AMERICAN IDOL 9 MAY 11 & 12,2010

SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN

Mentor: Jamie Fox

He brought two sets of T-shirts to be awarded to contestants based on whether he felt they were "contestant" or "artist". Each contestant was given one and then we could determine which they were tonight.

1.) Lee DeWyze - Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" Movie: "Batman Forever" Randy lead off saying that he wasn't really very impressed with this performance. He felt that Lee did nothing with the song. Ellen was in total agreement with Randy. Kara said that it is a most difficult song to sing and that it was all over the place but in the end said it was "great". Then came Simon who said that with so many songs to choose from that he could have picked another song. He furthermore said that it was almost karaoke-like. Perhaps you are trying too hard, he said to Lee. He awarded him a "contestant" T-shirt.

2.) Michael Lynche - Michael Jackson's "Will You Be There" Movie: "Free Willy." Randy started out saying "I don't know what's going on tonight" He felt that Mike's performance was "just alright", it didn't really take off. Ellen said that he is consistently good; a little bit predictable. Kara seemed a little disappointed by her comments that she had wanted "goose bumps" but didn't get them. (She knows that he can give them.) She felt he played it safe. Simon told Mike that he could have chosen a better song but felt that he gave it 100% and that he meant what he sang.

3.) Lee and Crystal The first duet, and with their guitars, performed "Falling Slowly" Movie: "Once" Randy literally exclaimed, "What a difference a couple minutes make!" Ellen declared them to be the new Captain and Tenille. Kara declared it to be one of her favorite minutes of the whole season. "I don't know if I would call that a good song," teased Simon, followed by the come back - "I would call it a fantastic song."

4.) Casey James performed Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson", Movie "The Graduate" Randy quizzed "Why did you chose that song?" Then there were some quips made about Casey perhaps personally relating to it. He went on to say that it was a laid back version and that it sounded "cool". Ellen liked that he came back this week with something different. Kara after making light of being a "Mrs Robinson" said that she felt that Casey was fighting back; a good choice of song. Simon simply said that he didn't feel that it had the substance that it required.

5.) Crystal Bowersox - Kenny Loggins' "I'm Alright" Movie: "Caddyshack" Although Randy said that it was not his favorite he admitted that Crystal is definitely an artist. Ellen said that she just got "crystallized" and complimented her saying that she made the song better. Kara was in total agreement with Ellen What was left to be said? Simon closed the commentary by saying that Crystal was back in the game.

6.) Casey and Mike The second duet. Both with guitar performed "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" Movie: "Don Juan DeMarco." Randy loved their guitar playing and described the performance it as a "nice one" emphasizing that it was "sultry" and "sexy". Ellen simply said - " Yes, I have." Kara generalized by saying that the duets were incredible. Simon confirmed Kara's feelings about the duet performances by saying that "artist" T-shirts should be given to both duets. I truly believe that they dazzled the audience. They complimented each other's voice; each unique in it's own way. I believe that Mike gave it the mellow tone so well received in a love song.

Well! Now What?

Hopefully you voted. Seems as though there was unlimited calling tonight.

Just take another look.

How can you choose?

Wednesday Night- Eliminations

To keep it short and sweet. We are coming down the homestretch.
Ryan announced that there were almost 37 million votes this week; the highest number of Season 9.
Most of the night was entertainment. First Fantasia Barino the winner from Season 3, followed by Daughtry, with the final entertainer being Bon Jovi.
Ryan worked his way through the elimination process and Michael Lynche was left standing. . . the one eliminated this week.

Michael Lynche ------------------------->




Thank you "Big Mike".
We wish you a long and successful career.

DANCING WITH THE STARS 10 - MAY 10th

RACE TO THE SEMI-FINALS

In opening, Tom Bergeron commented that this season is the most successful ever! Tonight's show requires that each celebrity perform two new dances. There will be two rounds: a ballroom round and a Latin Round with assigned period themes. (That is, the dance must be appropriate to the assigned decade.) There was a guest performance of a futuristic dance by Gary and Rita Getman.

THE BALLROOM ROUND

1.) Chad Ochocinco & Cheryl Burke - Tango Len said that although it was good, Chad needs more polish and refinement while Bruno's comments surrounded the "emotional" aspects of his dancing. Carrie Ann said that Chad's attachment was good but that his posture was "funky". Score: 21/30

2.) Niecy Nash & Louis Van Amstel - Viennese Waltz Bruno started out saying that the dance was very pretty at the beginning but it soon started to look as if they were chasing around. Carrie Ann felt that there was too much "pushing" and "pulling" but that their transitions had improved. Len said that he was "pleasantly surprised" and complimented her on her improved posture but said that her arms were flying around. Score: 23/30

3.) Erin Andrews & Maksim Chmerkovsky - Argentine Tango Carrie Ann was enthusiastic in her comments stating that Erin was "so hot" and that the performance showcased her legs; her major asset. Len called Erin a "dirty girl" and said that he "absolutely loved" the performance. Bruno said, as only he can, the he never knew that she could be so "bendy"- referring to the well executed bends and leaps. He described her as "being on fire". Score: 28/30

4.) Evan Lysacek and Anna Trabundskaya - Waltz Len said she was not sure whether she liked it or not but complimented Evan on his "great" posture and "good" footwork. Bruno liked the romance of the dance and Evan's lyrical lines. Carrie Ann said that his "lines were impeccable" but wants to see him lose himself in the moment. (He focuses so much on perfecting the routine that he doesn't allow himself to get into the moment) Score: 27/30

5.) Nicole Scherzinger & Derek Hough - Fox Trot Bruno was elated saying that it was 1 1/2 minutes of pure dancing. Furthermore, it was a "jewel created by a master". In closing he said " I salute you." Carrie Ann couldn't sing her praises enough, saying "It was dazzling, defying my imagination", and commending her for challenging herself. Her final comment being "You are in it to win it!" Len said that Nicole's performance was a Fox Trot and Michael Buble's music turned into an enchanting love story. "A great dance." Score: 29/30

LATIN ROUND

Interpretations from decades : 50's-90's except for the 70's and futuristic.

1.) Chad Ochocinco & Cheryl Burke - 1960's Jive Len liked the energy and fun of the performance but said that Chad's kicks were "terrible" Bruno said that Chad "pinked that jive.) Carrie Ann described the performance as "great", "groovy" but described his energy as s"sort of wild" but offered an overall "pretty good tonight". Score: 24/30

2.) Niecy Nash & Louis Van Amstel - 1990's Paso Doble (whatever that is?) Bruno told Niecy that she threw herself into it. It was sort of like an avalanche; not very good. He felt that she did not have good control of the dance. Carrie Ann told Niecy that it was her most ambitious routine but there were problems with the balance of power and that the dance was out of whack. Len sort of breathed a sigh and said "You got through the routine. Most honestly he told her that everyone has a dance that doesn't suite their personality and that the Paso Doble was hers. Score: 20/30

3.) Erin & Maksim Chmerkovsky - 1980's Rumba Carrie Ann said "you are beautiful and you dance beautifully" Len that Erin's moves were "jerky" and that she needs to smooth it out. Bruno, in his usual enthusiasm said that she and Maks make great music together but advised her focus on improving her extensions. Score: 25/30

4.) Evan Lysacek & Anna Trabundskaya Futuristic Cha-Cha Len started out telling Evan that he felt that he had a bit of luck tonight. Luck which is the fact that "futuristic" suited Evan best since he was not at his best when hip swivelling was a required element of the dance. He actually said that Evan did "great" although he confused him. Bruno liked it saying that it was inventive. Carrie Ann complimented Evan for being so committed to his character and that his "stiffness" worked well for him, tonight. Score: 26/30

5.) Nicole Scherzinger & Derek Hough - 1950's Paso Doble. (Before their time but choreographed what they believed it would have been like.) Bruno described it as feisty and vibrant while Carrie Ann questioned, "How did you match the fifties with the Paso Doble?" Len simply said, "nothing to say to criticize". (It was an incredible performance.) Score: 30/30

LEADERBOARD

Nicole Scherzinger&Derek Hough - - - - - 59/60

Lysacek & Anna Travundskaya - - - - - - - -53/60

Erin Andrews & Maksim Chmerkovsky - 53/60

Chad Ochocinco & Cheryl Burke - - - - - - 45/60

Niecy Nash & Louis Van Amstel - - - - - - -43/60

Well, there you have it.

Who did you vote for?

Who will be sent home this week?

Headliners for Tuesday Night's Show

The Gipsy King

College Dance Championship contenders: University of California, San Diego and Purdue University,Indiana.

Guest commentators: Jerry Rice, Kenny Main and Len Goodman

TUESDAY- THE RESULTS

Double the dances. Double the pleasure. Double the fun.

Guest performers for the night:

Gipsy Kings - performed twice.College Dance Championship - University of California, San Diego- Titans vs Purdue University- Broilers.

The Dance Center - With Jerry Rice, Kenny Main and Len Goodman - Comedic commentary on contestants.

College Dance Championship - Judges score is 50% and the audience votes are 50%

University of California, San Diego - dance team performed a Samba. Len felt that their pattern changes were fantastic and Bruno described their intricate formations. Carrie Ann said that their transitions were good. The dance routine was so clean but that they lost a bit of the Samba movement. Score: 24/30

Purdue University, Indiana - dance team performed a Mambo. Bruno recommended that they practice their hip action and that there were some timing issues. He also advised that they need more pattern changes, they did not have enough. Carrie Ann commended them saying that they were spirited but agreed that they need more pattern change. Len complimented them on their rhythm. Score: 22

The College Dance Championship finals will be held on DWTS season finale.

THE RESULTS

Safe: Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough

Evan Lysacek and Anna Trabundskaya

Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovsky

Bottom Two: Chad Ochocinco and Cheryl Burke

NiecyNash and Louis Van Amstel

Niecy Nash ----------------------->

Thank you for the great spirit you brought to Season 10 DWTS

AMERICAN IDOL 9 May 4,2010

Mentor: Harry Connick, Jr

Iconic Music of Frank Sinatra

AI is down to the final five contestants. Now is the tough time! Each contestant must perform his/her best performance each week. Now is the time for the audience participation to focus on the best artist; not the cute one, the sexy one, or the one with the best personality. Now is the time when YOUR votes count.

Tonight the audience was given a special treat because Harry Connick, Jr. arranged the selections and mentored the final five contestants. Thank you!

1.)Aaron Kelly - Fly Me To The Moon

Randy said that he really did a good job. Ellen said he had beautiful vocals. Kara felt that he was good, but not as good as last week. To me, you didn't have conviction in that performance, was Simon's comment. He did acknowledge that people like Aaron ( meaning that that would carry some weight with regards to his overall performance. (I thought Aaron sounded more nervous tonight and therefore did not come out as strong as most other nights.)

2.) Casey James - Blue Skies

Randy felt that the song "just didn't work" and that it was his worst song to date. Ellen felt that the performance was very stiff; it didn't feel effortless. Kara told Casey that it took a long time to warm up and that he was out of control. Simon quipped " Good News and Bad News. Good news was the band that backed him up and the bad news was that he came over awkward.

3.) Crystal Bowersox - Summer Wind

Randy felt that it was a great arrangement but that she came over a little subdued and sleepy. Ellen told Crystal that she needs to loosen up a little more. Kara recognized that Crystal was out of her element tonight but that she liked it and felt that she did a good job with the phrasing. ( Phrasing was everything with Frank Sinatra) Simon, who is a great fan of Frank Sinatra and he loves the song but felt that her lperformance was too jazzy in the first half and too night "clubby". Although Crystal had two okay weeks, Simon said that he expected better from her.

4.) Michael Lynche - Just the Way You Look Tonight

Randy commented on the incredible arrangement by Harry Connick, Jr. and said that Mike has an unbelievable voice. "You are in it to win it" were his closing words. Ellen remarked that he is the most comfortable on the stage and that he looks and sounds the part. Kara told him that he had found the drama and that he took us on a journey and didn't lose himself. Simon not surprisingly said that the first three were okay but felt that he (Mike) had listened and everyone worked together.

5.) Lee DeWyze - That's Life

Randy again complimented the arrangement (which was Harry Connick, Jr.) saying it was "great" and told Lee that he had "stayed yourself". Ellen boldly said " if this was the last night you would win". Kara asked Lee a question. "Do you think you can win?" She then told him to write it down 100 times and perhaps it will give you the confidence you need to win. Simon told him that he had brought out his personality and confidence. He told him that he had the best performance of the night.

* * * * * * *

Well, there you have it. I can't say that these were the best performances of the season, but I can say that I think that Harry Connick, Jr. was the best mentor of the season. He gave a great deal of himself and his talents and created arrangements to enhance the vocalists.

Who do you think gave the best performance tonight?

Who do you think will be sent home tomorrow night?

Now, who do you think will be the top two going into choice for AMERICAN IDOL?

Tomorrow - The Elimination

Guest entertainers will be Lady GaGa and Harry Connick, Jr.

(That's good enough to get my attention, that's for sure.)

WEDNESDAY - ELIMINATION

Ryan Secrest opened the show saying "Who's it going to be?"

He announced that there were 32 million votes

• The Top Five sang a medley of Sinatra songs including The Lady is a Tramp, When I Was Seventeen, I've Got The World on a String and Night and Day. Their singing was more enjoyable than Tuesday's competition.
• Lady Gaga performed Alejandro the second single from her CD, The Fame Monster.
• Harry Connick, Jr. performed one selection and then introduced the Top Five saying that he was very proud to have them perform some of his songs.

The Elimination Process

Lee DeWyze was called up first and told that he was safe. Later in the evening Ryan split the remaining four into two groups; one safe and the other in jeopardy of elimination.

Ryan asked Lee to identify which group he felt was safe and would join him.

He declined to make that determination so Ryan announced that Casey James and Crystal Bowersox were safe.

That left Michael Lynche and Aaron Kelly in the bottom two.

Aaron Kelly ------>

GOOD LUCK, AARON

DANCING WITH THE STARS 10 - 5/03/2010

Monday, May 03, 2010

8:00-9:30 PM
Cha-Cha Challenge Night

Season 10 is three weeks from awarding another Mirror Ball Trophy. It's getting exciting now! Every vote counts; vote within the first 30 minutes following the show. Contestants will perform an individual dance and then will be part two teams of three couples each to be judged on the best team performing the Cha-Cha. The score for their team Cha-Cha performance will be added to their individual dance score.

1.) Erin Andrews & Maksim Chmerkovsky - performed a Quick Step. Carrie Ann complimented Erin on her dance stating that her lines were fantastic. Len said that if was her best dance yet. Bruno complimented her on being lightning fast but cautioned that she was still a little tense in the shoulders.

Scores : 27 + 24 Total: 51/60

2.) Chad Ochocinco & Cheryl Burke performed a Viennese Waltz. Happy Birthday to Cheryl and N-I-C-E gift from Chad. Bruno was surprised how graceful and gentle a football player could be and complimented him on his focus. Len was most complimentary saying that his arms were "full of fluidity" despite some disagreement from Carrie Ann and Bruno. He said that tonight 5/3/2010 he became a contender. Carrie Anne said that there is nothing sexier than finding a man who is tender.

Scores: 23 +27 Total: 50/60

3.) Nicole Scherzinger & Derek Hough performed a Waltz. Carrie Ann went all when she said that Nicole was "by far the best dancer we've ever had on our show". Despite that she did offer that her connections were off just a little. Len offered that she had a little trouble with the hold but that the dance was good. Bruno said that the dancing was as close as dancing royalty as you can be. He too agreed that she made a few mistakes but that it was sooo close to professional.

Scores: 27+27 Total: 54/60

4.) Pamela Anderson & Damian Whitewood performed a Waltz. Len said that this was a quiet dance tonight for her. He feels that she needs to work a little more in firming up her upper body. Bruno again remarked about her always being in character and that tonight was no exception. He said it showed pure excellence of romance. Carrie Ann saw a huge improvement in her leg movement and that she had a good tone for a waltz.

Score 24+27 Total: 51/60

5.) Niecy Nash & Louis Van Amstel performed a Quick Step. Bruno complimented her saying that her footwork was better than ever. Carrie Ann loved it, saying "Your best dance, ever!" Len said it was the best dance she had ever done but stresses that she needs to hold her rib cage up.

Scores: 25+24 Total: 49/60

6.) Evan Lysacek & Anna Trabundskaya performed an Argentine Tango. Carrie Ann described him as the "Eye of the Tiger" Furthermore, she said that he was sexy, refined, and demonstrated power and control. Len summed his performance up in these words: "Nice on Ice, Good on Wood". Bruno complimented him by saying that he "danced like an alpha male". They were given a standing ovation and the judges score confirmed it. This performance earned the first perfect score of Season 10. CONGRATULATIONS ! EVAN.

Scores: 30 + 24 Total: 54/60

CHA-CHA CHALLENGE
Team GAGA: Pamela Anderson, Chad Ochocinco, and Nicole Shcerzinger and their partners.
Team MADONNA: Niecy Nash, Erin Andrews and Evan Lysacek and their partners.
Each team performed a Cha-Cha routine whereby each Celebrity contestant and partner performed a solo portion of the dance and all three couples danced together. Both teams were very good. Team GAGA scored 27

Team MADONNA scored a 24.

Who did you vote for?
Who will be going home?
Who do you think will be the winner?

TUESDAY @ 8:00 PM - THE RESULTS

Len started the night off with his usual critique of the previous night.

• He enthusiastically said he felt that it was the best night of Season 10.
• He said that Erin's Quick Step was "fabulous" and that Chad displayed "gentility" and "smoothness" He again praised Nicole for her great dancing with a difficult routine. He described Pamela's performance as quiet and understated, but great. Evan "blew every one out of the water"
• In closing he said that as if the individual performances were not enough, the Cha-Cha was fantastic.
• He feels that this Season is giving us the closest competition ever.

The Encore Performance - Team GaGa performing their Cha-Cha routine. Pamela Anderson was replaced by Chelsie Hightower since Pamela has had a leg injury.

The Special Guest Performers: Train and The Macy's Stars of Dance.

• Train performed from their 2009 CD - Save Me, San Francisco; Hey, Soul Sister and their single Drops of Jupiter (2001), with the professional dancers from DWTS performing during both of their performances.
• The Macy's Stars of Dance presented the Cirque du Soleil, Viva Elvis performance of Blue Seude Shoes. This is a show currently at the Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas which is a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. Priscilla Presley was in the audience.
• Melissa Ryecroft presented a comedic skit about the various jobs involved in the production of the show.

The Bottom Two

Erin Andrews & Maksim Chmerkovsky

AND

Pamela Anderson & Damian Whitewood

Pamela Anderson ------->

Eliminated

Thank you, Pam, for your dedication to the show and all the hard

work that goes along with it. You did a great job!