The three people to make it into the top ten were: Tamyra Gray , Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros
Judges predictions to win the show: All 3 picked Tamyra to win 1st. Their votes were split between Chris and Ariel for the 2nd and 3rd spots.
This is the very first American Idol show where the viewers decided who went on to the next round. Over 3 millions calls were received.
Blooper- When Randy is introduced, Ryan and Brian's names appear on the screen instead of Randy's.
Brian: We wanted to get the man on the street to weigh in; someone who we feel has their finger on America's pulse. Ryan: She went to the auditions, didn't make it, and let all of America know about it. Brian: Ladies and gentlemen, it's Tamika! Tamika: It's Ta-ME-ka!... Rodesia, keep daydreamin' girl cuz I coulda done better myself. Ryan, what the hell is frim fram sauce? Do anybody in America know what that is? Jim, you really sucked!
Brian: Our third finalist... my heart is beating like a little bunny... is Jim Verraros! Ryan: Simon said something bad about Jim. Simon: ...I stand by what I say. I respect the vote. I don't agree with the vote.
Ryan: In second place, you voted for them, one step closer to becoming an American Idol, into the top 10 is Ryan Starr. Ryan Starr: ... I can't breathe!
Ryan: Our winner tonight, the first person to move on and closer to becoming the American Idol is Tamyra Gray. Ryan (to Simon): What is it about Tamyra that America saw and voted for? Simon: ...This girl is what this competition's all about. She's talent. This girl's a star.
Natalie (to judges): I was wondering if you guys feel bad about some of the blunt, harsh, and... plain out mean comments that you said to some of the contestants? Simon: ... that's the way it is. This is a talent competition and some people were... very good and some were dreadful... sorry.
Simon(to Paula): I'd like to say for 50 you look amazing!
This episode aired on Paula Abdul's birthday. It is the only time in the series that an episode takes place on one of the judge's birthdays.
Tamika Bush comes back to weigh in on some of the performances tonight. She auditioned and was rejected. She is most known for her yelling and cursing at the judges after she was denied moving on to the next round.
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