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Top 12 now Top 13 on “American Idol”
After all these years, “American Idol” can still stir things up.
Last night, the wild-card round was nearing its end, with judges picking three more contenders for the Top 12, when Simon Cowell told the stunned and recently rejected Anoop Desai that he had made it through. The show had decided to go with a Top 13.
Better news was the dismissal of weeping, hysteria-prone Tatiana Del Toro. The thought of putting up with that drama queen (she dropped to her knees and begged at one point) for another week was excruciating, to say the least.
Desai joined wild-card finalists Jasmine Murray, Megan Corkrey and Matt Giraud. The Top 13 will begin the serious leg of the competition next week.
“Break a leg” gets new meaning for “Dancing”
Singer Jewel has backed out of the new season of “Dancing with the Stars,” which begins Monday night on ABC. Jewel, it turns out, has (stress) fractured the tibia in both her legs. Ouch.
Also plopping out due to injury is “Access Hollywood” host Nancy O’Dell, who suffered a serious knee injury in rehearsal.
The producers are hoping to unveil the surprise replacements when the show returns, but rumors already abound that Playboy bunny Holly Madison is in rehearsals now.
There was also a brief buzz about Cindy McCain, former First Lady Wannabe, joining the hoofers, but that seems highly unlikely.
“Seinfeld” cast to reunite on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Larry David, creator of “Seinfeld” and star of HBO’s “Curb,” has landed all four principals from the famous NBC sitcom.
Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards will play themselves in several episodes when the show returns.
No specific date — Larry David and HBO are notoriously laid-back about production schedules. But it’s likely to be in the fall.
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