We didn't see this coming.
In one of the most shocking eliminations in the show's history, Michael Johns was sent home on American Idol tonight. He was joined in the bottom three by Syesha Mercado and Carly Smithson.
Everyone assumed Syesha was headed home, but when Ryan Seacrest closed the show by saying she and Carly were safe, shocked silence filled the arena.
Did you think Michael Johns deserved to go home after his rendition of Dream On?
While Chris Daughtry is still the most surprising, and undeserved, American Idol elimination of all-time, Johns isn't too far behind.
Where would you rank this in terms of shock value in the show's history? Did you see it coming?
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119 Comments
April 10th, 2008 9:28 PM
Michael is gone but shouldn't be, this only goes to prove America is not above voting for race when it is brought to their attention. Syesha has held on as long as she has because every week some loudmouth black racists even before the show begins starts the IM and email campaign to save a Sista from elimination. She deserved to be kicked off long ago, if for no other reason than I don't have to get fifty or sixty random people trying to become my YIM friend to encourage me to vote for her and pass the message along.
Hopefully with one fewer contestant to spread the votes around on, this strategy will be less effective with sensible people, since I have no doubt she will give another lack luster performance.
April 10th, 2008 9:46 PM
michael johns should not have been eliminated tonight...this is outrageous! but america elected bush for a second term, so i guess what can we expect? its the same dumb ass rednecks voting for kristy lee that got us bush in the whitehouse.
ryan's little trick was very mean and unnecessary. i cannot believe that he would mess with someone being eliminated like that. i hope michael johns is successful, this elimination could wind up helping his career in the long run, i hope.
April 10th, 2008 10:43 PM
I am sooo angry that Michael Johns for eliminated. He was the best in the whole competition. There is no reason to even watch the show anymore when the best one went home.
April 10th, 2008 10:45 PM
How insane?! Every teeny bopper kid is out there voting for David A. when he forgets words, licks his lips a million times, and breathes in air so heavy, you can't hear the words to his songs... Come on!! Boycott AI! Michael Johns deserved a #3 slot at the least!!!!
April 10th, 2008 10:48 PM
Michael Johns IS the best singer and performer out of all the contestants, the next best singer is Michael Cook, but Cook doesn't move me like Michael does. I doubt if I'll even watch the rest of this season as Michael Johns was the only reason I watched it at all. (This is the first time I've even watched the show.) Since Ryan made the statement that last year no one was eliminated during the fundraiser I believe that the producers need to consider that and bring Michael Johns back. Otherwise, I think the show has LOST it's Fizz for this season. Michael, I absolutely can't wait to see you in concert!
April 10th, 2008 10:52 PM
PS. Paula is right, Michael Johns is a ROCK STAR!
April 10th, 2008 11:07 PM
It's a trick. AI is just trying to stir up controversy. They're bringing him back next week.
April 10th, 2008 11:17 PM
This was a farce. I knew A.I. was rigged but never knew they'd go this far. I hope to see Michael with a record soon. I want to see him in concert but don't want to give A.I. another dime of my money.
April 10th, 2008 11:24 PM
MAN! Is the vote ever a screw up! No way should Michael Johns be out. It has to be something haywire! America couldn't have voted for him to go. It is VERY SUSPICIOUS. One could see Karly expected to go. Something very fishy about the voting procedure on that show !!! It HAS to be wrong! I agree..it is farce
April 10th, 2008 11:37 PM
My faith in American Idol has been lost. The show will not be the same without MICHAEL Johns. THERE is NO way he should be bottom 3, top 3, and no way to be off show at this point. There has to be something wrong, I am just hoping there is something wrong and they will make the show interesting and bring him back!