Ocho minus Uno
Announcer: "Haley Scarnato, you've just lost American Idol, what are you going to do now?"
Scarnato: "I'm going to Disneyland."
That's a scenario we can definitely picture. In fact, we've been saying it for weeks.
Haley — and most likely our Phil Stacey — isn't going to make it to the Idol finals. (But that doesn't mean that we're going to stop rooting for the hometown guy, especially when Sanjaya remains in the mix.) One place, however, we can see Haley cashing in on her Idol fame is The Happiest Place on Earth.
Why there, she'd be idolized by millions of young girls (and their fathers) from all corners of the world. Face it, she's got the look (wholesome AND leggy) and the voice (she made it to the Top Ocho after all) and the personality (perky!) to give Minnie some competition.
But back to Wednesday night's show. In case you missed the first 30 minutes of the hourlong snoozer, here's a brief summary:
(OK, nothing.)
(But Phil Stacey did shine on the opening number, Bailamos, though.)
Following the 9:30 commercial break, Phil assumed his customary spot at centerstage as one of the Bottom Three.
Lakisha Jones must have heard some of the Internet buzz Wednesday that she faced possible elimination, for she looked worried when Ryan Seacrest asked her to stand up to face the music. No fear, though, she was safe.
As predicted, Haley joined the always positive Phil. And finally Chris Richardson, trying to keep his chin up, strode to centerstage amid a chorus of boos from the studio audience at Idol voters who failed to vote for one of the judges' newfound favorites. (Especially Paula. Then again she's always on her feet for Chris and Blake.) But his stay was only as long as the 3+ minute commercial break.
Phil. Haley.
Phil? Haley?
Yes, the only drama of the night (notice we're not even mentioning the guest mentor's performance) came 56 minutes into the show when Phil was declared safe. (Whew!)
And one minute later, more than 25 million viewers reached for the remote as Haley summoned the strength to Turn the Beat Upside Down — again. (Now if only she'd worn those short shorts again ... )
Then again, maybe she sensed another opportunity just around the corner.
Gary T. Mills/The Times-Union
Scarnato: "I'm going to Disneyland."
That's a scenario we can definitely picture. In fact, we've been saying it for weeks.
Haley — and most likely our Phil Stacey — isn't going to make it to the Idol finals. (But that doesn't mean that we're going to stop rooting for the hometown guy, especially when Sanjaya remains in the mix.) One place, however, we can see Haley cashing in on her Idol fame is The Happiest Place on Earth.
Why there, she'd be idolized by millions of young girls (and their fathers) from all corners of the world. Face it, she's got the look (wholesome AND leggy) and the voice (she made it to the Top Ocho after all) and the personality (perky!) to give Minnie some competition.
But back to Wednesday night's show. In case you missed the first 30 minutes of the hourlong snoozer, here's a brief summary:
(OK, nothing.)
(But Phil Stacey did shine on the opening number, Bailamos, though.)
Following the 9:30 commercial break, Phil assumed his customary spot at centerstage as one of the Bottom Three.
Lakisha Jones must have heard some of the Internet buzz Wednesday that she faced possible elimination, for she looked worried when Ryan Seacrest asked her to stand up to face the music. No fear, though, she was safe.
As predicted, Haley joined the always positive Phil. And finally Chris Richardson, trying to keep his chin up, strode to centerstage amid a chorus of boos from the studio audience at Idol voters who failed to vote for one of the judges' newfound favorites. (Especially Paula. Then again she's always on her feet for Chris and Blake.) But his stay was only as long as the 3+ minute commercial break.
Phil. Haley.
Phil? Haley?
Yes, the only drama of the night (notice we're not even mentioning the guest mentor's performance) came 56 minutes into the show when Phil was declared safe. (Whew!)
And one minute later, more than 25 million viewers reached for the remote as Haley summoned the strength to Turn the Beat Upside Down — again. (Now if only she'd worn those short shorts again ... )
Then again, maybe she sensed another opportunity just around the corner.
Gary T. Mills/The Times-Union
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