American Idol- Recap Top 5 LIVE!
By Buck on May 5, 2008 in American Idol
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there aren’t even words to describe how i feel about American Idol, saying the show sucks now would be an understatement. however, watching Brooke cry on Wednesday night was LOL-worty and for sure and at least somewhat entertaining.
TinyDiamond reply on May 6, 2008:
Ha Ha Brooke is a tranny mess sans the fierce!
lindsay | May 5, 2008 | Reply
i loooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mkgtweety
mkgtweety | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I dont care about Idol anymore. There’s not much competition. Wasnt this supposed to be like the BEST SEASON EVER?!?….
I feel jipped. And I dont even pay to watch it, I feel like Seacrest should be paying me!!
the purple spotlight | May 5, 2008 | Reply
At the beginning of this one you did call it the top 6 instead of top 5, but W/E we forgive you, and it says top 5 at the top of the post heading anyway, Does anyone know what this weeks theme is?
Michael, I think your live shows are goin great, people really seem to like it when you answer questions durring the chat. so maybe more of that, and the advice is great. It’s alot of fun to anticapate weather or not you’ll answer a question we posted in the forums, so thats cool too. Anything that helps us get to know you better is what I think we all want
XO JenZ
Buck reply on May 5, 2008:
oops! I cannot count!
Jennifer Zauel | May 5, 2008 | Reply
hehehehe good job!
1 TAKE BABY!
meekel34 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I was angry that Jason is still safe… I think i’m now giving up on Idol… it’s depressing me now. fricking votefortheworst.com!!! you ever been there?! FUNNIEST caricatures ever! lol well, I look forward to your next installment!
-Bri
briawesome210 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
words i never thought i would hear in a sentence together: “effie” and “jackass”….. unless they have “is not a” in between them.AAANyways… i LoOoOoOoVe BUCK!
rinn | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I always like your recaps way better than the show! It is just so boring this year-I am still watching though-nothing better to do!
faintinggirl | May 5, 2008 | Reply
to quote a video from last year
“being barefoot is creep and unsanitary!”
faintinggirl | May 5, 2008 | Reply
uhhhm idk if you meant to do this or not, but effie’s picture is not from top 5 week… im pretty sure its from the top 6.
crayontree741 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
the show is really starting to suckk…. your re-caps are hilarious tho!!
deffs gonna be david vs. david
dancee.is.lifeex3 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I agree, Buck, the finale is totally gonna be David vs. Effie!David. And I’m so glad Brooke finally went home…she’s a sweetheart but she’s just not good enough. She was so emotionally unstable when she was voted off that she cut the song short when she sang before the credits…LOL XD
I absolutely hate Jason Castro. He needs to get a haircut. *shudder*
Jenna | May 5, 2008 | Reply
This was so fun to watch you film!
I’m so glad that Brooke finally went home.
I’m convinced it’ll be a battle of the Davids at the end too.
*cough*GODAVIDCOOK*cough*
Amiranda413 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
Did you watch Britin’s got talent were Connie the 6 year old sang somewhere over the rainbow. That was, WOW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zBxt_w8_zQ
Love ya,
maddie
horsegal121441 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I don’t even watch Idol anymore. I would rather watch your recap videos which are way more entertaining. This has been the worst season yet on Idol.
You’re live chats are great and love watching you tape your show.
Lisa
XOXOX
casey1225 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
Buck you amaze me. I love the fact that its done in one take. I personally think this was your best idol recap of the season.
Your live chats are going great too. You really know how to make them fun. I like how you have stuff planned ahead of time. After your chat I was browsing some other peoples live chats and oh boy were they snooze worthy. I mean come on there was one of just a duck. No joke…just a duck.
Keep doing what your doing. Your energy is great. Can’t wait for Wednesday night!!!
-Samantha
Buck reply on May 5, 2008:
Thank you Samantha and thanks for your participation in the live chat and the FORUM!
XO BUCK
Olivia_deHavilland_Fan | May 5, 2008 | Reply
Syesha didn’t wear shoes last week either, standing on top of some nice piano all in her bare feet. No respect at all.
jenebee | May 5, 2008 | Reply
did u just call Effie a jackass???
KE reply on May 6, 2008:
I’m sorry to call you out on this Buck, but please! You’re being a douche.
David was polite and respectful to Neil Diamond, a music icon the age of his grandfather. He said, “I’d love your advice on these songs”.
For THAT, you call him a jackass? Excuse me! Who is being a jackass, here? (Hint-hint: It ain’t David A.)
TinyDiamond reply on May 6, 2008:
Why do you get so personally offended by shit like this? Effie was
being a jackass, and Buck was correct. Effie needs to get some balls
or something I feel he is going to break down any moment!
Buck reply on May 6, 2008:
I got your email and I wrote back.
You are welcome to call me out BUT you really cannot take anything I say on WHAT THE BUCK SHOW seriously or personally.
thanks
KE reply on May 6, 2008:
Real men don’t need to be rude or abrupt with people in order to prove that they have cajones. That only proves that they have no manners.
This world is swirling down the toilet in large measure because we don’t show each other kindness and respect anymore.
That David is downright decent is one of the things beside the spectacular voice that draws me and millions of others to him.
It’s weird how being nice is considered foul these days. You know, what you piss on you tend to get less of. Do you really want less thoughtfulness and kindness around you?
excellentlunch reply on May 6, 2008:
…Says the person who just called Buck a douche.
KE reply on May 7, 2008:
Okay, I’ll give you that. I apologize.
Right or wrong, at least I responded to a provocation that was undoubtedly out of line. Buck struck when David was nothing but kind and respectful. How can you justify that?
Jennifer Zauel reply on May 7, 2008:
KE, noone loves EFFIE like you do more than I. but Buck is just giving the same, nothing personal humor that he always does on a “WTBS” don’t take it personal it’s just comedy. there’s lots of praise he gives David A in other videos, Buck likes Effie, so give um” a break!! sweet words aren’t very funny always in a “WTB” epesode. But, check this out to support our common Love (EFFIE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqc9kVzAW1Y
JenZ
000fifi | May 5, 2008 | Reply
That was funny except when you called my boyfriend a jackass.
ellegirlsays | May 5, 2008 | Reply
I caught the 6 mistake right when you were shooting it but one take.
And I can see by the sweat on your face just how hot those lights must be
I will see you Wednesday
dbozsoccerplayer | May 5, 2008 | Reply
“Bitch was barefoot”
bahahahahah. i hate syesha
milpool89 | May 5, 2008 | Reply
Your recap is definitely 10 times better than AI, and your singing is more enjoyable. This show is getting tired, and I can’t believe that some contestants have made it this far. I’ll only watch it occasionally, but I will always watch you.
yaleah | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I only watch American Idol for David Archuleta. I think someone wrote Paula’s notes for her. It’s juicier that way. I swear to god if, David Cook/Hillary Clinton wins, I am going to crawl into the hole I’ve been digging for myself and never come out. : )
Wendy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
for tonight:
David Archuleta: “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King and “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley (cover by Norah Jones)
Syesha Mercado: “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner and “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke
David Cook: “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who and “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran
Jason Castro: “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan and “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley (cover by Eric Clapton)
Buck reply on May 6, 2008:
THANK YOU LINDSAY!!
lindsay | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I love the song stand by me and effie doing it should be good
Ha, I shot the sheriff by Castro: that is going to be the hot mess of the night
Can’t wait to watch it with whoever is here
dbozsoccerplayer reply on May 6, 2008:
WHO CALLED IT
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I am actually watching this week so I hope I get a decent sixty-two minutes of entertainment!
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Which of our top four is destined for a Zaxby’s Commercial?
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
What is with JC’s crazy eyes? LOL!!!!!!
dbozsoccerplayer reply on May 6, 2008:
I love his eyes
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Too bad Michael Johns isn’t in this week because he could do well with this but this should be good for David Cook
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
David Cook first song- except for all the do do do do I liked it
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I thought Cook’s song was good - not my favorite song, but he performed it well.
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I have to agree with the lyrics of Cook’s song to describe the performance…”doo doo”.
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
i agree with simon, it was good and he’s already the best of the night i can tell. Im still voting for him because at this point im just trying to keep jason out
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
well we all know that whoever is eliminated this week (Jason or Syesha), the other is eliminated next week leaving David vs. David in the finals
koolkidkrissy reply on May 6, 2008:
i really hope so but Jason could pull an upset, i just hope he doesn’t
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
…too slow for my liking…here we go
I think she’s going home. She’s better vocally then Castro but still
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Good job by Syesha! I’m worrying about PRETTY Jason now…
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
yay syesha, i luved it x10
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Paula doesn’t seem nearly as knackered this week.
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Hi everyone!! i just got home so am not live! will have to catch up! X0
Buck | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Ahhhhh… PRETTY Jason
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Ha, he is sorta bob marley
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Jason. Marley. 420.
cissypoo reply on May 6, 2008:
I’ll admonish myself later… but that made me giggle.
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
im not really digging jason’s dance
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
why did he have the guitar…did he even use it?
Not that great
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
ugg that was a wreck!
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
told you it would be a hot mess
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
No one should cover “I Shot the Sheriff”…
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
i really don’t like him…. AT ALL!
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Okay, I think that he is out
cissypoo reply on May 6, 2008:
Unfortunately, I agree. I don’t feel like he’s even really trying anymore. I’ll miss PRETTY Jason.
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
That wasn’t as great as I thought he would do it but still good
EFFIE POWER
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
that was so good, i can’t believe it
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
“Stand by Me” didn’t do anything for me. It sounded too bland compared to some of his earlier performances (to me).
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
go effie!!!
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Cheese.
cissypoo reply on May 6, 2008:
Velveeta.
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Jason said in an interview that he wants to go home, so I’m not surprised with his lackluster performance and overly obvious song choices (you know - the kind that everyone rolls their eyes to).
ericpop27 reply on May 6, 2008:
LOL, do you have a link to that interview?
lindsay reply on May 6, 2008:
I think it was in last week’s edition of Entertainment Weekly.
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/05/jason-castro-am.html
this may be part of it.
lindsay | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Cook’s second song- not to good at all
Andrew reply on May 6, 2008:
judges don’t seem to agree
dbozsoccerplayer reply on May 6, 2008:
Ha, I know I was like maybe I heard it wrong
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
i liked it
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I liked it. I loved it. I want some more of it.
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Loved Cook’s second song - HOT!
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
HA, that guy just got dissed, no handshake from Ryan
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Pitch problems everyone for Syesha’s second one. Pretty though.
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Was it me, or did Syesha just compare the Civil Rights Movement to being a contestant on American Idol?
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Holy hold that note, Batman!
LoisLane | May 6, 2008 | Reply
awwwww
dbozsoccerplayer reply on May 6, 2008:
Yeah no kidding
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Unless Jason does something amazing, Syesha will be staying…
cissypoo reply on May 6, 2008:
So much for amazing.
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
they better hurry up, i don’t wanna miss hell’s kitchen either
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
very clever Ryan, sneak in a hell’s kitchen promo. he’s lucky i love that show or id be pissed
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
oh my
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Shit, did he just forget the words?
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
did that just happen…..
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Jason was doing better until he forgot all those words but a lot better. Still think he’s going though
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
i really hope he goes home now
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
wow this is the first time ive been able to actually see him without that giant tangled mop in the way, he is pretty
Andrew reply on May 6, 2008:
he is not pretty…. he’s the exact opposite, I think he looks gangly and dumb
koolkidkrissy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
i think he did that on purpose so he could go home, but i think that’s gunna make people vote for him, because some people vote for the worst…. which pisses me off
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Haha, Jason is the VFTW pick and for a good reason. He obviously wants to go home and he messed up two songs purposefully and he’s been laughing and making gestures all night. This kid is BOLD.
Andrew reply on May 6, 2008:
i know, i really hope people don’t vote though, syesha deserves to at least be in the top three
koolkidkrissy reply on May 6, 2008:
i know and it pisses me off even more to know that michael could be here in place of his cocky ass
ericpop27 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
my cable is freezing up missing most of show
Shortycakes2007 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Jason reminds me so much of John Travolta the early years.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2900073984/tt0074236
Check out that pic, what do you think?
Andrew reply on May 6, 2008:
NO WAY! totally
cissypoo reply on May 6, 2008:
Oh wow, there is a remarkable resemblance.
Paulaanna4 reply on May 7, 2008:
wow if he had dreads in that picture he would look like jason…i could see jason singing some songs from grease.
LoisLane | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Effie would make a great wedding singer.
cissypoo | May 6, 2008 | Reply
aww his voice kinda went bye bye
dbozsoccerplayer reply on May 6, 2008:
probably puberty
Shortycakes2007 reply on May 6, 2008:
its time to change la la la sorry went brady bunch on ya effie is kind of peter bradyee
Andrew | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Effie solid again. The difference between Cook and Effie is that Effie can come out and do a great performance every week while Cook has some amazing weeks and then some just okay weeks
dbozsoccerplayer | May 6, 2008 | Reply
please recapp
Shortycakes2007 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I gave up on Idol two seasons okay. It’s really gotten boring. In fact all reality shows have lost their novelty. Also, I think Simon has enough money now.
Clucy | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I couldn’t give a flyin eff about this show anymore but I watch it still. I am dying to see Jason and David C. get sent home so they have a chance at making an album I want to buy. Jason is my favorite but David is the best.
I hate Effy david can he sing anything besides ballads.. seriously!
I read in EW that Jason said he’d kinda like to go home. I hope not yet.
dirty_granola | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Effie still needs to open his eyes! How can he see anything?
I like the barefoot thing. I have friends who are percussionists and they always perform barefoot. And trust me, percussionists are the COOLEST musicians of the bunch. They are the rebels. Going barefoot is a sign of comfort on stage. You go, Syesha!
Jason still sucks. Roadhouse David is still going to win.
Peace!
Wendy reply on May 7, 2008:
No offense but I disagree with going stage on barefoot. If a performer really felt secure, I don’t think they would need to resort to a gimmick like that. Maybe in a smaller setting it would be genuine to go barefoot but on American Idol in from of millions of people? I think in that situation it’s forced and pretentious. I think it’s cool that David A. shuts his eyes when he’s performing. I can relate to how he feels when he does that because he’s really feeling the music, you see his passion. Jason does suck, it’s time for him to go home.
maj55tl4 | May 6, 2008 | Reply
David Archuleta hit it OUT of the park tonight, folks! Simon was right–he CRUSHED the competition.
Jason wants to go home. I say, let him go. He’s pretty, but it IS a singing contest, after all, not a pretty contest–as Buck would say. Syesha has stepped up to the plate. She deserves to stay on and sing. Ultimately though, it will be the Davids, and I still think the best singer of the bunch will win. That would be David Archuleta.
When David A. is off the show, I think you’ll see a MUCH more relaxed stage presence. He doesn’t get anxious singing. He’s in the zone when he sings; he loves it! It’s being judged that he finds so unnerving. When that part is over and done, I predict he’ll be in hog heaven on stage doing what he loves–singing his heart out. Then, it’ll be FUN times for the Archulator–and the audience who will lap it up!
Jennifer Zauel reply on May 7, 2008:
uncase you didn’t catch this…….
Please watch and spread the word….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqc9kVzAW1Y
KE | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Recording vids on BlogTv was a great idea, it’s fun seeing you “at work” so to speak.
WannabeBallerina | May 7, 2008 | Reply
omg i cant believe jason was safe, hes just being voted for because of his looks. no one cares about actual talent. if he came out with a cd, noone would buy it! And last night…he sucked big time and if hes safe again ill be so mad. dont vote for people based on looks! syesha needs to stay this week!
Paulaanna4 | May 7, 2008 | Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqc9kVzAW1Y
Watch…….. for the Love of EFFIE!!!!!
(our David Archuleta)
Jennifer Zauel | May 7, 2008 | Reply