Billy Bush Apologizes For Unintended ‘Idol’ Spoiler

Those watching ‘Access Hollywood’ on Wednesday thought Billy Bush had offered a spoiler, especially for west coast viewers who watch the show on tape delay, when he said, “I’m afraid Elliott [Yamin] is gone tonight. It is shocking.” Bush offered an apology and wrote on his blog Thursday: “Which in hindsight, I can now see how that might have made it appear that I was giving away ‘Idol’ results – that is, had I actually known them. I didn’t. And I certainly didn’t mean to ruin the excitement of watching the show live.” While not explaining the remark, ‘Access’ had segments on Katharine McPhee and Taylor Hicks, but nothing about Elliott, so Bush probably meant he was “gone” from the ‘Access’ broadcast.