Top 11 Results – Recap

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Amanda Overmyer is eliminated  

Bottom 3

  • Carly Smithson
  • Kristy Lee Cook
  • Amanda Overmyer

Video

Thanks, Lawrence, for the video!

Amanda Overmyer–Eliminated tonight.   Damn.   I think she did herself no favors when she declared Tuesday night that “Ballads are boring” and  seemed to be sneering at Simon’s advice.   Appearing early in the show, with a  middling performance didn’t help her either.   I think Amanda was somebody you either loved or hated.   Her tough biker-chick persona is not for everyone.   But, that’s exactly why I liked her.   The white chicks on Idol tend to be these pretty little pony princess types.   Amanda is certainly not that.   Although she’s not as versatile as some of her castmates–her vocal ability was limited to blues rock–I think she would have  added  something different to the tour.

I admired Amanda’s  aloof, don’t-mess-with-me attitude, but I can see how that might not be the best strategy for encouraging viewers’ votes.

Here’s the recap:

Hey, the results are in and someone’s number is up! But not before Ryan reveals the “mentors” for this season.  Ãƒâ€š  There are only 4.   I was kinda hoping for 0, especially after hearing the list: Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Neil Diamond.  

Only the inclusion of Dolly really excites me.   Besides her fun, out-sized personality, she’s also a formidable  singer/songwriter and savvy business woman.   LORD Andrew Lloyd Webber makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit–oh the horrors that will be inflicted on these poor kids song choice-wise.   Mariah Carey just pisses me off, because she’s the queen of melisma.   She’s the one who has inspired every middling singer across America to throw horrific runs randomly into every song possible. Ugh.   And I know this won’t be popular, but I like Neil Diamond’s early work, but I think he kinda turned into a hack later on–Rick Rubin notwithstanding.

Ryan recaps last year’s songwriters contest and reminds us that the winner was the  dreadful “This is My Now”.   Now, it’s time to submit your crappiest song to this year’s contest.   The  winner will  be performed by the two “lucky” finalists at this year’s finale.   Before you submit, make sure your tune is full of the lamest, most pathetic cliches you can dream up.   If the song is actually, like, good–you won’t stand a chance. Argh.

Time for the group sing.  Ãƒâ€š  Ãƒâ€š  

Jason Castro and David Cook sound like crap singing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” together.   Somebody had the good sense to turn off Ramiele Malubay’s mic when she dueted with Brooke White on “Here, There and Everywhere”   The cameraman slipped when he was filming Kristy Lee Cook.   Maybe he was thinking of getting his socks blown off.   The medley takes a strange turn when the group  launches into  ”The Sun King” Really, I’m guessing this isn’t what the lads had in mind when they conceived the song  for the Abby Road album.   They finish off the  performance with “The End” and a big pointy pose.   The Beatles earlier tunes made for better medley material   Now, no more Beatles.   OK?   Stick a fork in it… Etc.

Eeps!   It’s Kevin Covais and Jon Peter Lewis sitting together in the audience. Awesome!   They both have product to shill:   Kevin is starring in the movie “College” due to be released April 11.   And JPL is working on an album that drops June 3.

After the recap of last night’s show, the eliminations begin.

The contestants will be brought out on stage one at a time to learn their fates.   The Top 10–the kids who get to go on tour–will be seated together after they get the good news.   The Bottom 3 will be across the stage.   From there,  the eliminated contestant  will be  revealed.

Ryan never mentions how the Bottom 3 was formulated.   Never once does he utter the words, “lowest number of votes.” Remember this.   It becomes important later.

Brooke White comes out first.   Ryan asks her to respond to the judges comments–that her performance was “awkward”.   Brooke says, yeah  it totally was! Ryan says, “America voted, and Brooke…”  ”Hmm hmm,” she responds, rubbing her lips together.   “You are in the Top 10,” Ryan finally says.   Oh sweet relief!   Brooke takes her spot on the couches of safety. She’s a little confused. Ryan has to help her find her seat.

Meanwhile, Carly Smithson is waiting center stage. Ryan says, “Simon wasn’t too keen on your performance last night.   And after the vote NEITHER WAS AMERICA.   Carly YOU are in  our Bottom 3 tonight.”

Carly is in the Bottom 3.   The audience boos. And the judges disagree.   “America definitely got it wrong,” says Paula.   Randy says, “She’s one of the best singers in the whole thing, Dawg.”   Carly takes a seat on a Stool of Doom.

Putting on tin foil hat.   I think Carly was put in the Bottom 3 to cause drama and kick her fan base in gear.   I’m guessing her middling numbers aren’t pleasing TPTB right now.   This is a reality show, the rules are pretty slippery.   As I mentioned above, Ryan wasn’t explicit about the make-up of the Bottom 3.   There you go. My conspiracy theory of the week.

Little David Archuleta is next.   The “mosh pit” (gah I hate calling it that. It’s so NOT a mosh pit) is filled with comely teen-aged girls who start  to scream.   Ryan says, “Lot’s of screaming girls last night and tonight.   I’m sure that’s something you’ll get used to.   You’ll have to because you are in our Top 10!”   David giggles and takes his seat.   He’s going to Disney World on tour.   Creepy stage dad is in the audience tonight. Eep.

Michael Johns takes the stage. Micheal tells Ryan he’s worried.   Will his craptastic performance of “A Day in the Life” spell doom for Michael?   But despite his concern, Michael is firm about last night’s song choice.   He loves “A Day in the Life”.   He would not have sung another.   That kinda attitude  can get a fella kicked off of Idol. But not tonight.   “Michael,” says Ryan, “You’re in the Top Ten.”   “Oh My God!” says Micheal as he nearly collapses on the stage.   His relief is palpable.   He happily takes his seat on the couch.

Time for the Ford video.   This week we get a “behind the scenes” look, and it’s much better than the video itself.   David Cook screaming through a megaphone as the Ed Wood-like director is pretty amusing.   The video, not so much.

More results. David Cook takes the stage.   Ryan asks David how he reacts to Simon’s comment that he looked a little smug last night.   David shrugs, “I don’t.” Smart boy.   “America voted…Sofas! Top 10!” says Ryan.   David claps as he heads to the couches.

Kristy Lee Cook is next.   Ryan asks her how she thinks she did last night.   Kristy thinks she did “pretty good” and that it was her strongest performance.   Not strong enough, however.   “This night is tough, on all of you, I know…”   Kristy smiles knowingly.   “And it’s going to be tough on you,” says Ryan, “You’re in the Bottom 3″   Kristy smiles, nods and takes her seat next to Carly.

Jason Castro takes the stage.   Ryan says, “America voted, Jason, you’re in the Top 10, congratulations.”   Jason runs to the couches, “Let’s tour baby!” he says to Michael and David as he hugs them.

Next, Ramiele Malubay.   She’s very nervous. Her voice is so very teeny-tiny when she answers “a little bit” when Ryan asks her if she regreted her song choice  this week.   Ryan puts his hand on Ramiele’s shoulder, “America voted, Ramie…You’re in the Top 10…”   She breaks into a big smile and takes her seat on the couches.

Time for viewer questions.   This segment is taped before the live show begins.   Probably to foil the Worsters who call in with questions for Carly like, “Hey, plant, how’s it going? PLANT PLANT PLANTY PLANT!!” The segment centers on the lamie-lame assiness of the judges, so I’m going to skip it. Except when Michael Johns admitts to a caller that he peaked in Hollywood.   That  is pretty honest.

Ryan introduces Kellie Pickler, “We’re very happy to welcome a contestant from Season 5 who has grown in so many ways since leaving us…”   Ryan is deadpan and takes a second for a reaction, but there isn’t any.   “…and she’s stolen our hearts in the process.   Take a look at this…”

Kellie gets her own video package tonight.   There are highlights from her run on the show–naughty little minx–and footage from her tour with Rascal Flatts.  Afterward, she sings “Red High Heels” and gets all flirty with the judges.   She looks good in a chic hair do and red dress.   Yay!   There’s Austin Clark on dobro!

Back from break.   The remaining contestants have to cool their heels for a little while longer, while Ryan introduces a clip about the upcoming charity special,  Idol Gives Back.  Ãƒâ€š   Elliott Yamin and Fantasia travelled to a tribe in  Angola to demonstrate how the money raised from last year’s fundraiser was put to work.   They tour health clinics and give away mosquito bed nets to families.   Fantasia sings “Amazing Grace” while Elliott learns that a mom who just had a baby named him Elliott.   He’s blown away by the gesture and tears up a little.   It’s nice.

Now it’s time for more slash and burn!   Syesha Mercado takes center stage. Ryan says, “America voted, and you…are in our Top 10.” Syesha runs to her seat and hugs Ramiele. Chikezie and Amanda Overmyer are left, and they both take center stage.   “After the nationwide vote, Chikezie, you are SAFE this week.   He hugs Amanda, who is the last to take her place in the Bottom 3.

Carly and Kristy Lee join Amanda center stage. We’ll find out who’s out…after the break.

Ryan, back from break, “Carly, Kristy and Amanda are standing here in agony. One of them is leaving us,”   Ryan continues, “After the nationwide vote, Carly…you are safe.”   Of course, Carly is safe! “You’re kidding, me you’re kidding me…” she mouths over and over.   She’s crying as she takes her seat on the couch.

“That means, the contestant going home is either Kristy, or Amanda.”   Ryan asks Simon if America got it right.   “Two weeks running, yes,” he says.   “Kristy,” says Ryan.   “You are SAFE for another week.”

Amanda leaves us tonight, on American Idol…”It’s ok, it’s ok,” Amanda says to Kristy and she motions for her to take her seat.

Amanda is smiling.   “One of the most fearless contestants we’ve ever had on this show,” says Ryan.   Amanda’s goodbye video plays as Ruben Studdard sings. After, Amanda sings out.   She starts off a bit rattled, but then she finds her groove.

 
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  • Nostradamas

    Ramiele’s mic wasn’t on during her duet…..oops!

  • KrazeeK120

    Is it just me, or does it look like they learned that group number about 5 minutes ago?

  • Chuckles

    No matter what the theme, or who’s singing it…

    The group song will always be Wisconsin’s Finest.

    (A massive cheesefest)

  • Chuckles

    WOW! Carly’s bottom three?!?!?!?

  • KrazeeK120

    Carly??? WHAT?!?!

  • http://www.xanga.com/werwanderflugen Preston

    Wow! Carly, in my opinion, gave one of the best performances of the entire competition last night. I am shocked– SHOCKED– that she hit the bottom three!

  • KrazeeK120

    I still think Kristy will be the one going home anyway.

  • Chuckles

    Perhaps a reoccurance of Daughtry Syndrome?

    You know… “hey! He’s GOTTA be safe, so I’ll vote for Elliott…”

    (Guilty as charged)

  • Tony

    Cannot believe that Carly is in the bottom 3. I originally HATED her but she gave the BEST performance last night in my book.

    Interesting night…

  • Nostradamas

    Carly hasn’t exactly caused people to vote for her….with all the controversy….

  • s0x_prisoner

    Carly? Whaaaaat? She was so good last night, she just doesn’t have enough fans.

  • KrazeeK120

    It seems a wee bit early for “Daughtry Syndrome” to be happening already.

  • KTINTN

    It may have had to do w/ her speech last night, saying they all struggled in this biz & ect.
    When in fact we know she had a record deal at one time. Still no excuse to put her in the B3 but that may had something to do w/ it. Just my guess.

  • GwendolynD

    Is this a ploy to get her more votes?

  • Chuckles

    Krazee – I would agree, but the voting patters this year seem to be so overwhelmingly weighted towards David A., there may be such a small difference between the rest that a small shift one way or another may be swinging the votes in a “Daughtry-esque” manner already. I mean, VFTW has kept Amanda out of the bottom so far, or so one might think?

  • ericalina

    extraordinarily excited for neil diamond night. omg.

  • s0x_prisoner

    Haha yeah I love the song “Sweet Caroline”! :)

  • KrazeeK120

    Chuckles – I see what you’re saying. It appears that the teen girls (and probably their mothers) have come out in droves this year for David A.

    For me, I prefer him when I close my eyes. Then I can’t see that incredibly annoying lip-licking thing he does ALL THE TIME!!!

    Also, why are we even bothering with this “competition”? After tonight, we’ll have our tour group. Just crown Archuleta and be done with it.

  • Jovi

    Personally I have a hard time believing that Carly was bottom 3. I would say more than likely it is Idol’s way of “shocking” the public. That or as someone said above, a way to get her more votes. Either way I don’t think America put Carly in the bottom 3, I think that Idol did. And I don’t like her so I didn’t vote for her.

  • Kirsten

    Carly in the bottom 3? I did not expect that. Whoever picked her in the “who is in the bottom 3 but safe” pool will clean up some points (and full bragging rights to them)

    Dolly Parton – Somebody will finally get to sing “I Will Always Love You”. I’m sure they will make a huge fuss about that. I can’t wait to see who gets 9 to 5. If nobody takes it, it needs to be in the group number. Dolly is a very practical person, but will no doubt be a lot of fun.

    Mariah Carey – In a year with no decent belters, they get Mariah to mentor. Should be interesting. Crazy interesting.

    Andrew Lloyd Webber – Simon just loves those Broadway themed nights. Just try making “You should be on Broadway” an insult that night, Simon. ALW has written some torturouse songs with lots of range. I bet David A picks something from “Joseph” to sing. I hope they open up the catalogue beyond his works or some of our more “simpler” singers might have some issues.

    Neil Diamond – This will likely be the best mentor night of the four. He’s written some great tunes for himself and others. I think that people like David C will be able to create something unique.

  • maracaibo

    I really can’t believe Carly is in the bottom three. I think it’s just a trick from TPTB to get her more votes next week. Which is fine. She is a greta singer IMO.

    Being a Michael Johns fan, I have to admit I wanted him to be in the bottom three to see once and for all if he steps it up and quits singing songs he just likes without even thinking if they suit him.

    Oh well..

    Anyways, I really think Kristy is leaving tonight. For sure.

  • MrBennett

    This is pure torture.

    Why did they feel the need to add on 2 minutes to a show that is already too long?

  • http://www.xanga.com/werwanderflugen Preston

    Ryan on Kellie:
    “She’s grown in so many ways since leaving us.”

    Haha! Was that intentional?

  • http://www.idolicious.com Kat

    Oh, I hope there’s actually a Songs of Neil Diamond theme. That would be freakin’ fantastic. Automatic points go to the contestant who sings something from “12 Songs.”

  • MaryS-NJ

    I can believe Carly is in the B3.

    She’s been over-pimped for most of the season. She’s got a good voice – in fact one of the better voices (so did David H.)- but hasn’t done anything really stellar (a “moment”).

    She’s shown no growth as an artist or singer.

    And, most importantly, she has an attitude. I really noticed last night and thought it was a REAL turn off, frankly. She thinks she deserves praise and seems to have a sense of entitlement.

    Just my 2 cents of course, but I don’t think she’s done herself any favors.

    Oh and, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond? SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!11!!@!@!!!! I love them both!

  • KrazeeK120

    ELLIOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ericalina

    if someone sings “hell yeah” from 12 songs, i will probably have a heart attack. i’ve been waiting years for a neil diamond night!

  • Jovi

    I thought Carly showed poor judgment with her attitude last night as well.

    ELLIOTT IS A “FATHER”! LOL. I love it, the little baby’s name is Elliott. How awesome to see Elliott again and he cried. How sweet.

  • Jovi

    OOOOOOO an all girl bottom 3. Carly make the faces, make the emotions look good. lol. Man, I would love it if they sent her packing but we all know they won’t.

  • KrazeeK120

    Well, watching tonight’s show wasn’t a COMPLETE waste of my time…I got to see my favorite ever, Elliott!!!

  • Tony

    Nice surprise to see Elliott & Fantasia.

  • KrazeeK120

    Not sad. I might actually go see the tour now.

    ETA: Kristy = Haley Scarnato II

  • Tony

    LMAO KKKristy is gonna end up and win the whole damn thing.

  • majordude

    I think that there are a lot of people who don’t get the biker thing (Amanda) or the tats thing (Carly). Between the two, I guess a biker chick is more appealing than a chick with scribbles down her arm like a drunk sailor at a free tattoo convention. Her husband has ink in his face! Only whack-jobs like Mike Tyson or Charles Manson pull crap like that.

    That said, I hope Amanda goes.

  • s0x_prisoner

    Well tonight sucked.

    (Except for seeing Elliott. That was the best moment of the night! <3)

  • Jovi

    Yes Carly the camera was on you and you cried on cue. Ugh.

    Wish Kristy had gone but at least now I will know when to go to the bathroom during the concert tour stops.

  • majordude

    Thank goodness that the “Josie & The Pussycats on steroids” experiment is over. Amanda looks like Josie, sings like Janis and dresses like Leather Tuscadero (Happy Days shoutout)… and every time she performed Paula would say that she is original!

  • Easy

    Horrible decision by the voters.

    Amanda goes and Kristi stays? Terrible.

  • Kirsten

    Well, if I go to the tour, at least I’ll have some free time to go to the bathroom.

    I pity the Idols that have to duet with KLK. She’s the total Timex watch of this year (takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’). At least Haley could perform and dance and Sanjaya was good entertainment. I see no redeeming performance qualities for Kristy

  • KrazeeK120

    I wonder who VFTW will choose now??

  • Nostradamas

    Well that’s it….I’m outta’ here……no-one else to give a damn about….padgent singers and Disney short bus riders…..

  • xoxoyc

    So obviously Krisy is cast as the person who overstays her welcome and takes spots from more deserving contestants.

  • St.Lucia

    *whines*

    WHY.WONT.SHE.GO.AWAY.

    Who the heck is voting for Kristy?!?

    I really wouldn’t have cared if Amanda Overmyer went NEXT week, I just wanted her to make the tour so badly. Dangit. I’m irked off.

    I’ll go buy Kristy’s stupid horse back and bribe her to leave the show with it.

    On a positive upside, was shocked! to see Carly in the bottom 3 (although slightly enjoyed watching her totally brought down a notch…)I call fake of her REALLY being in the bottom 3, but that SHOCK! element came in to keep the voters voting.

    On an even greater note…ELLIOTT!!!!! and BABY Elliott!!!! Oh such love.

  • itsalleternal

    It seems Kristy is robbing other contestants on her own – first Alaina, then David, now Amanda…who next?

  • Tony

    Has KKKristy set a record for consecutive bottom 3s yet?

  • jadore

    First Danny, then David H, and now Amanda? Thanks for nothing AI producers :thumbdown_tb:

  • St.Lucia

    We have one every year, don’t we? The contestant that just won’t go away.

    At least last year, I totally LOVED Sanjaya.

  • MrBennett

    I’m disappointed. Loved Amanda. Knew she wouldn’t win but at least hoped she would make the top 10.

    My only consolation is hearing the confirmation that Dolly will be one of the mentors. She’s not just an entertainer, she’s a Goddess!!

  • dukesterathlete

    GOD I HATE THIS PART OF AMERICAN IDOL!- three weeks in a row, and 3 of my 4 favs go home. is kristy lee like haley scarnato’s long lost idol voting twin???when she gets kicked off i really hope they “kick” her off the stage, ryan in all his glory.

    If you would have told me at any point in the competition that Jacuzzi would have gotten more votes than Carley, I would have laughed and slapped u. but if there’s one thing i have learned (and am still learning) its that Idol is rediculously UNPREDICTABLE.

    Oh, and my pool standings have gone to hell. i realize that im really really good at nailing the btm 3 but have no clue how to pick the voter-offer. and i’m to stubborn to split up my points :o ( -> oh well there is always next year

    GO DAVID A!

    ps- man i was deff goin to see the tour for the first time since season 3 but all these crap ppl making it piss me the eff off; david a is my only reason now :o (

  • Lu

    Boy if I had any moeny riding on this pool, I’d be looking at taking out a loan.

    But I’m sure no one here will be surprised when I say…. Awwwwww… Elliott. :)

  • KrazeeK120

    Tony-

    Nikki McKibbin made 5 consecutive bottom appearances (she was voted out on the 5th one). Scott Savol made 3 consecutive appearances, as did Haley Scarnato (Haley was voted out her 3rd time).

  • itsalleternal

    Why are people calling her KKKristy though?

  • Ladybug

    *#@&!!!!!!!!!!! :guns_tb: :guns_tb: :guns_tb:

    The fun factor just went down a whole lot for me.

    At least, other than Mariah No Clothes Carey, I am liking the mentors. Wished Neil still looked like his 70′s self, though. :rolleyes_tb:

  • KrazeeK120

    itsalleternal – I believe that is in reference to an old music video of hers. There is a confederate flag in it.

  • KrazeeK120

    itsalleternal – I believe that is in reference to an old music video of hers. There is a confederate flag in it.

  • primeminister

    DANGGGG, MY POINTS!!!!

    and I liked Amanda, too. She was fun!

    I’d take Haley over Kristy any day. This girl can’t move.

  • itsalleternal

    I don’t like Kristy at all and have wanted her gone for 4 weeks now, but that is just one mean name to call her. I don’t think she is anything like that.

  • dukesterathlete

    oh did anyone catch when Ryan said how, “Kellie Pickler has GROWN in many different ways” since being on the show…i dont think many ppl got that, but if you remember correctly he hinted at her boobjob last season when she was on. Idol is getting reallllllly sexual this season for some reason…i dont know if the mummies and daddies will appreciate that,

  • lg

    I’m so very sad to see Amanda go. She is at least authentic and, regardless of her limited range, knows who she is as a singer. There is no way that Kountry Krapsty deserved top 10 over Amanda.

    On the positive side, my other fave Chikezie made it!!! I love his voice, his fearlessness in trying new things and his personality. What a positive and happy person he is. Go Chikezie!

  • jersey

    dukes, I think most people got that.

  • Tony

    Nikki McKibbin made 5 consecutive bottom appearances (she was voted out on the 5th one). Scott Savol made 3 consecutive appearances, as did Haley Scarnato (Haley was voted out her 3rd time).

    So Nikki did all that and STILL beat out Tamyra, one of my all-time favorite Idols. Hilarious. She is the official “Out Stayed My Welcome” Idol.

    itsalleternal: What KrazeeK120 said

  • MrBennett

    Why are people calling her KKKristy though?

    VFTW actually had a picture of her standing in front of a Confederate flag. Insensitive move on her part, but I think the KKK stuff is a little harsh–unless someone has other evidence of her beliefs in that regard.

  • PrplDva

    I’m p.o’d- thought Amanda should have stayed.

    Is this going to be a boring snoozefest of a season or what?

  • http://kmantoniva.blogspot.com/ KristiVA

    Crap! I didn’t get ANY points this week!!

  • primeminister

    Allow me to vent for a second:

    Kristy can’t sing. She can’t dance. She’s not even that hot.
    …and I got ZERO points in the pool this week.

    (*&#$*()#^%&*^#$%&*^@

  • KrazeeK120

    I know I’m in the complete minority here, but Amanda was my least favorite of the 11 and I’m not at all sad to see her go. It’s nothing against Amanda herself, she is just REALLY not my style.

    I’m not saying I like Kristy though. I hope she goes next.

  • MN Sue

    I’m wondering if the mentors will appear in the announced order? If so, KLC will be around to sing Dolly stuff. It’s very possible she will accidently click on something good and be around to torment us for another week.

  • MrBennett

    I know Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m in the complete minority here, but Amanda was my least favorite of the 11 and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not at all sad to see her go.

    That’s interesting. Because I thought I was in the minority for liking Amanda so much.

    Perception is a funny thing.

  • Trina

    Being a Michael Johns fan, I have to admit I wanted him to be in the bottom three to see once and for all if he steps it up and quits singing songs he just likes without even thinking if they suit him.

    He looked like he was ready to throw up right before being told he was safe, and he certainly sounded like he realized tonight when answering the question he was given that he needs to step it up. I don’t really care where he ends up placing now, I just want the hotness on tour.

    Not sure what to make of Carly. I thought she gave one of the best performances but if you don’t have the fanbase to powervote it’s pretty easy to end up there even with a great performance.

    Elliott made me cry tonight.

  • flicker

    I hate to see Amanda go. I really like the way she teased her songs up high, and put black eyeliner on ‘em. It’s gonna be a more boring season without her, for me.

    On a happy note, Austin Clark was playing with Kellie tonight! Yay, Austin!

  • Lu

    I kinda get the feeling that Amanda was ready to go. Elliott made me cry too. I think Kellie did great tonight. I’d really like to see her perform with Dolly someday.

  • Chicago-sally

    Too bad for Amanda, I really liked her. I hope she gets an agent and starts a musical-entertainment career. She looks good, she can work a stage. That was a bad choice by America. She had personality and spunk. Now we’re left with blandness.

    And did you notice that Ryan stated “You’re going on tour?” Is the prize for being in the top 10, going on tour? And not the record contract?

    Let’s hope a big old scandal hits one of the other idols (Kristy lee?) and they recall Amanda. Mark my words, the ratings are going down the tubes. the most interesting people are cut early, and we’re left with blandness.

  • MN Sue

    Amanda would have skeered the filling otta the roaming PopTarts. It would have been ugly!

  • lg

    Austin was there? Dang, I totally missed that.

    It was good to see Kellie P again, who is a much better rep of real country than Kristy is. Kellie is not my fave country singer but I’ll take her over Kristy anyday – UGH.

  • St.Lucia

    You know, I spent all of season 5 (until she was kicked off) loathing Kellie Pickler. Couldn’t stand her.

    I must say now, I see her (and her breasts, wow she sure isn’t being shy about showing those off) in an entirely new light. I find her so gosh darn endearing, and she had such a wonderful stage presence tonight that I thoroughly enjoyed her.

    And while I never thought I’d say, I MISS her quirky, with occasional blonde moments, personality. She kept things interesting

    Yay for Kellie Pickler!

    Can we put her back in this season? Just for fun?

  • KrazeeK120

    Well said, St. Lucia.

  • Margaux

    It was just “exposed” on Fox Boston News that the final montage is made up of clips from dress rehearsal, not the actual TV performances. Shocking. The public is being misled.

    We’ve known that for years, right?

  • http://www.myspace.com/gundomom CarieB

    I got squat on points tonight. Awww, Amanda. I will miss you on the show and on the tour, but you – you will definitely front a band and I wish you tremendous success.

  • MaryS-NJ

    First Danny, then David H, and now Amanda? Thanks for nothing AI producers

    I second that. Drat. Amanda and Danny were fun and would have been a welcome addition to the tour. David H. was one of my favorite voices.

    Sigh.

    At least Jason is still there and Chikezie seems to be the only remaining underdog to root for.

    Kristy is definitely Scarnato 2.0. Grr.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Amanda would have skeered the filling otta the roaming PopTarts. It would have been ugly!

    LMAO!!!

    Loved Kellie. Loved Elliott and Fantasia, that was a really sweet clip. Pissed that Amanda is gone. I too wanted her on the tour. And I’m so.freaking.ready for the lesser of the two Cooks to leave. She’s already outstayed her welcome. By like, 3 weeks.

    They always make a big deal out of the top 10 going on tour. This is not a new thing. They make a big deal because, um, it IS a pretty big deal. They supposedly get a pretty hefty paycheck for it (depending on their ultimate placement on the show, of course.), and for most of them, it’s the first (and only) time they’ll play to audiences that big.

  • catdog

    No way in hell Carly was voted in the bottom by America! This is Idol’s drama ploy used every year. Remember Ruben in the bottom?

    Top 10 should be good in concert – Kristy – well, not too much. But maybe now she can buy her horse back!!!

  • longsong

    Shoot! I would’ve loved to have seen Amanda sing a ballad! That actually would’ve been interesting. Stevie Nicks had a rough voice and that ballad she sang that went something like “even children get older, and I’m getting older to….” is one of my favorites even though she wasn’t usually my cup of tea.

    Clearly the tour would’ve been much more interesting with her, I just wish she’d shown a teensy bit more versatility.

  • GeminiDolly

    I am not happy about Amanda leaving. She certainly would have been more entertaining on tour than KLC, IMO. But, I am so happy for Jason. His reaction was so cute.

  • Chuckles

    Great night tonight.

    My top 10:

    1) Any time we get to see Elliott is A Good Thing. What a sweet guy.
    2) Another chance to see Ms. Pickler and her new ‘pups’.
    Ryan loves to play that up.
    3) A Squeeeeeee and a Leather Tuscadero shoutout. Life is good.
    4) Two of “Randy’s Ringers” in the bottom three – coincidence?
    5) Simon made uncomfortable. Hehehe.
    6) Paula Simon liplock v2? Ewwwww. T M I
    7) Good mentor choices. Dolly will help the obvious country choices shine. 8) No more Beatles. Thank Gawd.
    9) The life has been sucked right outa my Fun Office Pools chances – dangit.

    and…
    10) David A licks his lips constantly because he has worn (and my still wear)
    a dental retainer, and is still showing after effects
    of his vocal chord paralysis and strep throat several weeks ago.

    (see http://davidarchuleta411.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html for info)

  • jpfan

    I figured Amanda and Kristy would be the bottom 2 and actually found myself wishing Amanda would leave. She’s been pretty sour and last night’s backtalking hurt her. I don’t buy Carly in the bottom 3 but who knows. Maybe the talk about the bird hurt her as well. I’m prettty sure David A,C and Jason are getting most of the votes with Brooke coming in 4th. The rest are probably fighting over crumbs. Maybe America didn’t want that many rockers on the tour.

    I’m starting to miss David Hernandez alot. None of these kids can move let alone dance and the group song was really, really bad.

  • MN Sue

    And Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so.freaking ready for the lesser of the two Cooks to leave.

    Yup, too many cooks in the kitchen.

    Longsong – Stevie Nicks could follow a melody. Amanda never showed me evidence of that, not as a soloist or in a group sing.

  • Chicago-sally

    The most interesting performer is gone. Watch — the ratings are going down the tubes! No personality left. No stage performer left. It should have been Kristy. We needed Amanda for just one more week.

  • bean99

    I’m sorry that Amanda won’t be on tour although I think she would have gone next week. Kristy should absolutely have gone tonight. It’s just pure torment with her being so close to leaving, yet so far. :down_tb:

    On the plus side my guys are still in it. I had a feeling that Michael was safe after Carly was the surprise bottom 3. Carly and her fans should use it as a wake up call. I liked that Michael got a question and was able to joke about when he hit his peak. Has he been reading this blog?

    I didn’t like Kellie during the season either but grew to like her later although she’s a little too country for my taste. It was nice seeing Elliott on the film, and big Elliott too. :wink1_tb:

  • primeminister

    I hear the studio recordings are out. I’m about to check them out now. Did anyone pre-order? Which ones are worth the listen?

  • iloveoliver

    Gosh it was so good to see Elliott. He’s my man. I love that my man and his voice. It was endearing to see someone so truly moved as he was. Just show’s the heart he has in him.

  • Chicago-sally

    Kellie P is an example of “personality” and remember what a tough time she had? Kellie = Amanda = personality and being different. That’s what AI needs and they don’t have it now. Everybody is going to play it safe!

  • JOJOSIE

    The video of Kristi and the Confederate flag has been over done IMO. The flag was in a frame so I thought she was probably singing at a museum or hall. It wasn’t a unfurled flag, it was just on a wall in the background. It was probably just a coincidence that it was in the picture. After saying that I want her to go home. I’m not sure who’s voting for her but I hope they stop, enough already. She has stayed while David H went home. I’m gravitating to Micheal and David C. Carly deserves to stay if this really is a singing contest.

  • judy

    I was so happy that Carly was in the bottom three, then I realized this will just give her another thing to whine about and now I’m sad. Now she will whine about being beaten into the ground by the mean old record label and working harder than anyone else has in the world -and NOW she has been knocked down by the American voters who voted her into the bottom three. No one likes a whiner, Carly.

    I can’t believe Kristy is still around and I’m disappointed Amanda went – at least she picked up the pace among the girls.

    Neil Diamond – yes!! I think he’ll be an awesome mentor. I was a huge fan of him way back when. His concerts were awesome. All I can think of is seeing Jason singing “Solitary Man” or maybe “Red, Red Wine”.

    Pickler was great. Why didn’t I like her this much during S5?

    And Elliott – what can I say? I just love that guy. and little baby Elliott. that was sweet.

  • KrazeeK120

    I’m so glad that they’ve asked Elliott to come back to perform last season and now, to take part in the Idol Gives Back event. I think he might be the biggest surprise of all contestants who have ever been on the show. I think TPTB severely underestimated him. Not only does he have an amazing voice, but he seems to be a genuinely nice person. An independent album going gold? Not too shabby, Elliott. I hope he keeps it up.

  • bean99

    I’m okay with Dolly and Neil Diamond as mentors but not Mariah. I just hope they don’t stick them with her songs. I’m not so sure Dolly songs would be good for most of them either but Neil Diamond songs might.

  • gabam

    I’m glad Amanda’s gone. Actually, I didn’t care which of the bottom three left. I didn’t really like any of them. I wish I had David H on tour instead of Kristy.

  • maracaibo

    On the plus side my guys are still in it. I had a feeling that Michael was safe after Carly was the surprise bottom 3. Carly and her fans should use it as a wake up call. I liked that Michael got a question and was able to joke about when he hit his peak. Has he been reading this blog?

    I loved that too.
    I guess he does reads some forums or blogs about him and his past performances. It’s refreshing to see he doesn’t take himself too seriously, but that can hurt him,who knows.

    Let’s hope he finally steps it up, please Michael, I am begging you. If not, you might be gone before Kristy next week. Just saying.

    I can’t believe Kristy made the tour, I guess they needed someone country.
    Amanda deserved it so much more.
    I was sad to see her go.

  • sammwiz

    I hope that when Dolly comes on as mentor it is just a Country theme and not just Dolly songs. I don’t think that would be good at all.

  • tinawina

    Well, that blew. NO points this week. And, more importantly, no Amanda! I’m sad. :-(

  • poporange

    I found Amanda leaving disturbing I had a feeling that Kristy would be the safe one..Not into Amandas singing but she had energy and was fun.
    Kellie P looked nice,has a spunky personality and sings good enough .
    I guess not into the idol gives back thing even if I know the idols had a good expearinance helping out and raises awareness and money. Apart of me is for the regular joes who do that do not want the attention..

    Elliott I think he is a nice guy and sings good. What bugs me about him the same that bugs some about David A..I do not think he is the only person with a big heart or the greatest singer ever.Elliott is not perfect waiting for him toswear and I just have diferent taste in music.

  • judy

    And Carly’s fake crying face as soon as the camera was on her didn’t fool me!!

  • MrBennett

    It warms my heart to see so many positive comments about Amanda. I guess I was wrong to think I was in the minority as one of her fans.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    I need to be in bed but one more post:

    I liked that Michael got a question and was able to joke about when he hit his peak. Has he been reading this blog?

    LOL I thought that was great too. Endeared me to him a little more, after he’s been losing ground with me. I just want him to pick a song that he KNOWS he can nail, not just one that he likes, and NAIL IT!

    DCook (along with Jason and Brooke) will be a highlight of the tour for me. And I’m stating this now – I will not be held responsible for any fantarding that occurs should I actually get to meet him. Heh.

  • hickifino

    I finally figured out who Carly Smithson looks like – Boy George! http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2256313088/nm0004954

    They could be sister and brother!

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    I see Brooke with a guitar >> singing Coat of Many Colors…..Syesha will probaly go for the Whitney version >I Will Always Love You….Carly could do Jolene……I will finish the list when I find out if Dolly is next week….Good to see you guys playing nice…I am blowing kisses…..

  • JOJOSIE

    But Carley sings alot better than Boy George IMO. Not much Carly love here and I wonder why. If she cries it’s fake. If Elliott or Jason or some other favorite does it’s sweet and so heartfelt. I think she deserves a little more respect as the girl can sing and she hasn’t kicked any dogs or teased any children or old folks. I thought it was three strikes and your out not one and then your not deserving anymore. I don’t think she can win but I’ll throw her a few votes along with some favorites of mine cause like I said before she can sing. :o hmy_tb:

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    Oh….and if Kristy Cook can really blow someone out of their socks…she needs to put up or shut up…..Did Dolly write Amazing Grace????….just wondering :wink_wp:

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Not much Carly love here and I wonder why. If she cries it’s fake. If Elliott or Jason or some other favorite does it’s sweet and so heartfelt.

    Be careful not to lecture your fellow posters. Everyone is entitled to an opinon here without being questioned. Thank you.

  • Grammie Kari

    I think America got it right. I just don’t think Amanda wanted it as bad as Kristy did. Attitude, attitude, attitude just cost Amanad about $100,000.

    I have been requesting Neil Diamond and Carole King as mentors for 5 years! I am so happy Neil will be here!! Maybe it will help the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame realize this man BELONGS in the Rock Hall! Awesome, just awesome! Love Dolly, too!

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/iamthepurplewalrus purplesmile

    It’s nice to see Elliott on the show. That baby E is cute!

    Sorry to see Amanda go (before Kristy!!!). :(

    Elliott I think he is a nice guy and sings good. What bugs me about him the same that bugs some about David A..I do not think he is the only person with a big heart or the greatest singer ever.Elliott is not perfect waiting for him toswear and I just have diferent taste in music.

    Oh, pop…Elliott swears. ;)

    I’ve heard some of the iTunes tracks. My favorite this week is David A’s so far. Michael’s is still nice, but not better than Across The Universe. Carly’s I also like. Michelle is not doing it for me as well as Jason’s other songs have. I still adore him, though. Hee. ;)

  • beckhome

    I’ve decided that this year it’s the judges (with the exception of Simon) who suck! If I hear one more “dude, check it out”, or “pitchy”, I’m going to go postal on my TV. To tell Carly that she needs to stay away from ballads like Blackbird so she can show her power, but then turn right around and say that the singers need to switch it up, ARGH! And memo to Pauala: “it’s not a fashion show, it’s a singing show”. Your “you look great” euphemism translated “you’re singing stunk, but you look marvellous” is about to trigger yet another postal moment on my TV.

    Granted, Simon looks like he’s mailing it in this year, and he definitely needs to take lessons from Dicko about how to give constructive criticism without reducing someone to a quivering mass of protoplasm. But compared to Randy “I know Mariah” and Pauler, he’s a breath of fresh air.

    There, I feel better now!

  • just sayin

    Kristy Lee is still in there because she is the only “country” singer in the bunch. She’s not much of a country singer, but she’s the closest thing they’ve got. There are a lot of country music fans who watch AI. Sure wish they’d kept the cute farm boy……

  • Caffiend

    I wonder if the tattoos are turning potential Carly voters off.

  • judy

    My thing with the judges this year is with Randy. I don’t know what the hell he’s talking about anymore. Simon and Paula have pretty much remained the same.

  • skylight1219

    Call me crazy, or whatever, but, I can hear country sounds in Chikezie.I think he might like this genre too,a s for the past 2 weeks, he’s let loose with some bluegrass sounds.

  • primeminister

    Here’s my take on the iTunes “Studio Versions” this week:

    1. Brooke – Kind of average, but it’s light and happy. Very Brooke. I like it, and it’s probably the only one I’ll listen…and dance in my room to. heh.

    2. Jason – The vocals are pretty smooth but a little bland. It’s surprisingly upbeat, maybe a little too upbeat. I don’t know…not particularly special, but it’s OK.

    3. Carly – She doesn’t sound like a chipmunk this week. Her vocals are polished, solid, and deep (unlike Jason’s, which came across as a little one-dimensional). Except for some screaming at the end, it’s one of the better ones this week (if you like her live performance, that is).

    4. Michael – It’s still a bit of a mess (the falsetto doesn’t work in the studio either), and his raspy tone doesn’t doesn’t mash as well with this song as it did with last week’s song.

    5. Archuleta – ZZZZzzzz. Solid vocals though.

    I didn’t get the rest.

  • vixen

    loved seeing elliott (and baby!elliott) tonight. he’s one of my all-time favorites. *heart*

    would much rather have seen amanda on tour than kristy, sigh.

    high point of the night for me, by a long shot, was the dcook/castro duet on “while my guitar gently weeps.” that was 15 seconds of EEEEEEE for this girl.

    re: studio mp3s – i bought dcook’s and carly’s and liked them both, fwiw.

  • gabam

    Yesterday on the TV show, “Extra”, Simon was asked who should go home. He said Amanda. He also added that Kristy should go soon. No wonder he had that satisfied look on his face when Amanda’s name was announced.

    MJ, wasn’t that JPL sitting in the audience next to Kevin C (Chicken Little)? I think it was. I thought of you immediately when I saw him.

  • Tony

    Elliott is not perfect waiting for him toswear and I just have diferent taste in music.

    lol. In an interview, Elliott called Taylor an “asshole” (endearingly, though) and dropped the F-bomb a few times in the same interview. Although he’s known as one of the kindest, most humble contestants, he’s a real guy, too. Personally, he’s MY favorite contestant but I don’t think he’s a saint.

    Or maybe he is. lol

  • Diana

    Aww, I wasn’t a fan but I thought Michael was very humble and endearing tonight. He doesn’t seem to have a big ego. David Cook might be a different story — we’ll see.

    I’m a little confused by the requirement that the winner of AI be able to perform across all musical genres. Aren’t most successful artists tied to one style (re: Amanda)? Just a thought.

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    I’m really sorry Amanda went home last night. I liked her attitude. She didn’t argue with the judges. She took in what they said and as shown this week in her more precise enunciation, made changes she agreed with. I also don’t think she argued with anyone this week – was just explaining her decision making. She was refreshing. I wonder if she will try to pursue a full time music career now or if she’ll go back to nursing with some singing on the side.

    It also did not surprise me that Carly was in the bottom three. She has lots of things working against her: her prior experience, her tatoos, her false modesty, her attitude and her whining. In trying to appeal to middle America, there are people all over the place that are going to be pissed off by one or more of these things. She’s not going to have the teens or tweens rooting for her so she has to appeal to adults. That’s a much more diverse and difficult audience. Where’s her fan base?

    But oh how I wish it had been Kristy that had gone.

  • Chicago-sally

    I think America got it right. I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Amanda wanted it as bad as Kristy did. Attitude, attitude, attitude just cost Amanad about $100,000.

    How do you figure she lost $100,000? Where did that amount come from?

    Amanda = Kelly P. = personality

    AI lost big time. Sure the woman couldn’t sing a lick but she had personality to spread.

  • Former_AI_Junkie

    For the producers to put Carly in the bottom 3 this early reeks of desperation.

    She’s not getting nearly as much support as TPTB thought she would.

    Hey Carly, get a clue – nobody likes you, you crooked-toothed ho.

    God I hate that bitch.

    Oh and this is 100% real – from top 11 performances night:

    http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5857/shitsonvw7.jpg

    See, everybody hates Carly !

  • flicker

    Sally, I think they make a pretty good salary from touring. I’m guessing that’s what the poster meant by losing $100,000.

  • daisy

    Amanda leaving, blech, the tour just lost some energy, spunk and variety, the blandness of some of the singers this yr will make for a very tour mellow show. Was not surprised about Carly in the bottom three, but felt that the stylist who suggested that horrendous outfit the other night should have been there instead, the kids are dressed like crap this yr, I am almost missing the yellow dress, lol.

    have missed the past two performance nights due to lacrosse and soccer and needed to catch up on the videos and audio clips.
    Jason C sounds sweet on audio, reminds me of my old folkie singers with their sincere yearning voices, and photos on the cover of the album wearing denim work shirts, their long tresses,and the great outdoors. The always sang great breakup songs, but could be a bit boring after a bit, requiring me to listen to the Stones on high volume.
    really liking David A despite his age, kid has got potential

  • tommy gunne

    All I can say is that Amanda’s elimination was bogus, I just don’t get why the producers throw off certain contestants short of the marketing aspect. They should learn from their previous errors.

    By the way, I heard last year’s Nicole Tranquillo will be on the Carneige Mellon University stage with Dice Raw and “The Roots” on April 17th. I’m going to be there, that girl was soooo robbed last year.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    Once again… Michael sounds better on the recorded version of his song than he does singing it live. As previously noted above, his voice doesn’t fit this song quite as well as “Across the Universe” but he does sound great.

    Love David Cook’s. That is all. :)

    DCook, Brooke, Jason, and probably Michael will be highlights of the tour for me. Kristy will be my bathroom break.

  • JJ

    I really find it hard to believe that Amanda had less votes than Kristy Lee. Oh boy, can’t wait to hear Amazing Grace on tour.

    Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the mentors??? I can’t wait to hear David Archuleta sing Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.

    However, if anyone can sing this song, and nail it, they’ve got my vote:

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=rDHoTOgeNWE

  • dancin

    i was shocked that carly was in bottom 3 (not that shes a fav of mine) but didnt expect it

    as for amanda and kristy… most deserving to stay for the tour AmAnDa for sure (again not my fav and wouldnt have won it anyway but diff)

    well next week i can do the dishes during kristy’s song lol i just dont like her voice AT ALL

  • sciencefan

    KrazeeK120 Mar 19th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
    And did you notice that Ryan stated à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going on tour?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Is the prize for being in the top 10, going on tour? And not the record contract?

    At this point, he can’t promise everyone a recording contract, but he CAN promise the Top 10 that they’re going on tour.

    Margaux Mar 19th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
    It was just à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“exposedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on Fox Boston News that the final montage is made up of clips from dress rehearsal, not the actual TV performances. Shocking. The public is being misled.
    Weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve known that for years, right?

    Yes, we have. That’s the media for you.

    longsong Mar 19th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
    Shoot! I wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve loved to have seen Amanda sing a ballad! That actually wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been interesting. Stevie Nicks had a rough voice and that ballad she sang that went something like à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“even children get older, and Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m getting older toà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is one of my favorites even though she wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t usually my cup of tea.
    Clearly the tour wouldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been much more interesting with her, I just wish sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d shown a teensy bit more versatility.

    A Stevie Nicks song would have been a good idea!
    I really enjoyed Amanda for her entertainment factor, but I think it’s probably a good thing that sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not going on the tour. Remember when she tried to sing “Carry On My Wayward Son”? She could NOT carry the slow part of the song at ALL. I was surprised that Amanda went home last night. I was enjoying her offerings, but realistically, she was the most limited contestant, vocally.

    jpfan Mar 19th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
    I figured Amanda and Kristy would be the bottom 2 and actually found myself wishing Amanda would leave. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been pretty sour and last nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s backtalking hurt her. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t buy Carly in the bottom 3 but who knows. Maybe the talk about the bird hurt her as well.

    I don’t think the contestants realize how damaging their comments can be, even if they’re not being sassy.

    JOJOSIE Mar 19th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
    The video of Kristi and the Confederate flag has been over done IMO. The flag was in a frame so I thought she was probably singing at a museum or hall.

    It’s too bad people have made such a big deal out of a preserved antique.

    I, too, was shocked that Carly was in the bottom 3! I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get that, at all.

    I thought for sure Kristy was going home last night, but hey, at least now weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have a chance to see her à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“sing Simonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s socks offà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen some other clips of her singing, and she IS good. Now that sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not sick anymore, perhaps sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll pull ahead in the race.

  • cheese

    Next week’s theme has been confirmed as “Year You Were Born” aka 80s week, Part 2

    http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z0z246z1z8&ID=4062

    Brooke White (1983)
    David Archuleta (1990)
    Carly Smithson (1983)
    David Cook (1982)
    Ramiele Malubay(1987)
    Chikezie (1985)
    Syesha Mercado (1987)
    Jason Castro (1987)
    Kristy Lee Cook (1984)
    Michael Johns (1978)

    *I found the list of birth years at another site and assume it’s accurate. The link isn’t working right. The theme is announced in the press release regarding Amanda’s elimination.

  • KrazeeK120

    I haven’t read through every single post, so I’m not 100% positive this hasn’t already been mentioned, but I was sooooooooooooooooo creeped out with the Simon/Paula kissing bit. I was watching the show by myself, but it still made me very uncomfortable!! Anyone else??

    Also, I wonder if Amanda’s ultimate downfall was looking like she just didn’t care to be there. I think she did want to be there, but her personality indicated otherwise. She looked like she was putting very little effort in anything that had to do with the group. Part of being on the show is doing group performances, Amanda!! And, she acted like she totally didn’t care that she got kicked off. Again, probably just her personality, but I bet she lost a lot of votes that way.

  • Karen

    I am so pissed. The tour could have included Danny, David H, and Amanda, but instead we’ll have three boring singers in Ramiele, Syesha, and Kristy Lee. Last year Chris Sligh and Melinda were both from my neck of the woods and it was easy to go to the tour. This year there’s no one from the South (Florida isn’t considered the South LOL), so it will be hard to go anyway. And with this crew I’m not going out of my way.

    BTW, maybe Amanda wanted to leave? Did you so her when the 3 girls were standing up there, and Carly was being all motherly with her arms around the other two, and Amanda just stood there with her arms by her sides, not touching the others? Then when KLC was safe, she turned around to Amanda and was obviously saying “OMG it should have been me?” and Amanda was all like “It’s okay, it’s okay”? Maybe Amanda never thought she would make it that far, her friends talked her into auditioning, sounds like a fun time, what?I made the top 24, then top 12, then no way am I putting up with all TPTB’s rules. Maybe she was ready to go. Maybe she even asked to go. But I’m still pissed. :guns_tb:

  • calimari

    I was surprised with the bottom 3 but mostly that KLC hasn’t been taken down yet. I think calling her the Haley Scarnato of this year is an insult to Haley. Haley was no great talent, but she was far sexier, could move, and could sing better. Can’t believe Amanda went home. I knew she wouldn’t go beyond, say, 6th place, but I thought for sure she would go on tour. She would have added a very cool dimension to the tour. Then again, maybe they are planning lots of group numbers on the tour and, based on the Beatles medly, you can see that they have a problem figuring out how to give Amanda a “showcase moment.” I thought Archie did really well opening with “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” though. Can someone please disconnect KLC’s phone lines next week? She in no way deserved this over Amanda or David.

  • Karen

    Also, I read in my local paper (Dolly’s backdoor practically) that she is on April 1-2, which is top 9 week. So you know KLC isn’t going anywhere next week so she can be around to sing country.

  • Kirsten

    Next weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s theme has been confirmed as à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Year You Were Bornà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  aka 80s week, Part 2

    What is with the repeat themes this year? Since Nigel had already boasted that they were going to do “Birth Year”, couldn’t he have done a little math and realize he would be basically repeating a theme (two weeks later). Nigel is really slipping this year. Six weeks in and we are going to have two repeated themes. If he’d put a little thought into it, he could have had Top 16 week be 90s week or something.

    Top 100 Songs of 1982 – David C (Let’s see if he can rock out “Chariots of Fire”)
    Top 100 Songs of 1983 – Brooke, Carly (“Gloria” is from that year…I may get my wish)
    Top 100 Songs of 1984 – Kristy Lee (look out 1984!)
    Top 100 Songs of 1985 – Chikezie
    Top 100 Songs of 1987 – Ramiele, Syesha, Jason

    And I’ve hit my link limit for this post

  • calimari

    I think Amanda wanted to stay a little longer. She mentioned she was sad to be missing the tour. I just hope this experience has given her enough exposure to maybe be picked up as a front girl for a rock band somewhere.

  • panz

    Still surprised/disappointed that Amanda didn’t make the tour. Her style look is not for everyone but she brought something different and knew how to perform.

    KLC is wooden, can’t sing and is well beyond her stay on date for this show. She has got to go, and soon. I assume VFTW will take her on next.

    Unfortunately, as Karen said, the tour will be subjected to Kristy Lee, Ramiele, and Syesha. Of those three, maybe Syesha has a (remote) prayer of being entertaining. Hard to justify paying good money when 30 percent of the tour performers are duds. Lots of opportunities for runs for snacks or to the bathroom, I guess.

  • JJ

    I’ll bite:

    Brooke White (1983)- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
    David Archuleta (1990)- I Didn’t Start the Fire
    Carly Smithson (1983)- Come on Eileen
    David Cook (1982)-Oh Pretty Woman (the VAn Halen version)
    Ramiele Malubay(1987)-Open Your Heart
    Chikezie (1985)- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
    Syesha Mercado (1987)- Rhythm is gonna Get YOu
    Jason Castro (1987)-Brilliant Disguise
    Kristy Lee Cook (1984)- Ghostbusters (maybe this will get rid of her)
    Michael Johns (1978) – You’re in My Heart

  • cheese

    The only good thing about Ramiele, Syesha and Kristy still being in is that the top 6 should be very heavy on the boys. I can’t see any of the guys leaving before these 3 unless they improve drastically.

    I agree with Kirsten that the repeated 80s theme is stupid. (I may be bitter because my favorite has some truly crappy music to choose from in 1982) What happened to the iTunes Top 100 theme?

  • momof3

    This is my first post. I really enjoy the site and the witty comments. Have to admit, I have only watched the show in passing, until this year. I am a grad of Texas A&M and heard one of our alum would be on the show. Shocking…A&M has only about 4 hippies on campus and one is on the show! But you know Lyle Lovett is also an Aggie.hmmm.

    I must comment on this Carly chick and the “7″ tatoo on her knuckle. To me that is the creepiest thing I have seen in a long time. So desperate. I heard “Blackbird” later (without having to look at her and her shiny shirt that Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Isle would have died to wear juxtaposed against more creepy tatoos) and it sounded nice. But, I can’t stand to look at her. And I read her mom is the ultimate BIAAACH…claiming that Carly is the ONLY bonafide STAR on the show.

    Anyway, my kids are all firmly in the Archuleta corner (they alwaysgo for the cute/nice one). I am also in the Archuleta corner (I always go for the most talented one). He is the perfect storm. But, if I were going for the cute one…Oh Michael, Oh Jason!

  • LoveU

    Does anyone else feel slightly sorry for Kristi like I do?

    I just hate it for her because every elimination show she KNOWS she is in the bottom 3 and she KNOWS “better” contestants are going home before she does. She seems to know that people don’t like her.

    Remember last week when she apologized for having to sing “Eight Days a Week” again? And she was obviously upset about Amanda being cut before her.

    Also, she can do nothing right for the judges. She is damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. After getting blasted by them for mixing things up on “Eight Days a Week”, she is true to the original song this week and gets slammed for not “mixing it up”.

    I’m not voting for her, but honestly, I feel badly for her. I don’t think she’s THAT horrible. She was good on the journey song. TPTB are just p*ssed because she was canon fodder and she won’t go away.

    Also, Kristi should really do some hair commercials.

  • jadore

    “Kristy Lee Cook (1984)- Ghostbusters (maybe this will get rid of her)”

    Awesome :lol_tb:

  • t2

    Welcome to the fun, momof3.

    And whoever posted this (paraphrased):

    “we could have had Danny Noriega, David Hernandez and Amanda O — and instead we have Kristie Lee, SNOsha and Chikezie”

    owes me a tissue.

    I thought last night’s show was all sorts of fun until I was reminded about my sweet little Hernandez and my very amusing Danny. Sniff…

  • Former_AI_Junkie

    TPTB are just p*ssed because she was canon fodder and she wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t go away.

    No, they’re pissed because she’s one of their PLANTS and she’s let them down.

    Please don’t feel sorry for this lying (sold her horse my ass) dumbass. Feel sorry for Danny and Amanda who are entertaining and awesome and had to be replaced by the likes of Stripper Boy and KKKristy.

  • poporange

    Purp–thanks fro bringing back down to reality you are right….
    Sometimes it gets hard to diferences between the artist the media creates and the artist in real life who is just a person who sings. If that makes sence .

  • poporange

    crap still can not delete …That does not make sence oh well…

    Amanda -a part what did her in maybe was her talking back …
    Does anyne notice the ones with the flashy personalities on AI are now gone? Daivid H,Danny and now Amanda……

    Daivd C- some precieved some ataitude but is the pop rocker.

  • primeminister

    Just to respond to some of the comments above:

    Also, I read in my local paper (Dollyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s backdoor practically) that she is on April 1-2, which is top 9 week. So you know KLC isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going anywhere next week so she can be around to sing country.

    So, I’m guessing Kristy will go out the week of the Top 8. Unless we have a big shocker, she’ll outlast Ramiele, Syesha, or Chikezie.

    Does anyone else feel slightly sorry for Kristi like I do?

    I just hate it for her because every elimination show she KNOWS she is in the bottom 3 and she KNOWS à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“betterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  contestants are going home before she does. She seems to know that people donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like her.

    Remember last week when she apologized for having to sing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Eight Days a Weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  again? And she was obviously upset about Amanda being cut before her.

    Not at all. In my opinion, she thinks deserves to stay. Remember in the Top 11 week after Simon’s comments, she said, “Some people like it and some people don’t.” PISSED me off!

    The tour could have included Danny, David H, and Amanda, but instead weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have three boring singers in Ramiele, Syesha, and Kristy Lee

    SIGH……………

    ******************************

    Thanks, Kristen, for the links.

  • rher

    I’m glad there are a few people that see the lack of musical talent in Ramiele. Sure, she can sing. But who want a robot (although she is a cute, smiley one)? I have picked her to leave in the pool just about every week, just because I am hoping (i.e., WANTING) that she would leave. In the perfect world, we would have Ramiele and Kristy and even Syesha leaving before any of the guys. At least Amanda, although not blessed with the greatest voice, was entertaining. I find Ramiele even less entertaining than Kristy, because sometimes I enjoy a good train wreck.

  • calimari

    Hmm…cute smiley robot who can sing….worked for Carrie Underwood. Ramiele will be around a little longer.

  • tinawina

    Ramielle isn’t going anywhere. She has a massive fanbase. But I agree, she is being done in by her complete and utter lack of musical savvy. The girl sings fantastically, but it’s like she has no understanding of her instrument.

    I have to say, I really don’t see who can take down Archie at this point. Of the people left who are capable of jumping though the musical hoops (Carly, Michael, perhaps David C.) Carly is lacking charisma (Latoya London redux), Micheal is choking bigtime, and the ego monster is threating to eat David C whole. Brooke matches Archie on likeability, but is her voice strong enough to jump genres? And Castro certainly has his fans, but a quick check of message boards reveales that he is a tad polarizing. The rest have no chance anyway. What does everyone else think? Is there someone I’m overlooking?

  • dusty

    –I think Carly and Michael will rebound. Michael is doing a good job of displaying his humbleness. If I weren’t a Michael fan I might think that whole question thing was practically scripted.

    –Why not call the questions segment “spotlight on the judges?” We are shown more about them than the performers.

    –In Season 3, the second place contestant, Diana G, was in the bottom three top 11 week

    –In Season 3, J Hud was bottom 3 in top 10 week and went on to win an Oscar.

    –In Season 5, the second place contestant, Kat, was in the bottom three top 10 week.

    –IMO Carly needs to use the show as it is using her–she needs to make a play for Broadway. The Wiz, perhaps?

    –Kristy Lee’s fan base is not that big but if she pulls out a good performance then she could hang on even longer. Eventually she will go. Just a matter of numbers.

    –Amanda will be missed. She may make the tour if **something** keeps one of the ten from touring. No details just now; just saying. I have two strong possibilities in mind.

    –Too many rockers split the rocker vote. Amanda got the short straw but I don’t disagree with that choice–she was going to be the first of the rockers to go.

    –Michael’s year–1978–means he could do some Queen! Yeah!

    –I don’t get the fawning for David A. Do David A’s fans like him as well when they just listen to him? Maybe I am tired of balladeers and excess hype. He is no masterclass, though.

    –The 4 mentors this season favor singers who sing big ballads. What a surprise. Too bad Bon Jovi was last year.

    –Dolly’s web site’s message board also says April 1 and 2 for her appearance on the show.

    –A word on making videos: nothing is left to chance in terms of what is in the shot. If there is a Confederate flag on the wall, it was intentional. That was her big debut video. As for what does the Confederate flag mean, that is a whole other kettle of fish. But perception of the Confederate flag is certainly largely negative in the US, even though it is widely seen on tourist items in the south.

    From Wiki: “According to Civil War historian and native Southerner Shelby Foote, the flag traditionally represented the South’s resistance to Northern political dominance; it became racially charged during the Civil Rights Movement, when fighting against desegregation suddenly became the focal point of that resistance.”

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_flag

  • dusty

    P.S. Carly needs to decide what she is on the show to do. Is it to advertise her hubby’s tatoo business or is it to do well in the music industry? I think she needs to dial down on displaying the tats for the time being and see if that helps. Some emotional connection would help, too, but I think that will be coming any week now.

  • rher

    Dusty, I agree with your comment regarding the flag on Kristy’s video. This is not youtube where the background is just wherever the camera points. Perhaps she has proclaimed innocence that she didn’t know what kind of flag it was? I haven’t kept up with this story. Either way, if she didn’t know or she did know, she is just plain dumb.

    Perhaps Carly was in the bottom 3 because she decided to wear a clown shirt. Eeegads! Between that and the indulgent 7 that she tatooed on her finger, she is having a fashion brain fart. Playing armchair psychologist, this could be because she is subconsciously acting out against her mother, who I guess was some sort of model.

    And maybe I’m in the minority, but I don’t see David C as smug at all. He seems genuinely happy to be there and is doing what he can to win. And yes, I think he really wants to win, unlike past idols who came in 2nd who didn’t care for the crown. I would really like the top 3 to be Jason, Chickezie, and David C. That would be too cool. Yea, I know, never going to happen.

  • rher

    And I have I already mentioned that Ramiele also has no business being there? This is not season 3! This is the most talented season ever!

    (*sniff* yesterdays show . . . reminiscing back to season 5 when seeing Pickler and Elliot again)

  • moody

    The performances were so blah this week I don’t want to shell out money for any of them. But I did notice that Ramiele’s 30 second iTunes clip sounds miles better than her live performance did.

    I tend to think Carly’s bottom 3 grouping was a ploy to drum up more support. However, I agree that it could have been punishment for wearing that horrid shirt.

    The pre-taped Q&A segment needs to go. It’s awkward and so very lame. The only good thing to come out of it was the question for Michael Johns. I’ve had no use for him up till now but he’s starting to grow on me. I hope he can step it up next week.

    Loved seeing Elliott!

  • t2

    Ironically, I think Michael Johns is the Phil of this season. An absolutely gorgeous voice that records even better. Also the “big voice” that the judges feel obligated to negate.

    Simon is so full of malarkey sometimes when he comments on the singing. I think they ought to requre the judges to get a hearing test before each show.

  • primeminister

    Jason Castro and David Cook sound like crap singing à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“While My Guitar Gently Weepsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  together. Somebody had the good sense to turn off Ramiele Malubayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s mic when she dueted with Brooke White on à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Here, There and Everywhereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The cameraman slipped when he was filming Kristy Lee Cook. Maybe he was thinking of getting his socks blown off.

    lol, mj, telling it like it is. I liked SEEING Cook and Castro together though- a great fangirl moment for me. :)

    And I totaly buy into your conspiracy theory. Curious to see if Carly’s votes increase next week. This ploy by the producers may gain her votes, but I think she’ll loose a little self-confidence.

  • MrsTrep

    Was I the only one that noticed that Amanda had to practically sit KLC in her seat, ok ok, go, go go… with the little hand ushering. I thought it was kind of funny… And every week everyone, KLC included, thinks it’s her last…..

  • colette

    Can’t get behind Carly. A good voice, obviously. But she pushes so hard on every note to the limit, overdoing. Why aren’t they telling her she’s shouting, like they’ve told so many others?

    Do want a put in a word for the Neil Diamond fest however. I agree, Dolly Parton is a fantastic choice. And Andrew Lloyd Webber….remind me to not watch Idol performances on Youtube that week. Pure torture.

    But scattered among Neil Diamond’s drippier tunes (“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” “Girl You’ll be a Woman Soon “) are some really fun uptempo ones he wrote mainly for other artists, including The Monkees”

    “I’m a Believer”
    “Cherry, Cherry”
    “You Got to Me”
    “Solitary Man”
    “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You”
    “Red, Red Wine”

    Of course, they may only cover the crap…..

    Let’s hope

  • Margaux

    Collette – yes I want all those Neil Diamond tunes covered.

    And also the cheesy soul shlock of Holly Holy and Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show. It gets me excited just thinking of the hot cheesy mess.

  • moody

    I don’t know if this has already been mentioned but once Ryan has named 2/3 of the bottom 3, shouldn’t the rest of them know they’re safe unless they’re the last 2 standing? Jason/Ramiele/Syesha aren’t going to take that last B3 spot if there are still contestants waiting their turn backstage. Kind of takes some of the suspense out of it.

  • thedingoateyobaby

    I wanna know who the “F” KFC, I mean KLC has been doing cause that b*tch should have been gone 2 weeks ago IMHO of course. One by one the most entertaining and most interesting and most different are being purged from this flock of wannabees.

    I cant stand that girl, I want her GONE.

    Im so pissed that Amanda’s gone I kicked the cat.

    Damn, damn, damn.

  • Fran Orl

    Dingo, I agree with you. I wonder what she has done that she is still there.

  • dante

    Agree about KLC !! She is awkward on stage and doesn’t have that good of a voice. And it isn’t like she is a raving beauty either, although not bad looking – I just don’t understand why she is still around or who is voting for her?

  • Giggy

    I don’t know if anyone else has picked up on this but Kristy is last season’s Haley. Remember when they would pit Haley against someone in the bottom two and Haley always ended up staying? It made her (and Kristy) look as though it were their fault better talent was leaving.

    I bet beginning next week, Simon starts with ‘pretty girl but you’re not in the same league, not talented enough…’

  • primeminister
  • http://www.youtube.com/user/iamthepurplewalrus purplesmile

    Thanks for the link, prime. :)

    I thought this one belongs in the Caption This thread…

    http://www.americanidol.com/photos/?set=583&seq=38
    ;)

  • Former_AI_Junkie

    God must love Amanda, cuz imagine what’d happen had she made the tour. Having to be stuck on a tourbus with Krusty and Shitson would drive anyone towards homicide …

    She’s the least delusional idol contestant I’ve ever heard, and probably knows that her elimination had nothing to do with the votes, and everything to do with TPTB.

    I hope she at least sells-out that bar in Lafayette and that her regular and worster fans will go and cheer her on.

  • MrBennett

    I hope she at least sells-out that bar in Lafayette and that her regular and worster fans will go and cheer her on.

  • MrBennett

    Oops. Let me try again.

    I hope she at least sells-out that bar in Lafayette and that her regular and worster fans will go and cheer her on.

    As I mentioned in another thread, I’m there already!