American Idol fans played Simon says last night.
Despite a mediocre performance of the over-played Gavin McGraw hit “I Don’t Wanna Be” on Tuesday, Michael Sarver has been voted through to season eight’s final round. The main reason?
Simon Cowell pretty much told fans to vote that way.
Following Sarver’s lackadaisacal audition, Cowell said this oil rig worker was a nice guy who deserved another chance; then – voila! – he becomes one of the week’s top three vote getters.
Either America will do whatever Cowell says, or producers simply wanted an early upset this season. Do you think this vote was rigged?
The two most surefire contestants were also voted through to the finals. Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey deserve congratulations for making it to the round of 12.
With a special wild card round set to add a trio of finalists later this season, allow us to begin the campaign now: Anoop Desai for Wild Card!!!