American Idol Top 13 - Who got the boot?

Unlike any results show on American Idol, this recap will be straight to the point with no commercial breaks.

The first proper results show of the season was filled with the ubiquitous trainwreck that is the group number, (a medley of Michael Jackson songs) product placement (Fox are such Coke pushers) and what is becoming a trend this season of American Idol, another new twist. Basically, the twist is that the judges now have the power to save a contestant. Each week, they will have the booted contestant(s) sing one last time and will then debate amongst themselves whether they should stay or go. The vote must be unanimous and can only be used once prior to the Top 5. I like it! Let's face it there's not too many astonishing contestants this year so this will prohibit any form of Sanjaya/Jason Castro effect from taking over. If the judges do save someone, no one will go home that night but two will be eliminated at the next results show. We are also informed that next week two people will be going home, which makes me think that the "save a contestant" option will be used most definitely.

The following are immediately declared safe: Michael Sarver (didn't I predict that) and my girl Allison. Jasmine is called to center stage and is not safe tonight. I get it. Matt was another one of my safe bets that proved successful. Ryan then calls Kris and instantly he thought he was next to be declared unsafe. Did you see how he took a step forward? And rightly so, too! Megan is then called out and told that she's unsafe. So it's between Jasmine and Megan for the first one to receive the boot. Tough call really, sure Megan's performance last night was awkward to say the least but she does have the backing of VFTW so I could see her making it through to next week. Jasmine did redeem herself but still didn't give it her all. After the usual four minute commercial break, after all it is an hour show, we learn that Jasmine is out. She sings for the judges one more time and they huddle and come to the conclusion that it's the end of the road for her tonight.

Special guest Kanye West hits the stage. Not much of a fan so I just forward through.

Back to the results, the following can remain on the couch: Scott, Alexis, Danny. No shockers there. Anoop doesn't even have Ryan read his cue card and heads straight to center stage. At least, he's realistic. Adam is up and is told to sit right back down. So, now it's down to Jorge and Lil Rounds. I guess the producers didn't bother with any dramatic suspense there. Jorge joins Anoop. Tough call really, they both should be going home.

Of course, since there are almost 20 minutes left remaining until the end of the show, next up must be the other special guest, the original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson. Wow, when did she pack on the pounds? Too bad Celebrity Fit Club isn't still on the air, she would be perfect for it.

After what is hopefully the last commercial break of the night, Ryan is back to hand in the verdict. Well, it's adios to you, Jorge, back to Puerto Rico you go.

So what did you think? Did Jasmine's departure throw you for a loop? Would you have rather seen Anoop, Megan or Kris? Drop us a note and we will see you next week, same Idol time, same Idol channel.