Brackensick shown the door on "American Idol"
MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) -- Filipino-Mexican-American contestant Jessica Sanchez moved on to the Top 7 of "American Idol" on Thursday (Friday morning in Manila) after she was declared safe, along with duet partner Joshua Ledet.
Sanchez and Ledet earned a standing ovation from the "Idol" judges on the performance show on Wednesday for their performance of "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me."
Critics also loved the duet. Rolling Stone magazine called it "a solid and rousing rendition that leaves the judges gasping for breath."
On Thursday, contestant mentor Jimmy Iovine praised Ledet's solo performance -- a soulful rendition of Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now" -- giving him "tens all over," while urging Sanchez to bring in "more horsepower."
After Wednesday's duet, "Idol" judges and fans are now predicting Ledet and Sanchez to compete in the finale in May.
Ledet also had a standing ovation for his solo number as did Skylar Laine, who was also declared safe early on Thursday's results show.
Bottom three
Despite getting praise from the judges for his performance of DeBarge's "I Like It," Deandre Brackensick, a curly-haired contestant adored by judge Jennifer Lopez, became the third contestant booted from "American Idol."
Sanchez and Ledet earned a standing ovation from the "Idol" judges on the performance show on Wednesday for their performance of "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me."
Critics also loved the duet. Rolling Stone magazine called it "a solid and rousing rendition that leaves the judges gasping for breath."
On Thursday, contestant mentor Jimmy Iovine praised Ledet's solo performance -- a soulful rendition of Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now" -- giving him "tens all over," while urging Sanchez to bring in "more horsepower."
After Wednesday's duet, "Idol" judges and fans are now predicting Ledet and Sanchez to compete in the finale in May.
Ledet also had a standing ovation for his solo number as did Skylar Laine, who was also declared safe early on Thursday's results show.
Bottom three
Despite getting praise from the judges for his performance of DeBarge's "I Like It," Deandre Brackensick, a curly-haired contestant adored by judge Jennifer Lopez, became the third contestant booted from "American Idol."
Iovine criticized the effort as the worst among the show's male performers and said Brackensick "needs to come out and grow at a much faster pace."
Brackensick received a hug from Lopez before exiting the stage. The pop superstar revealed she had voted to use the "save" allotted to the judges, but fellow panelists Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler had not agreed with her.
The "save" allows judges to overrule audience votes and keep a singer on the show. It will expire when the program narrows to five final contestants later this season.
Brackensick, who was predicted by Dial Idol to be eliminated, was at the bottom three, along with Elise Testone and Hallie Cavanagh.
Testone and Cavanagh were heavily criticized by the judges on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). Testone sang Foreigner's "I Wanna Know What Love Is," while Cavanagh did "Flashdance... What A Feeling" by Irene Cara.
It was Brackensick and Testone who found themselves at the bottom two and judges Jackson and Lopez said they didn't agree with America's vote.
But "Idol" followers felt that Jackson and Lopez believe Brackensick didn't deserve to be at the bottom, based on their comments the previous night. Lopez had said Brackensick, known for his falsetto runs, was one of the standouts during the performance show.
Brackensick performed Stevie Wonder's "Master Blaster" in an effort to "save his life" as the judges still hadn't used their save for the season. The judges can veto the voting and save a contestant from elimination -- but only once.
In the end, the judges opted not save Brackensick.
Testone and Cavanagh were heavily criticized by the judges on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). Testone sang Foreigner's "I Wanna Know What Love Is," while Cavanagh did "Flashdance... What A Feeling" by Irene Cara.
It was Brackensick and Testone who found themselves at the bottom two and judges Jackson and Lopez said they didn't agree with America's vote.
But "Idol" followers felt that Jackson and Lopez believe Brackensick didn't deserve to be at the bottom, based on their comments the previous night. Lopez had said Brackensick, known for his falsetto runs, was one of the standouts during the performance show.
Brackensick performed Stevie Wonder's "Master Blaster" in an effort to "save his life" as the judges still hadn't used their save for the season. The judges can veto the voting and save a contestant from elimination -- but only once.
In the end, the judges opted not save Brackensick.
Songs from the 1980s
This week on "Idol," audiences judged contestants based on their handling of songs from the 1980s, which they sang on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
Highlights of Friday's episode included a visit from Season 5 contestant Kelly Pickler, who sang "Where's Tammy Wynnette," as well as boy band The Wanted, which performed "Glad You Came."
"Idol" first aired on Fox in 2002, and has launched the careers of singers Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson, among others. Now in its 11th season, the show continues to be the most watched reality TV show in America, though it has received stiff competition from "The Voice" this year.
Audiences vote for their favorite performers by phone and text message each week as contestants are challenged by a variety of musical styles. The winning contestant receives a recording contract. This season's winner will be decided in May. -- with Reuters
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