American Idol v. the Braddy Bunch: 'Rickygate' Is Mysterious

The same source that tipped Cream off that Ricky Braddy would be a finalist on American Idol now shares details on "Rickygate." Apparently, the Belmont grad's fan site was issued a cease-and-desist order by the FOX network and taken down. Then moved. Then a mysterious anonymous comment appeared on Noop Dogg's site, explaining FOX's position. Weird!

1st... 2/18/09 (11:38 am) - Cease and desist letter is sent to www.thebraddybunch.com claiming unfair advantages given to Ricky from site. 2nd... 2/18/09 (6:30 pm) - Site goes down! With clues leading fans to Joe's Place Blog.

3rd... 2/19/09 (afternoon) - Riddle is provided to Joe's Place Blog leading fans to www.missingsquare.com.

4th... 2/19/09 (afternoon) Vote For the Worst publishes story.

5th... 2/20/09 (early morning) An anonymous comment is placed on Anoop Desai's FanSite in reply to a story they put on their site about The Braddy Bunch.

6th... 2/20/09 (morning) Post is added in response to the Anonymous posting on Anoopdog.com at www.missingsquare.com.

7th... 2/20/09 (morning) Another post is added about RICKYGATE at Joe's Place Blog.

NOW... we're left scratching our heads... hoping that Ricky will be granted a spot in the Top 12 through a WILDCARD during week 4 of American Idol.

Crazy, huh? Why would they care so much about Ricky if they were going to send him home the same day?

I don't know. I just don't know!