American Idol Shocker: Goodbye, Michael Johns!
Wow.
We had predicted a surprise elimination earlier today when we said Carly Smithson would be voted off the show - and she did plummet to the bottom three, along with Syesha Mercado - but we never dreamed Michael Johns would get the boot.
This may rank below Chris Daughtry's elimination in terms of shock value... but not too far below. We're speechless.
Leave a comment and discuss among yourselves: Did you think Johns deserved to be eliminated tonight?
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July 26th, 2008 4:00 PM
I don't really think he should've got the boot after "Dream On" because he said that he enjoyed singing the song and he was awesome singing the song and it looked like fun to me. He made it look easy!
April 15th, 2008 12:36 PM
I said Michael Johns was the best the first night. However, as time went on I felt he needed to do something outstanding to be noticed and/or remembered. As Simon said, like musical wallpaper. Yes he is good, but he needed some personality or enthusiasm, after he sang. While he sang he had it, but it was the after personaility I felt he lacked.
David A. is more than awesome and to me the winner this year. I'd love to see a new face go far. The only thing I don't like is his dad and the angered influence he attempts to exhibit to control his son.
Kristy Lee Cook is really good even though she doesn't seem to have many fans! I am not sure why but maybe lack of experience.
April 12th, 2008 11:54 AM
The operative phrase for AI is "damage control." Ryan Seacrest hit an artery, and AI is bleeding out. Since the show’s producers are so devoted to the “unprecedented” for suspense, shock, and drama, now is the time for the never-before bring-a-poorly (understatement) dismissed –very-talented-Idol-contestant-back. AI, punctuate the American Idol Gives Back campaign by giving back to Michael Johns and millions of fans, the real givers. Have Seacrest do the honors. America has a longer memory than you think. Setting things right would be directly in keeping with the splendid anthem “Shout to the Lord!”
April 12th, 2008 7:13 AM
Who wants to watch the rest of the show........Michael was awesome. I just can't bare to watch the rest of the show ruled by teeny boppers. I have much more important things to do in my life ....like giving back than to vote 50 times.
The girls are boring. David A sounds the same every week and David Cook is to real and soulful to win with the teeny bops and I'm not going to watch him get sacked. So thats the end of me and AI.......
It hard enough for those young, hardworking singers to maintain what could be such a big dream than to be played with anymore than is necessary. Ryan should be ashamed of himself. Does he feel like big man now. He was better when he wasn't so full of himself
April 11th, 2008 11:57 PM
If Fox doesn't bring back Michael I will never watch AI again. He should have never been voted off plus Ryan's cruel way of kicking him off really chapped my butt. He is better off without AI. I will be the first in line to buy MJ's CD's and concert tickets. Keep rockin' Michael.
April 11th, 2008 11:22 PM
CARL,
SO WRONG, WE'LL SEE WHO HAS AN ALBUM OUT FIRST, THIS WAS A JOKE, WON'T WATCH IDOL ANYMORE, CAN'T STAND THAT SMUG RYAN SEACREST.
April 11th, 2008 10:27 PM
I am disappointed that I will not be able to watch and and listen to Michael---he has genuine talent and I think AI needs to do something about the inequity of the voting process!!! I agree, shame on AI for mishandling the contest!! I wish Michael the best because the best thing to happen to Chris Daughtry was to be eliminated!!! Anyway, where are Taylor Hicks and Ruben Who right now?? I can't wait to hear and buy Michael's CD!!! Ex-AI viewer
April 11th, 2008 10:19 PM
Michael John was my favorite - I feel bad as I couldn't get through when trying to vote, and didn't vote for him when I wanted to.
Besides being a hunk, he's gracious, well-mannered, and I thought he sounded just like the Door's lead singer....amazing. He had star quality and will be missed.
I think Carly has an amazing voice, betterr than any of the other girls, but doesn't have the right "look."
So sad last night. And rude.
April 11th, 2008 7:30 PM
I wasn't angry about Michael being voted off. I was angry about the way it was handled. To that end, I sent the following email to askfox.
To Whom It May Concern;
As an adult viewer of American Idol I am completely horrified by Ryan's behavior last night in the elimination of Michael Johns. Whether it was scripted or not is of no consequence. The fact is that the entire situation was handled so badly that I will no longer be watching the show. To blatantly give Michael false hope that he would be retained because of last years stance on no elimination during Idol Gives Back week was unnecessary and cruel. Perhaps the "powers that be" should take a long look in the mirror. Maybe they'll realize that THEY need to give back and allow Michael to return with a full apology from Ryan and the show. Maybe they'll realize that they need to do the right thing. I am extremely disappointed and thoroughly disgusted that Idol Gives Back week will not be remembered for the generosity of so many, or of the children the money will help. What it WILL be remembered for is the reprehensible way that Michael was treated. Shame on you all.
An ex-Idol viewer
April 11th, 2008 7:29 PM
Just read all of the comments. I am terrible upset and swore last night I would never watch idol again. Michael Johns was definitely one of the two best and I don't believe the voting was accurate. I notice most people think it is the way teeny boppers vote. Could be but what about playing with the votes to keep certain people in the competition?