A night after the three remaining Idols sang twice for your votes, it's time to find out which two will continue their journey toward Idol history and the honor of wearing the Idol crown for the next 12 months. Over 88 million votes were cast last night for Adam, Danny, and Kris--and, according to Ryan, a mere one million votes separate two of the Idols. Talk about drama!
In a departure from normal Elimination Night activities, the evening started off with a not-so-subtle commercial for Ben Stiller's new movie, "A Night At the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian". That was followed by the usual Ford music video. And then Alicia Keys was welcomed to the stage to talk about her role on a charity that benefits an African cause. Alicia in turn introduced a young man from Africa who performed a fun little number--a copy of which you can download on iTunes if you so desire.
Fourteen minutes into the show, Ryan asked Danny to join him on stage. Danny said he felt unsure about his fate, but there was no doubt that he had a good time last week when he visited Milwaukee to get the hometown hero treatment. During his visit he was reunited with his best bud in the whole world, Jamar, who was one of the final contestants cut as the judges reduced the field to 36 oh so many weeks ago. As Danny made his way through town to perform for his hometown fans, emotions started to get to him and he allowed a few tears to flow. He called it bitter sweet, but how would the votes make him feel?
Ryan asked for the lights to be dimmed and then ran through last night's songs and judge's comments and then sent Danny to the couch to wait for the other finalists to be put through the paces.
Ryan invited Kris to join him on stage and then we watched as Kris returned to Conway, Arkansas. Like Danny, Kris did radio and TV with local stations, was whisked around town in a super-stretch limo, and then Kris reunited with his rather large family. It was a pretty emotional time for him and his family as you can imagine. Kris also found time to perform a few mini concerts in and around Conway.
As he did with Danny, Ryan walked through Kris' performances and what the judges had to say about them. When he was done, Ryan asked Kris to take a seat next to Danny and wait just a little longer to find out who's going home.
And the wait is going to be extended because Jordin Sparks was due to take the stage and sing her latest song, "Battlefield". Jordin rocked the stage in a black mini adorned with lots of studs that gave it a nice sparkle. The song was alright, but I don't think it will find it's way on to my iPod any time soon.
Thirty seven minutes into the show, Adam joined Ryan on stage and they chatted about his visit to San Diego--Adam's hometown. Adam spent the day doing local TV and radio shows, signing anything that people put in front of him, and generally rushing around being a superstar. One of Adam's stops was the theatre groups where he got his start in San Diego. While there, Adam shared many words of wisdom with the young performers who want to be the next Adam Lambert. His next stop was his former high school and then a concert hall where he sang the National Anthem in front of a gigantic American flag.
Back on the Idol stage, Ryan did his thing and then asked Adam to join the other amigos on the couch for yet another commercial break followed by a performance by Katy Perry.
Before Katy sang "Waking Up in Vegas", Danny pleaded with Ryan to let the guys (and America) know the results. But unfortunately, it isn't up to Ryan, so the boys were treated to Katy dressed in an Elvis-inspired white leotard complete with colorful rhinestones and over sized collar. I'm not sure the song was all that great, but it was fun watching Katy work the stage along with the dancing girls dressed like Vegas Showgirls in the background.
Finally, after 55 minutes of mostly wasted time, Ryan told us that Kris was the first finalist! Based on Kris' expression as well as that of the judges, I'm pretty sure no one expected Kris' name to be called. So with Adam and Danny leaning on each other for support, Ryan told Adam that he was the other finalist. That means, of course, that Danny is going home--not a loser, but rather a top 3 finalist and someone who has a very bright future ahead of him.
As we said goodbye to a true Idol, we were reminded of what a great story Danny has brought to the Idol stage. Until tonight, Danny had never been in danger of going home, but alas, when you have three very talented singers and only two spots for them, someone is going to be the odd-man out and tonight, that man was Danny.
Tune in next week and watch Adam and Kris duel for the coveted title "Season 8 American Idol". It promises to be a great finals.
Until then, I will continue watching TV so you don't have to...
Peace!
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I was totally shocked that Danny was going home. I thought for sure Kris was a goner. The thing that I don't like about Kris' music is that it all sounds the same--he seems to have the same type of rhythm and beat; whereas Danny and Adam have shown more creativity. I was disappointed in America's choice. I will be even MORE shocked if Kris wins it all. Although my daughter won't be, she wants Kris to take it all!
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