Video Beat - AMERICAN IDOL - SAY WHAT? THE HEAT IS ON - Part 2

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SAY WHAT???!!! Simon Cowell was not amused and had the last word. Prior to the announcements AI host Ryan Seacrest asked Simon Cowell who he thought should be in the bottom three and surprisingly he agreed with our choices. - Recommended TV Listings

Monday April 6, 2009

THE RESULTS

With American Idol's performance show behind them this past week it came down to the results show that would reveal who would be in the bottom three and would be eliminated.

Based on this past week's performance we rated Anoop Desai, Megan Joy Corkrey and Matt Giraud in the bottom three. Prior to the announcements AI host Ryan Seacrest asked Simon Cowell who he thought should be there and surprisingly he agreed with our choices. When America voted the chosen ones were Corkrey, Desai and Allison Iraheta.

Iraheta's selection was her third consecutive time in the bottom three. She has one of the best voices in the competition but apparently her street manner is turning AI voters off. Her parents are from Salvador and being raised in Los Angeles requires having a tougher skin than the average Middle American family can relate to. Iraheta's talent has huge potential but appears to be largely misunderstood.

Anoop Desai was also selected to be in the bottom three. Desai has a nice voice but it is unlikely that he will be a recording star. He is educated, intelligent and well mannered but his preppy image doesn't fit what is appealing n the record business.

Megan Joy Corkery who has appeared to be the teachers (judges) pet finally fell into disfavor with the judges. They have been praising her as being quirky, different and current. After her performance of Bob Marley's 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' Cowell said "The things we liked about you are disappearing. That song was boring, monotonous and self indulgent."

When Ryan Seacrest informed Megan Joy that she was in the bottom three she was a bit strange and leaped across the stage making wild noises to her bottom three seat. Seacrest then repeated Cowell's critique and asked for her opinion to which she replied, "I love you Simon but I don't care."

The startled Cowell didn't hear what she said and asked the other judges to clarify and the judging team repeated Megan's remark.

At the end of the show the judges can save the last of the bottom thee contestants. That contestant then is given a chance to perform and possibly be saved. After the performance a decision is made based on the judges feeling towards the contestant and their performance. Seacrest asked Cowell if he would consider saving Megan Joy to which Cowell replied, "Megan with greatest respect when you said I don't' care nor do we. This is your swan song enjoy it."

Megan Joy wasn't as joyful as she sang 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' as tears started to flow from her eyes. Her journey on American Idol was over.

Previously Part 1 - The Heat Is On

Next Part 3 - NO REGRETS

Kris Allen, 23 (born June 21, 1985) from Conway, Arkansas - a college student who auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. He's best known for his group performance of "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 during Hollywood week with a group called White Chocolate. "Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson)

Anoop Desai, 22 (born December 20, 1986) from Chapel Hill, North Carolina - a college student who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. He impressed the judges when he auditioned in Kansas City. While at school he was one of the lead singers of the UNC Clef Hangers, an a cappella vocal group that covered multiple genres of music. Desai was announced as the 13th finalist after the judges increased the finals into a Top 13. "Angel of Mine" (Monica) "My Prerogative" (Bobby Brown)

Matt Giraud, 23 (born May 11, 1985) from Kalamazoo, Michigan - a dueling pianist who auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. For his audition, he sang "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin Degraw. His rendition of "Georgia on My Mind" in Hollywood made him a judge favorite. "Viva la Vida" (Coldplay) "Who's Lovin' You" (Jackson 5)

Danny Gokey, 28 (born April 24, 1980) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin - a praise and worship music director who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri along with best friend Jamar Rogers. Both made it to the Hollywood rounds, but Rogers was eliminated at week's end. Four weeks before the audition, Gokey's wife, Sophia, diagnosed with a congenital heart disease, passed away. His wife had motivated him to try out before she died. He is a judge favorite. "Hero" (Mariah Carey)

Allison Iraheta, 16 (born April 27, 1992) from Los Angeles, California - a high school student who auditioned in San Francisco, California. In 2006, she won $50,000 and a recording contract after competing in a Telemundo reality show, Quinceañera. After her top 36 performance, Cowell declared Iraheta as "one to watch in this competition". "Alone" (Heart)

Adam Lambert, 27 (born January 29, 1982) from Hollywood, California - a stage actor who auditioned in San Francisco, California. Before auditioning for American Idol, he was in the touring and Los Angeles casts of Wicked. His renditions of "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Believe" made him a judge favorite. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (The Rolling Stones)

Scott MacIntyre, 23 (born June 22, 1985) from Scottsdale, Arizona - a visually impaired pianist who auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona. MacIntyre plays several instruments including the piano. Classically trained, he has been Internationally profiled on various TV affiliates such as CNN, national and local news, radio, and print media as pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. "Mandolin Rain" (Bruce Hornsby and the Range)

Lil Rounds, 24 (born November 14, 1984) from Memphis, Tennessee - a stay-at-home mom who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. Her house in Memphis was previously destroyed by a tornado on February 5, 2008. Since her audition, Rounds has been a judge favorite. "Be Without You" (Mary J. Blige)

ELIMINATED

# 13 --Jasmine Murray, 16 (born March 14, 1992) from Starkville, Mississippi - a high school student who auditioned in Jacksonville, Florida with the song "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie. She was Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2007. "Love Song" (Sara Bareilles) "Reflection" (Christina Aguilera)

# 12 -- Jorge Nuñez, 20 (born May 12, 1988) from Cidra, Puerto Rico - a college student who auditioned in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is the first Puerto Rican finalist in American Idol history. His idols are Luis Fonsi and Marc Anthony. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (Elton John)

# 11 -- Alexis Grace, 21 (born June 9, 1987), from Memphis, Tennessee - a stay-at-home mom who auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. Has a young daughter and is engaged to marry the child's father. After her Top 36 performance, Cowell compared her to Kelly Clarkson. "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" (Aretha Franklin)

# 10 -- Michael Sarver, 28 (born February 9, 1981), from Jasper, Texas - an oil rig roughneck worker who auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona. Is married, and has two children. "I Don't Want to Be" (Gavin DeGraw)

# 9 -- Megan Joy Corkrey, 23 (born August 5, 1985) from Sandy, Utah - a font designer/single mom who auditioned in Salt Lake City, Utah with the song "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man." Cowell has expressed numerous times that Corkrey is one of his favorites. "Put Your Records On" (Corinne Bailey Rae) "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (KT Tunstall)

The list is in no particular order

Previously - THE SAVE RULE

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9:00 AM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

3:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 PM - AMAZING RACE USA - AXN Channel

7:45 PM - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel V

8:30 PM - DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS - Star World

9:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

10:45 PM - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel

11:45 AM to NOON - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel V

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

8:00 PM - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel V

8:00 PM - AMAZING RACE - AXN Channel

10:30 PM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

12:00 MIDNIGHT - AMAZING RACE - AXN Channel

4:00 PM - AMAZING RACE - AXN Channel

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

12 NOON - FRONTLINE - Australia Network

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

11:30 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 AM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

12:00 NOON - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

11:30 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 AM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

??? - STAR SPORTS - NBA GAME - CHECK ALL of NBA TV SCHEDULE for East Asia

12:00 NOON - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

4:30 PM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

8:00 PM - FIRST EDITION feturing Richard Keys - Humorous insight to football news headlines - ESPN

8:45 PM - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel V

??? - ESPN SPORTS - NBA GAME - CHECK NBA TV SCHEDULE for East Asia

7:30 AM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

8:00 AM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

3:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

4:00 to 4:15 PM - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - Channel V

4:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

5:00 PM - AMERICAN IDOL - Star World

7:00 PM - AMAZING RACE - AXN Channel

7:00 PM - THE BEST OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - (1 1/2 hr) Star World channel

9:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

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