It’s that time of year…the legendary Idol Top 3 floating heads map. The idol belt is spreading to Florida due to Syesha’s hair. But all in all, between last season and this one, things seem to be filling in out west.
May 7th, 2008
…but only three get to come back next week. It’s homecoming weekend, and the top three get to head for a whirlwind trip home to visit high schools, have parades, and get the obligatory key to the city. But before we find out who those lucky 3 are, we get to sit through 56 minutes of filler!!! My excitement is just through the roof…
Howie Mandel spotting in the audience…I just finished watching him in Estonia - man, he is such a jet-setter. Idol got 50mil.+ votes last night and the top 3 were close (within 1mil of each other is close, I guess?)
First up, Group Song! to “Reeling in the Years” by some good ol’ Steely Dan.
After the first break, Ryan pimps the tour (woot! the tour!) after which we get the obligatory recap.
And it’s already time for the killings. Davie-poo is out first, and he is nervous. But he finds his reserved spot on the couch and a private jet ticket home on Friday.
After the next break, we get a vid package of the kids in vegas, in their own provate jet (swanky) to see the Beatles Cirque show (I <3 Cirque). It looks like they had a fun time with the dolphins and Jason's grabby fans.
Next up, DC (obvs) and we find out Paula wants more Cookie (who doesn't). And he is top 3, and flying home.
That leaves Syesha and Jason who walk out to center stage and should make themselves comfortable.
Up next is the Ford Commercial to "Ring of Fire" where the pants are extremely tight. Now the random phone calls: Jason's biggest obstacle is his brain being dead. hmmmm...no comment. Cookie has a possible date with Emily (awkward!), Simon deserves kinghthood, etc, etc.
Maroon 5 performs some new song (which will take a while to grow on me, cause I'm not lovin it). Adam Levine is a funny guy--he is sort of hot, and sort of not, sort of funny/snarky, and sort of asswipe. Not sure how I feel about him.
The Bo-ster is back! The Bo-ster is back! And after 3 years, he still needs some leave-in conditioner for his hair. But its a good performance - I hope he does well for himself with his new album.
Jason and Syesha are up, and they give them their summaries. And SYESHA IS TOP 3! You're coming home, girl!
ELIMINATED TONIGHT: Jason Castro

Jason sings himself out with I Shot The Sheriff.
OK! Because I feel it is my self-appointed job to stalk the show, I will be completely rearranging my weekend schedule to attend Syesha’s homecoming in the land of Sarasota (my former residence). I’ll be driving 3 hours up there on Friday for the festivities. Look for pictures on Friday evening.
If anyone else (ahem…Billy Boy, if you’re reading, this means you) lives in Salt Lake City or Kansas City and will be heading out for the festivities, I would love pics!!!
May 7th, 2008