Jury Decision

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

There was another big decision today, finalized an hour before the poll.

As advertised, the Jury was charged to make the biggest decision ever handed to an Idol Jury. It is the most influence ever handed to that body to impact the Finale, and true to form, it came down to one vote, one ranking to be precise.

Before we get to that decision, I want to thank them. There are so many people who are eliminated, and we never hear from them again until it is time for them to step back into the spotlight for a new season. By serving on the Jury, and by casting your votes every week, you continue to help and support Idol, and your fellow writers. It is an act that comes from wanting the best possible results, and genuine caring about the outcome. Which I very much appreciate, and I know the community does as well.

Thank you for your service, and I officially disband you for Season 7. :)

I hope you will continue to stick around and see how this plays out.


What was the decision though? What did it come down to a single ranking of the Top 6?

I asked the Jury to rank their favorite set of entries, and whoever had the lowest point total - who was left in the competition after this vote would be walking away with a huge prize. A crucial prize.

As I said, it came down to one vote. But 5 of the 6 were within four points. (and the 6th wasn't very far off either) In other words, a single ballot ranking could have produced completely different results. I think that speaks volume to the diversity, and talent of this group.

What is this amazing power? It's the Final immunity. To be kept for themselves, or given out (before the voting starts next round) to someone else.

The person awarded this by the Jury has been given the power to determine one member of the Final 3.

By "Final 3", I mean just that - the Finals, the Finale, the Last Gasp of Season 7, Why We Are Here.

We have 4 contestants remaining, and one of them has a guaranteed spot, thanks to the Jury of their peers, to keep, or give away.

Who is that contestant? Oddly enough, it's the same person who came within one vote of leaving us this week! Apparently, he just likes living on the edge!

Congratulations to nishi_kaze!

Comments

[cacophonesque.livejournal.com]

THAT is awesome. Congratulations to nishi_kaze!

[cacophonesque.livejournal.com]

P.S. As you're the only first-timer left in the field, going up against vets, I hope you keep it for yourself. :)

[teaberryblue.livejournal.com]

Oh, hooray! I am so pleased for you, nishi_kaze!!!

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

Wow! I was so curious what the ranking was going to mean. I like that the immunity can be used for anyone, though I certainly wouldn't blame him if he uses it for himself. ;) Congratulations, nishi_kaze!

[joeymichaels.livejournal.com]

Well deserved. His selection of entries this week was a non-fic tour de force. Outstanding work.

[vaguelyclear.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! That's awesome! nishi_kaze, I sure hope you're going to use it for yourself. If you don't, I may just have to hunt you down and hurt you :P

Congrats!!

[hosticle-fifer.livejournal.com]

Holy shit! I don't think it's quite enough to say that I'm honored. Again.

(Members of the Jury - your checks are in the mail. Non-Jury folks: You did not read this paragraph. It was never here.)

(I kid, of course).

Gary spent so much time building up the Major Award (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJSmmbmJCLw), that I almost fell out of my chair to see my name at the bottom.

Also, the entire time I'm living on the edge, this is playing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-QD_HIfjA).

[joeymichaels.livejournal.com]

Immunity rocks, but a leg lamp would have been even better.

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

For the record, if you win the whole shebang, your previous immunity being what knocked me out of the game will be, like, extra happy-inducing for me XD (I got knocked out so the person who won could win! Or something). That's not to say I wouldn't be okay with anyone else winning, because I would totally be cool with any of the remaining contestants winning. I've been voting based on my favourite entries each week so I never know who I'm going to vote for until I've read everything.

[amenquohi.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'm just dense tonight, but I had to read that three times before I understood what was happening. Congratulations to nishi_kaze!!!

[creature-girl08.livejournal.com]

This redeems my sadness just a bit.

Congratulations to nishi_kaze.

[sharya.livejournal.com]

Well-done nishi_kaze - your entries this week were awesome, and this is a well-deserved win :)

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[alephz.livejournal.com]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaw, yeah.

Way to go, nishi_kaze!

[imafarmgirl.livejournal.com]

What an exciting power to be given!

[agirlnamedluna.livejournal.com]

I'm one of those you don't hear from again - check my journal if you want to know why, but going through a really rough spot right now so sorry Gary <3 You know I support you from afar and like last year, when there was something similar going on (and this year actually is the "pay-off" so to speak), I hope to be back for a new season in a better place.

Thanks for understanding though and sorry to have dropped off the face of the (Idol) Earth. Didn't think it'd be noticed anyway :P



Gz to nishi_kaze though :)

[serpentpixie.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time :( - I hope things get better soon so you can come back and play <3

[serpentpixie.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! The fact that it was so close shows just what an incredibly difficult task we were given. Everyone in that top 6 rocked all the socks.

Congrats to nishi_kaze!!

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

Whew, well done and congrats nishi_kaze!