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Save Anoop!

By Kathy Hanrahan

Posted: February 19, 2009

Despite being eliminated last night on “American Idol” last night, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grad student Anoop Desai still has hope to continue in the competition.

Desai, 22, impressed the judges in previous rounds – which may come in handy when those judges select three “wild card” contestants to move forward.

For the next two weeks the remaining 24 contestants will compete in two groups for the remaining six slots. After that the judges will bring back the contestants for one final “wild card” round.

If Desai can win a “wild card” slot, he would follow in the foot steps of another Triangle native – Clay Aiken, who won a slot on the show through the “wild card” round several years ago. Aiken went on to be the runner-up to winner Ruben Studdard.

What do you think Desai’s chances are in getting a “wild card” slot? Do you agree with the three contestants selected last night to move forward?

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LOVE Danny ... he is the front runnner, in my opinion. I also liked Alexis and thought those two deserved their spots. I thought the third should have gone to either Ricky or Anoop. I don't care for the roughneck guy.

WinnieFan
February 20, 2009 9:25 a.m.

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Danny was by far the best from the other night in my opinion, but I also voted for Ricky Braddy from Elizabeth City, NC. In all honesty, I wish North Carolinians would show their support for him over Anoop...he was better!

elhj83
February 20, 2009 9:06 a.m.

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Loved Danny! I don't think he got through because of his wife. He has a lot of talent. Like the little blonde girl. Really thought Anoop should have gotten in over the other guy!

amyrn
February 20, 2009 8:09 a.m.

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I really like Anoop, but I think he appeared very cocky when he was standing there with the other contestant. Anoop looked like he was sure he would be selected to continue in the competition. I also think Ricky Braddy should have made the cut and favor him over Anoop, but I would like to see both get wild card entries.

nctennisfan
February 19, 2009 7:51 p.m.

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I wish Ricky Braddy had officially claimed Elizabeth City as his hometown. On Idol's Web site he has listed Nashville as his hometown - which contributed to why he flew under the radar with us! The first time we actually see him and he says he is from Elizabeth City?!- it threw me for a loop!

Khanrahan
February 19, 2009 4:42 p.m.

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I love'd Anoop! I agree with you Pray1067, I dont like the girl and I wasn't impressed with the guy from Texas, the guy with the glasses was okay, but he only got thru because his wife died, it should have been Anoop and the guy from Elizabeth City, I thought all the girls were horrible, I'm just thankful the Del Toro girl didnt make it, she was a whack job!

bluetarheel21
February 19, 2009 4:35 p.m.

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The biggest talk on Tuesday was how good Ricky Braddy was and how no one knew he was from NC. Even Entertainment Weekly picked him as a likely winner for Wednesday's 3, so he's likely to be a wild card since he's one of Paula's favorites.

Idol ruined his chance by having him be the only one of the group that no one had seen in previous episodes. Now that people know who he his, where he's from, and how good he sings - he can pick up that NC support that almost put Anoop in the running.

archmaker
February 19, 2009 4:33 p.m.

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I personally loved Anoop but I didn't think much of the girl that was selected.

pray1067
February 19, 2009 4:15 p.m.

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me also whatever02 he was good

garnertoy
February 19, 2009 3:52 p.m.

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I agree with who went through but most of my favorites were in that one group. I also loved the guy from Elizabeth City (sadly for him we've never seen him before) and I really hope he returns as a wild card.

whatever02
February 19, 2009 3:49 p.m.

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