18-year-old JOSIAH LEMING was surprisingly eliminated from "American Idol" last week, just missing out on being a part of the Top 24. It was an incredible upset so I'm having him stop by to tell us what happened. I think he got robbed so I'm going to make sure he leaves saying, "Whutt The February?" Then, the host of The Food Network's "Everyday Italian," the Petite Powerhouse, GIADA DELAURENTIIS is stopping by to cook us something good. I love my job. Where else can you just show up to work and have fantastic chefs cook for you? And, he calls himself "The R&B Hippie Neo-Soul Rock Star." I just call him my really talented friend! RAHEEM DEVAUGHN will perform "Friday (Shut The Club Down)" from his critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated CD, "Love Behind The Melody," which has hit #1 on the R&B charts. I promise that you will love him as much as I do. Plus, while we're grooving, we'll check in with the GMC Highway To Ellen crew. If they don't get lost, they'll be in Houston so we're going to have our favorite Texans, EPHRAIM SALAAM and CHESTER PITTS, take them out on the town!
Tuesday February 19th - Josiah Leming
Emailhola soy romina de argentina la verdad me encanto la idea de darle una oportunidad a josiah quien tiene una vos increible .
por ultimo quiero decir que me encanta el programa
un super beso chauuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Dear Ellen:
I have just seen Josiah sing and agree with you he should have been given another chance. Thank you for promoting and encouraging young talents such as Josiah.
Congratulations for your show
Javier from Bariloche Argentina
Ellen, thank you for having Josiah on the show. I always wondered how he was doing after AI. He was my favorite.
Do keep us posted on how he is doing with his career.
Good Luck Josiah!!!
I'm hoping you will continue to help Josiah and let everyone know when his CD comes out. I'd like to buy it. He shows real talent.
Ellen, you are officially awesome in my eyes for helping Josiah out like that!! if i was rich and influential i would love to do the same ;) I'm rooting for him all the way!! He's too good for AI anyway
Thank you Ellen for having Josiah l. in your show he is such a talented young man, and so sweet. I think he is super cool and should have satayed in american idol he is a star in my eyes.
I wish him the best of luck and will love to buy his music and he will probably be great in the movies or t.v.
God Bless,
Valerie A.
I'VE WATCHED IDOL A FEW TIMES AND 1ST CONTESTANT I REALLY FOLLOWED AND HOPING TO WIN IT -- IS JOSIAH AND HE WAS CUT SO FAST. ARE D 3 JUDGES ON MEDICATION, OR WHAT?...
HE'S SO PROMISING AND TALENTED; DIFFERENT FROM THE REST. I WAS COMPLETELY SHOCKED THAT HE WAS LET GO...HOPE HE DOES SOMETHING FAST ON TV.
hi ellen !
love your show
im waiting for josiah to release his album!!!
hope it would come out soon.
Hi Ellen,
Thank you so much for giving Josiah this chance to again show the world his talent. Of all the Idol wannabies, he is the one that they shouldn't have let go. Josiah, I am a fan and will always be. Can't wait to get a copy of your album, I know it will happen, just hang in there buddy. I am from Singapore, if you need to expand your fan base here, count me in... Hope to see you here in one of your future Asia tours...
I loved Jesiah, I was very sorry to see him go. I too thought he should have been in the top 24. I will keep an ear open for him, and look forward to hearing him sing again. I totally enjyed his voice. Yes, I'll buy your album.
love from Pa
We were visiting America from Norway and saw you on American Idol and have been routing for you and fans ever since. We will definitely buy your music. There was something decidedly pure and unique about your talent. Hang in there Josiah and continue to believe in yourself. Sometimes a downturn is the best thing that can happen to you, because it makes way for another door to open that may be the one you were waiting for - that you were born for.
Thanks so much for having him on you're show. I was so disappointed when he wasn't picked to continue to the top 24, i was really looking forward to seeing more performances from him. It makes me so happy to know that he got the chance he deserved!
Josiah Leming rocks and he should be on American Idol, he's at least better than the first 6 guys that left. Thanks for letting him on the show and giving him some cool stuff. GO JESIAH!!!!!!!!!
From the moment I saw and heard him sing Grace Kelly on American Idol, I said to myself, he's going to be the next American Idol. I was so shocked and in complete disbelief when they cut him from the show. He really touches my heart, and I'm always glad to see video clips of him singing and being interviewed. It makes me happy. He is also the reason I am a huge Mika fan now. They share some similarities, I think, in their philosophies from what I've read. I will definitely be looking for his albums and concerts which are sure to come in the near future. Hurray! for Josiah.
thank you soooo much for giving josiah another chance! i've fallen in love with him ever since his first audition and was absolutely devastated when he left Idol. (i think i cried more than he did :) i really apreciate your generosity towards him and wish him the best. YOU CAN DO IT JOSIAH!!! p.s. (josiah) i'll be the first one to buy your album! Love Ya!
MAN THAT KID CAN SING............pulls at the heart strings. He is a star and will be a bigger star because he moves so many of us that are most often difficult to budge.
hi ellen
i saw myself in josiah the first time i saw him on american idol..I've been a fan since then and fell in love with his music and his talent...the time when he sang mika's "gracekelly", Paula was right that HE CAN MAKE GUYS THINK HE'S COOL AND MAKE GIRLS FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM...and Simon was right too about him being A GOOD KID..i do love him...i wish every good things that he deserve to have..and thank you for being one of his way to success.
he's one heck of a good soul
Hello Ellen! My name is Bobby and I am also from Morristown, Tennessee. I knew Josiah, or Joey as his friends knew him, long before he became a hit! We were in elementary school together, middle school, and even high school, that is before he dropped out! Joey is an extremely wonderful person and I hope that he does well in life! I just wanted to thank you for everything that you've done for him and he is a genuine person so I know that he is thankful as well! God Bless You Ellen!
-Your fellow gay, Bobby
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hi Ellen i am a huge fan i am 12 years old and i live in san antonio texas. My parents are divorced so right now i am in mexico wisiting my beaner dad haha. You are amazing. i wish i could go to one of your shows one day. My mom likes your show also, but she doesnt sseem to understand that i want to see you live. and i would dance with you because i am an amazing dancer. you are reall pretty and talented. by the way you have very pretty eyes. hopefully one day you can help me out and make my dream come true of meeting you. now i sound like dr.suess rhyming. well i just wanted to let you know i am a big fan, and i hope i could save enough money to go see you, but im pretty dumb because i have no idea where your show is. but anyways please help me and make my dream come true
-a very very big fan
Gabby Ramos from San Antonio Texas
Posted by gabby ramos | July 16, 2008 11:02 AM