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Shocker: Daughtry Voted Off
Posted May 11, 2006 by Marty Strasen
Updated May 11, 2006 at 04:47 PM
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Shock. Total shock. That was the reaction in the audience when “American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry - predicted by many to be the last singer standing - was booted off in Wednesday’s voting.
In the most competitive “Idol” race yet, Daughtry’s exit narrowed the contestants to three. The winner will be named May 24.
“Surprised?” Host Ryan Seacrest asked an unsmiling Daughtry, visibly caught off guard.
The 26-year-old rocker, drowned out by loud boos and screams of “No!” replied: “Yes.”
The other “Idols” stood speechless, mouths agape. Even the judges - usually unflappable - didn’t foresee Daughtry’s ouster: Simon Cowell’s jaw fell slack; Paula Abdul’s eyes filled with tears.
Walt Belcher catches up with Chris Daughtry
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Reader Comments
Por (Vivian Fiallo) on May 12, 2006
I am still in shock that Chris was voted off American Idol. Are you kidding me? He is the best they have ever had. Not even sure I care to see how the season ends. What a joke! So agree with your comments—three karoake singers are left! They need to find a way to bring him back!
Por (Joanne Pittelkow) on May 12, 2006
Por (Mari Ramm) on May 13, 2006
I’m am so over this show. I think it’s fixed. i can’t believe that Chris got voted OFF!
They need to limit votes like they do on “Dancing with the Stars”. I have friends that didn’t even get through to make one call. Now that really STINKS!!
Chris will go on tp make an album and I can’t wait till it comes out. He will succeed
Por (EMILY PEREZ) on May 18, 2006
I THINK THE WHOLE THING SHOW IS RIGGED NOW.THE TWO GUYS LEFT HAVE SUNG MUCH BETTER THAN THENGIRL THAT IS ONE OF THE FINALS. I THINK THAT ER ATTRACTIVNESS IS WHAT IS GETTING HER TO BE THE FINAL WINNER,PLUS HER FLIRTY LOOKS SHE GIVES TO THE AUDIENCES.
Por (Rick Smith) on May 19, 2006
My theory on Chris is that he got to cocky and people just didn’t like him after a) he came out in sunglasses b) he felt the desire to share with the world what kind of underwear he wears. I was a Chris fan from the beginning but changed that 4 shows into it because HE felt he was untouchable. I think he will go far in a Greendayesk market. But he will be no superstar. One thing with this show is you need to stay humble or people don’t like you.
Por (mimi lindstrom) on July 02, 2006
I think chris should have won the american idol he just blew me away from the beginning the songs and artist he had to pick songs from was somewhat impossible , why don’t they have woman artist to have to sing there songs or a varity of differnt music he was rock and roll some were country, some were classic like taylor ,but chris was who i couldn twait to hear and katherine , chris to me is the american idol . good luck chris you will do great, and cant wait for your album.