Canadian Idol 6 - Episode 24

Glad to start this recap of the results show with some filler courtesy of one of Canadian TV Recaps most loyal readers, slively from Northern Ontario:

“The group-sing segment that is being used to start the results show cannot be allowed to stand. We must find who is responsible, kidnap them under cover of night, politely dispose of them in an environmentally responsible fashion (we are Canadians, after all) and never breath a word of our shame to anyone, ever.”

I hear you, sister. Have you noticed that when Theo tries to look tough he ends up just looking gay? Maybe gay men scare him? In any case, the group rendition of Sloan’s Money City Maniacs was bad, as was the song choice.

After the group sing we get a rather clever TSN Sports Centre recap of last night’s show, neatly spoofing CBC’s Olympics coverage. Then Simple Plan does Your Love is a Lie, a totally unremarkable tune.

Ben tells the judges, “Doing a half hour of filler for 10 seconds worth watching week after week is breaking my freakin’ balls. Help me out, here. Jake, is this the best Canadian Idol group ever?”

Jake: “They are very interesting. They are probably the best musicians we’ve ever had.”

Ben: “Given this is the first year we have allowed contestants to play instruments, that’s high praise indeed. And now for the results.”

Mookie is called up to center stage.
Earl gets to stay on the couch.
Amberly stays on the couch.
Theo joins Mookie.
Drew stays on the couch.
Mitch joins Theo and Mookie.
Drum roll…….
And it’s a fake. There’s a man open in the end zone! (Hey, if Sports Centre gets to spoof Canadian Idol, no reason we can’t spoof Sports Centre).

The three on the couch are the bottom three; big sighs from the stage. Drum roll…..

The Amberly is out. The stage is now officially a men’s room for the remainder of the season.

I’ll miss you, Amberly. You were always unpretentious, always good. Too bad you couldn’t do that catch-in-the-throat thing Fiest does. Sometimes doing a song that’s too familiar is a bad idea. Watching you break into tears after singing the song that got you booted off the show brought a lump to my throat. The audio track picked up Earl as he hugged you and whispered, “It’s all good.” Maybe not tonight it isn’t, but it will be, Amberly.