Dave Navarro’s love for Jordis couldn’t save her tonight, as she became the next contestant booted off of Rock Star:INXS.
Controversy was stirred as,  instead of the more deserving Mig,
J.D. joined Jordis and Suzie in the bottom three. Is there an Oceanian
conspiracy at work? We’ll know if Mig performs the unofficial national
anthem of New Zealand (“Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House) next
week. Seriously, I heard that song at least once everyday while
vacationing in NZ – sometimes two or three times – and the song’s
17-years-old! Then again, name another Kiwi rock band…I rest my case.

Early
in the show, J.D. was given the encore as the result of fan voting last
night, something I missed while casting my ultimately meaningless votes
for Suzie. INXS also performed the song they debuted in the Recording
Studio Clinic, with the 5 remaining rockers (in the contest, not in
INXS) sharing the vocals. They were also joined on stage by Dave
Navarro, bringing the total number of guitarists performing the song to
4. I guess INXS thought they’d better have back up since they’re old
and you never know when someone might break a hip.

Jordis
started off the bottom 3 performances with “I Need You Tonight.” She
did an okay job, despite missing a cue, but the song showed that her
vocal style is better showcased in other styles of music. Suzie
followed with “Never Tear Us Apart,” which she performed in her bottom
3 appearance on the show’s first elimination episode. She’s really the
only singer left who can sing loudly without losing her control, and
she interacted well with the audience again. Mig was sure he was next
and was stunned when J.D.’s name was called. Mig tried to grab J.D’s
hand but was shrugged off as J.D. headed to the stage to perform
“Mystify.” It was my favorite performance of his yet.

All of the
members of INXS made a point of reassuring Jordis that, even though she
didn’t suit their band, she has a bright career ahead. Dave went so far
as to say that he loved Jordis, receiving a polite, “I love you, too,
Dave,” from her. Hey, you never know when you might need a petite
celebrity guitarist to help you with your solo album (assuming that
Prince isn’t available, of course).