This week’s episode of Idolatry, of course! When you’re done watching, please weigh in with the appropriate sentence for Ryan Seacrest’s unusually cruel treatment of Michael Johns during Thursday’s Idol results show. I was gonna suggest 30 days in the clink, where Ryan would have to watch his E! colleague Giuliana DePandi fill in on Idol hosting duties, but why should all of us have to pay the price for his crime?
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I am going to make this bold statement: Dude who sports an ascot understands showmanship. Michael Johns is a big boy and he can take it.
another great video – UNTIL the KLC part – could we please ignore her until she GOES AWAY? And YES – Michael Johns was robbed and Ryan was cruel. If there was ever a week they should have waited a week – THIS WAS IT!! (see how mad I am, using all these caps and exclamation points?!?!?!)
p.s. fair warning to AI: when David Cook goes, I go…. grrrrrr….
I agree that Michael’s elimination was cruel and that David C.’s performance was awful. What bothers me about your commentary is the way you treat David Archuleta as someone who isn’t really part of the competition and is only staying for the long run because of his huge fan base. Give the kid some slack. He’s 17 but he’s no Sanjaya. He’s got one of the best vocals on the show.
The LOST part at the beginning was priceless! I love Idolatry!
My gosh Slezak, let go of your precious Fantasia. Syesha did NOT “overshoot her vocals”. While it was a bad song choice, vocally, it was the best of the night!
Archuleta and kittens…Bwhahahahahah!!!!!!!!Excellent “Lost” images and House of Pain muzak! I’m not enjoying IDOL religiously this year but have to say, without exception, EW’s coverage has been fabulous!
I think it is time for Ryan Seacrest to go home, he finds pleasure in eliminating men, that are more attractive than he is. He is so love with himself, and I ask what does he have to even like himself about?
This was, by far and away, one of the best Idolatries yet. Last year’s “overarching plot” with the smashed record was good, but the Krizilla plot this year is PRICELESS! The fact that Ben is really behind Krizilla (and, therefore, I presume every other year’s -zilla? Such as Sanjilla?) only makes the world make more sense. (Because if Ben is behind it, too, you never know when you’ll suddenly agree with him – like this week’s performances.)
I only wish, being a (surprised at myself) huge fan of David Cook this year, why you didn’t address the fact that David Cook showing that he’s human with last week’s performance (which wasn’t good) that he’s probably just done himself a HUGE favor. Just like Kitten Archuleta messing up early on, last week reminded David Cook’s fans that they can’t remain complacent that he’ll just sail through. (However, I found myself cynical at DA’s mess up, while only concerned for DC’s. Hrm.)
Anywho, keep up the GREAT work! Thanks!
Your KLC coverage is priceless. It’s the only reason I can still deal with her being on the show. But the fact that she and Syesha outlasted MJ… It’s the first time I’ve ever thought the show was rigged. I’m being more rational now, but I’m still fairly angry.
I also adore your coverage of Archuleta, because I hate him too, and I love how you just kind of… ignore him. It makes me happy.
I agree with “:(” I hate David Archuleta too!!! Just had to say that! I liked Micheal though. O well. Jason and David cook are better. I miss Danny Noriega.
I agree with “:(” I hate David Archuleta too!!! Just had to say that! I liked Micheal though. O well. Jason and David cook are better. I miss Danny Noriega.
That comment Ryan made about last year no one got voted off that week was cruel!!! I like Michael!
Ryan I think has been a little “different” this season… And certainly Michael deserved to be there more so than some others who remain standing especially Kristy Lee
Last week was like watching dirty politics.. I was left with my mouth hanging open and my blood boiling. They might as well vote off David Cook & Carly next to level the talent playing feild.
1. Agree with Fran. David Archuleta had a really good week; he’s not just a cute pup adorning the competition.
2. I hate the MJ is gone. But he wasn’t awesome or bad, so he’s out. I liked him, esp. last week.
3. I don’t get at all what they were doing with how that elimination was stated–like pulling out the safety net. How weird. Didn’t add drama and seemed hurtful.
4. The LOST send up was great. Really inspired satire.
My blood was boiling and my mouth was left hanging open too-Gensen. What a cruel stunt for Ryan to pull. It would not have hurt Idol to go another week with the 8 Idols. They sure know how to put the cruelty factor to work this week. I dont even think Simon can top this prank. Ryan needs to go to The “Survivor” show for a few weeks. He can be exiled a few times or maybe give him the water torture treatment. Its too bad that had to happen because a lot of peole have lost respect for him. Michael deserved to be in the top four. I really wanted to hear him sing an “INXS” song. (Maybe “Dont Tear Us Apart or (“Mystify”) That would have turned things around. I know it would have to been in a week where they didnt have a mentor but would have been awesome anyways.
Ryan’s exit speech to Michael Johns seemed scripted. Shame on AI for the shockingly crude choice of words. How uncharitable to put a damper on a week that was supposed to be about inspiration & hope.
The sad irony is that Johns sang a song about making dreams come true. It was obvious that his struggles in the music industry coupled with his dreams of success were very personal to him. Yet he had to stand there and endure the indignity of having someone dash his hopes and toy with his emotions. For a fleeting moment, much to my own shame, I regretted donating money to Idols Gives Back. Idol is usually a “feel good” moment for me. If not for the impressively courageous and impassioned performance of Michael Johns during his exit song, this night would have forever tarnished my feelings for AI.
I think Seacrest is completely out of control this season. He is so disrectful to Simon. As mean as Simon can be, he at least is stating his opinion. Seacrest seems to relish humiliating Simon and it has become uncomfortable to watch. He needs to be muzzled!!!!!
During the last few days I have obsessively posted comments about the ouster of Michael Johns like a deranged tagger with several cases of spray paint. It suddenly dawned on me what cause this temporary bout of verbal diarrhea. The long and short of it is that I found a website with Michael Johns songs recorded on some independent label & was blown away by his performances. The millions of people who watch idol did not hear these songs. The judge harp about originality yet Idol does not allow for it. Why can’t contestants sing original or previously unrecorded music for once! Then we would see who has the muscial chops & who belongs at the karaoke booth at the farm fair.
The producers need to reign Ryan in a bit. His attacks on Simon ceased being funny 2 seasons ago. America got it wrong with Michael Johns. There are 4 less deserving performers still vying for the win. I was completely shocked when Seacrest annouced it was Michael who’d be leaving. Wrong. Just wrong!
Slezak please i want to heart what YOU and your colleagues think! i hate those movie clips with those asians it gets really annoying. I could barely hear the phone call in this episodes. i agreed with the dude on the phone Michaels was a truly nice guy. Dolly Parton week he was sexy as hell and unfortunately this week he came in first. The producers were trying to get rid of him because they want Archuleta to win. He is a very talented performer and now he has the created freedom to do very well. I cant wait to see him on tour.
I truely think now this show is fixed when they put off the best singer by far, there is a problem and Ryan just sucked the way he did it. I will not waste my time on the show anymore Simone is the only real one on the show Stop watching its all fixed to bad I WON’T BE WATCHING
michael johns was never my favorite, but i wasn’t ready to say goodbye to him. i just wish idol gives back would have skipped this week’s vote off. most people i know missed the performance episode, because they thought it was all about idol gives back.
Ryan was being cruel but I’m all in favor of more cruelty on that show.
I LOST ALL RESPECT FOR AI. THERE IS CLEARLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE VOTING.SEACREST SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO M.J. AND HIS FANS.I HAVE NO DESIRE TO WATCH ANYMORE, THERE REALLY IS NO POINT TO THE SHOW IF ONE OF THE BEST TALENTS ON THE SHOW GETS KICKED OFF SO EARLY IN THE COMPETITION.SO LONG AI YOU LOST ME AND MY FAMILY. TONY-OUT!
Well, it’s unanimous from reading these posts that everyone thinks that Ryan is a lout. So why do we still insist on watching and participating in this vulgar manipulation that makes millions of $$$ for those who care nothing about how we the public feel?
Because we are a pathetic as a society. We loathe it, yet we love it.
Word of advice. Just turn it off.
Slezak, this week’s Idolatry was hilarious yet again. I love the robot mix ins–You make KLC so much less painful. And the kitten for David A. was right on the money. I could take him or leave him, but the continuous “aw, he’s so cute and only 17, cut him some slack” attitude by so many of his fans is wearing on me. REALLY wearing on me, kind of like how Syesha has been wearing on me for the last few weeks. She is trying to channel her inner diva and is coming off as just annoying. At this point, I want her to go before KLC for sure. Ryan was a total jack a** to Michael Johns. Way to kick a guy when he’s down. That was cruel and so unnecessary. MJ of course handled it with grace. I wish Michael would have shouted something like “Crikey, Mate!” and then pummeled Ryan. Bam! To the floor! Hey, how do you like that surprise, Ryan?
Djulka Can you tell us where you got on that website of Michael Johns songs? I would love to see what else he can do. He is very talented and will not “Disappear”-another Inxs song he could sing well.
Yes Please post the site where we can find Michael Johns previous work- I’d love to hear it!!!
And Ryan is an ass. I don’t know what a fair punishment would be… maybe watching the earlier episodes of idol- with the terrible contestants? That’s kind of torturous…