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Avid followers of American Idol are saddened to know that Michael Johns, one of the most charismatic participants in American Idol this season, has been unceremoniously voted out.

America waved good bye to Michael Johns, the Duende from Down Under, on the latest Idol episode aired live on April 10 2008. The soulful singer departed from the number eight Idol slot amidst tearful good byes and this early departure was said to be one of the first major (out of the many) unexpected incidents to occur in American Idol.

Many are not pleased that Michael Johns, the oldest participant in the bunch, was booted out prematurely while Syesha Mercado and Kristy Lee Cook got to remain in Idol. Que sera sera, says Ryan Seacrest. Perhaps his “extremely grown up demeanor” was to be blamed, quote sources in the Idol show. “Kids may not be able to relate to him, just like what happened with Chris Daughtry, Mandisa and Jennifer Hudson.”