Find Out Which Two Idols Got the Boot Wednesday
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Michael "Big Mike" Lynche was saved on last week's American Idol, meaning two contestants would get the boot on Wednesday's show.
As the remaining nine waited to hear their fate, Lee Dewyze "looked sick with nerves," an UsMagazine.com eyewitness said of the 24-year-old Illinois native.
But he'll last another week. The first to go: Andrew Garcia, 24, of Moreno, Calif.
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"When Andrew was told he's off, Katie [Stevens] looked like she was crying, and Dewyze was hugging himself," the witness said.
As he performed one last time, "Tim [Urban] was really into it, dancing along and Tim was the first to jump on to the stage to hug Andrew. Simon [Cowell] spent a few minutes talking animatedly to him, giving him advice."
Also upset: Garcia's wife, who teared up in the audience. "Ellen [DeGeneres] spent a few minutes talking to her and patting her on her arm," the witness told Us.
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Next, seventh-season finalist Brooke White performed with Justin Gaston (Miley Cyrus' ex beau), who currently stars on Web show If I Can Dream. "Mike was really into it and was the first to start clapping," the insider said. Afterward, White and Gaston greeted all the Idols on stage.
During the commercial break, "Kara [DioGuardi] was literally hanging off Simon's shoulder trying to talk to him as he walked backstage," the witness said. Before the show started, Cowell kissed her warmly on the cheek.
When the show returned, rocker Crystal Bowersox, 24, was told she's safe and "immediately kissed her necklace for heading for the couch," the witness said. "Siobhan [Magnus] was told she's safe and sat in the sofa with her head in her hands. Lee was told he's safe and clutched his heart in relief."
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Season eight runner-up Adam Lambert performed as Stevens, 17, waited on stage to hear if she'd remain on the Fox show another week. "She was visibly gasping with nerves," the witness told Us. "Mike was unsmiling and Tim looked genuinely relaxed and unbothered as he chatted with show stylist Miles Siggins."
When Stevens got the boot, Bowersox "immediately burst into tears. Mike seemed stunned and didn't move or clap at all during Katie's performance. Everyone came on stage and hugged her. Katie was really crying as she watched her season flashback tape with Andrew, who had his arm around her. But he seemed really together and calm."
In the audience: Fifth season finalist Elliott Yamin, who was "greeted enthusiastically by all the judges and Ryan [Seacrest], who spent ages chatting to him during a commercial break."
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8I wish the judges decided who out of the bottom 3 would go home each week-like other reality shows do it. Teenage girls are doing all the voting-that's why it's always girls going home-katie out sings them all and should not have left. Mike (ugh) and Andrew should have left, then casey and aaron!
what is wrong with kara this season? why is she trying so hard around simon and always touching and trying to flirt with him? she's coming off looking so desperate and cheap. he's clearly engaged and she appears to be married so i wish she would stop kissing up to him so much. yuck!
I love Andrew. He just wasnâ??t able to master the Idol stage. The format didnâ??t fit him. I loved his audition of Sunday morning. He was the reason I watched this season. I voted for him each week and Katie last week. They are both gone now. I donâ??t really like any of the others. Timâ??s voice is just terrible but I like his personality. I would like Casey since he has a great voice but he has no passion. Mike is a good singer but has a cocky attitude and his personal isnâ??t great. Siobhan is over rated. I love Leeâ??s voice but there is something missing. He might when the whole thing if he continues like when he song â??Treat her like a ladyâ??. Crystal only had one performance I actually liked. Iâ??m not sure I will watch as much now that Andrew is gone. Maybe to see if Tim will get booted.
I knew that Andrew was going. (Even though I love him!!) But I can't believe Katie is gone and Tim is still in the game. Katie wasn't that great, but she's MUCH better than Tim. Who the hell is voting for Tim? He's awful.
Is the the last season? Tired of it and Seacrest! Go away and come back with some new, fresh and fun. And stop with the....THISSSSSSSSSSS is American Idol, so annoying
andrew sad to see him go, i knew it was coming though he just couldn't find his way!! if you see andrew on youtube he is so amazing,relevent reinvents songs and makes them his own!! its unfortunate he couldnt bring that to the idol stage!! i canNOT stand siohban i do not like the screaming and how she speaks she just seams fake and why the hell is tim still on this show really?
I dont know why everyone likes Katie so much. She drove me nuts! She sang through her nose and had no path as to where she was going. I've been wanting her to go since the Top 24. Same with Aaron and Tim. They all need to leave. I liked Andrew, but I knew he was going home. He hasn't great in awhile. He did set his standard very high after the "Straight Up" performance he did. But as for Katie, I am so glad shes gone. I don't have to listen to her stupid answers to questions or listen to her nasal singing. America got this one right!
I liked Katie. I can see why the guy got the boot. He just wasn't improving that well. What I don't get is, WHY in the hell is that one guy still around - the one who smiles all the time, brown hair, I THINK he is Tim Urban, he just doesn't do it for me. My fav is Crystal!!! I voted for Katie sooooo many times. American Idol is getting boring though. I only look at the show at the very end on elimination night. They drag it out toooooo long for me!