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Idol Shocks and Stuns
Friday March 9, 2007
Sundance Head
Courtesy Fox
Friday March 9, 2007
Courtesy Fox
Well, America, your votes have finally determined the final 12 contestants of the career-defining American Idol's sixth season.
Last night’s results show was billed as one of the season’s highlights, mainly because they announced plans to launch a charity campaign – “Idol Gives Back” – to combat poverty in Africa and the U.S. that was certainly exciting to hear, but the most shocking news of the night was the way America voted.
After a bland group performance of Stealers Wheel's “Stuck in the Middle With You,” where the kids seemed to have fun performing while forgetting that their mics were on, Ryan Seacrest revealed who made the all-important top 12 cut. Calling the contestants to the front of the stage in groups of two, Seacrest, clad in a much more fitting black suit and skinny tie, cut the singers loose in the quick n’ dirty fashion we love.
Lakisha Jones and Blake Lewis were the first two to breathe a sigh of relief – as if there was any doubt – as they found out they were moving on.
Seacrest employed the tried-and-true “after the break” gag as Chris Sligh stepped up to learn his fate. Again, there was no question that Chris’ solid vocal performances were a huge hit with voters. Our favorite form of comic relief, Chris' ability to charm the pants off audiences will work in his favor. Who knows how he'll do during the various themed performance nights, but until then, here's hoping he'll at last get his chance to make good on his post-audition promise to "make David Hasselhoff cry," a la Taylor Hicks.
Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey are also in the top 12 troup,but sadly, Jared Cotter’s journey ended.
As Melinda Doolittle and Brandon Rogers faced the music, America wondered if there would be room for two back-up singers in the top 12, and faith was renewed when both singers made the cut, as did Gina Glocksen and Chris Richardson.
The moment viewers across America were waiting for - Antonella Barba’s fate in the competition – came midway through the broadcast. As she and Stephanie Edwards took their places and held their breath, with a nervous Antonella almost in tears, Ryan announced the somewhat expected news that Antonella was going home.
In the night’s first major upset, Haley Scarnato beat out crowd favorite Sabrina Sloan for a spot, causing Randy to scold America for “getting that [vote] wrong.” If there’s any justice in the world, it will be Sabrina who will score the wildcard slot.
“I was surprised for sure,” Sabrina told Seacrest about her ouster this morning on his KIIS-FM radio show. “I really wanted to be in the top 12, but as a fan of the show, I know it’s a crapshoot.”
As the show drew to a close and the field was narrowed to Sundance and Sanjaya battling for the final spot, we nearly fell off our sofa as the vote was revealed. In one of the biggest Idol upsets in the show’s history, Seacrest uttered a statement that no one expected to hear.
“After the nationwide vote, Sundance, you are not in the top 12. Sanjaya will take that final spot.”
What?!?!?!
When reached for comment this morning live on the radio, a clearly stunned Sundance reacted to his ouster, telling Seacrest “I was shocked and amazed. I had not prepared myself for that at all. I can definitely say my heart was broken.”
Ours too, Sundance, ours too.
Talk to Us: Which vote was a bigger upset: Sabrina losing to Haley or Sundance losing to Sanjaya?
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Posted by Allison Corneau at 11:51 am ET
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86 Comments
3:00 AM
Anonymous Says:
6:53 PM
Ashley Says:
ok i serioudly cried when sabrina was voted off, she was my all time fav! jared was my other fav, i was pissed when he got voted off also. sundance was my sisters fav so she's pretty dissapointed. 4:53 PM yeah, i'm indian and i can't stand sanjaya so stfu. but yeah, gina and jordin are my 2 favs now
9:12 AM
Anonymous Says:
I'm shocked that Sabrina didn't it to the final 12! She can single CIRCLES around Haley.
10:38 AM
Anonymous Says:
WOW! that is the only thing i can say! Sanjaya is TERRIBLE! he does not belong in the competetion!
10:38 AM
Mercedes Says:
Sanjaya should have never been allowed to go as far as he has. It is beacuse of some boy crazy 15 year olds that he is still here in the first place. Open up your eyes girls - he is GAY - he likes the wang! Vote for people who can actually sing or watch another show!
7:31 AM
Sana Says:
I LOVE SUNJAYA..he is fantastic and ADORABLEEEEEE!he can sing like woahh..really welll..and has a great personality and a great sense of humour..awww i just love sunjaya and will keep on supporting him..!ure the next american idol baby..dont u worry..dont u worry at all!
7:28 AM
Sanjana Says:
I LOVE SUNJAYA..he is fantastic and ADORABLEEEEEE!he can sing like woahh..really welll..and has a great personality and a great sense of humour..awww i just love sunjaya and will keep on supporting him..!ure the next american idol baby..dont u worry..dont u worry at all!
9:57 PM
Anonymous Says:
Idol is great and i never miss an episode. great stories about the contestants here
7:40 PM
Amanda Says:
I am 15 I love Sanjaya and I voted for him. SO what? Sanjaya is cute and the most adorable thing in the world. You guys are just jealous and the judges are mean to Snjaya for no reason.
5:52 PM
Anonymous Says:
This season is pretty disappointing. Sundance should not have been voted off. And Sanjaya?? Please! Someone vote this bleep off! The rest all sound the same and no one really stands out to me. I don't see any stars being made outta this group...
4:53 PM
Anonymous Says:
I bet every single freaking Indian that has moved into America voted for Sanjaya and that is why he won.
9:17 AM
Srie Rani Says:
i just hope America can choose the best singer...not a so so singer. I am crossing my finger. Please America...Vote for the best!!
Gina Rockssss !!!!
11:29 PM
Aretha Says:
WHAT was America thinking this past week? Sanjaya in the top 12 over SUNDANCE? That's insane! Sanjaya is by far the worst contestant on the show. I have no clue how he is still around. Plus, Sundance was really good! They were in different leagues. Sabrina too! I don't know what happened this week. Hayley is so average, I barely even noticed her on the show. I think people are definitely voting for the wrong reasons.
10:08 PM
Anonymous Says:
Sanjaya was good at first but he has picked crappy songs the last 3 shows.. Hayley is absolutely terrible and will be voted off soon anyways
6:35 PM
Anonymous Says:
Can anyone else picture Haley being a stage preformer in Banson Mo.??
5:04 PM
Anonymous Says:
i think that sundance should have stayed. Sabrina was good but haley can really sing if she picks the right songs. i believe in her. But either Melinda or Lakisha are going to win so who cares how they get voted off.
3:08 PM
Jenny Says:
I am glad to see Antonella go home.. At least she will have some type of career in having nudes taken but sadly it wont be in Idol.
2:36 PM
Anonymous Says:
That loser Indian freak or whatever he is, Sanjaya. I have a strange feeling Michael Jackson is voting for him.
10:07 AM
Anonymous Says:
No matter what you think of Sundance, Sanjaya is horrible and has no business being there at all. It's sad that he and Haley made it. Sabrina and Sundance should have gotten a chance to move on. Haley is really limited vocally and is just cute enough to squeak through. I think Sabrina suffered from the split of the R&B vote. There is a lot of competition in that genre.
8:39 AM
Clancy Says:
Just because they were the last two standing doesn't mean they were the two lowest vote getters. It doesn't work that way until the next show. In fact, Sanjaya was the #four vote getter a few weeks ago, but it was made to look like he was in the bottom two. Ryan even stated this.
8:35 AM
Clancy Says:
The only one of the four who should still be there is Sabrina. Sundance seems like a nice man, but really is very limited singing. The other two made it on the show by looks alone.
6:13 AM
lomax Says:
Why the surprise at some of the most talented people being voted off? It happens every year. Certainly the most obvious would be Hudson. People vote on someones shining teeth or flowing hair, NOT on talent. Perhaps it was the hanging chads. Melinda is far and away the best vocalist on idol. Her tone, phrasing and feel are on a different level then ANY of the others. I would expect that will be her undoing. Look for Sanjaya to squeeze out the win by a tooth.
11:14 PM
daffodil822 Says:
I was also very surprised to see Sanjaya make it to the top 12! At first, he was actually one of my favorites. I thought he did so well in the first audition, but something changed about him shortly after that...maybe he is nervous or is just having the worst luck...but his voice suddenly sounds very underdeveloped and blah. On a good note, I was glad to see Anotella go home!
9:37 PM
Amy Says:
I can't stand Sanjaya!!!!! What is up with his weird smile and personality. Who are the idiots that are voting for this creepy kid? I am a bad singer, and I sound better than him!!! POOR SUNDANCE! I would be so pissed if I were him!
7:09 PM
Anonymous Says:
Sabrina and Sundance are awesome singers. It's too bad more people with brains and an ear for good music didn't vote. I hope there are some record producers out there who will give them both contracts
7:05 PM
Anonymous Says:
i've absolutely no idea why everyone thinks sanjaya is being voted on because of his looks, anyone with eyes can see he doens't even look like a male, and the fact that he can't sing at all only adds insult to injury i mean really. and haley is not pretty, sabrina's features have much more character and she's a better singer. haley is so annoying and she cries all the time, i mean really you want to be in show business so buck up and stop crying!!
7:05 PM
Anonymous Says:
i've absolutely no idea why everyone thinks sanjaya is being voted on because of his looks, anyone with eyes can see he doens't even look like a male, and the fact that he can't sing at all only adds insult to injury i mean really. and haley is not pretty, sabrina's features have much more character and she's a better singer. haley is so annoying and she cries all the time, i mean really you want to be in show business so buck up and stop crying!!
6:30 PM
Anonymous Says:
Emma-people are not DISCRIMINATING voters b/c of age. If you read on the american idol website there are postings all over it done by young teenagers who are obsessed with Sanjara b/c of his looks! It's rediculous. I'm sure most of the people here ARE voting-just not over and over again for the entire two hours. I def believe that there should be call limit and then the "paid calls" start. It's apparent by the lack of talent by some of the top 12, that the postings are true, and that young girls have their fingers stuck on the redile button. You apparently were one of the only 13 yr olds voting for someone based on talent, not looks. SO not the case here!
5:55 PM
Emma Says:
I don't agree with some of the things that happened last night (except for Antonella's cut, that was perfect) but, everyone has the right to vote for whoever they want. If you don't like what's happening, why don't YOU VOTE? No matter what age someone is, they have every right to vote. I was voting when I was 13, I'm pretty sure I was voting for Diana Degarmo then. Stop discriminating against the younger voters just because of their age.
5:53 PM
Anonymous Says:
American Idol has to do something to make sure this voting is done fairly. Sanjaya should've been gone a long time ago. Least they got rid of that Antonella that was a joke. It's not fair the way people are voting and makes me almost not want to watch the show.
