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April 11, 2008

A Shocking 'Idol' Exit

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The show will not be going on for Michael Johns -- the hunkish contender was sent home from "American Idol" in a surprising elimination last night. At "Idol Gives Back" this week, Johns sang Aerosmith's "Dream On" and met with little criticism from the judges, with Paula saying he was "unbelievable" and sounded "as good as you look." Even the show's toughest critic, Simon Cowell, said Michael gave a "very good performance," and told the singer, "I'm going to miss you. You're a very good singer and a very, very nice guy."

Johns, who had never been in the bottom three before, looked surprised when host Ryan Seacrest announced that he had the lowest number of votes. "Tonight, we're going to say goodbye to Michael Johns," Seacrest said, with Johns looking stunned.

Audible hissing and boos were heard in the theater, showing support people held for the Aussie-born singer. "I am definitely surprised," Johns said. "I enjoyed singing that song."

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NEXT: Cam, '4Real'

 

What Is this thing called Idol???


- Kenneth
Posted 04/11/08 09:01 AM
 

wellllll now definitely i am
100000% sure FOX PEOPLE are rigging
the elimination process
i AM NOT WATCHING EVER AGAIN


- Nancy
Posted 04/11/08 08:43 AM
 

BRING MICHAEL JOHNS BACK!!!!!!!
RYAN WAS WAY OUT OF LINE. ONCE AGAIN HIS MOUTH OUT DID HIMSELF. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN AMERICAN IDOL. I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO AGREES THAT NO ONE SHOULD HAVE GONE HOME LAST NIGHT. FOLLOW THE PATTERN FROM LAST YEAR @ AMERICA GIVES BACK AND SEND NO ONE HOME.
VERY UNJUST TO MICHAEL,HIS FAMILY AND MOST OF ALL HIS FANS.


- Anonymous
Posted 04/11/08 08:43 AM
 

THIS IS UNREAL THAT THEY SENT MICHEAL HOME.WHAT A LARGE TALENT.I WILL MISS WATCHING HIM…AS A MATTER OF FACT I AM DONE WATCHING THIS SEASON.THANKS IN PART TO RYAN’S MEAN WAY OF ANNOUNCING HIS DEPARTURE


- Anonymous
Posted 04/11/08 08:28 AM
 

STUNNING!!!!MICHEAL WENT HOME.HE WAS GREAT.I WILL MISS WATCHING HIM—-AS A MATTER OF FACT I AM DONE WATCHING THIS SEASON….THANKS IN PART TO RYAN’S MEAN WAY OF INFORMING MICHEAL!!!THIS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE……


- Anonymous
Posted 04/11/08 08:23 AM
 

I think american idol should bring michael johns back. ryan was way out of line when making the statement; last year @ america gives back me did not eliminate anyone and than in the next breathe he says michael you are going home. i was shocked. syesha should have gone home. producers should review ryan’s material before he goes on. as far as i am concerned ryan did a “insert foot in mouth”. BRING MICHAEL JOHNS BACK!!!!!!!


- GAIL
Posted 04/11/08 08:17 AM
 

It was not only TOTALLY WRONG for America to send Michael home, but the way Ryan faked him and his fans out was just reprehensible, as was making ANY elimination during Idol Gives Back week. Michael was one of the most talented contestants this season, and the best-looking, so he did NOT deserve to go home. They should have done a non-elimination for IGB week like last year, and never mentioned that Michael got the lowest number of votes. Michael had what it takes to win, and now, he’s been robbed of the opportunity, plus, he was given false hope. I cannot contain my anger and outrage at this unexcusable situation.


- Barnsinger
Posted 04/11/08 07:33 AM
 

I’m glad Michael Johns is off ( did like him ok, better than Syesha and Kristy Lee), that will give all the rocker votes to David C., my favorite.
I think David C. will need extra votes to conquer that winded and boring to watch David A. (Can’t America and the judges hear his deep, raspy breaths after every line of a song???!!! You can hear the asthmatic Mr. A. during the group songs, too.)


- Kathy B.
Posted 04/11/08 07:02 AM
 

didnt he sing first? that might have had something to do with him getting eliminated. also his fans probably thought he was gonna be safe since carly sort of messed up. oh well for the excitement of the show, this was actually good, since it was getting very predictable.


- Anonymous
Posted 04/11/08 06:19 AM

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