the top 4 of the american idol season 8

“Who will get the SHOCK tonight?” asks Ryan Seacrest…over 47 million votes came in last night.

Simon said when he watched it back EVERYBODY was good. Hmph. Taking back his words? He says it was the best show so far.

Taylor Hicks, Natalie Cole and Jamie Foxx will perform tonight.

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The Top 5 sing a medley of “It Don’t Mean a Thing” and “I Got Rhythm”

The Top 5 celebrate Allison and Danny’s birthdays by baking a cake! Hijinks ensue at the mansion…

The results begin:

The Idols are lined up center stage…Matt Giraud is first. Matt says he felt good after his performance. Ryan asks Matt to stand on the right side of the stage. Danny Gokey is next….Danny studied performs to get ready for this week’s performance. Ryan sends him to the left side of the stage. Allison Iraheta is up…Ryan sends her left to stand next to Danny. Kris Allen is next…Kris says he wouldn’t be in it if he didn’t want to win. He goes right to stand with Matt.

Adam Lambert is left. Ryan asks him which group he thinks he belongs in. Adam says he loves everybody. “Based on last night?” Adam heads over to Allison and Danny.

But not so fast!

Allison and Danny are SAFE. Adam is in the bottom 3 with Kris and Matt.

Natalie Cole arrives on stage to sing “Something’s Gotta Give”. OW PITCHY! Not good.

Taylor Hicks rocks the stage with his new single, “Seven Mile Breakdown.” OMG the look on Simon’s face.

Matt and Adam are left in the Bottom 2 after Kris is declared safe.

Jamie Foxx performs “Blame it”

“Kara and Randy were a little more on their game,” says Ryan to Simon

Safe:

Allison Iraheta
Danny Gokey
Kris Allen

Bottom 3:

Adam Lambert
Kris Allen
Matt Giraud

Matt Giraud is eliminated from American Idol