Hi Everybody,

The “new twist” is that the judges can VETO an elimination.  It has to be unanimous and they can only do it once for the entire season.  When the final five are picked, the veto disappears.  It’s an insurance policy for the American Idol producers not to lose a super performer.

Ryan starts with Michael Sarver being safe.  Allison Iraheta is next to stand and she is safe.  “Third to stand is Jasmine Murray.  Ryan asks her to stand in the middle of the stage.  Matt Giraud is quickly declared safe.  Megan Joy and Kris Allen both stand.  Ryan tells them one will be safe and the other will join Jasmine at center stage.  Kris is safe and Megan joins Jasmine.  Jasmine Murray is the first American Idol contestant in season 8 to be eliminated.

Break time–Kanye West performs.

Scott MacIntyre is first to stand and be declared safe.  Followed closely by Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey, both safe.  Anoop Desai stands and is called to the center of the stage.  Adam is next to stand and of course he is safe.  Jorge Nunez and Lil Rounds both stand up and Jorge joins Anoop at center stage.  Lil Rounds is safe.  Ryan tells Jorge and Anoop that they have to wait until the end of the show to know which of them will be eliminated.

Second break–Kelly Clarkson sings “My Life Would Suck Without You” .  So, who would your life suck without?

Back to the eliminations.  Ryan says there was over 33 million votes yesterday.  Jorge is the second to be eliminated this season and Anoop breathes a big sigh of relief.  I think he better quickly find someone to help him with his song choices.

Not surprisingly, the judges save neither contestant.  We quickly move from the top 13 to the top 11.  BTW, did you catch the segment highlighting the mansion they get to live in while on the show?  No wonder Jasmine was crying so hard!  That place is awesome.  I wonder who owns it or who used to live there?

Have a good week…Bloggergal1