American Idol

If I had to say right now, Ramiele Malubay may be saying “goodbye” tonight on American Idol. But who knows? We’re about to find out at the end of the hour … so, let’s get to it.

8:06 p.m.

It’s time for the results. First up is Chikezie Eze. He’s in the bottom three, which is no big surprise.

Now for Brooke White. And she’s safe. As is Carly Smithson. No real surprises here …

8:22 p.m.

David Archuleta, who had a tough night last night is up. He, too, is safe. As is the other David, David Cook.

Now, it’s Syesha Mercado’s turn. She didn’t have the strongest night, and she joins Chikezie in this week’s bottom three.

So, what about Michael Johns? Not too surprising (though a little disappointing to me), he’s safe.

8:29 p.m.

And we’re back. Tonight’s questions from America include wanting to know if Chikezie is single (yes) and why David Archuleta chose the song he did this week. (”I just love it.”)

Now, it’s the moment I’ve been waiting for since I found out she was going to be back on the show. Bring on Kimberley Locke! She’s been busy losing weight, opening a restaurant and, of course, recording music.

Tonight on the Idol stage, she is wearing a special dress made by Project Runway winner Christian Siriano.

As always, Kimberley looks quite comfortable in her element. Her rendition of Fall, from the CD Based on a True Story, is even more incredible than it is on the album.

8:43 p.m.

There’s one spot left in the bottom three, and I’m still betting it’s going to be filled by Ramiele Malubay — it should be, at least. But I’m not the only one who votes, so let’s see …

We’re about to find out. Because it’s Ramiele’s turn, which probably means she’ll be safe. Her rendition of Alone last night was weak, even though she was sick. But she’s safe.

That means it’s down to Jason Castro and Kristy Lee Cook. It will be no huge surprise if Kristy ends up in the final three … and welcome to that big surprise I suggested last night. Jason joins Syesha and Chikezie to round out the bottom three.

Jason isn’t spending much time in the bottom three. Ryan quickly sends him back to the safety, which also is no huge surprise. So, why did he end up there, anyway? As I said last night, some fans are going to be power voters for those contestants they feel are in danger — people like Ramiele — and they’re not going to remember to vote for those other contestants they like … Jason, for example.

8:54 p.m.

Chikezie Eze was eliminated tonight from the American Idol Top 10.

Here we are, again. It’s down to Chikezie and Syesha, and the Top 10 is about to become the Top 9. After the judges squabble a little bit … the contestant going home tonight is … Chikezie. His time to leave was weeks ago, but he was starting to make a decent comeback.

At least as far as these two contestants are concerned, America definitely got it right. But that’s just my opinion. What about you?

American Idol, Chikezie Eze, Kimberley Locke, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro

On Wednesday night’s elimination episode, American Idol alum Kimberley Locke will make her return to the Idol stage. And she’ll be wearing a special dress designed by none other than Project Runway’s most recent winner, Christian Siriano.

Siriano, 21, sailed through most every round of competition to become Runway’s Season 4 winning designer. Since he took the title, he has been busy making appearance around the country. He also recently made an appearance on Bravo’s Make Me A Supermodel.

Locke, who finished in third place — behind winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken — on Season 2 of Idol, released her latest recording, Based on a True Story, in 2007.