Fun Fact: Did you know that one of the singers in Lady Antebellum, Hillary Scott, had unsuccessfully auditioned not once but twice for American Idol before she made it big on her own? It’s true. Not only was she rejected by Idol, she never even made it past the preliminary rounds to even see the judges. She has said in the past, “I never got to see them. I literally performed for the production assistants and the interns, and I just didn’t make it.” Continue reading →
We were down to the Top 5 on American Idol at the beginning of the night on May 5.
Here is a LIVE RESULTS AND ELIMINATION SHOW RECAP BLOGGING (EASTERN US TIME):
SPOILER ALERT:
8:00 Dramatic recap video: “They had one night…and two chances…to win your vote…” 8:01 Judges intro. Tour Tickets on sale next Friday…60 Million Votes were cast – highest number for this season 8:03 Top 5 Group Number Happy Together 8:07 The Idols cook with Gordon Ramsey – Video 8:10 Commercial Break 8:15 Lady Antebellum performs new single, Just a Kiss 8:20 Commercial Break 8:25 Video Montage of Idols Talking About themselves 8:26 Ryan Secrest is dividing Idols in two different groups: Left Side: James Durbin Right Side: Lauren Alaina 8:29 Commercial and Jennifer Lopez to perform after 8:33 Gordon Ramsey is doing test tasting with Idols 8:37 J.LO is performing On The Floor 8:40 Commercial Break 8:44 Teaser of JLo’s next song, I’m Into You
8:46 IDOLS still divided in two groups:
Left Side: James Durbin, Haley Reinhart Right Side: Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk
Scotty McCreery – SAFE! Ryan Asked Scotty to go stand with group he thinks is “safe”. Scotty told Ryan, “Don’t do that to me man. I can’t do that.” Ryan then lead Scotty next to James and Haley and announced that ALL THREE ARE SAFE! Lauren and Jacob are bottom two! 8:52 Commercial Break
8:56 JACOB LUSK VOTED OFF AND ELIMINATED! COME BACK TO SEE WHO WAS VOTED OFF, ELIMINATED AND SENT HOME!
Haley Reinhart nailed her performance of The House of the Rising Sun by The Animals.
This was Haley’s second song for the night and it was the kind of performance which can catapult a contestant to stardom on American Idol.
Haley’s performance on May 2nd was so outstanding that Randy Jackson said, “The award tonight for the best performance of the night goes to Haley!”
This was a great come back for her after being less than stellar on her first song of the night, a rendition of the not-yet released You and I by Lady Gaga.
On Wednesday (5/4) night’s American Idol, James Durbin showed us that he is a rocker–but one with a soft, tender heart.
While listening to the lyrics of Without You as performed by Harry Nillson, tears rolled down James’ face and he simply broke down. He later said he is on the show to make a better life for his family and he gets extremely sad when his family comes to briefly visit him but has to leave to allow him to work on reaching his goal and dreams.
James was again moved to tears and overcame with emotion during his live performance. Here is what the judges had to say:
Randy Jackson: “As Steven and Jennifer will attest to, this is a mark of truly a great performer. I could feel your emotion as we started, as we were watching the package, and you thinking about your family and the journey that you’re on here and I tell you man, just fighting back through the emotions, for you to give a vocal like you gave, no, it wasn’t perfect, but it was emotionally perfect…I’m telling you right now, this competition is yours to lose.” Steven Tyler: “James man, when you sing as good as you do and you can let a song get the best of you. That’s crazy time, that’s a beautiful thing. That’s as beautiful as it gets. I loved that. Pitchy at times in a strange James Durbin kinda way. Your emotions were incredible.”
Jennifer Lopez: “That’s the thing with you. Everyone knows you can sing. You’re not just the guy that can wail right into the stratosphere. You have the heart and soul to back it up. You are an artist. You are a true true artist. He’s amazing you guys. Amazing.”
Scotty McCreery gave my favorite performance of his this season on Wednesday (5/4) night’s American Idol.
His rendition of Gone by Mongomery Gentry brought the entire studio to their feet. Way to go Scotty!
Here is what the judges said:
Steven Tyler: “Scotty my man, you know [studio audience cheering loudly with a standing O] that’s what America thinks. Up until now, you’ve been a Puritan, but I swear to God I saw you dance with the devil tonight! And that’s a good thing for you. That was really beautiful. It showed a whole new side of you.”
Jennifer Lopez: “I lost it there for a second I was so excited. You just owned that stage. I heard some growling in there too. I liked it. That is some American Idol stuff right there. That’s it baby!”
Randy Jackson: “Steven Tyler,I don’t know about this dancing with the devil thing. I don’t want you to do that right now. I felt like we were sitting there concert Scotty. Who knew you could rock the stage like that. This guy is in it to win it too!”
On Wednesday (May 4) night’s American Idol, James Durbin performed like a seasoned musician once again. Not only did he impress the hell out of the judges during his performance of Closer to the Edge by 30 Seconds to Mars, he also had this week’s guest mentor, Sheryl Crow, swooning over him: “I got to sing with James, I can officially retire now!” WOAH, now, THAT’S a compliment.
Here is what the judges said:
Steven Tyler: “James man, I think you kicked that song’s ass. You know, the way you work that audience, you are ready for Freddie I think.”
Jennifer Lopez: “We talked about who’s gonna come out here and grab it, you’ve been showing us that you want it. And I know America is feeling it. We are feeling it right here. Grab it. Take it. It’s yours to take James.”
Randy Jackson: “Now you’re showing us what kind of artist you are. James is in it to win it America. This guy wants it. He wants it Ryan! He wants it!”
On April 28th’s American Idol, we were not told who the bottom three were. The last three not safe, in random oder per Ryan Seacrest, were Scotty, Casey, Jacob.
The ones previously declared safe for the night were: Haley, James, Lauren.
Live blogging.
Spoiler Results: The person who got the least votes and going home is WOW~~~unbelievable! Casey Abrams…NO NO NO!!!!
Steven Tylerjust admitted to being stoned every time he sits down at the judges’ table on American Idol.
Every single time.
Except instead of his usual array of drugs of the past, Tyler is now high simply on the joy of being on the number 1 show in the country – and sitting next to and breathing in the most beautiful woman in the world.
“If you think going out in front of high-def cameras and millions of people I’m not high on adrenaline, you’re crazy.” He went on to tell People, “I’m stoned when that curtain drops,” but he explained, “I just don’t snort the curtain dropping. I don’t snort J. Lo either, though I do breathe her in.”
Tyler who has been known for infamous fights with his band mates and multiple trips to rehab in the past, is now beside himself that America gets to know and see his softer, warmer, compassionate side.
“I’m on top of the world. I’m Hollywood’s little f***in’ sweetheart, basically,” Tyler told Rolling Stone. He also admitted that he took the Idol job to react to his Aerosmith band mates trying to get rid of him.
“F**k yeah. Not to show them, but that I can’t be held hostage anymore. I will be my own hostage. The band can’t throw me out.”
Sober for a year and a half, the 63-year old ex-party king is just glad to be alive. He told People: “Left up to my own devices, I probably would have been dead several times over.” You can read all about his past escapades in his memoir, Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? which will be released May 3.
which will be released May 3.
