Because I skipped lunch, I also wandered in with a muffin.
Riddle me this, PopWatchers: why is gum not okay, but a muffin totally cool?
During my traditional kickoff confab with theL.A.
Credit: Frank Micelotta
My BlackBerry, meanwhile, remained in a box outside.
Idea for YouTube video: A fast-motion look atAmerican Idols confiscated-cell-phone crate over the course of the show.
I wonder how many times that thing nearly vibrates itself right off the table?
she asked, in her lovely British accent.
Whitney… YOURE Whitney!
Debbie came up here looking for you yesterday.
She said you crack her up.
Well, my goodness, PopWatchers.
As you might imagine, this news just about blew my mind.
But I was torn!
Or… do I make a run at get Debbies attention?
Um, HELL YES I DO.
Rushfield is now jealous almost to the point of resentment, but Im okay with that.
But no time to ponder the possibilities.
Smack Ryan upside the head with a whole lot of noise!
Corey asked, and Seacrest strode in.
A murmur went through the crowd: Could that beTara, his first kiss girlwho called in last week?
She does live in Petaluma, after all perhaps theyve planned a reunion?
Seems we werent the only ones with our minds in the gossip gutter.
Simon, that wasnt Tara, was it?
Debbie asked, after the woman had returned to her seat.
Simon made some sort of gesture.
Itis????
Simon started turning beet red right about now, and nodded.
My first kiss, he said.
Then Paula groaned, ITS NOT TRUE.
I start involuntarily swaying my arms every time I hear a ballad?
Ugh, I need help.
(Oh, like youve ever had stage fright a day in your life, Syesha.
I may not like what Im hearing.
Insert uncomfortable pause, as the stage manager leaned into her headset.
and got a large cheer from the crowd.
Time to kill time before the broadcast.
It was being worn by a boy.
Somewhere, Corey had stopped looking for Ganner, and was now looking for Paige.
I love the fist!
Im gonna start doing that, just so I dont have to hug acquaintances.
I spyIdolSuperfan Joely Fisher just as Corey decides to get things organized.
playing, looked up at the warm-up comedian and said, I dont know this song.
I gave Seamus a big round of applause for that.
Corey, you too!
Im always in trouble, he whined.
And THIS… wasAmerican Idol.
Then it was time to return.
Will the judges make it?
she said, just as theIdolnoise burst us back to live TV.
During this segment, David Archuleta miraculously survived being eliminated.
We are then treated to a video that compares theIdolFinal Four to the Beatles.
Makin dreams come true.
No one ever proposes to him.
I hope Coreys not a drinker.
Magic nearly happened right about here, PopWatchers, as Debbie suddenly summoned Carly to the stage.
That was deja vu, Debbie said as the pre-tape came to an end.
Corey decided to pose the question to us.Should we leave Carly on the couch?
I screamed, with all the passion my little lungs could muster, but it was no use.
I tried, Debbie says, regretfully.
Id like to know just who went over our heads on that.
Is this getting really long?
Well, people, trust me it felt long in there, too.
He just sort of jerks around.
Syesha and Jason, over in the elimination spot, are not asked to participate in this.
(Can someone trigger the numbers on that, like?)
Debbie finally spots Howie Mandel and does what any sane person would: Howie!
What do you think?
Howie answers in the positive.
I AM AWARE, CASTRO FANS, THAT HE IS NOT A STONER.
Jason, sadly, fell somewhere in the middle.
Grinning wide, he tossed his hair one last time and stopped for good.
So what did you think?
Did America make the right choice?
Did Jason as some in my camp suggest take a total dive?
And what are the chances that the Sylent-but-Deadly One can derail the David train?
