American Idol 2007

American Idol Winner Is Jordin Sparks

2007-05-24T08:31:00.000-05:00

The season ended with a tremendous finale with one great performance after another. Before the results were announced, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell predicted that Jordin Sparks would win, while Paula Abdul refused to make a choice. Ryan Seacrest announced that after a world record 74 million votes that Jordin Sparks was the winner of American Idol 6. An emotional Jordin Sparks said “I can’t thank you for keeping me around, and thank you so much for everything. Mom, dad, I love you.”

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Jordin & Blake: "I Saw Her Standing There"

Gwen Stefani: "Four In The Morning"

Kelly Clarkson: "Never Again"

Top 6 Males: "Ooh Baby, Baby,"

Smokey Robinson: "Being With You” and “Tears Of A Clown"

Barry B, Blake Lewis, the original beatbox Doug E Fresh: "Beat Box"

Top 6 Girls: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"

Gladys Knight: "I Feel A Song In My Heart” and “Midnight Train To Georgia"

Tony Bennett: "For Once In My Life"

Carrie Underwood: "I’ll Stand By You"

African Children’s Choir: "special performance"

Sanjaya and Steve Perry: "You Really Got Me"

Greenday: "Working Class Hero"

Taylor Hicks: "Heaven Knows"

Jordin Sparks and Rubin Studdard: "All I Need to Get By"

Bette Midler: "Wind Beneath My Wings"

Idol tribute to Sgt. Pepper: "Sgt. Pepper"

Jordin’s thoughts and her final performance: "This is My Now"

FOX 40 Live From American Idol

2007-05-23T09:45:00.000-05:00

FOX 40 News was live at the scene with your questions last night. "click here" to view the video.

American Idol Final Performance Show

2007-05-23T09:14:00.000-05:00

Even though Seattle was criticized as the worst city ever for talent on American Idol, Seacrest pointed out that both the remaining two finalists and the the winners of the songwriting contest came out of Seattle. In a taped segment, Blake Lewis won the coin toss, and he asked Jordin Sparks if she wanted to go first. Jordin shook her head no, so Blake said he would go first.

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Blake Lewis:
"You Give Love A Bad Name"
"She Will Be Loved"
"This Is My Now"

Jordin Sparks:
"Fighter"
"A Broken Wing"
"This Is My Now"

Highlights:

"Chris Daughtry and his band"

American Idol Results Shocker - Melinda Doolittle Eliminated

2007-05-17T07:13:00.000-05:00

Tonight Seacrest revealed that almost sixty million votes were cast and that Jordin Sparks had made it through to the American Idol finale. In a shocker, Seacrest revealed that it was the end of the road for Melinda Doolittle. Blake Lewis joined Jordin Sparks in the final two.

Highlights:

Elliot Yamin performed "Wait For You"

Maroon 5 performed "Makes Me Wonder"

American Idol Top Three Performance Show

2007-05-16T08:33:00.000-05:00

For the American Idol top three performance show, the remaining finalists sang three songs each. The three songs consisted of one song selected by the judges, one song selected by the producers, and one song selected by the finalists themselves.

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Jordin Sparks:
"Wishing On A Star"
"She Works Hard For The Money"
"I Who Have Nothing"

Melinda Doolittle:
"I Believe In You And Me"
"Nut Bush City Limits"
"I’m A Woman"

Blake Lewis:
"Roxanne"
"This Love"
"When I Get You Alone"

American Idol Results – Lakisha Jones Eliminated

2007-05-10T09:38:00.000-05:00

Seacrest told Jordin Sparks that she was safe. After another commercial break, Seacrest told Melinda Doolittle that she was also safe. The final two up for elimination came down to Lakisha Jones and Blake Lewis. Simon Cowell predicted that Lakisha was going home. Seacrest revealed that after 45 million votes, Blake Lewis was safe and Lakisha Jones was going home.

Highlights:

Pink performed "Who Knew"

Idol finalists performed a Barry Gibb tribute "Tribute"

Barry Gibb performed "To Love Somebody"

American Idol Top Four Performance Show Disappoints Judges

2007-05-09T10:14:00.000-05:00

For the American Idol final four performance show, Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees mentored the remaining finalists. Each finalist got the opportunity to sing two songs.

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Melinda Doolittle: "Love You Inside And Out" and "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"

Blake Lewis: "You Should Be Dancing" and "This Is Where I Came In"

LaKisha Jones: "Staying Alive" and "Run To Me"

Jordin Sparks: "To Love Somebody" and
"Woman In Love"

American Idol Results – Phil Stacey And Chris Richardson Eliminated

2007-05-03T08:08:00.000-05:00

After a special guest performance from Robin Thicke and the Ford Music video, Seacrest asked Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, and Lakisha Jones to come to center stage. Seacrest told Melinda Doolittle and Lakisha Jones that they were safe and announced that Phil Stacey would be leaving tonight. Seacrest then announced that after 135 million votes Chris Richardson would be the second person to go home.

Highlights:

Robin Thicke sang "I’m Alright"

Bon Jovi sang "You Want To Make A Memory"

American Idol Final Six - AGAIN!

2007-05-02T08:50:00.000-05:00

For the American Idol top six performance show, Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan mentored the finalists. Ryan Seacrest also revealed that Idol Gives Back viewer donations combined with corporate sponsor donations resulted in nearly $70 million being raised for charity.

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Phil Stacey: "Blaze Of Glory"

Jordin Sparks: "Living On A Prayer"

LaKisha Jones: "This Ain’t A Love Song"

Blake Lewis: "Shot Through The Heart"

Chris Richardson: "Wanted Dead Or Alive"

Melinda Doolittle: "Have A Nice Day"

American Idol Results Shocker – No One Eliminated

2007-04-26T07:39:00.000-05:00

Seacrest promised the most shocking result in the history of American Idol - no one was eliminated! Seacrest also revealed that over 70 million votes had been cast, setting a new world record.

Highlights:

Earth, Wind, & Fire sang a compilation of several songs "Time to Care"

Quincy Jones leads the 6 Finalists in a performance of "compilation"

Il Divo performed "Somewhere"

Jack Black insisted on singing "A Kiss From A Rose"

Rascal Flatts performed "My Wish"

Josh Groban backed by the African Children’s Choir sang "You Raise Me Up"

Kelly Clarkson & Jeff Beck performed "Up To The Mountain"

Simpsons spoof Idol "spoof"

Celine Dion sang a duet of "If I Can Dream" with a virtual Elvis Presley

American Idol Top 6 Performance Show

2007-04-25T07:11:00.000-05:00

For the Idol Gives Back theme night, the remaining six American Idol finalists performed “Songs That Inspire.”

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Chris Richardson: "Change the World"

Melinda Doolittle: "There Will Come A Day"

Blake Lewis: "Imagine"

LaKisha Jones: "I Believe"

Phil Stacey: "The Change"

Jordin Sparks: "You Will Never Walk Alone"

American Idol Results – Sanjaya Malakar Eliminated

2007-04-19T11:00:00.000-05:00

As the bottom three stood on stage, Ryan Seacrest told Blake Lewis that he was safe and to take a seat. The bottom two were Sanjaya Malakar and Lakisha Jones. Seacrest announced that after over 38 million votes, Sanjaya Malakar was going home.

Highlights:

The remaining seven American Idol finalists sang "I’m Alright"

Fergie made a special guest appearance and sang "Big Girls Don’t Cry"

Guest star Martian McBride also sang "Anyway"

The Final 7

2007-04-18T09:10:00.000-05:00

For country music theme night, Martina McBride mentored the remaining seven American Idol finalists.

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Phil Stacey: "Where The Blacktop Ends"

Jordin Sparks: "Broken Wing"

Sanjaya Malakar: "Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About"

LaKisha Jones: "Jesus Take The Wheel"

Chris Richardson: "Mayberry"

Melinda Doolittle: "Trouble Is A Woman"

Blake Lewis: "When The Stars Go Blue"

American Idol Results – Haley Scarnato Eliminated

2007-04-12T10:19:00.000-05:00

After a recap of the top eight performance show, Ryan Secrest asked the three people with the lowest number of votes to come to center stage. The bottom three this week were Phil Stacey, Haley Scarnato, and Chris Richardson. Ryan Seacrest sent Chris Richardson back to safety. Phil Stacey and Haley Scarnato remained on center stage as the bottom two. After over 35 million votes, Haley Scarnato was sent home.

Highlights:

The remaining eight American Idol finalists opened the show with a group performance of "Bailamos"

“Lost footage” of an early Idol audition with Tony Bennett "Lost Footage"

Jennifer Lopez made a special guest appearance and sang “Qué Hiciste.”

The final 8

2007-04-12T10:09:00.000-05:00

Jennifer Lopez mentored the remaining eight American Idols finalists during Latin theme week.

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Melinda Doolittle: "Sway"

LaKisha Jones: "Conga"

Chris Richardson: "Smooth"

Haley Scarnato: "Turn The Beat Around"

Phil Stacey: "Maria Maria"

Jordin Sparks: "The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"

Blake Lewis: "I Need To Know"

Sanjaya Malakar: "Besame Mucho"

American Idol Results – Gina Glocksen Eliminated

2007-04-05T07:07:00.000-05:00

For this week’s elimination, the American Idol top nine finalists were divided into three groups of three on stage. The group of Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, and Lakisha Jones was the first group announced as safe. The group of Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, and Sanjaya Malakar was the second group announced as safe. The group of Phil Stacey, Haley Scarnato, and Gina Glocksen was the bottom three. After just under 33 million votes, Gina Glocksen was eliminated from American Idol.

Highlights:

Michael Buble performed "Call Me Irresponsible"

Gina's farewell performance "Smile"

Listen to the final 9 again...

2007-04-04T10:53:00.000-05:00

For the American Idol Top Nine performance show, the finalists were mentored by Tony Bennett.

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Blake Lewis: "Mack The Knife"

Phil Stacey: "Night & Day"

Melinda Doolittle: "I’ve Got Rhythm"

Chris Richardson: "Don’t Get Around Much Anymore"

Jordin Sparks: "On A Clear Day"

Gina Glocksen: "Smile"

Sanjaya Malakar: "Cheek to Cheek"

Haley Scarnato: "Ain’t Misbehavin’"

LaKisha Jones: "Stormy Weather"

The final 10 take the stage

2007-03-28T14:46:00.000-05:00

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LaKisha Jones: "Last Dance"

Chris Sligh: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"

Gina Glocksen: "I’ll Stand By You"

Sanjaya Malakar: "Bath Water"

Haley Scarnato: "True Colors"

Phil Stacey: "Every Breathe You Take"

Melinda Doolittle: "Heaven Knows"

Blake Lewis: "Love Song"

Jordin Sparks: "Hey Baby"

Chris Richardson: "Don’t Speak"

Stephanie Edwards Eliminated!

2007-03-22T09:04:00.000-05:00

It happened quickly, but Seacrest told Chris Richardson and Stephanie Edwards to stand up and told them that they were in fact the bottom two tonight. After 30 million votes Chris Richardson would be staying. Stephanie Edwards was eliminated from American Idol.

Highlights:

Peter Noone performed "There’s A Kind Of Hush"

Lulu performed "To Sir With Love"

The Fianl 11 perform...

2007-03-22T08:46:00.000-05:00

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Haley Scarnato: "Tell Him"

Chris Richardson: "Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying"

Stephanie Edwards: "You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me"

Blake Lewis: "Time Of The Season"

LaKisha Jones: "Diamonds Are Forever"

Phil Stacey: "Tobacco Road"

Jordin Sparks: "I Who Have Nothing"

Sanjaya Malakar: "You Really Got Me"

Gina Glocksen: "Paint It Black"

Chris Sligh: "She’s Not There"

Melinda Doolittle: "As Long As He Needs Me"

British Invasion...

2007-03-21T10:09:00.000-05:00

It was British Pop Invasion night, and the theme for the Top 11 seemed to be pure, unadulterated fun. Legendary British artists Lulu and Peter Noone helped coach the remaining 11 Idol hopefuls. Watch tonight at 9/8c to find who will have to say goodbye.

Brandon Rogers was eliminated

2007-03-15T07:41:00.000-05:00

The bottom three were Brandon Rogers, Phil Stacey and Sanjaya Malakar. Seacrest sent Phil Stacey back to safety, leaving Sanjaya Malakar and Brandon Rogers in the final two. Brandon Rogers was eliminated.

Question: If Diana Ross was a contestant on American Idol would she make it through to next week based on her performance last night?

Highlights:

"Baby Love" To kick off the American Idol top twelve results show, all twelve remaining singers performed a group song tribute to Diana Ross.

Diana Ross performed "More Today Than Yesterday" from her new CD “I Love You.”

The final 12 took the stage!

2007-03-14T10:44:00.000-05:00

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Brandon Rogers: "Can’t Hurry Love"

Melinda Doolittle: "Home"

Chris Sligh: "Endless Love"

Gina Glocksen: "Love Child"

Sanjaya Malakar: "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough"

Haley Scarnato: "Missing You"

Phil Stacey: "I’m Going To Make You Love Me"

LaKisha Jones: "God Bless The Child"

Blake Lewis: "You Keep Me Hanging On"

Stephanie Edwards: "Love Hangover"

Chris Richardson: "The Boss"

Jordin Sparks: "If We Hold On Together"

Shocking Results

2007-03-09T08:14:00.000-05:00

Just when it starts to look like American Idol is becoming predictable, there always seem to be a surprising and shocking results show. The top twelve finalists results show is being met with both applause and outrage. Antonella Barba, Jared Cotter, Sabrina Sloan and Sundance Head were all eliminated last night leaving the top 12 who will start to perform next Tuesday at 8pm. Let us know if you were clapping or outraged last night?

Highlights:

Carrie Underwood made a special guest appearance and sang her hit song "Wasted"

Ryan Seacrest announced a new special event program called "Idol Gives Back" that would help raise money for children in Africa and in America.

The American Idol top twelve finalists are Blake Lewis, Lakisha Jones, Chris Sligh, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Brandon Rogers, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Stephanie Edwards, Haley Scarnato, and Sanjaya Malakar.

Top 12 to be revealed...

2007-03-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

The top 8 females performed songs by some huge artists name's last night, and they certainly gave the guys a run for their money. Watch tonights result show at 8pm as four more contestants say farwell and the highly anticipated Top 12 is finally revealed!