The Season 9 American Idol is ... LEE DEWYZE!!!!!!!!
Despite the fact that Crystal Bowersox appeared to have this competition in the bag early on, the dark horse has come from behind and stolen her crown. However, here at Predict Idol, we felt that we'd be happy with either result. So a big congratulations to Lee!
So Crystal Bowersox joins Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken, Diana DeGarmo, Bo Bice, Katharine McPhee, Blake Lewis, David Archuleta, and Adam Lambert as a 2nd-place finisher. It's all good.
ELIMINATED:
Crystal Bowersox
How did the Prognosticats do in choosing who would be eliminated?
Zinni's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Crystal Bowersox - Crystal Bowersox
Zoey's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Lee Dewyze - Crystal Bowersox
SCORES
Zinni: 1 out of 1
Zoey: 0 out of 1
FINAL SEASON 9 SCORES
Zinni has proved herself a formidable contender in the game of "Predict Idol." She had more than double the number of correct guesses throughout the season than Zoey had, with 15 out of 23 (as compared to Zoey's 7 out of 23). Pretty pathetic showing by Zoey.
JUDGING THE JUDGES
New this year, the Prognosticats also rated the judges, as is only fair, on the basis of their constructive criticism, coherence, and entertainment value. Kara has prevailed (not a result we would have expected after her dismal performance last year). In his final year with Idol, Simon came in a close second. Trailing them were Ellen (she started the season well but seems to have given up), and Randy, the Simon-booing, dawg-calling, completely-and-utterly-useless-comment-spewing fourth judge.
Here's how they ranked:
Kara 47
Simon 45.5
Ellen 35
Randy 24.5
CATTICISMS
Zinni: I win—give me tuna.
Zoey: For season 10, bring in Michael Slezak, give Randy the boot. Please.
PREDICTIONS - who's going home?
Zinni
Crystal Bowersox
(Crystal should win but I think Lee will)
Zoey
Lee DeWyze
(Crystal should win and I think she will)
Check back after the final results tonight!
Aired 5/25/10
It's down to Crystal and Lee, and it's Simon's last week on Idol. The end of an era for sure.
RATING SYSTEM
Litterbox Level
Paws-itively Purr-fect
CONTESTANT'S CHOICE FROM THE SEASON
Lee Dewyze
The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel
Crystal Bowersox
Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SIMON FULLER'S CHOICE
Lee Dewyze
Everybody Hurts by R.E.M.
Crystal Bowersox
Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
THE ALWAYS INNOVATIVE IDOL SINGLE IN WHICH THE WORDS MAGIC, RAINBOW, MOUNTAIN, OR MOMENT HAVE NEVER APPEARED — EXCEPT THIS YEAR WHEN THEY'VE THROWN US A CURVE AND USED SONGS ALREADY MADE POPULAR BY OTHER ARTISTS
Lee Dewyze
Beautiful Day by U2
Crystal Bowersox
Up to the Mountain by Patty Griffin
JUDGING THE JUDGES
They’re being evaluated on the basis of their constructive criticism, coherence, and entertainment value.
Randy
Ellen
Kara
Simon
CATTICISMS
Zoey: Randy has a feeling it's going to be a duel to the finish! What insight this man has!
Zinni: Couldn't Simon Fuller have chosen a song for Crystal that she wouldn't have picked herself?
See you tomorrow night when the season 9 champion will be named!
ELIMINATED:
Casey James
How did the Prognosticats do?
Zinni's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Casey James - Casey James
Zoey's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Casey James - Casey James
SCORES
Zinni: 1 out of 1
Zoey: 1 out of 1
See the right sidebar for overall totals.
CATTICISMS
Zoey: Was there ever a question?
PREDICTIONS
Zinni
Casey James
Zoey
Casey James
Check back later for scores!
Aired 5/18/10
Tonight the Idols will sing two songs, one of their choice, one that the judges choose.
RATING SYSTEM
Litterbox Level
Paws-itively Purr-fect
CONTESTANT'S CHOICE
Casey James
OK, It's All Right With Me by Eric Hutchinson
Crystal Bowersox
Come To My Window by Melissa Etheridge
Lee Dewyze
Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
JUDGES' CHOICE
Casey James
Daughters by John Mayer, chosen by Randy and Kara
Crystal Bowersox
Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney, chosen by Ellen
Lee Dewyze
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, chosen by Simon
JUDGING THE JUDGES
They’re being evaluated on the basis of their constructive criticism, coherence, and entertainment value.
Randy
Ellen
Kara
Simon
CATTICISMS
Zoey: Judges seem to be feeling the need to beat us over the head with the fact that Crystal is not a shoo-in for the title.
Zinni: Lee probably would have finished 8th in any other year.
See you tomorrow for the results!
ELIMINATED:
Michael Lynche
How did the Prognosticats do?
Zinni's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Casey James - Michael Lynche
Zoey's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Michael Lynche - Michael Lynche
SCORES
Zinni: 0 out of 1
Zoey: 1 out of 1
See the right sidebar for overall totals.
CATTICISMS
Zoey: FINALLY! Hey Zinni - FAIL!
PREDICTIONS
Zinni
Casey James
Zoey
Michael Lynche
Check back later for scores!
Aired 5/11/10
Jamie Foxx is mentoring tonight, and the Idols are singing songs from the movies.
RATING SYSTEM
Litterbox Level
Paws-itively Purr-fect
Lee Dewyze
Kiss From a Rose by Seal
Michael Lynche
Will You Be There by Michael Jackson
Lee and Crystal
Falling Slowly
Casey James
Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel
Crystal Bowersox
I'm Alright by Kenny Loggins
Mike and Casey
Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman
JUDGING THE JUDGES
They’re being evaluated on the basis of their constructive criticism, coherence, and entertainment value.
Randy
Ellen
Kara
Simon
CATTICISMS
Zinni: Pretty good show. Not as good as tuna, but good.
See you tomorrow for the results!
ELIMINATED:
Aaron Kelly
How did the Prognosticats do?
Zinni's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Aaron Kelly - Aaron Kelly
Zoey's Prediction vs. Actual Outcome
Casey James - Aaron Kelly
SCORES
Zinni: 1 out of 1
Zoey: 0 out of 1
See the right sidebar for overall totals.
CATTICISMS
Zoey: Zinni's right AGAIN! I hate this game.
