Who Got Voted Off American Idol Season 8 April 29 2009?

Matt Giraud, 23, was voted off American Idol Season 8 on April 29 2009. It's too bad he didn't survive "Rat Pack Week" because he did a pretty good job on My Funny Valentine Tuesday night. I still think Matt Giraud is more effective behind the piano. He appears more vulnerable without his instrument.

Anyway, there was plenty of drama tonight. In the beginning of the show Ryan Seacrest called all 5 contestants one-by-one. The result was that Allison and Danny were part of the top 4 and Matt, Kris, and Adam were in the bottom 3. Adam was called out last and asked by Seacrest what side he thought he belonged in. Of course, Adam chose to side with Allison and Danny. But, Seacrest surprised him and moved Adam to the Bottom 3 side. Everyone was shocked and Adam's face was tight!

The bottom 3 had to sweat it out until Natalie Cole and Taylor Hicks finished their performances. Taylor Hicks has lost a noticeable amount of weight and he looks great. Then, Ryan Secrest announced that Kris was safe. Next, Jamie Foxx performed his hit song, Blame It. Jamie Foxx was the Top 5 contestants' mentor for Rat Pack Week. After Jamie's performance we are at the end of the show. Everyone was on pins and needles waiting to hear if Adam would be the one going home. Finally... Seacrest said, "Adam, You Are Safe."

Next Week: "Rock 'n Roll."

Check out Matt Girauds's Good Bye Song, below:


Here is Adam singing "Feeling Good" during 'Rat Pack Week.' Of course, with Adam Lambert there is an added dimension because he is all about theater when it comes to his performances. But, this year the folks in charge of "American Idol Season 8" won't allow the video to stay up at YouTube. Adam did a fantastic job, but my favorite rendition of all time is from the late-great Nina Simone!