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- Ryan welcomes us, saying 33 million votes were cast last night. Shakira, Rascal Flatts and Lady Antebellum will be performing. First up, Rascal Flatts, singing "Unstoppable." Ryan mentions it's the band's third time on the show and teases us for Shakira. Then it's time for the Ford music video, called "Idol Vampire." We see behind the scenes, where five are made up and Mike prepares to get eaten. With pale skin and weird contacts, they stalk Mike in his Mustang at night. He fends them off with a pizza with extra garlic, clever boy, as they sing "Believe." Ryan tells us about the weekend trip to the studio for "Shrek Forever After," in which he has a part. They practice voicing his scene. Mike does Scottish Shrek sounding more like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Siobhan sounds like Yoda. Then they get to see the movie with Ryan, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and 250 screaming fans. Mike is sure to say Ryan's three lines were the highlight of the movie. Back in the theater, Antonio Banderas and Cameron Diaz are there to talk up the movie, which they swear is the final Shrek. Then it's finally time for some news. There will be three groups of two on the stage. Ryan recaps Siobhan's comments, which were generally positive. She says singing in front of Shania was intimidating but an honor. Ryan sends her to the far side of the stage. Then Aaron, who was called "believable" and "sincere." He's sent to the middle of the stage. Big Mike was lauded for putting his mark on the song, but Simon called it a little "wet" and girly. Ryan asks Simon to explain. "Imagine you singing," Simon tells Ryan. (It doesn't sound like a compliment.) He stays next to Ryan. Lee says he connected with "You're Still the One I Want." Ryan sends him to stand with Siobhan. Casey sang "Don't," and the judges thought it was his best performance to date. Kara says she's a big believer in him, and not just because he's good looking. He's sent to stand with Mike. Which leaves Crystal, who got her her first not-rave reviews. Ellen doesn't think it'll hurt her, "America's not that fickle." She tells Crystal she doesn't think she's in trouble. She goes to stand with Aaron. Then it's time for musical spotlights. Ryan moves Siobhan to stand with Casey and Mike. They are the bottom three. Aaron, Lee and Crystal are safe. Hugs are exchanged. Ryan tells us Harry Connick Jr. will be mentoring next week with the songs of Frank Sinatra. Ryan welcomes Carrie Underwood to introduce the band she's touring with, Sons of Sylvia performing "Love Left to Lose." Then it's Lady Antebellum with their triple platinum hit "Need You Now." After the break, it's time for Shakira with Rascal Flatts singing "Gypsy." (She starts with harmonica and of course shakes her hips a little.) Ryan asks Shakira what advice she has for the contestants. She says she's quoting Roosevelt and says "Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground." (Ryan helps her out, pointing out it's actually Casey Kasem.) Mike tells Ryan that tonight's "there's no shame" in the bottom three because everyone did well last night. Ryan gives his usual pause and announces that Mike is safe. Which leaves Casey and Siobhan. The person going home is... Siobhan. Ryan says she has "an independent spirit, laser focus and an incredible work ethic." The other contestants stand and clap for her. Ryan asks her what impact being on the show has had. "I did my best and I hope I showed them (her sisters) we're capable of anything." We see her trip, including glass blowing and Alicia Keyes saying she's impressed with her voice. She says good bye and performs "Think."
- "American Idol" - Final Sudden Death Round- Men - Feb. 28, 2013 The final 10 men face the judges. Five will stay, five will go. First up is Mathenee Treco a 26-year-old choreographer from the Bahamas. He made it all the way to Vegas last year. He sings "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley. It's fun and uptempo and unsurprisingly he moves well. He has some breath control issues which lead to a couple of pitch problems but in the main he does well. Keith thinks he's got huge range and power and he likes that he wants to entertain but says he needs to pay attention to make a connection. Nicki thought he was doing stuff to please he judges and it was cheesy and karaoke. Randy thinks he's very good but was surprised at the song choice and thought it wasn't good. Mariah has always dug him as a real person and she also felt a little disconnect, she also didn't know the song. Next up is Gurpreet Singh Sarin aka the Turbanator. He's 22 years old and from Maryland. He's a Sikh. His family is also musical. He sings "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" by James Morrison, it's a an old-school style soul jam. He's got a fun presence and seems very sweet but his voice just isn't spectacular. Keith likes his voice but he liked him better with the acoustic guitar and didn't love the song choice. Nicki says he seemed very intimate coming into the competition and he drew them in at first but he took a risk tonight and it didn't work. Randy says a bunch of nothing and he says it was terrible. Mariah was disappointed that they didn't hear his softer voice and his more organic style. Next up is Vincent Powell who is a 29-year-old worship leader from Austin, TX. He's sung back up for Whitney Houston, LeToya Luckett, and Scarface. He does a slow jam, "Cause I Love You" by Lenny Williams. He is astonishingly good. A soul singer born with insane range, power, and control. Keith, Randy, and Mariah stand. Keith loved it. Nicki says he was sexy, old-fashioned and she could picture older women throwing panties at him. Randy says the show started right here and he's the real deal. Mariah says: Finally. Next up is Nick Boddington who is a 27-year-old bartender from New York. He's been performing his whole life. He sings "Say Something," by James Morrison, a midtempo pop soul number. He sings well but the whole thing is very mild and adult contemporary. It feels very light after Vincent. Keith loves his timbre and thinks he sang beautifully but he didn't feel a connection. Nicki loves the warmth in his voice and it doesn't try too hard. She didn't dislike it but says it wasn't his best. Randy didn't think it was the right song and it wasn't his best but he knows he's up to it and he needs a moment. Mariah thinks he's very consistent but agrees it didn't feel superconnected. Next up is Josh Holiday a 24-year-old from a cow farm in Texas and now he lives in Nashville working on a country music career. He accompanies himself on piano and sings "Better With You," an original. It's a piano ballad that gets a little tempo at the bridge and stands. It's a lovely melody but he has some breath control issues in the falsetto, which is good but he loses himself a little moving around. Keith thinks he's a great singer but wanted more passion. Nicki wanted him to stay on piano and not gotten up and tried to "please" them. Randy thinks it was a risk to do an original but he thought the song was good but he wasn't wowed by it. Mariah loves that he's a singer-songwriter and she was impressed by the audience response. She agrees it would've been nice if he stayed at the piano. Next up is David Oliver Willis who is a 22-year-old worship leader from Florida. His adoptive parents are doctors and are older folks. He accompanies himself on guitar and sings a sort of country-soul version of "Fever" that is jaunty and funky. He has a very engaging stage presence and sounds solid. He really likes him but didn't think it was the best showcase for his voice but he thought it was really good. Nicki feels like he was playing his new guitar at Christmas. Randy likes his bluesy vibe and he felt like the song choice wasn't good enough for his voice and he's intrigued by this side of him. Mariah felt like it was enjoyable but knows he can do more vocally. Next up is Bryant Tadeo is a 24-year-old department store worker from Hawaii. He sings "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel. He does a little too much gesturing with his hands but he sounds good. Keith thinks it was great but isn't sure how it played at home. He thought it was a good song choice. Nicki loved the falsetto note at the end but didn't like anything else. Randy loved the beginning but was waiting for it to go somewhere at the end and it didn't. But he thinks he has a beautiful voice. Mariah thinks he sounded professional and he has a lovely tonality and thought he got a little lost and she thinks he has raw talent. Next up is Burnell Taylor who has lost 40 pounds since the auditions. He is a 19-year-old from New Orleans. His home was demolished in Katrina. He says performing has always been easy for him. He sings "This Time" by John Legend which is perfect for his voice, which has a nice rasp and effortless quality. He also does a ton of busy hand gestures. Keith congratulates him on losing weight and says he really liked the performance and felt it was very original and he was very connected to it. Nicki says right now she would pay to hear him sing. She is also inspired by his story. Randy is proud of him, says it wasn't his best performance but liked that he put his spin on it. Mariah thinks it was fantastic and has been rooting for him. Next up is Lazaro Arbos the young man with the painful stutter which disappears when he sings. He works at an ice cream shop because he doesn't have to talk there. He sings "Tonight I Wanna Cry" by Keith Urban. He seems very nervous at the start and his lower register is shaky and his voice feels very tight. He has some nice moments as the song ascends but his nerves seem to be getting the better of him. (He's also sweating pretty profusely.) He gets a nice ovation though. Keith thanks him for singing his song. He thinks he's a good singer. Ironically, he feels like it was a bad song choice for him and he kept falling behind it. Nicki loves that he always gives himself and he played it safe but it was stuff they like. Randy said every time he hit the chorus he hit the sweet spot in his voice and was able to relax in that since he knew he was nervous. Mariah knows that he knows the flaws of the performance but loved his performance and says she knows it's not easy. Next up is Cortez Shaw he's a 22-year-old Texan with a hard-scrabble background. He sings "Titanium" by David Guetta featuring Sia. One of the female backing vocalists is doing a lovely harmony vocal. He does a nice job, showing up power, range, and professionalism. Keith loves that song and loved his performance but he does say there were a couple of spots that were rough but when he hit the big notes right it was total redemption. Nicki thought the performance was sexy and she liked him a lot. Randy was surprised by his range and says it was pitchy at points but agrees the big notes were impressive and he thinks he's very current. Mariah has loved him from the beginning and loved that song and says of course it can't be perfect in this environment and she thought he made great choices. The five going home:David Oliver Willis, Bryant Tadeo, Mathenee Treco, Josh Holiday, Gurprett Singh Sarin The five going through:Vincent Powell, Lazaro Arbos, Cortez Shaw, Burnell Taylor, Nick Boddington
- "American Idol" - Sudden Death Round/Girls Pt. II- Feb. 27, 2013 We will meet the final 10 female contestants who will be cut down to five. First up is Melinda Ademi who is a 19-year-old music major at Hunter College. She had previously auditioned in season 10. She feels more ready now. She sings "Nobody's Perfect" by Jessie J and takes a lot of loud, squeaky breaths. This song is doing her no favors in eiher her lower register or her more comfortable belt. She definitely has breath control problems and later in the song, pitch issues as well. It was a very clenched performance without any real peaks. Keith loved it and felt like her nerves were getting to her and she finally took control of it. Nicki compares it unfavorably to Angela's performance of the song last week. She liked it but didn't love it and tells her to try a different artist. Randy thought it was okay but that it didn't have any big moments. Mariah thinks she was too nervous and her voice was wavering and she thought she got there by the end. Next up is Candice Glover is a 23-year-old excursions coordinator from South Carolina. She got cut last year in Vegas. She sings "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. She starts off understated and easy breezy. She does some nice work in the chorus and bridge and tears it up at the end. Keith gives her a standing ovation. He loved it and thought it was a good choice. He sings to her that she's a natural singer. Nicki thinks she was born to do this. Randy thinks she's grown since last year and tells her to be even freer. Mariah agrees she's a great singer. Next up is Juliana Chayahed who is a 15-year-old sophomore in high school in California and writes original songs with her sister. She sings a way slowed down version of "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato, while accompanying herself on guitar. It is glacial, her voice feels clenched and her breath is getting away from her. She is endearing but she definitely feels too young. Keith can tell that she's nervous and could tell that she was struggling with pitch but he loves the purity of her tone. Nicki thinks she has a signature sound. She thinks her timidity works for what she does but might not work in this competition. Randy likes the honesty of her delivery. Mariah thinks she has an angelic quality. Next up is Jett Hermano a 25-year-old from Seattle. Accompanying herself on piano she sings "The Only Girl in the World" by Rihanna. It starts slow and slight and improves greatly when the band kicks in and she starts belting. She brings it back down/up to her airy register for the end. Keith loved the unique arrangement. He thinks she brought out the sexiness in the song. Nicki also liked the arrangement and the breathy falsetto stuff but she thought it was going to climax to something but it never did. Randy agrees thinking it was going to rock out more. Mariah thinks she's a unique addition to the show and that she's unpredictable. Next up is Christabel Clack who almost talked herself out of coming to Hollywood but then God gave her the lyrics to the song she was working on. She's 29, from San Antonio, and a worship leader. She toured as a backing vocalist for a gospel artist. She sings "No One" by Alicia Keys. She's very cute, she's got some chops but seems to rely on the break in her voice just a little too much and the song is just a dead bore. She livens it up with some big notes and runs and gets Randy on his feet. Keith thinks it was fantastic and he loves her voice and that thing, that croaky thing. He thinks she has crazy potential. Nicki likes the song for her and her rasp but thinks it got more out of control today. Randy loved it and loved the rasp and she may have oversung a bit but she let herself go. Mariah loved when she sang "His Eye is on the Sparrow" and wants her to show more of that. Next up is Aubrey Cleland a 19-year-old student from Oregon. She is beautiful and poised but she is having some pitch issues that seem like they might be nerves related as she sings Beyonce's "Beautiful Nightmare." She ends strong. Keith loves that she made it her own and loves her balance of poise and fire. Nicki says she is obsessed with her and thinks she looks and sounds current. Randy is a huge fan and agrees that she's a very commercial artist. Mariah thinks she's limitless. Next up is Rachel Hale, a 22-year-old from small town Arkansas currently attending Belmont University in Nashville as a songwriting major. She sings "Nothin' But the Water" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals which is a bluesy-country jam. She does pretty well at the start but it picks up in quality during the chorus. She has a little pitch struggle at the end but she powers through. Keith gives a shout out to the band and liked seeing that side of her even though the song got away from her a little bit but he loves her spirit. Nicki loves her burst of confidence and that she came alive. Randy liked that she picked up an uptempo song and seeing this energetic side of her. Mariah thinks she may have heard better performances that reflected her before but she liked it. Next up is Breanna Steer an 18-year-old college student whose home was lost in a recent flood during Hurricane Isaac. She thinks "Bust Your Windows" by Jazmine Sullivan with a kind fo latent Latin vibe. She's got all kinds of sassy attitude. She seems in danger of going flat a lot, like she's just holding on to the pitch but she carries it with the perfomance. Keith didn't know the song and he loves it despite it's violent nature and he liked her whole vibe. Nicki says "work, work, work" and thinks Aubrey and she should do a group and they could take over. She says she's giving sexy on a stick. Randy agrees and thinks she is totally commercial and ready like Aubrey and it was a perfect song choice. Mariah loves the song and her presentation of it and agrees she's very marketable. Next up is Janelle Arthur a 23-year-old fitness instructor from Tennessee. She considers herself a country girl like Dolly Parton. She sings "Just a Kiss" by Lady Antebellum. She's very smily and pageanty but she sings well enough. She's defnitely been better than this but it's the song's fault. Keith agrees and thinks it's a limiting melody in the chorus and that she did a key change to show off so it wasn't a great choice for her. Nicki thought it fell a little bit flat and she feels like her confidence was lacking and disconnecting she tells her not to try too hard. Randy agrees with Keith and Nicki and says she's his favorite country singer and says it was a bad song choice. Mariah agrees with all of that but is rooting for her. The final contestant is crazy Zoanette Johnson, she of the tight leopard print, wild tresses, and outsize personality. She is 20 years old and lives in Tulsa and works with the elderly. She starts off shocking strong singing in some African tongue singing "The Circle of Life" from "The Lion King." Although her personality and presence remain larger-than-life this may be her most serious performance in terms of ptich control and conviction and concentration. It's all at 11 though with very little sense of dynamics but that's not what this perofrmance was about. Keith, Nicki, and Randy all stand. She breaks into tears. Keith loves how unpredictable she is and calls her the queen of the jungle. Nicki says she just served it and she makes her so emotional and is so proud of her. She doesn't care what people say about her she says she's unforgettable and she's a superstar and thinks the song was a smart choice. Randy says Zoanette just showed America why she's here and how great her spirit is. Mariah says it's almost like her spirit is almost too big to be contained and that's what she was trying to give. The five going through: Zoanette, Aubrey, Breanna, Candice, and Janelle The five going home: Melinda, Juliana, Christabel, Jett, and Rachel
- Theme: Songs From the Year In Which Contestants Were Born. Songs performed: Ramiele Malubay -- "Alone"; Jason Castro -- "Fragile"; Syesha Mercado -- "If I Were Your Woman"; Chikezie -- "If Only For One Night"; Brooke White -- "Every Breath You Take"; Michael Johns -- "We Will Rock You/ We Are the Champions"; Carly Smithson -- "Total Eclipse of the Heart"; David Archuleta -- "You're the Voice"; Kristy Lee Cook -- "God Bless the USA"; David Cook -- "Billie Jean."
- The American Idol judges begin their search for the next winner of the nationwide talent contest. First stop: Minneapolis, MN.
- The four remaining contestants perform.
- Theme: The Beatles. Songs performed: Amanda Overmyer -- "Back in the USSR"; Kristy Lee Cook -- "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"; David Archuleta -- "The Long and Winding Road"; Michael Johns -- "A Day in the Life"; Brooke White -- "Here Comes the Sun"; David Cook -- "Daytripper"; Carly Smithson -- "Blackbird"; Jason Castro -- "Michelle"; Syesha Mercado -- "Yesterday"; Chikezie Eze -- "I've Just Seen a Face"; Ramiele Malubay -- "I Should Have Known Better."
- 2002– TV-PG3.7 (34)TV EpisodeAmerica voted, and concluded that "Forever" was not enough to keep Kristy Lee Cook in the competition.
- 2002– TV-PG3.7 (38)TV EpisodeNearly 51 million people voted, but Jason Castro received the fewest nods of the four remaining performers.
- "American Idol" - Top Three Results - May 19, 2010 Ryan says 47 million votes came in. He sits around and raps with the contestants about how they're feeling, the competition thus far, their "real lives," how much work the show is, and the judges comments. "Not every single comment was usable," quips Casey. Ford Commercial: "Wild One (Real Wild Child)," the gang graffittis a wall and comes to life as animated artwork. Video Package: Casey's return to Texas. We get the requisite screaming girls, Fox affiliate visit, family reunion, and rally. It's at a stadium with thousands of people. He also visits the hospital where he was cared for after his accident and thanks them. His mini-concert also has thousands in attendance. Performance: Travis Garland, a former boy band-er that Perez Hilton is pimping. Hilton says he's better than Justin Timberlake. He is wrong. Garland sings his single "Believe." There's a "Stomp"-style percussion choir and a cadre of back up dancers. Video Package: Crystal heads home to Ohio. Fox affiliate, fans, family reunion, autographs, a parade with thousands of fans, a gift of the key to the city of Toledo from the mayor, a declaration of Crystal Bowersox Day. Her mini-concert is dubbed "Bowerstock." She is touched they used her own song "Holy Toledo" as part of the package. Video Package: Lee is off to Chicago for the same routine including a visit to his elementary school complete with cute screaming kids. He gets to throw the first pitch at a Cubs game. He goes to his paint store and visits old friends. He's sweetly overwhelmed. His mini-concert may win the attendance award, the benefit of living in a large urban area. Performance: Justin Bieber sings his songs "You Smile" and "Baby." Going Home: Casey James
- Songs performed: Carly Smithson -- "Crazy on You"; Syesha Mercado -- "Me and Mrs. Jones"; Brooke White -- "You're So Vain"; Ramiele Malubay -- "Don't Leave Me This Way"; Kristy Lee Cook -- "You're No Good"; Amanda Overmyer -- "Carry On My Wayward Son"; Alaina Whitaker -- "Hopelessly Devoted"; Alexandrea Lushington -- "If You Leave Me Now"; Kady Malloy -- "Magic Man"; and Asia'h Epperson -- "All By Myself"
- "American Idol" - "Chicago" - Jan. 19, 2010 We're in the Windy City and as usual - you guessed it - there are some good singers, some bad ones, some good sports and some cursing jerks. Shania Twain is our guest judge. First up is Katelyn whose mom wanted her to try out. We meet mom and hear all about her recent, shocking divorce and how it's ruined the family. They're hoping this will start a new chapter for the family. She sings "Syrup and Honey" by Duffy well enough to get four yes's. A local tour guide talks a bit about Chicago. Next is perky chubby girl Amy who has a crush on Ryan. For some reason she collapses before singing "Dr. Feelgood." She then pushes her boobs out. She's not a vocal trainwreck but they can't take her seriously. They say no. We get a montage of people supporting their friends. We then meet young Charity. She sings for the clients in her parents hair salon. She's 16 but seems even younger as she sings "Summertime." She gets four yes's. We get a montage of awful singers and people dressed up in silly costumes. We then get a montage of rejects leaving in tears and cursing at the cameras. Angela is auditioning for the third time. When she made it to Hollywood week in season 7, her dad died. In season 8 Hollywood week she had to quit because of a court date due to a traffic violation. She sings "Just Fine" and they think it's more than that and gets four yes's. We get a montage of 7 others who got golden tickets. It's day two and we get more of the same. First up is Curly who massacres "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush via Maxwell and is roundly rejected by a quartet of laughing judges. He leaves before they can even say no. Alannah is no better even though they try to help her by telling her to sing in a lower key. She pretends that she doesn't understand what this means. We get a black and white silent movie style montage of rejects. Brian was in the army and says he entertained his fellow soldiers. He sings Tiny Tim's "Tiptoe Through the Tulips." He swears it was not a joke. He gets four no's. Harold is tired of microwave dinners and thinks if he gets on "Idol" he will be able to eat steak. He gets four no's and tries to blame his allergies and breaks down crying. Montage of bad singers. John is a college student but he wants to express himself musically. He can sing. And Shania is apparently in love with him. Four yes's. Paige has serious asthma problems and was near death at one point. She does an okay version of "A Change is Gonna Come." She gets three yes's. Simon says no. We get a montage of dudes. Gary, Justin, and Marcus all get a golden ticket. 13 people in all got put through.