American Idol 8 Episode 26: The Top 9 Results

Last night…well, let’s not talk about last night. It’s still too raw. We’ll get through this recap, sending probably Megan packing, and next week’s “songs from the year the contestants were born” theme will hopefully be less of a trainwreck.

As Ryan welcomes everyone, the camera cuts to Alexis Grace sitting in the audience with season 7’s Jason Castro. Well, okay. Paula looks super pretty in lavender tonight. Simon’s looking at her like he’s Pepe Le Pew and she’s one paint spill away from being his cherie. For the second week in a row, there were 36 million votes.

We get the Ford commercial first (“Mixed Up”) and then go right to the group performance, by Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” Everyone gets at least one solo line tonight. I’m not sure if I’m grateful or disappointed that the pre-recorded group sings means everyone’s mostly in tune. I’m not cringing, but I miss the potential for hilarity.