Jon Moses and Jeff Anderson eliminated from ITV's 'Superstar'
Published Jul 20 2012, 23:00 BST | By Greg Laing
Jon Moses and Jeff Anderson were eliminated from Superstar tonight (July 20) in a special double eviction.Jon had sung U2's 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' earlier in the show, with Andrew Lloyd Webber criticising him for being more "Jesus of Las Vegas" than Jesus of Nazareth.
Jeff sang Led Zeppelin classic 'Whole Lotta Love', and was told he was "one sexy Jesus" by Dawn French.
© ITV
© ITV
The two were joined for the sing-off by 41-year-old Roger Wright.
After performing Jesus Christ Superstar's 'Could We Start Again, Please?', Lloyd Webber eschewed reality TV protocol by announcing without any dramatic pause that he would save Roger.
He then immediately told Jon that he had made "an incredible amount of progress" and that he would have a "fabulous, fabulous career".
Turning to Jeff, he said he had "no doubt" that the performer would one day play Jesus Christ Superstar's title role, but explained that the young man was currently "our baby Jesus".
Both contestants spoke graciously, with Jeff praising his talented opponents and the "iconic" judges, and Jon saying: "Thank you so much."
Another contestant will leave during the show on Monday, July 23 at 9pm.
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Cannot Believe Jeff Anderson was voted off Superstar, we thought he was a sure winner and planned on seeing the show, but not now !
July 22nd 2012 at 6:28pm
A shock that Jeff was eliminated He would have been a brilliant winner I believe. .Roger seemed sure he was staying.Interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 21st 2012 at 7:04pm
A shock that good looking and expressive Jeff was axed over Roger but wasn't surprised at Jon going, Jeff should do Rock of Ages perfect in that. My mum is an avid theatre goer and wants Nathan to win, says she wont go if Roger is picked. Says he'd be better in Porgy & Bess or Guys & Dolls. Why is this contest on during the biggest summer of sport in years? and Bradley Wiggins efforts have been shoved to ITV4. It's on every night an hour and a half is too long, shame it couldn't have waited for a year. In my opinion Shayne Ward/X Factor stars are already perfect for Jesus a waste of time this show. Shame on you ITV for ignoring the rare Olympics could've shown this weeks ago then the Let's Get Gold thing now. Bad timing many are enjoying torch relays,festivities etc a wrong time and channel, I agree better on BBC.And weather's getting better.
July 21st 2012 at 5:02pm
Really hoping Roger wins this. So glad Jon left - really don't enjoy listening to his voice at all.
July 21st 2012 at 4:20pm
I think Jeff should have stayed! and as for the song "could we start again please" i think Roger needed to as he seemed to be having trouble singing it. not sure what Andrew was listing to as it was not what i was thats for sure!
July 21st 2012 at 4:00pm(+1 like)