American Idol Says Goodbye to Danny Gokey
He had a great voice, a great (albeit tragic) personal story and a great run on American Idol.
But Danny Gokey did not have what it takes to make the finals, as the singer was eliminated last night after solid, but unspectacular, renditions on Monday's performance show.
Ryan Seacrest caused our hearts to stop for a few moments last night, as he initially announced that Kris Allen had made it through to next week's finale.
That left Danny and Adam Lambert in the bottom two, as a nation feared the latter might actually not take his rightful place among the show's winner.
In the end, though, Ryan announced that over 88 million people voted, Lambert was safe and Danny was going home.
"This whole experience feels like a dream come true. American Idol has given me a whole new hope for my life," said Gokey during a video montage of his journey, reflecting on how far he's come since his wife passed away last July. "It's almost like a fairy tale story. You read about tragedies, and then you read about the triumph that comes through it - and I'm that person."
Did America make the right choice? Did Gokey deserve to go home?
Relive Danny Gokey's American Idol experience above. Click on each image to enlarge it.
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May 16th, 2009 6:32 PM
I think its a outrage i mean what simon hairy arms no about music i mean all he does is cheat his way throo the industy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 16th, 2009 6:25 PM
Having watched the show from the UK there's been no opportunity for me to vote for my favourite contestant, which from his first audtion was Danny Gokey. I totally agree that this is a tragedy, I could not believe that Kris made it through, obviously leaving the way clear for Adam to win. The final has already been decided, not really much to get excited by now.Ive no grudge against Adam or Kris, Adam is a talented Theatre performer and Kris is pleasnant but a bit bland. Would I go out and buy their record... NO. Danny Gokey on the other hand If theres any justice in the world will enjoy a long and illustriuos career, and Ihope hes fending off a barrage of recording deals as we speak. GOODLUCK DANNY. I don't think III be watching next year, with allegations yet again of vote rigging, biased campaigns from the judges, Paula picks Terrence Trent D'Arby for Danny to sing [not even one of his better songs] Whilst Simon Cowell speaks personally to Bono in order for Adam to have permission t
May 16th, 2009 1:53 PM
I wish adam and danny were in the finals! i dont like kris hes ugly me and my freand used to wach the show but not any more! IM DONE!and danny woud totly kick his but and last year david A should of one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im never going to that stupid show so they lost there vewers!!!!!!!
May 16th, 2009 1:31 PM
I think it was so sad he lost i like adam but danny was way better! I think america has lost there minds me and my mom were totly crying whene he lost. so i hope he makes an album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SAD DAY!
May 15th, 2009 11:24 PM
....Personally I'm so sad Danny go... I want it to be him and Adam in the final.
Kris is good too, but I still prefer Adam..well let's see what will happen next week but I honestly I don't feel really excited anymore..
May 15th, 2009 4:34 PM
Have you seen the pictures of Adam with tranvesite get-up and nipple piercings!!! It's all over the net
May 15th, 2009 2:07 PM
I've been watching american idol for the last five years and this is'nt the first time that the finale two were wrong. Danny deserved to go to the finale two with Adam and Kris just got lucky at the end. Danny has a bright future ahead of him and god bless his music.
May 15th, 2009 12:35 AM
Terrence Trent Darby, are you kidding me? Paula needs to have her head examined. This was done intentionally so that younger viewers could not relate to the song and would vote for Chris or Adam instead. Simon practically begged people to vote for Adam, how is that right? Danny is a true American Idol and should be in the finale!
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May 14th, 2009 10:36 PM
adam needs to win now.....my heart broke lastnight,i seriously cried for him i loved him so much,i have always hates kris and now i dont even wanna watch that stupid show anymore
May 14th, 2009 9:51 PM
Danny should have been in the final. He was never on the bottom once. Adam and Chris both were. Danny is always consistant and versatile. This is not so much about music as it should be. Mainly little girls and young teeners vote repeatedly for cute or wierd contestants. What is the need for judges. They are mostly biased. Diogardi for sure had a thing for Adam from day one. If it is a contest let there be judges. Go Danny go and show em all.