We have built them the brand new stage.
We have secured the songs of lennon and mccartney.
All we need now is to find out who they are and who will sit in these seats.
Tonight,the top 12 are revealed.
This is "american idol."
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American idol Season 7 Episode 19
Everybody,welcome.
Ryan seacrest here.
Welcome to the show.
It is a very special night for us on "american idol."
By the end of the program,we will have named your top 12.
As you can see,there are 16 people here in this room.
Which means that four contestants are heading home tonight disappointed.
But a lot of nerves tonight.right
A lot of anxiety.
We will get to those results in a little bit.
But first,it is kind of a big deal.
We are bringing back a guy who came so close to taking the title last yeaR.
Say hello again to blake lewis.
Blake lewis,america.
Good to see you again,maN.
- Welcome back to this stage. - thank you
Good to be back.
You remember being here on this night.
- Don't you? - I do
It is a tough night to.
Lose four people.
Big night every night to lose four people.
Who advice do you have for these guys?
Stay true to yourself,you know.
Listen to the good criticism of the judges.
You know.
It's been good this year.
It's been good.
Very constructive.yes
Randy,did you see chris fly,part of the band back there?
What's up,chris?
Congratulations on the album.
Good to see you.
Blake lewis,everybody.
All right.
That is it for the fun stuff.
The drama is about to begin.
We will build the top 12 coming up live after the break.
Welcome bacK.
As you can see,we have 12 empty seats that need filling.
It is a momentous night for us here on "ido."
We had an unprecedented amount of votes this week.
Just over 36 millN.
All for these girls here.
Hello,ladies.
And these eight guys herE.
Gentlemen,how are you?
Give it up for the guys one more time.
When you think how strong the top 12 were,
we are looking at some very special shows with an incredible top 12.
Let's not forget the people who found them in the first place.
Your judges.
Randy jackson,paula abdul,
and simon cowell
A quick congratulations for paula.
I understand your track is number one on ituneS.
The number one download.
- Number one - Thank you so much.
For playing the record.
Thank you,ryan.
I would imagine our friend probably has a congratulations message for you here.
Do you want to say congratulations on the air to paula?
I actually can'T.
You are incapable of it?
I can't say the word.
Say congratulations.
I can'T.
- Cough it up. - well-done well-done
Thank you.
That means so much from you.
Now I can go to sleep.
All right,friends.
Let's ge to the results.
The guys are on first.
Here are highlights from tuesday.
They had everything to play for.
They had everything to lose.
With a spot in the top 12 at stake,the guys sent a message loud and clear.
I love that,maN.
It is so yoU.
You got that big old voice.
Very nicely done.
Good song choice.
I loved it,dude.
I really,really like you.
And I think you are going to do very,very well in this competition.
You have 100% secured a place in the finals for next week on that.
You are like this bright light in the competition.
The most important thing is you have great vocalS.
Hated the performance.
Hated the vocal.
Didn't like anything about it.
You are becoming likE...
it is getting a little bit gloomy here.
I just think you have to lighten up a little bit.
Otherwise,it might get a bit depressing.
Jason....
you are exactly what I'm loving about this season.
You are unique.
And you are definitely recognizable.
I thought it was absolutely brilliant.
What you just did,jason.
I mean,great arrangement.
That could be a hit,dude.
I thought it was brilliant.
Very nice.
Yes!yes !
That was fabulous.
I believe you are going to be a great shining star.
David,that was a very brave thing to do.
And I loved it.
The question is who did you love?
Six guys are in.
Two are headed home.
Coming up,your results.
Great job,guyS.
Eight faces,six placeS.
How will this all go down?
Before we start,we want to wish you all the best of luck.
Tonight,we are live.
Dim the lights.
Let's go with the results.
David cook,please stand up.
You sang as we know,"hellO.
" Randy thought it could be a hit.
Paula thought it was fabulous.
Simon thought it was a great rendition.
Lionel richie,i spoke to him today,he loved iT.
America voted.
And david,you are in te top 12.
Congratulations.
Come on down.
congratulations,man.
You may take a stool.
David cook,america.
And now let's turn to david archuleta.
Would you stand up.
You sang "another day in paradise."
Randy liked it.
Paula loved the song choicE.
Simon thought you came over as gloomy.
America voted.
And you put a smile on their faces.
Congratulations,david archuleta.
You are in our coveted top 12.
Good job,man.
Right on down the stairS.
Past the ladies.
Thanks,you guys.
Thanks.
All right.
Who is next?
Jason.
Would you stand up?
How you doing tonight?
Pretty good.
A little nervous?
You sang "hallelujah."
Randy gave you props.
Paula loved it.
Simon thought it was brilliant.
After the nationwide vote
jason you are in the top 12 Congratulations.
take a stooL.
So we have good news for david cook.
David archuleta.
And jason castro.
We have a lot more to do.
We have five guys left.
Three of them go through to our top 12.
Two leave us live.
Next we will set our sights on the girls,however.
How are the votes carved up?
We will find out after the break.
Back with you live on "american idol."
Quick update.
David cook,david archuleta and jason castro are in the top 12.
we are turning our attention now to the girls.
Here is is a condensed version of last night's show.
The girls had a very tough act to follow.
And to stand out from the crowd,they had o pull out all the right moves.
Guess what?
You showed and proved tonight that you deserve to be here.
That was hot.
t I think you are totally into your nichE.
You are like a dependable dog.
Thank you.
You just called her a dog.
-Affectionately in my terms. -I borrowed it from you.
I'm still having issues with your massive lack of personality.
Because you are like a robot wh you sing.
And i think yes,exactly.
It is like the stepford wives.
So you may be in trouble.
Okay.
What was cool is,like, you put a country thing to it.
It could be a big single.
I actually liked it.
I still think your problem is is that you are forgettable.
I do.
I love all of them.
I appreciate everything they say.
But I'm not forgettable.
Not forgettable.
Don't forget me.
I thought it was a very wise choice that you did that.
I would have loved if you incorporated the band more.
I could not disagree with paula more.
I think it worked purely for the reason that you didn't have the band with you.
Once again,two weeks running, you have done a great performance.
That is the kind of songs you should be singing.
That is who you really arE. Well-done,baby.
Well-done.
This is who we fell in love with.
At least i know we are in love with you.
He might be in love toO.
We will see.
it was one of my favorite girl performances of the entire part of this competition.
I thought it was fantastic.
So who was your favorite?
Will they find their way into the top 12?
It is time for your results.
So here we go.
And good lucK.To the ladies.
Dim the lights.Cue the music.
Brooke white,please stand up.
How you doing?
- You just want to know. - yeah.
You sang "love is a battlefield."
Randy liked your take on the song.
Paula loved the purity.
Simon admired how you made the song your own.
After the vote,brooke, you have made it into the top 12.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
And now to syesha mercado.
Please stand up for us.
Simon,what do you think?
- She goes through? - Yes.
- Is that yes? - yes.
- Paula? - Absolutely.
- Randy? - 100% yes.
What did america say?
You sang "saving all my love for you."
Randy thought it was good.
Paula liked it.
Simon found it a bit predictable.
After the vote, america agrees with the judgeS.
Syesha,take a stool.
now to kady malloY.
Please stand up.
Kady,you sang "who wants to live forever."
Randy thought it was pretty good.
Paula thought it was your best performance to date.
Simon called it robotic.
America voted.
And kady,i'm sorrY.
Tonight is the end of the line.
Ladies and gentlemen, leaving us tonight,kady malloY.
Come on down,kady.
Let's hear it for ms. Malloy.
Come on,sweetheart.
It's been an incredible trip.
Hasn't it?
Amazing journey.
As a matter of fact,take a look at kady's journey on "idol."
Of all the people we have seen, you are the best so far.
I'm coming for you,america.
Get readY.okay?
I think this experience has made me stronger as a person.
This was your best performance.
Thank you.
Kady malloy.
How does that make you feel?
I'm reallY...
i don't regret a moment.
Excellent.
Well,here she is one more time on the stage.
Take it away.
Welcome back to "idol.
" Some great news about next week's results show.
For the first time ever,we are opening up our phone lines to talk to you live on the air.
You can log on to americanidol.Com for more details.
Look at cowell's face.
Sounds fuN.
Back to the results now.
We have five people in our top 12 so faR.
Let's get to the guys who are waiting for their results.
Dim the lights.Cue the musiC.
David hernandez,please stand up,sir.
You sang "it is all coming back to me now."
Randy said it was pitchy.
Paula thought it was one of the best in the show.
Simon said you secured your spot in the top 12 after that huge vote,
david,take a stool.
You are in the top 12,my friend.
congratulations.
And now to michael johnS.
Would you stand up,sir?
You sang "don't forget about me."
Randy loved the song choice.
Paula thought you were unique.
Simon said you had trouble connecting with the sonG.
America decided.
You are in the top 12.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you,man.
Congratulations.
OkaY.
Luke,would you stand up,please?
Luke menarD.
You sang "wake me up before you go-go."
Randy thought it was an interesting song choice.
Paula loved your interpretation.
Simon thought it was weak and didn't like it at all.
America voted.
And luke,i'm sorry to say that you are leaving us tonight on "american idol."
Luke menard,ladies and gentlemen.
lots of ups and downs.
I came here to be the next american idol.
That is what I'm here for.
Yeah!
That is called picking the right song for the right range of your voicE.
That was excellent.
I'm going to call my wife right now.
You made it.
I loved it.
Thank you.Thank you.
This changed my life a lot.
I have heard stories of how many people are supporting me back home.
It is really encouraging to hear all of that.
This is not the end.
Luke menard!
By the way,here is a guy that I have a feeling is not going back
to cleaning carpets after this.
- Right? - No,no.
Paula,advice for luke?
You are on your feet.
Luke,I'm telling you, you guys don't even know.
This is the first day of the rest of your careeR.
You will see.
You are a brilliant singer.
And I wish you nothing but success.
All right.
You will sing for us right now.
Luke menard.
Take it away,buddy.
All right.Now,take a look atthe two guys still waiting for the results.
You have chikezie and danny.
One of them is headed to the finals.
The other is headed home.
You will find out who goes where live later in the shoW.
We'll be right back.
Back with you live on "idol."
7 very happy people in those stools over there.
And five very nervous girls in these seats over herE.
One of them is going home.
Back to the results.Lights are dim.music id up.
Ramiele,would you please stand up.
You sang "against all odds."
Randy thought your uncertainty showed.
Paula liked the textures.
Simon found it to be old-fashioned.
America voteD.
And they disagreed with
simon
You are in the top 12.
Congratulations.
okay.
Now carly,would you please rise?
You sang "i drove all night."
Randy thought it was great.
Paula loved it.
Simon thought you made the most of a song that didn't suit you.
After that huge vote,take a stool.
You are safe.You are in the top 12.
Congratulations.
You did it.
carly smithson.
And amanda,would you please stand up.
You sang "i hate myself for loving you."
Randy loved your bluesy rock side.
Paula thought you found your niche.
Simon said it was his favorite performance of the night.
Congratulations.
America said you deserve a seat in the top 12.
Kristy and asia'H.
Ladies,please stand and join me at the center of the stage.
One of these girls will stay.
One ll go.
Asia'h,kristy,
i hate to do this to you.
We have to take a break and come back with the results live after this.
That was the longest commercial break in the lives of asia'h and kristy lee cook.
We are back live with the results.
Before I get to the ladies,let me go to the judgeS.
Which way is this going to go,randy?
A tough night,maN.A tough night.
I don't know.I think...
i have to say it might go either way.
Paula,I hate to put you on the spot.So I won't.
Simon?
I have something to say.
Truthfully,this is the most talented season.
I want everybody to know it is so hard to hear any heartbreaking news and then sing.
No one would even believe how...
nobody has to do thaT.
I applaud everyone here.
It is the beginning of your careers.
You know,I'm not going to say.
That I believe they are both going to be stars.
Simon,which is it?
It doesn't really matter.
I would say based on the song,asia'h probably.
Let's find out what your votes determined.
Asia'h,you sang "i want to dance with somebody."
Randy said it was a tall order but it was hot.
Paulahought you nailed it.
Simon called it a second-rate whitney performance.
Kristy,you sang "faithfully."
Randy liked the country twist.
Paula thought you could have a hit with it.
Simon felt you were forgettable.
A very emotional nighT.
Lots of votes.
America has decided.
Asia'h,you
are going home tonight.
Kristy lee cook has made it into the top 12.
kristy,you can take a stool.
Asia'h,ladies and gentlemen.
Come herE.
They are on their feet for you,baby.
Here is a look at your trip with us on "american idol."
It is okay.
I think your dad would be very proud of you.
People say,how could she do that when her dad passed away a few days before?
Some people couldn't have done that.
I knew he wanted me to push on.
You are fun.
You are likable.
You have a good voice.
It is what it's all about.
I'm a small-town country girl.
I love to sing.
Asia'h epperson.
A little love from the girls.
Paula mentioned how difficult this moment is.
Paula,you are almost in tears yourself right now.
St this is one brave,beautiful,talented star.
You know what?
Asia'h,there is nothing,nothing that is going to stop you.
You are tenaciouS.
You are brilliant.
Thank you. -God bless you.
I'm going to give you the choice.
You want to sing your song one more time?
Want to do it?
Ladies and gentlemen,taking the stage again,here is asia'H.
i know how tough it is to sing that song in a moment like thiS.
A lot of people did vote for you.
I want you to give you the opportunity to say something to them before you go.
Thank you.
Thank you guys for the opportunity.
This was amazing.
And this won't be the last time you see me.
We don't doubt it.Thank you very much.
Good luck to you.
Asia'h epperson,ladies and gentlemen.
guys,come down to the center of the stage,please.
Danny and schick.
Danny,why are you so upset?
You get so close to these people.
Who did you become close to?
Both of the girls.
It is tough to see them go.
Now we have your results.
An even tougher momenT.
I'm going to get to it noW.Good luck to both of you guys.
Chikezie and danny.
One completes our top 12.
The other,unfortunately,leaves us tonight.
Chikezie,you sang "all the woman I need."
Randy said you surprised hiM.
Paula loved it.
Simon wasn't a fan.
Dann you sang "tainted love."
Randy thought you needed more conviction.
Paula loved your spicy side.
Simon didn't like anything about it.
America voted.
Chikezie,
take a seat.You are in the top 12.
Congratulations,chikezie.
This means danny leaves us tonight.
randy,
did america get this right?The top 12?
It is a tough one,ryaN.
It is tough,maN.
All I can say is that good luck to all of you.
Danny,keep on rockin'.
Keep on doing your thinG.You made it this faR.
You must be greaT.You made it to the top 24.The top 16.
One of the most courageous performers ever.
Here is your journey,danny noriega.Take a look.
William scott.
Wrong guy.
Danny!
This is my dream since i was 12 years old.
You have a very good voice,danny.
I'm going to blow them away.
Danny,you are one talented kid.
There is no denying it.
You made it,danny.
Be yourself.Don't be something that you are not.
Because life is too short.
Some people weren't likin' it.
Try and say it without moving your head.
Did you agree with me?
ish
My dream is to be successful.
I want people to look up to me and relate to me.
I want people to be my fan.
xxxxxxx
Danny noriega.
Your moment one more time.
Eat it up,danny.
Take it away,danny.
Danny noriega!
Congratulations,man.
You have accomplished a lot.Thank you very mucH.
There he is.
We are back on tuesday with your top 12.
Keep it on fox for new amsterdam.
Friends,here they are in action.Good night.
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