Judges walk out in disbelief, because this time it was the viewer's heartthrob, 'Mumbaicha Mulga', Amey Date who has been voted out of the show. Good singers were constantly being voted out, but this time it was very hard for the judges to accept the vote-out of one of the strongest contenders Amey Date. On the announcement of Amey's elimination, Sonu Nigam suddenly stood up and spoke on behalf of the two other judges that they wouldn't want to be part of this decision that India has taken to oust Ameya from the show!

"Viewer's don't know how to vote? Or I guess… I am expecting too much from Indian audiences… how can they vote out Amey Date? He is a true singer… Wonder how others garnered more votes than Amey Date!" cried Anu Malik painfully.

What might seem as an emotional outburst to many of the Indian viewer's, this is the reality of reality television. No barricades and no security could stop the audience from breaking into an uproar as the name 'Amey Date' was announced. Unlimited tears, emotions and protest engulfed the sets of Indian Idol as the man with the finest talent of music had to bid farewell to the show. The entire audience along with the judges were screaming for a Re-Match.

Taking control of the situation was the 'Man' himself, "I do not want a 'Re-match' as it is the people who have made their choice. It would not be fair to Anuj. It is not Anuj's fault that he has received more votes, he is the viewer's choice at the end of the day," consoled Amey.

"Time and again, viewer's have witnessed singers being voted out of the show, but Amey's failure is a true loss to the show… Indian Idol will not remain the same!" said Farah Khan with tears in her eyes. In complete disbelief of the outcome of the viewers votes she further added, "We really should look at a rematch in Amey's case as he is a brilliant singer and if he were to get out of the show right now it would mean a real defeat of upcoming and deserving Indian talent. We appeal to the audiences to wake up before it's too late!!!" continued ace choreographer and director Farah Khan.

Commenting on the unexpected development and change of course on the show in its near final stage, N.P. Singh, COO, SET India Private Limited, said "Indian Idol is an international format reality show. We have to adhere to the basic format and there is no scope to make alterations. The show invites people at large to choose their own Indian Idol and it is the votes of the people that determine the winner at each stage. The voting process is sacrosanct and Indian Idol truly remains a show of the people, for the people, by the people. Sony Entertainment Television will confine to the format followed world over and will not be looking at a rematch."

The elimination of Amey Date leaves us with the top three finalists of Indian Idol Series 2 – Karunya, Sandeep, Anuj, and the show must go on.