Aired 4/22/09
Bunny: We bid goodbye to two contestants tonight based on last night's voting. Will Matt prove that he was Save-worthy? Will Lil defy the predictions of ew.com's poll showing 70% expect her to be one of the dearly departed? And will there be chocolate cake?
Paula has choreographed the group number, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” by the Jacksons. It's fun to watch her in her element once again. She puts them through their paces in the film clip; we'll see if they can make it convincing. Paula's on stage to introduce them tonight. The clipped on microphones don't fool us, you silly producers; it's obvious that the lip-synching is back. But in view of the demanding choreography, it's understandable. I might have to rewind this a few times. It does look like they're enjoying themselves and I enjoy the energy. So is Adam too cool for his sunglasses or did Danny steal them backstage for his collection of specs?
The Ford music video is set to Lykke Li's “I'm Good, I'm Gone.” Very cool song. The vid looks like an episode of “Dirty Jobs.”
So which two above will not be present for next week's group photo? Results time. Lil Rounds is up first, interestingly enough. Ryan brings her to the far side of the stage, and a few short moments later, she's out. Just like that. It's certainly a refreshing change. Wouldn't it be lovely if it were to continue? Of course, we know it will be approximately 40 minutes before we find out who else will be needing a plane ticket. Time for Lil's final performance and the obligatory “you're going places” pep talk from the judges.
After the break, it's time for Freda Payne with her hit “Band of Gold.” She then steps aside for Thelma Houston, who sings “Don't Leave Me This Way.” The demographic that the audience falls into means they recognize neither. Do they sing as well as they did in their heyday? No, but it's okay. The latter is a favorite on my workout playlist. Hey! It's KC! Of “and the Sunshine Band” fame! Yes, he's aging, balding, and cuts a ... shall we say ... substantial figure. But who cares. Hearing him sing “Get Down Tonight” brings the '70s right into my living room. I can almost feel the shag rug between my toes and hear the static of the AM radio. Yes, kiddies, it was a brutal era. “Name That Tune” was our American Idol.
Now back to bottom-three building, but not with Kris Allen; he is informed that he is a top-fiver. He! Could! Go! All! The! Way!
How about Adam Lambert? Go get a snack, we all know he's in. Danny “Looking More Like Robert Downey Jr. Every Day” Gokey is next. More snacks, more safety, yeah, yeah.
Stand up, Anoop Desai. Now go sit down in your designated stool. Well, at least he seems a little cheerier this week. Maybe he's found some peace with the fact that he's leaving soon, probably tonight.
So is Allison Iraheta or Matt Giraud joining him? The answer to the burning question is ... yes, Matt was apparently save-worthy. Allison joins Anoop.
David Archuleta is on hand (known as Gaspy 'round here) to sing “Touch Your Hand.” He looks and sounds pretty much the same, but with a little more swagger and confidence. Ooh, nice falsetto there. I could actually be persuaded to download this. He might need a little oxygen now, though. Uh, can we get a medic here?
Without further ado, we find out that the second person going home tonight is Anoop Desai. He does an excellent job singing himself out. The last note was still wonky, but way to go anyway, Anoop. He and Lil share the funeral clip, and then there is much hugging and thanking and waving.
So Lil Rounds joins Ryan Starr, Kimberly Caldwell, Jennifer Hudson, Anwar Robinson, Ace Young, Sanjaya Malakar, and Kristy Lee Cook from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 7th-place finisher.
And Anoop Desai joins Christina Christian, Carmen Rasmusen, John Stevens, Constantine Maroulis, Kellie Pickler, Phil Stacey, and Carly Smithson from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 6th-place finisher.
SCORES
Bunny: 1/2
Right about Lil Rounds
Wrong about Allison Iraheta
(Bunny's Bomb: 1/1)
Burke: 2/2
Right about Lil Rounds
Right about Anoop Desai
(Burke's Turkey: 1/1)
Prognosticats: 0/2
Wrong about Matt Giraud
Wrong about Kris Allen
(Hairball: 0/1)
Bunny: Next week, same time, same place!
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I was 50% correct…….I’m sorry to see Anoop Dawg leave, but its rather sad that even his Indian fans didn’t find him worth keeping……..and the Tweens abandoned him (for Kris?).
Matt was definitely worth saving…….I liked his “Staying Alive” — now it will be interesting to see who VFTW picks as the “worst.”
eliminating Anoop was like tearing off a band-aid, hurts for a second, but we had to get it over with eventually