Smithson Sent Packing

April 24, 2008 | American Idol
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In a surprising "Idol" elimination, the luck of the Irish wasn't enough to save tattooed Carly Smithson from low votes. Although the singer pleased the judges with her rendition of "Jesus Christ Superstar," -- Simon called it one of his "favorites of the night" -- viewers didn't agree.

Judge Randy Jackson told host Ryan Seacrest, "It must be a bit of a popularity week in the vote." Jason Castro and Brooke White, the two contestants who fumbled their way through the musical numbers of Andrew Lloyd Webber and disappointed the judges, were not only spared the ax -- they even managed to avoid being in the bottom two!

Simon encouraged Carly, saying, "You can leave with your head held high," and she did. After hearing her fate, Smithson said, "I'm very proud of myself and I'm very happy. I'm not upset that I'm going home. I'm okay. I've had the best time here."

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April 1, 2010

Carly should have been axed long ago.!

Kathy
April 28, 2008

Carly i love you. you were robbed!! they need to recount the vote, that just can not be right. can’t wait for your CD to come out.

Lia
April 27, 2008

i agree carly can sing but should not have been on idol. she had 2 recordings that failed not fair to the other singers. have to say no one is really that great this year.

carol
April 26, 2008

Carly and Michael John should had been
in the top two..The best singers get voted
off.They will be missed!!

Carlo
April 24, 2008

I’m so disgusted with the voting, I’m debating about whether I want to invest in what has apparently become a teeny bopper popularity contest. In the past I had always been happy to play a part in finding true talent. Yes there have been mistakes before but none like this, Carly was clearly in the top two. So what has Idol become” What”s the point of crowning someone American Idol, if there not talented enough t headline a show? Them What’s the point? Maybe the judges should have a say like in Dancing with the Stars? Otherwise this show is doomed. I know there laughing all the way to the bank, but artistry should mean something.

robert Singer
April 24, 2008

I’m so disgusted with the voting, I’m debating about whether I want to invest what has apparently become a teeny bopper popularity contest. In the past I had always been happy to play a part in finding true talent. Yes there have been mistakes before but npone like this, Carly was clearly in the top two. So what has Idol become” Whats the point of crowning someone American Idol, if there not talented enough t headline a show? Them What’ss the point? Maybe the judges should have a say like in Dancing with the Stars? Otherwise this show is doomed. I know there laughing all the way to the bank, but artistry should mean something.

robert Singer
April 24, 2008

Carly was way better than Syesah,Brooke and Jason - Idol is a popularity contest and the boys have more teeny bopper fans at home, Carly doesnt need Idol to succeed , she will follow Daughtrys path ! GO Carly !!

issy
April 24, 2008

I am so upset with American Idol right now! This happens all the time..the best singer gets voted off. Carly was amazing and was tehcnically the best vocalist in the competition. Someone needs to crack down on the show. This popularity contest has gotten way out of hand! Carly made the show with her amazing vocals and peppy personality. She will be missed!

Izzie
April 24, 2008

This is all a conspiracy to get off all the talented ones so David A. has no competition. Watch next week it will David Cook going home, the weaker singers are all going to stick around.

meme
April 24, 2008

Carly did NOT deserve to go, but she is amazingly talented, and has a great career ahead of her. I will miss seeing her on Idol, but I hope to see her on tour this summer, and I know record companies must already be bidding to sign her. The best of luck to you, Carly!! I’ll buy your CD when it comes out.

Barnsinger
April 24, 2008

Jason had 3 great weeks in a row and an off night Tuesday because he was very ILL (possibly pneumonia!). He deserevd to stay! Sorry about Carly…I felt she deserved to stay too.

Stephanie
April 24, 2008
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