[silent_jonny]

The starts off immediately with a group song including all of the finalists except for Jessica and P2--and of course Jermaine Jones.

After the group song, the also-rans (dressed in white) form a line on either side of the stage stairs. The judges are introduced and high-five everyone on their way to the table.

Seacrest announces 132 million votes were cast last night. He then introduces the final two, Jessica and Forehead Vein.

The audience reaction is ... subdued.

[Mark was here]

I dont get the plad shirt with the scarf.