The always astute Ninergrl6 from aceyoung.net had the good fortune to attend last Wednesday’s results show. She was kind enough to allow me to post some of her observations here. 
- Blake and Chris are totally adorable together. They sang along with Akon (who wasn’t there, it was pre-recorded) and had a secret handshake.
- Blake definitely had the most signs in the audience, although I think Mandisa had a sign for Melinda.
- I think Jordin hates Sanjaya. She was obviously annoyed with him.
- Sanjaya physically attacked Ryan after the whole “stand up, sit down” thing.
- J Lo got make up on Ryan’s suit when they hugged.
- The judges kept leaving during the commercial breaks. Odd. One time Paula had to literally run back to her chair and sat down at the very last second.
- Simon and Ryan both chatted with Sharon Osborne in the audience.
- After the show, Pink recorded a performance that will be shown on a later broadcast. She’s awesome.
- Simon winked at me. It was weird.
On the Sanjaya/Ryan “attack”:
In jest, I’m sure. I only caught the aftermath, really, since at that moment I was fixated on Blake and Chris’ reaction to Chris being in the bottom 3. But then I noticed Ryan kind of stumble sideways and saw Sanjaya walking away with a grin on his face…. like he had gone over and pushed Ryan for torturing him with the results.
On Jordin and Sanjaya:
About the Sanjaya/Jordin thing, during the breaks the contestants just chilled on the couches getting their make up redone for the most part. Sanjaya and Jordin were seated next to each other, and at one point I noticed Sanjaya blowing in Jordin’s face. He wouldn’t stop and she looked really annoyed. Then she snapped at him, “Stop it! You’re so weird!” and turned to face the opposite direction. Rawr.
On Simon’s winking:
Simon was winking A LOT that night. In fact, when I watched my tape back, I noticed him do it on camera at least once, and I saw him do it off camera a couple of other times. I guess that’s his thing, to wink at people? (like Howie from BSB! lol) He smiled a lot too, surprisingly. Everyone seemed to be in a particularly great mood.
On the judges:
There was a man in a wheelchair sitting next to me, and he had a dog to assist him. We were on the far right aisle near where the contestants sit on the couches to hear whether or not they’re safe. During almost every commercial break, the judges would walk down our aisle to go backstage…. to do lord knows what. They all stopped to chat with the man in the wheelchair and pet the dog. Simon actually stopped two or three times and was totally playing with the dog as if it were his own. It was surreal — Simon Cowell standing about 3 feet away from me smiling from ear to ear and being all happy and cute with a dog. Definitely not your typical image of Mr. Cowell!
On Pink:
I was thinking that Pink’s pre-recorded performance was going to be for the 2 hour “Idol Gives Back” special in a couple of weeks. However, I do remember them saying that it could be for IGB or for some other show. So maybe they don’t even know? Or maybe they were purposely being vague? The song she performed isn’t the same song that’s on the AI “hit list” site. Marc Anthony also recorded a little something (not a performance) for the IGB special that apparently will also feature Johnny Depp.
Big thanks to Niner! You rawk!
OMG - Cake!! My eyes!!!!!!!!!!
Just kidding. <3 you niner! The Jordin/Sanjaya interaction cracks me up.
Awww Mandisa was there? Apparently there have been a lot of Idol alums in the audience this year, but they rarely, if ever, show them on tv. Sniff.
I’m not surprised about Blake having a TON of signs. There were definitely a lot of Blake fans there both nights last week… cause those girls in the audience were seriously shrieking. I can’t say I wouldn’t be the same way though… I am totally a fangirl. What has happened to me?! LOL.
Interesting about Jordin and Sanjaya. I don’t really know what to think about that.
And you can tell that Blake and Chris have become good friends, which is cool. But UGH on the Cake stuff. Just no.
I LOVE that we’re getting behind the scenes stuff this year. That *almost* makes up for the lack of spoilers. Almost.
Oh and Idol Maniac from IDF mentioned last night that it’s a possibility that Blake will get the pimp spot this week. I think that’s more his speculation than his actually getting that info from someone. But it would be nice… seeing that he has STILL not had it yet!! :)
Sorry, Star! I didn’t mean to blind you. :P I am guessing that might be the sooper sekkrit handshake?
ETA:
Sarah, I wish they would show the Idols in the audience, too. How hard would it have been for them to pan to Mandisa for a second? I’m not surprised she had a Melinda sign. Aren’t they friends from the background singer circuit in Nashvegas?
Hmmm… Blake getting the pimp spot? That would be cool. According to a rumored spoiler, Blake is singing this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ao1XU3apU6I
Don’t click if you don’t wanna know. I’d also take it with a grain of salt.
I also find it funny that J-Lo got make-up on Ryan’s clothes. He seems so persnickety.
PJ - I think it probably is the “secret” handshake - I’ve seen them do that almost every time they’re on stage together.
Yeah, Mandisa and Melinda know each other from somewhere… I’m not sure of their precise connection, but they were friends before Idol. Melinda also sang backup on some of George Huff’s material, I think his Christmas EP.
The Cake stuff - I just don’t get the fascination of some AI fans with the male relationships on the show. I mean, some of the fanfic seriously scares me. Just sayin’. And Chrace > Cake anyway. I mean, I love you, Blake. Fo sho. But the Chrace friendship was just priceless. lol.
Is that the spoiler from MJ’s yesterday (work blocks youtube links for me… boo!)? I hope he doesn’t sing that. I mean, I know he’s gonna have to step outta the box this week, but that’s more like a LEAP outta the box. Heh. :)
Nah - Sarah. This spoiler song is much sexier (maybe a little too much for the show) - it’s listed in MJ’s blog.
Well dang! I can’t get to MJ’s from work (another place that’s blocked). I’ll look at it when I get home this afternoon. :)
Do we know the source of these spoilers? Trustworthy or no? I wouldn’t put it past Blake to do a really sexy song. He obviously knows who his audience is. ;)
Side note: *sigh* Why do you hate me so, wordpress? Did I spurn you? I deeply apologize if my actions or words have hurt your feelings. Sincerely, Cowboy
Sarah, LMAO!
LB2, it’s sexy, but they did let Ace sing Father Figure last year.
The spoilers are from someone named “Scrappy” at VFTW. Scrappy claims to have a connection with Martina’s camp.
Oh, and I agree about Chrace. Chrace is Love.
Yes Cake. Call us when you’ve written a hit song together, mmmkay?
I am a fan of the artist whose song Blake is rumored to be singing, but I’m a little iffy on him singing this particular song, I have to admit. I sort of hope the rumor isn’t true.
I am not surprised about Blake having a TON of signs. There were definitely a lot of Blake fans there both nights last week… cause those girls in the audience were seriously shrieking. I can’t say I wouldn’t be the same way though… I am totally a fangirl. What has happened to me?! LOL.
Hey, Sarah I am not surprised either. I am a FANGIRL myself. Can’t help it!
I am so excited BLAKE has so mnay fans already, the girls LOVE him. And the guys think he is Cool..
IMO He is ready to become a Super Star. At least I hope so.
Star: What song are you talking about Blake singing on country night? If he is indeed getting the pimp spot his choice must be really good.
Let’s cross our fingers, I can’t picture Blake singing country but he may surprise us.
Can’t wait!
maracaibo click on pj’s link a few posts up to see what he’s rumored to be singing :D