'American Idol': Down to the Top 10
Tonight on American Idol, it will be down to the Top 10, aka the ones who made the cut to go on the national tour.
Ryan introduces a montage of footage from last night. I already wrote about that, so we'll skip it.
Peter Noone comes out to sing "There's a Kind of a Hush," followed by another goofy commercial from the contestants, this one to "Another Saturday Night."
Brad Garrett is randomly sitting with the contestants, in case you forgot that his show is on next. Ryan kicks him out, and he does a nice impression of the stunned departure that always happens on this show. Ryan goes, "How are we going to fit this show in?" My response: CUT THE FILLER!
Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle and Blake Lewis are asked to stand. Ryan says they aren't the bottom three. Chris Sligh, LaKisha Jones and Jordin Sparks are asked to stand. They are also not the bottom three. (LaKisha looks relieved.) Sanjaya Malakar, Haley Scarnato and Gina Glocksen are asked to stand. They are also not the bottom three. So, they've told nine people they aren't "the bottom three," but only two contestants remain. So, the mind games begin. Chris Richardson and Stephanie Edwards are the bottom two. Ohh, I see. Tricky, tricky producers.
Speaking of tricky, here's another ridiculously easy trivia question for this week's AI contest: Which of these three contestants was recently chose to star in The Color Purple on Broadway -- Fantasia, Paris Bennett or Vonzelle Solomon? Seeing as this was announced on the show a couple of weeks ago, not the toughest thing ever.
Ryan reminds everyone about the AI charity program, with more details about the fund-raising. April 24, each vote will raise money for the effort.
Lulu comes out to sing next, leaving Chris and Stephanie waiting in the wings, literally.
Back to the results: After 30 million votes, Ryan says, Chris is staying, and Stephanie Edwards is out. She cries and gets a montage.
Bye, Stephanie! I'm actually fairly surprised she's out. And that final two was a shocker! Perhaps the Howard Stern and Vote for the Worst followers really did make a difference this time. (They were trying to keep Sanjaya in.)
Categories: American Idol, Maryland reality contestants
Comments
I am appauled that the ranting of Howard Stern may actually be working in the case of Sanjaya Malakar. Clearly Howard is only doing this to prove his "influence and power" over his devotees. Why on earth would they choose to be controlled by someone, and on a topic that they probably could care less about (if you are listening to Howard Stern, I doubt that you are an American Idol Fan). Howard states himself that if Sanjaya wins, it would turn American Idol upside down. Sanjaya is terrible! He needs to go! He should have never made it to the top 24, though that is the fault of simon, Randy, and Paula (I bet they are kicking themselves now). Howard needs to stay where he belongs: on the radio talking about sex and what other nonsense he speaks about on his illegitimate, unintelligent show. Our nation will cleary never progress if people keep listening and allowing themselves to be controlled by such a piggish man.
Posted by: Tanya | March 21, 2007 10:30 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Phil Stacey looks like Nosferatu?
Posted by: John | March 22, 2007 5:55 AM
i think that chris richardson should be the next american idol. he has not only got the voice but the american idol appearance.just love his awesome voice
Posted by: rebecca | March 22, 2007 3:01 PM
LaKisha, Those darn fingernails kept grabbing my attendion. They are lovely but when you put them out there it takes my attention away from your beautiful face and performance. Nails a bit shorter and a bit muted will keep my attention on you which is where it shoud be.
Posted by: Trisha | March 23, 2007 10:16 PM