(aired 4/10/08)
Bunny: After a recap of last night’s Idol Gives Back extravaganza, Ryan informs us that so far the total raised is $60 million. I guess there’s a way to go before they hit a googillion.
Then the top 8 sings “Shout to the Lord” again. I’m sure there will be lots of interesting buzz on the web about that.
After the break, we get a montage of “I’m a Believer” lip-syncing stars. I’d forgotten that they did a similar thing last year, I think with better results.
But let’s get to the results. Brooke White is called to the stage first. Ryan lets her read for herself from the card that she is safe; unfortunately/fortunately, she will not be attending her sister’s wedding on Saturday.
David “Bedhead” Cook is next. He does so much with so little. After some Ryan/Simon banter, he is pronounced safe.
David #2, the Archulator, is up. Who thinks he isn’t safe? Well, you haven’t been paying attention. Of course he is.
Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown are here to sing “No Air.” I just can’t get excited about this song. It sounds like someone’s first attempt at songwriting. I really like Jordin’s voice, though, and I expect that in a few years, as she matures, I’ll become a bigger fan. After the song, Ryan and his helpers present Jordin with awards for sales of her album and singles so far.
It’s time for the Ford commercial, “I Just Want To Celebrate,” which is very colorful.
Ryan calls Jason Castro. He admits he just bought the ukulele last week. Rainbow Man is safe.
Kristy Lee Cook comes out, looking like she’s dreading another trip to the stools. I knew it! I knew as soon as she came out that Ryan was going to tell her she was safe and the three left backstage were the bottom-dwellers.
Michael Johns, Carly Smithson, and Syesha Mercado nervously await their fate while we watch clips from the three frontrunning presidential candidates. Then Ryan asks the judges whether America got the bottom three right. Randy sucks air through his teeth, Paula is typically noncommittal, and Simon thinks America is listening to him. On to another commercial.
This time, Ryan isn’t sending one of them back to the couches, but rather recaps what each of the three sang, and then announces that Syesha … and Carly are safe. Unbelievable. Michael Johns is going home, and everyone is in shock, including Michael. Ryan’s teaser that last year during Idol Gives Back they didn’t eliminate anyone, but this year they are, is kind of mean, although I’m sure it wasn’t his idea.
Michael hasn’t even been the bottom three before. Is this voter complacency at its worst, a consequence of holding the first performance slot of the evening, or is it an accurate reflection of America’s tastes?
Those of you who dodged a bullet tonight, you’d better bring it next week! I’m talking to you, Syesha.
SCORES
Bunny: 0 out of 1
Wrong about Syesha Mercado
(Bunny’s Bomb: 0 out of 1)
Burke: 0 out of 1
Right about Syesha Mercado
(Burke’s Turkey: 0 out of 1)
Prognosticats: 0 out of 1
Wrong about Brooke White
(Prognosticats’ Hairball: 0 out of 1)
Bunny: We'll see you again next week!
