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Idol’s Jordin Stays Alive
Thursday April 26, 2007
Jordin Sparks
Courtesy Fox
Thursday April 26, 2007
Courtesy Fox
Well, America, the joke’s on us. Team Idol really made us sweat during last night’s Idol Gives Back results extravaganza with that whole “most shocking results in Idol history” hoopla. We really wondered who would be sent packing last night: we loved Blake’s “Imagine” and LaKisha’s Fantasia Barrino impression was lost on us, but did America like it? For the first time in our Idol viewing history, it took us a full nail-biting hour and 59 minutes to come to terms with the fact that one of our favorites may be forced to say goodbye before their time.
Our fears were confirmed when, at the end of the evening, Seacrest called both Chris Richardson and Jordin Sparks to the stage to learn their fate. As we just started accepting the things we cannot change, a surprised Richardson was told to sit down. Seacrest then told a stunned Sparks to have a seat. We’ll never know if what happened was a deliberate act of charity or an effort to skyrocket show ratings, but we speak for Sparks and all of her fans when we say phew!
Turns out that the masterminds at Fox were in a giving mood this week, choosing to pardon all our Idols and let them work with mentor Bon Jovi for the next performance round. However, they weren’t too giving, since the execs decided that two belters will get the boot come the next results show. (We’re already preparing ourselves now)
In order to placate us before the results were revealed, Idol unveiled their Idol Gives Back charitable campaign, which solicited donations during the two-hour episode. As viewers watched Elvis take the stage with Celine Dion in a stunning display of musical evolution, Ellen Degeneres hosted a portion of the event at L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. Before a crowd of 1600, the original Idol, Kelly Clarkson belted out a heartfelt tune as images of poverty-stricken African children scrolled behind her.
Among the night’s many highlights? Funnyman Jack Black “auditioning” for our judging panel with Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose,” only to have the original performer declare Black’s performance “the best version!” Paula, however, wasn’t feeling the love. “The School of Rock called – they want their diploma back!” she told the dejected Black.
At the end of the evening, funds raised as a result of the 70 million votes and viewer donations numbered in the $60 million range. Our Idols are all safe and a handful of great charities are able turn money into miracles. It’s a win-win all around.
Talk to Us: What was your favorite aspect of last night’s event?
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12:23 PM
skye Says:
12:50 AM
Anonymous Says:
does anyone know what anon means?
10:42 PM
Anonymous Says:
Il Divo of course... talk about powerful voices! Jordan & Melinda could make a nice duet with them.
10:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
I tried looking online to see what happened to pink and gwen and this is all I could find, from Reuters:
'Fox said on Thursday some of the talent had to pull out and prerecorded pieces by others had been cut for reasons of time and would be shown later in the season.'
6:43 PM
Anonymous Says:
2:13 PM skye Says:
anyone know where the heck gwen stefani and pink were? they were the biggest headliners if you ask me....
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I wondered the same thing last night! They kept saying those two were going to be on and then they're no shows!
5:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
A long time ago I watched that show "Blind Date" (remember that?!) and Ryan was on it, and I actually remember him cause he was such a jerk!!!!!!!
Of course, I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning but I remember that! :(
4:59 PM
Anon Says:
A friend of mine has worked w/Ryan before and he's very arrogant, and is nice only to those that can help him climb up the entertainment ladder.
4:46 PM
Megan Says:
Phoenix loves you Jordin!!!
2:48 PM
Anonymous Says:
I would like to see Melinda & Blake in the finals. I think Chris is talented, but sings through his nose and Phil is pretty good too. Final four should be Melinda, Blake, Jordin and Lakshia. Last night was a show about charity and even though it was slow in spots, it served it's purpose very well. How many hear called in with a donation!
2:16 PM
forehead Says:
AI is a joke but If I were going to actually take the time & dollar out to vote (which I never have & never will) It'd be Jordan all day ;) Good luck JS
2:13 PM
skye Says:
anyone know where the heck gwen stefani and pink were? they were the biggest headliners if you ask me....
2:13 PM
Anonymous Says:
I think she probably could have cried no matter what. Looking first hand at the atrocities in the world, being among some legends in the music and acting world. Probably all very very overehelming for a 17 year old. They are out to make good TV. Most of the contestants are multi-talented and looking to get into acting as much as singing. I took Drama in High School where you had to cry on the spot in a play. Not so hard to imagine that she could make the tears fall when needed. I still believe it was a ploy for making good television.
1:22 PM
Anonymous Says:
AI was okay but too many commercials. And poor Jordin, I thought she was going to have a meltdown.
1:00 PM
Haley Says:
For the first time in a long time I can say that Idol was really good last night.:)
12:58 PM
emmaj Says:
12:42 p.m. anon Not the t.v. show itself but that they would stoop so low to do something like that to a child. I guess it is the mom in me. I know as an AI contestant they should know they are going to be subjected to high levels of stress. I just felt it was unnecessary to stoop so low when they have millions of viewers, they know this because of the votes they receive. But I guess it worked out for them anyway as people are talking about it the next day. I didn't lose any sleep over it or anything, I just thought it was mean and low-down.
12:57 PM
Anonymous Says:
I bet the performers knew about it too. Tuesday's show was actually tapes on Monday and not live at all. I heard from some people who were there on Monday. It makes sense!
12:42 PM
Emilem Says:
I was speechless for a second last night...glad to see everyone made in through last night..especially Jordin...she has my votes!!
12:42 PM
Anonymous Says:
emmaj, if a simple tv show was enough to make you 'furious' you should take a break from tv for a while. Get out and go for a walk.
12:40 PM
emmaj Says:
I agree with Brainiac that it is the producers that make Ryan drag things out. Ryan and Simon are probably great individuals in real life. They seemed very caring last night and I thought it was a really great show, except for the end. I would like to see a repeat to see if Chris was smiling and Jordin was smirking. Maybe I taped it? Can't remember. I will check on that when I get home tonight.
12:32 PM
emmaj Says:
Jordin's tears were REAL!!! I was watching with my 19 yr old daughter and I wanted to go through the t.v. I was so furious. Hopefully this will garner sympathy for Jordin and get her even more votes.
12:30 PM
Brainiac Says:
I think the contestants already knew what was going on. That's why Chris Richardson was laughing. And the article is written as though Jordin had the lowest number of votes, but was spared. That is not necessarily the case - remember, they were not going in order of highest or lowest votes. I am not sure why Jordin cried, but she knew what was going on, too (she was smirking a bit before the tears came). I think it was pretty easy to figure out what was going on for the viewers, too. I thought they might do that in the spirit charity, and it became painfully obvious throughout the show (especially when Ryan tried to tease us with "the most shocking results ever" - nothing is more shocking than no one going home). Why is everyone so mean to Ryan? He is a great host, and he's very nice. It's the producers who try to create the suspense at the contestants' expense.
12:25 PM
Anonymous Says:
12:20 - c'mon - Jordin didn't know it, she's a singer, not an actress.
12:23 PM
emmaj Says:
If that was staged then Jordin needs to go join Jennifer Hudson in Hollywood cause that was some great "acting".
12:22 PM
emmaj Says:
My vote is for Blake and Jordin in the finale. I will have to see how they do to decide who I like best. So far I would have to say Blake. He reminds me of some of the 80's greats--Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, John Waite, Rick Astley. I hope when he puts out an album it is all up tempo dance music, o.k. maybe one slow song
12:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
Its a show. It wouldn't surprise me if it was "staged" and the contestants were in on it all along. Stop assuming you know all.
12:15 PM
emmaj Says:
I liked when Jack Black basically stole the show from Ryan Seacrest. That was awesome! And the skit with the Simpsons as the judges and "Simon" singing on the AI stage was soooo funny. But I cannot get over what they did to Jordin. It is not entertaining to watch someone cry like that and get jerked around.
12:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
*singing* ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive!
12:09 PM
Anonymous Says:
There is a difference in keeping the audience in suspense, and being cruel to the contestants. That was just MEAN to do to Jordin. They need to find a better way. And Ryan is an JERK. He seems like he is so full of himself and his hosting still irritates me. I hate how he usually stretches things out (for example) "LaKeisha ------ unfortunately ------ you ------ are------ going to have to deal with us another week!" and things like that. So stupid!
12:08 PM
emmaj Says:
I thought the "Elvis" segment was amazing even if it was with Celine Dion. It looked so real, like he was really there, almost made me cry. Some of the orphaned children did make me cry. But what they did to Jordin last night was just mean spirited and ugly. I think someone should call all of the Idol executives into the office and tell them that one of them is getting fired and let them sweat a little. She is 17 damn years old. I was furious last night as I watched her wipe away her tears. That was just not cool, AI has plenty of vieweres, they didn't need to resort to a new ALL TIME LOW FOR REALITY TV!!!!!
12:02 PM
miss mc Says:
I, for one, was pissed at that show last night. I KNEW that was going to happen - it was quite transparent.
It was irritating.
Jack Black was funny.
To me, there was a very odd vibe about the whole "Idol Gives Back" thing.
Watching a bunch of people in the audience with their finest attire, applauding who will be the next Amer Idol - it was in such sharp contrast to the shots of African children starving to death.
I totally understand the whole point of the show and what it intends to accomplish, but it was just unsettling.
