Cook beats Archuleta by 12 million votes.

Did we see that coming? Even though the night before the judges tried to sway the audience into voting for Archie. Bad, bad judges. But at least Simon apologized to Cook before the winner was announced. Maybe he knew the results before hand and was trying to save face?

So what did you think of the show?

Can anyone say “Blast from the Past”? Does anyone even know who Donna Summers is (err was)? Seeing her being ‘helped’ down the stairs was a bit depressing. And Bryan Adams looks so old. Nothing like making us ‘old timers’ feel much older by putting them up there.

I have to admit I enjoyed Cook singing with ZZ Top. He seemed to fit right in with his raspy voice. And ZZ Top is from ‘my time’, so I could get into it. “Sharp Dressed Man” brought back some good memories. So that was the best part of the show for me.

The worst part (for me) was having to watch Jason Castro sing again. Funny, he sang by himself (they couldn’t find anyone to match up with him like they did with everyone else?) and I couldn’t find the link on YouTube. I guess I wasn’t the only one who didn’t care to see him again.

So David Cook is the New American Idol. I wonder how many people are happy with the outcome, and how many of you are disappointed. I liked both of the David’s, but I am glad Cook won. It could have gone either way for me and I would have been happy.

If you missed it, or would like to see it again, here are some links from YouTube. I think I got them all (except Jason’s).

Enjoy…and hopefully we will see you next year. (The song names link to videos.)

• David Archuleta and David Cook sang “Hero” together.

• David Archuleta sang “Apologize” with One Republic.

• David Cook sang “Sharp Dressed Man” with ZZ Top.

• Syesha sang “Waiting for you” with Seal.

• Jason sang “Hallelujah” with…himself.

• Brook White sang “Teach Your Children” with Graham Nash.

• Carly Smithson and Michael Johns sang “The Letter” together.

• The TOP 6 WOMEN sang with Donna Summer, “Stomp Your Feet”.

• The TOP 6 MEN sang with Bryan Adams, “I Thought I’d See Everything”.

• The Final 12 sang with George Michael - Click for Video

• David Cook sang “Time of My Life” at the show’s end.
(also Winner Announced and Simon’s apology to Cook)

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• Jonas Brothers sang “S.O.S.”

• Jordan Sparks sang “One Step at a Time” - [ Video was Removed ]

• Carrie Underwood sang “Last Name”

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• Gladys Knight and Her NEW Pips - Click for Video 

• Jimmy Kimmel - Click for Video - [ Video was Removed ]

• The Love Guru “Pitka” - [ Video was Removed ]

• The Funny Auditions Recapped

• And of course, Renaldo Lapuz singing “I Am Your Brother” - [ Edit by Orion ]

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Tags: 5/21/08, American Idol, Archie, Bryan Adams, Carly Smithson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Donna Summers, Final 12, Funny Auditions, George Michael, Gladys Knight, Graham Nash, Hero, Jason Castro, Jimmy Kimmel, Jonas Brothers, Jordan Sparks, Love Guru, Michael Johns, New Pips, One Republic, Pitka, Seal, Sharp Dressed Man, Simon, Top 6 Idols, Winner, youtube, ZZ Top
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Well Tuesday night was interesting. The people who didn’t do very well last week did exceptionally well last night. Like Michael Johns, who I thought was going to be in last weeks bottom three, did an amazing job. Kristy Lee Cook suddenly doesn’t seem so annoying anymore. Syesha Mercado reminded me of Whitney Houston.

Week by week my view of the remaining contestants seems to change. It all depends on Tuesday night’s performance. So who will go tonight?

It’s getting harder and harder to guess, but we know someone has to go. And after watching this past nights performances the ones who seemed to do the worst were: Ramiel Malubay, who seems to have lost her voice somewhere. Jason Castro, who I think is only getting by now on his looks. Chikezie, who does sing very well, but last night he came across as a bit boring. Brooke White…I’m a bit iffy on her this week. I’m really not sure where she stands now. And Carly Smithson seems to have faded and lost her confidence. Her performance wasn’t as strong as it was last week.

And who was the best this week? David Cook, of course, with David Archuleta close at his heels. If they keep this up I can see them both vying for the title of American Idol.

So who do I think will be in the bottom 3 tonight? Ramiele Malubay, Jason Castro and Chikezie.

Who will get the boot? I would have to guess Ramiele Mulubay.

*American Idol Contestants

[ Edit: Chikezie was eliminated. ]

Categories: American Idol
Tags: American Idol, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiel Malubay, Syesha Mercado
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Well this week it is my turn to guess which suckers are gonna go. I’m torn between Michael Johns and Kristy Lee Cook. Michael and Kristy were both extremely boring, and Kristy has consistently been in the bottom three lately.

My bet is that it will be those two as the last ones standing and I’m leaning towards Michael as the one to go.

I also can’t see Castro, Brooke, Chekize, Ramiele or Syesha lasting much longer. They’ll probably be the ones going in the next couple weeks and probably close to that order. David Archuleta, I have high hopes for him though. Hope he wins it all.

I’m probably going to be way off on all accounts though. lol

The Top 12 Contestants

[ Edit: Amanda Overmyer was eliminated ]

Categories: American Idol
Tags: American Idol, David Archuleta, Eliminations, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns
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