"American Idol" Shock As Michael Johns Is Eliminated

I saw this guy on Fox's Early Show, and he seems pretty OK with it - almost relieved it is over. Afterall, he's on his way to better things, that is for sure. I'd like to see him and David Cook hook up in a band together . . . I would pay a ticket for that performance!!

Now, if Kristy doesn't leave soon . . . one would have to be suspicious that the show is just a joke. A girl with good looks and absolutely nothing else, cannot last much longer . . . unless it is not about talent at all. And, if that is the case, the true talent and only possible winner for this show, needs to be very worried . . . and he looked it when Michael Johns got voted off. Good luck to you, David Cook!!!!

He wuz robbed!!!! Seriously, though, he was my pick. I thought he had the Idol vibe going. I hope he bitch-slapped Ryan for sparking his hope and then drop kicking him. That was really wrong, and the look on Johns face before Seacrest let him have , it was heartbreaking.

Johns did Aerosmith karoke rather than offering a unique twist on the song, "Dream On." Unfortunately, that means he's toast.

Sorry ?

Now I am glad, I missed that particular night, this is the first year I am watching it seriously, particularly three of them, Johns and the other two Daves. But Johns was the one who have the star quality ! None of the ladies are any good, except the Irish one, the rest have a rather harsh voice and not gonna make it.
Saying that, it is a teanage voting contest, and I have never voted, so can`t complain much , there ! We all remember Sanjaya, rather cute , but kept on coming back with off key songs. What hapened with the other top winners except Kelly ?

So long Michael John, shall look for your songs on i tune....

It was rather cruel of Ryan to remind everyone that last year they did not eliminate anyone during Idol Gives Back week and then tell Michael that he was going home after all. When he first began that thought, I thought to myself, "Good, he's got another chance!"

Boy, talk about a downer :(

I think that Michael Johns has great potential for a long career ahead of him. I just don't think America Idol was the best place for him. I'm actually kind of glad to see him off of there, because if he is to have a career, he's going to have to appeal to adults more than to kids, and winning American Idol often comes with a teeny-bopper stigma.

I suspect he didn't get enough votes to remain because he isn't a teenager. He's almost 30 years old, and it seems to me that the voting audience is mostly adolescents and teenagers. To them, Johns probably seemed too old.

I was disappointed though, because as the judges say, it is a singing contest, and he sings far better than Kristy or Jason. He just didn't always pick songs that suited his voice. When he did the Dolly Parton song, you could see where his voice really belongs - soul, blues, and r&b.

I think what really bothered me is the way they toyed with him at the end. Last year, amateurish Jordin Sparks ended up winning the entire thing despite apparently being voted off on Idol Gives Back week. This year they toyed with Johns as though they were going to pull the same stunt again. That was just plain wrong.

I don't see what the shock is really. His singing is "ok" and he has bucket hair. He just didn't stand out, except for his accent. Hopefully next week, that blonde chick that is the least "familiar" face on the stage every week will be gone.

PS- what was with fergie doing those one armed cartwheels during heart's "barracuda" on the idol gives back show? holy friggin' mackerel- that takes some strength!

I guess you don't want to come in in 7th place like johns, but it seems like you're almost guaranteed a better career if you come in 2nd or 3rd. the only exception is kelly clarkson- who, IMHO, still has a better natural gift for singing than anyone who'd been on that show since.

The mention of Jesus in a song should really not offend us. His teaching is really wonderful. However, it is easy to see why people do get offended. It is mostly because those who are mentioning his name and doing things in his name are such jerks. Ghandi once said, "I would be a Christian, if I had not met so many of them"
I am a Christian and I find Ghandi's comments very true. I see very little evidence of the humble teacher in some who claim to be his followers. (Those who earnestly advise us to send our contribution in so they can build crystal cathedrals and drive $50,000 automobiles.)
BUT, BACK TO "IDOL:...
I agree with the article about Ryan Seacrest being rude when he reminded Michael Johns about last year giving the lowest person a pass on "Gives Back" week and then virtually telling him, "HA HA! JUST KIDDING! GET OUT OF HERE! HA HA HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!" I felt so sorry for Mr. Johns.
Johns is a good singer, maybe this exposure will help him to be successful. That would be nice. The week that he sang all jazzed out and bluesy I really thought WOO HOO! Good singing!
Did anyone else notice Brooke almost giving herself a hernia trying to work up a tear for him??? I swear that girl is so glad when someone else is eliminated... you can tell she just wants to grin and skip across the stage yelling, "YAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!"

Why hasn't anybody ever-complain that Michael Jons and Carly Smithson are immigrants stealing jobs from hardworking Americans? Oh yeah, they're white so I guess they're totally welcome here in the United States.

The show has gotten tired. It was a good thing for a while. They'll have to incorporate porn or something to keep it going these days because it never has really been about who was best, but rather who hit a nerve with the core audience. But there have been some great voices... most of them doomed by contract to record forgettable, cloying songs.

Well-said: "American Idol voters get it so wrong"
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/

This year at this time, all the singers on AI are very good. The problem is that they are not generating enough excitement. David C is my dog in this race and even he bored me this week. I also like Brooke who is so wholesome she shits apple pie This week she actually connected to her song. In past weeks, she had no idea that Every Breath You Take is the song of a stalker, and she missed the urgency of Jolene (listen to Jack White's angushed version). Kristy Lee is getting better every week. Unfortunately, her patriotic thing a couple of weeks back was jingoism at its worst. I have a feeling that the producers are counting on David A who just gives me the creeps.

I'm good as soon as Kristy Lee Cook gets the boot. Until then, I weep for America.