Michael Johns On His 'Idol' Elimination': 'That Was A Knife Twister'

By Access HollywoodApril 11, 2008, 4:19 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Aussie Michael Johns' elimination from "American Idol" was a shocker, especially to the one-time contestant himself.

"That was a knife twister for sure," he told Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell on Friday. "I just rolled with it."

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He may have rolled with it, but millions of viewers caught his stunned expression on TV as Ryan Seacrest made the announcement.

"It was definitely a shock for me," Michael admitted. "First time in the bottom three. I definitely didn't see it coming…hey, it was good television I guess."

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Fans also saw judge Paula Abdul whisper into Michael's ear as the show closed out and the Australian transplant told Nancy, what the "Straight Up" singer said.

"She said 'I would bet my house that you are gonna have everyone call you for record deals,'" he recounted.

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Another person who was upset about his dismissal? Previous "Idol" mentor Dolly Parton.

"Yeah it was crazy. I was doing interviews this morning… and she was just finishing an interview she was doing… she just said she would love to sing a duet with me one day," he recounted. "I grew up listening to her. I'm a true fan so it's so special."

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  • AmandaLynn
    I am still upset about Michael leaving--I have never believed AI conspiracy theories,because I'm just not that paranoid, but hey--this just wasn't right. He was the whole package--any man who can sing like Freddy Mercury and give me goose bumps is INCREDIBLE! I honestly think he is a Michael Hutchence incarnate (INXS)--he could front that band in a second and put them back on the
    report abuseposted April 16, 2008, 10:35 am PDT
  • Sara C
    michael you rockkkkk!!!!!!sorry for that first message
    report abuseposted April 13, 2008, 10:57 pm PDT
  • Sara C
    michael you rockkkkk!!!!!!sorry for that first message
    report abuseposted April 13, 2008, 10:57 pm PDT
  • Sara C
    michael you are really a great singer..and you that'i hope ou still continue on your career.
    report abuseposted April 13, 2008, 10:56 pm PDT
  • Sara C
    michael you are really a great singer..and you that'i hope ou still continue on your career.
    report abuseposted April 13, 2008, 10:56 pm PDT
  • katee
    WOW! I just watched some videos of his bands Film and Rising on youtube. If Eddie Vedder ever quits his day job, Michael could do it even better.
    report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 11:19 pm PDT
  • Xon
    The good news is... Kristy's pretty. But I'm mad at her, dawg.
    report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 10:50 pm PDT
  • Xon
    Well Kristy can't sing.
    report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 10:49 pm PDT
  • Xon
    Kristy should have gone way long ago. She should have been the first to go. But then remember the night Simon said "that was the smartest song choice I have ever heard" ? That was the clincher right there. Go figure.
    report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 10:46 pm PDT
  • Just a few of them
    Michael should have been in the final two, along with David Cook. The only other person who has enough talent to be the AI winner would be Carly. Not saying that the others can't sing, most of them just wouldn't sell the records.
    report abuseposted April 12, 2008, 10:45 pm PDT
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