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4/10: Top 8 Idol elimination night: Michael Johns out!!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mark me stunned. Biggest shocker of the year: Michael Johns is gone! Ryan cruelly gave him momentary hope, mentioning how they didn’t eliminate anybody the week of “Idol Gives Back” a year ago. But no charity this year: he really is outta here.
“I’m definitely surprised,” said a visibly flustered Johns. “I enjoyed singing that song. It’s a song about Dreams. [“Dream On” by Aerosmith]. If there’s a song to go out on, that’s not a bad one.”
Even Simon says some kind words after a few not so kind words: “Based on the performance, it wasn’t the right song. You have to learn a lesson. I’m going to miss you. You’re a very good singer and a very very nice guy.” Michael goes out to the judges and gets big hugs from Paula and Randy after singing “Dream On” out near the judges. (Michael skips the big notes at the end this time around but who cares?)
On the bright side, for the first time this season, I got the bottom three correct: Syesha, Carly and Michael. But I thought the former Buckhead denizen was safe. So I’ve been wrong picking who gets ousted four out of five times. Not good.
“It’s freaking shocking as hell,” said his friend Jason Ergle. “I don’t know what else to say.”
Going first didn’t help Michael but I’m seriously surprised he was cut out after having never been in the bottom three and gaining what I thought some currency during Dolly Parton week after a great version of “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right.”
Well, I’ll be calling his buds tomorrow and getting their reactions.
If you skipped last night’s charity event (and a good number of you did), “Idol” provided a quick four-minute summary tonight, including Fergie upstaging Heart and Kimmel ribbin’ Simon’s nips. Some leftover pleas were thrown in that didn’t make the cut last night. And they repeated the lip-synching bit with celebrities from last year using “I’m a Believer.” Seen this year: Eddie Izzard, Rob Schneider, George Lopez, Zack & Cody, Dr. Phil, Kobe Bryant, Michael Chiklis, Cat Deeley. Also: a rather lengthy Forest Whitaker video from Angola is featured midway through. And the Presidential candidate videos pop up tonight instead. (Nice joke, John McCain!)
Over 31 million votes came in, the most this season.
Up first: Brooke White. She’s safe and will probably miss her sister’s wedding. David Cook is safe, too, despite using up some his goodwill Tuesday. And David Archuleta came up third and shockingly, he’s safe, too. And the girls scream incessantly.
At 8:40 p.m., they get to Jason Castro, who is also safe. So now they’ve got four people and only one is not in the bottom three. Kristy Lee Cook comes in at No. 5 and she’s also safe.
Amount raised so far: $60 million. Not quite as much as last year - the lower ratings certainly didn’t help. But all the extra promotion tonight should bump the figure over last year’s $76 million.
The show featured Chris Brown with Jordin Sparks doing “No Air,” which proved why Jordin won last year. The song is within 8 to 10 days of hitting No. 1 (though “Bleeding Love” by U.K. star Leona Lewis might pass her before she gets the chance). “No Air” has also passed 1 million in downloads. Her CD is now past 630K. And “Tattoo” has surpassed 1.5 million downloads.
There was some controversy that the lines of last night’s finale song was censored to omit the word “Jesus,” using the word “shepherd.” This time around, in a reprise, the word “Jesus” was uttered loud and clear. The song ends with Syesha and Carly, which might be how the end looks in about 40 minutes.
Comments
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
Damn Kristy Lee is looking hottttttt tonight.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this
Syesha’s dressed up. she knows she’s out … oh well.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this
well it’s pretty damn obvious who’s in the bottom out of the 5 left: syesha, michael, carly
i’m anticipating tonight… =/
By B'heart
April 10, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this
I wonder if they’ll pull the same stunt this year and say they’ll add this and next week count and everyone is safe tonight. I just see it coming, AGAIN!
By MusicMan
April 10, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Looks like we get the filler tonight that they couldn’t fit into IGB last night. And I agree…great look for Kristy Lee.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
Jordin has gotten fatter. What a shame.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
Haha my dad said the same thing he said well she hasn’t lost any weight
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
I actually liked that song by Chris Brown and Jordin… not my usual listen, but i liked it. Not so sure Jordin’s gotten fatter, or if the dress was just a weeee bit too tight. B’heart the reason they moved results night to Thursday was to avoid the “no one going home” fiasco of last year, from what I’ve heard.
By B'heart
April 10, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
Thanks, Linnie. That makes sense. I just thought.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
this show’s so irritating. he said results after the break, they came back, no results. so dumb. at this rate we won’t see the sing out. i’m so mad though syesha is leaving!!!!! AHHH America why do my favorites always leave so early? man. well if she does leave i know the clear finale..or should be at least
By Justin
April 10, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
this show’s so irritating. he said results after the break, they came back, no results. so dumb. at this rate we won’t see the sing out. i’m so mad though syesha is leaving!!!!! AHHH America why do my favorites always leave so early? man. well if she does leave i know the clear finale..or should be at least
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
WOW
By Tami
April 10, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
Michael’s gone???!!! What happened to America???!! An outrage!
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this
I didn’t see that one coming
By emily
April 10, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
WHAT???? i know we’re due for a shocker, but michael before carly????
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
I
AM
STUNNED!!!!
By give1
April 10, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
California and beyond, get off this blog. You’ll be shocked who is going!
By give1
April 10, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this
California and beyond, get off this blog. You’ll be shocked who is going! B.S., Simon, B.S., all I can say it that they eliminated the competition to Dave Cook and Dave Archileda. In my mind those were the 4.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
well ladies, there goes our eye candy… can DCook clean up enough to be sexy? Archie is just tooooo young except for the teenies, and Jason isn’t exciting enough….
omygod…. unreal!
By Flats
April 10, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
WOW!!!AINT RIGHT AT ALL!
By michelle
April 10, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
I really cannot believe this…and Michael looks just as shocked! Shame on Ryan for his teasing…NOT APPROPRIATE! :(
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
give1, good advice.
A real shocker
By Rodney
April 10, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
OH MY GOD! Kristy stays SAFE but MJ is gone???
Wow - WOW.
That’s all I got … WOW.
By yo dog
April 10, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
Absolutely ridiculous!!!
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
Is it because he sang first? Is it because he didn’t connect? Is it????? Well every year we need a shock.
By idolfan
April 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
That one certainly came out of nowhere…and I think most of the other contestants were just as stunned. Stoner dude looked like the only one without a reaction.
By Mike S
April 10, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
THAT WAS COMPLETE TOTAL B******!!!!
By Mimi
April 10, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - say it ain’t so. How did that happen? Like Daughtry, I hope that Michael gets the contract he deserves…..
By give1
April 10, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
California and beyond, get off this blog. You’ll be shocked who is going! B.S., Simon, B.S., all I can say it that they eliminated the competition to Dave Cook and Dave Archileda. In my mind those were the 4.
By Sherry
April 10, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
Well…I feel almost now like this whole AI thing is fixed! No way is Kristy Lee or Syesha or Carly is better than Michael. His fans let him down for sure. I guessed that either Kristy Lee or Syesha would be gone…I won’t even hazard a guess next week…way things are going…David A will go :(( My predictions for the top 3 was Michael, David A & David C…now I am not even sure if they’ll survive to the top 5
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
Carly was absolutely certain she was out. But you’re right MJ was totally stunned, too.
By michelle
April 10, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this
I really cannot believe this…and Michael looks just as shocked! Shame on Ryan for his teasing…NOT APPROPRIATE! :(
By JeezMan
April 10, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
Kristy McKibbon, anyone?
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
JT - Simon said “song choice” of course… but i think it was partly the opening spot plus his inability to somehow connect with a widespread audience. I think you hit it right on the head with your questions. And yes, every year people forget that if they get complacent about someone, there WILL be a shocker midseason. This one was a little earlier than usual, I think.
wow.
wow.
so wrong!
By Meems J
April 10, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
I am in total shock! Were the voters like me? Were they thinking Johns would cruise to the top 3 so they did not bother to vote. Man.. this is so wrong. He should have been standing when 4 of these finalist were eliminated! Brooke is still there and Michael is gone… that is so wrong.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Um…yeah…not expected and uncalled for. guess going first clearly hurts you. i mean.. syesha, amanda, asia’h, and brooke all sang first the week they first were in the bottom.. now michael
so…. yeah i would have been mad if they tacked it on to next week though.
michael before kristy lee cook?! that’s unheard of.
Kristy has got to go next week and if she doesn’t i’ll be shocked then too!
I would have liked to see who the REAL bottom 2 was though.
Hm… well i worried over syesha for nothing, kinda, but idk i can’t stop talkin about it it’s just unreal
my dad wanted him to win, and i swore he was going to cry (lol)… he called 2 of his sisters and they are shocked too.. and one of them said she voted 5 times and knew something was wrong because she got through all 5 times…shocker..not
anyways, just kinda weird if you ask me
By Brenda
April 10, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this
WOW can you say SHOCKED—-we were flipping between Survivor and AI and he was the last one i thought would be in the top 3, much less eliminated. I still think Brooke should’ve gone
By emily
April 10, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
my one consolation to losing the Hottness is that it looked like randy grabbed him and was talking in his ear…. hopefully, it went something like, “yo, dog, dog, i got your record deal tomorrow morning, dog.”
if not, maybe MJ can host instead of seacrest next year?
By Tami
April 10, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
As the shock is beginning to wear off, I think this is another Chris Daughtery (sorry if I misspelled…didn’t have time to look it up) shocker. However, I think Michael will shine like Chris & benefit by not becoming part of the AI machine, just as Chris has. That’s MY hoped-for consolation, anyway.
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
You know I wonder if it is another case of having a similar voting base split, and this time Michael was the odd man out. Usually we see it with a group of 2 or 3 ladies, this time it just happened to the men.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
OK I’m over the unexpected results. Let’s move on. Sorry ladies but at least the fellows have Kristy’s fine aS$ to look at a while longer.
By kd
April 10, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
What a shocker!! But Tami is right, this is another “Daughtery”, MJ will get signed, most likely by Clive Davis who has first options. Dolly Parton will be writing some of his songs. We have not seen the last of him. This is the guys competition to lose, so they better step up to the plate…..no one is safe.
By Menana
April 10, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
OH MY GOSH!!!!!! just can’t believe that MJ is out. What was America sniffing? If anyone should have gone, it should have been Carly/Syesha. I really don’t understand the way some people think. Who are we ladies supposed to goggle at now? The three guys that are left aren’t worth a second glance in looks. This is just plain ridiculous. Makes me almost not want to watch anymore.
By Deborah
April 10, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this
SAY IT AIN’T SOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
First year I’ve ever really watched Idol & kept up with it. This guy has what it takes to make it, and I’ll definitely be buying his 1st CD. Keep it up Michael………you shouldn’t have been gone. It should of been Carly!!!!! Good luck & keep your head up!!!!
By LuLu
April 10, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
Michael Johns did not deserve to be eliminated, but young America does not know good blues/rock and they are the ones that vote. (Jason is still there and is AWFUL.) I hope Michael realizes that there are still many people that love blues/rock and we are looking for new faces. The people we enjoy and the beauty of the music are slowly disappearing. We need Michael! Michael don’t let some record company make you something to sell to kids who think guys in long braids are cool. Give us your stuff we have seen on Idol because we love it and want it. Best to you Michael and we will be looking for you.
By scv
April 10, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the spoiler. The link title on the front page of the AJC website is “Michael Johns gets the boot” In the age of DVR, not everyone has seen it yet. Thanks, nice job.
By DawnH
April 10, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
OMG - looks like everyone is as shocked as me! I can’t believe that somehow Kristy and Sayesha are still there and Michael is gone. It is just wrong. Well, looks like I’ll be doing less laundry - no Michael, no reason to keep changing the undies!
By Lillady
April 10, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe Michael Johns is gone. Definitely a shocker!! My prediction was David A. David C. and Michael J. at the top! It could be anyone’s game. I think America definitely has it wrong….If they keep voting off good talent. I will not waste my time watching the show if they cannot base it on true talent!!!
By Traci
April 10, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
WOW! Not sure I will even continue watching!!! What a shock. I had him picked to win it ALL!!! Hopefully he will go on and keep making music, I will for sure buy it! I thought there were quite a few others that should of gone home!! What are they voting for? Surely not talent!!!
By mike
April 10, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
It was great hearing the idol contestants singing “Shout To The Lord”.What a blessing!
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Everyone needs to remember what is really important in life.
The next time I visit Rosie Palm and her five daughters, I’m going to be thinking about Kristy’s belly shirt, not what John’s sounds like.
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
WE, I have a feeling that we are going to be wading in shock clear through tomorrow morning.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
…and i wonder…does america realize that soon we will have a top whatever full of weak ass singers? This is the top what? 7 now? and there are a total of 3 identifiably (sp?) weak singers. Usually there are 1, at the most 2.
it’s just ridiculous if you ask me.
but anyhow.
order to sing next week (?):
KRISTY GO HOME!!!!!! or brooke/jason, honestly, don’t care as long as that’s the order to go next.
Wow…weird not putting Michael in the list.
By Justin
April 10, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
…and i wonder…does america realize that soon we will have a top whatever full of weak ass singers? This is the top what? 7 now? and there are a total of 3 identifiably (sp?) weak singers. Usually there are 1, at the most 2.
it’s just ridiculous if you ask me.
but anyhow.
order to sing next week (?):
KRISTY GO HOME!!!!!! or brooke/jason, honestly, don’t care as long as that’s the order to go next.
Wow…weird not putting Michael in the list.
By Shane
April 10, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
Classy American Idol not only tells Johns that he is eliminated. They let him know that someone last year got a second change, but he does not. Way to kick them when they are down guys!!!!
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
scv, sorry everyone else didn’t put their lives on hold for you.
In the future wait so scv let us know when we can discuss current events.
By Natalie
April 10, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe Michael is gone.I dont even know if i will watch anymore.i do believe the show is fixed.i agree michael will go on to do great things.
By DawnH
April 10, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
scv - here’s a clue… if you don’t want to know the results, don’t look here until YOU actually see the show.
By Menana
April 10, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
Okay, my blood pressure has came back down after the shocker. We all know that MJ will land a recording contract also immediately. By his being voted off may have been the best thing for him. Vote the hunk off and keep the ladies wanting more. But you can bet your sweet bippie that ladies will buy his CD. He will be a star. I think that Simon at times is a two faced person. When someone of MJ’s caliber is voting all, he will most always agree with the vote while during the performances, he will praise them. Does anyone else sense that?
By hotmommag
April 10, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
I cannot believe Michael Johns is gone. Who is voting for Brooke White and the Cook girl?? I don’t even want to watch it anymore. Doesn’t America recognize talent? Come on people!! What Ryan did to Michael was absolutely mean. Michael PLEASE put out an album. Everyone who isn’t tone deaf will buy it!
By Deirdre
April 10, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
As y’all are probably well aware…I am TOTALLY PIZZED OFF!!!!!!!
By Barbara
April 10, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
They definitely got it wrong, but hopefully, he’ll get a deal that let’s us hear and watch him again. Those of us in Atlanta who didn’t know he existed, pre-Idol, are sure sorry we didn’t. But, we do now and look forward to hearing him again in a much bigger way.
By Barbara
April 10, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this
They definitely got it wrong, but hopefully, he’ll get a deal that let’s us hear and watch him again. Those of us in Atlanta who didn’t know he existed, pre-Idol, are sure sorry we didn’t. But, we do now and look forward to hearing him again in a much bigger way.
By catscratch
April 10, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Can’t even believe Michael is gone! That’s OK, though. My prediction is that he will end up like Daughtry. This guy was just too good and too marketable to disappear.
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this
I was wondering if you would be able to make it on tonight Deirdre, I pictured you tearing up your new floor plank by plank.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
JT, now that the shock is over, I hope someone hurries up and gets John’s “who me” look on you tube. PRICELESS!! LOL
By steve s
April 10, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
what is america thinking?michael johns voted off,what a joke,david a,jason c, cant sing and do not have the talent to stay in show bizz.please give me a break,america voters have proved to me to be some of the stipidist people on the planet when it comes to talent ,well the lack there of.i thought this was supposed to be a talent contest not a popularity contest,well i thought wrong.i say cancel the show it’s a huge waste of time from here on out.american idol needs to give back the talent not the popularity this was so wrong in so many ways.
By michele
April 10, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
WTF!!!!!!!! one of the main reasons for watching has been eliminated???? yet somehow talentless and annoying kristy lee cook remains? there are at least 2 other unremarkables..brooke and jason (besides kristy that is)— and i like jason and brooke but i mean come on…BORING….! michael consistently did a great job and has a great voice. i give up on AI - i dont know who is voting but obviously those with no taste in music and/or everyone from kristy’s hometown. war eagle you are an idiot - why dont you just go buy a playboy
By Deirdre
April 10, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
svc…It’s a newspaper’s job to report the news…not wait for you to catch up.
I’m thinking that there are people out there waiting to sign Michael to a contract. At least I hope there are! He got off to a slow start but since then has surged forward and suddenly he’s gone. WTH!
By steve s
April 10, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
what is america thinking?michael johns voted off,what a joke,david a,jason c, cant sing and do not have the talent to stay in show bizz.please give me a break,america voters have proved to me to be some of the stipidist people on the planet when it comes to talent ,well the lack there of.i thought this was supposed to be a talent contest not a popularity contest,well i thought wrong.i say cancel the show it’s a huge waste of time from here on out.american idol needs to give back the talent not the popularity this was so wrong in so many ways.
By steve s
April 10, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
what is america thinking?michael johns voted off,what a joke,david a,jason c, cant sing and do not have the talent to stay in show bizz.please give me a break,america voters have proved to me to be some of the stipidist people on the planet when it comes to talent ,well the lack there of.i thought this was supposed to be a talent contest not a popularity contest,well i thought wrong.i say cancel the show it’s a huge waste of time from here on out.american idol needs to give back the talent not the popularity this was so wrong in so many ways.
By Deirdre
April 10, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
Actually JT, I was watching The Office. Hubby and I don’t much like the same tv shows…so when we find one that we both like…it’s like date night! Course…I was in a foul mood!!!!!
By Mac
April 10, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this
Maybe the weakest final 7 ever. None of these 7 would have been in the top 3 most years. Mediocre singers and little stage presence. Melinda Doolittle would blow all of them away.
By Menana
April 10, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
D: I’m with you.Pizzed all the way. At this point, I really don’t care who wins. My interest has just gone way down.. They should re-name the show “American Popularity” because rest assure, that is how America is voting.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
I’m not mad or shocked. I quit trying to figure out peoples reasoning a long time ago, I am sad though.:(
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
I hear you Deirdre, the limited number of shows I watch are usually date nights.
Maybe Rodney can get a picture up of MJ to pacify the ladies a bit. Or put up a picture of Kristy Lee Cook it sounds like she was looking good tonight.
By Deirdre
April 10, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
IMO, Michael was one of those contestants where everybody just assumed….Cook created passionate fans, Archie has the fangirly fans, Kristy has the country fans along with the horny guys. I don’t know what the attraction to Jason is, he puts me to sleep. Michael was good enough that everybody assumed he was getting lots of votes.
By DawnH
April 10, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Does anyone remember such a long moment of silence after a results show. I don’t think that even happened when Daughtry left AI. It seemed to me like everyone was waiting for the punchline, and then the reality set in and the boos started.
I do not understand how Kristy can possibly still be there. Her voice is just mediocre and she has absolutely no personality. AGGHHHH!!!
Guess it will be Carly (ugh), David C (hopefully), and The Virgin David in the top 3…
By !$%@!#
April 10, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
New prediction after tonight’s results. Our next American Idol will be:
Kristy Lee Cook
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this
Harmony, one thing is for sure you and I are still 100% on our elimination night predictions!!!! Someone did go tonight.
You know what I just realized; this is all Justin’s fault. All these weeks of wishing with all his might that Syesha would stay and Kristy would go somehow threw the voting off kilter and got Michael booted. Yeah, that’s what did it ;)
By idolfan
April 10, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Am I the only one that heard Simon say”I hope you’ve LEARNED A LESSON”. Did he get kikced off for doing something unaccpetable last week? Seriously, are there some rules that if you break you’re gone? Because he is tons better than atleast 5 other contestants that stayed, like someone said WTF!
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Menana, where have you been the past six years?? This is a popularity contest. I thought this fact has been soundly established by now. John’s fan base was middle aged women. The younger girls are voting for the other (younger) guys.
By Wally
April 10, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this
Kind of a surprise, Syesha or Jason should have hit the road. Kristy looks and sounds so good - she is in the final four. The only one that has kept improving each week.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
D, i too was afraid for your new floors! LOL!
WoW.
scv, if you have EVER read this blog before you know we talk about the shows not only AFTER the show but DURING the show, and if you have one modicum of common sense, you’d know that if you read it, you’ll get a preview of what’s going on. D’oH! sorry if that seems rude but gimme a break, kid…
ok, i’m outa here, LOL…. weird weird WEIRD night!
By DawnH
April 10, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
WE - what or who is voting for Carly?
By anna
April 10, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
I stopped watching idol after carrie underwood won because I felt no one could top that. But let me tell you, I watched it from the beginning this year because I’ve noticed a nicer yet still crticle simon. He is still right on in his comments but he seems to have developed compassion. Then you played that song today not editing out Jesus and I am beginning to believe in your show once more. We all know this country needs inspiration and hope and playing that song with all the contestants has made me a fan of your show once more. Way to not give in to the people who might be offended, all the young people now have hope that this countrys faith is being resored. Thank you IDOL
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
Wally, that is the most sensible comment I have read all night.
Kristy Lee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STOP
I know she isn’t the best but this show has run it’s course. What a way to end it.
By Mac
April 10, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
The winner is up for grabs, except the tattoo lady Carly has no shot. Maybe she’ll find her niche somewhere, Amy Winehouse wouldn’t win AI either.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
idolfan: Simon was referring to “song choice” with that statement, that’s all; he’s been harping on Michael to show his true self and stop being a wannabe rock star (in other words, move towards the blues-rock (rather than hard rock) because you’re great at it); Simon felt that Dream On was indulgent and not a wise choice by Michael. that’s all. no ‘broken rules’
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
DawnH, not really sure who is voting for Carly. Probably other tattooed people and foreigners.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
I really liked Michael. nNw that he’s gone I’ll root for David Cook. Hopefully Jason will get a large share of Archies’ votes, I want Jason to place higher than Archie, leaving Archie as the lowest placing male. I don’t believe it will happen though.
By susan
April 10, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
I am still just furious over Ryan’s stupid , stupid remark about how last year no one was sent home, but Michael your gone!! Ryan Seacrest is an idiot!
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
In all honesty, I have listened to “Dream On” a thousand plus times and have never been “inspired” to do a damn thing.
By Menana
April 10, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
WE: I guess that I didn’t want to believe that being popular was more important than talent. You know, giving the benefit of the doubt. I have always felt that the popular counted to a degree, but come on, the show is about talent. I guess the younger generation sees things through eyes with binders on. Can’t really blames them. They can vote for whomever they want. It just seems like there should be another way to count the votes other than the way it is done. Don’t know what system AI could come up with, but at least they should try to find a new and better way of voting. So, WE, forgive me if I had my head in the sand for the last six years.
By Jen
April 10, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
I am devasted by Michael John’s loss. Syesha and Kristy Lee Cook should have left first. He had potential to win. I hope he makes it like Chris Daughtry.
By Flats
April 10, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
That was a real shocker!!!Does anyone know anything about vote fortheworst.com???Seems like kristy is stronger each week.
By Ty
April 10, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
Kristy Lee is still on because she can sing good (better than most people), she is totally hot (the fellas need somebody to vote for), and she is the only country singer…and the south is the biggest voting block for American Idol. I mean, it at least makes sense that she is still in. WHAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE IS THAT MICHAEL JOHNS IS GONE!!! You have to be kidding me! But really, good for him. Now he will have a real career with the freedoms not associated with being sold out to the machine that is AI.
By David
April 10, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
LOL @ scv! Thanks, that was the best laugh I have had in a while. Ok ajc, no more Braves scores, or falcons scores. I guess you had better just shut down the sports department all completely. And while you are at it… in the age of dvr, AJC, you announced the Super Tuesday results before I could get home to watch it…. Damn you AJC reporters-spoilers!!!
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
At least the nightshift is busy tonight, not so lonely. Yes,JT our winning strak is still intact.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this
Menana, no problem. I have a 17 year old daughter that can text faster than I can talk. Young folks have far less to worry about than us grown ups. They are more passionate about voting than we are. I think we as old people forget that text votes count the same as phone votes, and it is the young ones that are texting.
By Silver Bean
April 10, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this
War Eagle, as mentioned before, you are an idiot. Cow college screen name, Cow college mind set. Get a life.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
David, scv’s comment was probably one of the stupidest things I have ever read.
By bena
April 10, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
I’m still in shock! I had figured Michael in the all-male top 3 with the 2 Davids. Best of luck to you, Michael. We’re all looking forward to your successful post-Idol career.
By Flats
April 10, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
Eagle..What’s up man?
By Menana
April 10, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
WE: In my last post, if my last sentence sounded to harsh or offended you, I apologize. After I read the post, it sounded way to harsh even to my ears. Sorry.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
Silver Bean, thanks for keeping up with me.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
What’s up flats, I visited M&M’s earlier. Having a good night.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
War has a job and a title as the backbone of the nightshift on this blog. That would therefore be Sir War Eagle to you Silver Bean.
By Flats
April 10, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Nice man..How’s that store doing these days?I heard bad things about that place..I used to be involved with the golf cart deal there.Did you see the write up on my deal in the paper?55 years of good loyal service?
By Menana
April 10, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
WE: Know what you mean about texting. My 12 year old granddaughter can text faster than I can move. Of course at my age that nots saying a heck of a whole lot.
Gotta get clothes out of the dryer, so may not get back tonight. Will if light doesn’t bother hubby once he is sleeping.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
I agree Ungentlemanly Conduct
Melinda is tearing up the “ice cream commercial circuit” right now.
We could not be prouder!!!!!!!!!!
By Savannah
April 10, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
I was so shocked! I really feel this show is fixed. I usually have 2-3 people that I like and continue to watch until the end but not this time. Michael being gone has done it for me. No more American Idol this year for my house!! I hope Michael gets a deal and puts out a great CD! I will be first in line to buy! I really don’t see anyone else left that has made a big impression to me! Oh well, I am just one vote and now no longer!
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this
Isn’t Melinda peddling ice cream now?
By cal
April 10, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
THAT’S IT FOR ME, IT WAS PATHETIC WHEN TAYLOR HICKS WON….YOU WERE REALLY SCREWED MICHAEL….WILL CANCEL MY DONATION ALSO….idol is fixed>>>
By cal
April 10, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
THAT’S IT FOR ME, IT WAS PATHETIC WHEN TAYLOR HICKS WON….YOU WERE REALLY SCREWED MICHAEL….WILL CANCEL MY DONATION ALSO….idol is fixed>>>
By loreen Halas
April 10, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
With Michael gone, I don’t feel like watching it anymore…David Cook is the only ONE left whom I would buy an album from. If he goes the show is worthless now.
By Mary Ann
April 10, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
So Mr. Dred Locks is ahead of Michael Johns? No way - he and Brook look an awful lot like Tiny Tim and his woman tiptoing through the tulips and way out of tune with the times. The song he did last night that Simon and Randy raved about was an exact replica of the son already done used in the movie Finding Forester - why did he not get raked over the coals for copycatting like some of the other contestants have been? Michael Johns has more talent in his pinky finger than Brook, Dred Locks and the other long legged blond. It just once again shows that being blond and long legged are the only two things that matter to American Idol voters. What a travesty! I do think Michael really will go very far from this point forward and will probably be better off without Idol.
By ga girl
April 10, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
I am also shocked like the rest of you. I still can’t believe it happened or how it happened. It was shocking enough for MJ to be in the bottom 3, much less get the ax. I also agree that Ryan shouldn’t have mentioned last years second chance night if they were not going to give MJ another week. Michae is very talented and I think we will hear good things from him in the future. I also thought Kristi, Brooke, Syesha, Jason and Carly would go before MJ. I predicted the last three standing would be MJ.,and the 2 Davids. I had this shock/sick/disappointed feeling last year when Melinda Dolittle got voted off. With a catastrophe like this happening, I wouldn’t be surprised if Kristi Lee wins it all. If that happens I will probably be finished with AI.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this
Songluvr, Are you still in shock? Where are you? Neg?
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
flats, I don’t visit there much. We got a new place by the interstate. I just happen to be in the area. I don’t think the carts are doing too well. I hear he is snorting up the profit. I don’t know, but where there is smoke????????????????
By Tuning Out For A Few Weeks
April 10, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this
Sorry for Mr. Johns, whose only fault was to sing the songs he actually liked. For now, its time to get some of the fodder off the show to make it watchable again. Also, count me out for next year’s Idol Gives Back—it should be called Preachy Millionaires Guilt Ordinary Americans Into Opening Their Wallets. At any rate, at least Mr. Johns can get a laugh from being outlasted by: a guy playing a ukelele on a Polynesian cover of Over the Rainbow (Jason); a girl who has a permanent home in the bottom 3 (Kristi); the second worst butchering of a Queen song behind Luke Menard’s Killer Queen (Carly); a kid who continues to prove the snoozy ballad is his only strength (David A.); the worst performances of the season by two contestants (David C. and Brooke); and Syesha (no need to say anything).
By Negativo
April 10, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
This was a total shock. I was certain that either Carly or Sayesha were toast. Oh well, he wasn’t going to win anyway, but damn…
BTW, all you Kristi haters have been crying for her elimination since the round of 24. Stop it already. It makes you look ridiculous.
By CU
April 10, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
My husband and I were shocked ! Michael Johns eliminated!!!!!!!! We had him picked for the top 2 or 3. Ryan Seacrest, you were extremely rude. For a split second, I thought Michael had another chance. I’m also convinced this is nothing but a popularity contest.
By Jeff
April 10, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Does Jason Castro look like a young John Travolta…without the ghetto dreads. Agree??
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks Neg for showing a little love for Kristy. She is getting the votes = she is staying.
And if anyone doesn’t like it, try voting a little more next week.
By boots
April 10, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
WarEagle: I for one hope Kristy goes home next week… to MY home. That girl can come live under my roof and sing to me all the time if she wants. She was smokin’ tonight.
As for the actual show, it is at a point where any of them getting voted off will suck somewhat, because all of them are talented enough now.
Just wondering - were Jordin’s vocals enhanced or something? Did not seem real for some reason.
By nachomom
April 10, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
WTF???Michael’s fans really let him down. Kristy? Syesha? Carly? Jason? None of them measure up to Michael—-I like Brooke and she doesn’t either for that matter. Give ‘em hell Michael-hopefully we’ll be hearing from you very soon.
As for Idol gives back. Yeah, it’s great that it is for the needy. But if each of the stars that wanted us ordinary people to send in a little bit of money would come off of their BIG money—the success may be higher. Terri Hatcher and her $900 camisoles and $2500 jeans, Simon cowell’s car collection which includes a 1,000,000 car, Mariah Carey being the demanding diva that she is—come on give me a break-if our $10 is going to make a huge difference—give up a camisole and look what you could do. They all make me sick.
By boots
April 10, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
Oh, and I agree with the others that Ryan is a jerk for saying what he did at the end. I can’t imagine he does anything without it being scripted and on cue cards, BUT dude was over the line. Frankly, I’m WAY OD’ed on Ryan Seacrest these days. He is used up in my mind…
By nachomom
April 10, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this
WTF???Michael’s fans really let him down. Kristy? Syesha? Carly? Jason? None of them measure up to Michael—-I like Brooke and she doesn’t either for that matter. Give ‘em hell Michael-hopefully we’ll be hearing from you very soon.
As for Idol gives back. Yeah, it’s great that it is for the needy. But if each of the stars that wanted us ordinary people to send in a little bit of money would come off of their BIG money—the success may be higher. Terri Hatcher and her $900 camisoles and $2500 jeans, Simon cowell’s car collection which includes a 1,000,000 car, Mariah Carey being the demanding diva that she is—come on give me a break-if our $10 is going to make a huge difference—give up a camisole and look what you could do. They all make me sick.
By War Eagle
April 10, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
Alright, I didn’t think that I would have to explain this, but we are dealing with fools here. Ryan works for FOX. He does what the producers tell him to do. He acted the way he did because this was rehersed before the “live” show.
Quit blaming Ryan you stupid M**. He was doing his job.
By nachomom
April 10, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
WTF???Michael’s fans really let him down. Kristy? Syesha? Carly? Jason? None of them measure up to Michael—-I like Brooke and she doesn’t either for that matter. Give ‘em hell Michael-hopefully we’ll be hearing from you very soon.
As for Idol gives back. Yeah, it’s great that it is for the needy. But if each of the stars that wanted us ordinary people to send in a little bit of money would come off of their BIG money—the success may be higher. Terri Hatcher and her $900 camisoles and $2500 jeans, Simon cowell’s car collection which includes a 1,000,000 car, Mariah Carey being the demanding diva that she is—come on give me a break-if our $10 is going to make a huge difference—give up a camisole and look what you could do. They all make me sick.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
If Michael was voted off this early , maybe just maybe Archie wont win. Wishful thinking.
By TC
April 10, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
NOOOOOOOOO! The hottie with the voice is gone! This is just plain wrong. I don’t even want to watch anymore! I hope he gets a deal like Chris Daughtry did. He deserves it. How does he go before Jason or Syesha or Brooke? No no no! Not right. America got it wrong, totally wrong. This is what p** me off about AI year after year. So now I hope David A wins it all!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 10, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
Mary Ann - Jason DID give credit to the Hawaiian (i don’t know or couldn’t spell it if i did the man’s name) who did it in the movie. So back off, sheesh.
nachomom… Simon gives to charities constantly, yes he has his ‘collection’ but he ALSO gives out of his own pocket a lot. But i agree about the majority of the Celebs… rather than torture me with a phony stage performance, donate what you would make in 1 night at a major concert venue. Just ONE night. or more if you want, lol! oh and mom… MY camisoles don’t even cost $9.00 and my jeans NEVER as much as $25.00 … i think anyone that spends the kind of money you describe on clothing needs to get a SERIOUS reality check!!!
By Spoiler
April 10, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
So, the ajc is not supposed to report live results in deference to the dvr crowd? It takes a a certified cretin to so opine. This type of whining nerd is the type of insect that needs to be gassed with Raid! before it can spawn.
By ESPdeb
April 10, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
The shocker of the night is just wearing off.
I myself voted for Michael Johns five times.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
Linny, How did dinner with Neg Go?
By robetta
April 10, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this
wow, I ran from the computer in the dining room to the tv set in the living room, and couldn’t believe what I was seeing 7 hearing —coudn’t believe he was in the bottom three, let alone that he was actually booted! I think I screamed “Oh No!” There were at least two blondes and a dread on the bleachers who should have taken his place. (By the way, I say that and I think Jason is adorable —but Michael was the better singer, and is such a manly man.) I thought he did great on his sing-out tho, and yes, he always looks like a rock star—like an actual musician, not a singing contestant. Poor Michael, he was so speechless, and I thought he was beating out David Cook. I’m not sure I’ll watch next week.
By Joe Hawk
April 10, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this
I was Michael Johns biggest supported going back to the initial audition when he sang Otis Redding. I figured him for a blue-eyed soul singer but frankly he disappointed me with his song selection ever since. He kept singing rock rather than soul and Aerosmith was a bad choice. I was hoping he would pick a Righteous Brothers song to sing. I’m sorry he’s gone but I’m also mad at him for his poor song choices.
By JTesla
April 10, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
If everyone who said that they weren’t going to watch Idol anymore carried out their threat, I think the show would have ended back in season 3.
By Achin4Aiken
April 10, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
I’m really not surprised at MJ going home. If you listen to him without watching him, he never had a definable sound. He was a good singer but a better mimic of other singers. He never developed a singular sound of his own. Kristy Lee has star quality which is why people, whether male or female, are voting for her. Her singing is really secondary to her appeal.
I love Carly but she is picking songs that suck. Either she starts thinking like a star who wants to develop a following and stops picking songs that only appeal to her off-beat, alternative life-style crowd and self or she will go home and soon. There will be plenty of time to be self-indulgent AFTER she sells a million records but before that, she needs to think outside of her box and sell herself to the masses. My opinion is that she is capable of doing a Celine song and talented enough to stand out. She could have done “My Heart Will Go On” and brought the house down. Instead, she is picking nothing but negative, angry songs. People are turned off by that which I think has been confirmed by how Kristy has survived with less of a voice but more of a positive image.
Syesha has the same problem as MJ in a very good voice but no unique sound. Close your eyes and she sounds like a dozen other singers. David A. you can pick out of the group as you can Carly or Brooks (even though I personally cannot stand her; to me she is very arrogant).
This is a great year and group because they are all good enough to pull themselves out of the bottom each week, but they MUST be smart and pick strong songs.
By Harmony
April 10, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this
JT, Get the popcorn ready!!! I for one will make no such claim, I have to see how this movie ends.
By Songluvr
April 11, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this
WHAT???!!!??!!?!
Somebody, anybody, please tell me that the headline of this blog is a cruel hoax perpetrated by the acutely insane Rodney Ho.
Anybody?
By ESPdeb
April 11, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this
To me Carly sounds a little like Cher. I’ve been voting for her up until Tuesday, when I didn’t vote for her.
By Harmony
April 11, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this
Sorry Songluvr
By Michlele
April 11, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this
Just remember this happened to Daughtry too! And he has bounced back better than many “WINNERS” Haven’t heard the last of fabulous Michael Johns!!!
By Harmony
April 11, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this
Songluvr, Do you need me to call an ambulance or anything.
By ESPdeb
April 11, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this
Sorry about the multiple posts.
I’m new at this.
By GaPeach64
April 11, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this
Vote For The Worst is promoting votes for Kristy Lee. I wonder how much difference they make. This was a very disappointing elimination. I expected MJ in the top 3. I have not be dial voting but have been buying their singles on iTunes — just the ones I like. I’ve bought all of MJ’s and most of David Cook’s. MJ is the only one whom I would purchase an entire CD. Surely he’ll get signed when eligible. At least he’s in the tour.
I didn’t watch the Idol Gives Back program. Too much of a cheese fest though for a good cause.
By Bill
April 11, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this
Michial Johns was the right choise. you people need to get real and learn what talent really is.MJ would not make a pimple on kristy lee cooks butt.
By Shannon, M.Div.
April 11, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this
Guys, no one is saying that there shouldn’t be spoilers posted WITHIN THE BLOG. The point is that many people are watching on a time-delay through various methods and for various reasons, and there’s no reason to have a spoiler on the FRONT PAGE of ajc.com. If you look at it rationally, I think you’ll see that a spoiler to a popular show almost immediately after the show airs is not wise, and I don’t think it’s unreasonable to request that spoilers be confined to those who seek them out.
By Bill
April 11, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this
Michial Johns was the right choise. you people need to get real and learn what talent really is.MJ would not make a pimple on kristy lee cooks butt.
By huh?
April 11, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this
This was the most disappointing night of all. Ryan Seacrest is a jerk for what he did at the end there are 4 people who should have been in the bottom 3 and Michael Johns was not one of them. Carly sucked, David Cook was awful, and Syesha sounds like a Whitney/Anastasia wannabe every week, Jason dread(ful)locks sounds the same every song. The voters got it wrong and by Ryan saying that last year they didn’t boot anyone during Idol Gives Back week, which was cruel was being a total ahole. What were people and the judges listening to this week?
By Jean M Johnson
April 11, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this
Voters on American Idol must be only teen ages to have voted “Michael Johns” off the show. This man has a “voice that deserves to be heard”. Hopefully, he will get a chance to record and continue his music. I, for one, will be watching for music from him and may never watch Idol again!!!!
By Jean M Johnson
April 11, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this
American Idol voters must be “”NUTS”” to have voted off Michael Johns. He had the “”best”” voice in the group. I can only hope that someone will give him a recording contract “”immediately”” so that we can enjoy his music again. This is the first and only season I have watched this show and I may never again. “”DON’T GIVE UP MICHAEL”” “”KEEP SINGING”“
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
April 11, 2008 1:01 AM | Link to this
Ms. Shannon, M.Div. - Get real. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is in the business of reporting the news, at least purportedly. People from later time zones who CHOOSE to read an OBVIOUSLY east-coast paper really should expect to get the news before they see the show. DUH. I can see it now:
[ring—ring] “Mr. Editor, Rodney here. I’ve got a half-dozen readers out in California and Oregon and Washington State, and they REALLY don’t want you to insert headlines that give away the results of American Idol. After all, it spoils their enjoyment of the show! So I’d appreciate it if you’d upset the 100s of local (i.e. east coast time zone) readers and cater to those few from a different part of the country who are so upset. Thanks, Boss!”
p.s. what’s a M.Div.? Master of Divinity? just curious, trying to determine what it meant :^)
By JTesla
April 11, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
ESPdeb: It happens to almost everyone. The blog format is kind of klunky, and welcome.
Shannon: AJC is about the news, not keeping secrets.
For the Daughtry and MJ comparison: Daughtry was forecast to win it all and went to #4. It was never thought that Michael would win, and he didn’t make it to #4. He has his work cut out for him. He’s no Daughtry and it remains to be seen if he can raise above the obscurity of finishing 8th.
By Bruce