Eliminated Tonight:
- Garrett Haley
- Amy Davis
- Joanne Borgella
- Colton Berry
Video:
- Idol 60’s Medley!
- Paula’s Video - “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow”
- Garrett’s Elimination
- Amy’s Elimination
- Joanne’s Elimination
- Colton’s Elimination
thanx rockers94 for the video!
The kids are dressed in FAB 60’s outfits tonight. LOVE THE HAIR. Especially Michael Johns, who has got the whole 60’s Brit pop thing going on. Yay.
Ryan announces there were over 28 million votes cast. “Well done!” he says. Just for fun, lets compare the total to last year? 32 million. And Season 5? 40 million. Wasn’t that fun? I LOVE CHARTS.
ETA: More Photos After the Jump…
Judge chat: Paula Abdul has been chosen by TPTB to address the pros vs. non-pros controversy. It cracks me up to see the producers scamper to spin the controversies that wouldn’t matter anyhow, because you know, according to Nigel, they’d only be discussed on the blogs and boards and no one would evah notice! Har.
Paula says, “It doesn’t matter if any of these kids sing in the shower, or they are backing up someone who sings in a stadium. It’s like they all went through the same lines, all the times, slept in line, had to put up with his (points to Simon) stuff. And you know what, by now, these kids are talented…it’s a savvy business. If they haven’t already tried to make a name for themselves, they don’t deserve to be in this competition.”
Simon laughs at Paula. She’s not finished! “Does anyone remember that Kelly Clarkson had a deal that dismantled, last season Brandon Davis (WHO???) Mandisa…” Paula is now clearly confused. She should quit while she’s not ahead.
Simon insists that he’s not using reverse psychology when he rips a contestant a new one. He swears he’s merely passing on an opinion. My bullshit meter is about to explode. Please shut up, and let’s move on to the carnage!
Next up, a video featuring the kids on their video shoot at Santa Monica Airport. Daughtry’s sappy “What About Now” plays in the background. Oh, how I miss the 30 minute results show.
Group sing! YAYYY! The kids take the stage for a 60’s medley. Awesome! David Hernandez and Luke Menard sound much better tonight than they did during their performances Tuesday. Nice glory note from David Cook. Kristy Lee Cook manages not to suck.
Finally, it’s time to break somebody’s heart. Ryan starts with the guys. But first, we have to sit through a recap of Tuesday’s show. Boo.
After the recap, Ryan wastes no time. He calls Garrett Haley up to the stage. “It’s been quite a journey, hasn’t it been?” asks Ryan. Garrett says yes, shifting around nervously. “It’s tough to say goodbye to anybody, and tonight I have to say goodbye to you,” says Ryan.
“Really?” says Garrett. “Alright.” He doesn’t look surprised. The camera cuts to Danny Noriega who looks totally shocked. Ryan asks Garrett if he thinks the judges (Simon) were too personal with him. Garrett, unruffled, says, “I’m happy with the way I am, I wouldn’t change a thing. Haven’t gone tanning, I’m being myself.”
Garrett sings out, all smiles. His family is standing above on the mezzanine watching him. He seems like a really nice kid. I would have liked to have seen him last a little longer. Some of the girls are starting to cry. Ramiele Malubay appears to be the waterworks queen this season.
“Next” says Ryan, “We set our sights on the ladies.” That sounds vaguely sinister.
After the obligatory re-cap of the ladies performances, Ryan calls Kristy Lee Cook to the stage. “mmm, hmm” murmurs Kristy with a smile.” Ryan says, “Kristy, you’ve had quite the week with the flu, are you feeling better?” “I am,” says Kristy. Ryan, wanting to make sure we get the point that poor Kristy was sick last night says, “It almost seems unfair that you get the flu when you’re here for performance night.” “Perfect timing!” chirps Kristy. “Exactly,” Ryan says sympathetically, “Well, you should rest up, because you are safe…” Kristy breaths a sigh of relief. “You’ll be back again next week,” says Ryan.
The camera cuts to Amy Davis who looks like she knows her head is on the chopping block. “The person who is leaving us tonight, unfortunately,” says Ryan, “is Amy Davis.” Amy steps up to the stage. Paula, making no sense at this point, tells Amy, “This is the most amazing platform for you, because now you have millions of people, and it’s your chance now to do whatever you want to do. You got to go paint that door, and that knob, and go for it.” WTF? Did Paula just suggest Amy give BJs? Paula is wack, and it’s awesome!
Amy’s….two mothers? OK, maybe they are sisters, or something. They sit off to the side and watch. Amy sings out. And she’s dreadful. Worse than last night. Her vocals wobble around, desperately trying to find the notes of the song. I just don’t get putting someone through this kind of humiliation, even if they are hot.
We get a break from the slaughter-fest to watch Paula Abdul’s video for her single from Randy’s upcoming album, “Dance Like There is No Tomorrow.” Despite her claim, Paula doesn’t dance much. She leaves the heavy lifting to the backup dancers. Randy is off to the side playing bass. The song itself is a passable dance track. Afterward, Ryan brings out a big plastic fan to “recreate the moment.” More wind! Simon’s reaction, “She represents every color in the universe.” Ha!
It’s back to the girls and the results. “I need Joanne and Amanda to join me in the center of the stage.” says Ryan. Amanda is rockin the frosted extensions! Joanne looks really cute in her 60’s get-up. So pretty! “I can tell you this, ” continues Ryan, “Everyone sitting on the sofa is safe and will be back again next week.” Joy on the couches!
Ryan tells us that either Amanda or Joanne is leaving, but we’ll have to wait ’til after the break to find out…
“Back to the slicing and dicing, now.” says Ryan. The writers aren’t mincing words! The lights dim, Joanne rocks nervously from side to side. “America voted,” says Ryan, “and Amanda…you are safe…Joanne leaves us tonight on American Idol.”
Randy thinks her nerves got the best of her. Simon says, “It was your worst performance, and that’s what happens.” As Joanne begins her singout, major waterworks begin over at the girls couches–Ramiele Malubay, Asia’h Epperson and Kady Malloy are all crying.
After the break, Ryan turns to the guys. Ryan calls Chickezie to the seal. Chikezie throws up his hands as if to say, “I knew it!” Ryan also calls Colton Berry to the stage. The lights dim. Colton looks like he’s going to throw up. “America voted…this is tough guys, one of you has to go…that person is…Colton.”
Colton is trying hard not to cry. Paula gives Colton encouragement, “You are young, you are talented, you have your whole career ahead of you, now it’s up to you to take your time, pick the right songs, and go for it.” At least she didn’t tell him to go off and paint somebody’s knob.
Ryan asks Simon to attempt some constructive criticism. No way! Mean Simon is back with a vengeance. “I wouldn’t agree with Pauler,” he says, “Actually, Colton, I would say get a good job, and then enjoy singing, ’cause I don’t think you’ll make a successful career out of it.” Harsh! But probably true. However, the kid didn’t need to hear that in front of 30 million people while he’s still trying to wrap his head around being eliminated.
Ryan calls the other eliminated contestants to the stage. We see their smell ya later videos. Afterward, there is still a few minutes left for Colton to perform a singout. He still sings “Suspicious Minds” with a big grin on his face. Still. The girls are crying their eyes out. The credits roll and we’re out.
Two boylets, both cannon fodder are out. Amy and Joanne both gave poor performances Wednesday night, with little prior airtime to cushion the blow. There are no surprises tonight.
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So close to batting 1000 - if only Chickizie went instead of Colton - shoot. Oh well, better luck next time.
I do agree with all the other picks. Unless there is obvious suckage this coming week, I think it will be a lot harder to pick the eliminated contestants.
I felt bad for Garrett last night - deer in the headlights.
I have to say that I am in SHOCK at the picture MJ chose for her recap! A pointy pose? REALLY?
I can see MJ getting all excited at the beginning of the intro to the group sing.
We can rest assured that Alaina, teen look-alike Carrie won’t win because the public won’t choose her as the ONE. She’s got a country voice and eerily looks like Carrie. Maybe another record company or management comp will pick her up, but not 19E, where Carrie is.
As for Chikezie — he’s probably got a whole lotta Nigerians voting for him….the word has been passed along — Vote Chikezie….I like his name….can you imagine a lot of Black families naming their boys Chikezie; cool name.
So glad that David Hernandez made it through, I was a bit worried last night because he is my favorite of the guys so far. I agree that Simon was especially harsh on Colton. I thought he had the best sing out last night, inappropriate smiling aside. And I hope Simon’s comments don’t dissuade him from pursuing a career in musical theatre.
That’s a 12.5% drop from the previous year and a 30% drop from season 5.
No wonder DialIdol is having a tough time predicting who is going home. It predicted that any of the girls could go home and 9 out of the 12 boys. Somehow, the bottom two girls and two of the bottom three boys listed on DI went home.
Does that mean people are just tired of voting or that they aren’t invested enough in anybody to spend all night voting?
I know I don’t typically vote till the top 12.
I wish “nice Simon” had been there last night. There was no reason to kick a kid when he’s down. I know that Simon wanted Kyle over Colton, but that was just childish of him to carry on like that.
Did y’all notice how many times Ryan had to get the applause going? It was kind of sad.
This is the first time in a long time that I haven’t been able to identify a favorite. I just haven’t been overwhelmed by anyone yet. It’s all kinda blasé to me at the moment. Stupid theme nights for the Top 24.
Does anyone know if they’re doing a theme next week yet?
Never in a million years will Michael Johns win American Idol. He already looks like he’s phoning in performances and no way will they let another 29-year old guy win or even as runner-up. (See Taylor & Bo) They can’t do any image management which they will definitely WANT to do and there’ll be a big fight over material.
Same with Melinda, I think. She may be a fantastic vocalist, and has emerged as being somewhat engaging personally post-idol, but she is a fully-formed artist. The record companies can’t really use that to their fullest advantage.
They’ll do everything in their power to prevent it.
Theremaining teens and younger 20somethings in the cast (obviously David A. and possibly Alex&Drea and Jason Castro) will be pushed to the hilt. Don’t be surprised if Danny N. is the new and improved Sanjaya.
I wish so much that Kyle had made it!
Simon was about evil this week.
Nomi, agree with you re: Michael Johns. I think they are putting him or Carly in as TCO but then we’ll get the “surprise” elimination ala Daughtry or Melinda or even Jennifer Hudson. Part of the problem with him, IMO, is that he isn’t likable enough. There is no humility, more like what Taylor had.
I don’t get the David A. thing.
I actually think Michael Johns is very humble. I don’t get why people say he isn’t likable enough. He has a great personality, very sweet I may say. I think he has the whole package to win. He is marketable, something Taylor was not. We will see.
I think he has a chance to be on the finale.
But unfortunately I do think the CHOSEN ONE this season is David Archuleta. They want another 17 year old for the Disney and teen crowd.
oh my anna/maracaibo — I’m thinking your picker is broken ! Just because he’s kinda cute with ‘nice hair’ doesn’t mean he’s, like, nice. Same goes for Taylor who even admits he can be an asshat (now that the voting is over).
Believe me, Michael Johns kisses the mirror every morning.
Re: the sing-offs — I know they were upset and all but good grief, all 4 were a hot mess. And poor Ramiele had a magnanimous come-apart. (and who comforted her. . . . Carly).
And, I think Chezie, or Cheesey or whatever it is could be a potential problem. . .he just might smack Simon.
Michael Johns totally went the safe route resinging the Doors song, which isn’t a bad strategy; at that point you should pick something you are very comfortable with. But at least pick a DIFFERENT song you are comfortable with. One of the other things that bothers me about him is that they never mentioned his wife until Tuesday. All through the audition shows, “they” really downplayed his wife and tried not to show her. And he never mentioned her. Which is weird. That’s usually something people bring up early. Also, there is something in his eyes that seems like he feels he is above it all.
Carly’s eyes give her away, too. Did you see the look on her face when Simon dared criticize her?
I don’t find Michael likeable at all.
I thought they got the eliminations dead on right last night. WOW. The worst of the bunch really did leave this time. Don’t know if it’ll hold up the rest of the season but they’ve got a good 20 singers in the bunch this year so it’ll spin out well any way it goes, IMO.
Randy is pimping the ‘youth’ factor in a major way so I imagine that’s what they will zone in on. After all, Top 40 radio is all about the young market.
Looking forward to next week!
I like Michael and he’s pretty much my favorite of the guys right now, but I don’t get the humble vibe at all.
Michael Johns may be the best looking guy who has ever graced the Idol stage and that Aussie accent is hot. He’s definitely eye candy. However, the best I can say about his singing is it’s “consistent”. He has a nice voice but there isn’t anything about it that is distinctive, in my opinion. Also, I agree he’s been phoning in his performances and seems to be very sure of himself. He doesn’t seem humble.
What Taylor (and Bo and Kelly) has that I haven’t seen in Michael Johns is passion. Maybe he’s holding back for some reason or maybe he sees the writing on the wall (they want a teen winner) and is going along for as long as he’s got to get as much face time as possible. I don’t know. I can’t believe the PTB would want him to win it.
I really don’t see Michael singing top 40 pop of the type that’s “current” so what does that leave? David Cook has more of the Daughtry thing than Michael. He’s not a neo-soul singer like Amos Lee. He could maybe do something acoustic Ray Lamontagnesque, but that’s a harder commercial sell - and I see Jason Castro filling that role better.
Nomi, I like how you wrote Alex&drea - it is easy to remember that way.
Simon does not like her - she dances all over the stage - he didn’t like Taylor’s dancing, didn’t like Danny’s and didn’t like hers, while I thought she engaged the audience. He also didn’t like her vocals. She is much better in the lower register, but there is something exciting about her. I thought her music was def. danceable.
The issue is there has been so much hype and media focus about the plants and chosen ones, that little publicity has been given to the others. The plants have huge fanbases. She did not get a solo spot or duet in the group song either. :(
I like her. I hope she makes it far. (keeps fingers crossed)
What Michael Johns has that no previous Idol has is smoldering sex appeal. There’s something about him. He may not be the best singer or even go till the end but I can seem him being the most successful of the bunch ala Chris Daughtry.
Hee, hee. Well…that’s certainly a matter of opinion and I can respect that. *whistling while hiding my love for one of Idol’s most polarizing contestants…known for patented “smoldering”, BTW*
He’s a looker alright (in a very generic way), and the aussie accent is to.die.for, and he’s very confident seeming, but is lacking two things that I think he really needs to get votes…that is a sense that one actually believes that he wants to win and some sort of vulnerability.
Taylor, for instance, was playing to win, I honestly believe that. He was working the weirdo act and taking his lumps for it. Instant audience sympathy. Daughtry, as indifferent as I am toward him, looked like he was trying hard and had a sympathetic/appealing backstory. Plus he looked majorly disappointed when he was booted off. Disappointed…I actually mean pissed off.
I don’t think he’ll be able to tap into a primed audience in the same was that Dogtree (er…Daughtry) was able to. That was like a lightening strike.
Of course it’s early and I may just eat my words and I’m OK with that.
Smoldering Michael Johns — I don’t think he’s the best lookin’ guy to grace the Idol stages. Heh, there’s Luke who really ‘does’ seem like a nice guy.
Accents in today’s world are a dime a dozen. Even Britney has a new one.
I predict one thing will kill Michael Johns — his arrogance.
Oh,and since y’all are hot for MJohns, he’s apparently the new Antonella — nude photo’s. Try VFTW if you’re interested. I think they were posted there last week.
I looked at the pics and they’re not Aussie Mike. I don’t love or hate him. He’s probably the only adult male on the show so he’ll get the older women vote. He’s competent but his vocals aren’t that distinctive. I can see Top 3 but no further.
I agree that one of the young ones - probably David A (who can sing) will be TCO. While the show seems less boring than S6, I don’t see that exciting or memorable person that compels people to vote for 2 hrs. But I am surprised that the vote count is down from S6. I wonder if that will continue.
I’m not into nude photos.
I find it funny that people have such different reactions to Michael. I don’t find him arrogant but honestly don’t care if he is. He just has a presence that I (and my friends) enjoy and it’s not just looks. Luke on paper is better looking but he did nothing for me on the show. I don’t see anything smoldering about Taylor but each to their own, Nomi. 
Nor do I.
Amusing, yes. Smoldering, um…no. But, yes, to each their own.
Michael Johns is trying too hard. I don’t see the passion either. Maybe he’s holding back, like Mary said.
As for smoldering, that prize goes to Ryan Star of Rock Star SuperNova. Sorry, no Idol comes close. :)
Just saw Amy Davis’ Maxim photos –
http://www.maxim.com/Amydavis/girls_of_maxim/thumbnails/1373.aspx
I’m always happy when the Maxim girls get voted off early. Maybe one day AI will find one that can actually sing!
And they were promptly taken down. Did you look at the photos? They didn’t even look like him. So, no. So far, no nude photos for our Aussie.
As long as a contestant is entertaining me on my Tee Vee, I’m good. Being nice or humble is not a requirement.
This older woman (*ahem*) will not be voting for Michael Johns. If I’m voting on eye candy - Luke all the way (as I’m sure you’re all aware by now,lol). Michael Johns does not inspire me to pick up the phone and vote for him. Luke and Jason Castro are getting my votes. Once Luke is gone, (probably in the next two weeks) Jason Castro all the way, baby! Can we get a dreadlocked smiley?
Look what I found! http://www.fede.cc/media/games/Banana/dreadlock.gif
jersey,
I probably should have said that Michael is “arguably” the best looking guy to grace the Idol stage, heh. I agree that Luke is very, very fine.
Word. I voted a little for Luke this week because I found his subtle approach to “Everybody’s Talkin’” a nice departure from the usual. Jason Castro got most of my votes, however, because he seems the be the guy who is most likely to sing the kind of music I like and he’s got some interesting quirks to his voice. Who knows? Maybe Jason will be the one to make me like the white-boy-with-dreadlocks look.
I actually thought he looked like Barry Watson (7th Heaven, What about Brian). The resemblance to me was uncanny.
I don’t give a flying f*ck whether he’s humble or phoning in performances, honestly. He’s a DAMN good singer, he’s gorgeous, and he’s keeping me entertained.
He’s not my only favorite though. I also absolutely adore Jason Castro, Brooke, and Asia’h. Those 4 will be my horses throughout this competition, methinks. Love ‘em.
If David Archuleta is TCO and wins the show, whatever are they going to do with him? Simon keeps carping about finding someone “contemporary” - how is David A. contemporary aside from his youth? I can’t imagine this kid singing anything radio-friendly or starring in a music video that gets played outside of the Disney channel. Sure, he’s cuddly, but how many cuddly artists make Top 40 radio?
He didn’t do anything for me, PJ. I loved Toby who was hot and Magni who was sweet.
I also think Jason Castro is adorable and hope he goes far.