That wasnt Katherine McPhee singing live last night.

Well, I mean, it was Kat McPhee, but she wasnt singing live.

Her performance, along with thatfascinatingviewer questions segment, was pre-taped about an hour before the show.

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And so I missed it.

Oh,and some guy named Jim Carrey.

Happy birthday, mom!)

Cheesier still was that group number, but at least thats somethingweve all come to expect.

Michael was free-spirited the entire show, actually.

As Carreymight say, allll righty then.

of Kristys wide-stance twist-dance.

KLCencouraged a lot of silly behavior, really: Nigel even do-si-dod witha crew member.

David Cooksoon joined them, sitting on Ramieles other side and delivering theSeason 7 pixie some hard-rocking TLC.

And then Jason gave her a sweetshoulder squeeze after hed returned to his seat.

(I hope he washed hishands.)

With all the Idols back in their seats, we moved into the pre-tapedsegment.

The guys mustve really bonded when they finally separated, they were both in tears.

Last night, though, I caught Simon spending time talkingto Carly and Michael too.

How would you react if Jim Carrey showed up at your workplace toplug his new movie?

And what would you ask the judges and Idols if yougot to call in to the show?