Update: Crystal texted Katelyn Epperly and said she was betrayed by Seacrest but doing fine.  Katelyn and a radio host mock Seacrest live on air and further proves that Ryan is acting like a complete douche this season. 

Front runner and Simon Cowell favorite Crystal Bowersox was thrown under the bus by Ryan Seacrest a couple of days ago quite possibly to get all the heat off him and onto someone else.

The host of American Idol has shown some bizarre behaviour this season with his off the wall comments and general tasteless attitude towards the judges.  Most recently coming under fire for the crude statements to Adam Lambert and dancing during Tim Urban’s performance of “I Can’t Help Falling In Love”. 

TMZ reported a couple of days ago that Bowersox almost quit the show and walked off but Seacrest saved the day by getting the contestant to change her mind.  While the story has been confirmed by Eonline, it seems to me that Seacrest needed something to get him back in the lime light in a more positive way. 

Bowersox tweeted “We all have moments of doubt. As much as I miss my kid, the big picture is this: im doing this for him and my fans. I’m having the time of my life!” 

This could perhaps put Crystal in danger of going home as many fans are disappointed with this news but the bottom line is this should have never became public knowledge.  Seacrest should be ashamed for allowing this to get leaked.

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Really Survivor? ANOTHER Hidden immunity idol? Wow..I really don’t mind a hidden idol maybe like once for the season and if the person that has it is voted off, then put it back in play..but once it’s used, it should be burned up for the game!! And I can even see having 2, cuz of the 2 teams, but for me at least, this is a little much..I’d like to see more straight up “game”, and I think too many hidden idols may take away from the game..at least a little!

Tonight’s reward benefited who else but Parvati! Man, some people just have all the LUCK huh! LOL..and it’s hard to complain about Russell and the idols when you got people throwing it at him! I mean we’re seeing a whole new level a stupidity, no? J.T. come on! You’re a winner! You should know this! You just DON’T give things like that away! Especially to the other side!

Let me ask this..why is J.T trying to save Russell? Why does it seem everyone is intent on saving Russell? Is it that J.T.’s worried that his girls will side with the villain girls when they merge? If so, WHY wouldn’t Amanda or Candice bring this up and be like, “Dude..do you not trust us?” Cuz if J.T. wanted to save Russell, he’s basically saying he needs a guy cuz the girls will take over..right? Or am I not seeing something?

Had J.T. not done that, they would have seen Russell was still there and would have figured out, he WASN’T on the outs! Nothing like jumping the gun AND screwing yourself in the process! LOL

What’s the big deal with letting Russell go? Even though J.T. didn’t see Russell’s season, he’s gotta know, that Russell is there for a reason..he’s a villain, Duh! Let him go!! Then it’s still 5 and 5..does it really matter if it’s girls or guys? I think both tribes will side with each other anyway..This will help Russell..and whether you like the guy or not, you have to ask if it’s more that he’s good or are the other people just THAT clueless? I always said that some players who would seem to be an easy vote off, survive on the “lack of game” from others..I’m not sure that’s the case with Russell..tonight he definitely benefited! But overall? I’m not sure which is the case..I’m just saying, other people not playing very smart, has to at least be thrown in the mix when discussing if Russell’s the best of all time..

Next week we’ll see the merge..There can’t be another hidden immunity idol can there?? LOL..

Finally, we hear someone perform on the idol stage with true talent.  Adam Lambert returned this week to mentor the Top 9 for Elvis week and performed Whataya Want From Me on the results show.

Adam opens the song in a swirling cloud of green lasers shaped like a cone.  The version of the song is something new and different that only Adam can do.  Hopefully the idols are taking notes of his performance because they desperately need to bring some kind of rockin excitement to the stage instead of all the blah boring slow ballads they consistently sing from week to week.

Siobhan Magnus, known for her screams this season, should pay particular attention to how Adam hits the high notes and still manages to stay on key.

Ryan Seacrest, who is acting pretty normal this evening for a change exclaims, “Now that’s a performance!”  Adam thanks American Idol for preparing him for the real world of the music industry and says he wouldn’t have gotten this far without it. 

I’m saying Adam gives the best performance of the season. What did you think?

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Bye Aiden! I don’t think he’ll be missed too much! He’s not one of the “Big 3” so I think the show will continue with the good ratings..

I gotta admit, as much as I want her gone, I’m enjoying the nationwide bashfest of Kate Gosselin! The Jimmy Fallon bit, the comments from Bruno on George Lopez..this is some great material! Lol..I know everyone’s talking about the shows high ratings, and yes a lot of it, if not most of it is because of Kate! But it’s not cuz people like her..she’s in that “Love to Hate” category, and people are watching, kinda like when you a traffic accident..its horrible but you can’t look away!

Despite some positive comments from the judges, Kate is lacking the hard work needed to nail down these dances..in fact I think most of them are not putting in the hard work that sets you apart from the rest..

Chad seems to be falling for Cheryl..Pam seems absolutely smitten in rehearsals AND during the show..I’ve seen that look, I’ve seen those actions..trust me, Pam wants more than “Chemistry” between them!

How about Jake? He survived another week..All his positive talk didn’t do too much for his performance..this guy is so corny I almost feel bad for him..I said almost! I KNOW I wasn’t the only one who laughed and kinda wanted to see him fall when he slipped and if there’s one girl who’s not feeling it with their partner, I think it’s Chelsie! Did you see that, ” Dude! Back up off me!” body language at the end of their routine? Or was it just me?

I think if those 3, Jake, Pamela and especially Kate get voted off, I think the ratings take a huge dip..

I also think it’s heading for a Nicole vs. Evan showdown for 1st and 2nd place..

I’m not a big fan of the dual scoring system! It’s like all those technical things the judges mentioned in the dance go right over most peoples heads! Show us some good dancing and give a number between 1 and 10!

What is this, the Olympics? They shouldn’t try and fix what’s not broken..the formula is simple, now dance!

And how about a little more interesting dances? I feel like I’m at my grandmas house watching, it’s so slow! Maybe they’re going for an older audience..sure they beat AI last week in ratings, but in the key demo of 18-49, AI still came out on top..

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Kate Gosselin once again showed her lack of musicality by dancing a lack luster Tango with her partner Tony Dovolani.  Her off screen chaotic life is reflecting in her learning to dance and her attitude toward life in general.  I’m sure finding out that ex husband Jon is taking her back to court for primary custody of the kids is not making things any better for the reality star.  Perhaps she needs to take some time to figure out her personal life instead of continuing on in this competition.  The judges bragged she gave her best dance to date but she still received the lowest scores of the evening.

Pamela Anderson on the other hand brought life to the stage with a Rumba.  While dancing a more restrained and tasteful  dance tonight she still exuded sex appeal.  Bruno said, “Pamela can do refinement and elegance and still be drop dead sexy.”  I was pretty shocked to see her glide into those splits at the end of the arrangement.  The chemistry between her and partner, Damian Whitewood is amazing and fun to watch.  I believe she will continue to improve as the weeks go by if she remains in the show.  Carrie Ann said she thought there was magic happening and a beautiful sophistication.  Maybe she can give Kate some lessons on how to move those hips.

The best scores of the night went to Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Evan Lysacek with former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger right behind.  Everyone else is pretty much middle of the pack with Chad Ochocinco having the best chance to improve and actually give it a go for first place.  Who did you think shined in tonight dances?

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