kris will be singing about penguins next week. You mark my words.

  • Ford Commercial – “Move Along” – VIDEOÂ  
  • Group Song – “Schools Out” w Slash on Guitar – VIDEO
  • Paula Abdul performs “I’m Just Here for the Music” – VIDEO
  • Danny thinks he’s hilarious, Kris is humble, Allison swears and Adam loves rock – VIDEO
  • No Doubt perform “I’m Just a Girl” – VIDEO
  • Kris Allen is shocked when he finds out he’s safe – VIDEO
  • Daughtry perform “No Surprise” – VIDEO
  • Allison Iraheta is eliminated – VIDEO

Who will graduate from the Idol school of Rock? And who will just get schooled?

Live blog after the JUMP…

Here comes Ryan down the Death Steps…

“Over 64 million votes were registered…the highest outside of a finale” Wow.

No Doubt (taped last night), Daughtry and Paula Abdul (also taped last night) perform tonight.

Ford Video – OMG it’s a bunch of Flat Idols! I’m skeered! – “Move Along”

Group number: “Schools Out” by Alice Cooper with Slash on lead guitar. He must of insisted that the kids perform live. No lip syncing tonight. Actually, this pretty awesome for group number.   It’s all RAWK and stuff. No corny pointy poses this week.

Slash thinks his “mentoring” really worked out this week. Then some blah blah about Slash’s upcoming solo record.

The big summer tour tickets go on sale this Saturday, says Ryan.

Ryan checks in with the Top 4. He wants to know, “What’s the whole vibe, are you getting used to this whole process on Wednesday nights?” Oh sure they are, Ryan. Danny says it’s “tiring” He’s ready for a nap. Ryan asks Kris what it’s like being in the Top 4.”   Kris says it feels “surreal” and that he didn’t expect to make it this far and that he feels really blessed. Ryan whips around and asks Simon, “Don’t you want him to change that attitude? Don’t you want him to feel he should be here?”   “Good point,” says Simon, “Feel like you should be here, Kris.”   When Kris tries to explain himself, Simon says, “We don’t want humble any more.” Everyone laughs, but it was kinda mean.

Adam says Rock Week was his favorite theme, and he was psyched to sing Led Zepplin, for the first time on the Idol stage. “Whole Lotta Love” is one of his all-time favorite songs. “And I liked my outfit!” says Adam.   Ryan asks Danny about last night’s horrible final note.   Danny, taking the “yeah I have a sense of humor about myself” route, going all humble-cakes, says when he finally heard it back, he laughed the whole time. “It was my funniest moment on American Idol,” he says. His family is giving him a lot of crap about it. Oops.   Allison just swore and it got bleeped. “I’m not the type to talk back,” insists Allison, “but he was asking for it, so fine, I’ll give it to you, Jesus!”   And she was bleeped. Oops.

Here’s Paula Abdul performing her new single “I’m Just Here for the Music” (taped last night)   She’s got one of those headset mics, but why is she bothering? She’s TOTALLY lip syncing. She’s dressed in a sparkly body suit with ruffles and black stockings. The dance moves…erm…pretty rudimentary.   And the song–yoo hoo, Paula! The 80′s are over, mkay?

After the break, Paula’s on stage with Ryan. She calls the American Idol stage “A happy place!”   Next,   the No Doubt performance rolls.   Gwen Stefani bops around the stage singing “I’m just a girl.”   Back together at last, her bandmates must be so grateful for the gig.   Gwen jumps out onto the catwalk. She’s doing pushups. Just cause she can.   “Where my girls at!” she shouts. She jumps into the crowd, knocking around the girls in the mosh pit. Knock a few over, Gwen! The dude in the tutu is cracking me up.   No Doubt will be writing their new album while on tour.

Ryan has the results in his hand.   The Top 4 are backstage.   Aw, it’s a retrospective of all the Idols hometown visits. Sniff.

Ryan points out the silver stools for the Top 3.   Ryan reminds us that the finalists will be announced in random order tonight, before he asks the Top 4 to take the stage. Ryan recites the deets for each of the contestants. First for Allison, Danny, Adam then Kris. No one is declared safe or eliminated…yet. “I’m going to send one of you to safety, right now,” says Ryan, “After the vote, that person who is safe tonight, and the first person in the Top 3, and headed home for the hometown parade is…

Holy sh*t! Kris Allen is SAFE! He looks completely SHOCKED.   His family, out in the audience is going crazy!   He hugs the contestants.   Stunned, his hands covering his face, he heads over to the stools.   He was expecting to go home, I’ll bet. I lost all my mother fu**ing points! YAY!!!   Danny must be crapping his pants about now.

Before Daughtry takes the stage, its time for a video clip featuring Chris Daughtry’s SHOCKING BOOT. OMG.   But look at him now.   Mr. Quadruple Quintuple Platinum and his band debuts their new single “No Surprise”.   Chris has been resting his voice. He sounds good.

Recalling his 4th place ouster, Chris says it felt like his world was coming to an end when he was eliminated “It lasted about 30 seconds,” he says. Hm.   I think it lasted at least a few days.   Those exit interviews were total bittercakes.   Chris is awarded a plaque for shipping 5 million units of his debut album Daughtry.

Back from break: Kris is safe. Danny, Allison and Adam remain on the stage. One more is sent to the stools…Adam Lambert is in the Top 3 and heading home to San Diego for a hometown visit. Quick hugs all around. Allison and Danny are left…Ryan says, “After the record setting vote of 64 million…Danny…you are SAFE. Allison Iraheta is eliminated. Sniff. Danny hugs her and heads over to the stools to join Adam and Kris. Allison is smiling. Kara and Randy are cheering her on. She cries through her video package, but then after it’s over, she takes the mic from Ryan and blows the roof off the joint. She walks out to the judges table to give them hugs. When she’s finished, Ryan takes her hand and leads her back on stage, he calls her a “role model for many young girls,” and says, “I know I’m going to be playing you on the radio. Adam is holding back tears as he hugs her. Kris just looks really sad. Simon Cowell looks really pissed. And we’re out…

Top 3:

Kris Allen
Adam Lambert
Danny Gokey

Allison Iraheta is eliminated tonight

 
  • freestate

    Cant wait! heres to hoping the right man gets sent home:)

  • terps

    Please kick Danny off

  • Michelle

    Chugging the margaritas, cause I have a feeling that’s the only way I’m gonna get through this hour without doing something crazy :)

    Whoops, Kris down on the end next to Adam…not promising imo.

  • Victoria

    64 million votes? Wow.

    Why does Kara have Demi Lovato hair?

  • Valentin432

    64 million votes???? Wow

  • Lys

    Dang it, Kris is going home. :( You can tell by the seating order.

  • SarahBoBo

    My heart is beating too quickly to be considered healthy :eek_wp: And I’m worried about Adam, of all people…

  • Jezco

    I’m so nervous . . . part of me wants to keep tabs on the blog so I don’t have to wait, but part of me can’t bear to know . . . *cross fingers that Kris is safe!* :unsure_tb:

  • Victoria

    Dang it, Kris is going home. :( You can tell by the seating order.

    :glurps_tb:

    Maybe it won’t matter so much now that there are so few left? /wishful thinking

  • terps

    SLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • lovecert

    “Move Along” didn’t fit their voices too well.

  • frogcooke

    why dont they just plug gutiar hero between last night and tonight… lol

  • Victoria

    Idol vocals = ew

    Slash guitar playing = opposite of ew

  • season8fan

    you’ve gotta admit, danny’s vocals are much better in this song…he’s proving he’s gonna be safe tonight.

  • lizland

    It’s the Adam and a few other people show.

  • Lys

    Maybe it wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter so much now that there are so few left? /wishful thinking

    :glurps_tb:

    As a side note – they sound really off-key in this group performance. Even Adam and Allison – that was bad.

  • Michelle

    Noo Ryan! do not delve into the mystery of Slash’s face!

    Heh, did Allison just admit to assaulting Danny? Good girl!

    That’s an insane amount of votes. I bet the finale sets a new record.

  • Victoria

    Allison pushed Danny so hard, it was like she was getting him back for the cake fight… :laugh_tb:

  • lovecert

    At least it’s live. Yes, the bar is this low now.

  • sbalk017

    64 million makes my 200 or so look pathetic.

  • allisonkrismatt

    I wish Allison would have pushed Danny off of the stage. Oops did I just write that?

  • hypertwink

    64 Million. It seems people have gotten used to text-voting this year. That probably helps in upping the vote.

  • kiwifan

    64 million………….wow, maybe Gokey is going home.

    Okay, I must be getting old, because that just sounded like screaming to me. Ugh!

  • Valentin432

    I suppose this enormous boost in voting was due to last weeks results.
    Well played PTB.

  • SarahBoBo

    I wish Allison would have pushed Danny off of the stage. Oops did I just write that?

    Yes, yes you did. And I’m very proud of you for it.

  • Tracy

    My mom wasn’t watching, but when Gokey was singing she asked me from the other room “What is that…noise?”. LMAO

  • Dr. Tracey

    LOL at Allison pushing Danny, wish I could, push him right out the door.

    I’m lovin’ the Adam/Allison hug they showed from last night, it is SO cute, love, love flove it!

  • Victoria

    64 Million. It seems people have gotten used to text-voting this year. That probably helps in upping the vote.

    That would explain the screwyness of DialIdol.

  • St.Lucia

    I wish Allison would have pushed Danny off of the stage. Oops did I just write that?

    Is it sad that I hoped for this too? Because the first thought that crossed my mind is that I wish Allison would have shoved him harder and closer to the edge of the stage….

    Since Danny won’t leave tonight is it wrong to hope for a little accident, no injuries, just some embarrassment would be great! Oh wait, maybe he did that already with his death screech.

  • soccerboi

    I wish Allison would have pushed Danny off of the stage. Oops did I just write that?

    Yes you did but I was thinking it too!

  • CathyMK

    Ryan tweeted earlier that he already knows tonight’s results. Watch his face for clues…

  • terps

    I wish Allison would have pushed Danny off of the stage. Oops did I just write that?

    Don’t worry I thought it to

  • reeboks1

    Since Danny wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t leave tonight is it wrong to hope for a little accident, no injuries, just some embarrassment would be great! Oh wait, maybe he did that already with his death screech.

    that note will follow him forever. he has been embarrassed more than anyone can imagine. and i love it.

  • kiwifan

    Gokey, Allen bottom two from the seating?

  • Victoria

    Ryan tweeted earlier that he already knows tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s results. Watch his face for cluesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    Right before you said that I was thinking, “Why is Ryan making such a weird face while Adam’s talking?” I’m skeered now…

    ETA: At least Gokey admitted the note sucked.

  • myra

    Go Go Gokey!!

    Go HOME, that is!!!

  • Lys

    Since when was humility a bad thing, Simon? I agree that false humility is useless, but there’s nothing wrong with truly feeling a sense of appreciation and wonder for where you are.

    ETA: Be quiet, Danny. Seriously. Good to see he knows how to poke fun at himself, though.

  • Michelle

    Danny gets bored on Wednesdays cause he knows he is never. going. home.

  • frogcooke

    LMAO his own aunt muted the tv HAHA

  • lovecert

    Oh dear, he laughed it off.

    You definitely made a name for yourself.

  • kiwifan

    Well done Gokey to make fun of yourself………your still going home though

  • sbalk017

    OMG that was HILARIOUS.

  • St.Lucia

    Ryan tweeted earlier that he already knows tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s results. Watch his face for cluesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

    I guess I always assumed Ryan always knew the results unless it is Finale night…

  • terps

    Ryan has a good poker face so I doubt he will give any clues

  • rayni

    Wow, Danny handled the ‘note’ really well. That’s the most personality I”ve seen from him all season.

  • uglyface427

    haha I love how Gokey made fun of himself. Haters, you have to give him that even though that note was god-awful.

  • Victoria

    I always forget how tiny Paula is.

  • lovecert

    I’ll give it to Paula for the choreograph. The song not so much.

  • Niall

    Ok Danny, you handled “The Note” with humor and a dash of humility. I’ll give you credit for that. Now..go home.

  • frogcooke

    “Ryan has a good poker face so I doubt he will give any clues”

    pa-pa-pa-poker face….

    lol at the lip syncing.

  • kiwifan

    okay is Paula even bothering to lip sync?

  • Lys

    Ok Danny, you handled à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Noteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with humor and a dash of humility. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give you credit for that. Now..go home.

    :thumbup_tb:

  • Lisa

    I know I will be in the miniority on this, but I liked that. Good job Pauler!!

  • rayni

    I love Paula. Good job!

  • jz

    HOLLA DANNY!

    YOU MAKE AN AWESOME RINGTONE!

  • lizland

    That was a terribly boring song. And I had a flash back to Britney Spears at the MTV awards a few years ago. I’ll give Paula more credit than Britney, though, given her health issues.

  • terps

    Did you hear the dancer ask her if she would be back next year, she is really pushing all the buttons on that issue

  • leome

    WTF was that? The ending was hysterical!

  • SarahBoBo

    I’m a little sad to admit it, but I actually liked that song :unsure_tb:

  • Tracy

    Ok Danny, you handled à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Noteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with humor and a dash of humility. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give you credit for that. Now..go home.

    I admit that I was pleasantly surprised at that. But then he started about the household name thing and then I was like STFU already.

    Paula can still dance, but the song? Meh.

  • stelladallas

    Did Allison get bleeped out when she was talking to Ryan? Did she curse or something? LOL

  • terps

    Allison is better than Gwen

  • kiwifan

    ummm, why on earth are we getting No Doubt singing an old song. Please can we have someone with some new music out or an ex Idol. Ridiculous.

  • jumpstart

    Ok Danny, you handled à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Noteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with humor and a dash of humility. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give you credit for that. Now..go home.

    And STAY there. kthx.

  • Victoria

    Did Allison get bleeped out when she was talking to Ryan? Did she curse or something? LOL

    Sometimes if they say something close to a curse word they get bleeped. Kris did during the group performance too.

    Ew, Gwen. I would rather listen to Paula sing live. Seriously.

  • CCAdamFan

    I am not very familiar with No Doubt, but I am just not digging Gwen. I know they are a rock band…but this is not really a rock song.

  • sweetie99v

    I notice how all of the musical acts are using the stairs. I wonder if people who thought Adam was too “theatrical” and “broadway” last week will think the same way about Gwen Stefani and Paula…. LOL

  • Lisa

    *No Doubt* whatsoeva this sux.

  • Niall

    I usually love No Doubt but it feels like their whole reunion tour is just a money grab if they can’t even be bothered to record some new material. Lame.

  • L2

    Gwen Stefani sounds like crap.

    Paula’s lipsynch was not bad, but the lighting was bad, so it was hard to tell. She was perky. Good job!

  • JOJOSIE

    Votenumber1.com has Danny as being eliminated, but I think this week they maybe wrong. Zaba.com has Kris with the least votes. I guess we’ll all know soon.

  • lovecert

    They really don’t care if we know if it’s pre-taped anymore.

  • clearone

    Geez Gwen……..enough already!!!!

  • Lisa

    OMG wuht up with the guy in the tutu???

  • terps

    Gwen wasn’t this bad when she want solo…. what happened

  • Jx223

    Allison is better than Gwen

    IMO, all of the top four idols voices are better than Gwen. I think that they are better singers than Paula is as well.

  • sbalk017

    So I love No Doubt, but I don’t understand why they have to come out in the same clothes they wore in 1995. Just sayin.

  • Niall

    Gwen has always sounded pretty bad live. She’s not a great vocalist but she’s always been interesting and hip. I love the girl but it seems she’s lost “interesting and hip.”

  • Tracy

    I love No Doubt, but Gwen sounded like crap.

  • Dr. Tracey

    I vote that Gokey wears that tutu outfit next week……..lmao!

  • leome

    I love No Doubt but that horrible! eww, she couldn’t sing, she couldn’t breathe… just no.

  • http://theinsatiablebrain.wordpress.com/ Lele

    Wow. That was bad.

    Mr. Lele just woke up and while still upstairs, asked: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Why is there somebody making fun of No Doubt? Who is singing this?!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    Lele: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No Doubtà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Lol.

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    Kris in the top 3???

    http://www.fox16.com/content/idolminds/kris.aspx

    It says so there.

  • CathyMK

    What is Paula wearing? Is she snake-woman now?

  • St.Lucia

    I usually love No Doubt but it feels like their whole reunion tour is just a money grab if they canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even be bothered to record some new material. Lame.

    I’m going to see them this summer when they come to Indy. I wasn’t really gunho about it. I wasn’t ever a “diehard” No Doubt fan but I did enjoy them. However, a close friend of mine needed someone to go with since her hubby pretty much nixed the idea. So I stepped up and decided oh what the heck? I might enjoy it.

    But if I have to see it like this….eh.

  • terps

    Where did they park lol

  • Victoria

    OMG ARCHIE! “Gosh… where did they park?” One of my favorite quotes of S7.

  • Lys

    Aw, I love this montage!! This is so cool. Oh, Archie… I miss last season.

  • Michelle

    “We love you Ryan!” lol. It did need to be said.

    DAVIDS!!! lmao they got Archies “where did they park” line in there…

    Eep, here we go with results *nervous*

  • lovecert

    Aw…they had to show that clip of Elliott with his mother…

  • leome

    awww sweet homecoming moments. I liked that.

  • terps

    simon looks pissed

  • jumpstart

    I’m going to puke.

  • http://www.equinoxrpg.com dreamr

    Oh gosh. I am so nervous and I don’t even know why! I’ve been prepping myself to lose one of my favorites all day! XD
    :(

  • St.Lucia

    Kris in the top 3???

    http://www.fox16.com/content/idolminds/kris.aspx

    It says so there.

    Do they hae to schedule something beforehand for the just in case? But you’re right that link does directly say Kris made the top 3. Hmm. Really?

    So….so far I’ve heard about stuff about Danny’s homecoming and Kris but nothing about Adam or Allison…

    That makes me nervous.

  • sbalk017

    My emotions are being toyed with SO HARD.

  • kiwifan

    Wow, wonder if Kris, Adam & Allison fan bases have got themselves organised and taken down Gokey with 64m million votes

  • Victoria

    OMG KRIS YAAAAAAAAAY!

  • Michelle

    OMG

    OMG what!!!!

    YESSS!!!!!!

  • CCAdamFan

    Oh, YAY for KRIS!!!

  • s0x_prisoner

    OMG KRIS YES!!!!!!!1

  • lovecert

    OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG…

    Sorry 65% of you lost the pools.

  • jz

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    ok who was scared oh who was scared for Kris, ME but loooookkkkk he is SAFE YAY YAY

  • Tony

    YAY KRIS!

  • sbalk017

    OMG YES YES YES!!!!!

  • rayni

    HE’S SAFE!!! OMG KRIS IS SAFE!!!! I can not believe I am so happy about this. YEEESSSSSS!

  • http://www.equinoxrpg.com dreamr

    Ahhhhhhhhh! Kris is in the top 3!!!

    Please GOD don’t let Allison be leaving!! Wahhhh!!

  • Niall

    Yay for Kris but damn, this means my little red rocker is probably gone.

  • http://www.amirhazwan87.blogspot.com amiroamor

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I KNEW KRIS WAS GONNA BE SAFE!!!!!! OMG OMGGGGGGGG!!!

    DANNY PLEASE GO NOW (sorry im so excited)

  • Lisa

    Yeah for Kris!!! Now worried for my A & A.

  • clearone

    OMG miracles to do happen!!!! WTG Kris!!!!!

  • terps

    If Adam doesn’t make, I think I’m done till next year

  • Jx223

    Kris fans came through for him. I think that as usual a lot of them gave him text votes. I think that Kris being safe means that either Allison or Danny is going home.

  • tinawina

    OMG. Please alllison!!!

  • sleepyinsomniac

    Ohhhhhh I’ve been refreshing the crap out of this thread waiting for updates since I have no live access. Kris!!! Yay!!!

    Come one Allison and Adam!

  • CathyMK

    Whoa- Kris is the shock non-boot (TM JohnM)! I really think it’s Danny. I did not like the sick, pained look the judges had on their faces while Ryan was talking though. This is skeery, skeery night.

  • Lys

    THANK GOD, THANK GOD, THANK GOD OH MY WORD I’M SHAKING…

  • allisonkrismatt

    I’m really upset.. we have a 2/3 chance of losing one of the A’s… noooooooooooooooooo… i love kris tho!

  • uglyface427

    Yes!!!! Go Kris!!! I just hope this doesn’t mean bad news for Adam or Allison…

  • anijsch

    Something is up Randy and Paula look so serious.

  • Dr. Tracey

    hahaha there go my pool points but i’m happy for Kris

    I hope it’s not Allison going home, that will suck :-(

    I want my Adam, Allison, Kris final 3.

  • frogcooke

    kris is saaafeeee… woooo

  • wordnerdarchie

    Can we hope that Danny is gone?

  • Tracy

    I was sure with Kris being hit with that bus last night, he’d be totally screwed. Just…WOW.

  • soccerboi

    Yay Kris!

  • Victoria

    Okay, after my initial “OMG” reaction to Kris, I’m scared now. I can’t forget that look Ryan was giving Adam. I’ll be pretty sad if it’s Allison too (although I would take Kris and Adam over her… but Gokey? No).

  • Madcap Jester

    SAVE THE ROCKER!

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    NO NIALLLL – MAYBE DANNY???? PLEASE DANNY AND NOT ADAM OR ALLISON!!! PLEASE OH LORDY LORD LORD, LET ME FOR ONCE HAVE THE TOP THREE AS I WANT THEM?? ok I am done now

  • holeighannie

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DANNY is going HOME! I HOPE! Hahaha.

    SO happy that Kris is safe, I could not believe that for a full minute.

  • rayni

    Daughtry – meh. But I’m proud of his success. He’s just so goaty.

  • terps

    Danny or Adam is going home Simon and the rest of the judges look serious, almost pist

  • UhHuhHer

    Buh-bye Allison. No way Adam or Danny is gone.

  • season8fan

    Daughtry’s vocals don’t sound great. Oh, “getting over it 30 seconds later” isn’t a nice thing to say on the show that gave him the platform that it has.

    By the way, I think the ending will be a shock because they already told Kris he was safe…that was drama but they wouldn’t give away everything so early. So I guess that means it’s Danny.

  • sleepyinsomniac

    I am so effing scared for Allison. After last week Adam fans should be fired up.

  • lovecert

    Did they just set up the Kris gives plaque to Chris situation?

  • elephant1212

    adam please stay!!!! omg omg omg omg

  • Soulkaren

    YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Now I’m scared….

  • http://www.equinoxrpg.com dreamr

    I lost all of my points, too. But I don’t care! I wasn’t close to winning anyway! And I’d much rather have Kris in the Top 3 than to be #55 instead of #100. ‘Cause either way, I won’t be winning a prize. XD

    But anyway…PLEASE BE DANNY! PLEASE BE DANNY!

    Anyone but Allison!

  • CCAdamFan

    thank GOD!!!

  • St.Lucia

    Please let the death screech never come back.

    Or do we have to hear it one more time in his own swan song?! PLEASE

  • Kirsten

    Are they serious? There is a few minutes left in the show, they still have to announce the status of three contestants and they take time out to give Chris some stupid plaque he earned got months/years ago?

    Idol is so screwed up. I HATE it when the Idol going home doesn’t get their sing-out (unless we don’t have to hear Danny’s last note again. That could be good).

  • Lisa

    No way

  • Tracy

    CRAP CRAP CRAP

    America? YOU SUCK.

  • Victoria

    NO. DANG IT.

  • nad

    NOOOOOOOO!!! Allison!!!

  • jumpstart

    damn it Danny

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    ok I have died and gone to heaven now just Allison please – OH DAMN IT

  • laura11383

    This site is going to explode in 5…4…3…2…

  • Dr. Tracey

    Awwwwwwww crap.

  • Soulkaren

    I. Am. SICK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is just not right!!!!!

  • lovecert

    You failed, America.

    Expect a 10 page recap from Slezak.

  • St.Lucia

    ALLISON!!!!! :*(

    Oh this makes me want to cry so much.

    Gokey will not win now. Everyone will hate him for edging out Allison. At least I do. WHO THE HELL IS VOTING GOKEY?!!?!?!

  • tinawina

    That was depressing. Boo.

  • Michelle

    I choose to blame Danny for this.

    Yeah Alli, going out with class!

    Oh jeez, they finally move on to….2 songs each. this season, i tell ya.

  • Madcap Jester

    This season is OVER for me. SON OF A BITCH!

    SCREW YOU, DANNY FANS. SCREW YOU. WE JUST LOST THE BEST FEMALE TALENT TO HIT THE STAGE SINCE MELINDA FREAKING DOOLITTLE TO A SMUGASS SINGER WHO CAN’T GO BEYOND MEDIOCRITY TO SAVE HIS LIFE.

    ADAM/KRIS FINALE FTW!

    Imma going to go play Papa Was A Rolling Stone and cry for WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN.

  • s0x_prisoner

    Awwwwww I felt pretty emotional during Allison’s send-off… haha I wonder how Slezak is feeling right now.

  • Deejay

    FAIL.

  • Valentin432

    So pissed right now…. for the first night I thought she was safe, she goes home… that’s not fair.

  • Niall

    Ok who do I need to kick in the balls over this one? Gokey, get over here RIGHT NOW.
    Absolutely fucking ridiculous.

    I won’t have my Adam/Allison final two but at least I’ll always have Slow Ride…

  • Niall

    Slezak is going to pop a blood vessel.

  • jammasta

    So much for my Allison/Kris finale.

    But seriously, thank God that Kris Allen is safe. I was undergoing a bout of depression today!

    Also America. What the hell? Allison was hands down the BEST last night. She was EXTREMELY good last week and this week. I’m not extremely sad to see her go, but she didn’t deserve to…. I admit, she and David Cook are the only rockers I’d consider listening to…. Oh well, the age card did well for her and she can have a HUGE career. I mean, I know this has been said a million times, but for how talented she is at 17, you have to admit that’s really impressive.

  • coffeeswirl

    Are you kidding me!? Gokey’s performance literally burst my eardrums and people voted for that over ALLISON!? Can we have mandatory hearing tests for all American Idol voters? It’s getting utterly ridiculous.

  • clearone

    Well damn it all. Damn it. My only consolation is that her votes will probably split between Adam and Kris to leave Danny in the dust.

  • Chipmunk

    Should have been Gokey or Kris..Allison definitely deserved to be up there with Adam

  • frogcooke

    Epic fail. FAIL!

    on a good note Allison totally rawked her sing out! I do believe I almost got misty eyed…

  • Lys

    Oh wow. Allison… Dang. :’(
    Sending Allison home over Danny, America? Seriously??

    I can only imagine what Slezak’s doing now…

  • jz

    HDU AMERICA.
    How.Dare.U.

    Well…. Allison will get some kickass media coverage and love.
    I can’t wait to see her and Slezak. Yes. Yes.

    Think positive thoughts.

    Do not think about Gokey. Do not call Chris Hansen on his ass. Do not trash your TV.

    Think positive thoughts.

  • Niall

    Eliminating the little red rocker on ROCK week is the equivalent of eliminating, say, Carrie Underwood on country week. Stuff like this shouldn’t happen.

  • soccerboi

    So pissed right now…who the hell is voting for Hokey Gokey? Seriously? UGHHHH it freakin pissses me off

  • Victoria

    Allison’s performance tonight was better tonight than last IMO. Way better. In fact, I loved it. That’s how that song should be performed. She was angry, crying. and there was tons of emotion in it. If that didn’t prove why she should be there and Danny should not, I don’t know what will.

  • golcook

    OMFFFFFG!! Allions is out, I’m piseed with a capital P.

    That’s the way to say goodbye, great exit performance, awesome!

    I’m gonna miss her so much, she was my top favorite but hopefully Kara will take her under her wing, she always always supported her.

    Gokey really needs to go, everywhere on the web is like Gokey-hate, so who’s voting for that douche anyway, goood i’m so angry right now,

    Gotta go and punch somebody, not a vagrant I swear, LOL.

  • chessguy99

    Best exit performace EVER.

    Hope Danny got a good look at Daughtry’s multi-platium award, he’ll never see one.

  • primetimemom

    ((((Allison))))

  • myra

    I HATE DANNY.

  • terps

    This just goes to so you the favorites can do whatever they want and still make it through. The question now is who if anyone do her fans turn to, my money is on Adam

  • clearone

    Think positive thoughts.

    I’m positive that Kris and Adam will cream Danny next week. Allison’s votes will not go to Danny.

  • movin2thabeet

    Did you see how pissed Simon was at the end? And how unhappy Kris seemed to be? The most peppy, upbeat person on that stage was Allison. I think Kris believed he should have been the one sent home.

  • Keel

    I hope the part of America that has working ears remembers this night and dials/texts their fingers to the bone next week to vote for Kris, so the Goke can finally go. Do it for the red rocker!

  • sayxwhat

    WHAT THE F***? WHAT THE F****? WHAT THE FREAKIN’ F****? UGH. DANNY FREAKIN’ DESERVED TO GO HOME. HIS PERFORMANCE SUCKED!!!!!! I CAN’T STOP CRYING :( SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE TOP TWO! The only reason I’m gonna watch is because of Adam. If danny makes the top two, I’m DONE with idol. Allison…. is flippin’ amazing. I blame simon too, he never gave her enough credit. This IS F***ING RIGGED. UGGGGHHHH!!!!

    :wallbash_tb:

  • lovecert

    ANGER: I am going to the window and doing my “Dream On.” Sorry, Jersey City, for what you are about to hear!

    Yup..He’s devastated.

    I forgot Slezak was live-blogging.

  • NOLA

    Congrats to Kris! Had all of my points on Allison.

  • RemusL

    Well, me being the sheep, I went with the majority and put all my pool points into a Kris elimination, even though my initial gut feeling was Allison.

    When Kris was announced safe, I had a brief hope that maybe Danny would be the one to get booted, which would make it worth losing all my pool points this week.

  • nad

    OMG my heart is still breaking over our little rocker!!!! Can someone please explain how Gokey is still there…get ready for the Adam/Danny final. I will be in full force for Adam that night…

  • jpfan

    1. I thought Danny was rather funny and charming tonight.
    2. Allison really killed on her send off. What a great way to leave the show.
    3. The one who shouldn’t be there is Kris. He was my early fave but he’s boring and vanilla. He’s the one that should have gotten the boot. When Gokey is good, he’s much better than Kris.
    4. I love that Daughtry was there to prove going out 4th won’t mean much in the end if you’ve got the talent.
    5. I loved Daughtry’s new single.

    Three guys in the finals. That’s one guy too many to suit me. I really don’t want an Adam/Kris finale.Adam/Gorkey will be enough of a blow out. Every year the show kind of gets an Internet goat but most average fans don’t buy into that stuff.So Go Gokey back home for your homecoming.

  • GeminiDolly

    Holy crap, I almost cried and I never do that with AI. That was a great way to exit. Love this girl and I hope she gets signed.

    At this point, I welcome a Adam vs Gokey finale, just so Adam can leave him in the dust.

    I wonder if Kris has recuperated because next week, more buses are coming.

  • 4got

    The day the music died for Season 8!

  • St.Lucia

    I so wanted an Adam and Allison finale, and I wanted it even more after I saw their undeniable chemistry on their duet last night.

    Damn you Gokey. DAMN you.

    He could probably drop his pants mid song and still sail right on through.

  • idoladdict07

    OMG, I am so haaaaaaaaaaappy for KRIS ALLEN! :happy_tb:
    THANK YOU AMERICA for saving such a wonderful talent!
    I feel very terrific today because he was saved. OMG.
    I am so proud of him. KRIS for the finale! woooooooooo! :clap_tb:

  • sma11ie

    No… f’ing way! I was really starting to look forward to the potential awesomeness of an Allison-Adam finale. They weren’t even my faves, but at least that would be a fun finale. What’s the point now? This season’s beyond lame. Allison will be the next Daughtry.

    I missed the episode– who was bottom 2? And did they confirm they’re only doing 2 songs each next week? Like I said, LAME season. If they had to do 3 songs, no way Danny would survive. We’d see how consistently mediocre he is…

  • juliec

    Look at the bright side of this, Adam will pick up all the Allison voters to assure his winning. Kris and Danny will still be splitting votes. Face it Allison didnt had a chance winning and AI wouldnt pit together the same artist side by side or they wont appeal to other audience or demographics.

  • wjmtv

    I choose to view Daughtry’s appearance tonight as a glimpse of the future. Allison goes quintuple platinum! Woot!!

    She’s such a honey, and she & Adam are da bomb. I loved their interaction on the group number tonight.

    I haven’t seen much of this show–was that one of the best sing-offs ever? I can’t imagine too many of them having been much better. Go baby go!!!!!!

  • tara8

    Let’s all push for a Kradam finale. You all know it would be awesome because Kris can do some amazing stuff. He’s wowed us quite a few times.

  • weareallinnocent

    Sadness abounds. But not shock so much, for me. Still, she’s my clear #2 and I hate to see her go. But she goes on a SUPER high note, so she has that to be really proud and happy about. And, she gets to see Daughtry and all his glory the same week he went out, so yeah. All in all, not as bad as it could have been.

    Totally should have been Goatkey. Damn.

    I’ve not yet read all the comments, anyone have a theory or insight on all the repeated “now this is in random order” BS?

  • Sarah

    Wow, went from the delirious high of Kris and Adam being safe to the crashing low of seeing Allison go. What an incredible exit, though. Can’t wait to buy her first cd. In the meantime, I guess this secure’s season 7′s place as best finale ever.

  • Michelle

    Congrats to Kris and Adam. Alli honey, so sorry you couldn’t stay :( THAT would have been my perfect Top 3.

    Instead of Alli, we get…bleh. I hope Kris and Adam avenge Alli next week and send the Gokey packing.

  • Lisa

    Shoot and @%$#@#@. There goes my dream top two. How in the world could anyone vote Danny over Allison.

    She cried, which made me cry, then she gave Adam that big old hug and I cried more. Those two were so made of win/win.

    FAIL AMERICA. EPIC FAIL.

  • onherthize

    Judges were bumming out cuz they realize that theyre stuck with Gokey.

    If Karegokey can make it through on that mangled cat performance after a series of mediocre ones, he can’t be stopped.

    America is voting with their bibles, not with their ears.

  • wand3rful

    how does a guy with only ONE memorable/buzz worthy performance (last wk) outlast a girl who has put in solid if not often great performances week in and week out???????!?!?! i know im supposed to hate the game, and not the player. but F them all. on the bright side…no way are her votes going to Dorkey, i see Adam (mostly) and Kris benefiting. and that (her helping adam and kris go to the finale) should and will be her parting gift to the crappy judges

  • useless

    UGH! Deadwife with that smug look on his face….”Adison” should’ve been in the finals esp after that duet. Hope Allison gets some proper marketing. She has loads of potential.

  • ShariG

    OMG I just got out of class at 9:00 and went straight to a computef to see what happened. I am soooooo thrilled for Kris and so happy that he is still in the competition. AND, I am sooooo pissed off that Allison was sent home when it should have been Danny, I am ready to spit nails. So what an emotional roller coaster. I love Kris, but I really, really liked Allison too. Doesn’t matter. Adam is going to win, but I am really happy that Kris is still in the competition and that my two hours and capal tunnel syndrome from hitting redial wasn’t for nothing.

  • lakhesis

    You failed, America.

    Expect a 10 page recap from Slezak.

    LOL. but agh!! Allison! And last night was my favorite performance of her. How can she go out on rock week…

  • SashaB

    Damn, Allison is the bomb. I hope she ends up the female Chris Daughtry and outsell all three of these guys. What a kick ass performance tonight.

    Slezak live blogged tonight’s show. It’s going to be a rough night. http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/idol-results-li.html

  • ppwars

    Well, Simon’ s repeated assassination attempts finally succeeded. She lasted longer than he wanted. Slow, painfull, but she went down with dignity. She expected it.

  • http://www.equinoxrpg.com dreamr

    Wahhhhhhhh! My Allisonnnnnn! *cries*

    UGH. Well, all of my votes go to Kris now since he’s my only favorite left.

  • adamisthemanfan

    This elimination was fucking bullshit. Allison sang 20 times better than Danny (which is amazing in it of itself for a 17 yo) and people still dont vote for her….WTF America? I don’t understand this. I don’t understand how ppl blatantly dismiss such a talented singer like that. It was so unfair. Neither Kris nor Danny sang better than her. This reminds me of why I stopped watching this show in the first place. People focus more on trivial things or what that arrogant prick Simon said rather than on the actual performances and VOCAL ABILITIES of the singers. Okay so Kris wasn’t as horrible as we all expected him to be, but Danny? Please! After Adam wins this season I’m done with American Idol for good. Simon has single handedly nearly ruined this season. If he doesn’t care about the show anymore or has too big of an ego to give credit where credit is due (i.e. Allison) then he should leave or be replaced.

  • Menzel

    Damnit, the only one left who could actually sing a rock song without sounding like the high pitched wail of a harpy.

    Ah well she can do the Daughtry route, definitely the most radio friendly of the top 4.

  • milly93

    NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
    Adam is my favorite, but I LOVE Allison. I was hoping for an Adam/Allison finale. Congrats, America. You just eliminated an awesome rocker girl with an amazing voice… for a guy who last night sang as if he was a banshee being castrated.

  • Niall

    The good thing about 4th is the pressure won’t be on her as much as it would be if she was the runner-up or winner. She can hopefully make the album she needs to make. I’m predicting she get signed by the end of the summer.

    All my votes are going to Kris now. BURY GOKEY is my new mantra.

  • sidewalk

    UGH UGH UGH.
    So happy for Kris but SO pissed off that Gokey is still around over Allison. UGH. Allison fans please unite and vote for Kris and Adam! It’s the only hope for the finale now…

  • 4got

    Kris really needs to go, Danny is a better singer. But that’s what happens when you’re good looking and women vote.

    Allison will have a great career.

  • milly93

    Oh… and I totally teared up when she sang. Just wanted to mention that.

  • Dr. Tracey

    I am so freakin’ pissed off that Gokey makes it and Allison does not………..wtf America? Are you freakin’ deaf?

    So, I have been voting exclusively for Allison the past few weeks, those votes will now go to Adam and Kris. Hopefully all the other Allison voters will shift their votes that way too and NOT to Gloaty Gokey.

    OMG :( pass the Kleenex please :(

  • skylight1219

    I’m happy for Kris, but, Allison got the raw end of the deal. Up until this season, TPTB would never allow 3 males in the top 3. I still think Jason was a top 3 last year over Syesha. But, they had to have a balance. With Nygel out, the rules have changed.

    Don’t like Daughty’s new single, don’t like Daughtry. I thought of all the returning idols,Taylor did the best. Guess I”m out of touch with mainstream.

  • allisonkrismatt

    Ok.. I think I’m done feeling sorry for myself. Ok nevermind.. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! : (

  • adamandeva

    Can I just say that I am feeling De Ja Vu…canadian idol style?!

    Top 3 Male.

    Most likely winner- the gay guy.

    lol

    ETA: I also think Allison will be fine. Miley will probably help her get a record deal.

  • maracaibo

    I am so happy that Kris is safe.
    Now I am more positive than ever that Kris will make the finale with Adam instead of Danny. He is more marketable.

    Maybe a lot of people who voted for Adam did not vote for Allison.
    Oh well. She will be fine.

    Allison can be the next Pink, but she is still too young.
    But she will have a career for sure.

  • jz

    ALLISON BB I hope you read the internet because

    we

    LOVE

    YOU.

    (Mission Kradam Finale…. ON.
    BRING IT, GOKEY. I got that Dream On last note shit as my ringtone. AND I WILL USE IT AGAINST YOU. BE SKURRED.)

  • Miss Chaos

    I’m crying too baby.!!!!!!!!!

  • SpenserJ

    Well, that sucked. I’m sorry to see Allison go. And, I’m even sorrier to see Gokey stay.

    Rock On Lava Girl!

  • http://myspace.com hgzaj

    MJ- I am shocked that you have nothing to say about Allison. I know you really liked her. But all you said was Eliminated tonight: Allison. LOL.

    I’m disappointed. I don’t like the top 3 now. I do like Adam and Kris. But now that a Danny vs. Adam is probably inevitable: BORING as hell. And I was looking forward to Adam/Allison :-’( Why does Idol ruin all of their good finales? (think: Chris/Kat, Adam/Allison, Melinda/Jordin & in my own personal opinion – Syesha vs. David Cook)

  • Carlaria

    I wasn’t going to vote again until the finale, but I now have to vote for Kris for the full 2 hours next week hoping to dislodge Danny from his perch. I reeeeeeeally don’t want Danny and his smug face in the finale!

  • Asmcqu01

    Well this sucks! Super happy for Kris and Adam but I can’t believe that Danny is still there…ridiculous! Allison was amazing and damn it I’m so pissed! BTW if people thought that Kris was thrown under the bus this week…just wait for next week.

    Anyone wonder how they are going to fit 3 songs into one hour with four judges when they can’t even do 6??

  • kozisedso

    Dear Invisible Tone Deaf Americans,

    You actually chose a smarmy pig of a giant cheeze ball (sorry, don’t mean to insult orange snack foods) over that beautifully talented awesome little rocker chick. That’s just sick.

    Way to sing it out, Allison!

    Adam FTMFW.

  • Thea

    so next week, DG can choose to sing Angels, or Tears in Heaven, or whatever along those lines, and be all mellow and sad, just avoid a final scream (oh, wait he can even scream at us), and get into the final. I want to puke.

    Allison fans, unite against Gokey!!! (I don’t think they need any encouragement, but still)

  • jammasta

    Kris really needs to go, Danny is a better singer.

    wat

    Anyway, I don’t really like Daughtry, and I think one of the things that killed him was when he said something along the lines of “I think people had trouble dialing their numbers” as if he was better than all 3. But I do think he’s a better rocker than most out there today. He’s actually pretty chill, for a lack of better word, when compared with other rock stars.

    They showed Chris’s elimination? Katharine was HOT when she was shocked that he got eliminated :P .

  • jersey

    I really thought i was going to get all 20 pool points I put on Gokey. *sigh*

  • annabelina

    I had all these somewhat amusing thoughts throughout the show that I was going to post, but they’ve all left me now.

    As mentally prepared as I was for any possible result, I’m still bummed.

    On the bright side, I can not wait for the Sleazk interview next week. Actually, the next two Idolatry episodes are going to be awesome. You know that push Allison gave Danny is going to be on a loop!

  • Madcap Jester

    I like Adam more, but I will be powervoting for Kris on the hopes that he will make it into the finale over Danny. KRADAM FINALE FOR THE WIN!

  • GeminiDolly

    You think if Allison wouldnt have talked back to Simon, she would be Final 3??? :(

    I think I heard Ryan say the theme for next week, but I was too busy giving evil eyes to Danny that I didnt pay attention, whats the theme???

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    I was actually was a tab bit surprised that Kris was safe but on the other hand after it was obvious the bus was coming for him I think his fans really came to the rescue. I’ll admit I was prepared for Allison to get the boot though even though I was dreading it. I think next week the bus will be coming in full force for Kris to not put the Adam/Danny finale in Jeopardy. Kris is a great guy, but to be honest I wished Allison could have had that spot. On the bright side, Allison will at least have the benefit making the rounds on the talk shows that a 3rd place finisher wouldn’t have so I guess there is a bright side if you look hard enough. :)

    I was glad to see that Adam was safe but not a bit surprised that Danny was.

  • Carlaria

    Anyone wonder how they are going to fit 3 songs into one hour with four judges when they canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even do 6??

    It’s only two songs…and four yapping judges!

  • capricorn

    Yay that Kris is still “alive.” But Allison leaving is just SO WRONG. It’ll all work out in the long run, and I believe Allison knows that. She left as a class act. The judges know it, too!

  • terps

    The question now is who needs the votes more Adam or Kris. I personally think it’s Adam

  • noctem seizure

    American Idol is dead. If there was any justice, Allison would have made F2. She had far and away the second best performance not only this week but also this season overall, and on the season she wasn’t that far behind Adam over the whole run. Fucking “cute-guy/perormance-irrelevant-voters”. They should just make AI an all-male competition from now on and be done with it.

  • Duke

    Fuck you Kris. and Fuck you Danny.

    Allison blows u out of the fucking water.

    If adam doesnt win this show…then the worst AI winner will be produced.

  • idolfan617

    I have this huge fear that everyone who wants to see Gokey eliminated so bad and plans on voting like crazy for Kris will wind up seeing an Adam exit and a Danny/Kris finale.

    :(

  • clearone

    But now that a Danny vs. Adam is probably inevitable: BORING as hell

    There will be nothing boring about watching the Adam express run all over Danny.

    Can I just say that I am feeling De Ja Vuà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦canadian idol style?!

    Top 3 Male.

    Most likely winner- the gay guy.

    Hee….the Top 2 from Canadian Idol share similarities of Adam and Kris. They were good friends as well and it made for a great final.

    In the meantime, the focus has to be getting the Allison votes to Adam and Kris.

  • reasonableruthie

    edit: first post? read my guidelines. no lecturing, no finger wagging

  • Chipmunk

    An Adam/Allison finale would have been made of great win!!!

    Now we’ll probably have a snoozefest of Gokey and Kris Allen, if Adam doesnt make the finale!Sucks!

    So I have a top 3 with only 1 person(Adam) who doesnt send me to sleep(Kris) or make me barf(Gokey) when they perform……Next week should be interesting…errrr probably not!

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Danny’s fanbase is formidable, apparently. Hehe. I love this.

    Allison will be fine. I’m more than convinced she was splitting votes with Adam, now. His bottom two appearance last week meant that she got deserted. Plus, once Adam was shown in the green on DI last night, lots of his fans started voting for Kris. That, I believe, catapulted him over Allison.

    That’s the name of the game. Fanbases are faithful. This is hardly Danny’s fault. It sucks, but them’s the breaks.

    Slezak will need a Valium.

    This is hilarious. I think I might started power voting for Gokey.

  • MusicLover252

    No. Not Allison! She was the best of the night, then Adam (who I love).
    Gokey was never going anywhere due to one bad note. He has never been B3. I seriously feel it should have been Kris. He just has no star quality and is very boring. He was not good last night and faded into the band.
    Allison would have kicked ass. Of the four, Kris was the weakest.
    What a sad day. This show truly got it wrong.

    No sense watching now but for Adam. I’ll ff through the rest.

    I cannot believe Allison does not get a homecoming. Obviously the women do the obsessive voting. Please change the voting system AI!

  • GeminiDolly

    Adam has to make the finale.. Does America really want a Gokey v Allen finale?? ZzZzZzZzzZz

  • SarahBoBo

    Well now that I can move despite my anger, I am going to write out my list of things to do tonight:

    1. Get on a plane to LA
    2. Find the Idol mansion
    3. Kick Danny in his smug little balls
    4. Steal Adam for safe keeping
    5. Come back home and cry

  • panz

    As soon as they announced Adam safe second, I knew it was over for Allison. Very, very disappointing. At least there’s no more reason to split votes.

    I don’t care who is in the finale with Adam as long as Adam wins. Kris or Danny–makes no difference to me.

  • lovecert

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve not yet read all the comments, anyone have a theory or insight on all the repeated à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“now this is in random orderà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  BS?

    They didn’t want the other “bottom 2″ to garner the bounce back rallying effect?

  • jpfan

    The day the music died for Season 8!

    Aren’t they performing again next week? I think an Adam/Gokey finale could actually be good. And probably more fun than the Davids duel last year. The rest are playing for second.

    don’t question the motives of your fellow posters. cut the smug sarcasm directed at posters as well, please

  • noctem seizure

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny. Allison, Jesse, and about a half dozen women who didn’t even make the Finals would blow him off the stage in a contest whose outcome who wasn’t determined by “crush”-voting.

  • terps

    I’m probably the only one, but to me there is nothing fresh/new about Kris and Danny. With Allison and Adam I see/saw something new and fresh to the music scene. Someone who when I hear on the radio I can say that’s Allison/Adam

  • xoxoyc

    Well I’m disappointed with tonight’s results. 2 out of the last 3 seasons have been dominated by Caucasian male singers and it would be nice to have had a little more variety this year.

    So we get our 3rd Caucasian male winner, and our 5th Caucasian male runner up.

    I predicted Allison would go tonight- she did not have a strong fanbase. Danny and Adam and to a smaller degree Kris had massive fanbases leading into the semi’s.

    The only reason Allison got this far is because Lil tanked. Unfortunately, Danny tanked too late to change the finale: it will be Gokey vs. Adam.

  • lgp

    AGAIN:

    DANNY SUCKS

    ADAM ROCKS….

  • kingfan221

    Congrats Gokey, you made my 8-yr. old daughter cry. She loves Allison. Anybody else see him doing his best Mr. Burns while she was singing? Fingers steepled at his chin with that smug-ass grin. I could almost hear him going “Excellent”.

  • jersey

    Um, I’m not “crush” voting for Kris. I actually like his voice. Sorry.

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    Well if there was any doubt that John Q Sheep reward mediocrity and conformity it was laid to rest tonight courtesy of the continued saga of The Smarm King.

  • lgp

    AND ALLISON ROCKS TOO.

  • idolfan617

    Prediction from me: the finale will be Kris Vs. Gokey.

    I think tonight proved (even though we didn’t get a bottom 3/2) that Kris has a very stable fanbase. Perhaps even the highest amount of text votes. And if Danny wasn’t eliminated after that “yell”, he will never be.

    Danny Vs. Kris.

  • lully

    edit: read my guidelines. stick to the subject. no personal attacks on posters

  • jpfan

    “Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny”

    True. And Danny didn’t really “do” anything to Allison. The American people voted her off. He just stood next to her. Most likely Kris and Allison were the two at the bottom.

    Three cheers for Dialidol. They really called it tonight. Too bad I listened to that other stupid site and put my points on Gokey.

  • anijsch

    Allison will be fine.

    I also think it will work out for her very good.

    She goes out at the top and four seems to be a good spot to leave.

  • primetimemom

    Gokey is a joke. His voice will give out soon due to his lack of training.

  • Chipmunk

    Slezak will need a Valium

    Slezak needs to seriously cool down before he pops a vessel for a reality show

  • adamandeva

    even though the judges are up gokey’s butt, I have a feeling the producers can’t stand him. The random order of safety calling, so putting danny and allison last will get allisons base so fired up to carry adam into the finale. Also they kept cutting back to danny during allisons’ heartwrenching singout, making him look like the villain. well he already is the villain in my mind.

    Troops will rally next week. WE MUST PUT THE GO IN GOKEY.

  • weareallinnocent

    The question now is who needs the votes more Adam or Kris. I personally think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Adam

    Me too. Too many peeps seem to feel that saving Kris will eliminate Danny, when most likely it will eliminate Adam. And then we will have a snoozefest in Danny v. Kris (and I do like Kris, alot.)

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Gokey is a joke. His voice will give out soon due to his lack of training.

    Well, it shoulda been gone by now, huh?

    He was the laughingstock of America last night and today. He laughed at himself. I kinda admire him now.

    Yeah, I’m gonna vote for him next week – two hours straight.

  • New York Avon Lady

    Just got an email from ITUNES, the studio versions are ready !!! YIPPEE !!!

  • Chipmunk

    how would you feel seeing things like this about you or someone you love???

    No one I love sucks like Danny Gokey

  • http://missvsvoice.blogspot.com missvsvoice

    I was so happy for Kris tonight, I actually really did like the majority of the people in the Top 10. I think it would be nice if the judges gave praise to some contestants other than Adam. Allison was a real pro tonight, at the age of 17, she is poised to have an awesome career. I have a blog also, and I hope you all check it out http://missvsvoice.blogspot.com

  • jz

    Hey, I love Kris TYVM.

  • kathrynTX

    Great sing-out, Allison! Wow. I can’t believe we sent her home singing that song and we kept Gokey for that…thing…he did last night. Sigh. Ah well. So it goes. I hope she gets to make a record, even if it takes some time.

    I am thrilled that Kris is still in it. I see him as a real artist/musician/writer and think he has tons of potential to make a living doing this. Adam is my fave though just cause he is crazy talented. He has such control of his voice, knows what he can do and what he can’t or shouldn’t do. I still want to know what he’ll sing next. I know lots of people have commented that he’s not current or contemporary, but I think he COULD be, very. And I know he writes some. I like that. He is so comfortable on stage and that makes me feel comfortable when he’s performing.

    I haven’t liked Danny much from the beginning. I started out kind of liking his VOICE, but I never connected with him as a singer. He bores me, he tries too hard, he speaks/shouts a lot, and he’s been out of tune to my ears WAY more often than the judges have called him on. He doesn’t seem very musical. I feel like he’s inexperienced, doesn’t know what he wants or know what he’s really truly best at. He’s forced. I dunno how else to explain what I don’t like about him. What I have liked was just his voice, even his speaking voice. But not any more.

    So here we go. Three guys in the Top 3 this year. I want Adam to win, but I would be really happy if Kris wins instead. I don’t expect him to, but it would be cool. I just don’t think Danny has had enough truly good musical performances to deserve to win. But YMMV, of course. Just MHO. I will vote for Adam. (But NOT like I voted last year for Mr. Cook! LOL.)

  • panz

    So now Danny’s got his huge fanbase and the Vote for the Worsters blindly voting for him. I imagine that he can go on stage, stand there for a minute or 90 seconds, and then walk off the stage and probably still win this thing. How he performs doesn’t matter at all.

    After voting like a maniac for Allison, all of my votes are now going to Adam.

  • lurksalot

    MMM, no I will vote for only Adam.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Allison will be fine.

    I also think it will work out for her very good.

    Oh yeah. I’m not worried even a little bit. Her voice is just awesome. No way is this the end of the world. And, going out at #4 means good press…and GREAT Idolatry. I’ll bet Slezak’s blew a fuse. Poor guy.

    This has been an entertaining day all around.

  • risalea

    I’m sorry for Allison…Danny should have been the one to leave, but…..

    YAY FOR KRIS ALLEN!!! And I’ll get to see him in LR and Conway on Friday. Life is good, and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. Glad the hometown folks in Conway get the concert…they have been so supportive of him every step of the way, including selling t-shirts to raise money to help his parents get out there for the shows.

    What you see is what you get with Kris….genuinely nice guy. And his wife went to the elementary school where I used to teach. In Arkansas, six degrees of separation shrinks to about two. LOL

  • jumpstart

    Congrats Allison on one of the classiest exits ever. Girl has more talent and personality in her toenails than he who shall not be named has in his entire body. I normally don’t enjoy teen performers but this girl has it going on in spades. I’ll be the first in line to buy her CD.

    And now on to next week. I haven’t power voted this year (not even once) but you can bet your life I’ll vote my fingers to the bone to do whatever I can to send he who shall not be named back to cheeseville … permanently.

  • jpfan

    Don’t worry about an Adam/Kris finale. The producers get to pick a song for each. I’m sure Kris will get Open Arms or a song from a penguin movie.

  • BlankSlate

    Thank you, Alison, for punching Danny during SCHOOL’S OUT.
    I thank you.
    America thanks you.
    The world thanks you.

  • karenw

    The question now is who needs the votes more Adam or Kris. I personally think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Adam

    Me too. Too many peeps seem to feel that saving Kris will eliminate Danny, when most likely it will eliminate Adam. And then we will have a snoozefest in Danny v. Kris (and I do like Kris, alot.)

    Yup, I agree with this .. unfortunately all of this Kradam business is going to see Adam get eliminated next week as they’ll all be back to presuming that Adam’s safely through. *sigh*

  • allisonkrismatt

    Oh, Allison.. HANDS DOWN… the BEST exit ever. She didn’t even look like a contestant. She looked like she was performing at her own concert. I am in love with this girl.

  • steve

    ALLISON – you proved last nite that you are the only one that can hang with adam on stage.Like slash said there are 30 year olds that cant hang with you.
    The show will not be the same for me.

    I say lets make the adam/allison duet the highest selling itune ever.

  • lgp

    idolfan617:

    FIRST WE DON’T KNOW HOW MANY VOTES EACH ONE HAD. I THINK ADAM WAS NUMBER 1 IN VOTES. AND THAN A LOT OF ALLISON’S FANS WILL VOTE FOR ADAM.

    SO, ADAM WILL BE IN THE FINAL…. BE SURE

  • Chipmunk

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    Word!

  • MusicLover252

    edit: don’t tell posters how to vote

  • frogcooke

    “Congrats Gokey, you made my 8-yr. old daughter cry. She loves Allison. Anybody else see him doing his best Mr. Burns while she was singing? Fingers steepled at his chin with that smug-ass grin. I could almost hear him going à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Excellentà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .”

    ROFL ROFL

  • lully

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    Word!

    WORD 2! hehe

  • colette

    YAY! I am away, no where near a TV till now and no VCR, but I’m THRILLED that KRis made it.

    and shut the F up about “humble,” Simon. Maybe America could do with a little humility when coupled with talent.

    sorry for Allison but she’s got a great future before her. Please finish high school (or get your GED right away), so you don’t get rushed. But you’re one gifted kiddo, and I look forward to your music!

    GO KRIS GO KRIS

    I’d be delighted with a “KRADOM” finale….

  • Chipmunk

    So now Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got his huge fanbase and the Vote for the Worsters blindly voting for him. I imagine that he can go on stage, stand there for a minute or 90 seconds, and then walk off the stage and probably still win this thing. How he performs doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter at all.

    Same applies to Kris Allen apparently.

  • terps

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny
    Amen, even he didn’t think he would make it here

  • http://idolthoughts.today.com/ foxydonna

    After watching this show for seven, almost eight seasons, what happened tonight comes as no surprise to me. Danny has the fundy fanbase who have carried him along the entire way. The dead wife connection established the sympathy faction early on and his fans are committed. He could have yodeled and made it through this week (and actually did worse than yodel).

    Kris is the cute guy who gets the tweeny votes and Allison was ultimately outrocked by Adam. There’s only just so many rocker votes out there and he got ‘em.

    What’s comforting to me is that I think Danny and Kris will have a much shorter shelf-life – they’ll get their post-Idol albums, of course, and people will buy them, but they’ll both fade away soon enough. Allison is the real deal. She will be around long after their CDs are in the dollar bin.

    Just look at the track records of the undeserved finalists who ended up in the top 3 or finals – McPhee, Blake, Jasmine, Diana DeGarmo, Vonzell, Syesha – the list goes on and on. They really didn’t deserve to be in that position, and their post-Idol albums flopped. They are the forgotten ones!

    Allison will be this year’s Elliott – solid debut, good sales, and an enduring career. I’m going to miss her and would have loved to see an Adam/Allison final, but she’ll be the second biggest star to come out of this season, I’d bet on it.

    It’s cool that Daughtry was on the week Allison was eliminated. She may not sell his numbers, but she’ll be one we’ll remember from season 8.

  • CCAdamFan

    What can we Adam/Kris fans do to make Danny go out at 3rd? Should we alternate votes next week? Half Adam, half Kris votes? I think Adam would steamroll over Gokey in the finals, so I don’t wanna chance him leaving by not voting for him enough. How to strike that balance of just enough Adam/Kris votes to edge out Danny? If anyone figures it out, let us know!

    Edit: OK, I see from comments that it is probably best to just vote your heart.

  • Menzel

    If Gokey goes next week I’d lay bets all of his voters (who continue to vote) go to Kris, especially the ones who read the hate online. I don’t see Adam picking up any from the Gokey camp.

    That may be one very formidable fanbase.

  • clearone

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    Huh? At least Kris his a winning personality unlike Danny.

  • jz

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    FALSE STATEMENT.
    Kris is a much better contestant than Danny based on the greatest statistic-compiling megamachine we have in Idolland.

    And it’s Kris.

  • Jx223

    Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fanbase is formidable, apparently. Hehe. I love this.

    Allison will be fine. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m more than convinced she was splitting votes with Adam, now. His bottom two appearance last week meant that she got deserted. Plus, once Adam was shown in the green on DI last night, lots of his fans started voting for Kris. That, I believe, catapulted him over Allison.

    Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the name of the game. Fanbases are faithful. This is hardly Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fault. It sucks, but themà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the breaks.

    I agree Gwen. Danny’s fans are some fierce voting warriors. I’m not mad at them, and I am not mad at him either.

    I think that Allison just didn’t have the fanbase to get her to another week. She was splitting votes with Adam, and once Adam, and Kris as well. And since Adam hit the bottom two last week, that scared his fans, and most of them decided not to split votes anymore.

    Some people thought that Allison was safe last night after she sung with Adam, and decided to vote more for Kris, because they felt he really got thrown under the bus last night. Allison ended up being eliminated as a result of these things.

    I think that Allison will end up being okay.

  • Madcap Jester

    I honestly don’t care who wins AS LONG AS IT’S NOT DANNY. So yeah, all of my votes will be going to Kris. Or possibly I’ll just spend two hours dialing an imaginary number for Allison in hopes that the producers WILL MAGICALLY BRING HER BACK.

  • terps

    Danny=Taylor 2.0. We might of witnessed the power of the new soul patrol tonight

  • elisa3da

    Darn, Iraheta …
    Bye kradamlison for final 3 … sighhhh …
    Slezak will be writing 100 of pages ….

  • Lexus

    It’s pretty bad when the amateur Idols outshine the professional acts. I thought Gwen and Daughtry were pretty bad. I usually love Gwen, but not tonight. Oy!

    So happy Kris was safe. I loved his reaction. He thought he was going….and apparently so did his wife. So sad and pissed about Allison. When Kris was told he was safe, I thought for sure it would be Gokey leaving. Why oh why did it have to be Allison?! I was so looking forward to seeing her and Adam in the finale. Well..at least she left on a high. She’s pretty amazing. I always forget she’s so young.

  • CRB

    Sausagepalooza top three. Allison was on the bottom of Dial Idol and it starts to get pretty accurate this time of year, so I guess this isn’t much of a shocker. I actually thought Kris would go though.

  • Pixie Baker

    I am sooooo IMPRESSED with Allison!!! Here she is the ONLY girl….only 17…. and she was upbeat….positive…. and sang her ass off! What composure for a young girl. Most 17 year olds would be on the floor wailing! I think Adam and Kris and Allison are so mature and grounded…..I loved how Adam was so attentive and positive with Allison….I am sure they must have discussed just what would happen if they lost tonight. I think she is *gonna* go real far with her music…..I am so impressed with her!
    Does anyone else see a problem having two *worship*leaders in the finals? I wonder if that could be a positive for Adam. Next week could turn off many people if they go heavy on the *church* thing. Frankly, I want a Kris/Adam final with Adam taking it all. I am so having my doubts that this is going to happen since Danny can completely suck and get no penalty…….arg! *sighing* Pix

  • MusicLover252

    I’ll be voting for Adam next week for 2 hours. Adam FTW!

  • shell29

    Nothing would have pleased me more than a shock boot of Danny and Adam before the finale (yes, Adam), but I have to admit to chuckling at seeing the hopes and dreams for a Gokey shock boot being denied yet again on results night. :laugh_tb: The only downside is that it came at Allison’s expense. :sad_tb: Now that was a singout! Go girl, your future is bright!

  • soccerboi

    If Gokey goes next week Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d lay bets all of his voters (who continue to vote) go to Kris, especially the ones who read the hate online. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see Adam picking up any from the Gokey camp.

    That may be one very formidable fanbase.

    This idea that fanbases vote for another Idol after theirs is voted off is way off base. If your favorite goes you just dont vote…they dont usually transfer their vote…just doesnt really happen.

  • skylight1219

    You know, Taylor may not have had the sales numbers for his CD, but, he is making money and has a career. He’s happy, and I think that’s all that matters. Success means different things to different people.

    Watching Chris tonight made me wonder what’s so special about him that he sold 5 million CD’s? All of his songs sound the same and he’s boring on stage. I’m not sure what kind of a career Allison will have, but, all of them have some shelf life post-Idol.

    I also think that Matt’s votes went to Kris.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    Please donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t split votes. If you want Kris, vote Kris, but if you are an Adam fan, please vote Adam or we will end up with Kris/Gokey.
    Adam FTW !

    I firmly believe if people split votes and voted for the best performances that Allison would still be on the show.

    I may not vote at all if I keep seeing this. Really. Sigh.

  • nad

    First Anoop didnt make the top 5 and now Allison did not make the top 2….I am done….this top 3 bores me b/c now Adam will run away with it. I hope America is happy.

  • karenw

    Thank you, Alison, for punching Danny during SCHOOLà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢S OUT.
    I thank you.
    America thanks you.
    The world thanks you.

    I also loved the bit where they were on the stairs on the left (where the punch took place) and Danny was at the upper level trying to mug for the camera and both Alison and Adam moved their heads together and totally blocked Gokey out of vision and he was desperately trying to stretch up above them to be seen …lol

  • kiwifan

    Allison was my pick to go tonight. Not surprised, as by the time we get to this part of the competition it’s more a popularity competion than a singing one. Allison never seemed to fully connect with the America. don’t know why, but there it is. Too many trips to the bottom 3 evidenced this through the competion.

    It’s easy to hate on Danny, but imo Kris is as much a recipient of her unpopularity as Danny. Kris is a nice guy, but to me he’s Mr Mediocrity and it’s his “sexy face” in a year with no eyecandy that has kept him in the competition.

    When I heard there was 64m votes, I thought Danny may get rolled, but his fanbase seems pretty formiddable. If he didn’t get the boot after last night, he must be feeling bullett-proof. The only way is up for him next week……when I’m sure he’ll have the pimp spot, with Kris going 1st. Interesting to see what they all pick as the.ir personal song choices

  • adamlover

    remember what happened when adam fans got complacent and didnt vote or split their votes, he ended up in the bottom three. if danny wasnt eliminated tonight, which i knew he wouldnt, he will never be. his fan base is tremendous. i know that i would never watch a danny/kris finale..but an adam/kris finale would be good. adam fans have to do what they did this week because otherwise danny’s fanbase will take over.

  • leome

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    I think Danny is more of a threat, and that could be the reason. I agree with you. And last night Kris was so out of his element and just showed how limited he is. He’s one of the weakest contestants on top 3… but then again, I think this top 3 really isn’t exciting at all.

    See you soon Allison, I’m sure.

  • lgp

    I LOVED ADAM STUDIO RECORDING OF WHOLE LOTTA LOVE;.

    HE KILLED AGAIN. OMG. ADAM ….

  • kresslia

    Sad about Allison. Cried for her. :/

    About Adam, I just pray to god that people don’t forget last week’s bottom 2. He might not make the finale, guys.

  • LoveU

    I like Adam more, but I will be powervoting for Kris on the hopes that he will make it into the finale over Danny. KRADAM FINALE FOR THE WIN!

    This will backfire on you and then you will end up with Danny and Kris, and not Adam.

    Adam deserves that finale, and vote splitting will not help him.

  • lovecert

    What can we Adam/Kris fans do to make Danny go out at 3rd? Should we alternate votes next week? Half Adam, half Kris votes?

    Doesn’t that cancel each other out if every Adam and Kris fan does that? You could have spent the time that was used to vote for the other contestant, for your first choice contestant.

    Just vote for your favorite. You need to recruit more people and also convince the casual voters.

  • praepos

    “American Idol is dead. If there was any justice, Allison would have made F2. She had far and away the second best performance not only last week but also this season overall, and on the season she wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that far behind Adam over the whole run. Fucking à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“cute-guy/perormance-irrelevant-votersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . They should just make AI an all-male competition from now on and be done with it.”

    The producers and the judges were responsible for the backlash that rescued Kris. It was obvious they wanted him gone. It’s always a plus when the public tells them where to go with the relentless pimpage and unfairness. But it cost Allison who lacked Danny’s strong fanbase.

    She was magnificent tonight–confident, poignant, full of sass and fire. Best sing-out in Idol history. Her voice was never better–and she provided the only real “moment” for the entire season. She also had more personality than all the guys put together–including Adam. She will be missed.

  • Jocelin

    I loved Allison the entire season, and I would have given her the edge last night. I do think the judges chipped away and didn’t quite give her the credit she deserved. But I’m not shocked. The judges’ comments were not glowing. They even gave some credit to her stellar performance in the duet to Adam (just another example of not giving her her just deserves), and she did spend some weeks in the bottom two or three.

    I certainly don’t hate Gokey because he has a stronger fan base. Yeah, he sucked last night, but the fan base is like any other (same as Kris’ fans or Adam’s fans), they were probably worried and voted because of the goodwill built over the season. If anything, he was compared unfavorably to Allison with the duet. I’m not going to hate on him when there isn’t a logical connection.

    I’m disappointed but not angry. It’s just a tv show, y’know.

  • http://myspace.com/pm68 Pam

    I think I will be doing something next week that I swore I wouldn’t do this season and that is vote! lol All of my votes will go to Adam.

  • adamlover

    i agree. i wish i knew how to powervote…but all my votes will go to adam!!

  • LoveU

    I have this huge fear that everyone who wants to see Gokey eliminated so bad and plans on voting like crazy for Kris will wind up seeing an Adam exit and a Danny/Kris finale.

    Absolutely.

  • anna in vegas

    “If Gokey goes next week Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d lay bets all of his voters (who continue to vote) go to Kris, especially the ones who read the hate online. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see Adam picking up any from the Gokey camp.”

    Much to the dismay of many, I have been voting forever for Adam and will continue. If for some “Idol” reason he was voted off, I wouldn’t continue to vote! That’s just lame, voting for the sake of voting. JMO

  • JohnM

    After nearly an hour, I can finally move enough to type, but I have no words. Un-effing-believable. I guess this shows why it’s called a “reality” show and not a “talent” show.

    Now begins the wait for the inevitable record deal for The Great Red Hope.

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    Adam is gonna be fine with or without the win. And while I agree I think Taylor is happy with his post Idol life, I would bet my entire families life savings 19 and Idol are NOT. With that in mind, I have to say a Danny win would make me laugh my ass off.

  • NOLA

    Even if Allison would have made it through tonight, I feel she would have gone next week. I don’t think TPTB would have “allowed” an all-rock finale and a one-genre finish. They would have lost lots of viewers and it’s all about viewership.

  • ebkcookie

    Per the questions about a fan base – I picture Danny’s fan base as a network of devoted fans in basements and vestibules across America and like a boiler room they dial and text; dial and text; dial and text, etc. His talent is lacking and I don’t know what TPTB or the people voting for him see or hear. His ability to generate a return on investment for Idol seems limited so what is the deal? In the end it is about the money for them and not always the talent. Allison is great and I think she was underrated. I have to agree that it will most likely be a Gokey-Lambert finish unless fan bases from voted off contestants band together and vote Kris & Adam.

  • uh oh

    I cry foul to Gokey saying he didn’t know he hit a bad note because he couldn’t hear himself. He couldn’t hit the note in rehearsal with Slash or right before the show when they were trying to get a snippet for the end segment. Clueless, and should not be in the top 3.

  • star

    Yikes, I don’t like seeing so many people saying they love Adam but they’re giving all their votes to Kris! Adam needs votes too, y’all!!!!!! Spread the love around!

  • panz

    People are thinking too much. If you like Adam, vote for him. Same for the other two.

    Voting against someone by voting for your second favorite just doesn’t make sense. You might be surprised to see your favorite knocked out.

  • SpenserJ

    I’m going to wait until I watch the show next week to see who I want to vote for, or if I even do. I’m guessing that’s what about 20 million other people will do too.

  • http://www.amirhazwan87.blogspot.com amiroamor

    Why are people relieved for Chris? He sucks as bad as Danny

    I’m relieved for Kris, at least he’s not as smugshitface as Danny. And he’s a better musician. And he did not scream.

  • terps

    Adam is gonna be fine with or without the win

    Yeah but the final will be un-watchable if Adam isn’t in the final

  • Hoppy

    Well, honestly, no matter what the result next week is… This is not going to be one of the more exciting finales, IMO.

    You either get Adam vs. Gokey, which will be a lot of amazing singing versus a lot of “crap-out-of-his-league-should-be-doing-karaoke”-Gokey singing. Or we get Kris vs. Adam, which – as much as I love Kris – will be no competition. Or worst case scenario, Kris vs. Gokey. In which neither of the season’s two best end up in the finale (No Allison, No Adam).

    The up side is though I haven’t been home on most performances nights to vote all season long, I will be at home on finale night and if it’s Adam vs. Gokey, I will vote Adam until my fingers bleed. If it’s Kris vs. Gokey, then Kris will get all my votes.

  • dante

    As usual, Danny looked smug and even though he made fun of himself for the bad ending, he certainly didn’t act like he though he might go home.

    I totally think he will win it all – huge huge fanbase.

    Sad for Allison.

    Happy for Kris.

    Adam may be the next to go home. Hope not.

    eta: I got 0 points tonight lol

  • Grammie Kari

    Major disappointment on Allison going home. She really has the talent to succeed, but I wanted her to be in the TOP 3.

    Well, it looks like it just may be an Adam/Danny finale. If Kris goes home next week, much of his fan base will switch to Danny. TPTB brought this on themselves right from the beginning. Danny might just win this thing.

    I didn’t want to see any portion of Danny’s face. I am wondering if Adam was misty-eyed and the cameras didn’t want that to be shown?

  • Chipmunk

    Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s easy to hate on Danny, but imo Kris is as much a recipient of her unpopularity as Danny. Kris is a nice guy, but to me heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Mr Mediocrity and ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s his à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“sexy faceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in a year with no eyecandy that has kept him in the competition.

    Exactly!!! I cant hate on Danny for Allison’s exit when Kris Allen who equally sucked last night is still in the competion as well,..its a tv show, so shit happens, oh well…..

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    I’m happy for Kris, saddened for Allison. Well, I sort of blogged the results show but it’s really a shout out to say that we should definitely put the go in Gokey.

    And to do that, all Adam fans and all Kris fans HAVE to pull together and do a voting marathon that will throw Gokey under the bus. It’s the only way I see Gokey being ousted.

    Voting too much for Adam gets Kris out. Voting too much for Kris gets Adam out. Voting for Kris only or Adam only MAY work but only if the KRADAM fanbase is divided equally and votes non-stop for the two.

    It’s so sad that we didn’t get Slezak’s Group 2 Final Three. I would have wanted that so much. :(

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Again with the voting talk.

    I don’t want these threads filled with fans telling other posters how to vote or begging for votes. Keep the talk focused on the episode, please.

  • http://theconservativejournal.wordpress.com TheConservativeJournal

    I was so sure that Danny or Kris would leave after last night that I hadn’t even been worried about tonight’s elimination. Allison did not deserve in any way to get voted off tonight, but I know she will be fine in the long run.

    What pisses me off more even than Allison leaving is the fact that Gokey is still there. His smug little smirk during Allison’s performance made me cringe. I don’t understand where his fans are because there certainly aren’t many on this site, or anywhere else for that matter.

    Good luck Allison and Danny, you suck.

    Rick

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    I agree Terps and for all the dick yanking the producers have pulled this season, they have earned it.

  • ShariG

    Here is what Kris Allen has:

    Musicianship – he plays guitar and keyboards and is great at both
    Voice – a beautiful voice that has a unique quality that many people prefer to simply loud and obnoxious (thinking of you, Danny)
    Humility – a good thing. Why would he think he had a chance of making it through tonight given all of the strikes against him last night including judges unwarranted criticism, middle spot, duet with Go Go Gokey, and singing back to back songs on a night meant for Adam and Allison
    Looks – he has a sweet, sweet smile and is ridiculously cute
    Artistry – he does put hs signature stamp on everything he sings and makes ithis own even when he is stuck in 70s hard rock night.
    Fans – of all ages who are loyal and who love the guy

    I still say Adam will win the competition, but i would love to see it be a Kris/Adam finale. For now, I am thrilled he gets to have the homecoming week.

    Based on last night, I honestly thought the order of brilliance was Adam, Kris, Allison and way beneath the other three Danny. Danny does not have any of Kris’s charisma nor does he have his connection with the music he sings.

    Everyone should and will vote for their favorite next week. That is all we can really do. Just vote and vote for the entire two hours. I hope that Allison fans step up for Kris, but there is no conceivable way that any one should win the entire competition this week other than Adam. JMHO I was hoping for an Kris, Allison, Adam top three. They have been my favorite three all season. My personal favorite is Kris, but Adam is exciting and different and brings something new to AI. I probably won’t buy his CDs because he just isn’t my style, but i can sure understand why he has such a huge fan base. Not so much Danny.

  • wand3rful

    And I still dont get who is voting for Dorkey. Every online poll i have seen (tv guide, ew, aol, msn, usatoday, etc), shows him trailing adam and kris by a wide margin. yet, he has never been in the bottom 3 (prior to tonite? sorry im on the west coast , so not sure if ryan ever said bottom 2). And on top of the polls, journalists for billboard, rollingstone mag, ew.com, msn, usatoday, etc, all rave about kris and adam, but barely muster a good note about danny. Again, who is voting for him and why??? i dont recall seeing a contestant so widely bashed , yet in full contention for the title with full support fo the judges and producers. What am I missing??

  • reeboks1

    at least now i can devote wednesday’s to Lost and tuesday’s to anythign other than watching gokey. i’m not interested in voting for everyone else.

    i think allison will be fine. in fact i think she will be more successful than kris and especially jokey the gokefart. probably on par with adam. the girl is going to make bank.

    going out 4th is nothing to be ashamed of. ii just wish the judges loved that performance as much as i did. i haven’t downloaded an idol track EVER and i am just counting down until cry baby is available. i ADORED her version.

  • maracaibo

    Yes. From what I read on boards and being a Matt fan myself, a lot of people were voting for Kris now that Matty was gone.
    But I am happy. Kris deserves to be in the finale.

    What I am sad about, is that it had to be at the expense of Allison.
    I really hope Danny crashes and burns next week. Is his time to go. But if he nails his two songs, it will be hard to say who will go home.
    Adam is in the finale and he will win. He just has to.

  • terps

    To me Danny and Kris our this years Blake. All the popularity in the world to carry them to the final but after the show there carrers will fall flat on the floor

  • unidentified

    I hated to see Allison go, should of been Gokey or even Kris. I hope she does well after this, she is fantastic.

    Churches must put “VOTE FOR DANNY GOKEY” in the church bulletins every week or something.

    Well Adam, blow them out of the water kid.

  • idolrofan

    edit: NO VOTE LECTURES. Stick to discussing the episode

  • SpenserJ

    To me Danny and Kris our this years Blake. All the popularity in the world to carry them to the final but after the show there carrers will fall flat on the floor

    Well, Blake did make the world’s shittiest cd. So, he really excelled in the falling flat department.

  • http://www.amirhazwan87.blogspot.com amiroamor

    Here is what Kris Allen has:

    THIS, PEOPLE!

    Thanks ShariG!

  • aek

    This idea that fanbases vote for another Idol after theirs is voted off is way off base. If your favorite goes you just dont voteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦they dont usually transfer their voteà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦just doesnt really happen.

    I don’t think this is true. Season 5 my sister voted for Elliot like a madwoman. When he was out, all of her votes went to Taylor. She texted the entire allotted hours.

    Also, I remember that year, there was a fellow teacher at her school who voted for Pickler religiously. When the Pickle left, she discussed who to vote for with my sister, and decided on Elliot.

    I think many people who vote alot, like to feel like they are having some kind of influence on the outcome. Many people do have 2nd favorites, 3rd favorites, and so on.

  • Chipmunk

    Or worst case scenario, Kris vs. Gokey. In which neither of the seasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s two best end up in the finale

    That would just suck bad!!!!!! A snoozefest all around. 3 lullabies from the snoozer Kris and 3 growl fests from the douchie!

    Nah..I’ll pass :laugh_tb:

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Churches must put à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“VOTE FOR DANNY GOKEYà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  in the church bulletins every week or something.

    Yeah, that must be it. As a matter of fact, I might do that Sunday. It’s Mother’s Day, after all.

    Danny’s iTunes is good. Hell Scream has to be the best thing that ever happened to that boy. Hehe.

  • clearone

    edit: NO VOTE LECTURES. Stick to discussing the EPISODE.

  • LoveU

    1) WTF is up with only 2 songs next week? That is stupid and disappointing. Cut the judges, not the songs.

    2) Hardly anyone is remembering that Allison TALKED BACK last night, and KEPT talking back. That NEVER goes over well.

    3) Please don’t vote split next week. It will not work.

  • rbidol

    edit: DO NOT BAIT OR CALL OUT YOUR FELLOW POSTERS. STICK TO THE TOPIC OR YOU WILL END UP IN MODERATION

    Anyway, let’s get one thing straight: Kris would be nowhere near where he is today if it were not for his TALENT. It is easy to list a bunch of breakout performances from Kris–and at least a couple of them will be remember for a long time. Ain’t No Sunshine. She Works Hard for the Money. Falling Slowly. To Make You Feel My Love. Were these songs popular because of his looks?

    I think it is an outstanding thing for Idol that a person with real musical skill is able to rise to the top from out of nowhere. His voice is absolutely PERFECT for the kind of music he does…just as Adam’s voice is PERFECT for his music. I, for one, am so glad Idol is finally about more than finding belters, since the rest of the world has moved on from that. It is about finding all-around artists.

    Kris has received the worst treatment of any contestant week in and week out. His Top 3 spot is a miracle given the circumstances. No backstory. No pimping. Amazing.

  • padacu

    I almost cried when they announced that Allison had the least votes and was going home. She has a great voice….much, much, much better than Danny and definitely 200% better than Kris! Kris should have been gone long, long ago, but espcially tonight! I’m sure Allison will have a singing career in her path, and we will be hearing her songs on the radio.

    Kris is not an American Idol, maybe singing at home/friends/Church/school, but not making records! Come on America….give this to someone with talent. This is not a popularity contest! Just like the shocker when Daughtery was voted off, and we knew he was the best, but it paid off for him. Look at him now! He has sold over 5 million records! Then when America voted for, omg…what is his name (???) with the gray hair….anyway, he can’t sing! You never hear about him, and his record sells, well, that speaks for itself!

    Danny has a better voice that Kris, but Adam is by far the best talent. Even if Adam does not win, he will go far, just as Daughtery has! The finals should have been between Adam and Allison. It’s like Simon has said, Idol will always have a winner, not necessarily talent!

    Well, with it down to 3 now, I am expecting Kris to go home next, hopefully….still wish he would have been sent home tonight. In fact, he should have gone BEFORE Anoop! Anoop has a very good singing voice! I’m guessing America just did not warm up to his looks, which is sad they would judge him that way.

    What eerks me is how America picks an America Idol these days, and does not take seriously exactly what that means. Then again, if I open my eyes, it makes some sense how they do vote and make decisions……look at the state of the world these days and the direction it is heading!

    Anyway, I sure do hope a record lable grabs Allison, works with her and makes her dreams come true. Next, I am pulling for Adam to win American Idol because he is TALENTED and does have the BEST VOICE! No one can sing as he does and do it as consistently as he does!

    Go Adam!

  • terps

    Well the I tunes chart is shaping up to be right with Adam and Kris being the top 2

  • SpenserJ

    I think many people who vote alot, like to feel like they are having some kind of influence on the outcome. Many people do have 2nd favorites, 3rd favorites, and so on.

    Many people just vote for the fun of it. Lots of them just like the crazy, competitive aspect of the show. Those casual voters outnumber the power-voters who have an established allegiance to their favorite. You can’t beat the silent masses. No voting plan that you could ever come up with online would ever be enough to defeat the swing voters. It’s tough to plan when you can’t anticipate what the majority will do.

  • Natasha

    I’m happy and sad at the same time. I felt that if it was based on talent it should be an Adam/Allison finale. I don’t think Kris or Danny should have advanced ahead of her but that’s just my opinion. It’s probably because my style of music is rock.

    My feeling is that Danny is a lock for the finals. Too many of Adam’s fans split their votes between Adam and Kris and those votes just cancel each other out. Danny’s voters do NOT split votes.

  • shell29

    And I still dont get who is voting for Dorkey.

    His fans are voting for him. Just like Adam fans voted to keep him in, and Kris fans voted to keep him in. Yep, there are people out there who actually like Danny Gokey, like his voice, don’t think he’s the biggest douche on the planet and vote accordingly.

  • cmac

    If Danny gets through next week I am never watching this show again. But I don’t have high hopes because if that performance didn’t send him home who knows what will. With people voting for Kris next week trying to get rid of Danny I am worried that Adam will be neglected…Please vote for Kris AND Adam!!!! And the worst part is that we have to listen to 2 more Gokey performances next week and see that annoying smug face again!!!!!!

  • terps

    Anyway, letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s get one thing straight: Kris would be nowhere near where he is today if it were not for his TALENT

    He has talent but people who left before him had more of it. To me it’s a toss up between Danny and him on who is this year’s Syesha and over staying their welcome

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    jokey the gokefart.

    Can I steal this? I haven’t seen it before, but I heart it.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Hello? Are some of you mistaking my blog for Idol Forums or the Scary boards? If you are used to posting in those places, I have VERY different rules here.

    READ MY GUIDELINES AND FOLLOW THEM PLEASE:

    http://mjsbigblog.com/?page_id=1172

    1. Stick to the Topic.
    2. If you don’t like reading criticism of your favorite, stop reading
    3. NO FINGER WAGGING OR LECTURES. Everyone here is entitled to an opinion without a pile on
    4. No personal attacks on other posters
    5. NO baiting. NO bickering.

    If you can’t follow my guidelines, you will end up in moderation.

  • Valentin432

    This sucks majorly, I should have stayed a 100% Adam fan, supporting underdogs always ends on a sad note.

    The only thing I care now is to see Adam blow the other two out of the water.
    I really hope for an Adam-Danny finale, just to see Danny exposed badly in front of 50 million people.

  • dante

    I am first an Adam fan but I vote for Kris and Allison too and I voted for Anoop.

    Danny sucks but sadly many of my coworkers love him – don’t know if they vote though.

    I still think Danny will win the whole thing. TPTB want him to win so they can have him.

    Adam, Kris and Allison should all be fine with their talent.

  • http://idolthoughts.today.com/ foxydonna

    Adam will blow the competition away in the finals, whether it be Kris or Danny. It will be ugly as sin. Allison would have made it at least interesting. As far as I’m concerned, the season is over. Adam is the winner, no matter what the outcome. Everyone else will be a post script.

  • weareallinnocent

    Anywho, I threw quite a few votes to LavaGirl this week, fwiw, cuz I thought she really rocked it and I’ve enjoyed her work. Most of my time went for Adam, cuz I thought he was the best and I always enjoy his work. Note, I didn’t say that I voted to kick Danny off, cuz he sux, as much as I wanted to. Couldn’t find the anti-Danny number to dial and I swear I looked EVERYWHERE!

  • wjmtv

    4got
    May 6th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
    Kris really needs to go, Danny is a better singer. But thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what happens when youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re good looking and women vote.

    Allison will have a great career.

    First of all, I can’t agree more that Allison is only at the beginning of something big. You don’t have that much talent at her age, only to watch it go to waste.

    But…

    I couldn’t care less if Kris looked like the back end of a bus. When it comes to sheer musicianship, I think he’s even got Adam beat (and Adam’s my #1). Just because a person isn’t constantly dialed to 11, doesn’t mean he isn’t a good singer. Kris has consistently impressed me, in part because he’s so quiet about it. He doesn’t brag, he doesn’t swagger. He just goes out there week after week and proves that he knows exactly what the fuck he’s doing. And that has nothing to do with whether or not he makes anyone’s heart go pitty-pat.

    Now that my sweet little girl is gone, I’m totally praying for a Kradam finale. Where are my votives???

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    In light of all this, I do want a Kris-Adam finale. Any finale scenario with Gokey is just boring. I mean, are we going to have another Taylor Hicks?

    But seriously, Danny stayed in the expense of Allison. I still don’t get what’s pushing his fanbase so much. I don’t know but I hope it stagnates soon. And what I’m wondering is, if Gokey leaves, where do Gokey’s votes go to. If Adam leaves, his votes go to Kris. If Kris leaves, his votes go to Adam.

    Anyway, I’m just so glad that Allison left with class. It’s better leaving on a night where you did well like Matt, Anoop, Alexis and to some extent Lil.

  • idolrofan

    Kris has received the worst treatment of any contestant week in and week out. His Top 3 spot is a miracle given the circumstances. No backstory. No pimping. Amazing.

    Eh, it’s not that amazing. He’s really been the only heart throb left in the competition. And his musical style goes with his heart throb image (not that he’s trying, I think he’s a good guy, but that’s just his musical style).

    Adam FTW!

  • wand3rful

    i think kris is more like Elliott and Castro, rather than blake. he is the one contestant (along with allison and anoop) that has never gotten the proper praise from the judges. plus his itune sales should speak volumes for his marketability. he has a beautiful, pure voice and a great style to his phrasing…i can see him doing great after idol. as much as i can give blake props for being original, the kid never really had a good singing voice, it was his mixing/rapping/etc that got him to the finale.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    KEEP YOUR VOTING TALK STRATEGY ON YOUR FAN BOARDS PLEASE. I’m deleting and editing any more talk about when and how to vote.

  • adamisthemanfan

    um where is the actual video? LOL

  • elephant1212

    HOLY CRAP ADAM’S STUDIO VERSION!!!!!!!! HOLY AWESOMENESS!!!

  • maturin

    Just on principle, I do the opposite of whatever folks say in bold or CAPS.

  • Trina

    Danny may have sucked last night but I don’t get why all the blame is being put on him for Allison leaving. You know who I blame? Simon. For trashing Kris so badly it sent his fans into a powervoting rage. You would think by now he would grasp that when he takes the insults too far it can have bad consequences. And he’s STILL going at it. He was just on Fox news with Randy saying someone had to go and pretty much shrugging off Allison because all he cared about last night was Adam. I hope he keeps it up every week and the backlash ends up smacking him in the face when Danny wins :laugh_tb:

  • caringgirl

    Ok, my favorites where allison, kris and adam. Im from where Kris is from and he is just a class act all the way around. I really thought allison was the better singer out of her and kris. I cant stand danny gokey, and I think he should have went home tonight. Next week, when simon and all the other judges send the bus to roll over kris again, and he goes home like I think he will…all my votes go to adam. Hes extremely talented and deserves to win over gokey.

    Nobody comes close to david cook though, imo.

  • little D

    Did you see how pissed Simon was at the end? And how unhappy Kris seemed to be? The most peppy, upbeat person on that stage was Allison. I think Kris believed he should have been the one sent home.

    No way did Kris think he should have been going home. He was so happy after all the negative comments he got he is just happy. He teared up when they told him !!! So happy for you Kris !!! WTG !!! Cant wait to see you this weekend !!! I can hardly wait to see you pour it on next week !!! Kris for the finale !!!! Kris for the win !!!

  • Allen

    Very, very sad.

    But at least she left in style, her sing out was simply the best performance, by anyone, of the season. She sang the living hell out of that song.

    And I think Ryan is right, we will be hearing her on the radio. I know it is hard sometimes even for the winners and runner ups these days to do well but she is just too good of a singer in a style too popular right now to not get something out of this.

    Pink/Allison duet on the finale show please.

  • gingerly

    I like all of them except Danny. I knew he wasn’t going anywhere. His fanbase is just too big. My greatest hope now is that the backlash sends Danny home next week without all the TV show pimpage ousted contestants usually get. That would be poetic justice.

    I’m still not voting but may have to start next week. When I do vote (and it will be against Danny and not for anybody because he’s the only one who has made me care enough this season to vote) it will be two fisted texting for the duration.

    I don’t like the results but knew there was no way that both Kris and Allison would be staying. Now’s when it starts to get interesting for me.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    My apologies, maturin…

  • http://www.equinoxrpg.com dreamr

    I’m not voting for Kris just to push Danny out. I’m voting for Kris next week because he was my second favorite…to ALLISON. So now that she’s gone, all the votes I was giving to Allison will shift to Kris instead.

    But about the episode, I’m still majorly bummed about Allison being elim’ed…but I was expecting it. Hoping it wouldn’t happen, but it did. :(

    Now I’m waiting for her album. She better get signed or I’m not going to be happy. She is super talented.

    Miss you already, Allison!! :(

  • little D

    Kris Can write , arrange music, play instruments, sing !!! The total package !!! So Proud of Kris and Happy for him !!!! Allison should have stayed and Danny should have went home !!! Adam and Kris in the finale !!!!

  • reeboks1

    i still think kris is as boring as log.

  • koolgurl

    I hope he keeps it up every week and the backlash ends up smacking him in the face when Danny wins.

    I’ve said it before and will say it again — people do not have any idea how large a fanbase Danny has.

  • Lu

    Pink/Allison duet on the finale show please.

    Wow…. that would be all kinds of awesome!

  • twinkle

    I’m guessing since Go(off)Key read/listened to all the negative feedback about that failure of a glory note, he may have also read a few things about his lack of humility and smug attitude so he threw in a little humor and self deprecation to cover his rear. nothing feels genuine about him. nothing.

    alli-cat you will be missed… i think most of all by your big bro Adam. did i notice a tear running down the Glambert’s face? i love them. so so much.

    Kris, you are a doll and i really do think you contribute something to this show. im a HUGE mraz fan so your tunes fit nice and snug into my choice of music. i hope you make it to the finale, but you are not my horse in this race.

    im new here, and i know im one little voice among all my fellow Glamberts or Lambs or whatever you want to call us (which one do you think covers the 26 year old nerdy grad student demographic, cause sign me up for that one :) but lord have mercy how i have worked up a nice Adam obsession. if my dissertation doesn’t get finished because of you, that will be ok. spending the time learning about you and your awesome journey and all that you stand for makes me all warm and smooshy inside.

    in contrast to so many artists today that amaze us with their talent and creativity and then disappoint us with their lack of humilty, grace and social responsibility (i’m looking at you Kanye), there is no cognitive dissonance with Adam. I can love him, rock out with him, and be PROUD of supporting him because he is so clearly a good person and so genuinely happy to be up there making us love him and rock with him. i want an american idol that entertains but that i know truly understands, appreciates and OWNS the gift that they have. plus he just effin rocks. i mean seriously.

    twinkle, out.

    (MJ, i’m sending my advisor your way when he doesn’t get any progress outta me this week :smile_wp: , but in all seriousness… THANK YOU for all your work on this blog. at least it makes my time wasting more efficient!)

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Um, straining much, Chris Daughtry? Great song, though.

  • terps

    Pink/Allison duet on the finale show please

    Pink is on tour I believe, so is Beyonce. So if Idol wants a big name female for the finale they might have to settle for Brit

  • mistymtnhop

    FALSE STATEMENT.
    Kris is a much better contestant than Danny based on the greatest statistic-compiling megamachine we have in Idolland.

    Opinions are not true or false statements. Ultimately, the votes tell the tale.

  • webster

    Hate to see Allison go, but at this point, I had a 75% chance of being disappointed. Sounds bad, but it just means that this was a strong top 4. I haven’t watched a final in a long time. Any chance of an Allison solo or duet in the final?

  • solitaire

    Allison sang the shit out of that song tonight. You go lava girl.

    Best sing out. ever.

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    i think kris is more like Elliott and Castro, rather than blake. he is the one contestant (along with allison and anoop) that has never gotten the proper praise from the judges. plus his itune sales should speak volumes for his marketability. he has a beautiful, pure voice and a great style to his phrasingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦i can see him doing great after idol.

    I have to agree. Kris has the smallest voice but not the weakest. He isn’t a belter but his phrasing, his connection to the song and how he conveys it and his arrangements is what makes Kris Allen brilliant. Sure he isn’t your traditional belter like Adam or even Danny but he has the musicality that Danny can’t even learn. Adam and Kris are the true artists of the show. They know what it means to stay themselves, connect to the audience and make great arrangements.

    And I just hated the smug face on Danny’s face when Allison was performing. His smug face is getting way more irritating. He had it last night when Simon said Danny did better than Kris and tonight when Allison got out.

    I hope Danny’s confidence level skyrockets even more so that he’ll make another horrible performance next week. The bigger his ego, the worse he performs.

  • SpenserJ

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve said it before and will say it again à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  people do not have any idea how large a fanbase Danny has.

    Of course they don’t. We have no evidence either way. They’ve never told us how big anyone’s fanbase is. We don’t even know how many votes they each get. We don’t know who’s fans go where once their favorites leave, or if they stop voting in general. We don’t know who really splits votes. We know nothing, about any of this. There are no facts on which to base assumptions.

    Every statement made about the size or characteristics of any of their fanbases is simply a wild ass guess.

  • steve

    Opinions are not true or false statements. Ultimately, the votes tell the tale.

    no the votes tell who won idol.Record sales tell the tale.

  • 1girlarmy

    Noooooo Allison! She was my only hope this season. I can’t believe that was a swan song, that girl rocks.

  • gingerly

    in contrast to so many artists today that amaze us with their talent and creativity and then disappoint us with their lack of humilty, grace and social responsibility (ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m looking at you Kanye), there is no cognitive dissonance with Adam.

    We got that with our final two last year, and IMO it was one of the things that made them so charming and well amazing. We can still get that this year with one of the possible combinations, one that doesn’t include Danny Gokey.

  • erinnthered

    Man, I really wish I’d lost all my points this week. On the other hand, I think my head will explode if I have to chose between Kris and Adam on finale night. Ugh.

    RIP Lava Girl. May you have the same success as Daughtry in the future. You deserve every bit of it.

    At least she’ll get the press tour.

  • primetimemom

    Danny is getting through due to the big time Evangelicals. Obama busted through that voe and Adam can too!!!!!!!!!

  • JustWatching

    2) Hardly anyone is remembering that Allison TALKED BACK last night, and KEPT talking back. That NEVER goes over well.

    If that really mattered then Lil wouldn’t have lasted as long as she did. Danny also did some talking back of his own last night.

  • ziggy

    My girl is gone.

    What the hell was America thinking, GOKEY over Allison???

    She belonged in the final two with Adam.

    I will miss her.

    Adam for the win, no vote spitting for me, the only thing I want to see now is GOKEY GONE!!!!!!!

  • bean99

    Did you see how pissed Simon was at the end? And how unhappy Kris seemed to be? The most peppy, upbeat person on that stage was Allison. I think Kris believed he should have been the one sent home.

    I noticed that too and felt the same way about Allison leaving and Kris being in the top 3. It was so wrong but she did herself proud. I can’t imagine her not getting a deal. At least she’ll get some good interviews/press this week as opposed to top 3 person (Kris). I’m bummed about the f3 but guess I’ll be voting for Danny now. I have no interest in either Adam or Kris.

    Loved seeing Daughtry! Now that’s the way to perform on Idol. :thumbup_tb:

  • twinkle

    We got that with our final two last year, and IMO it was one of the things that made them so charming and well amazing. We can still get that this year with one of the possible combinations, one that doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t include Danny Gokey.

    Gingerly – i totally agree. i fell in love with david cook for all the same reasons. here’s hoping adam ends up on top just like he did!

  • idolrofan

    (which one do you think covers the 26 year old nerdy grad student demographic, cause sign me up for that one :)

    Haha, Twinkle, 27-year old nerdy grad student Adam fanatic here! Never voted for this show in my life, and here I am now, power voting for two hours for Adam…and being proud of it.

  • abbysee

    Ugh, no points. And Danny lives to suck under perform again. I thought it was a possibility Allison would go tonight, but I couldn’t put points on her to go because she didn’t deserve to.

    I understand that Danny’s fanbase is massive, but I don”t give a damn, he’s had one really good performance, and yet he’s in the top three? Ugh!

  • ShariG

    Interestingly John Mayer and Dave Matthews have done pretty well with their softer side of rock voices. Kris is one of the more talented on the show in my opinion and I really don’t think one person previously eliminated was more talented. He is nothing like Jason Castro in that he has a much better voice and doesn’t forget the words on a weekly basis.

    I actually don’t think record sales tell the whole tale. It depends on what is in for the moment or what age group the radio stations are pandering to. It isn’t necessarily a reflection of talent or ability.

  • Michelle

    Allison will be fine. She got this far on her talent and good attitude and I have no doubt her future is bright. Success after the show isn’t limited to the winners, didn’t we just see the #1 example of that on the stage tonight with Chris Daughtry?

    For all the talk of “not vote splitting” I think that’s actually what sent Allison home. She’s very similar style to Adam and I think she was sharing a lot of votes with him. When Adam fans got that B3 scare last week and vowed not to split votes, I think Allison was the biggest loser (I don’t think Kradam really exists except with online fans).

    She may also have been sharing underdog voters with Kris, but the show bussed Kris so hard that Kris fans worked to save him. And Danny fans, they voted for their guy like always. I don’t think they share their votes with anyone cause Danny’s style is not similar to any of the others. JMO.

  • AA foreva

    I tried to buy Allison’s studio recording of Cry Cry Baby and itunes says it is no longer available?? What is with that. I liked how Allison skipped Simon in singing to the judges in the exit (she nailed the song) and Simon’s face looked mad. His expiration date is up. By telling her to beg and saying to Adam, “you may have saved this “one”, was totally hurtful and disrespectful yet Danny totally fk’d up and all this hemming around excuses. Allison and Adam were the bomb and I think Simon realized it too late. Why can’t I buy Allison’s studio of this? Anyone else having a problem?

  • terps

    I’m thinking next week the judges will pick a queen song for Adam, Some love you forever song for Danny and knowing them they will pick Cher for Kris

  • Truthiness

    So America decides to get rid of a contestant who has put in good performances each week. With the best one, imho, last week of anyone. And two of the best ones this weekd. And instead they are keeping a mediocre guy who has been coasting on his dead wife story, and boring, safe songs. Oh and who also put in one of the worst final 4 AI performances ever.

    Of course this is the same voting that kept Danny safe last week while both Adam and Kris were in the bottom 3.

    America? is it time for you ear check up? or do you need some Paula “spa,” time to detox from the drugs you are obviously tripping on. Because this ish is just wrong. Bad call America.

    Really?! Keeping GoatKey after that hot buttered ass of a performance? Really?

  • ShariG

    Hey Webster, Jason sang a solo in the finale last year and he went out at top 4. So, I really hope Allison gets a solo. The best part about going out at this stage is that rehearsals for the finale are right around the corner and then comes the tour. So we will have Allison back in just a couple of weeks and then have opportunity to see her on tour.

  • maracaibo

    I think Kris deserves to be Top 3 because he can arrange songs, but his performing style is just too boring. I don’t see star quality at all.
    But that’s just me.
    I guess he will be the next Jason Castro or Archie.

    I would have loved to see Matt in the Top 3 instead of Danny. Sigh. If only he could have performed on the show as well as he did on Ellen and R& K.

    BUt no worries now, he will do just fine.
    I think the only ones who will be signed by a major label this season will be obviously Adam, Kris and Matt. JMHO.

    Danny will sign to a Christian label and Allison I am not sure.

  • silverwings

    So, next week is the judge’s choice and contestant choice, right?

    I forget, is the contestant choice the “repeat a performance of your choice” pick? Or is that the top 2? I always get that mixed up. :redface_wp:

  • carolinacharms

    Shoulda definitely NOT been Allison. She’ll be fine though. Record contract is around the corner.

  • holeighannie

    Not gonna lie, pretty shocked by all the Kris backlash…the guy looked resigned to the fate most of us expected for him while Danny acted like America wouldn’t deign place him in the bottom 2.

    That said, I am sincerely going to miss Allison next week. I would have LOVED for Group 2 to fill up the top 3, but alas…here’s to a Kradam finale.

    (It’s kind of funny, I only saw Daughtry live the one time, for the season 5 tour, but he still seems to suffer from an insane lack of charisma onstage. I just don’t get the appeal.)

  • uglyface427

    Damn, I was really hoping for an Adam/Allison finale with Adam winning… But the good thing that comes out of this for anyone else that wanted an A/A finale is that Adam will probably pick up nearly all of Allison’s votes. I can see a few going to Kris maybe, though. But now that Allison is gone I don’t really care who is in the finale with Adam. She was the only one that entertained me other than Adam of course and even she is miles and miles behind him

  • Tony

    Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?

  • annabelina

    Thoughts About the Episode:

    - I like Paula’s song better without the visuals. Heh. Amusing how they pretended it was live by having her leave the judge’s table.

    - I probably dating myself [young] by saying that No Doubt’s performance of “Just A Girl” brought back memories. As did Gwen’s bright green neon bra straps. She still looks quite hot though.

    - I approve of Daughtry’s new single.

    - Loved the retrospective hometown visit package. Really I was just happy to see Archie and Cook back on my TV again, and they played two of my favorite parts from their respective home visit packages: Archie’s “Where did they park?”, and Cooks excellent reaction to the crowd at the Power and Light District. (Is it sad I know the name of that place?)

    - Allison didn’t miss a note in her singout. See America? That’s what you’re missing.

    Thoughts About the Results:

    When I think about it … the results tonight made sense. Gokey’s, Lambert’s, and Kris’s respective fanbases have continuously proven to be the most solid and consistent throughout the competition. I do think Allison had been spliting votes with Adam. It makes sense that after his Bottom 2 scare, that his fans would exclusively vote for him. Allison’s had a great run, and made it WAY further than I’d ever imagined she would. She’s gotten A LOT of crap this season from the producers and the judges. I hope and feel confident that she’ll pwn them all once she leaves the Idol nest. She better! I want that record!

    Personally, I’m voting just voting Kris from now on. Ironic considering that I was furious that a “talentless pretty boy” got voted through in the semi-finals. Lol. He may not have the most impressive voice, but he eventually won me over with his understated musicianship and artistry. I want him in the finale with Adam. Hands down. IMO, he deserves it most.

  • kimberann

    I think I am starting to like Chris Daughtry. He actually seems like a very nice guy. You could tell he was joking about the 30 seconds comment. He seems very humble and there is no denying he knows how to make hits.

  • ShariG

    Its interesting to me reading that some folks think Kris is still in the competition because of his looks. He is a cutie no doubt, but Adam is really handsome and Allison was gorgeous. They are all talented and all deserve to be in the top three based on their vocals and their artistry (I know I sound like Kara, sorry). Wish it had happened that way.

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    Honestly, Allison will have a great career ahead of her. I bet Miley and her friends were doing everything they could to try to save her. The thing with Allison is that he has this awesome vocals paired with her way of being able to connect to songs that other rocker chicks don’t have. I will definitely miss her next week but hey, she’s still coming back for the finale results show.

    I’d really like to hear a Kris-Allison duet on finale night, whether or not Kris stays or leaves next week. But I do hope in all hope that Kris stays instead of Gokey. (That just shows that I like Adam too.) Gokey is the worst thing to happen to the top three. He’s just like Hicks with his soul patrol. You know what, maybe Gokey has a Gokey Patrol helping him out. OR…the soul patrol IS voting for Danny…scary thought.

    Kris is safe for another night. He’s really showing that he is a darkhorse. No matter what, he is the only one who suits my style of music and I’ll be supporting him all the way. (Danny also has my style of music but because of his ego, I hate him.)

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?

    They don’t want you clued in as to who was where in the lineup. I actually think Kris was in the bottom 2 with Allison.

  • naomit

    idolfan617
    May 6th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
    I have this huge fear that everyone who wants to see Gokey eliminated so bad and plans on voting like crazy for Kris will wind up seeing an Adam exit and a Danny/Kris finale.

    :(

    that is my fear too

  • carolinacharms

    “Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?”

    Because Kris was likely 3rd. Because TPTB want a Danny/Adam finale.

  • twinkle

    :bye_tb:Idolrofan – maybe we should form a fan/support group for grad students addicted to adam… to help with the never-ending sense of guilt for doing anything other than grad school work – like power voting for 2 hours (guilty as well!)

    how about Gradams? …. although there is a high likelihood of mistyping that as grandmas :lol_wp:

  • holeighannie

    ORà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦the soul patrol IS voting for Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦scary thought.

    I was in the Soul Patrol.

    And HELLS NO.

  • sue

    Dang it, why didn’t I go with DI. They were right last week too. Shit, I lost all my points, I got nothing. My number 1 position is a goner. Why Kris Allen why, I should of known that the little girls were up saving Kris’s ass. Why did I think Allison had a chance to survive? OH well, Allison rocks and the sing out was fabulous. Hey it might be a Kris/Adam finale! Yeah boy! Someone put the Go in Gokey!

  • Chipmunk

    Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?

    Because they like to keep us guessing who’s pulling till the finale?

  • ShariG

    I liked Allison a lot, but be honest, no one is going to touch Adam in the finals. Allison wouldn’t have been any more interesting than anyone else. He has the ability to always step it up a notch no matter what. To me it would have been a tad boring if we had had two rock belters in the final. I really did hope she would make it to top 3 though and after being in the bottom three a couple of times, I was actually really glad she made it to top 4.

  • uglyface427

    I agree kimberann about Daughtry. He seems like a nice humble guy. I wasn’t a huge fan while he was on the show but tonight he was impressive. Btw, lol terps at Kris singing Cher. He is definitely getting bussed again next week. He probably has no chance, sadly. No way is he getting past the producers

  • cookcricket

    I’m so happy for Kris!!!! I want to see that reaction again! Wow! He was blown away! This is what makes Kris, well, Kris! That and his awesome musical abilities.

    On the other hand, I cried when Allison was voted off even though I didn’t vote for her. I actually did send a couple her way, but mostly Kris.

    I think she’ll be fine and I’ll buy her album as long as she stays with rock and isn’t forced into pop. However, with her voice, she may even make pop interesting. :)

    I would love to see a Kris/Adam top two, but I’m not counting on it. Even when Kris turns the songs they throw to him into all kinds of awesomeness next week, he’ll still be thrown under the bus by the judges.

  • Michelle

    Tony — I think they wanted to control who got the “blame” when Allison left. They picked Danny, which is very interesting IMO since I do think Kris was B2. Personally I think they are planning ahead for Finale and trying to lower Danny’s votes to help pave the way for Adam.

    Ryan did make a point of saying it was random order though, so who knows how much of an effect it will have.

  • sbalk017

    I’m still mad about Allison. And to pair her up with Gokey, the one person I wanted to go this week? Mean. Just mean.

    Ug I could rant so much. I’m just gonna download her EXCELLENT songs from last night.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    I liked Allison a lot, but be honest, no one is going to touch Adam in the finals. Allison wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have been any more interesting than anyone else. He has the ability to always step it up a notch no matter what. To me it would have been a tad boring if we had had two rock belters in the final. I really did hope she would make it to top 3 though and after being in the bottom three a couple of times, I was actually really glad she made it to top 4.

    I totally disagree. No offense to Kris, because I like his laid back style and musicality, but Adam and Allison were my dream finale. The duet they did only cemented the fact that it would’ve been a great show. They’ve both proven they have a softer side, and they’ve both delivered the most consistent performances. YMMV.

  • Suzanne

    Hey–Does MJ usually have video around now? My recording didn’t turn out too well.

  • Menzel

    It’s season 5 all over again

    Kris – Elliott Yamin the dark horse and genuinely nice guy
    Danny – Taylor Hicks the soulful singer with an immensely organized fanbase
    Adam – Katharine Mcphee with the screechy upper register

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    I think there wasn’t a bottom two tonight because Kris was in the bottom two with Allison. If Danny or Adam were in the bottom two, they’d definitely show that to fire the voting populace to vote for them. And they “made” the impression that Kris was the most safe last night thus prompting less people to vote for him and instead vote for adam or danny thus the pre-ordained light vs dark match.

    I’m actually sick to the bone with all this pre-ordained shizz. I hope we can break the status quo and have a Kradam finale.

    And besides, if it is a Adam-Danny finale, AI will lose credibility because it will show how rigged the show is. If anything, they should all keep fair to all three of them and really let people vote who the final two would be.

  • elephant1212

    mj do we get any videos tonight??? from yahoo?? i missed half of the episode!

  • wordnerdarchie

    Humming to myself and buffing my nails and having a relaxing evening….WHAT! There was a results show tonight? Looks like I picked the right one. The artistic one survived. Sorry about the rocker…guess we didn’t save the world.

  • cookcricket

    Honestly, I don’t think Adam fans have anything to worry about. Apparently there were enough votes to keep both him and Kris afloat this week.

  • progression

    maturin
    May 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
    Just on principle, I do the opposite of whatever folks say in bold or CAPS.

    lol – POST LESS OFTEN

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s season 5 all over again

    Kris – Elliott Yamin the dark horse and genuinely nice guy
    Danny – Taylor Hicks the soulful singer with an immensely organized fanbase
    Adam – Katharine Mcphee with the screechy upper register

    And yes, Allison, the rock chick burns out on rock night just like Daughtry who’s a rock dude who burned out on rock week.

    History repeating itself? I guess so. I hope not.

    But I have to ask, why do they want Danny in the finale? They’ve had a blue-eyed soul winner three years ago, why another one? Don’t they know that blue-eyed soul doesn’t sell that much these days. It’s all about rock, old soul, r&b and alternative music now. It’s what makes Adam and Kris current. Why Gokey of all people?

    But if what happens to Kris is the same as what happened to Elliott, I hope Kris gets the same success as Elliott now. I love Fight for Love. Love the bonus tracks even more!

  • aek

    To me Danny and Kris our this years Blake. All the popularity in the world to carry them to the final but after the show there carrers will fall flat on the floor

    I don’t know, maybe Danny will have a successful career in Christian music. I won’t be buying it(I don’t do Christian), but I think he could be successful. He does have a nice voice. I don’t hate his personality either. I think the hate comes from the fact that he was never in the bottom three…I guess.

    Kris, I don’t know. It’s not that he’s not talented, but it’s a tough market to crack. I like him though.

    I think Kris should have gone home, and Allison should have stayed. She’s awesome!

    I really think Adam deserves the win, but I’m not really into his style. Although I have enjoyed many of his performances.

    I will say though, the fierce hate can make people vote the other way. After reading this blog, I considered throwing some votes Danny’s way…and I’m agnostic and can’t stand fundies! Ha!

  • oddobserver

    I think MJ is still reeling from the shock. Still no video. I want to see what you all mean by Gokey’s smug face and Allison’s exit performance.

    This is so wrong. What next, a Krokey final? Adamny/Adokey final? Eww….

    At least we got to see the Adison duet. That’s one project for her upcoming album. You go, girl!

    Everyone, let’s pass some soothing thoughts Danny’s way, together now!
    *You think the scream isn’t bad. You need to do more screams and yells. Go and watch Adam’s videos to learn how to perform*

  • Chipmunk

    The duet they did only cemented the fact that it wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been a great show. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve both proven they have a softer side, and theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve both delivered the most consistent performances

    THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
    That would have been a dream finale!!!!

  • jpfan

    Actually TPTB have gotten the finale they wanted for the past few seasons and it’s going their way this one too. The last (and maybe only) time it didn’t go their way was S5 when Hicks won and Daughtry got the boot. That was a real shocker. And in the end it didn’t even matter.

  • BetterChicken

    Adam is my fave but Allison was my second.
    :glurps_tb: I really wanted her with Adam at the end that would of been the best top 2.I love there duet together the night before and how they sung together in “School’s Out” I love them both and I’m so sad about Allison.I had my sister text for Allison last night on her phone,while I voted for Adam.
    Allison’s send off tonight was great when her album comes out I’ll be the first one to order it.

    Simon didn’t look happy and what was with Danny’s smug look while Allison was singing? It sure looked like a smirk to me. :mad_tb:

  • ross

    Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?

    Because Adam was in the bottom two again and they want him to win so they didn’t want people to know that?

  • terps

    I to saw the sumg look, he was rubbing his chin like he was Dr. Evil

  • steve

    This is so wrong. What next, a Krokey final? Adamny/Adokey final? Ewwà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    could very well be.Miley backed allison but her fans were backing kris.Any that were giving allison votes will throw them to kris now.

  • Calliope

    West Coaster here, but I spotted Benji Schwimmer in Paula’s routine.

    The SYTYCD junkie in me will always come out.

  • Michelle

    Any that were giving allison votes will throw them to kris now.

    I disagree, I think they go to the last remaining rocker/Allison’s “big bro” Adam. Actually I think a lot of Allison’s votes were from Adam fans in the first place, they just came home this week.

  • TKat

    Why didn’t the have a Bottom 2 tonight — perhaps the producers think that having 3 potential winners will get them the most attention and highest ratings. I am glad Kris survived but wish it was AA&K.

    Did you notice how unhappy Simon looked when they announced that Danny was safe and Alison was eliminated. He was just looking at the 3 guys and glaring. What was that all about? I thought he expected to have a Danny-Adam final.

  • ShariG

    Adam and Kris are my dream final because I really believe they are the two most talented in the competition on all kinds of fronts. Although I would have loved Kris and Allison, too, I knew that wouldn’t happen. I like the variety.

    Again to me the duet business was a completely unfair orchestration by AI. Anyone singing with Adam would have had an advantage last night. Well, except perhaps Danny. Kris knows who he is as an artist and would have been himself allowing Adam to be himself, as did Allison. Danny would have tried to out do Adam at the Adam game and would have lost big time. I also think that either Adam or Kris would have had great chemistry with Allison because both of them treated her like a little sister. I can’t see Danny having chemistry with anyone in a duet. He is a solo artist. That was sure apparent last night. I also think AI would never have paired Adam and Danny because they want them in the final together so don’t want us to see them head to head. Kris was their sacrificial lamb, but his fans didn’t cooperate with the plan. LOL on them.

  • Chipmunk

    hope we can break the status quo and have a Kradam finale.

    I hate the kradam concept and hope it DIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    And besides, if it is a Adam-Danny finale, AI will lose credibility because it will show how rigged the show is.

    So perchance Danny and Adam sing really well next week and Kris sucks as bad as he did this week, will it still be considered rigged if we have an Adam/ Danny finale?

    Hopefully next week’s performances will determine what the finale make up is..unlike this week’s(where Allison got eliminated even though Danny and Kris were terrible lst night)

  • NOLA

    eta: I got 0 points tonight lol

    Oh my goodness. I made #1 group. LOL
    23 points…not that it matters, as I couldn’t get in the site to vote for a few weeks.

  • cookcricket

    Tony May 6th, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    Anyone care to speculate as to why there was no bottom 2 tonight?

    Because Kris wasn’t in it? I’m thinking the vote results could have very well had been, Adam, Kris, Danny and Allison. Judges/TPTB want to keep Danny in the running too much to show who was actual bottom two.

    Adam was safe on DI and I’m sure he’s receiving text votes as well.

  • pleazurs

    I have to say Allison sang so good tonight, was so sad to see her leave :down_tb:

  • beesims

    I am already preparing for the celebrity duet pairings for the finale. Adam and David Bowie dazzle doing “Under Pressure” and in a great coup for 19E, Danny and Susan Boyle perform a heart touching version of “The Impossible Dream” with the requisite gospel choir.

  • shadow-rider

    WOW! Thats all I can think of to say. So sad to see Allison go. Last girl standing and she was such a sweetie and such an amazing voice for such a young girl.

    Now that we are down to the pre-finale (the final 3) now is the time to stop and look at the final 3 and decide who you want to see in the finale not who you don’t want to see. Vote based on the person you want in the finale, then just hope that the one you don’t want to stay leaves.

    For example I am a 100% Adam fan. WHile I would have loved to see an Adam v Allison finale that is obviously a no so now I just hope for an Adam v whoever. In one way I hope for Adam v Kris because I like Kris more than Danny but think that an Adam v Danny is more likely and would probably be more entertaining and really get the voters voting. I do however fear that people so hell bent on Danny leaving will jeapordize Adam’s chance. I so hope that he makes it to the finale. I just can’t see the finale being anything without Adam going for the title. I have been a faithful watcher of AI from the beginning but not a faithful voter, just watched the show. This season I have become obsessed with it. I can’t wait for Tuesdays and I have been voting faithfully for Adam from the very beginning.

    I think vote splitting this late in the competition hurts the contestants. Last week Adam fans feared for Allison so they split their votes it seems which resulted in Adam being in the bottom 2. Adam fans rallied around him this week. Plus those on the fence who may spread their votes each week may have felt Kris needed the votes since he was kicked around all night which left Allison in the dust. Danny even though his performance was not his best and was by far the worst of the night has a fanbase who donot spilt votes plus he has the VFTW votes so its no surprise he was safe.

    I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the Adam fans make darn sure he goes all the way and not worry about who will be there with him.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    I don’t post on sites that have avatars anymore, but if I did… mine would be Allison pushing Jokey the Gokefart (tm someone upthread).

  • baxter

    So I took one for the team and listened to Jokey’s Dream On Studio Version on You Tube….WOW…..Hot Mess Alert. WTF did he do at the 2:50 mark. and they auto tuned the HELL out of the entire thing. I still don’t get the riffs he does in this song. My God…how did they let him sing this song. Live or recorded is just awful…shudders….

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C5sl4W1htE

  • NOLA

    This is not a popularity contest!

    Since when?

  • cookcricket

    ^^^^Oh, and btw, I think this is the same reason they has a bottom three last week instead of a bottom two. TPTB don’t want to give Kris anything to his advantage. If there wasn’t a bottom three last week, he would have had the claim that he had never been in B3. Now there’s speculation.

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    Ok the homecoming montage was pretty awesome =)

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    It was cruel to have Danny in the last two. It got my hopes of his leaving up waaaay too much. Why does Gokey make me feel like Wile E Coyote? I am always plotting his demise and all my Acme products aren’t working. I must find a way to put the GO in Gokey!

  • SharB

    Cricket, I have to agree. The Judges/Producers are surely gunning for an Adam/Danny finale and will stop at nothing to achieve it.

    So sorry Allison didn’t make it to Top 3 and Dokey is still around. I think her biggest problem was her looks (especially the hair) and her enunciation. Although I knew most of the songs she sang, I had a hard time understanding her words. She has a lovely tone but she really needed to work on phrasing and singing the lyrics so people would understand her. I’m sure with good coaching she’ll be a great singer and recording artist.

    If Dokey ends up winning the title, this will be the worse season ever. I don’t even think Taylor’s winning will be half as bad as Dokey’s. Why didn’t they let him leave my TV? Why? oh Why?

  • Suzanne

    Just seeing the video now–thx MJ.

    Did you guys think that Daughtry’s new song is about one key too high? It’s right at the very top of Chris’s range. Kind of uncomfortable to listen to because of that. The Song itself seems like more of the same from Daughtry–pop/rock w a dash of energized country. I loved the first CD. Looking forward to hearing a track that’s a little lower.

  • elephant1212

    mj do you have the video of the contestants banter with ryan????

  • cookcricket

    Simon didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look happy and what was with Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s smug look while Allison was singing? It sure looked like a smirk to me.

    Honestly? Let me preface this by saying Danny’s personality turns me off in a lot of ways, but I think he was showing admiration and appreciation for Allison and her talent.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    Baxter!!!!! You will have nightmares of Gokey. Join me in my quest. I will have some Acme products delivered to your place.

  • Suzanne

    Because Kris wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t in it? Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m thinking the vote results could have very well had been, Adam, Kris, Danny and Allison. Judges/TPTB want to keep Danny in the running too much to show who was actual bottom two.

    yeah–I agree. If Kris was third, they’d have presented the bottom two definitely. They’re protecting Danny (although I have no idea why–he won’t be a better recording artist than Adam or Kris).

  • Grammie Kari

    Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s one of the weakest contestants on top 3à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ but then again, I think this top 3 really isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t exciting at all.

    Leome, I was thinking that this might be the weakest Final Three in AI history. Although Season 3 may have had some weak singers in the TOP 10, the TOP 3 night was exciting!

    praepos, Allison sing-out was fantastic; I also loved Phil going out “in a Blaze of Glory” in Season 6.

    There is a rumor that there will only be 2 songs next week. Please tell me this isn’t true!

  • baxter

    MrRJ….greetings my dear…..alas I fear nothing will erase the nightmare that is the Hokey Gokey…sigh. Drugs, Alcohol, icepick to my eardrums, frontal labotomy…..dear lord give me something to make it go the hell away.

  • sleepyinsomniac

    I think Kris is plenty talented. He represents the evolution of this show in that people are now realizing that AI does not need to be all about big voices and bombast. It could be about a combination of a good voice coupled with musicality (and no that’s not code for anything except exactly that, musicality). Think Nick Drake, James Taylor or Jason Mraz or Jack Johnson. While he may not have as good a voice as those guys, he brings something similar to the table. That sells right now. There is a good section of people that love that kind of music. Plus, Kris seems to have a great personality. That’s why he has fans who vote for him.

    Danny does have a good voice. But he is smarmy. And he has been way overpimped by the judges.

    Adam is Adam. He has range like nobody’s business. If he can make it so that it’s not so in your face every time he sings, I think it will serve him well because sooner or later the novelty of that will wear off. If he can make it so that next week he can sing songs that both showcase his incredible range and one where he just keeps it simple and he relies not on the range but on the beauty of the voice itself, then he will be unstoppable.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    Well Baxter I can think of some things (blushing)

    Perhaps we can pass on the cat screaching to the disaster note video out far and wide.

  • Suzanne

    Ok the homecoming montage was pretty awesome =)

    Wish I’d seen it. (stupid VCR)

    There is a rumor that there will only be 2 songs next week.

    I was expecting this to happen. It’s the four-judge syndrome. They yap and we pay. Completely sucks. Which song will they cut? The producer’s choice or the contestant’s choice? And which judge won’t pick a song for anyone? And how good a bet is it that Simon picks a song for Adam?

  • steve

    yeahà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’I agree. If Kris was third, theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d have presented the bottom two definitely. Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re protecting Danny (although I have no idea whyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’he wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be a better recording artist than Adam or Kris).

    I think it was go go gokey adam kris then allison
    They didnt want people to think gokey won the nite in votes

  • Valentin432

    There is a rumor that there will only be 2 songs next week. Please tell me this isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t true!

    This is no rumor, lost in the middle of Allison’s elimination, Ryan said that there will be 2 songs: 1 judge’s pick and 1 by the contestant.

  • baxter

    Why MrRJ….are you flirting with me (looks around for Spense)

    Hey I’m willing to try anything at this point. Thank goodness when Jokey is off my tv in 2 weeks I will never have to see or hear him again. I don’t do Christian music and I will never attend a Joel Osteen or Rick Wagner convention so I think I’m safe. Just need to get thru the next 2 weeks

  • ShariG

    Thanks for the videos, MJ. I hope we get to see Kris getting the save and the rest of the final results. Also the hometown visit montage. Tonight was my last Wednesday night class. Thank goodness. I can actually watch the show next week.

  • flynnsgirl

    Kris has received the worst treatment of any contestant week in and week out. His Top 3 spot is a miracle given the circumstances. No backstory. No pimping. Amazing.

    Ever heard of Jason Castro?

  • BetterChicken

    cookcricket May 7th, 2009 at 12:40 am

    Simon didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t look happy and what was with Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s smug look while Allison was singing? It sure looked like a smirk to me.

    Honestly? Let me preface this by saying Dannyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s personality turns me off in a lot of ways, but I think he was showing admiration and appreciation for Allison and her talent.

    I don’t mind Danny to much I just have a heard time telling what the look was thanks for your opinion.

  • Menzel

    LOL in the group song Allison sang “HOMO teachers” to Adam instead of NO MORE..inside joke, forgot the lyrics or in need of elocution lessons?

  • cookcricket

    So perchance Danny and Adam sing really well next week and Kris sucks as bad as he did this week

    But see, to me, Kris didn’t suck this week even though Simon wanted America to think so. In fact, to me, Kris’s rendition of “Coming Together” was pretty awesome!

    Shari, I think you and I are on the same wavelength, as usual. lol.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    I know people just like Gokey. They make my skin crawl. “I thought I nailed it” he said. I have sung many many songs and I always know if I miss a note even by a little. He was being a worm and I know it.

    Baxter, the answer is YES young lady.

  • yummystars

    I am into Adam and Kris. But if Kris doesn’t win, he’s already won, because Jamie Foxx seemed to like him best and offered to produce an album for him. And I bet that album would be very good. And I’m sure Jamie Foxx is not the only friendly face Kris will meet once he’s available to LA producers. So I am not worried about Kris. At all.

    Adam has already won no matter what happens. He is going to be, in the words of Kat McPhee’s mom, “huge.”

    So even though Danny is not my favorite, if he wins, and comes out with some jazzy album, fine. It just doesn’t matter that much at this point.

    I say, from this point on, let’s just enjoy the show. I’m kinda sorry it’s almost over.

  • Jx223

    I to saw the sumg look, he was rubbing his chin like he was Dr. Evil

    I don’t think that Danny was looking smug when he was watching Allison’s performance. I think that he was looking like he enjoyed the performance and was admiring/appreciating it.

    I think that Danny geninuely likes Allison and that he will probably miss her. I thought he looked a little sad, when he found out that she was the one eliminated.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think that Danny was looking smug when he was watching Allisonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performance. I think that he was looking like he enjoyed the performance and was appreciating it.

    Eh, I totally noticed the smug ass smirk from jokey the gokefart.

  • cookcricket

    elephant1212 May 7th, 2009 at 12:39 am

    mj do you have the video of the contestants banter with ryan????

    I realize you don’t have your photobucket account anymore, so thank you for what you do and can find to post!!!

    If you’re able to come across something w/Kris’s reaction and can post it I’d be eternally grateful. If not, I’ll still be eternally grateful for you!!!!

    ETA: That’s eternally grateful to you! And I mean Kris’s reaction to being safe. Thanks!

  • http://absinthedreamers.blogspot.com/ Starrlight

    Ok I am no fan of Gokey but he did not strike me as smug at all when they showed him during Allison’s sing out. Actually it was probably the least smug he has ever come off to me.

  • baxter

    Hell Jokey is what I refer to in my world as a ‘Topper’ Can outdo anything you have ever done and NEVER NEVER does anything wrong. And god forbid they do, cause then the humor comes out and everything is now funny. Cause then once again everything is about THEM. I wonder sometimes just how much smoke Jokey has had blown up his ass his entire life to be that (a) Arrogant (b) Narcissistic (b) over confident (d) All of the above. Boggles my mind

  • ShariG

    Absolutely, Cricket, and since you are married to a musician yourself and know music, your opinion always matters to me. Kris was consistent and brought it last night. I loved his performance. Just downloaded it. I love the guy’s voice. He isn’t David Cook, but he is my pick for this year. I may not travel all over the country to see him like I did DC, but I’ll buy a ticket to the concert tour just to see Kris. Hope it comes to Chicago again this year.

  • TKat

    I am not a Danny fan but tonight I think he did a good job responding to his “Dream On” performance.

    On the other hand, I couldn’t resisit and listened to the studio recording of “Dream On”. Yikes! It’s a total mess, particularly after the 2:00 mark.

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    Hey MJ! Thanks for the vids! Just wondering where the result vids and the top 4 interview is. Thanks very much! Much appreciated!

    I just heard the studio of Slow Ride, it’s so fun to hear. I just wish Allison didn’t leave so we could have the Slezak Group 2 final three. But hey, I love the voice of toned down Adam.

    Dream On studio is just as bad as the performance. That caterwaul is just so consistent!

  • Jx223

    Eh, I totally noticed the smug ass smirk from jokey the gokefart.

    I really think that he was appreciating and admiring her performance. I think that is why he smiled. I think that he likes her and I thought he looked a little sad after he found out that she was the one eliminated.

    He also went up to at least a couple of times, to talk to her after she was eliminated. I don’t think that he was being smug regarding Allison tonight.

  • JudyOhio

    About what time do the Idol Extra interviews usually get posted here? I always see them here late at night after the elimination night, but they’re not here yet…..am I just too early still? I’m looking for the ones that visit them backstage and then they come on the show for a same night interview.

  • cat

    I think that Danny geninuely likes Allison and that he will probably miss her. I thought he looked a little sad, when he found out that she was the one eliminated.

    I thought he looked like ass.

    But I always do.

  • reeboks1

    methinks MJ is having video problems with the rest of tonight’s show…

    hope it gets worked out.

    thank for all your hard work putting these videos up for us every week, MJ. especially when the man keeps on tearing them down!

    i look forward to watching allison’s sing out.

  • http://www.myspace.com/rjveritas MrRJ

    I like the term “Topper” It is now added to my vocabulary.

  • Grammie Kari

    What eerks me is how America picks an America Idol these days, and does not take seriously exactly what that means.

    padacu, I was thinking about what you wrote. AI came up with the new idea of a TOP 36. They selected the Wild Card choices. America didn’t even get to pick one. TPTB came up with the insane idea of a “Judge’s Save” and in the end ignored America’s choice to go home. Paula told us many weeks ago who will be in the Finale.

    I have thoroughly enjoyed Adam’s performances. What a talent! However, the manipulation went overboard. Even worse, the judges praised Danny for some mediocre performances. They didn’t give Allison the praise she deserved. The treatment of Anoop (especially Simon) was heartbreaking. The list of errors this season goes on and on.

    I would say millions of people did take this competition seriously. Please understand I am not criticizing your comment, just trying to give you some food for thought. :innocent1_tb:

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    Honestly, Danny’s ego seems to have boosted some more seeing that Allison was the one going home. His smile was more of a smug smirk than a smile of appreciation for Allison.

    I do hope Danny thinks highly of himself again and produces that same bad performance we’ve seen.

    GO GOKEY! I know how good you are! You’re going to ROCK us dead! GO GOKEY!!!

  • Valentin432

    I am as mad as anyone that Gokey survived this week, but he didn’t come off as smug to me when he was watching Allison and the hug afterwards seemed genuine.
    For all that matters, it was her interactions with Kris that were a little bit awkward.

    Adam was clearly trying hard not to cry.

  • lostinidol

    I am already preparing for the celebrity duet pairings for the finale. Adam and David Bowie dazzle doing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Under Pressureà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and in a great coup for 19E, Danny and Susan Boyle perform a heart touching version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Impossible Dreamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  with the requisite gospel choir.

    LOL. Don’t forget the part where Danny gives Susan her first kiss and the entire audience goes awwww. Then Danny makes one of those little heart signs and the choir breaks into the Hallelujah chorus.

  • ppwars

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not the type to talk back,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  insists Allison, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“but he was asking for it, so fine, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give it to you, damn it!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    JohnM…I think the above is evidence of a traumatic episode resulting the show last week. You were right: she did get thru the performance fine; but, I think she needed survival training ,too. Appears from the above ( and other actions and appearance) she is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome – really.

    Looks like Simon instructed the panel to say some shitty stuff to all contestants to assure Adam got thru. The Crit about wrong song selection was insane, particularly since she sang one of the hardest JJ songs almost flawlessly . Even after the duet, Simon only acknowledged her as “this one”, and that after she placed higher than Adam last week. Some pundits placed Alli’s performance higher than Adam’s. Right or wrong, as I said a while back, she had her mind on the ridiculous personality issue during the week rather that work.

    So she lashed out last night and tonight. She knew. Good for her. She ignored Simon during her sing out. You could see that it got to him. She gave Paula a big hug while singing and never missed a beat.

    More venting to follow.

  • jammasta

    Why has Kris looked a bit disturbed lately? He did seem subdued when Allison left, but I dunno, he looked angry. Maybe the past few weeks his sad face evolved into an angry face? Meh. I just hope he’s happy, he’s my favorite.

  • PokeSmot

    I hate this effen show!!! I can’t believe I’m effen’ CRYING :glurps_tb: over some dumb-ass reality-musical-Kareoke-shit-show!!! See, this is why I’ve never watched this show before…I hate getting attached to these contestants, only to have them leave.

    Wait, will Allison get to do all the daytime/nighttime talk shows?? Because if she does, I need to free up some space on the DVR. Alright, music producers, one of you bastards better sign her quick!!

    You know I really wanted Adam to win, but damn it, Idol so deserves Hokey Gokey!1!!1 So, I say F*CK IT!!! Gokey FTMFW!!!! Because if TPTB want to pimp his ass so hard, they effen deserve him!!

    Wow, I’m effen BITTER!!! But, I have to say….y’alls hair looks exceptionally lovely, tonite.
    —————————–
    Peace Out & POKE SMOT :smoke_tb:

    p.s. sorry for the bad language, m.j.

  • aek

    Personally, I think that Allison likes Danny and vice versa. They always seemed to interact in a very playful brotherly/sisterly kind of way.

    edit: don’t lecture

    Sure, he could be a jerk, but I was reading an article today where both Anoop and Matt said what a “big heart” Danny has. I remember Michael Sarvor saying what a great person he was.

    I don’t think Danny is as hated by those who know him as many would like to believe, but of course, I could be wrong.

    Allison was total class on her way out….there’s no way we won’t be hearing more from her.

  • elephant1212

    btw, on american idol extra with ricky minor, jilian barbarie said adam took it really hard that alison got booted and she said he was crying more than her…awww:)

  • AC

    Kris better get the pimp spot next week!!!!! Danny got it this week and Adam got it last so unless the producers are going to be that obvious with trying to push their favorite 2, he better get it!

  • reeboks1

    btw, on american idol extra with ricky minor, jilian barbarie said adam took it really hard that alison got booted and she said he was crying more than herà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦awww:)

    they seemed close. i mean, you don’t just share your hairdresser with anyone!…

  • adamisthemanfan

    Adam was clearly trying hard not to cry.

    Yeah I noticed that too, how sweet…I’ve been waiting for the video that shows the final elimination (as painful as it is watching it) so that I can watch her performance again and try to enjoy it a little at least. Guess I will have to wait until tomorrow.

  • erinnthered

    Thanks so much, mj, for spending your late night getting these videos up. I, and I’m sure everyone else, really appreciate it.

  • SparklesATL

    I saw Anoop up close and in person tonight and he is about 5 times as good looking in person as he is on tv.

    Amos Lee brought him out on stage to join in on the final encore number “Crazy Love” and he was AWESOME! I saw him walking around earlier and thought “Wow! That guy looks like Anoop.” and sure enough, it was!

    Apparently he is in Atlanta visiting some friends.

    I really hated to see Allison go tonight. Danny should be on his way home right about now. She’ll be alright though. Just look at Daughtry.

    Speaking of Daughtry, he looks a lot like this guy.

  • ShariG

    Hugs, Kisses, more Hugs. Thank you so much, MJ, for the video of Kris hearing he was safe. That just made my night and was so completely worth waiting up to see. He was so thrilled and I love the big hug by Adam and the big hug by Allison, and that he reached out to Danny. This is such a great group and well, I just love Kris. I’m so glad I got the chance to see his reaction. Can’t thank you enough.

  • uh oh

    Re Danny’s spin on his memorable last note – I found it annoying that he kept pushing the perception that it was merely “funny” – versus excruciating, horrific, misguided, clueless, an embarrassment to AI, etc.

    Reminded me of the way the judges keep spinning his performances, no matter how boring or terrible.

  • lovecert

    Ah.. I see Danny Gokey has 41.3% of points in the pool. I love how optimistic people are.

  • Jx223

    I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Danny is as hated by those who know him as many would like to believe, but of course, I could be wrong.

    I think that he probably gets along with the rest of the contestants and that they genuinely like each other. The other contestants are/were living with him, for the past few months and have spent a lot of time with him, so I think that they have definitley formed their opinions on what type of person he is.

    And I think that they like the person that he is, I don’t think they would say comments like him having a “big heart” if they didn’t. I know a lot of folks have been speculating that Kris doesn’t like him because of his reaction last night after the duet, and tonight during the results show.

    But I think that Kris was just worried/nervous/angry because he feels like he probably isn’t going to win, and was upset about the thought of possibly being eliminated. I thought that the look that he gave last night after the duet with Danny, was about Simon’s comments and him maybe thinking he’s not going to win, not about him disliking liking Danny.

    I think that Danny and Allison have a brother/sister vibe, and I think the same about thing Adam/Allison. I think that Kris gets along with the others as well.

  • Tess

    Just got home…I couldn’t watch the show tonight because I knew how it was going to play out…that gut feeling that makes you just nauseous all day.

    I really, really like Allison. Watched all her youtube videos from Telemundo and caught everything I could about her. Just listened to her and Adam’s Itunes and they are awesome. I voted (equally) for both my Opie/Adam and Allison…tried so hard to save the rocker chick.

    In that horrible place at the bottom of my heart I think that after next week the best part of AI will be total history. I think that Adam will be sent packing and we will have the Kris-Danny show for the finals with Danny being the eventual winner. His back story is just too strong and the American public is voting, not for Danny, but with sympathy for the loss of his young wife. You just can’t get around that. And Kris and Adam are still splitting votes and I really think that Kris is getting the better end of the deal since Adam is still polarizing to many.

    Personally I find it sad that contestants who have the best chance of really having a musical career are not given the credit they deserve for their wonderful talent. Allison has an awesome voice and a fantastic delivery. Yes she tends to mumble, but once the braces are off and she works with a really fantastic vocal coach that will be eliminated. And whether people think Adam is too theatrical or too OTT he, IMHO, has an unbelievable talent that can cross many genres (country not so much) and has the innate ability to bring much more than just vocals to every performance.

    I don’t begrudge Kris his success. He has that sit on a stool Jason Mraz kind of delivery that seems to be very popular right now. He is also a gifted arranger and I hope a good songwriter. He should do well.

    My thoughts on Danny are well known. I have a very strong personal opinion that if he is the next American Idol he will be the greatest failure that comes off of the show. He doesn’t seem to understand musical performance, doesn’t seem to have a lot of musical knowledge, and hasn’t proven to me that he is really vested in the craft of the business. The things he lacks are not the things that are easily taught to a 28 year old and considering the short time frame that an AI winner has to succeed or die it doesn’t look like they can create a silk purse out of this sows ear.

    I know in my heart that both Allison and Adam will be fine. I think they have impressed a lot of people and they will now be given the economic help that they both deserve. So its back to the Itune recordings and a long sad night. Allison…I luvs you little one and I’ll miss your sweet smile and your amazing talent. Kudos for making it this far.

  • Jx223

    I saw Anoop up close and in person tonight and he is about 5 times as good looking in person as he is on tv.

    Amos Lee brought him out on stage to join in on the final encore number à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crazy Loveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and he was AWESOME! I saw him walking around earlier and thought à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wow! That guy looks like Anoop.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and sure enough, it was!

    That’s awesome. I love Anoop.

    Also, he twittered about Allison and said that it was sad to see her go but that he thought she has a load of talent and a great road ahead of her.

  • seattle_girl

    I know I’m in the minority, but this is the right top 3 for me. Yep, Allison may have kicked Danny’s butt last night – Dream On was just wrong on so many levels – but overall the three guys have been more entertaining to me and my ears. That said, I think this was about the best sing off EVER and I do expect Allison to have a great future.

    Been a weird year for me though, my fave varies week to week based on the actual performance. Kris is the only one I’ve thrown some votes for back when he first really caught on as a contender. But I’m still wayyyy apathetic compared to last year.

    And whoa, did Daughtry blow Gwen Stefani off the stage or what?

  • awilliams

    Wow, my babygurl Allison is gone. I am very annoyed. All along I had hoped for an Adam/Allison/Kris top 3.

    I so enjoy Adam, his range, his theatrical style, and his personality. Love how he was big brother to Allison; taking her to his hairdresser and didn’t they play off each other well in the duet? I hope Adam and Allison will do a duet on tour… He’s good and knows it but he also strikes me as a very generous soul. There’s a warmth that comes through. Smart too and nobody’s fool judging by the answer he gave that TMZ idiot asking if Adam would be the “first”….(“what…friend of….you?”) Hah – touche.

    Allison – so disappointed to see her go. It wasn’t right in view of Gokey’s awful performance last night but she will be fine. Lots of prospects ahead for her. Classy exit which speaks well for her being professional. I think alot of producers will want to take her under wing and teach her.

    Kris – I don’t think Kris is boring at all. Kris reminds me of Loggins/Messina and Fogelburg, putting a light jazzy musical stamp on his work. I think he’ll do well too. Randy made a remark about the harmonies of Kris and Danny last night that alot of people blew off but I do think that Kris would be fantastic harmonizing with someone. Remember the harmonies of Crosy, Stills & Nash? I’m thinking something like that.

    Danny – I guess I just never got the appeal. Husky voiced male singers are a dime a dozen these days. He may very well be a great guy but I too wondered if he was smirking or thinking how lucky he was when the camera did that close up on him. I wouldn’t compare him with Taylor HIcks as others have though. Taylor had much more on-stage personality than Danny has portrayed. I didn’t care for Danny going on and on about last night’s performance…smacked of attention grabber to me. Should have said a couple of sentences and than shut up about it.

  • sacbrewblue

    I’m so shocked that Allison is gone. She has been consistently good and was by far the second best last night. The duet with Adam was so shining. I’ll definitely miss her..

    I strongly believe it should have been Danny who was headed to home. His performance last night was simply disastrous. He chose a song he couldn’t nail and ruined it. So many other contestant was criticized and sent home due to a bad song choice. How come no judge pointed it out clearly?

  • sweetnjoe

    The song is called “Just A Girl”.

    And I’m so pissed Allison is gone, but me and the fiancee and our child are heading down to catch Adam on Friday, so that makes up for the fail of tonight, definitely :)

    They should’ve had a bottom two though. what fail.

  • BlankSlate

    Maracaibo: I don’t think we have to worry about Danny “nailing his two songs” next week unless he brings a hammer and some wood to the stage with him. :}

    He hasn’t nailed 2 notes, let alone a song, all season.

    What memorable performance can he point to except for the most insulting and embarrassing scream in AI History?

    __________________

    I also loved when Alison and Adam hugged at the very closing moments of the show. The camera was all about THEM. Kris hugged her after that. Unless we didn’t see it, Alison never went near HokeyGokey. The girl is SMART.

  • cmheart
  • widz

    edit: posting it in headlines was enough. it’s off topic here.

  • BlankSlate

    GoOFFKey. Love this one!

    A final 3 of Adam, Kris and Alison would have been so much fun… Sort of reminds me of Ruben, Clay and Kim Locke at the end… Although please don’t think I am comparing Adam to Ruben. It was just a nice dynamic that will be missing this time around.

    When they show Danny’s hometown visit, will someone please do something to the cable companies across the USA to have a serious malfunction? Not sure I can handle all the worship at this manipulative feet.

    In other words, as Danny said at the end of Dream On: Aaaggggggggggggggggggggggggghhh!

  • ppwars

    Is there a VID of the singout?

  • bakyspritz

    We are down to the final three and yet I feel something is missing. I’ve watched all the performance shows and I haven’t really heard anyone sing a song that I feel compelled to watch over and over again on youtube – my barometer for a great performance. I mean they all sing good but what happened to the wow performances? There’s usually a few each season.

    I’m still waiting.

  • Niall

    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not the type to talk back,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  insists Allison, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“but he was asking for it, so fine, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll give it to you, damn it!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    And that, along with her “I’m not cutting myself” remark, cements her place as the most real, normal teen ever. She has emotions and expresses them. She’s polite but she’ll stand up for herself. Hopefully she’s made it much harder for stage kids and pageant kids to succeed on AI in the future.

  • noctem seizure

    “”"”Here is what Kris Allen has:

    Musicianship – he plays guitar and keyboards and is great at both
    Voice – a beautiful voice that has a unique quality that many people prefer to simply loud and obnoxious (thinking of you, Danny)
    Humility – a good thing. Why would he think he had a chance of making it through tonight given all of the strikes against him last night including judges unwarranted criticism, middle spot, duet with Go Go Gokey, and singing back to back songs on a night meant for Adam and Allison
    Looks – he has a sweet, sweet smile and is ridiculously cute
    Artistry – he does put hs signature stamp on everything he sings and makes ithis own even when he is stuck in 70s hard rock night.
    Fans – of all ages who are loyal and who love the guy”"”"

    And the bolded item is the only one that really matters. Also, I think his guitar stylings are crappy and his vocals are often weak, although he has a few moments here and there.

    And here’s a list of people no longer in this competition who should have easily outplaced Kris:

    Alison Iraheta. Alexis Grace. Jessie Langseth. Kristin McNamara. Mishovonna Henson. Felicia Barton. Joanna Pacitti.

    Now what do they all those contestants have in common, hmm? But, for the sake of showing my own gender-balance let me say that it’s a crime that Jamar Rodgers wasn’t put through from Hollywood Week, and he blows Kris out of the water as well.

    This finale is going to be pathetic. I don’t even like Adam, but he has more talent than Kris and Danny put together. Alison, on the other hand, would have stepped up against Adam and BROUGHT IT. She’d have flat-out THROWN-DOWN.

  • chessguy99

    Allison’s sing out was the best performance of the season for me. I watch it and I can just see Simon thinking, Damn this one does have the “it” factor.

  • BlankSlate

    Two interesting lines pop out from Danny’s message/song:
    “Maybe tomorrow the Good Lord will take you away” (wink wink to his Base)
    and
    “Dream On” (as, Dream On Danny from those of us who know better)

    Is Danny a vampire? He sucks the life out of everything he sings.

  • Chipmunk

    Kris better get the pimp spot next week!!!!!

    YES PLEASE (Whatever a pimp spot when there are only 3 contestants is supposed to be!????!!! LOL)

    So that if and when he sucks there will be no more wimp excuses to save his ass!

  • Anastasia72071

    I thought Danny’s comments about his huge FAIL last night were very funny, but he does love to go on and on, doesn’t he?! He reminds me a bit of one of my ex-BFs, whose all-time favourite sayings are “It’s ALL about me!” and “I could be wrong… but I doubt it.” Duuuude(s), I’ve got news for you – you are NOT all that and a bag ‘o’ chips. …Scott, are you lurking on here anywhere? Both you and Danny need to take some lessons in humility, stat. :jittery_tb: :thumbdown_tb: :doh_tb: :flush_tb: LOL

    Allison’s final performance was all kinds of awesome. That kid has a great attitude, and it was touching that even though she had tears streaming down her face, she sang the hell outta that song (even better than last night), and I loved how she went up to the judges’ table and then onto the platform behind it. Rock it, girlfriend!! I’ll miss that firecracker-red hair and smoky voice. I’ve never ever bought an Am. Idol album, but I will be buying Adam’s (and everything afterwards), and I just might buy Alli’s too.

  • http://dcmjlive.wordpress.com dcmjlive

    And the bolded item is the only one that really matters. Also, I think his guitar stylings are crappy and his vocals are often weak, although he has a few moments here and there.

    Well, his looks might have carried him from the top 36 to the top 12 but he would have needed more if he wanted to stay longer. Look at Ace Young. He was Season 5′s heartthrob but he didn’t last long. The thing that Kris has is a huge sense of musicality paired with his marketability in genre.

    Musicality – He has impeccable phrasings, undertones, riffs and etc that just work out really well and help tell a story. If there’s anything missing from the other contestants (save Adam during his Lameberts and Allison during her power ballad nights), it’s his ingenious ability to tell a story out of the song.

    Genre – His genre of soul infused to alternative/folk rock music is what sells in the market lately. His genre for me is the type I like and can’t help but listen to. It’s just easy on the ears and not too over the top.

    If he didn’t have any of this, he’d be the same as Young. He can be comparable to Castro because of how Castro sang Hallelujah but he’s more of Elliott in that he has a solid connection and arrangement ability.

  • noctem seizure

    But see, to me, Kris didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t suck this week even though Simon wanted America to think so. In fact, to me, Krisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s rendition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Coming Togetherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  was pretty awesome!

    Shari, I think you and I are on the same wavelength, as usual. lol.

    The song is called “Come