Well, we have our first real shocker of the fourth season of American Idol. Early favorite Constantine Maroulis will be rejoining his band, Pray For The Soul Of Betty, as he received the lowest number of votes on the show this week.
Last night, Con turned in one of his weaker performances with an enthusiastic rendition of a sub-par song (Nickelback's "How You Remind Me"), but almost no one figured that he'd be the one to leave tonight, particularly in light of Scott Savol's truly dreadful showing. But Scott wasn't even in the bottom three tonight.
Prediction Scorecard
Last night, both ZMethos and I predicted that Scott Savol would be the one to leave, bringing our records to a horrible 2:7 and 1:7, respectively. Kudos to ZMethos for picking Con as one of the bottom three, but no extra points, unfortunately.
American Idol Season Four Odds Update
With Constantine gone, the remainder of the season is likely to be a showdown between Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice.
Constantine Maroulis - Previous Odds: 2:1 - No Current Odds
My previous pick to win the whole thing, now nothing but a fond memory.
Anthony Fedorov - Previous Odds: 20:1 - Current Odds: 30:1
With too many showings in the bottom 3, Anthony is likely to be the next to go.
Vonzell Solomon - Previous Odds: 12:1 - Current Odds: 20:1
She's got talent, but she'll still likely end up in fourth place.
Scott Savol - Previous Odds: 30:1 - Current Odds: 15:1
The inexplicable phenomenon continues. He may make it to first runner-up, but no further.
Carrie Underwood - Previous Odds: 3:1 - Current Odds: 3:1
My personal favorite is likely to end up in the Clay Aiken spot this season.
Bo Bice - Previous Odds: 9:2 - Current Odds: Even
With Constantine gone, this is Bo's show.
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Dawn
The terrorists have won, and there is in fact, no God.
2 - Juliet Kitson
I am new to watching American Idol and after watching it the past couple weeks I'm going back to watching CSI and My Wife and Kids. You cannot seriously leave this competition up to the sponsorship of a cell phone company to encourage people to vote. Shame on you. Between Ford and all the other commercial sponsors the show does very,very well. I'm sure that after tonight, Paula will not be the only one crying.
3 - Elizabeth
Scott needs to go home !!! He has no charisma and he dresses terrible + plus his attitude doesn't help at all. HE IS JUST LUCKY !! And Anthony should be next....
4 - SALLY & SCEARCY
SIMON, YOU SHOULD BE INCHARGE !!! Leaving the voting up to people is just going to make contestants & viewers loose all faith. Scotty should be gone long time ago ! & Anthony should have follow him 30 seconds after.
5 - marie zrinzo
I'm done with the show...Constantine should have been the new idol. Scott is several weeks overdue back to OH. Something's really wrong here...
6 - S. Garcia
Very disspointed with Constantine getting eliminated. It makes me wonder if the results are rigged. TONIGHTS results makes me question the credibility of how votes are tabulated.
7 - Caitlin
I AGREE THAT SCOTT SHOULD HAVE GONE. Constantine was my personal favorite..he deserved to be the American Idol. Love for Constantine - Forever.
8 - CANADA ROCKS
I CAN'T BELIEVE CONSTANTINE WAS VOTED OFF! WHAT R PPL THINKING? OH WELL, CONSTANTINE WILL DO GREAT AFTER IDOL. THE SHOW JUST OPENED A MILLION DOORS FOR HIM. DIDN'T LIKE SCOTT PEPPERS COMMENT ABOVE ON NICKELBACKS SONG, HOW YOU REMIND ME ... HE CALLED IT SUB-PAR. TRY MULTI-PLATINUM.
9 - Jo Anne
Constantine is cool but was over-confidant and so were his fans. I love Bo and when he ended up in the bottom three I increased my voting and encouraged others to vote. Go Bo!!!!
10 - Debra Davis
Say it isn't so...can't believe what happened tonight. But then I picked Justin over Kelly and Clay over Reuben. I really thought the third time was the charm. Go Constantine...hope you get a great record contract. Your family will always be proud of you.
11 - karen
I am shocked!! Constantine is my boy!! I believe he is a true performer. He can sing anything!! Heck all he needs to do is look into the camera & I'm happy! Scott NEEDS to go!!!
12 - Diane
Well...
The producers liked Bo ... They made BO stand out by making him stand in between not picking the low group. They also made a big deal about BO being inthe bottom 3 one week. They didnt do that for any other contestant. Alittle UNFAIR!! Now that Connie is out Bo doesnt have any real comptition. I guess thats what AI wanted. However, I dont think that will sell cd's. Funny but why did Ruben win AI but Clay out sell him with his CD's. Humm strange
13 - Rickriprock
I find it hard to believe the judges actually think this is the best pool of talent in all the American Idols combined. Even including the top 12, my opinion is it could be the worst. Last season was so much better. Scott and Anthony are a joke. I can sing better than either on a drunken night of Karaoke. With what's left I feel sorry for the record company who is sinking cash into a contract. Ruben, Clay, Kimberly......WE MISS YOU!
14 - Corpus Christi, Texas
Dear Constantine, AMERICA WAS MISTAKEN !! At the very least you should be on the top 3. We wish you the best with your new album. WE LOVE YOU BOY !
15 - Tony
Agreed, Scott should have been gone a long time ago. But watching last nights show Constantine by far was the worst of the night.
16 - Radioactive
Scott Rocks and is heading straight to the top!
Vonzel has to stop SCREAMING!
17 - V
I can't believe Constantine was voted out tonight. Scott should have been gone a LONG time ago...It should have come down to Bo, Carrie and Constantine in the final three. I will be upset if Scott isn't voted off next week, followed by Anthony, then Vonzell. America will get it right if it comes down to Bo and Carrie for the final two. PLEASE vote Scott off next week.
18 - Tammy
I was very SHOCKED that Constantine went home tonight. I agree that Scott should have went home long ago. People need to quit giving him sympathy votes and start voting on his singing ability (which is not top 5 quality!) I was hoping that the top 2 was going to be Bo and Constantine :( Bo should win. If he gets voted off, I won't watch AI ever again!
19 - Lisa
It is fixed. They were probably mad about Constantine's record deal and the show probably decided to vote him off, NOT THE PEOPLES votes.
I will not watch the show after this. IT IS FIXED!!!! Scott sucks
20 - stacey
I can't stop crying! My 7 year old son said to me "don't cry mommy just think that you can see him live if he comes back to NYC. He's your idol mom" That was the sweetest thing. But it doesn't make me feel better. I really do hope that Bo wins now!!!!!!
21 - Rickriprock
Perhaps when Michael Jackson gets out of prison, they will let him perform in American Idol 100. Of course, he'll be voted off faster than an adult in Neverland.
22 - tina
Simon's cruelty to Scott is causing sympathy votes. He should be next followed by Federov. If not, there is something truly wrong. And as for Carrie, Vonzell, and Bo--They are all great and I would be happy with any one of them as the new Idol.
23 - Donna
I am no longer watching this show
America is deaf
i love constantine
i hate scott
24 - Rhine
I can't imagine if Scott is going all the way to win this competition.
Sad to see Connie go. But dun worry, you'll get a record deal very soon.
25 - Shark
I keep watching just so I can be there the night when that arrogant cracker turd of a human, Scott, gets voted off.
I can't wait to see him whip out a hidden 9mm Glock and start poppin' caps on the judges and crew.
We've got some great live television comin' up, folks! This criminal motard is gonna freak!
PS: Scott Pepper -- what are the odds that Savol will use a 9mm versus other weapons available to inbred, African-American wannabees from Ohio?