‘Idol’ Song Choice Courts Controversy
Carly Smithson might be the first “American Idol” contestant to be voted off the show for blasphemy.
Online chat boards devoted to “American Idol” have been abuzz since Ms. Smithson performed the title song from “Jesus Christ Superstar” — the 1970 rock opera, which many Christians consider offensive — on Tuesday’s episode. Ms. Smithson received the fewest votes of the six remaining contestants following her Tuesday performance. Her elimination was announced on Wednesday night’s episode. The week’s performances were drawn from the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber, who wrote “Jesus Christ Superstar” with Tim Rice.
Booted ‘Idol’ singer isn’t sad to be leaving the show and looks to the future
