Which of these contestants will sing
On this stage for the last time? What's up jason???
How did you do?
Who is headed home? Hello
What happened with the votes?
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Good evening!
Welcome.
Good to have you with us.
I'm ryan seacrest.
Welcome to our results special.
Your votes have been counted. Over 30 million of them.
The highest this season for a single show.
Well-Done.
But still, it is the end of the road for one of our contestants.
Tonight we head behind the scenes with your idols.
We will take more of your calls.
And kimberly locke is here to sing.
The judges are ready to pitch in.
Say hello to the very tough last night randy jackson.
The beautiful paula abdul
And the ???Simon cowell
The finale at the nokia theater is creeping closer.
And we are going to need a killer tune
For the winner to sing. You can help.
Take a look at this.
Last year, over 25,000 songs were submitted from across the country
In the very first american idol songwriter competition.
Almost two and a half million of you voted on the top 20 songs
Selected by our panel of judges.
And the song you chose "this is my now"
Was performed on??? The grand finale.
* this is my now *
The track was also included on jordin's album
Which has been certified gold now.
* but i look around *
This year, you will again have the shot to write the winning song
Which will be performed by our two finalists on may 20.
And the next night by the winner of season 7.
* this is my now *
Go to americanidol.Com after the show to find out how to enter.
* this is my now *
You will have until march 31. You must be 18 or older.
On with the live music.
Last night's theme was the year they were born.
So now they are going to take us right back to where we started from.
Make some noise for your top ten, america!
* ooo and it's alright * * and it's comin' 'long *
* we got to get right back *
* to where we started from *
* love is good *
* love can be strong *
* we got to get right back * * to where we started from *
* do you remember that day * * (that sunny day) *
* when you first came my way *
* i said no one could take your place *
* and if you get hurt * * (if you get hurt) *
* by the little things i say *
* i can put that smile back on your face *
* ooo and it's alright * * and it's comin' 'long *
* we got to get right back *
* to where we started from *
* love is good *
* love can be strong *
* we got to get right back * * to where we started from *
* a love like ours * * (a love like ours) *
* can never fade away *
* you know it's only just begun *
* you give me your love * * (give me your love) *
* i just can't stay away *
* i know that you're the only one *
* ooo and it's alright * * and it's comin' 'long *
* we got to get right back *
* to where we started from *
* love is good *
* love can be strong *
* we got to get right back * * to where we started from *
* ooo and it's alright * * and it's comin' 'long *
* we got to get right back * * to where we started from *
* love is good *
* love can be strong *
* we got to get right back * * to where we started from *
Welcome back to "american idol."
Now, as you know, we teamed up with itunes to offer you downloads.
And the full???
Now, we can't allow these downloads to actually chart,
Because it would affect the competition.
But, if we did???
They ???
Watch this.
Hi ???
We are at the studio.
We are recording our tunes for itunes.
When we perform on stage, we have to cut down the song
To, like, a minute and a half.
* how fragile we are *
Here at the studio, we get to do a full-Length version.
Which is ???
It gives listeners a chance to hear
Something a little bit more than what they would get at the show.
Just a different feeling.
I have downloaded david cook, michael johns, jason castro,
Just because iason castro, just they have done.
What i'm trying to figure out...
Figure out when i'm trying to figure out a song,
I usually will use itunes as a reference source.
I will go through the library they have on the itunes store.
And just kind of nose around,
See what i can come up with.
* people always told me *
* be careful what you do *
* and don't go around * * breaking young girls' hearts *
* i feel so cold *
* and i long for your embrace *
* i keep crying baby, baby *
* please... *
I still get nervous to record.
I really do. Like, my heart
Just is beating really hard.
You sound great, as usual.
Beautiful. Watch your pitch.
Basically, i want you to get as much live takes as you get as much
Live takes as you can.
* and we keep on??? *
It is like these lingo words.
They have different slangs. ???
???
How do you like to do it?
Then you see this, like, huge big desk.
There is all these buttons. ???
You don't have to go straight to the high note.
???Let's go one more time.
From ???
* we're not gonna sit in silence *
* we're not gonna live with fear *
* oh-O-O-O, whoa-O-O-O *
What i like to do, when i have my headphones on,
I like to cover one ear so i can hear what's being recorded.
I like to keep one off so i can hear myself
And how i'm sounding normally.
If i'm learning a new song and i don't know it,
I download it on to my ipod.
I will be to it until i memorize it.
???
???It is pretty cool.
Oh, my god. That is so cool.
Oh, my god. That is so weird.
A lot of work goes into those songs.
???Our contestants certainly pulled out all the stops
On last night's show.
Before we get to the results,
Here are your highlights.
Last night, it was time to rewind.
As the contestants performed songs from the years they were born.
* we are the champions *
* my friends *
That was the best performance for me
Since you have been on this show.
Finally!
That made me happy.
* how do i get you alone *
You are a very big talent.
In a little smag package.
* ??? *
* i'm what you need *
* i'm too afraid to show it *
* if i were your woman *
This is going to be the moment
Where syesha became the dark horse.
You are going to sail on through.
You nail ???
* how fragile we are *
* to ???*
* ??? *
I thought the performance was very cheesy.
You know, putting your hand into the audience.
It is all very, you know...
??That is who i'm singing for.
You are not singing it for them.
You are singing it for yourself along with everybody else.??
He gave love to the girls that were reaching up to him.
* ?? *
* ??? *
I thought it was actually reminiscent of a theme park performance.
It is one othose ghastly songs you sing, you know,
When you have, like,
Animated creatures with you and everyone joins in together.
??I would be amazed if you chose that song yourself.
Because it is not you.
I love that song. ??It is one of my favorite songs.
??I'm kind of confused why they don't believe i chose the song myself.
* ??Every breath you take *
* ?? *
I like that you started and you go wait a minute,
This is not right. I love that.
A lot of good professionalism there.
- ??That was not good. - ??
* ??There ain't no doubt * * i love this land *
* god bless the u.S.A. *
Your best performance by a mile.??
* billie jean is not my lover *
* she's just a girl * * who says that i am the one *
* ?? *
Dude, you might be the one to win the whole lot.
And there is a whole lot on the line as ten goes to nine.
Your results are in, america.
And someone is out.
??
Let's get to those results.
Now, if our contestants make it to the sofa,
They are safe for another week. Which is good news.
If i send them to the stools, they are in the bottom three.
??They could end up going home live tonight.
Shall we?
Lights down. Music up. Chikezie on the stage.
- How you doing, buddy? - All right.
You sure?
??It is wednesday.
??
You sang "if only for one night."
Paula was pleased with your performance last night.
Randy and simon were not digging it.
America voted.
Chikezie,
You are pointing to the stools.
You are right. You are in the bottom three tonight.
All right?
Take a seat.
He could survive. He could go home.
Brooke white, ladies and gentlemen, now.
??
- How you doing? - ??
Is she going to join chikezie?
Or is she going to safety? You say....
??
No for chikezie.
- ?? - Every breath you take.
Randy and simon questioned your arrangement.
Did you agree with the question in the end?
Well, you know, i had tried it by myself in rehearsal.??
??I didn't want to run the risk of seeming self-Indulgent.
??We added more of the band.
You know, either way, i guess it is the difference of preference.??
I liked it with the band. I liked it without.
??Either way was nice.
- ?? - ??
Yeah, i really did, though. I liked it both ways.
??America voted.
And brooke,
You may sit down on the sofa. You are safe.
Congratulations, brooke white!
Carly smithson, center stage.
Come on over. You sang "total eclipse of the heart."
The judges had mixed reviews.
Now, it was pretty emotional for you last week as we look back.
- ?? - On that results show.
??This week, emotional?? In a different way so far.
Was there a news story that broke today?
??
Apparently, i'm pregnant. But i'm not.
- No, i'm not. - It was on the news today.
- ?? - ??A few minutes ago.
??I had something on my mind last night.
??Simon was right.
??
???
- ?? - ??
??
??You were definitely right.
I was not on my game last night.
??Every breath you took was difficult.
Yeah.
Carly,
- You are safe. Congratulations. - Oh, thank you!
- Good job.?? - ??
You can breathe easier.
??
All right. Now shifting gears.
What's happening with chikezie?
That may be it for chikezie tonight.
There is still two more people to share the jeopardy with him.
We will find out who is taking those two spots ??Live
After the break.
* i want you to want me *
* i need you to need me *
* i love you to love me *
* i'm begging you to beg me *
* shining up the old brown shoes *
* put on a brand new shirt *
* ?? *
* if you say that you love me *
* i want you to want me *
Find out how you could be headed to l.A.
For a v.I.P. Visit to the set of the ford music video.
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???
Now, back to your results. Brooke and carly are safe.
Congratulations, ladies.
Chikezie is first into the bottom three tonight.
Who is joining him?
Please welcome to the stage, david archuleta.
You sang "with a voice."
Simon compared it to a theme park performance.
What's your reaction to that?
Well, i had a lot of fun up there.
??Maybe i got a little carried away.
Fun is okay. Fun is good. America voted.
They liked your fun. You are safe.??
??
???
Ladies and gentlemen, david cook.
??
??You sang "billie jean."
I heard from chris cornell today, by the way.
??He loved it. Just so you know.
Congratulations.
So did the judges.
America voted.
You took the risk. It paid off.
Head to the sofa.
??
Syesha mercado,
Come here a moment.
You sang "if i were your woman."
Great reviews from the judges. Paula, a big fan.
Randy said "blazin' hot."
America voted.
Disagreed with randy and paula.
You are in the bottom three tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, now michael johns.
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???
- ?? - ??
- ??? - ???
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You sang "we will rock you." And "we are the champions."
Paula and simon loved it.
Randy said it was your best performance so far.
Did you feel that way when you got done?
I mean, if you can't feel that song,
??You know, it was overwhelming.
??I'm glad i got through it to be honest.
Congratulations.
You are headed for the sofas. You are safe.
So take a look over there on the couches.
Five very happy people there.
They are meeting dolly parton, by the way, next week.
Chikezie and syesha not smiling so much right now.
But we still need one more person to join them.
Okay. Maybe they are.
Find out who else is in danger.
Plus, we will take your calls
And kimberly locke is singing on this stage next.
Welcome back to "idol."
??You can catch all of the idol buzz every thursday night
On american idol extra only on the fox reality channel.
Go to americanidol.Com for more information on that.
Now, we put everybody back on the sofa of safety.
Because it is time to turn to the air waves and take your calls.
Let's start now with...
??Line number one.
Question for chikezie.
Sarah, go ahead from atlanta, georgia.
You are on with chikezie.
- Chikezie, hey. - ??
You have such a great personality. You are so fun.
I was wondering if you are single.
I am currently very, very single.
??He has a weekend pad in atlanta.
The number is 404...
- Thanks for the call. - ??All right.
??Next, let's take nicole, age 22 in ohio.
Nicole, you are on "american idol."
Your question for david archuleta. Go ahead.
- Hi, ryan. - Hi.
My question is i want to know
Why you chose to sing "you are the voice" last night
Out of all the songs you could have chosen.??
??Actually, "you are the voice" is one of my all-Time favorite songs.
??The guy who arjally sang it is just amazing.
??I love the song. Everything about it is so great.
The words and the music.
??I love it so much.
??I thought it would be great to sing it.
Simon questioned your choice.
??Wond ferg you made the choice last night.
??Well, i love that song.
I don't know why it was so weird that i picked it.
You know, i did actually pick it.
He loves you. Thanks for the call.
??Go to americanidol.Com if you want to talk of our contestants or judges.
??Line six.
Ari, age 16 from danville, california.
You are on american idol.
- Hello. - ??
I have a question for simon.
Well, we are out of time.
- ??Go ahead. - Okay.
I was wondering what i need to do to take ryan seacrest's job.
Well, you are ari. Right?
Yes.??
The good news is you don't need a lot of talent, ari.
Come on.
- So there is a chance for everyone. - ??
I'm aiming to be tolerable.
Thank you very much for the call.
- ?? - ??Bye.
You love that, didn't you, simon?
Love that.
??Line eight.
??Caitlin, go ahead.
I have a question for brooke.
If you could do a duet with anybody you wanted to,
Who would it be?
From somebody today? Probably john mayer.
??That is cool.
And of course, paula abdul.
- Or paula abdul. - ??
??Thanks for the call.
One more. Line nine.
You are on "american idol." Go ahead.
Vanessa. 13 years old. Kingwood, texas.
Your question for simon.
Hey, guys. My question is for simon.
Do you consider yourself the most attractive person on the show?
And why?
No pressure.
- Can i imitate you? - Yes.
??
Look, it is not what i say. It is what other people say.
??Right! Right!
As if.
- I have heard it all. - ??
I have heard it all.
By the way, you know how serious he is when he says that.
Okay. Next week, to be on the air,
Go to americanidol.Com.
??It is my pleasure to welcome back a contestant
Who made the top three in season two.
For her, idol was truly a life-Changing experience.
Take a look at this.
When "american idol" came to nashville, ??October 30, 2002,
I remember the date,
I was about to start my first year in law school.
- ?? - ??
Making that one decision changed my entire life.
You came tonight to win the competition.
You look great. You sounded sensational.
Congratulations.
It was very stressful once the show was over.
Because you didn't know what was going to happen.
My goal was that before the end of the tour,
I wanted to have a record deal. And i did.
We immediately started to work on the project and and a album.??
We recorded my first single "eighth world wonder."
The song had a life of its own.
??It made me feel really good. Because i had done it.
About a year ago,
I realized that i wanted to diversify my career and my business.
So my partners and i, we decided to open a restaurant outside of manhattan.
How is everything? Excellent?
I have always known that i would own a restaurant.
I didn't think it would be croton creek.
I thought it would be waffle house.
- ?? - ??
??
Another big journey in my life
??Has been losing weight over the past year, actually.
I have lost a total of 40 pounds.
When i see before and after photos of myself,
I'm always like, was i really that big?
I'm like, that is not me.
But now i love it.
You know, i just love the way i look.
I love the way i feel.
I never thought i could be more confident.
It is a good time for me now. I'm on my second solo album.
- What is your name? - Julia.
??It is amazing.
You know, "american idol" put me in a ??Wolf position
To do whatever i want to do.
??
???
Now it is time to get back to business.
??I have to get on that stage
And give you guys the performance of a lifetime.
??She looks fantastic.
Here she is.??
Ladies and gentlemen, kimberly locke.
* oh look there you go again *
* putting on that smile again *
* even though i know * * you¡¯ve had a bad day *
* doing this and doing that *
* always putting yourself last *
* a whole lot of give * * and not enough take *
* but you can only be strong *
* so long before you break *
* fall¡­¡­ *
* go on and fall apart *
* fall into these arms of mine¡­ *
* i¡¯ll catch you *
* everytime you fall¡­ *
* go on and loose it all *
* every doubt, every fear *
* every worry, every tear *
* i¡¯m right here¡­ *
* baby fall¡­ *
* forget about the world tonight *
* all that¡¯s wrong and all that¡¯s right *
* lay your head on my shoulder *
* let it fade away.. *
* and if you want to let go *
* baby its ok *
* fall *
* go on and fall apart *
* fall into these arms of mine¡­ *
* i¡¯ll catch you¡­ *
* everytime you fall¡­ *
* go on and loose it all *
* every doubt, every fear *
* every worry, every tear *
* i¡¯m right here¡­ *
* baby fall¡­ *
* hold on¡­ * * hold on¡­ *
* hold on to me *
* fall¡­ *
* go on and fall apart *
* fall into these arms of mine¡­ *
* i¡¯ll catch you¡­ *
* everytime you fall¡­ *
* go on loose it all *
* every doubt, every fear *
* every worry, every tear *
* i¡¯m right here¡­ *
* baby, baby, baby fall¡­ *
* baby fall *
Kimberly locke. You look great.
- So good to see you. -So good to see you.
- Welcome back. - Thank you.
???Let's go to randy.
Okay, ???
How about ???
???
Yes.
- ??? - Yes
Not only great. She looks phenomenal.
- Thank you. - Gorgeous.
We'll be right back on "american idol."
Stay with us.
Welcome back.
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And meet kids who really needed your help.
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A safe place to play and study after school.
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Since last year, you have helped 13,000 kids ???
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Residents trying to evacuate this area.
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Now, back to tonight's show.
Chikezie and syesha are in the bottom three.
And could head home tonight.
We need one more person.
Dim the lights. Let's go.
Ramiele malubay, ladies and gentlemen.
- Hi ramiele. - Hello.
How you doing?
- I'm all right. - Okay. ???
You sang "alone."
Simon and randy were not big fans of the song choice.
Paula commended your power to sing through your sickness.
Was that difficult for you?
I mean, i was quiet most of the day before.
And i couldn't really sing.
I pushed out what i could for the performance last night.
Ramiele,
You pushed it enough. You are safe for another week.
???
Jason and kristy lee cook.
Hey, guys.
One of you is going to the sofas.
The other will be in the bottom three on the stools.
Let's start with jason.
You sang "fragile."
Randy and paula liked your song choice.
Simon thought you needed to take it more seriously.
Kristy, you sang "god bless the u.S.A."
Lee green ???Was proud of you.
He loved what simon said about you on the show.
Thanks
The judges all enjoyed it.
America voted.
And
Kristy,
You are safe.
Jason is in the bottom three this week.
Jason right here, buddy. Stay right here.
You can head to the sofas.
Syesha, chikezie, come on over here.
So take a look.
This is your bottom three.
Let me go to paula for a second.
Are you bothered by this bottom three, paula?
At this stage, this season,
It is like it is the end of the road for someone.
Someone has to go.
And you guys are all so talented.
It is going to be anyone's cutoff at some point.
You all know that.
Did i hear you say you called it, jason?
I knew. I have never been out this late.
It was going to be a big shocker.
I just...
I just think about it since last night, i have that feeling
I was freaked out all day today.
It is okay. I was ready for it.
Jason,
You are safe.
Thank you.
Which now leaves us with chikezie and syesha.
One of them edges closer to the finale.
The other, unfortunately, is pushed out of the competition.
And we will give you those results live right after this break.
Welcome back to "american idol."
Chikezie and syesha waiting to find out their destiny.
Let me go to simon for a second before the final result.
Simon, if chikezie stays in the competition,
What is his biggest hurdle?
Well, his biggest hurdle is
There are probably better performers in the competition.
But listen, let me tell you why you are here, chikezie.
Because you chose the wrong song last night.
And it wasn't original. Same with jason. You know,
Don't underestimate how smart the public are who watch this show.
- You know? - We see that every year.
- That's ture. - That doesn't hold true for syesha.
No. Syesha, i don't know.
They didn't quite get it.
Because you were brilliant last night.
Randy, why is she standing there right now?
I don't think she was brilliant.
He doesn't think she was brilliant.
- He doesn't think ??? - No, no.
- I did - I didn't like the song.
- The song, huh? - ??? Didn't like it.
That is okay.
What has the nation decided? Here we go, guys.
Your final results.
Chikezie and syesha, america voted.
After the highest vote of this season for a single show.
Syesha,
You are safe.
Chikezie leaves us tonight on "american idol."
Syesha, take a seat. Congratulations.
You will be back again next week.
Chikezie, ladies and gentlemen.
???
You have ruben studdard with a song and your journey on idol.
Take a look.
??? Chikezie eze
Succeeding on this show
Would be a really great chance
To give back to my parents
Because they have done so much for me.
And gotten so little back.
Hollywood!
* please, celebrate me home *
How good can it get?
I'm just really proud to be here.
I feel blessed.
* ... celebrate me home *
* play me one more song *
* that i¡¯ll always remember*
* and i can recall *
* whenever i find myself too all alone *
I thought you were terrific.
You did it again. You did it again.
* please, celebrate me home *
It is really insane.
Now people know my name.
Hey, chikezie. Chikezie.
- Hey, chikezie. - ???
* play me one more song *
* that i¡¯ll always remember*
* and i can recall *
* whenever i find myself too all alone *
Chikezie smashed it!
* celebrate me home *
???
* celebrate *
* celebrate me home * it's been an amazing ride.
I hope it lasts forever.
Cut. ???
Chikezie, everybody. We will miss you, man.
??? Great memories.
????
That is it for tonight.
Thank you to the judges.
Thank you, rickey minor and the band. ???
Thanks to kimberly locke.
Thanks to you for watching.
Thanks to exxon-Mobil for their generosity and their donation.
Your local news is after chikezie.
Take it away, buddy.
* let me hold you tight *
* if only for one night *
* let me keep you near *
* to ease away your fear *
* it would be so nice *
* if only for one night *
* your eyes say things * * i never hear from you *
* and my knees are shakin too *
* but i'm willin *
* to ... *
* to thru *
* i must be crazy *
* standin in this place *
* but i'm feeling no disgrace *
* for asking...... *
* let me take you home * * and keep you safe and warm *
* till the early dawn *
* warms up to the sun *
* oh, baby it would be so nice *
* if only for one night *
* i tell you what i need is *
* one night one night oh * (* and oh, oh *)
* and oh, oh *
* what i need is one night * * one night *
* one * * one night *
* of your love *
* ooh, baby *
* if only for one night *
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