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Matt Giraud Rescued by Judges’ Save on “American Idol” as Disco Week Looms

4/16/09, 8:20 am EST

Congratulations, Matt Giraud: you’re the first-ever American Idol hopeful in eight seasons to be rescued by the new we’re-not-just-making-up-the-rules-as-we-go-along policy known as the Judges’ Save. Sucks to be you, everyone else (oh, and Matt Giraud!): two singers will be going home next week, and as Simon Cowell pointed out at the end of last night’s show, it’s going to be a doozy: disco week. Allow us to remind you of Barry Gibb’s guest spot on Season Six which yielded a slew of horrific Bee Gees covers by Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis and Co., or the ’70s dance theme week from Season Four, where Constantine Maroulis and Carrie Underwood attempted a similar feat, or the disco week in Season Three (which landed ultimate winner Fantasia in the bottom three) and of course the time it rained men in Season Two (no, Clay Aiken actually sang “Everlasting Love”). Batten down the hatches, people: next week Adam Lambert will be encouraged to be flamboyant. Are we excited? Oh, yes.

Last night’s elimination featured a group performance of “Maniac” that was pretty good, and ironically showcased Giraud. After some shameless promotion of Zac Efron’s new movie 17 Again (hey, did we ever mention that young heartthrob was on our cover?), Anoop Desai was placed in the bottom three yet again. Jennifer Hudson made her first appearance back on the Idol stage since she was eliminated (only now she’s got a Grammy, an Oscar and a reality-show fiancé) and belted “If This Isn’t Love” off her self-titled debut — and promptly put the Top 10 to shame.

Lil Rounds joined the bottom three, as did Giraud, before Miley Cyrus attempted to class the joint up in a gown while singing “The Climb.” Were we just saying something about shame? Ryan Seacrest announced 36 million votes were cast Tuesday night, and Matt received the bad — then good — news. Since it looks like Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta won’t be landing in the bottom three anytime soon, Cowell must have felt it was time to pull the trigger on the Save. There are still seven Idol finalists, but after next Wednesday there will only be five.


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Robin | 4/16/2009, 8:55 am EST

Vote for Matt!!!!!!

Adele | 4/16/2009, 9:01 am EST

Zac’s RS cover was HOT!!!

Cindy | 4/16/2009, 9:16 am EST

Matt totally deserved to be saved this week. Though it wasn’t his best performance (he seemed nervous before he even sang the first note), there are definitely several people on AI that deserve to go home before Matt does. I think people need to start voting for their favs and not just support them from the sidelines.

Anonymous | 4/16/2009, 9:45 am EST

Matt, Lil, and Anoop are just biding their time, at this point.

It’s all about Adam, Kris, Alison and Danny. (though Gokey is a douchebag.)

Le Le | 4/16/2009, 10:12 am EST

Disco week was the week during Season 4 where the producers of show allowed Bo to sing a rock song instead of a disco song like everybody else.

He especially sucked during musical week.

Vehicle was reassigned as a dance song because they didn’t want him to suck two weeks in a row.

Hope it’s a fair game this time and everyone is required to sing from the same genre.

Michelle | 4/16/2009, 12:15 pm EST

Great save by the judges!!

GO MATT!!!

Emily | 4/16/2009, 12:17 pm EST

I love Matt’s bluesy, soulful sound–when he picks the right songs, he’s the best singer in the competition!

here’s hoping he picks the right songs!!

Me Me | 4/16/2009, 12:42 pm EST

Vote for Matt he is the best! Even great singers can sing the wrong songs. He is by far the most talented of the group.

judi | 4/16/2009, 12:59 pm EST

I’ve been watching American Idol Rewind, Season 4 and was reminded a couple of weeks ago of the fact that the judges have always had a way of preserving their favs on the show; while I loved Bo Bice, I voted for the ‘other rocker’ who was the epitome of Disco with his performance that night while Bo was given a ‘pass’ to do a pure rock song.
I also found it ironic that after the finale in Season 4, Simon was asked by a reporter if he was happy with the way the season ended in terms of placement. His response?:
” I think Constantine probably should have been in the top 3.”
Perhaps the more versatile rocker might have been ’saved’ under the new rule, but then, his career undoubtedly would have taken a different path and I doubt he would be starring in a terrific new hit musical that opened on Broadway this week to great reviews and Tony buzz.
The ’save’ rule might be a good thing, but if you are talented enough and are willing to work hard enough, there is evidence that you can achieve your dreams- whether or not you are saved by Simon Cowell.

should have let him go | 4/16/2009, 1:06 pm EST

If Simon thinks he has no shot at winning, and I do happen to agree with him, why waste the save? Look, Lil Rounds is one of only two women left and will remain until the final four. Now they’ve wasted the judges save a week before a group of songs that really put Allison and Kris at a HUGE disadvantage. The whole Matt save thing was the strike three for me. Strike two was the whole “only two judges rate the performer thing” (which is what screwed Matt and Anoop actually), and strike one (akin to taking a hanging curve down main steet) was adding the fourth judge in the first place. The producers need to thank Christ that the talent pool is so good this season, because this is how you kill a series.

Oh, and three other things | 4/16/2009, 1:29 pm EST

1. What the Hell is with lip-syncing the group performances? This is supposedly a singing competition, so make ‘em sing! And that goes for the established stars who seem to all be lip syncing.

2. This whole Simon/Paula sexual tension thing has gone beyond stupid.

3. Keep the judges responses to 30 seconds or less. There. done. Problem solved.

2.

Epson | 4/16/2009, 3:41 pm EST

This season sucks and why was Miley on? Bring back Clay!

chel | 4/16/2009, 4:10 pm EST

ADAM STANDS OUT MORE THAN ANY OTHER CONTESTANT EVER!I LOVE WHEN HE SLOWS IT DOWN.I CAN’T WAIT FOR HIM TO RECORD SOMETHING SO I CAN BUY IT!!!

London Mel | 4/16/2009, 5:34 pm EST

I think the public have spoken and the judges should listen. \how many times are they going to save Matt? He didn’t make it into the final 12 by public vote – so the judges put him there. He’s been in the bottom 3 loads, and this was his week to go – but the judges saved him AGAIN. The reality is…he’s just not that popular! And compared to Adam, Danny & Alison…he’s just not that good. America has already spoken. The judges wasted their save.

Pam | 4/16/2009, 6:36 pm EST

As talented as Adam Lambert? Are you kidding me? If this was a screaming competition, Adam would win hands down. He’s one of the most cocky, arrogant Idol contestants I’ve ever seen. Matt has true talent. But we all know this isn’t a talent contest, it’s a popularity contest. For “some” reason, Adam’s the popular one.

Debbie | 4/16/2009, 6:37 pm EST

Anoop, Lil and Matt need to go. Adam is going to win, even though he is not my favorite. I really like Danny. He is sincere and a real person like you and I.

Rock | 4/16/2009, 7:04 pm EST

The judges wasted their save on Matt. next week, two contestants go home. Hopefully, the amateurish Matt, with his rocky pitch and his terrible falsetto, will be one of the two.

Ridgeleaaie | 4/16/2009, 7:07 pm EST

vote for Adam or Allison, the others are good singers but not what greatness is made of.

sally | 4/16/2009, 7:13 pm EST

Anoop is beeing treated like crap. i dont get it?
The judges all loved him in the begining and made him top 13.
he did had 2 so called “bad” performances which i think were GOOD. then now they really pay him no mind. he has one of the most mazing voices. and im happpy he made it this far. its cool how he escapes death every time.
HAHA HATERS! EVERY TIME YOU THINK ANOOP IS GONE– HE AINT GONE NOWHERE!

people always think he is gonna leave soon and he just keeps making it farther. Well oviously american idol is planned. he wil just be like Jeniffer Hudson, cut of American idol but just as famous as the winner.
i voteee crazy for Anoop :)

but i like all the others too in case anyone thinks i dont :)

S| | 4/16/2009, 7:42 pm EST

Why did he save him!!! Next week you watch and someone good like maybe kris will be out since its disco week and i can imagine him doing disco!

doobler | 4/16/2009, 9:06 pm EST

SO stupid. SO stupid.

wally | 4/16/2009, 9:08 pm EST

I know it’s a singing competition, but Matt has some good piano chops. The best i’ve seen on Idol so far, that’s gotta count for something…

josie | 4/16/2009, 9:34 pm EST

What was the point of “saving” Matt?? Unless an asteriod lands on Adam and Allison in the next week, Matt, Lil and Anoop are history, so why use the only save on Matt when Kris or Danny could have an off week. Bizarre.

Anonymous | 4/16/2009, 10:02 pm EST

Adam will probably win; maybe Danny or Allison could make it but he will probably win out.

justlinds08 | 4/17/2009, 3:56 am EST

MATT GIRAUD IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST AMERICAN IDOL. not only is he talented but he is so very unique……we HATE that adam gay boy is made out to be the best….NO WAY is he any where near OK he is Broadway and he should stay that way…when adam started he was ok and liked but he is so damn cocky it makes us sick…..EITHER KRIS OR MATT DESERVE IDOL THIS YEAR AND IF THEY DONT THEN no more American Idol for us or our family and friends…GOOD LUCK MATT AND KRIS WE ARE HERE FOR YOU…and no matter what we WILL buy your CDs

RQ | 4/17/2009, 7:14 am EST

I’m very puzzled by people who find Adam cocky and arrogant. He is confident in his singing ability, true; he has every right to be. But if you listen to interviews by him, those who have worked with him, and his fellow contestants, he is anything but arrogant. He acknowledged the band after he performed “Play that Funky Music.” How many other contestants do that? The other contestants have said that he’s the one they go to if they need a pep talk and that he helps them with their performances. Kris said that Adam has a lot of “wisdom.” Those who have worked with him in theater say there is nothing diva about him. I can understand not liking his style–it’s not for everyone. But don’t make judgments about his personality from what you see on stage.

rald | 4/17/2009, 9:14 am EST

Well they have one week left. I dont get the “Save” rule anyway. Contestants who probably wont stand a chance are obviously in the bottom, c’mon its American that is voting, right? I just hope people will not go on treating Anoop that way anymore.

Drew | 4/17/2009, 9:56 am EST

Matt deserved to be gone this week, so did Lil for that matter. Both of them repeatedly cannot seem to follow judge’s advice–if Donald Trump wants to tell you how to make money well, you’d listen. Wouldn’t you? The judges, with the exception of Paula, all are sucessful at what they do, so listen. Any time a contestant says, “Yeah, but I had fun singing that song,” after they hear the comments, they deserve to go.

sam | 4/17/2009, 10:34 am EST

so it’s pretty obvious adam is the most favored to win. and i agree. i absolutely looove that man. :D idk how people are calling him cocky?? he has an incredible voice. he’s confident in what he does and i think everyone agrees he should be. hell if he was cocky as hell he would still have the right he’s just that good. and he’s so thankful to his fans. he’s just ammmazing lol.

and is it just me or did miley just try waaay too hard when she sand that song. all the arm moving and head banging. rly?? was that necessary? :/ lol.

Richard | 4/17/2009, 10:47 am EST

justlinds08 should be ashamed of his comment “we HATE that adam gay boy is made out to be the best”. But then again, I would hold my breath because bigoted people don’t usually recognize the stupidity of their own prejudice. Stick to the issue, is Adam talented or not? He is extremely talented whether you like his style or not. Will I say Groban sucks because I don’t like operatic style? Is Steven Tyler untalented because of his rock/metal bent? Adam’s versatility is incredible. Soft and subtle “Tracks of My Tears” (standing ovation by Smokey Robinson himself), cool and energetic “Play that Funky Music”, dark and moving “Mad World” (first ever standing ovation by Simon), full out rocking “Born to Be Wild”. Adam doesn’t just sing… HE PERFORMS! and the crazy thing is that he’s been doing it better than the originals! Wake up and get your head out the bigotted swamp your in.

Andrea | 4/17/2009, 11:02 am EST

The top three are probably going to be allison, danny, and adam. my favorite are adam and allison cos they both have a unique voice and deserve to win. Personally i dnt think they should of saved matt because hes not the greatest. And Anoop is going to go soon because he has been in the bottom 3 lyk 3 times.

Vanessa | 4/17/2009, 5:31 pm EST

Adam screams and should be on Broadway. Matt deserved the save. He has a true talent.

Belle | 4/17/2009, 6:37 pm EST

Go Matt Go Matt Go Matt!

Great save!!!

nique | 4/17/2009, 7:30 pm EST

Matt is crazy talented. I seriously don’t think people are being realistic here. It’s not about being absolutely one hundred percent flawless (or it shoudn’t be) it’ about bringing something new to the table… And I think Matt stands out that way. It would NOT be worth saving Danny, by the way. He sings well, but can you imagine the kind of album his going to record?? OLD!!!
Matt is diferent… He is the kind of person that could make it OUTSIDE of American Idol, as a serious, new generation artist.
sorry… If I could vote (I’m not american) I’d vote for him.

glambert101 | 4/18/2009, 2:12 pm EST

i was so upset when they saved Matt because what if next week, possibly the worst theme for some crowd favorites adam and allison (the best ones, vocally) what if something happens, like a michial john incident all over again? OR chris daughtry incident? And for all of you calling Adam a “screamer” why dont you check out hmmm tracks of my tears, mad world??? Adam is going to win, we all know, we all vote.

Leeann | 4/18/2009, 2:31 pm EST

Matt deserved to be saved. GO JUDGES!!!!!! GO MATT!!!!!!!VOTE VOTE VOTE.Matt is by far the best on there this season.

SchoolOfLambert | 4/18/2009, 7:03 pm EST

This conversation is great. Adam is the true definition of an artist. We have been watching him for years here in LA at Upright Cabaret doing his thing… and he can do all things. Pop, rock, jazz, soul, R&B…and yes Broadway. His voice speaks to every generation and that is why he should win. 75 year old grandmothers identify him with Elvis, others compare him to Bowie and this generation is going to simply know him as ADAM. America is ready for real talent and we have been watching so much of the real deal at places like Upright. Find a place like Upright and open your mind to artists who know who they are and have spent the years preparing for a moment like Idol.

IdolMinds | 4/18/2009, 7:08 pm EST

SchoolOfLambert has a point. We have watched all of his videos at Upright Cabaret and can see that he has been in training for Idol for many years at that place. He is brilliant and my conservative dad and grandparents are both fans.

Ally | 4/19/2009, 1:38 am EST

I like how Billie Joe Armstrong called Adam “badass”. All us amateurs can have our opinions but when you get an endorsement from a real pro it says it all.

I liked Josie’s asteroid comment. I didn’t see much point in the save aside from causing some drama which probably improves ratings.

There certainly are some bad ears out there. Matt is a much better piano player than singer. He needs to go home, and will pretty soon methinks.

chinese boy | 4/19/2009, 7:41 am EST

Americans paid attention to! ! I am a fan from China, most Chinese people like MATT I hope that you will be able to vote for him he is too talented a Thank you!

Billy | 4/19/2009, 12:01 pm EST

Personally i thought J.Hudson SUCKED on AI last week. AL is 100x the performer/vocalist that she is.

Janet | 4/19/2009, 3:15 pm EST

Let’s get rid of Kris, Danny, Anoop and Lil and see how it goes. I think Danny sucks, he sounds the same every week and so does Allison for that matter. Kris—Please he is not good at all and I can’t figure out what people see in him or Anoop they are just average. Matt is very, very good sometimes he picks the wrong songs (as have all of them) but Matt has and excellent voice. I don’t think anyone can beat Adam though. So this is all a waste of time! Good Luck Matt! I think it was a great save!

les | 4/20/2009, 11:25 am EST

Methinks Kris is totally underrated.

wlo | 4/21/2009, 5:37 pm EST

MATT IS UNDERRATED. he gets credit and then all of a sudden he gets none. by the way simon and the others said before that matt had joinned in the front runners and then all of a sudden just before simon said matt he said he didn’t see him having a chance of winning. but then saved him. so i’m a little confused. matt must be a little too at this point. but hey all 13 made it in for a reason. they are all pretty darn good.

nique | 4/22/2009, 11:51 am EST

I agree with Janet 100%. Get rid of Danny, Lil, Anoop AND Kris! Matt is WAY MORE OF A SINGER THAN ANY OF THOSE.
Then, if you want to lose him before Allison and Adam, it will be at least understandable.
Yeah, I don’t think Matt can beat Adam, but seriously: Anyone who says Matt can’t sing is either tone deaf or in denial. I get it, you like Adam better, but that doesn’t make Matt any worse, they’re completely different!!
You might not be into his stile, his face or whatever, but it would be so sad if he lost his shot at becoming a real artist because his been kicked off of Idol twice.
I hope he gets noticed by people who really know music! Because AI is about popularity: Have you seen Taylor Hicks lately? Here in Brazil nobody ever heard of him.
But we have heard of Chris Daughtry!!!

(Adam fans don’t worry… He’s NOT gonna get voted off)

musician | 4/23/2009, 10:51 am EST

Matt has no stage presence, very pitchy & just doesn’t have what it takes.
Allison – amazing raw talent, very confident, has the whole deal going on.
Adam – awesome very very trained….very very good.
Kris – I think he will surprise us all.
Danny – is a great singer…not sure if he has what it takes though.

Anonymous | 4/23/2009, 7:31 pm EST

Kris needs to go. His voice is ordinary and pitchy all the time! He deserves to go home next week!

Go Matt!!

cj | 4/25/2009, 4:33 am EST

matt giraud is a justin timberlake wannabe, GO ADAM

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