American Idol‘s top 4 results were shocking to many. Like many seasons before it, they always have a shocker. In this case it has now happened twice this season. Before I go on about who was eliminated, let’s go through the overview on what went down on the elimination show.
The night kicked off with James and Scotty singing “Start A Band,” originally by Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. They did a great job together on it. Not many stars can pull off duets well, yet they did. It was a great way to open up the night. Next Haley and Lauren sang “Gunpowder & Lead” by Miranda Lambert. They did an okay job; if it was Lauren alone, I think it would have been better.
After those two performances, Ryan sends one of the four to the final 3. He gives Lauren the go ahead, and you could see she was beyond thrilled. Yet he kept Scotty, James and Haley waiting until after the big tickets of the night. Lady Gaga’s video of her performance of “You and I,” then Latin crooner Enrique Iglesias sang “Dirty Dancer“ and “I Like It.” Gaga showed some real talent in her performance, by taking it slow. However, Enrique sounded auto-tuned in both songs, which means he likely lip-synced to his song. I will say that I did enjoy his song, but I do wish it was actually live.
Finally we got to see Jordin Sparks sing “I Am Woman.” I felt that her song was silly, but it was also catchy. She showed the Idol hopefuls what winning the show means. After her mediocre performance we saw the premier of Steven Tyler’s solo music video for “(It) Feels So Good.” I thought his video topped off any other strange music videos. It did not look like a professionally made music video at all. It was even weaker than the cheesy Ford sponsored ones that the top 12 make.
Once the fluff was over, it was time for Ryan to break the news for the rest. Haley was the second one called to safety. Most of the world thought Scotty was going to leave, but instead James was the one sent packing. He was visibly upset, and many fans consider this a shock like when Pia left earlier this season. James sang his last song, and Ryan talked about how James will be like Chris Daughtry, who also left Idol in fourth place but later on went to become successful.
I am still in shock; this was a tough one to write. Many fans are demanding a recount since James is so beloved, along with the fact that his phone lines were down mostly on Wednesday night. So it is a huge controversy, which could lead to James getting a record contract quickly.
What do you think about James leaving? Who should have left in your opinion? Leave us your thoughts in comments.
Marion Nygren
May 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Scotty should have been the one leaving, I don’t think I will continue watching Idol as you got rid of the best singer when you got rid of James
how very sad.
Bc
May 15, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I am not watching IDOL anymore. There nothing good left to watch. The better one are all gone.
Deb
May 15, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I think Haley should have been gone, she has had some great moments, but has been inconsistent, and does not seem to put much feeling into it. I hear words and notes, but nothing else. I know this might anger Adam Lambert fans ( of which I actually am an advid one), because he has made his fondness for Haley known, but I can love him without agreeing right? Anyway, anyone except James should be gone, with him gone, so goes the excitement of the show, probably won’t watch, and don’t care much who wins, If I had to choose one to win, it would be Lauren, she seems like a sweet girl, cared about the others (Haley was almost gleeful looking while James cried), Scotty seems like a nice kid, but can’t do anything but country.. think you have to be not to remarkable to win AI, James is remarkable (so was-is Adam), both didn’t win, Adam is doing phenomenally, predict James will as well-just my opinion.
alyssa
May 16, 2011 at 10:17 am
i agree on hayle she clearly needed to be the one to go home! i think that it was a big mistake to put james out he was a great singer!and hayley not so much she has her moments but most of the time there bad! well thats what i think!(get back to me soon?)
Sherry Collier
May 15, 2011 at 5:05 pm
I will not watch Idol anymore You got rid of the best one James, another mess up like Clay Akien I suppose
Kathie McConell
May 15, 2011 at 5:06 pm
I love country music, but Scotty should have been the one to leave.James is a unbelievable performer, He is the best contestant they have ever had on Idle, Something went terribly wrong in the voting.
Michelle
May 15, 2011 at 5:09 pm
I think this is rigged. Many callers couldn’t even get through to vote for James and if they did, It said “Your vote has been casted for Haley.” REALLY?? What’s up with that? Needs to be re-done in my opinion. James was never even in the bottom three and then goes home?! Something not right here in my opinion.
IdolheadEd
May 15, 2011 at 9:00 pm
That is not true. It doesn’t say thanks for voting for Haley or Scotty or anyone. It says thank for voting for contestant #_. This week when you call it will actually be the contestants voice thanking you for your vote.
Don’t be fibbin’!
Me
May 15, 2011 at 5:29 pm
I agree James should have been in the final two. I loved not only his performances but his singing as well. I too have no more interest in American Idol.
Larry Whitney
May 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Those two girls are mediocre – screamers. Scotty is good. James is a great and rare talent. He’s also an ENTERTAINER!
Mona
May 15, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Glad others feel like we do in much of Nova Scotia, canada! No james? not worth watching now!!
Tina
May 15, 2011 at 8:08 pm
I agree with everyone on here..They just lost there talent. This does seem like a repeat of Chris Daughtry. I’m sorry but Haley needed to go along time ago! but I guess it’s what idol does best keeps the worst ones and let’s the good ones go! Hopefully James will a contract and go on to BETTER things :-p
noreen fitzwater
May 15, 2011 at 11:23 pm
There needs to be a re-vote on this past week. It is very obvious that there was some mix up with the phone in system. If the show is to maintain any integrity this issue needs to be addressed. James has been the by far leader for weeks now and with these unbelievable results I don’t believe I will continue watching Idol. I have lost all confidence in the show’s production/voting/results departments. Please correct this obvious mess.
D Nett
May 16, 2011 at 12:27 am
Here’s the problem – what the show does, and how we vote doesn’t match up. Instead of voting for our favorites (sometimes we have more than one) we should be voting for the one who had the worst performance and needs to go home, since that’s what they’re doing on the show. This happens a couple times a season. People have more than one favorite. They assume the one who did better (James in this case) is safe, so they vote for the other one. Bam! The better performer goes home. Wake up Idol – you need to fix this!!!
Johanna
May 16, 2011 at 6:32 am
Haley cannot sing so she should have been gone by now. James is the best idol of all times America what is the matter with you. This is a joke!!!!!!
Darren
May 16, 2011 at 7:59 am
I happen to love Haley, she has a rocker’s voice with a ballad’s control. Rare!
Biase aside, I don’t think she’s gonna win. Scotty is. He’s the barely receives criticism from the judges and he has tonnes of fans; plus, country seems to be a huge trend lately.
suzan
May 16, 2011 at 12:50 pm
james is the best ever on idol. scotty should have gone because almost everything he did was country. country is fine, but he needs to show a bigger range. there needs to be a recount, or at
least bring james back to compete! only fair.
reina
May 21, 2011 at 2:31 pm
no entiendo, jame era el mejor; no entiendo la preferencia que hay o había con haley, la final tenía que ser escotty con jame pero está amañada la selección, sólo querían que la competencia fuera scotty y laura porque ambos cantan música country. Jame era es ganador sino hubiesen hecho trampa