David cook wins the night.
And on a night all about choices,
The hardest decision was made by america.
Who did you vote for?
Your results begin now.
All right. But first it is my pleasure to welcome the idol
Who since winning has conquered not only the charts but broadway, too.
Ladies and gentlemen,???
It is fantasia.
Here we go!
Get up on your feet! Come on!
Put your hands together like this!
Here we go!
Listen!
* you gon trippin in 6 in the morning *
* like ain't nobody s'pose to know * * (know) *
* say you been workin but get in bed *
* smelling just like fresh bar of soap * * (soap) *
* ask you about it, you just turn ya back *
* and get mad and just fall asleep * * (sleep) *
* got alot on ya mind and a arguement *
* is the last thing you need *
* oh la la * * (it don't go that way) *
* this ain't a movie *
* or a tyler perry play *
* if you really wanted to mess around *
* that's all you had to say *
* but it ain't gonna be * * itty bitty silly me *
* so don't waste ya energy *
* expect me to listen * * when all i keep hearin' *
* is you spittin nothing but game *
* expect me to stay * * when all u can say *
* everything is gonna change *
* don't wanna leave * * wanna believe *
* dat you won't do me wrong * * (but it's starting to) *
* bore me , bore me, bore me *
* i ain't yelling * * i'm telling *
* you nothing but how * * i heard you gettin down * * (down) *
* in the theatre with sister girl *
* over on the other side of town *
* ain't got no picture * * but ya'll might as well *
* have been walking right into me *
* ain't no way in the * * hell immuh let it ride *
* yeah *
* baby you trippin' *
* it don't go that way *
* this ain't a movie * * no no *
* or a tyler perry play * * everydody *
* if you really wanted to mess around *
* that's all you had to say *
* but it ain't gonna be * * itty bitty silly me *
* so don't waste ya energy *
* expect me to listen * * when all i keep hearin' *
* is you spittin nothing but game *
* expect me to stay * * when all u can say *
* everything is gonna change *
* don't wanna leave * * wanna believe *
* dat you won't do me wrong *
* but it's starting to * * bore me *
* bore me, bore me..... *
* i'm tellin you * * that i refuse to let it * * go down like this *
* baby girl, you must've bumped ya head *
* everytime you go assumeing *
* you know you make a fool out of you *
* and your the only one *
* ooh *
* expect me to listen * * when all i keep hearin' *
* is you spittin nothing but game *
* expect me to stay * * when all u can say *
* everything is gonna change *
* don't wanna leave * * wanna believe *
* dat you won't do me wrong *
* but it's starting to bore me *
* bore me, bore me * everybody, everyboday come on
* expect me to listen * * when all i keep hearin' *
* is you spittin nothing but game *
* expect me to stay * * when all u can say *
* everything is gonna change *
* don't wanna leave * * wanna believe *
* dat you won't do me wrong *
* but it's starting to bore me *
* bore me, bore me * * hmm. Yawn *
* ??? *
Fantasia.
Come back out here.
I'm exhausted.
I'm out of breath just watching.
Fantasia, ladies and gentlemen.
Now, what shade of red is that?
I don't know, ryan. I just tried it.
????
It is subtle. Just like you.
So fantasia, you finished the color purple on broadway.
What's next for you?
I'm working on an album right now.
Getting ready to go back on tour.???
Ready to???
Breath contral ???
- That was great energy. - Thank you
- Thank you for being here. - Thank you for having me.
??? Don't go anywhere.
Results coming up live on "idol."
You are watching "american idol."
???We name the winner next week. Idol is still a part of your life.
The top ten hit the road for a summer tour very soon.
Tickets go on sale saturday morning.
Check out americanidol.Com for details and dates.
Take a glimpse at the latest charity stamp featuring jordin sparks.
??? Proceeds go to idol gives back.
Now, on with tonight's competition.
The math is very simple. The reality is hard to swallow.
Three very talented people performed.
With constant tenacity, talent,
Two of them make it to the finale.
Who will be the next american idol? Look back stage.
One of them wins next week.
Can we start the drama now?
Shall we get to it?
Let's have david archuleta first.
Come on out, david.
How are you, david?
Was it like this back at home?
Girls screaming and reaching for you?
All right. We love you.
Let's take a look at his trip back to murray, utah. Watch this.
??? Utah's american idol homecoming.
* ??? *
It is 6:15 a.M. In the morning.
??? I'm stoked. And pumped.
I'm going right now.
* there you ??? *
Oh, my gosh. ??? High school cheerleaders.
Does it feel like a long road getting to this point?
It feels like a lot has happened.
I can't believe that i have made it to this point.
???
Davids signed on my shirt???
David archuleta
???
How do you handle all the ladies out there? Look at.
That they are screaming. They are waving.
They love you, david.
I'm going to go into the gateway mall.
Not sure how many people are going to be there, though.
Oh, my gosh.
It just...
I can't ...
I can't believe how many people came out for this.
??? I mean,
It makes it all worth it. Knowing how many people appreciate this.
All the hard work i have been doing.
Gosh. Sorry. I didn't mean to cry or anything. Sorry.
God.
I was overwhelmed.
I can't believe how many people came out.
Oh, gosh. ???
I guess we are going to school now.
This will be fun. Because i haven't been there forever.
Gosh.
???
I'm anxious to see what it's going to be like over there.
* imagine ??? *
* ??? *
???
This is ???
??? We declare may 9, 2008,
As david archuleta day in murray city, utah.
* you may say i'm a dreamer *
* but i'm not the only one *
This whole experience was so emotional.
???
It was something you always dream of but never thought would happen.
???
You can't help but get teary-Eyed.
Well, it must have been a boring day for them the next day
After all that excitement. Huh?
They loved you.
Did our judges?
How you doing after seeing that? All right?
It is a little embarrassing. They showed me crying.
It is all right to show emotion, david.
Here we go.
David, paula chose "and so it goes" by billy joel.
The judges liked your vocals.???
Paula said it was a stunning performance.
Paula called you a storyteller.
Next you chose "with you" by chris brown.
Randy and your boo over there simon
Applauded your effort but thought the song didn't fit you.
Paula liked seeing that side of your personality.
Finally, the producers chose "longer", ???
Randy thought it was another hot one.
Paula thought it was lovely.
Simon liked the vocal but found the song to be gooey.
What does gooey mean?
- You know. - Sappy?
???
What was the biggest obstacle for you?
You know, learning three songs is a lot, you know,
Especially with this awesome thing going on at the same time.
???
Sensory overload, huh?
Yeah. But it was fun.
When i go on stage, it was it. I had a blast.
Well, we will show you that tape one more time.
Nan, ???
It is a very close race. And
There is a real possibility this could be david's last time on the idol stage.
Whatever happens with these votes,
We want to celebrate his story so far.
Here is a look at david's journey.
??? I started watching "american idol."
Welcome???
I'm going to ???
You are destined for superstardom.
This means a ton to me.
It definitely changed my life.
Dude, it was the bomb. This boy is the one to beat!
I can't believe i have made it this far.
I'm so thankful that i have been able to have all these experiences.
* here comes the rest of our lives *
Welcome back to "american idol."
David archuleta is on our sofa waiting to hear if he has made it to the finale.
Let's keep it going.
Syesha mercado, come on out, darling.
There comes syesha.
So what was it like to get the star treatment back home?
It was amazing. Like, i did not know there was that many people in sarasota.
Let's take a look at her trip back home to sarasota,florida. Watch.
- Syesha, - Yeah.
You are in the top three. Congratulations.
I'm going home.
So, excited. Ok? Finally!
Good day, tampa bay.
Live in front of our studios here fox 13.
Anxiously awaiting the arrival of syesha mercado!
Live, the morning here fox 13.
We are welcoming a special guest.
Big day for you.
You will be down in sarasota. You are singing at your old high school.
- I was so excited to be here. - Yeah!
Now we are off to bradenton,guys.Come look.
I went to grade school here.
There's a lot of people out here.
I can't, i can't, i can't.
This is crazy.
I'm getting people throwing their babies at me.
Friday may 9, 2008 shall be known as "syesha mercado day" in bradenton school!
I'm going home and i'm going to see my sisters, my mom, and my dad.
Oh my god! They are screaming!
This is crazy.
Mommy!
Syesha!
Having her home is great.
Having her home for this occasion is even better.
I struggled with drags and alcohol for years.
And this is like a natural high for me.
You know, it replaced. It's end.
And it gives me a purpose and a reason stay clean.
Syesha!
- Syesha! - Hi guys.
Here she is!
Back come high school.Syesha!
Dreams really do come true.
And anything is possible. So just make it happen.All right, guys?
We love syesha!
Here we go.
I'm going on a helicopter ride! My god! It is so excited!
Oh,my god.
Syesha! They all here for you!
We found turning inside out and "upside down" for syesha!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Oh my god!
Thanks for the love and support. The signs, the votes.
I love you guys.Bye!
Syesha! Syesha! Syesha! Syesha!
I didn't expect to cry so much.
I didn't expect this. It is so good!
I can't believe this. I feel...i feel so happy.
This is my dream. And i'm living it.
By the way, luanne has some moves, huh?
That handstand. Pretty impressive.
Okay.
Let's get to this.
Syesha, randy chose "if i ain't got you" by alicia keys for you.
Simon and paula weren't sold on the song choice.
Randy stood by it and said you did an amazing job.
Next you chose "fever."
Randy thought it was a great performance.
But paula and simon weren't convinced.
Finally, the producers chose "hit me up."
Randy thought it was all right.
Simon didn't think you had a defining moment.
Paula didn't think the performance could carry you into the finals.
Do you think paula was too hard on you?
Yup, yup.
No. I don't know.Everybody has their opinion. So like, i wouldn't say that.
I do.
Simon, you think paula was too hard on her?
Little bit,i don't want to talk about it. Yup. Yup.
Whatever happens tonight,syesha has achieved something truely extraordinary.
Let's take a look at her journey right now.
Love you!
Syesha, i'm proud to be your father.
I'm proud of you. You are my daughter.
And... give them all you got.
- I will. - Ok?
Syesha, three yeses, you are through.
Welcome to hollywood, baby.
I just really really really really want to share my gift with the world.
I really really want to sing.
And i think this is the perfect place to be.
"My name is syesha"
"I lost my voice, awwwlll man!"
You gave the performance of your lifetime right here,on the stage,right now.
You are probably one of the most talented girls in this competition.
You are magnificent.And welcome to your dream, syesha.This is it for you.
It has been a dream for me this past year.
If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.
"Live your dream!"
Welcome back. You are watching "american idol."
We are live. Thank you for being with us.
So take a look over there.
David archuleta and syesha mercado.
They still don't know their fate.
We have seen the thousands of screaming fans that awaited them.
But what news awaits our final contestant of the night?
Can we have mr. Cook?
Good evening, friend.
- Now, what's interesting about... david. - We love you, david!
Okay.All right.
There is a lot of love in the audience for you.
- Apparently. Thank you. - What's interesting about you...
In this competition,is that it wasn't originally your idea to the audition,was it?
No. Actually, i went to omaha to be my little brother's moral support.
And...
One of the producers came up with a camera and started interviewing andrew and then turned to me.
And i was like, "wait a minute. I'm not auditioning."
He goes, "well, now you are."
Andrew, you should come up here for a second.
- Just...just come here. - What's going on?
Just come on up as you telling your story.
- So? - So i answered the question.
I made a mandy reference trying to be funny.
And the next thing i know, i'm taking the golden ticket and going to hollywood.And...
So it's his fault. All his fault.
And so you know the deal is whatever happens, if he does becomes successful,
- You get half. - Yes.
Yeah, ok. You have made that deal on record.
We will go back home now.
Let's take a look at your red carpet treatment in blue springs, missouri. Roll it.
(News reporting)
The votes out of the way.
David cook's hometown can finally get ready to welcome their favorite son home.
We are on a private jet on our way to my hometown, kansas city, missouri.
I'm very excited.
Hopefully, you guys will enjoy it as much as i do.
We are on cook-Look live.
That is us.
We are apparently pulling in to the local fox station.
This is rain.
Heading this way.
Zooming in, that's i'm from, everybody.
David cook in the studio with us.
Is this nuts?
It is amazing to me, like, how crazy it is.
We love you!
It's been an extremely crazy morning.
Now we are going to head downtown and do a little concert.
I want him to win so bad.
??
???
Thank you guys!
Now we are going to head to my elementary school.??
We will surprise my music teacher, mrs. Gentry.
??
This should be a lot of fun. Check it out.
* ??Nobody knows *
* when it comes and when it goes *
* i know and everybody says *
* ?? *
I'm so thrilled for david. Because he is so talented.
That he would honor me like he does, it thrills my heart.
It makes my heart sing.
That was my brother andrew.
We are getting ready to do this parade.
I don't know how big it is going to be.
But i'm really excited.
??I can't process it.
??
David cook!
I have to do all the things
That i wanted to do growing up here all in one day.
This is amazing!
Well, thanks, andrew.
Thanks for talking him into it. See you next year. Right?
Okay, cool.
Let's see what the judges thought of cook.
Simon chose "first time ever i saw your face."??
Paula like it.
Randy enjoyed the vocal but wanted to see you rock out more.
Simon gave you round one and said you were the winner, of course.
??A nice critique.
Basically, patted himself on the back.
??Cook and cowell round.
Next, you chose "dare you to move," that was the song.
??
??Randy thought the choice was great.
Paula and simon were underwhelmed.
Finally, the producers chose "i don't want to his a thing" by aerosmith.
??
Simon loved it and said you won the night.
Paula said she sees you in the finals.
??Randy, you said you wanted him to rock out.
Then he did it and you said it was predictable.
??
Yeah. ??You know,.
You contradicted yourself.
??He knows what i mean.
??
???
??
??That is the kind of record i see you making.
Like a switchfoot record.
??
I just now got it.??
??
??Well, i can't tell you the results just yet.
I can remark on what a fantastic competitor david has been on this show.
??
Here is david cook's story. Take a look.
My name is andrew. This is my brother david.
We are trying out for "american idol."
David cook.
??
???
You have to be humbled by this. You have to.
Congratulations, david cook.
Yeah.
I tried out for the show on a whim.
??To be here now,
You can't help but think that maybe there is something bigger than you going on.
You actually could win this entire show.
I feel like i'm already looking at the american idol.
I think i have a good chance to win it.
But right now, i'm enjoying the ride.
So here they are.
By the way, it wasn't chaka khan. It was roberta flack. Right?
- ?? - ??
David archuleta,?? David cook, syesha mercado standing right here.
??
??What did the country do with the votes?
Your results coming up live next.
Welcome back. It is "american idol" live in hollywood.
It is crunch time. Your top three.
One of these people leaves us tonight.
The other two make it to the finale.
??One becomes the next american idol.
Randy,
What would you like to say to these three before we announce the results?
??You did an amazing job.
You should be well proud of yourself.
You came through of a hundred thousand people we saw
??And the three standing there, so amazing.
??Give yourself a round of applause no matter what happens.
And paula?
These three have done so much together.
??
You are all standing in the path
That is reserved for nothing but great things to come.
??
??Having said that, life is about moments.
??If you are lucky enough, you create ones that will last forever.
- If you are really, really lucky, - ??
??The world will watch
And the world can remember every single one of you.
??
Simon?
How about something positive?
- ?? - ??
I like these three. You know?
And i think if it is the final i'm hoping for,
I think we are going to have a real hum-Dinger next week.
- ??Hum-Dinger. - ??
I can only hope for a hum-Dinger.
- ?? - And the kids are going what?
- ?? - ??
??
Dim the lights. Here we go.
Good luck to all three of you.
After 56 million votes,
America has decided...
That the two people...
Going ahead head-To-Head in our finale next week...
Are...
David archuleta
And going up against david archuleta is...
David cook.
??
Congratulations.
??
The two davids will take a seat on the sofa.
Syesha, everybody!
??I want to give you a chance
??To say something to all those people who did support you.
Because you are in the top three on this show.
And you saw how many people came up to support you.??
There is too many words. I don't know what to say.
I want to say thank you.
Just thank you.
We will let you sing one more time.
- Okay. - Okay?
Ladies and gentlemen, syesha mercado.
Take it away.
* some people live for fortune *
* some people live just for the fame *
* some people live for the power *
* some people live just * * to play the game *
* some people think that * * the physical things *
* define what's within *
* i've been there before *
* but that life's a bore *
* so full of the superficial *
* some people want it all *
* but i don't want nothing at all *
* if it ain't you baby *
* if i ain't got you baby *
* some people want diamond rings *
* some just want everything *
* but everything means nothing *
* if i ain't got you *
* everything means nothing *
* if i ain't got you *
Syesha!
??The finale next week.
Good night, everyone. Thanks for watching.
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