???Most dramatic shows yet.
And for one of our cast, it is the end of the road.
Who heads home tonight?
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It is wednesday.
And we are live.
We roll into elimination one more time.
You have to ask yourself,
Did you do enough to keep your favorite in the competition?
A lot of you did. Over 38 million votes came in.
Thank you for that support.
Say hi to your judges tonight.
The one and only randy jackson.
Ms. Paula abdul.
Mr. Simon cowell.
Tonight we will lose one of our contestants.
Before we do that, let's hear them together...
Relax, it didn't mean anything.
Well, i can't.
???Your top six, singing "all i ask of you."
* no more talk of darkness *
* forget these wide-Eyed fears *
* i'm here, nothing can harm you *
* my words will warm and calm you *
* let me be your freedom *
* let daylight dry your tears *
* i'm here with you, beside you *
* to guard you and to guide you... *
* say you love me every waking moment *
* turn my head with talk of summertime... *
* say you need me with you now and always... *
* promise me that all you say is true *
* that's all i ask of you... *
* say the word and i will follow you... *
* share each day with me *
* each night, each morning... *
* anywhere you go let me go too... *
* love me - That's all i ask of you *
Welcome back to the show.
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Yes, glendale in the house!
It continues on to 48 other cities.
You can log on to americanidol.Com to learn more
And keep checking back to find out how you can buy your tickets.
Also, your last chance to vote for the winning composition in our song contest.
Now, back to this week's competition.
Before we get to the results,
We will take a look at last night's very dramatic show.
Roll the tape.
I think among the six,
There???
This is probably going to be the toughest night of the season.
They've all got something.
It will be an interesting evening for me
To see which ones really come forward.
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* takes its toll... *
* out of you *
Not only is this your element,
I think you could be a huge broadway star.
Your best performance to date right there.
Syesha, that was very sexy.
* don't think about the things *
* which might have been... *
You took a risk with a known theatrical song
And were quite able to turn it into a pop ballad.
I think ???
Thank you
* memory *
* all alone in the moonlight *
It came over as a young guy
Being forced by your mum and dad
To sing a song at the wedding you didn't want to sing.
No.
* this isn't where we... *
I'm sorry.
You must never start and stop.
What happened? What went wrong?
Why did you start over?
I lost the lyric.
Simon, what would you have done if it were you? ???
I would have done exactly what she did. You know.
* jesus christ superstar *
* who are you * * what have you sacrificed *
It was actually one of my favorite performances of the night.
Carly smithson.
Simon loves me (this week)
* the power of *
* the music of the night *
That was an amazing vocal performance.
Unbelievable.
Another hot, molten hot one tonight!
Listen to the music of the night.
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It is a wonderful image.
I think i was able to give them a belief in themselves.
I enjoyed working with them a lot.
They are really terrific.
And here he is, andrew lloyd webber.
- Good evening, sir. ??? - Good evening.
Good to have you back with us.
Thank you for a wonderful week so far.
- A very dramatic week as we pointed out. - Yes.
Is the discipline for singing for television versus the stage,
How is that? ???
If you sing to the theater,
You can get away with mannerisms and things.
But you can't do that on television.
There is an interesting thing that happens here.
This being a live show, there is a live audience, too.
The performers ...
The performers have to perform for the panel,
??? The viewers at home,
And ??? The audience here.
So it is really interesting.
How would you break that up if you were singing?
I'm not a singer.
- Is it equal share? - ???
Seriously, if you've got mannerisms...
That is why i said young dave, he has to open the eyes a bit.
- Yeah, ??? - Yeah, you got???
???This is the most difficult theme
We have seen in a long time, if not ever. Why?
People take for granted, ryan,
They think broadway songs, songs from theater are easier to sing.
Most pop singers can't sing theater songs.
They are still really difficult. It is always the easier things,
The melodies are so specific that he writes.
It is hard to move around them. You know what i mean?
We saw a very unique moment.
The first time it has happened
In all the years we have been doing "american idol."
Brooke started her song.
Got into it and then decided to start over.
What did you think about that?
It happens to the best people.
It happened to the panel a couple of times last night.
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Look, i have seen it happen myself in the theater.
She is a very talented girl.
I don't know what will happen for her.
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I really ???But in dress rehearsal, she was flawless.
We going ???
You got a chance to spend some time with each of the contest stavenlts.
I think it was really wonderful for me
To have a chance to work with the kids.
I wish i had more time.
Did they all take your advice?
I don't think jason would take my advice whatever i said.
It is probably the most curious song choice i have ever known in my career.
I didn't want to have to agree with simon last night.
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??? Anyway, he wanted to do it. That's that.
Speaking of simon,
If you were to write a love song for paula and simon,
What would it be called?
What would the name of it be?
- You are cruel. - Sorry.
"Time to say good-Bye."
"How can i say i missed you if you won't go away."
- I like the first one. - Touche.
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Andrew lloyd webber, ladies and gentlemen.
Well-Done. Thank you very much.
The eliminations begin live
After the break. Stay with us.
* sometimes i feel i've got to *
* run away, i've got to *
* get away from the pain you drive *
* into the heart of me * * the love *
* we share, seems to go nowhere *
* and i've lost my life *
* and i toss and turn *
* i can't sleep at night *
* once i ran to you *
* now i run from you *
* this tainted love you've given *
* i give you all that i could give you *
* take my tears and that's not really... *
* tainted love *
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We are featuring a different idol each week
Until we crown this year's winner.
This week, it is fantasia. Remember fantasia?
Net proceeds go to idol gives back.
And with that charity in mind, ladies and gentlemen,
President bush and the first lady.
Good evening.
Laura and i are so pleased to join you on american idol.
We thank the viewers who donated more than $65 million
To help children across the globe through idol gives back.
Here in the united states,
You will serve your neighbors in need by improving opportunitys for poor children.
In africa, you will help save lives from malaria and h.I.V.
On our recent trip to africa,
President bush and i saw the power of this generosity,
In the faces of children who were alive today
Because of the american people.
Viewers love american idol because it shows how just one person with talent
Can win over an audience of millions.
And idol gives back shows how those millions
Can change lives around the world.
Thank you for your compassion.
And god bless.
Thank you very much.
Now, out here,
We have a pair of stools reserved for the bottom two.
Over there. We have our couch which is the safety zone.
And back stage, we have six contestants hoping
We don't send them to the stools.
Who leaves us tonight?
Can we start with the davids.
Cook and archuleta, front and center.
How are???
Come on down here.
Ladies, wow.
Cook, you sang "the music of the night."
Randy thought it was... did you say, randy,
A molten hot lava bomb?
- Yes. - Those were your words?
Yes.
Very descriptive.
Paula thought it was fantastic.
Simon thought you made the most of it.
David archuleta, you sang "think of me."
Randy and paula loved the pop twist you put on the song.
Simon thought it was weak and forgettable.
Simon, you still feel that way tonight?
Well, i was just putting it into perspective.
I'm sorry. I'm eating a sweet.
A sweet???
It wasn't as good as previous.???
But it still good???
Just watch ???
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Andrew lloyd webber is, like,
One of the most definable songwriters
I have ever known or ever met or ever heard of.
And you know,
I keep hearing all these words about being predictable and unpredictable.
I figured what could be more unpredictable than actually doing a song
The way it was written. So...
Fair enough.
David, was this a tough week for you
In terms of preparation?
Well, you know, every week is always really crazy.
You know, you are always rehearsing and trying to figure out
How you can make your performance the best it can be.
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I was happy with it.
I was glad with what i did.
Okay. Ready for the results?
Gentlemen, after the nationwide vote,
You are both safe.
You may head to the safety zone. Congratulations, guys.
Thank you very much.
Head on over.
David cook and david archuleta.
We'll be working with kneel diamond next week.
Now, these four contestants back stage,
They are waiting to find out where will they end up tonight.
We will find out more when we come back.
Also, she is number one on the charts.
British sensation and simon discovery,
Leona lewis joins the stage in a few.
Welcome back to the show.
Time to catch up with our idol alumni.
And because the show is all about musical heat the they are week,
We thought we would stop by and see whose names were up in lights.
Take a look.
It was what i would call a typical broadway audition.
If you want to see a show, there is only one place to go.
Broadway.
If you want to see an idol, you might be able to find one there, too.
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Fantasia starred in "the color purple."
And so did last year's lakisha jones.
However, they are not the only ones.
I'm tamyra gray.
I'm from the first season of "american idol."
I was ???
If we are going to judge this competition on voice alone,
You will win this competition.
A shocking exit ended her idol dreams...
??? You are eliminated this week.
It only served to jump-Start her career.
I'm on my second broadway show which is exciting.
I'm in "rent" right now.
I'm clay aiken. I was runner-Up on season two.
Man, let me tell you how i felt about.
That you get the standing o, dawg.
Right now, we are at the shubert theater.
??? The home base for monty python's spamalot
Which i have had the privilege of doing for several months this year.
* while i ??? *
* i will ??? *
* ??? *
This is the "rent" stage.
So this is the hair and makeup room.
This is where the hair and makeup takes place.
You know you are a star on broadway when you have your name on your door.
We are listed in order of importance.
As you can see, i'm right here at the top.
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I get to be someone else. I get to be mimi every night.
??? I get
To take on her life. And it is fun.
??? This has given me a chance to learn a little bit about acting
And try to learn a little bit about dancing.
It is so different from anything i have ever done before.
The next album will be out on may 6.
Hopefully, it will continue to do what the other ones have.
???Do what the other ones have.
You know ???
Right now i'm loving my life.
I kind of like staying busy. As long as i'm able to do it
And people seem to halfway like it, i'm going to continue to do it.
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Oh, my gosh. Those old clips are so funny to see.
Back live now on the set.
It actually pains me to do this next introduction.
Not because she is amazing but because simon discovered her.
F she is the number one artist in the world.
Of course.
And number one in america.
But i have to put a shout out.
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I made the record in collaboration with clive davis.
Clive, thank you.
She is an incredible artist. Very special.
We are playing it on the radio almost every hour.
Ladies and gentlemen, singing "bleeding love," it is
Leona lewis.
* closed off from love *
* i didn't need the pain- *
* once or twice was enough *
* and it was all in vain *
* time starts to pass *
* before you know it you're frozen *
* but something happened * * for the very first time with you *
* my heart melts into the ground * * found something true *
* and everyone's looking round * * thinking i'm going crazy *
* but i don't care what they say *
* i'm in love with you *
* they try to pull me away *
* but they don't know the truth *
* my heart's crippled by the vein *
* that i keep on closing *
* you cut me open * * and i keep bleeding *
* keep, keep bleeding love *
* i keep bleeding * * i keep, keep bleeding love *
* keep bleeding * * keep, keep bleeding love *
* you cut me open *
* trying hard not to hear * * but they talk so loud *
* their piercing sounds fill my ears *
* try to fill me with doubt *
* yet i know that the goal * * is to keep me from falling *
* but nothing's greater than the rush * * that comes with your embrace *
* and in this world of loneliness * * i see your face *
* yet everyone around me * * thinks that i'm going crazy *
* maybe, maybe *
* but i don't care what they say * * i'm in love with you *
* they try to pull me away *
* but they don't know the truth *
* my heart's crippled by the vein * * that i keep on closing *
* you cut me open * * and i keep bleeding *
* keep, keep bleeding love *
* i keep bleeding * * i keep, keep bleeding love *
* keep bleeding * * keep, keep bleeding love *
* you cut me open *
* and it's draining all of me *
* oh they find it hard to believe *
* i'll be wearing these scars * * for everyone to see *
* i don't care what they say *
* i'm in love with you *
* they try to pull me away *
* but they don't know the truth *
* my heart's crippled by the vein * * that i keep on closing *
* you cut me open * * and i keep bleeding *
* keep, keep bleeding love *
* i keep bleeding * * i keep, keep bleeding love *
* keep bleeding- * * keep, keep bleeding love *
* you cut me open * * and i keep bleeding *
* keep, keep bleeding love *
* i keep bleeding * * i keep, keep bleeding love *
* keep bleeding * * keep, keep bleeding love *
* you cut me open * * and i keep bleeding *
* keep, keep bleeding love *
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Randy thought it was your best performance ever.
Now, brooke,
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After a false start, you sang "you must love me."
Randy and paula thought you connected with the lyrics.
Simon thought it was tense and uncomfortable in parts.
Let me go back to syesha for a second.
You seemed very comfortable.
Like you were having a blast.
Why was it easier for you last night?
I don't know. Sometimes i get choked up
Because i'm thinking oh, my gosh, they are judging me.
America is judging me.
But like, when i get to be somebody else,
It is kind of more fun.
??You are not really being yourself.
You are kind of being somebody else.
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It was a fun song. So i had fun.
After you made that game-Time decision to start over
And you have had a chance to think about it,
Was it the right move last night?
I do.
If i could have done it again,
Obviously, i wish that wouldn't have happened.
But it just did.
So i didn't really take time to think about it.
I kind of went off my instinct.
That's what happened.
??After the song, i noticed you didn't say much.
You bit your tongue.
Why?
Well, i know in the past,
I have probably had a habit of interrupting the judges.
And i apologize for that.
So i just tried to just be calm and listen.
You know?
??Here we go.
After the nationwide vote,
America has decided...
That brooke,
You are safe tonight.
Syesha is in the bottom three.
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Don't apologize.
??Wait right here. Wait right here.
- Paula, - ??
After listening to what the judges said about the performances last night,
Watching back what happened,
You think this has gone down right after the vote?
You know what? This season,
I believe there is a fan base
That is ginormous for each and every one of you.
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??The only thing i can say for you, syesha,
It is not an unfamiliar place to be.
It doesn't matter. ??You had a brilliant performance.
You are sitting on that stool.
- You should be proud. - ??
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?? Brooke, you are safe.
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Who will join syesha in the bottom two?
We will find out together live right after the break.
Stay with us.
Welcome back to "american idol."
We left you with syesha in the bottom two tonight.
Who will be joining her?
Can i have carly and jason, please?
Front and center for the critique of the results.
Here they come.
I thought maybe you you'd wear the t-Shirt tonight.
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You donated it last night. Okay.
Let's start with carly.
You sang "superstar."
The judges all liked your performance.
Simon even said it was one of his favorites of the night.
So congratulations. Finally. Right?
- ?? - ??
Jason, you learned all about "cats."
Yeah.
You sang "memory."
Paula liked how you put your influence into it.
- Randy called it a train wreck. - ??
You still believe it was a train wreck, mr. Jackson?
Yeah. You know, it is not the vibe for him.
I mean, it is so far away from what he is.??
It is not his vibe.
Simon was at a wedding.
He thought that, you know,
You were like a young boy forced to sing at,
I guess, his wedding.
Carly, did you go through a couple different song selections
Before you made your decision???
I did.??
I was actually going to sing the group performance tonight
"All i ask of you."
- ?? - Why did you change it?
I thought it was more fun.
- ?? - It was definitely more me.
??I think through the competition,
I have kind of been choosing the songs that show-Cases singing ability.
And i haven't been having fun like.
That now i will have some fun.
Jason castro, it was a popular song you did last night.
Did that make it more difficult for you?
Yeah.
No. I don't know.
I don't want to sing right now, though.
We will leave it at that.
After the nationwide vote, here we go, ladies and gentlemen.
America voted.
Jason,
You are safe.
That means carly is in our bottom two tonight.
With syesha.
Now,
I want to get a reaction for a second.
Simon, you have given her a tough time.
Last night you say great job. Your favorite.
Of the night perhaps.
Yet carly is in the bottom two. What has happened?
Who knows? You know, this stage,
There is only six people left.
Brooke, watching you back last night,
I'm not surprised you are there. You made yourself human.
You know? Everyone makes mistakes.
Jason, you weren't very good. But you were charming.
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We are going to remind you of their performances last night.
We will have them sing again live right now.
Not together. Separately.
First up, we will ask carly to sing her song.
So carly,
Doing "superstar,"
Ladies and gentlemen, take it away, darling.
* every time i look at you * * i don't understand *
* why you let the things you did * * get so out of hand *
* you'd have managed better * * if you'd had it planned *
* why'd you choose such a backward time * * and such a strange land? *
* if you'd come today * * you could have reached the whole nation *
* israel in 4 bc had no mass communication *
* don't you get me wrong *
* jesus christ *
* who are you * * what have you sacrificed *
* jesus christ superstar *
* do you think * * you're what they say you are *
* tell me what you think about * * your friends at the top *
* who did you think besides you * * was the pick of the crop *
* buddha was he where it's at * * is he where you are *
* could mohammad move a mountain * * or was that just pr *
* don't you get me wrong *
* jesus christ *
* who are you * * what have you sacrificed *
* (jesus christ) *
* do you think you're * * what they say you are *
* (jesus christ) *
* do you think you're * * what they say you are *
Carly smithson.
Great job.
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All right. Now, i'm going to swap spots with you.
Head to your stool, carly.
Syesha, who really did a great job last night
But finds herself in the bottom two tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, singing "rock and roll too many"
??? Syesha mercado. Take it away.
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* (when i)??? Sleep too few *
* too much ringing that bell *
* takes its toll out of you *
* the sound's too loud *
* the light's too bright *
* my chains are too heavy *
* and my shoes are too tight *
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* takes its toll... *
* out of you *
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* one more joint too loud *
* one more twist of ring *
* making you twist twist and shine *
* too many strong * * and things let they be *
* too many night baby *
* and not another treat *
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* takes its toll... *
* out of you *
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* i can't hear no more *
* what do you say *
* i can't hear nothing *
* what do you say *
* i can't hear nothing *
* what do you say *
* i can't hear nothing *
* what do you say *
* one rock 'n' roll too many *
* takes its toll... *
* out of you *
Syesha mercado...
And carly submitson.
So you heard those.
Not bad at all. Actually, pretty good. Right?
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Two fantastic performances. ??Two outstanding singers.
??This is your bottom two.
One of them will leave us live tonight.
Stay with us to find out who goes where after the break.
Welcome back to "american idol."
It is time to put these two lovely ladies out of their misery.
After the nationwide vote, ladies and gentlemen,
Standing with me, carly and syesha,
Who stays and who goes?
Randy, one more thought before i do this.
I know you look surprised.
I am shocked.
It must be a bit of a popularity week in the vote.??
Those two sang really good last night.
Paula, you are nodding your head.
- ?? - You know what?
I have never seen more relaxation and joy at this stage.
- ?? - We are roommates.??
- ?? - You are both brilliant.
??You are. You know it.
- You gave your best performances. - ??
America, here we go.
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Carly and syesha, they got great reviews from the judges.
They stand here as the bottom two.
And after 38 million votes,
Carly,
You are leaving us.
A lot of people at home watching.
This i know you are surprised.
I can hear the reaction in the audience.
A real star, ladies and gentlemen. Carly smithson.
Syesha is back with us next week.
But first, take a look at carly's journey.??
Everything ???
I haven't been able to hold on to it.
I'm holding on.
I'm not going to let it go.
I'm going to work really hard.
I think this???
I hope ...
In the whole career path,
I have had a lot of success. I have had a lot of disappointment.
You have doors close in your face for years.
It feels like finally,
Maybe your dreams are definitely going to come true.
* please, celebrate me home *
You are such an amazing talent. You are beautiful.
That voice of yours. Oh, my god.
* play me one more song *
- How are you - I'm good, how are you
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* celebrate me home * * please, celebrate me home *
Singing is what i have wanted to do since i was eight years old.
* celebrate me home *
This is just, like, the craziest ride of my life.
* that i'll always remember *
* and i can recall *
I think without any shadow of a doubt,
You are in the top three best vocalists this year.
* celebrate, celebrate *
America is the place of opportunity.
And the american dream. I think this in itself is an accomplishment.
I feel like i have won already.
* celebrate me home *
We are going to miss this one.
What a sense of humor she has, too. Along with that voice.
I feel like before we go,
I should let you and simon sort of have your last moments together.
Simon, what would you like to say?
I apologize for giving you a compliment last night.
Kiss of death. Let me tell you, carly,
You can leave with your head held high.
Thank you.
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I'm very proud of myself. I'm very happy.
I'm not upset that i'm going home.
- Carly??? - You should be.
- I have had the best time here. I really have. - ???
You are the american dream. It has only just begun.
Big things. Big things.
That is it for tonight. Thank you all so very much for watching.
A very special thanks to andrew lloyd webber and leona lewis.
Next week, we are all about neil diamond.
Stay tuned for your local news now.
Carly smithson, ladies and gentlemen. Good night.
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