Yes America, I share in your shock and outrage. Not only did I enjoy Michael Johns' singing, but let's face it; he is very easy to look at.AOL TV has an interview up with the prematurely ousted soul rocker, and it is typical Michael Johns. Polite, honest, humble and grateful. But what if Johns did an interview and, oh, I don't know, channeled his millions of fans? What would he say then?
"Yeah, I was surprised to be voted off. Did you hear me hit that falsetto at the end of 'Dream On'? Stephen Tyler would have been proud."
Or maybe ...
"Yeah, I was surprised to be voted off. My best three performances were in the last three weeks, and honestly, I look so good that I really don't even have to sing to stay in this competition."
Even still ...
"Yeah America, you are right. I am delicious eye candy with a voice like butter and you'll miss my unique (if not slightly strange) Jim Morrison / Wilson Pickett cross."
The AOL interview doesn't go quite like that, but fans of Johns, you know what I am talking about. Shame on all of us who got lazy and didn't vote -- don't we learn this hard lesson every year when a favorite gets prematurely voted off? Idol won't be the same next week, and KLC's performance will be like a knife through the heart.














Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-13-2008 @ 11:22AM
Oreo said...
I can't believe that terrible blonde girl didn't get kicked off (the southern, not the piano playing one), I can't stand her.
I already started not caring about the show a few weeks ago, but this just is it. I'll watch the finale but most likely nothing else.
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4-13-2008 @ 11:45AM
Harley said...
This is what happened to Chris Daughtry who should have won. But he's having a great new career now. Don't fret Michael, you too will move on to great things 'cause you are a star!
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4-13-2008 @ 12:10PM
Nino said...
Why does everyone assume that the voting is legit and that fans let him down? I wouldn't surprised at all if the voting were adjusted for Idol's own reasons...If you can fix presidential races, idol can be fixed without much thought or care
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4-13-2008 @ 1:12PM
Juliet said...
Why can't everybody accept the fact but still blame other people, blame KLC, blame the voters, blame Idol, etc... this is very typical !! rather than blame others, just accept the fact because it is the fact, that there are still a lot of people chose other contestant rather than michael, and the fact show it. Better give support and encouragement to michael that he can be successful though he is not in AI, his destiny is not depend on that.
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4-13-2008 @ 3:33PM
Kal said...
Great article. Like the M.J. quotes that he really could have said but we know he would never. He's a nice, humble guy, and I love him that way.
Still very upset and shocked over the whole thing. It all really sucks. How can I enjoy watching AI now?
But really, I'll be hoping for the best for Michael and looking forward to buying his first CD release after AI.
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4-13-2008 @ 6:15PM
Betty Frierson said...
Michael Johns is great singer, handsome, relaxed, magnetic, and a true gentleman. I felt he should be in the finals along with young David,17.
This is a real disappointment. The phone call-in system should be improved. The number is continuously busy.
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4-13-2008 @ 7:09PM
Tristan said...
As long as Kristy Lee Cook is there, Im happy. I didnt really like MJ, he just got a bit boring after a while and wasnt really in my cup of tea.
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4-13-2008 @ 7:45PM
Kathy said...
I agree Michael Johns is a superstar and has a HUGE future. As a fellow Aussie I was very disappointed that he was booted so early... It seems that Americans would not want to see "Australian Wins American Idol" that's all I can put it down to. I think that Carly Smithson was showing her emotions last night because she knows too that despite how talented you are, it just wont happen in the US.... and that she'll probably be next in line. Us Aussies could accept an Irishman winiing our comp last year.....just goes to show how one eyed the majority of are and that talent doesn't REALLY come into it in the US...Had Michael Johns enetered Australian Idol, he'd have won it HANDS DOWN !!!
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4-13-2008 @ 8:49PM
Chuck said...
Do you realize you sound as close-minded and basically stupid as you are accusing Americans of being? Do you REALLY think he was voted off because of his accent? I'm sorry, that's just asinine. Is that why Chris Daughtry or any other "shocking" elimination happens? Sometimes, crap just goes down, and instead of making yourself look like a paranoid ass by assuming it's because the entire American country hates Australians, maybe it's just the way things worked out.
4-14-2008 @ 8:30AM
grumpyoldman said...
That was one of the greatest moments in Reality TV history.
See ya screamer. It's back to Saturday nights at the Holiday Inn Lounge.
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4-14-2008 @ 12:35PM
reed said...
Daughtry predicts Idol :)
http://www.blender.com/ExclusiveDaughtryPredictsIdolWinner/Blender-Blog/blogs/1168/23276.aspx?src=tstdai
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4-14-2008 @ 1:59PM
Maria said...
This is ridiculous! This is a SINGING contest and Michael Johns can sing. The 2 blondes need to go. I hope that AI will be bring Michael Johns back like what they did to Clay Aiken! The man can sing! Come on America!
Maria
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4-14-2008 @ 4:31PM
Marty Ledford said...
i'm not watching anymore of this season either. Michael Johns never did a bad job on any song they gave him. He is truly a star, i don't know what happened but I surely hope they fix the mistake. He is absolutely wonderful to listen too, (And look at). God Bless Him and his family, success is on it's way.
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4-14-2008 @ 7:08PM
mary said...
Shame on us for not voting - doesn't really fit - there was no way to get through for this guy - I tried for a half hour and it kept saying the number I dialed was not connected. I was dialing the right number.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:44AM
Paco said...
Is no one else outraged about the way Ryan gave false hope about MJ getting to stay? That was just a mean thing to do. Much success Michael - you deserve it.
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4-15-2008 @ 3:36PM
Dan said...
Honestly, Michael Johns wasn't very good on Tuesday night and paid dearly for it. "Dream On" is a great song, and I was excited for him to sing it, but when he was done I was all "that wasn't very good" because he was off-key and I just didn't feel much passion in the performance...it was clear that he could do better. While I believe that Carly, Syesha, Kristy Lee and David Archuleta all deserved to go before Michael, I don't think that it was that much of a shock because he gave the worst or second worst performace of the night and at this point, that's all it takes. To prove my point about how he didn't perform the song well, Michael sang on Thursday night and was so much better on the performance that my girlfriend and I said "if he sang like this on Tuesday, he would have been in the top 3" at the exact same time. Basically, he was like Baron Davis against Phoenix on 4-14 and didn't bring his A-game when it counted most and it cost him the season.
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4-16-2008 @ 11:06AM
Donna Bent said...
Could it be prejudice against anybody who doesn't sound American, and if so, could Carly be the next one to go as well as Sayeisha who looks different to the rest........hope it is not so as Michael Johns is far better than half of who's left. Come on America, try to get it right next time.
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4-16-2008 @ 1:52PM
Blackred58 said...
I am very shock ever than Chris Daughtery. I throw my blanket....I JUST CAN'T EVEN BELIEVE THAT MICHAEL IS GONE. I am very sad and still heartbroke. It is too early for him to go, he should stay till 3rd or maybe top, BUT not 8th... Something wrong about vote, I want them re-count or re-vote...People may have thought that no one would be eliminated because of the Idol Gives Back show, and it's totally unfair to Michael Johns. American Idol DID NOT send anyone home last year during Idol Gives Back week and they shouldn't have done it this year. He should bring back to AI like what they did to Clay Aiken!
Michael Johns is great and wonderful... singer, handsome, relaxed, magnetic, and a true natural gentleman. He is really SUPER star.
This is a real disappointment. The phone call-in system should be improved, you know how many people have been tried call or text. The number is continuously busy. Sound like they blocked us that they don't want us vote for him... something strange I feel it...
This is my first time I did not watching last night. I never missed watched it for 7 yrs... I feel hurt and am telling you this was wrongful vote... I did try called and text... busy... I got 4 texts when they send back " Thank you for vote " I text so many times for nothing... that's strange...
They should change vote ONLINE. I feel good when I did voted for Dancing with Stars, something give people make happy and feel good when they vote online than frustusting call or text. Should be fair. How many people watching AI and how many people try to call? That's LARGE NUMBERS, should have improve call-in system, text and even VOTE ONLINE....
COME ON AMERICA... PLEASE TELL THEM LET US VOTE ONLINE...
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4-17-2008 @ 11:25AM
jaycee said...
Ok . I have to say that I have been pretty understanding and in agreement with the voters until now. Last year and this year it truly is starting to seem like it is looks VS talent.
I take in consideration all of the songs they sing. Not just one or two. Christi and Jason in my opinion should have been voted off WAY before the PRETTY ones are!!!
J
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5-21-2008 @ 11:59AM
Cells said...
AI is getting to be more of a popularity contest than a singing contest. This was very noticeable when Taylor Hicks won. Where is he now? And where is Daughtry? That says it all for me. Michael Johns should have been in the final 4 - at least!!!!
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