Top3 Elimination Results

David A., Syesha and David C. onstage, Ryan introduces the Top 3. Intro being shown. Syesha had a very worried look. Ryan centerstage. Andrew Lloyd Webber in audience. Ramiele, KLC and Michael also in the audience. The Final 3 perform “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” Ford video with Los Lonley Boys’ “Heaven” All get keys to ford cars. Ryan says 56 million votes were cast. Recap Shown. Fantasia performs “Bore Me” She has pink hair, big earrings, and is wearing all black. This week’s collector’s stamp has Jordin Sparks on it.

Ryan shows the Top 3 backstage. David A. comes out first. Ryan asks if there was a lot of screaming back at home. Ryan introduces David’s trip back to Murray, Utah. 1 He says he’s going to Good Day Utah. Cheerleaders from his high school greet him. They show him being interviewed on the morning show. Show him signing autographs and greeting fans. Next he goes on a radio show. Next he goes to the Gateway Mall He says he’s not sure how many people will be there. He’s surprised to see how many people there are. Tons of screaming girls everywhere. He cries because he can’t believe how many people came out to see him. He apologizes for crying haha. He asks “where do they park!?” David’s mom shown in the limo with him. He goes to his high school. Shows dad hugging his daughter. He goes up to a platform, the mayor declares May 9, 2008 David Archuleta Day He sings “Imagine” He is shown singing the anthem at the NBA playoff game. Montage over. Jeff Archuleta shown in audience. Ryan asks David how he feels. David is embarassed that they showed so much crying. Ryan reads judges’ recaps. David says the biggest obstacle was learning three songs, but he managed to fit enough rehearsal time. Ryan teases David saying they’ll show the video again. They show David’s journey video (as if he would have been voted out) Song used in montage is by Graham Colton Montage over.

Syesha comes out next.She says it was amazing that there were so many people in Sarasota. She is on FOX 13, shows her being interviewed. Police car drives by her while she’s in the limo. She takes a picture with a baby. She’s shown getting a reception at her old school She sees her family at her house. Hugs them Her dad says Syesha coming home is like “a natural high” for him She’s shown riding a limo on top of it waving to the crowd. She goes to Booker High School and speaks to the students. She takes off in a helicopter. She gets an aerial view of the crowd below. She perfoms “Proud Mary” outside in front of everyone. She cries in the limo and says she didn’t expect to cry as much as she is. She says she feels so happy and is holding a snow globe. Ryan reads the judges’ recaps. Syesha says she doesn’t think Paula was too hard on her, but she seems wishy washy They show her “journey” video, set to Fantasia’s “I Believe” Montage over. Break.

Ryan asks David if it wasn’t his original idea to audition. David says he went with his younger brother to give him moral support. His brother, Andrew, walks up onstage. David talks about how he was asked by the producers to audition. They show his montage of his hometown visit. David shown on private jet flying to Kansas City. The FOX network has a chopper cam following his motorcade. David tries to do the weather, then goes to a local radio station. He is shown performing in front of a huge crowd downtown. He sings “Living on a Prayer” A girl cries when he autographs her poster. He goes to his elementary school and surprises his music teacher. He gives her flowers and a kiss on the cheek. She says he’s so talented and makes her heart sing. He is shown with his brother and they do a parade. Cheerleaders and kids shown on the side of the road. Tons of screaming fans of all ages. He cries while standing on a track. He receives an award from a state rep. He says he got to do all of the things he wanted to do growing up all in one day. Montage over. Ryan reads a recap of the judges’ critiques. One person goes “woo” when Ryan mentions “Dare You to Move” Ryan asks Randy why he called his performance predictable. Randy says DYTM was the better choice, but it didn’t go over well. Ryan introduces DC’s “journey” set to Daughtry’s “What About Now” Montage over.

David A. safe

Syesha Home

David C. is safe

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Syesha sings “If I Ain’t Got You” one last time.