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American Idol season 9 top 12!

bunny — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:23:14 +0000

How did the Prognosticats do?

Zinni's Predictions vs. Actual Outcome
Katie Stevens - Katelyn Epperly
Paige Miles - Lilly Scott
Alex Lambert - Alex Lambert
Todrick Hall - Todrick Hall

Zoey's Predictions vs. Actual Outcome
Paige Miles - Katelyn Epperly
Katie Stevens - Lilly Scott
Todrick Hall - Todrick Hall
Andrew Garcia - Alex Lambert

SCORES

Zinni: 2 out of 4
Zoey: 1 out of 4

See the right sidebar for overall totals.

So here's your top 12!

Didi Benami
Crystal Bowersox
Lacey Brown
Siobhan Magnus
Paige Miles
Katie Stevens
Lee Dewyze
Andrew Garcia
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Michael Lynche
Tim Urban

CATTICISMS

Zoey: There were at least two travesties of justice tonight. Maybe three. Ah, well. That's the nature of Idol.

Season 9 top 20 results

bunny — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:02:46 +0000

How did the cats do?

Zinni's Predictions vs. Actual Outcome

GOING HOME
Haeley Vaughn
Lacey Brown Michelle Delamor
Tim Urban John Park
Jermaine Sellers

Zoey's Predictions vs. Actual Outcome

GOING HOME
Michelle Delamor
Lacey Brown Haeley Vaughn
Tim Urban John Park
Jermaine Sellers

SCORES

Zinni: 2 out of 4
Zoey: 2 out of 4

See the right sidebar for overall totals.

CATTICISM

Haeley did deserve elimination, but we still think she is one of the sweetest contestants ever, and her valiant effort to get through her final song with such apropos lyrics was touching.

American Idol results: The winner is …

bunny — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:31:29 +0000

(Aired 5/20/09)

Almost 100 million votes came in last night; that's 624 million votes over the course of the season. For-Me-For-You Jackson is wearing a velvet red bowtie. Next to him is Sweetie-Honey DioGuardi. Paula Vocabdulary and Simon Cowell the deaf guy are, of course, the other two judges.

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, our two finalists, are dressed in white. Their microphones don't seem to be on. Oh no, Mikalah Gordon is live reporting again, this year from Conway, Arkansas, Kris' stomping grounds. Carly Smithson is in San Diego, Adam's hometown.

So who will it be?

The other 11 finalists this season are doing a group number to the song “So What” by Pink. They too are all in white. It's kind of weird to see people like Jorge Nunez and Jasmine Murray singing because we hardly got to know them.

After the break, WOOHOO, IT'S DAVID COOK!!! I long for Season 7. I enjoyed it so much more than this year. I know, I know, no one's forcing me to watch it. Anyway, he sings “Permanent,” one of the songs from his CD. He sounds great. Remember when people were calling Adam “Cookalike” at the beginning of the season? Now it's abundantly clear that other than the 'do similarities, they are very, very different.

All the proceeds from the sale of David's performance tonight on iTunes will go towards curing cancer, which recently took David's brother's life.

GOLDEN IDOL AWARDS
(Otherwise known as “extraneous fluff which is the reason they can't keep this show under 2 hours.”)

The Golden Idol awards are up next, during which we are once again treated to a spate of horrible auditions. Norman/Normund Gentle is one of the nominees for “Outstanding Male,” and he wins. So we're treated to one last performance by the nut. When he's done, the camera cuts to Ryan, in aviator glasses and a headband. That has to be the funniest sight I've seen all season. I'm not kidding, that was hysterical.

Next Lil Rounds sings with Queen Latifah, and after the break Anoop Desai and Alexis Grace sing “I'm Yours” with Jason Mraz. Partway through, they are joined by the rest of the Idols. Love that song.

They play a film of Kris Allen's Idol journey. He really seems nonplussed by all the fuss. Then he sings “Kiss a Girl” with Keith Urban. Love Keith Urban. Kris doesn't seem like a newbie in the presence of a veteran; he fits right in like he's been a star for years.

So far, I'm enjoying the show, even though 2 hours and 7 minutes is an excessive amount of time just to say, “---- is the American Idol!”

Another commercial break, and then the Season 8 women sing “Glamorous” before introducing Fergie herself, who does “Big Girls Don't Cry.” Then the Black-Eyed Peas do a song I have never heard before and I don't feel like looking it up. I don't care how uncool that makes me.

GOLDEN IDOL AWARD #2

Now the nominees for “Best Attitude.” This of course includes Bikini Girl, Alexis Cohen, and some other caterwauling female. BG wins and predictably shows up wearing as little as she can get away with on a family show. Then she gets another chance at “Vision of Love.” She seems to be taken by surprise when Kara comes out to sing along with her. Or rather, totally outsing her, as she did during the audition. The kicker at the end? Kara rips open her dress to reveal a bikini body of her own. BG looks TICKED, which makes my day, even though the whole thing was probably rehearsed.

Allison Iraheta performs “Time After Time” with Cyndi Lauper, who is playing some instrument I don't know the name of. They sound pretty good together. Allison, like Kris, is completely at ease and definitely belongs up there with any caliber of artist.

Ryan briefly interviews the Allens and the Lamberts in the audience and then Danny Gokey sings Lionel Richie's “Hello.” I think it's his best performance all season. Lionel himself comes out and sings “Just Go” and “Dancing on the Ceiling” with Danny. Love Lionel. I don't care how uncool that makes me either.

You know, I hear a lot of people complaining about the 2+ hour results show. And I have to admit I'm one of them. But it really is a great opportunity to see all the Idols again along with some of the top artists of the last 50 years or so.

They play a film of Adam's Idol journey next. He's singing “Beth” in an outfit that only he could wear. He's also glitterized and mascarafied. KISS takes the stage. These guys are 60 years old! (The original band members, at least; I don't know about the replacements.) Fortunately the makeup covers the wrinkles. They're doing “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Night.” Get a load of those platform boots on Adam.

Carlos Santana is up next playing “Black Magic Woman" and "Smooth" and the Idols do the vocals.

The final Ford music video is "I Will Remember You,” which is actually a montage of the previous videos. Then David Cook surprises Kris and Adam with keys to their brand new matching Ford Fusion Hybrids.

Megan Joy and Michael Sarver join Steve Martin, who's playing the banjo to a song he wrote called “Pretty Flowers.” Very sweet song. Megan and Michael were Burke and Bunny's picks to win. Funny how that worked out.

After another break, the male Idols, wearing black suits and ties, sing “Do Ya Think I'm Sexy.” Not hard to guess who's coming up next: Rod Stewart, in a plaid jacket louder than the one Randy wore last night. He performs “Maggie May,” a song he's been singing for almost 40 years. Hey, Bo Bice is in the audience; haven't seen him in a while. And camera guy? More Carrie Underwood, less Janice Dickinson, please.

LAST GOLDEN IDOL AWARD

Last one is for “Outstanding Female.” I don't remember any of the nominees except, of course, Tatiana Del Toro. And I was trying so very hard to forget. But she wins, and then she eludes security guards who are trying to prevent access to the stage because Ryan insists it's time for a commercial break. She launches into “Saving All My Love For You” without band accompaniment while the guards chase her around. Staged drama, much? Well, that's how we know her.

Now Adam and Kris sing “We Are The Champions” with Queen. Is this the producers' way of hinting that Adam has won? Well, I suppose they would have had to rehearse this before last night when the votes came in. Cut to commercial.

Are we finally going to hear the results? Maybe. First the guy who certifies the results are accurate brings the envelope to Ryan. Would he be as credible if he had a southern drawl rather than a British accent? I doubt it.

The Season 8 American Idol is ... KRIS ALLEN!!!!!!!!

I am speechless! (Yes, I know that's what some of you wanted.) Today as I heard predictions from people I know as well as comments on the Internet, it started to sink in that he COULD win. But I still never thought he WOULD. He is still modest and humble, those qualities that are so annoying to Simon, and can hardly believe it himself. Adam is genuinely happy for him. That is probably the biggest thing I appreciate about Adam. He doesn't begrudge others' success or limelight.

So Adam Lambert joins Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken, Diana DeGarmo, Bo Bice, Katharine McPhee, Blake Lewis, and David Archuleta as a 2nd-place finisher. Pretty good company, I'd say. And we all know he will do just fine, thank you very much.

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SCORES

Bunny: 0 out of 1
Wrong about Adam Lambert
(Bunny’s Bomb: 1 out of 1)

Burke: 0 out of 1
Wrong about Adam Lambert
(Burke’s Turkey: 0 out of 1)

Prognosticats: 1 out of 1
Right about Kris Allen
(Prognosticats’ Hairball: 1 out of 1)

FINAL SEASON 8 SCORES

So what does our second year show in regard to the cats vs. humans experiment? The final tally reveals that Burke is once again the winner here at Predict Idol, correctly predicting who would go home 17 out of 24 times, for a whopping 71% average (up from 48% last year). Bunny comes in second at 11 out of 24 for 46% (up from 30%). The Prognosticats are last again with only 6 out of 24 for 25% (but also improved, up from 22%). All we can ask is progress, right?

On the other hand, our personal American Idol predictions (those we thought should have gone home) were mostly worse. (The total is lower than last year because of the way they did eliminations this year.) Burke's Turkeys were 3 out of 8 for 38% (down from 48%), Bunny's Bombs were 4 out of 8 for 50% (up from 48%), and the Prognosticats' Hairballs finished in last place with only 2 out of 8 for 25% (down from 26%). Sorry, cats. That's a litterbox-level showing.

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American Idol results: And then there were 2

bunny — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:23:37 +0000

Aired 5/13/09

Bunny: The “Night at the Museum” cast opens the show with some nonsense about the judges' desk being put in the Smithsonian. Oh, okay, Ryan says that part is true. Interesting. Kara, I really don't want to look at your armpits anymore. Please wave less enthusiastically.

The Ford music video is set to "Break My Stride" (originally done by Matthew Wilder), and appears to be inspired by A-Ha's famous “Take On Me” video. Is it just me or are these videos on a budget this year?

Alicia Keys is here and speaks briefly about how we can help children with HIV in Africa by texting ALIVE to 90999. Then she introduces “Noah,” a boy from Rwanda who sings “I'm The World’s Greatest.” He's got the moves! (Although some of them are rather Gokey-esque.) He learned the song in English in just one week, but I still don't understand 95% of it. Cute, though, especially when he shakes hands with each judge during his performance.

After the break, Danny is called up first for the news. Of course we won't actually get results just yet. If anyone but Adam was declared safe at this point, there'd be no point in watching the rest of the show. Ryan asks him about his friend Jamar Rogeres, and then we see a film of Danny's hometown visit to Milwaukee. There is lots and lots of screaming. And Adam isn't even there! But if the level of excitement for Gokey is any indication, the Adam clip will probably burst our eardrums. Anyway, Danny is sent to sit down for a while.

Now it's time to watch Kris' trip to Little Rock, Arkansas. He gets a hug from his dad that is as touching as the scenes of Elliott Yamin's mom that we remember so fondly. After that Kris is sent to the couch as well.

Jordin Sparks takes the stage to sing “Battlefield.” Wow, she is really blossoming. She really is a gorgeous girl. There is a lot more pitchiness than I expected, but her performance as a whole is dramatic and entertaining. But the applause is lukewarm. I always feel sorry for the previous winners who have failed to measure up to Kelly, Carrie, most likely David, and even non-winners such as Clay, J-Hud, and Chris.

Adam's turn. It's back to San Diego for his hometown meet and greet. He puts eyeliner on the weather lady at the local news station. A creepy grandmother type presses her face against his limo to see him. This is your life from now on, music theater guy, whether you win or ... win. There's no point in even using the other word. That reminds me: Why have scores of previous contestants been dismissed as “too musical theater,” but when the absolute personification of musical theater shows up, they fall all over themselves to declare him the best of the best?

Dim the lights, we're about to hear more quasi-results. The upshot is that Adam has to sit on the couch for a while too. Next to me on our couch, Burke wonders what happened to the group number. That's true—did the top 3 do one last year? I can't remember. I'll be right back. Okay, a trip to the dusty “Predict Idol” archives reveals that Grownup David, Adolescent David, and Syesha Mercado did “Ain't No Stopping Us Now” in Season 7.

Another break, and then Katy Perry does “Waking Up In Vegas” with Adam Lambert's name emblazoned on her Elvis/Superhero/Onesie outfit. I'm sorry, but this girl clearly cannot sing. I will admit to liking “Hot N Cold,” but this is terrible. Almost as terrible as the fact that she is allowed to not-so-subtly throw her (light)weight behind the foreordained winner. The Idol machine is obviously thumbing their nose at the teeming masses that have made this show the most popular one on television. Somebody sic Joan Rivers on Ken and Cecile, stat.

Finally, it is time. The first one through to the finale is, unbelievably, Kris Allen! So unless this is an upset of gargantuan proportions, Danny Gokey is going home. And indeed, he is. Adam Lambert is safe. Why they did it that way, who knows. Maybe since the judges have been slowly turning on him lately, they're just messing with him now, knowing that only Danny would be cocky enough to believe he could possibly usurp Adam's position.

As he sings himself out, for once the emotion seems real.

So Danny Gokey joins Nikki McKibbin, Kimberley Locke, Jasmine Trias, Vonzell Solomon, Elliott Yamin, Melinda Doolittle, and Syesha Mercado from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 3rd-place finisher.

SCORES

Bunny: 1/1
Right about Danny Gokey
(Bunny's Bomb: 1/1)

Burke: 1/1
Right about Danny Gokey
(Burke's Turkey: 0/1)

Prognosticats: 1/1
Right about Danny Gokey
(Hairball: 0/1)

Bunny: Well, well, well. Those of us who are not thrilled about the American Screamer being in the top 2 can at least take comfort in the fact that the Adam-Danny finale predicted eons ago by, well, just about everybody, but most notably Paula, will not be taking place. See you next week for ... ding-dong?

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American Idol results: And then there were 3

bunny — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:09:55 +0000

Aired 5/6/09

Bunny: Tonight we find out who will win the not-so-coveted “Tamyra-LaToya-Daughtry” fourth-place slot. Which of these four lovely contestants will it be?

We begin with the Ford music video, set to “Move Along” by the All-American Rejects. Our paper “I-dolls” come to life by means of computer animation. Not terribly exciting.

Then we move along into the group number, which the contestants perform with some weird guitarist guy with a silly top hat and a totally '80s 'do. Just kidding, people-who-think-all-I-listen-to-is-John-Denver. It's Slash, of course. The song is “School's Out” by some lady named Alice Cooper. (I think she was one of the Barenaked Ladies.) I didn't love it musically but it was fun otherwise.

Ryan has a little chat with the top 4. Kris says he didn't expect to make it this far. Simon thinks humility is out. Adam loved the rock theme and the fact that he could sing Led Zeppelin. Plus he liked his outfit. Danny makes fun of the scream heard 'round the world in his performance last night. That's about the only way to deal with something like that. Allison talks about her backtalk to Simon last night, saying he was asking for it.

Then Miz Abdul herself takes the stage, dancing “I'm Just Here for the Music.” The song begins with her making her way down the stairs among a bevy of male dancers. I'm not sure why she needs both the Britney mic and the one on the stand, especially since she's lip-syncing anyway. Near the end she gets spun like a ZZ top guitar. Then the dancers play the role of adoring fans, asking her if she's returning next season. Her reply: “I'm just here for the music.” Miz Mysterious.

After the break we're immediately on to the next act, “I'm Just a Girl” by No Doubt. Gwen is definitely not lip-syncing. It's a very physical performance that even includes push-ups. She also forces the cameraman to chase her through the sway-pit, pushing unsuspecting bots out of the way. And how can you go wrong when there's a guy in a tutu in your band?

We see a clip of previous top-3 finishers going back to their hometowns for the parades in their honor. Three of tonight's Idols will get to do that too. Well, all four of them will, actually. But one will not retuuurrrrn. [insert creepy voice]

Finally, Ryan's going to start doling out results. He makes a point of telling us that finalists will be announced in random order tonight. He recaps the songs starting with Allison, then Danny, Adam, and Kris. The first one sent to safety is Kris Allen. YESSS! Isn't he just cute as a little ol' button?

Now we see a clip about Chris Daughtry and his Season 5 journey to a 4th-place finish. The band talks about their upcoming album “Leave This Town.” They perform “No Surprise” from that CD. His voice sounds a bit strained at times, but still, he's pretty awesome. Afterwards, this year's Kris presents them with a plaque commemorating the sale of five million albums.

The second one to be declared safe is ... Adam Lambert.

Please, please, please, let it be Allison next ... [insert sounds of shattering glass, splintering tables, feline and human wailing and howling]. It's Danny Gokey. Oh my gosh, Allison Iraheta is going home. They didn't save the rocker ...

So Allison Iraheta joins Tamyra Gray, Joshua Gracin, LaToya London, Anthony Fedorov, Chris Daughtry, LaKisha Jones, and Jason Castro from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 4th-place finisher.

SCORES

Bunny: 0/1
Wrong about Danny Gokey
(Bunny's Bomb: 0/1)

Burke: 0/1
Wrong about Danny Gokey
(Burke's Turkey: 0/1)

Prognosticats: 0/1
Wrong about Kris Allen
(Hairball: 0/1)

Bunny: Season 8 now boasts the first ever all-male top 3. See you next week. Hopefully we'll have recovered by then from this travesty of justice. We will take comfort in the fact that at least Kris made it. See you later!

American Idol results: And then there were 4

bunny — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Aired 4/29/09

Bunny: All the usual introductory foofoo, the Ford music video is set to “Energy.” It's okay.

Group number is “It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).” They're singing live again. They do a good job, but I'm reminded why I'm not a big jazz fan. No offense to jazz aficionados, but it's just hard to follow sometimes.

A film clip shows them making cakes for Danny's and Allison's birthdays. They trash the mansion, or at least the kitchen, with a batter/flour fight, particularly between the aforementioned contestants. What a mess. I wonder if the $6,000 bill Ryan presents to Danny from a maid service is the real charge or inflated for comic purposes. I would have cleaned the whole mansion for that.

Which contestant above will head home tonight? Up to judgment first is Matt Giraud. He is sent to stage right. Next is Danny Gokey, who is sent to the opposite side.

Where will Allison Iraheta go? The answer is next to Danny. Now for Kris Allen. He is put with Matt. So will Adam Lambert be asked to join one of the two groups?

Yes, he WILL be put on the spot. He doesn't want to choose, but he finally says that based on last night, he thinks he should be with Allison and Danny. Welllllll, people, he shouldn't. He is shockingly in the bottom 3 with Kris and Matt. Allison and Danny are agape, like everyone else.

After the break, Natalie Cole takes the stage with a song from her “Still Unforgettable” album, “Something's Gotta Give.” She's looking and sounding good, except for kind of a weird ending to the song. Anyway.

Another break, and then Taylor Hicks performs “Seven Mile Breakdown” with an electric guitar and his ever-present harmonica, which gets pitched into the bot pit when he's done with it. I wonder if the person it hit saw it coming. I like his haircut. The song is not my style, but he is energetic and seems happy.

The three guys are called back to center stage so one can be declared safe. It is Kris! Uh-oh, not only is Adam in the B3 for the first time, but he got (almost certainly) the second-lowest number of votes. I think if Adam went home at this point, it would be the biggest shock elimination in Idol history. (I mean, not in MY mind, but I'm pretty sure most people would call it that.) I'm sure Matt is already planning his return to Kalamazoo.

Now for another performance, this one from Jamie Foxx, Mr. Mentor Man, with his hit “Blame It.” I would have liked to hear HIM sing a Rat Pack standard, not this auto-tuned mess. C'mon! Number-one songs ain't what they used to be. He is very, very complimentary of the top 5 and wants America to “support these cats” after the show is over.

Prognosticats: Huh? Is there tuna?

Bunny: No, and quit shredding my leg. So who's it gonna be? Say goodbye, Matt. Not a whole lotta suspense there.

So Matt Giraud joins RJ Helton, Trenyce, George Huff, Scott Savol, Paris Bennett, Chris Richardson, and Brooke White from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 5th-place finisher.

SCORES

Bunny: 1/1
Right about Matt Giraud
(Bunny's Bomb: 1/1)

Burke: 1/1
Right about Matt Giraud
(Burke's Turkey: 0/1)

Prognosticats: 0/1
Wrong about Danny Gokey
(Hairball: 1/1)

Bunny: Next week the theme is rock. It will no doubt involve screaming AND guitars, not necessarily screaming guitars. Join us then!

American Idol results: And then there were 5

bunny — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:44:33 +0000

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!

American Idol results: And then there were … still 7

bunny — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:35:01 +0000

Aired 4/15/09

Bunny: These opening theatrics are getting string-cheesier by the week. The group number is set to “Freeze Frame” (J. Geils Band), wherein Matt Giraud checks out a magazine stand with the other singing and dancing Idols on the covers.

Then we move right into another '80s movie hit, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello from “Flashdance.” For the second week in a row, they're actually singing live. So live, in fact, that Anoop almost falls down the stairs. Steady, there.

Adam tells us how Quentin Tarantino's movie making methods related to his ability to mentor. Allison talks about going to the premiere of “17 Again” and we see a clip of that experience. Zac Efron is in the audience tonight.

Building the bottom 3: Allison Iraheta is first to find out if she will be participating in that endeavor. Fortunately for her, she is safe. Adam Lambert is too. Anoop Desai wants to know if he's in the bottom three for the third time in a row. He is, poor guy. He will sit there alone for a while, because it's time for...

Jennifer Hudson! The Oscar- and Grammy-winning Idol alum from Season 3 sings “If This Isn't Love” from her CD. She seems to be having trouble with her ear monitor or whatever they call it. I'm not sure if that explains why she seems a little distracted and not really into it. But she sounds great, looks great, and deserves more than the rather tepid applause she gets afterwards.

Ryan talks to a sad and lonely Anoop for a minute; the dawg is surprised to be sitting there again. Simon is not. Kris Allen and Lil Rounds are up next. Simon didn't get to critique Kris last night so he chips in now, using the word “brilliant.” He's safe. Lil gets another chance to defend herself, which is not exactly endearing, and then is sent to the stools.

Then it's time for Matt Giraud and Danny Gokey. They, too, get to defend their choices. Randy sends some “you didja thing, dawg” drivel in Danny's general direction. Matt is the third one in the bottom 3. Kara says America got it right. Paula dances around the question. I'm with Kara.

But someone is headed back to safety right now. It is Anoop. He doesn't seem too excited because he knows he's only going to be back on a stool in 7 days anyway.

Time for Miley Cyrus and “The Climb.” I can honestly say I've never heard her sing a complete song, being that I'm not prepubescent and everything. Her voice isn't bad, but I don't think it would have won Idol for her had she been a contestant. And despite the head-tossing and spastic arm movements, she's phoning it in; there's a disturbing vacant look in her eyes. I wonder how she'll be handling all the fame and pressure by the time she's 20. With aplomb, I hope.

So, will they use “the save” tonight? Simon says he'd consider it for one of them.

Lil squeaks through again, so Matt will have to sing. He has the do-over he was wishing for earlier. Let's see how he does with that knowledge and without his piano. After some “deliberations,” Kara and Paula are acting like 13-year-olds at a Jonas Brothers concert. In my opinion, Matt hasn't done enough, and he is still doing more runs than necessary.

The theater has taken on the atmosphere of a high school basketball game, with everyone shouting “SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!” We can tell by the body language at the judges' table that Matt is actually going to get the much-bandied-about Judges' Save, and yes, that is what happens. Apparently, they figure their last chance to use it will be with Lil next week, and she is no longer their darling, so they need to spend it now if they're going to. Thank goodness we don't have to hear about it anymore! At least not in the context of wondering if and when they will put it to use.

So two people will leave next week, and it will likely be Matt and Lil, but it could be Anoop. Depending on how well (or badly) disco week goes, Allison or Kris could also conceivably be in trouble.

We will dispense with the scoring this week, since nobody was right, and next week we'll score for both the 6th- and 7th-place finishers. Sadly for the Prognosticats, if Matt hadn't been saved, they'd have gained a point on the humans.

Join us for the challenging disco week next Tuesday!

American Idol results: And then there were 7

bunny — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:18:23 +0000

Aired 4/8/09

Bunny: So Venus was at the top of the charts when Simon was born, eh? It was 1959. Frankie Avalon adds a bit of class to the show, first on tape and then in person. It appears to be a surprise to the judges that he is here in the flesh. Maybe they're just good actors.

The group number is “Can't Get You Out Of My Head” by Kylie Minogue from the year Idol was born, 2002. They may not be lip-syncing tonight; it sounds a little more live than usual. The lighting and camera positions make it a little hard to tell visually. Weird song choice by the producers, but we're used to that.

It's time for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Ford music video, this one set to Britney Spears' “Circus.” Scott is funny as usual, when being given his costume for the video: “None of this is pink, right?” I will miss that humor. Yes, I am speaking as though I know he's going home. I'm that sure.

Anoop says he wasn't into the makeup they had to wear. Adam is given the chance to respond to Simon's standing ovation. (He is flattered.) The mayor of Kalamazoo is here to back homeboy Matt Giraud.

Preliminary results time. Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, and Anoop Desai stand up first. Adam is safe. Anoop is in the bottom 3, and Kris is safe.

Flo Rida performs “Right Round.” American Idol is no longer a family show. Don't even get me started.

More results. Danny Gokey is up. He is safe. He never seems relieved, just entitled. Matt Giraud is next. Ryan's word trickery is getting old, and Matt is safe. As for Scott MacIntyre—His Punkness is escorted to a silver stool alongside Anoop.

Allison Iraheta and Lil Rounds stand up. There are more verbal acrobatics, with the final verdict being that Lil will “round” out the bottom 3. Har, har. Well, everybody else was making “Rounds” jokes! Simon says this is the first week that the Judges' Save may matter. Har, har again.

After the break, Kellie Pickler comes out to perform “Best Days of Your Life.” I like her hair a lot. Her singing, however ... well, I'm reminded that even back in Season 5, I couldn't quite comprehend how she got to the top 6. However, her ditzy charm is still very much in evidence. She's likeable if nothing else.

After she exits the stage, Ryan sends Lil back to safety. So she'll get another chance to prove she truly is an “artist.” I have already written her off, but I'll still be watching to see if she really gets what the judges were saying or is truly clueless. And I don't mean that in a mean way; some people just have a hard time defining who they are musically.

I don't want Scott to have the fewest votes simply so I won't have to listen to “The Search Is Over” again. But he does. I'm thinking that he sings better when he's not playing piano or guitar. He still won't get saved, but it's definitely better than last night, except for the falsetto “living for a drea-ea-ea-mmmm” part.

So has the jury reached a verdict? Simon says at first that it's a 2-2 split, but then he gives the news we know is coming: Scott is going home. Only after a little torture from the panel, though. And we won't get to see his cute clapping sister in the audience anymore. Seriously, she is adorable, so obviously proud of big bro.

So Scott MacIntyre joins A.J. Gil, Rickey Smith, Jon Peter Lewis, Nadia Turner, Bucky Covington, Haley Scarnato, and Michael Johns from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as an 8th-place finisher. Not bad. Not bad at all.

SCORES

Bunny: 1/1
Right about Scott MacIntyre
(Bunny's Bomb: 1/1)

Burke: 1/1
Right about Scott MacIntyre
(Burke's Turkey: 1/1)

Prognosticats: 0/1
Wrong, as usual, about Allison Iraheta
(Hairball: 0/1)

Bunny: So, no big surprises tonight. Scott had a good run, and we applaud his maturity, humor, and heart.

Join us next week for the top 7 performances. We will be making some changes on this Web site between now and then, so please bear with us if it is unavailable at times.

American Idol results: And then there were 8

bunny — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:46:20 +0000

Aired 4/1/09

Bunny: Tonight, as usual, there is some blathering from the judges, some fawning over one particular contestant, and more goofy faces from Megan Joy. We're off to a whiz-bang start.

The Ford music video uses the song “Mixed Up” from Corbin Bleu and shows split-screen images of the Idols. It is strangely disturbing, especially the Adam/Kris/Lil mixture, the Megan/Adam/Matt one, and the sight of Anoop in capri pants. I'd post some screenshots, but then I'd have nightmares.

Journey's “Don't Stop Believing” serves as the sacrificial lamb for tonight's group offering. The two most deserving contestants, Kris and Allison (in my humble but correct opinion), get the solos at the beginning of the song. Allison's softer voice is quite pretty. The rest of the act is unbelievably corny, awkward, and unnecessary. That's how we know it's the group number.

Ryan mentions the Judges' Save for about the, oh, 573rd cawzillionth time. I hate the overemphasis on this meaningless aspect of the result episodes.

We get a glimpse into the Idols' lives in between shows. It involves hundreds of cameras, pillow fights dangerously near the blind guy, and quadruple chocolate cake. Oh, and there's Alexis Grace. Thanks for reminding us, Idol. Meanies.

Now here's something new: contestants doing impressions of each other. It's one of the most genuinely funny bits I've seen on Idol in recent years. First Danny makes fun of Matt's Coldplay song, and he's dead on. Baa-a-a-a-a. Then Anoop imitates Kris' muppet-mouth singing. Hilarious. And Allison skewers Danny's gravelly "Jesus Take the Wheel" vocals and, in fact, is invited to do so by Danny himself. Even Matt doesn't seem to be taking himself too seriously and is able to have a laugh at his own expense. Which is good.

Well, which three in the above photo are in danger tonight? Hint: It's not the ones at 11 and 12 o'clock. Dim the lights!

Megan, Matt, and Kris are sent to one side of the stage. Adam, Lil, and Allison are put center stage. Scott, Danny, and Anoop are the third group. During the commercial break, my mind is working overtime. From all indications, the first group should be the bottom 3, but it's hard to believe Kris should be anywhere near it. The third group is also a good candidate for bottom-threedom, except for the Gokey factor. It's extremely unlikely that the middle group is the unfortunate trio, but then, again, stranger things have happened on this show. (Remember the three divas—Jennifer Hudson, Latoya London, and Fantastia Barrino—in Season 3?) And it's break time.

Ah, now here's a true Idol moment: David Cook performing—not live, but close enough—my favorite song from his debut album, “Come Back To Me.” Young'uns, pay attensh. His incredibly blingy mom is beaming proudly in the audience. The band sounds a little off, something I can't put my finger on, and it's not a perfect vocal, but still, it's Cookie. After the song, he is presented with the plaque commemorating his achievement of going platinum on his first, well, second, album. And he doesn't even shave!

Ryan's about to start sending people back to safety. He starts with Kris Allen. He is directed to the plush blue semicircles of security. Immediately it is clear that these people aren't grouped as we expected. There's going to be one bottom dweller in each group.

Matt Giraud is up next. Ryan's verbal shenanigans make him believe he is in the bottom 3 again, but he is then rerouted to the couches. I suppose the music should have clued us in. At Ryan's announcement, there was no “duh-DUH duh-DUH duh-DUH you're a pathetic loser” music, but rather the “you're a pathetic loser but we'll keep you around for another week” music. So what about Megan Joy, one of the most polarizing contestants ever to grace the Idol stage? She is not safe and ... she um, flies, over to the silver stools. Cawing. Really and truly. Next, Lil Rounds is sent to safety, and Allison Iraheta is told to join Megan. Uh-oh, Slezak's going to have a coronary.

Adam Lambert is sticking around, of course. Danny Gokey accepts his “safe” verdict with a nod and a satisfied smirk. But my bitterness is probably affecting my eyesight. So who's the last bottom-feeder—Anoop Desai or Scott MacIntyre? Hey, there's Jason Castro, sitting with Alexis Grace behind Randy, and I'm just now noticing! Anyway, Anoop Desai is in your bottom 3, ladies and gentlemen. Not a huge surprise, but really, it should have been Scott.

I don't even know what to say about the next segment. There's a pink piano filled with bubbles. A lady with George-Washington-meets-Dinah-Shore hair. There's enough fringe to put Lil Rounds' dress to shame. Some poor fella is having a seizure. There's bad makeup. Bad “singing.” More bad stuff I can't even begin to comprehend. I'm going to go lie down now...

Well, maybe I'll recover during the break. I guess it's official: I am a hopelessly old out-of-touch fuddy-duddy. One who uses terms like fuddy-duddy. This is the top download on iTunes? (“Poker Face” by Lady Gaga.) People like this stuff? They do? Huh. If that don't beat all. Sorry, youthful readers—I totally don't get it. And I'm kinda glad. [shudder]

Finally, one of the bottom 3 will be sent back to safety. It is Allison, thank goodness! She never ever should have been there in the first place. Who has to sing for their safety? It is Megan Joy, because Anoop is in the top 8.

Simon drops the bomb that they aren't even going to pretend to deliberate this time. They won't save her regardless of how she sings. I'm not sure whether to be happy that they're finally being honest, or angry because she doesn't get the fake second chance the others did.

So Megan Joy joins Jim Verraros, Corey Clark, Camile Velasco, Nikko Smith, Mandisa Hundley, Gina Glocksen, and Ramiele Malubay from Seasons 1 through 7, respectively, as a 9th-place finisher. Farewell, Lady CawCaw. Watch out for those super-clean glass windows.

SCORES

Bunny: 0/1
Wrong, as usual, about Anoop Desai
(Bunny's Bomb: 0/1)

Burke: 1/1
Right, as usual, about Megan Joy
(Burke's Turkey: 1/1)

Prognosticats: 0/1
Wrong, as usual, about Danny Gokey
(Hairball: 1/1)

Bunny: Thus ends my dream of predicting the winner after the auditions (although this year we missed a couple audition shows so we waited until the top 36 were revealed). I am happy to report, however, that my girl Megan lasted longer than Burke's pick of Michael Sarver and the Prognosticats' choice of Alexis Grace. Never mind that Alexis Grace was clearly the best of the three. Oh, well. There's always next year.

Oh, and Slezak—breathe, Michael, breathe.