Mar 27 2009
American Idol Results: Michael Sarver is gone, but not forgotten.
Michael Sarver had to sing “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” again on American Idol last night - begging for Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Kara DiGuardio and Simon Cowell to use the “Save” card on him. The judges were supposed to confer with each other about saving Michael Sarver, after his performance.
This huddled panel conference took about 10 seconds. Then Simon Cowell suddenly took matters into his own hands and made the decision not to save this roughneck oil rig worker, from Jasper, Texas. American Idol is not a democracy and the judges can only agree, to disagree with Simon. Then Simon will override everyone else.
Wednesday night, Michael Sarver’s rendition of that classic Motown hit “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” brought down the wrath of all four American Idol judges his head. Not too many Idol fans were surprised to find Sarver in one of the hot seats last night. It is not often that Paula Abdul will bash a performer, but in this case she did. Paula compared Sarver’s performance to a Vegas Lounge Act.
Simon Cowell was probably even more upset with Michael Sarver over this state of affairs. Cowell had high hopes for Sarver early on, choosing Sarver as one of his favorites. Yet, Simon’s tune began changing, as it will, until Cowell predicted Michael Sarver’s downfall.
Matt Giraud found himself in the second from the bottom
position, last night. Randy Jackson commented that Matt did not deserve to be at the bottom of America’s votes. Matt’s cover of “Let’s Get it On” was well received by the American Idol judges and audience alike. So, why did America forget to vote for Matt Giraud?
Yet again, Simon Cowell might have gotten in his own way, helping to set Matt Giraud up for this fall. A few short weeks ago, Matt had been bashed by Cowell; told that he was “very forgettable” and that Giraud would not make it in this competition because Matt Giraud had no personality. Unfortunately, Simon Cowell’s personal attacks can influence voters. So many fans actually listen to what Cowell has to say. Go figure!
