Last night, we put all the competition
On hold in the name of good.
But tonight, it is bad news for someone.
As we return to business as usual.
The results are in.
This is "american idol."
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Good evening.
Welcome up top. Hello in the back.
Hello up front.
I'm ryan seacrest.
Thanks for joining us on this thursday night.
Your results are coming to you a day later
Because of idol gives back.
And tonight we have even more guest stars and surprises.
But first, ladies and gentlemen,
Say hi to randy jackson.
Paula abdul.
And simon cowell.
Thanks to them for those heart-Felt reports last night.
And a huge thanks to everyone else who pitched in to help.
Take a look at this reminder. Watch.
30 million viewers watching at home
And countless a-List stars waiting in the wings.
Together, they are going to save some lives.
This is idol gives back.
* i wanna take you away *
* let's escape into the music *
* dj let it play *
* i just can't refuse it *
* like the way you do this *
* keep on rocking to it *
* goodbye... * * to the hood *
* i can't say goodbye * * to the streets *
* goodbye * * to the hood *
* goodbye * * to the balcks *
* fly like a bird *
* take to the sky *
* i need you now lord *
* carry me high *
* don't let the world break me tonight *
* i need the strength of you by my side *
Tonight, i believe that we can raise a gagillion dollars.
That's right. A gagillion is...
That is a one followed by a gagillion zeros.
- ??? - Come here.
- Come please - I need it
- I love you so much. - I love you, too.
Robin williams hammed it up for simon.
But it was jimmy kimmel serving the roast.
They say people can relate to simon
Because he says what the rest of us are thinking.
If that is the case,
Why hasn't he said anything about the fact that his nipples
Are the size of pepper mills?
Fortunately, for simon,
They do draw attention away from that ridiculous hair-Cut. Honestly.
Who parts that for you, moses?
Jimmy kimmel, i would like to say how much i love the jay leno show.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
A talented newcomer, miss miley cyrus.
It is miley cyrus.
Miley cyrus. Miley cyrus.
So are you in show business?
* we can we can break out of here *
* jump on over there * * where the air is clearer *
* that i dug my key * * into the side of his *
* pretty little souped-Up * * four wheel drive *
* the rich declare themselves poor *
* and most of us are not sure *
* if we have too much *
* but we'll take our chances *
* because god's stopped keeping score *
In a night filled with celebrities,
There was one unlikely star.
- ??? - I just needed a reason to touch him.
* love *
* seasons of love *
* love *
I have more notes on a napkin.
We are up to almost $22 million.
* wandering i am lost *
* as i travel along *
* the white cliffs of dover *
* many rivers to cross *
* and it's only my will *
* that keeps me alive *
* many rivers *
You've???
The future mrs. Pitt.
Now, here the best part.
So far, we have raised over
$60 million.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
I say so far because the lines on our web site are still open for donations.
You can call 1-877-Idol-Aid.
1-877-436-5243
Or go to americanidol.Com.
The easy way to donate is to download our music on itunes.
If you are with at&t wireless, you can do it from your iphone.???
The songs from last night are topping the charts.
We have???
Our show opener is at number one.
That is cool.
Thanks to itunes.
You can download this performance
With "shout to the lord," it is your top eight, ladies and gentlemen.
* my jesus *
* my savior *
* lord there is none like you *
* all of my days *
* i want to praise *
* the wonders of your might-Y love *
* shout to the lord *
* all the earth let us sing *
* power and maj-Es-Ty praise to the king *
* mountains bow down *
* and the seas will roar *
* at the sound of your name *
* i sing for joy *
* at the work of your hands *
* for-Ev-Er i'll love you *
* for-Ev-Er i'll stand *
* nothing compares *
* to the prom-Ise i have in you *
* my comfort *
* my shelter *
* tower of re-Fuge and strength *
* let every breath *
* all that i am *
* never cease to wor-Ship you *
* shout to the lord * * (shout to the lord) *
* all the earth let us sing *
* power and maj-Es-Ty * * (power and maj-Es-Ty) *
* praise to the king *
* mountains bow down *
* and the seas will roar *
* at the sound of your name *
* i sing for joy *
* (at the work of your hands) *
* for-Ev-Er i'll love *
* (you for-Ev-Er i'll stand) *
* nothing compares *
* to the prom-Ise i have in you *
* nothing compares *
* to the prom-Ise i have * * in you *
* nothing compares *
* to the prom-Ise i have *
* in you *
Do call tonight and do whatever you can.
We know you can help kids our age
Here in the u.S. And in africa.
The number is 1-877-Idol-Aid.
That 1-877-436-5243
- Thank you. - Thank you.
???Zack and cody
Welcome back to "american idol" live now in hollywood.
Last night's show was jam-Packed with celebrities.
There is even more tonight.
Roll it.
* i thought love was only true *
* in fairy tales *
* meant for someone else but not for me *
* love was out to get me *
* that's the way it seemed *
* disappointment haunted all my dreams *
* then i saw her face *
* now i'm a believer *
* not a trace *
* of doubt in my mind *
* i'm in love *
* i'm a believer *
* i couldn't leave her if i tried *
* i thought love was more or less *
* a giving thing *
* seems the more i gave *
* the less i got *
* what's the use in trying *
* all you get is pain *
* when i needed sunshine *
* i got rain *
* then i saw her face *
* now i'm a believer *
* not a trace *
* of doubt in my mind *
* i'm in love *
* i'm a believer *
* i couldn't leave her if i tried *
* then i saw her face *
* now i'm a believer *
* not a trace *
* of doubt in my mind *
* i'm a believer * * yeah yeah yeah *
* i'm a believer * oh, my god....
Okay.
Now time to get down to the business at hand.
Over 31 million votes came in. The highest this season.
Take a shot back stage. There they are.
Your top eight waiting on edge.
Waiting to find out
If they made it to the safety of the couches over here.
Or will they ???Be in the bottom three tonight?
There is only one way to find out.
Dim the lights. Cue the music.
Bring out brooke white, ladies and gentlemen.
Come on out.
Here she is. What is the verdict tonight for brooke white?
Hello.
How you doing tonight?
- I'm good. - Okay.
Now, you sang "you've got a friend."
- Yes. - Simon thought it was pleasant.
Paula loved you.
And randy wasn't mad at you.
I'm glad.
Thank you, randy.
- You were emotional after that. - Yes.
What was going on?
Well, there is a couple of things.
My sister is getting married on saturday.
- Congratulations.???Krchlgts. - I'm probably not going to be there.
I mean, you never know what's going to happen.
You know, i don't want to be presumptuous.
Maybe i will be there.
Let's find out.
Sorry.
Well, since you are hosting so well tonight,
Why don't you read the last line of the card.
- Go ahead. - America voted.
You are safe. Godness, thanks to god???
Congratulations.
Thank you.
???
Okay. Up next,
Bring out david cook.
You look very humble walking out tonight.
How you feeling?
Either way.
Either way. Okay.
David, you sang "innocent."
Paula called you the whole package.
Randy and simon disagreed.
Simon said it came across as pompous.
Now, when he said that, did you bite your tongue?
Did you want to say something back to him?
No.
Actually, what popped into my head was that early in the season,
He called me arrogant and smug and pompous.
I was just wondering what other words could be used.
That is funny. All of the things i see when i look at him.
Oh, oh.
- Whoa. - Boo.
Boo.
David,
America voted. You are safe.
Congratulations.
Thank you, mr. Cook.???
Oh, okay. Results are in.
Let's bring out david archuleta.
Come on out.
Mr. Archuleta, what's up, buddy?
Hold on.
We only have an hour.
You sang "angels."
The judges all enjoyed your performance.
Randy said it was crazy, crazy, crazy hot.
- Yes, yes. - And your best so far.
How about the piano?
Was that tricky for you to play that and sing?
Well, it is a pretty new thing,
Performing in front of a lot of people.
It was pretty scary. I'm glad i went through it.
It worked out. You are safe, david.
Congratulations.
???
Take a look at the stools.
Nobody sitting there.
What does that mean for the five remaining people back stage?
We'll be right back. Stay with us.
Your gift tonight could save child's life.
Please give what you can.
It doesn't matter if it is a little or a lot.
Just get involved.
Pick up that phone. Dial 1-877-Idol-Aid.
That 1-877-436-5243.
Come on. Don't be shy. Or go to the web site.
Americanidol.Com. ....now
Wooops.....???
.Com give now.
Yeah. It is americanidol.Com.
Now, last night, you saw forest whitaker's report
From africa on the tragedy of malaria.
While he was in africa making that film,
He and his wife couldn't help but be touched
By the plight of the many street kids and orphans.
They sent us back this film. Watch.
???
Every day, this boy helps his blind father beg on the streets of angola.
???Just six
Miguel lost his sight after stepping on a land mine.
Now his son works the streets for his father
And sisters to survive.
I went to visit that home.
You sleep in here?
??? On the floor?
This is the bed?
All of you guys sleep together?
This is horrible conditions ???
??? To have to live in.
Okay.
I don't know...
I don't know how ....
How much more difficult it could be.
As parents, we couldn't believe how they lived.
???
Throughout africa, war, famine,
And disease have left nearly 50 million orphans.???
Many end up on the streets fighting for survival.
Angola is one of the worst affected after nearly half a century of war.
???
And ???
The war left behind 100,000 orphans.
A generation of lost children.
Here, one in ten children have lost one or both of their parents.
For these kids, there are places trying to help.
This children's home ???
??? Offers orphans a sanctuary from life on the streets
As well as an education, giving them the chance at a future.
There is a lot of love here. You feel so connected.
As if this whole thing is like their one family.
???
They get to play on the playground and play with each other and stuff.
??? And have a childhood.
???
To help kids, they need more funding.
You see how difficult it is to live
And survive on the streets here.
It is so easy to help. Here is a man working all day long.
He makes $5 just so he can survive for the day.
5$ ???
This could help change people's lives.
It is important that we don't forget or recognize
That we are all connected and we can all help.
* we are the world *
* we are the children *
???
Say good-Bye to a life on the streets
And hello to childhood.
To find out about donating tonight, go to americanidol.Com.
Thank you to forest and keisha.
To donate, call 1-877-Idol-Aid.
Its 1-877-436-5243
Or you can head where, randy?
- To americanidol.Com. - Americanidol.Com.
You can find details on our limited-Edition american idol stamps.
Simon, you have a stamp.
- He does. - Do i?
???
- Alright??? - There will be some available.
???
Are you guys???
It is a pleasure to???
??? Introduce jordin sparks!
* tell me how im supposed * * to breathe with no air (air) *
* oooh.... *
* if i should die *
* before i wake *
* its cause you took *
* my breath away *
* losing you is like * * living in a world with no air *
* ohhh... *
* im here alone *
* didnt want to leave *
* my heart won't move *
* its incomplete *
* wish there was a way *
* that i can get you to understand *
* but how *
* do you expect me *
* to live alone with just me *
* cause my world revolves around you *
* its so hard for me to breathe *
* tell me how im supposed * * to breathe with no air *
* can't live can't breathe with no air *
* thats how i feel * * whenever you ain't there *
* its no air no air *
* got me out here * * in the water so deep *
* tell me how you gon be without me *
* if you ain't here i just can't breathe *
* its no air no air *
* no air air * * (ohhhh) *
* no air air * * (noooo) *
* no air air * * (ohhhh) *
* no air air *
* i walked i ran *
* i jumped i flew *
* right off the ground *
* to float to you *
* theres no gravity *
* to hold me down *
* foreal *
* but somehow im still *
* alive inside *
* you took my breath *
* but i survived *
* i don't know how *
* but i don't even care *
* so how * * how *
* do you expect me * * me *
* to live alone with just me * * ohh *
* cause my world revolves * * around you *
* its so hard for me to breathe *
* tell me how im supposed * * to breathe with no air * * (ohhhh) *
* can't live can't breathe * * with no air * * (ohhh) *
* thats how i feel * * whenever you ain't there *
* its ???No air no air *
* got me out here * * in the water so deep * * (so deep) *
* tell me how you gon be without me * * (without me yeahhh) *
* if you ain't here * * i just can't breathe *
* its no air no air *
* no air air * * (ohhhh) *
* heyyy.. *
* oooooo.. *
* how i breathe??? *
* oooooo.. *
* tell me how im supposed * * to breathe with no air (ohhhh) *
* can't live can't * * breathe with no air *
* thats how i feel * * whenever you ain't there *
* its no air no air *
* got me out here * * in the water so deep *
* tell me how you * * gon be without me *
* if you ain't here * * i just can't breathe *
* its no air no air *
* no air *
Chirs brown and jordin sparks, ladies and gentlemen.
???
I'm feeling the vibe here with you guys.
And of course, jordin sparks. Good to see you.
Congratulations on everything.
You did a tremendous job.
Jordin is back here on the idol stage. Now,
We have a little something for you.
If we could have a few of jordin's fans hit the stage for a second.
Ladies and gentlemen, look what jordin has.
A few things to celebrate her success. Now,
??? This one is to jordin sparks.
To commemorate the sale of more than one million downloads
Of the single "no air."
There is one. Okay. Keep them coming.
All right. ???
This one is to commemorate the certified gold sales
Of more than half a million copies of the jordin sparks c.D.
And finally,
This one is for a million downloads of "tattoo,"
The single. Congratulations.
Thank you.
??? The message here is
- "American idol" works. - Yes. It does.
Ladies and gentlemen, jordin sparks, chris brown,
American idol. Results after the break.
Look, you guys don't want me showing up
And kicking down your door. Do you?
Pick up the phone and give what you can.
Every dollar you donate makes a real difference.
The number is 1-877-Idol-Aid.
That 1-877-436-5243
Just do it.
* i just want to celebrate *
* another day of living *
* i just want to celebrate *
* another day of life *
???
* but the sun is shining down on me *
* ??? *
* i'm telling you * * i just want to celebrate *
* another day of living *
* i just want to celebrate *
* another day of living *
* i just want to celebrate *
* another day of life *
To find out how you could be headed to l.A.
For a v.I.P. Visit to the set of the ford music video,
Go to americanidol.Com. ???
While there, you can vote on our song competition.
You choose the idol.
You may as well choose the winning song.
???
Three very happy people on the sofa over there.
Congratulations. ???
And five scared people back stage.
Let's go. More results.
Can i have jason castro front and center, please?
- What's up man??? - ???
Good evening.
Jason, you sang "over the rainbow"
Not only did randy think it was blazing hot,
But simon and paula loved it, too.
Was that your first experience with the ukulele?
Yeah. I bought it a week ago.
You just bought it? How much are those?
- It depends. - ???
- Between $150 and $600. - Well.
All right. $600?
- Yeah... - That is the one you don't actually play.
That is automatic, i guess.
??? Here we go. After the vote, jason,
You are safe.
Congratulations. Take a seat.
Say hi to kristy lee cook. ???
Come on up, kristy lee cook.
Good evening, miss cook. How are you?
- Good. How are you? - Good, thank you.
Welcome. Come on up here.
You sang "anyway."
The judges thought it was great.
Simon said you looked like a star.
America voted.
And kristy,
You are ...
Safe.
You may have a seat.
Thank you!
So if we do some math, five people on the sofa,
Which means that michael johns,
Syesha mercado,
And carly smithson back stage are your bottom three tonight.
Who will have the lowest number of votes?
We will find out live after the break.
Jim carrey here for idol gives back.
Please give us a call tonight.
Every dollar makes a real difference.
Give, give, give. Pick up the phone and give.
The number is 1-877-Idol-Aid.
That's 1-877-436-5243
Thank you.
Thank you, jim. Also, thanks to charitywater.Org.
Plus allstate insurance company for helping us with our charity mission.
Idol gives back isn't just about one show or one night.
It is about changing the world and securing a future.
As bono will explain.
Tonight, save a life.
Tomorrow, change the world.
That is what we are about in one.Org.
Get on-Line. One on-The-Org. Okay?
If you are going shopping, ??? Shop red.
This is the year of big elections.
You know, everybody is talking about the election in america.
All three candidates talking about this new america.
They are all trying to imagine a new america.
The new americans are the people
That are picking up the phone and writing checks
And sending in their pocket money to american idol right now.
That is the america that i want the world to see.
??? That is the america i want the world to see.
Hello. I'm hillary clinton.
If we take steps to help our neighbors,
Whether next-Door or in another state or country,
??? We can make the world a better place.
We can give our children a brighter future.
I have had the good fortune of working with many of the groups
That will benefit from your generosity tonight.
I can tell you that each donation will make a difference.
For all the hours of enjoyment that "american idol" has given us,
I hope you can give back through idol gives back.
Thank you very much.
"American idol" is a lot like a presidential primary election.
Except for people who live in michigan or florida.
Their votes actually count.
But seriously, i hope every one of us will join in the spirit of idol gives back.
When americans unite as one,
And our generosity and compassion are unleashed,
The results are nothing short of remarkable.
Thank you in advance for all that i'm sure you will do.
As for me, it is back to work on my new immigration plan.
Watch your back, simon.
Hello, everybody.
I would like to say a few words
Not just to the father of two young girls
Who are big "american idol" fans.
But as someone who believes deeply in what tonight's show is all about.
Whether it is across the street or around the world,
Idol gives back is proving that when ordinary people come together,
They can do extraordinary things.
I want to commend american idol
For the example they are setting
And the work they are doing.
I hope that everyone who is watching
Will make a contribution to idol gives back.
Help make this world a more just, more equal,
And more hopeful place to live.
Three of the top politicians there.
Here we have american idol's bottom three contestants.???
Okay, take a look at the faces. Let's go to randy.
Let me get your reaction on this bottom three.???
Pretty surprising bottom three. As we said the other night, you know,
It is about showing who you are now.
It is a very crucial time.
It is anybody's night.
Paula, do you think america got this right?
Partly.
Partly right. Partly wrong.
Yes or no?
- Simon? - ???
Simon, let me ask you. Do you think america is listening to you?
Yes, i think we now have a connection.
Ryan, come on, man.
It has taken a little bit of time. We got that.
- It's happened. - Yeah.
Okay.
Good luck to all of you. This is not going to be easy.
It is going to be a very emotional moment.
After this break. Stay with us.
Welcome back. American idol live from hollywood.
Time to get down to business.
Michael johns, syesha mercado,
And carly smithson make up your bottom three tonight.
Let's dim the lights and get to it starting with michael.
You sang "dream on."
Paula thought it was the perfect song for you.
Simon and randy thought you didn't represent yourself
As the artist you really are.
Syesha, you sang "i believe."
Randy and simon felt it lacked an emotional connection.
Paula thought it was a shining moment before you.
Carly, you sang "the show must go on."
The judges all agreed, the performance was a little off.
And simon thought it was an angry performance.
After the nationwide vote,
Syesha,
And carly,
You are safe.
You may have a seat.
That means michael has the lowest number of votes this week.
Now, last year, during idol gives back,
We didn't eliminate anybody at this stage of the competition.
Tonight
We are going to say good-Bye to michael johns.
It is the end of the road for mr. Johns.
Let's hear it for michael, ladies and gentlemen. Please.
There are a ...
There are a lot of surprised fans here and watching right now.
Are you surprised?
I am definitely surprised. I mean, i enjoyed singing that song.
It is a song about dreams.
And you know, it is a song to go out on.
That is not a bad one.
Let's take a look at his journey on "american idol."
I remember myself this time last year.
You know, thinking, man, i want to be that guy.
Potentially next year.
100%??? Yes welcome to hollywood, baby!
* please, celebrate me home *
You sing great.
I always feel like i'm seeing a true legend rock performer.
* celebrate me home *
Yeah, baby.
* play me one more song *
* that i'll always remember *
I could help you all day.
This is crazy.
I can say that i have honestly
Never wanted something so bad in my life.
* please, celebrate me home *
You have the natural charisma of a lead singer.
* celebrate me home *
* play me one more song *
* that i'll always remember *
* and i can recall *
* whenever i find myself too all alone *
You sound as good as you look.
You are a star, a rock star, a blues star.
??? I had a dream.
I'm excited to live it right now.
It is the opportunity of a lifetime.
* celebrate me home *
Michael johns leave us tonight on "american idol."
First time in the bottom three tonight.
And a lot of shock right now.
Randy, i know you are surprised too.
What advice do you have for michael as he leaves us tonight?
Keep on rocking, dude.
You have that bluesy soul thing, man.
Go on with it, man. Bright future ahead of you.
???
Paula, final thoughts for michael?
I'm such a big fan of yours. You know that.
And i think that it is time to get on with your career.
There are people dying to hear from you.
It is time to rock it.
What you expected or not, simon?
You know, based on the performance, michael,
You know it wasn't the right song.
You have to learn a lesson from this.
You know, i'm going to miss you.
You are a very, very good singer.
And a very, very nice guy.
We are all going to miss you, buddy.
That is it for tonight. Thanks to our judges.
Thanks to rickey minor and the band.
Thanks to jordin sparks and chris brown.
Most of all, thanks to you for watching.
Ladies and gentlemen, michael johns.
* every time i look in the mirror *
* all these lines on * * my face getting clearer *
* the past is gone *
* it goes by *
* like dusk to dawn *
* isn't that the way *
* everybody's got their * * dues in life to pay *
* yeah *
* sing with me *
* sing for the year *
* sing for the laughter * * sing for the tears *
* sing with me *
* if it's just for today *
* maybe tomorrow * * the good lord will take you away *
* dream on dream on dream on *
* dream on dream on * * dream until your dreams come true *
* dream on dream on dream on *
* dream on dream on *
* yeah *
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