The mood in theIdolstudio going into elimination night on Thursday?
(Well get to his female hair-alike later.
With 10 minutes to air, Corey turned on his internal power button and started the pluck-from-the-crowd-and-onto-the-stage shtick.
Elderly man shaking his booty disturbingly well?
Teenager desperate to be cast on a reality show?
Soccer mom who can handle the Axl Rose snake dance?
She was still signing autographs this morning, Corey cracked.
Talk about a thankless job.
And for the front?
Be ready, it gets emotional up here.
It doesnt take long for Corey to notice the four-foot-long dreads on one of the mosh pit girls.
Gee, I dont know who youre voting for, he said.
Youre always on time!
As usual, the deafening screams accompany David Archuletas name.
Cue the look of fear (and a yawn from JC) as Ryan makes hisIdolintro.
My take on this repeat performance?
I dont watchIdolfor politics or religion.
I dont tune in so I can be provoked to think.
And I dont like to feel excluded.
I want to be entertained.
Brooke, predictably, is more of a hugger.
As they exit the stage, the Idols are offered water and towels but not many take them.
Meanwhile, I hone in on a baffling sign that reads Danny Noriega: youre still my Idol.
Can anyone say filler?
Oh, and boobs.
Lots and lots of them.
Finally, its time to dim the lights.
But well cut her a break for being presumptuous since she was, indeed, safe.
Up next: David Cook.
Vulnerable was more like it.
But the tension was broken soon enough by laughs in the audience and, of course, Americas votes.
No surprises here, hes directed to the couch.
By break time, Brooke has relaxed and is leaning back and blowing kisses.
But Brooke is in mid-conversation with music director Ricky Minor and misses the entire exchange.
In their absence, Ryan takes Simons seat and Debbie rests in Paulas.
The stools, meanwhile, are looking awfully lonely.
Is Jason Castro headed their way?
You wouldnt think so watching him gallop into position.
JC didnt look to have a care in world.
Did he know he was safe, or was he simply projecting positive thoughts?
Either way, it was high-fives at the couch as Jason took his seat.
Enter Kristy Lee Cook, whos fumbling with her shirt and perhaps regretting the decision to go skimpy.
While KLCs pulse returned to normal, were treated to a video package by the three presidential candidates.
The only one to get an audible reaction?
John McCain for his mildly amusing dig at Simon.
One minute to air and the bottom three hang on to each other in solidarity.
Still, I cant help noticing that Michael Johns is sweating profusely.
But before I rant about this injustice, I have to complain about the build-up.
What is the point of saying that, aside from pure cruelty?
Now I wasnt expecting Michael Johns to win.
Was Dream On such a disaster?
I dont think so.
Michael Johns, on the other hand, took the news much better.
It was the prevailing sentiment long after the last note was sung.
So whydidthis happen, PopWatchers?
Does Archuleta simply have the male contestant vote cornered?
Is Carly stealing some of the rock thunder?
Was Michael Johns ouster justified?
How did you react to the news?
