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American Idol picks their final two

curlio

2008-05-14 22:09:30

American Idol finally whittled down their Idols to just the final two tonight. After much speculation that it was an assured David-David finale, what would America actually decide? Many times has the Top Three held the most shocking result of the season!

Ryan Seacrest quickly moves the show into motion tonight by heading straight for the group performance. The Top Three performed "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" with some simple choreography. They did okay with the moves, though both Davids look awkward with dancing. Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul were up and dancing too.

The Ford commercial features the Idols as music stars after having their fortunes told while singing "Heaven."

Ryan says that there were 56 million votes yesterday before giving us our recap of yesterday's performances.

Fantasia Barrino returns to sing the song "Bore Me." I love her flashy hot pink hair, but that was about it. The song had more singing by her backup singers than by her.

She has gotten even more loud and shrieky since she won. How can she even have working vocal chords singing like that? The look on Simon Cowell's face at the end of the performance said it all. Fantasia has finished a stint on Broadway in The Color Purple and is now headed back to the studio - lucky us.

Ryan teased that we would be getting some results, but naturally they are saving that for the very end of the show. David Archuleta came out first to have his hometown video shown. He returned to Murray, Utah, where he was mobbed by screaming girls and high school cheerleaders (who probably didn't know he was alive before AI, I might add) everywhere he went.

Eventually, when he goes to a mall, the emotions overwhelm him and he starts crying. He didn't think so many people would show up to support him. The cutest moment was when he said "Gosh, where did they park?" Mayor Snarr declares the day David Archuleta Day. Archie says the clip was embarrasing because they showed a lot of him crying. Ryan tells him it's okay to show emotion, then asks about his biggest obstacle. Archie says that learning three songs with everything else that was going on. Ryan says that this is a close race and there is a possibility that this will be Archie's last time on the show, so we get the clip of his journey so far.

Syesha Mercado went back home too. She first goes to Sarasota, then off to Bradenton where someone hand her a baby. She also has the day declared Syesha Mercado Day. She returned to her old high school and goes on a helicopter ride. On the way back she also gets emotional as she is living her dream. Ryan asks her about Paula's comments that she won't make the final. Syesha says everyone has their opinion. Simon thinks Paula was too harsh. We then get a clip of her journey so far.

David Cook then came onstage where he said that it wasn't his idea to audition. He originally went to be his little brother Andrew's support. The hometown video plays. He is greeted by screaming girls everywhere too. He does a concert downtown, then heads to his old elementary school to thank his music teacher for inspiring him. He too breaks down at the overwhelming support, as does his little brother. He even heads to a Kansas City Royals game to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Randy told the idols to be proud of themselves and give themselves a round of applause no matter what. Paula told them they are standing in a path reserved for great things to come. Simon said he likes these three and if it's the final he's hoping for we'll have a humdinger next week.

The final will indeed be the heavily predicted David-David finale. Syesha didn't know what to say to all of her supporters, just thank you. She then performs for the last time on the show. Hopefully, when Cookie wins, either he will have enough strength to resist the pressure of the AI machine to churn out crap, or the AI machine realized the mistake they made with Bo Bice by forcing him to churn out crap.

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American Idol Top Three Race for the Finale

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Who will be the next American Idol?
Members				Guests
	(78%)	David Cook	(67%)
	(22%)	David Archuleta	(33%)

GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:12:07


	Yay.. it's finally a David vs David finale.. as expected..

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Fredereek ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:18:56


	Does this mean Syesha's Dad's off the waggon?

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mclachlan10 ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:25:30


	David Cook is the best contestant ever to hit the AI stage. If there is any justice in the world, he will take the crown next week and be put in the hands of producers and engineers who will be respectful of his style - the result? An incredible album that pays tribute to the amazing artist he is. :) GOOD LUCK COOKIE!

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GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:32:21


	wtf i mean i like cook but archuleta has it in the bag. the only people tht vote on this show r preteens anyways so he has no chance. GO DAVID ARCHULETA!!!!!!! * all u hatrs!

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hollei ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:37:04


	GO DAVID COOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make YOUR kind of music when you win. It's all about you, baby.

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tricia ( Guest )

2008-05-14 22:50:18


	i hope david cook will win...

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GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-14 23:09:05


	I honestly believe it's anybody's game.. but I believe Cookie wins based on talent, while Archie wins based on fan base.. but I like them both... I hope we'll have a spectacular finale!!

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Shenova ( Head Editor )

2008-05-14 23:25:19

She who thinks!
	ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ "Fantasia Barrino returns to sing the song "Bore Me."" That pretty well summarized the night! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Let's see, Finale...both contestants will be saddled with the craptastic winner of the song writing contest, each will get to pick one song that they have sung during the season (expect "Imagine" from Archie but Cookie has a large variety to choose from), and I can't remember what is the usual third song...hasn't it varied depending on the year? ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I was amused that Cookie sang an acoustic version of "Livin' on a Prayer" at his show in Kansas City (btw - family in KC said that the local news reported that 500,000 people turned up for his noon show). Remember how much trouble Jordin had with "Livin On A Prayer" last year? Remember how Jon Bon Jovi said that it was an incredibly difficult song? Yeah, well... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Let Archuleta win so 19M is saddled with his father. Let D. Cook make the album he wants so the rest of us win. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Wake me when "So You Think You Can Dance?" starts...

GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-14 23:30:56


	Wohoo! the Davids! I want Cook to win.

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GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-14 23:33:00


	GO COOKIE!!! You are awesomeeeeee BTW.. Fantasia, creepy....SImon's face, priceless.......

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Banya ( Guest )

2008-05-15 00:12:09


	David Cook is the AI!! 2 thumbs to u

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GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-15 00:34:10


	Actually I know it is impossible but I hope both win why cant it be a tie and have two idols. They both have they own style and both sing well. edit: Shenova - 2008-05-15 00:46:12 GMT - No names/addr. real or not

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GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-15 01:04:56


	Let Archuleta win so 19M is saddled with his father. Let D. Cook make the album he wants so the rest of us win. The problem here is that both will be saddled with 19M. Bo Bice didn't win, and he was saddled with their craptastic crap crap crappity crap. Bo went indie and finally the people who supported him got a taste of what they should have gotten the first time around.

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zayralover

2008-05-15 04:26:47


	Oh joy .............. It IS Snippy and Sappy who'll be in the finals, as predicted since the beginning of the show ..... ah the only silver lining is that the predictability of the pretty predictably unpredictable show called American Idol is becoming ..... well more predictable. I did say that Captain Cook "deserved" to be in the finals, and since Dorky Duke Achooleta's a real "charmer" to the pre-teen ladies, I guess he got through that way ... HERE'S MY QUESTION TO ALL CONCERNED, DO PRE-TEEN GIRLS CONSTITUTE THE BULK OF AI'S VOTING, OR DO GUYS PLAY AN EQUALLY BIG VOTING ROLL? If the former is true, THAT would explain why Achoo, Sanjaya and all the ... ahem .... less talented ... but more "charming" talents of AI ge through ... Well, Syesha will hopefully get her dream chance on Broadway ... hopefully....... Good luck to her!!!! Still drowsy after those "stellar" performances from our talented talents of the terrific talent show AI SHENOIVA ? LOL !!!!! Sweet Dreamzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

zayralover

2008-05-15 04:30:21


	K not that Im comparing Sanjaya to Archuleta, but the thing they both hav in common is their baby booboo face which apparently hits the "ladies" in the right spot.......

GUEST ( Guest )

2008-05-15 09:22:37


	I am rooting for David Cook to win. Fantasia's performance was just out there. Not too keen on the red hair, but the energy she brought to the show for just under 5 minutes was the best thing to happen to that show. When Fantasia gets overly excited, she tends to just go wild. That performance would be suited for a concert, but some people still liked it. It was soso to me. Simon's facial expression had me rollin' though.

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MysteryMan

2008-05-15 09:37:27


	It's really funny to read the reactions so many of you have posted on here regarding Simon's facial expressions when "Fantasia" finished screaming and carrying on with that ridiculous red hair...shall we say that was a little "over the top" or "way over"? Speaking of way over the top, Archuletta is completely out his league and should not be deemed the Idol of the year. While we can all appreciate his wonderful talents and extraordinary gifts, he simply is not ready; his immaturity will only compound his problems as a viable act. Millions of screaming teeny boppers' votes notwithstanding, this will be the show's last hurrah!, catapulting him to stardom at least as King for a Day, nothing more. David Cook is the guy who deserves that crown.

curlio ( Website Owner )

2008-05-15 11:01:14

YATTA!
	If you compare the screaming masses for the two Davids, I think there were more screaming teenies for Cookie than Archie.

"Now you know why lions eat their young" Capt. Phil Harris

MysteryMan

2008-05-15 11:36:37


	Thanks, Curlio, I surely hope that will be the case when the keys to the castle are given away next week!! I'm with you: Cook should get the win!

hugefan

2008-05-15 11:59:18


	Wow! The two Davids in the final; who would have guessed!

Shenova ( Head Editor )

2008-05-15 12:25:51

She who thinks!
	Guest said: [...] The problem here is that both will be saddled with 19M. Bo Bice didn't win, and he was saddled with their craptastic crap crap crappity crap. Bo went indie and finally the people who supported him got a taste of what they should have gotten the first time around. You're right, but Chris Daughtry got a contract AND more freedom...would he have been allowed to created the multi-platinum selling album if Daughtry had actually been crowned AI? We'll never know. From the outside, it seems like 19M has a certain mold that the AI should fit into but the other contestants under contract might get a bit more freedom.

Shenova ( Head Editor )

2008-05-15 12:31:29

She who thinks!
	zayralover said: HERE'S MY QUESTION TO ALL CONCERNED, DO PRE-TEEN GIRLS CONSTITUTE THE BULK OF AI'S VOTING, OR DO GUYS PLAY AN EQUALLY BIG VOTING ROLL? If the former is true, THAT would explain why Achoo, Sanjaya and all the ... ahem .... less talented ... but more "charming" talents of AI ge through ... They got through the same way that Kristy Lee Cook, Haley S., and the Pickle got through...irrational, hormonal voters that are voting with parts other than their ears! In other words, pre- and early-teen girls are half of the problem...

curlio ( Website Owner )

2008-05-15 12:47:45

YATTA!
	Shenova said: [...] They got through the same way that Kristy Lee Cook, Haley S., and the Pickle got through...irrational, hormonal voters that are voting with parts other than their ears! In other words, pre- and early-teen girls are half of the problem... ... and elderly perverts like Will are the other half Speaking of WeeWillyWinkie, I hope nothing has happened to the lad. He's been MIA for too long now. Perhaps he's gone off to find his beloved Sprout?

"Now you know why lions eat their young" Capt. Phil Harris

Tari ( Guest )

2008-05-15 14:55:27


	Wow i luv dis shw i luv Archie nd i tinks he deserves d crown,he is a great singer nd i hate Kristy Lee Cook tank God she's out ''GO! DAVID! GO!''

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winona1717

2008-05-15 23:28:34


	Guest said: I honestly believe it's anybody's game.. but I believe Cookie wins based on talent, while Archie wins based on fan base.. but I like them both... I hope we'll have a spectacular finale!! I agree, except that I think they are both equally talented, just different styles. I feel like they are a tie as the winner, like Clay and Ruben... I liked them equally as well. But I'm voting for Cookie to win and I want a spectacular finale too!