VIDEO: Didi Benami Eliminated From American Idol; Down To Top 9
Posted on Apr 01, 2010 @ 06:15AM - Add a comment
American Idol hopeful Didi Benami went the way of the Dodo bird on Wednesday night’s show, as the promising singer was eliminated, reducing the number of candidates for the title of next American Idol to nine.
RadarOnline.com brings you all of the lows and highs from the season, and has all the scoop on Wednesday’s star-heavy episode.
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VIDEO: American Idol Early Favorite Haeyley Vaughn Gets Eliminated
Posted on Mar 05, 2010 @ 06:34AM - 1 comment
Regardless of what the judges think, America was in control on Thursday night as contestants were voted off on the results show. There were some surprises, including early favorite Haeyley Vaughn getting an early exit.
VIDEO: Crystal Bowersox Blows Away The Competition In The American Idol Top Ten Women
After a typically enthusiastic yet hokey group number to start the show (this time it was the Black Eyed Peas tune I Got A Feeling), the eliminations began. The men were up first: Tim Urban, huggable and electric Michael Lynche, and guitar-wielding heartthrob Casey James were early saves. Then, the spotlight turned to John Park and Todrick Hall. Randy Jackson said both “lost the plot” since the competition began, failing to show off the personalities that got them to the show. Park’s rendition of John Mayer’s Gravity was not enough to save him and he was the first contestant to go. Despite the letdown, he was upbeat and sang his heart out during his farewell.
VIDEO: American Idol’s Michael Lynche Raises The Bar For The Top Ten Men
Lee Dewyze (who got a surprising thumbs up from Simon Cowell), Aaron Kelly (who had a rough week), and Alex Lambert also got reprieves leaving Jermaine Sellers and Andrew Garcia. Unfortunately for outspoken Sellers, his votes fell short and he was sent home.
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Before the women could hit the chopping block, former Idol contestant Danny Gokey performed, providing a short break from the drama.
VIDEO: First Four American Idol Contestants Voted Off
But alas, two women would eventually have to go. The back row of women went first: Lilly Scott, Paige Miles, Katelyn Epperly and Didi Benami were all safe, with Michelle Delamor going home. Last but not least, the first row was up last: Haeley Vaughn, Lacey Brown, Siobhan Magnus, Crystal Bowersox, Katie Stevens. The teenage Vaughn, an early favorite, sadly ended the show with a (pretty off-key but heartfelt) swan song.
American Idol Tour Preview; Radar Talks To The Top 10
Posted on Jun 26, 2009 @ 04:12AM - Add a comment
The top ten finalists from American Idol are hard at work, rehearsing for their upcoming nationwide concert tour, which kicks off in Portland, Oregon on July 5.
Winner Kris Allen told RadarOnline.com reporter Ben Aaron: "We all get our own spotlight. But together we work really well."
Excited runner-up Adam Lambert told us: "I'm doing an electronic version of David Bowie. I'm getting to experiment with music I wasn't allowed to on the show."
No Dancing With The Stars For Danny Gokey
Posted on May 19, 2009 @ 05:22PM - Add a comment
He got booted off American Idol and now Danny Gokey is being denied his next dream. The third place finisher told L.A.'s KEARTH101 Tuesday morning that he wants to compete on Dancing with the Stars. "I'm sick of everyone making fun of my dancing. I want to go on Dancing with the Stars to prove I can dance." Turns out, Danny was only half-joking. He's had just as many compliments about his dance moves as he had criticism from AI judge Simon Cowell, and he thinks doing the show would be a blast. Sadly, Danny will have to keep his dancing shoes on ice for at least awhile. He'll be heading out on the American Idol tour this summer, and an AI source tells RadarOnline.com that Gokey, as well as all finalists, are contractually prohibited from performing on any competing entertainment shows.
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IDOL PREVIEW: Final Four Set To Rock & Roll
Posted on May 05, 2009 @ 08:46AM - Add a comment
And then there were four.
The remaining quarter of this season's crop of American Idol contenders -- Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey -- will showcase their wares on rock 'n' roll night Tuesday.
IDOL: Disco Danny Shows Off "Sexy Voice"
Posted on Apr 22, 2009 @ 07:38AM - Add a comment
Get out the bell bottoms and platform shoes!
It was disco night on American Idol Tuesday for the seven remaining contestants (Matt Giraud was saved from elimination last week) and Danny Gokey, the 28-year-old widower from Milwaukee, continued to impress.
His rousing rendition of Earth, Wind And Fire's September garnered praise from the judges and cheers from the audience.
Idol: Judges Stand By Danny Gokey
Posted on Apr 08, 2009 @ 07:21AM - Add a comment
Danny Gokey impressed the judges and audience with an innovative rendition of 1980's Stand By Me.
Gokey's tempo and mannerisms varied wildly during the performance, ranging from somber piano man to extroverted lounge singer and everything in between.
Kara DioGuardi praised Gokey for his effervescent energy and originality in doing the cover. "You did your own thing and you did it well," she said.
Lady Gaga to Perform Live on American Idol!
Posted on Apr 01, 2009 @ 01:10PM - Add a comment
Lady Gaga is performing live tonight on American Idol but we have learned exclusively that David Cook pre-taped his spot two weeks ago citing "a personal family matter." Remember last week ….finalist Michael Sarver was eliminated from AMERICAN IDOL. OUCH!
