American Idol Results Recap: Wednesday, April 23: Carly And Her Amazing Technicolor Tattoo Reach The Point of No Return

If you’re like me you enjoying finding out tidbits, trivia, and behind-the-scenes scoops. Like a cat, I’m naturally curious, and while I don’t donate any of my money to the National Enquirer, I DO want to know.

Ran across these nuggets from Tuesday night’s taping...

~ I TOLD you those Children of the Corny have no sense of rhythm. Someone was actually injured with all that out-of-time waving and cranking of elbows last night, necessitating the intervention of on set paramedics.

~ Those young girls who fawned over Puppy Love while he sat with Ryan? Mostly his sisters. OK, Nigel, that’s just gross. No wonder all involved looked skeeved out and uncomfortable.

~ The poorly preserved dude in the crowd whom some of you mistook for Amy Winehouse? That was Paul Stanley of KISS. Paul? I hear Beth calling ... and she wants her Botox, Restylane, and eyebrow pencil back.

Now, many of you took umbrage with how we musical theater buffs took some of the kids to task over poor performances, mangled lyrics, etc.

Look – I said I freely admit that I know these songs well. And I further admit that means I have a higher set of expectations for anyone who attempts them. Kind of like how we all cringe when someone announces they are climbing Mt. Whitney again.

BUT, when it all boils down, this is a show about PERFORMING.

And I have certain expectations for those who have pursued this dream and have come this far. One of them is that they get a tad familiar with the song they have chosen. Another is that they learn the words.

It has nothing to do with certain Broadway tunes being molested last night. I would have the same expectations if they announced a KISS night, with Paul Stanley and his eyebrows as mentors.

I acknowledge the pressure. I "get" the stress, the lack of sleep. I sympathize with them knowing that their every panty hose choice, every closed eye or licked lip, every tie selection, every hula hoop set of earrings is going to be put under the global microscope and dissected.

But again, this is what they signed on for.

Step up, or bow out, kids. That’s All I Ask Of You.

(Like you thought I’d go the whole precap without at least one ALW reference.)

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With the six kids assembled on the stage, Ryan spoke of last night being one of the most "dramatic shows yet, and for one of them, it’s the end of the road."

As the camera panned, I admit, more than most of the past seasons’ final six, these all have very distinct styles, very targeted demographics, very real reasons for still remaining. Yes, some will obviously sell better than others, but whether it’s a Disney sitcom for Puppy, a folksy, Carole Kingy type CD for Brooke, or an indie deal for Castro, they all can look forward to some measure of success in the future.

Plus, they all have great smiles. Notice that? There has been some serious Zoom whitening going down from week to week.  Mr Tidy Bowl doesn't get my toilet porcelain that white.

WOW – over 38 million votes last night. Talk about burning up the phone lines. I swear, if we all end up with cell phone tumors hanging off our heads a couple years down the road, I think we have a strong class action against Nigel, don’t you?

A quick hello to the judges: Randy Bedazzled Jacketson; Paula with an off the shoulder black dress, which was definitely heading further south on the right. You just know Ryan got a bird’s eye view of the Grand Tetons (Titons?) as he walked behind them; as he passed Simon, who was *GASP!* dressed in black, he kissed him on the wittle head. Simon looked like he was going to smack Ryan in the wittle wee wee.

He then intro’d the GROUP SONG, the kids singing All I Ask Of You from Phantom, accompanied by ALW on piano.

I must say, for a song never intended to be a choir number, the kids did a nice job of it. I know it helps to be backed by an entire string section, but they all did their best to pay homage to one of Phantom’s best loved tunes. Even ALW seemed pleased, although when it was over, he stood and went to hug Carly, but was apparently scared off by The Mystery Lady of the Bicep glaring at him.

(Someone, anyone, squash the mosh, please. Those insipid kids waving their gangly arms is distracting, ridiculous, and looks like a bunch of swamp cattails waving in the stagnant air.)

After the first break, Ryan reminded everyone that the AI Summer Tour kicks off in Glendale, Arizona on July 1, and will visit 48 cities this summer. Head to AmericanIdol.com for ticket information, or to ebay to sell your soul for a couple front row seats to see Puppy lick his lips up close. If you go, don’t throw panties, please throw Chapstick or a barrel of Carmex.

Ryan then rolled the video recap of last night’s performances, and since I already rewatched them earlier today, I felt absolutely no guilt in hitting that FF button and damn near spraining my thumb.

He then was joined by ALW on stage to chat about the kids' performances, calling Jason’s selection of Memory as "the most curious song choice I’ve ever seen in my career" and defending Brooke (a little) by saying starting and stopping "happened a few times on the panel last night."

Loved the shot of Paula pouting as Simon pointed to her.

ALW answered Ryan’s query about what he would call a love song for Simon and Paula with, "Time to Say Goodbye, I Can’t Miss You If You Won’t Go Away, or Bleeding Love."

Go, Andrew.

The next break brought us back to the Ford Vommercial, and this time, I swear I saw Satan lurking in the background. These poor kids truly are forced to sell their souls ...

This week’s genius work borrowed from A-ha’s iconic 80’s video for Take On Me - they sang Tainted Love - with little Webkinz David A playing the part of the artist whose drawings come to life. (Although I don’t recall anyone in the 80’s video having atomic hair like Brooke’s. And the 80's had some serious stHAIRoids.  I swear, Brooke was playing Follicula, Queen of the Planet Polyesthair.)

Cars raced around, Syesha vamped, David C consented to having red hair extensions strapped to his forehead, and at one point Puppy tried to channel a Pit Bull while they all danced angrily, but face it, the boy is all Pomeranian.

For those of you who need a little mental Clorox to remove the stain this Vommercial left behind on your retinas, here’s A-ha’s video.

After selling more Idol stamps – this week: Fantasia - we got to endure a really awkward couple minutes as Ryan rolled a video of Dubya and Laura (dressed in a shawl like Whistler’s mother) talking about American Idol and Idol Gives Back. Laura is a fine speaker (reader of cue cards), but I couldn’t stop staring at GW’s doofusy grin and posture while she talked.  You could just imagine Cheney off to the side with a remote control.

Finally it was time for some results. With only six kids left, there will only be two silver stools from now on. He called out the Davids, and while I know they wasted time with banter, let’s be honest, them both being announced SAFE was about the most anticlimactic moment EVER on American Idol. It was as predictable as my dog’s morning bowel movement.

Ryan then talked about the four remaining kids waiting backstage to find out their fate. Priceless! The camera caught Jason full on yawning in boredom.  Come on, Dreads.  At least fake a tad of tension, huh?

After another break (I don’t mind them so much now that I know we will all be suing Nigel in five years for cauliflower sized tumors hanging off our ear lobes...fill that bank account, Nigel!), it was time to ... waste some more time by rolling a package about all the former Idols who have been embraced by The Great White Way.

Diana DeGarmo has been in Hairspray; Fantasia got rave reviews as Celie in The Color Purple, the show in which Lakisha also found a home this past December as the Church soloist who opens the show; Tamyra Gray, AI’s first official shock elimination, is currently starring in Rent; and Clay Aiken joined the hilarious cast of Spamalot several months back, polishing his performance skills, and developing a new appreciation for just how many muscles it takes to dance on one's knees. From the looks of the clip, he’s doing well with both.  (Although that bowl of hair needs rethought.)

Next up, Simon’s chance to shine as his newest protege’, Leona Lewis, took the stage. As she emerged in a short Marilyn Monroesque dress, the spotlight from backstage shown right through, making it possible to see all the way up to her ... um ... monthly Bleeding Love area.

Seriously, could no one close the stage doors faster than that?

Leona is beautiful, has a stunning set of vocal cords, and I do love her single, but the way it is being played twice an hour on every radio station, it is quickly being beaten to death. I so dn't want to hate it, but we're about one more week away from Bleeding Ears.

As she danced and sang, there was one awkward moment when she appeared to do a Michael Jackson crotch grab – ugh. No problem – we were quickly distracted by the stage exploding – TWICE.

Yes, fire canisters erupted as she hit her two biggest notes, as if we wouldn’t notice without the help of the stage being detonated.

Back to the results, anyone?

Ryan called out Syesha, who had actual tire swings hanging from her ears, and Brooke, who just looked sad and tired.

A few moments of meaningless banter and he then announced that it was Brooke who would be heading to the Couches of Comfort, and Syesha to the Stools of Stool (think about that one).

Brooke actually looked broadsided., but Syesha, Mayor of the Bottom Dwellers, took it in stride, keeping her smile in place.

Another break and Carly & Dreads were summoned. Carly offered that she chose Jesus Christ Superstar because it was "more fun, more me." Jason just stated, "I really don’t want to sing right now."

And for a moment, the smartass in me loved him.

For a moment.

That moment quickly vaporized as he was announced SAFE and Carly was put in the bottom two.

To keep things interesting (read: waste more time), both girls got to reprise their songs from last night. I think that’s actually better – no one likes the whole, "America thinks you suck donkey teabags, go home, but first, sing, circus monkey, SING!"

Carly had a good time with JCS, sounding better than last night, and then Syesha resang One Rock ‘n Roll Too Many, although the effect was seriously diminished by the JEANS, t-shirt, and yellow sweater.

One last break and Ryan asked the judges what they thought about the bottom two. Randy said he was "shocked" and felt like it was "a bit of a popularity vote this week."

Um, ya think, dawg?

Personally, I think all of America needs to wash their hair tonight. It’s quite obvious where our collective heads have been shoved the past 24 hours.

Paula warbled on about having "never seen this much relaxation and joy at this stage" than on the faces of Carly and Syesha. Yeah, THEY. SEEMED. THRILLED.

When it was all said and done, Carly was given the boot, and Syesha was given the reprieve.

And I sat here thinking how completely unfair this outcome was.

I know Carly did not ever have the fanbase of the Davids, and that Syesha has been called out for coming off as a wannadiva, but they were so much better than the majority of their competitors last night. Certainly neither one was going to win this thing, but they absolutely deserved at least one more week to say Hello, Again and tear up a Neil Diamond tune. Can’t you just hear Carly ripping into Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show?

As they rolled Carly’s "journey" tape, I must say, if anyone has undergone a transformation, it would be her. She started as a rough looking, yellow eyed-blue tongued caterpillar and has emerged from the AI stylists’ cocoon a polished, sleek haired, smokily made up performer.

The show ended with Simon apologizing to her for giving her the compliment last night, calling it "the kiss of death", and added that "you can leave with your head held high."

As opposed to Puppy Love, Dreads, and Brooke who should hang theirs tonight. I think all three of them are decent enough people to know that they dodged a bullet and did not earn their way through to next week based on last night’s show.

But that’s it for this week. That’s what makes this show still marginally interesting. Tune in next week as Neil Diamond does indeed drop by – what’s this?!? He has a new CD dropping on May 6?!? What a coincidence!

I have only one request. Someone needs, nay! – should be required - to sing Forever In Blue JEANS.

Comments

[Leigh in FL]

First! Yay! Carly went home!

[Michelle in il]

It should have been Brooke. Carly can work a stage.....Brooke does Nothing!!! She cant dance and hardly moves and is 99% of the time behind an instrument. I just think a real AI is one who can perform and not just rely on vocals!!!

Very disappointed in the outcome and this season in general

[Rudy]

Wow, you are fast tonight, and still amazing!

I am excited to say I actually called this one.

ILY......home tomorrow!

[Matt]

I'm a lurker and slightly embarrassed that this is my first post, but not embarrassed enough to not say what is begging to be said...
"developing a new appreciation for just how many muscles it takes to dance on one's knees"

I am confident that Clay has a well developed sense of the muscles required to be on your knees for extended periods.

[Cheryl]

Another Yeah - America finally woke up - The obnoxious Carly has finally been voted off - I was cheering so loud I woke my husband up and scared the sh** out of my dogs!!!
Definitely agree that Brooke should have been in the bottom two and not Syesha.

[Louis in Florida]

I'm irritated! Dreds and Brooke should have been stooling it based on their latest misperformances, with Brooke saying adios. So AI got 38 million votes; how many hundred thousand different people does that represent? They won't do it because the blown up stats make FOX look good, but the technology is out there to limit the number of calls from a phone number. Ten calls per phone strikes me as a good voting limit.

[ChickyChick (Kathy)]

I am shocked and disgusted with AI - As soon as they put Syesha in the bottom two - I knew it was going to be one of those sh*tty votes - Dreads and Brooke (and probably Puppy Luv) should have been in the bottom two - it was very clear to me tonight that AI is nothing more than a popularity contest. Even tho I was tired of Carly's faces when she opened her mouth wide, she was so much better than those three. Carly exited with grace and should be proud of her performance - she and Syesha were amazing last night and they did not deserve to be in the bottom two. To compare her performance with Dread's and Brookes is like comparing Filet Mignon to Hamburger - Jason was just "dread"ful, Brooke was pitiful and pouty and Carly gave it her all. What a complete rip-off.

[Jackie in GA]

What?!?!?! Rudy is coming home, and we had no countdown??? Geez, Linda, give us a little warning. Welcome home again, Rudy.

As for AI, I have never been a fan of Carly but did enjoy her performance last night better than most.

I really wanted it to be Syesha going. She was good last night, too, but her comments about being someone else while singing that one certainly sounded from the heart. She has tried every week to be somebody else.

I really thought Brooke would be going, and I would have been sad. As a true Carole King fan, I have always Brooke's style of singing - not always liked her songs of choice but I do like her voice - mostly when she's at the piano.

Like most, Puppy is just on my last nerve. Send that boy to study hall.

Still not being a big rock fan, David Cook did amaze me last night. Thought he did a great job with a great voice.

As for Jason, I am well aware he is not everyone's cup of tea, and I've really been waiting for the dreads to go, but I just adore him. I love his style of music, and he's so dang pretty to look at. It helped that he did a such an amazing job on my all time favorite song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." I had never heard it done quite that way. I listened the next day to the original and was brought to tears by IZ's rendition.

As a theater fan as well, (and because Randy was once in a production of Joseph), I was disappointed that no one did a song from that show. I think Jason would have done better with either Any Dream Will Do or I Close My Eyes.

[Lynn M]

Of course AI is a popularity show. If the prize for winning it is a recording contract, I want to know that the winner will make a CD that I want to buy. It takes more than one performance for me to determine if I like an artist enough to buy his or her CD. And just because that artist is forced to sing something outside of his wheelhouse - and does it badly - doesn't mean I'm going to stop wanting to buy his (or her) CD when it comes out. Jason singing ALW badly (which I don't agree that it was all that bad) doesn't mean I don't want him to do well. I want to buy his CD.

As good as Carly was last night - and she was very good, I admit - I don't want to buy her CD.

Actually, I really - REALLY - want to buy David C.'s CD. But Jason brings the fun and the pretty and I like him a lot, so I want him around as long as possible. So thanks to all who kept him alive for ND week. Should be a good one.

[Cheryl]

Beware Rudy's coming home - it is going to be a boring weekend in DMSville!!!

[Cheryl]

P.S. Loved the ILU from Rudy to you!!!!

[Cheryl]

Meant ILY

[justadiversion]

Well I think tonight totally sucked. Brooke and Jason should have been in the bottom two -- no other way to look at it. They were both a mess. Even with Brooke's "do-over" she still did not sound good.

As far as them having to sing something they don't want to sing (or don't know or don't like), well that's a part of this competition. If they don't want to do that, they should not audition for AI.

Brooke's time has come and she better thank her lucky stars she got through that mess last night. And Jason...well to me he is a one-trick pony. I don't say he doesn't do the one-trick well but he can't do more than that one trick. So I definitely would not buy his CD either.

Unfortunately with the way this is turning out, I think Syesha might as well pack her bag now to go home next week. She was phenomenal this week and it didn't matter. And Brooke and Jason...they don't have to do anything right, just show up.

Oh well...thankfully David Cook is still there.

[Dolf - Amersfoort, Netherlands]

Didn't get this one.
I thought David A. should definitely belong in the bottom this week for forgetting half of his song.
Or at least it should have been noticed by any of the judges.
Randy saying to Carly this wasn't her best performance... unfair. It WAS her best performance!
Kinda lost the connection with the David A. pimping judges this week.
I mean: what new side of him brought David A. in the last 6 weeks?
It all feels very very unfair what happened last night.

[Theresa from Virginia]

Typical AI stuff -- booting out those more deserving first based on popularity (think: cuteness to the young female voting population).

Carly has a beautiful voice and I like her a lot, but she just never made the connection with the voting public -- same for Syesha. As Paula said -- the fan bases are established.

But Carly will probably do well in her post-AI life, so I don't think we should feel too bad for her -- the sting will wear off!

Think Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson!

[Paul Klemme, Austin Texas]

Carly and Sayesha in the bottom two, and Carly going home? The two best performances on Tuesday, and this is their reward! Actually Carly may be better off NOT winning because now she can concentrate on finding a "voice" (ahem) and cutting an album that will give serious credit to her formidable pipes. I know I'll buy it when it comes out! Next week it HAS to be Brooke or Jason, but it'll probably be Sayesha (and I'll bet she knows it). Lost a lot of what little respect I had left for AI this week...

[Kathy in FL]

I was never a Carly fan, but I didn't think she deserved to go home, yet. It's more of a popularity contest at this point. Have a great weekend, Linda and all!

[AnnieJJ]

Matt!! Good one! I agree that Carly was robbed of at least another week. Based on Tuesday's performances, Jason and Brook should have been the bottom two and Brook should have gone home.

[Tom]

Disappointed exists only if you look at AI as a talent show. It's much more a personality contest (explain David A's ranking any other way). Carly never connected with the audience. Brooke got the sympathy vote. Dreads made it on his looks and past performances.

I guess this expresses some of my bewilderment of the constant pimping of David A. He's not going to sell any records; his fan base doesn't buy ballads. I see him disappearing into Taylor Hicks obscurity after the Idol tour.

[Connie]

I've watched AI from the beginning and I can tell you it's ALWAYS been a popularity contest. AI really does need to LIMIT the calls from phones, just the way Dancing with the Star does. Interest is fading with AI because of their voting tactics.

[Ginger]

Brooke is the new victim of VoteForTheWorst so maybe they saved her?
I knew Carly could only go so far with those tatoos - and maybe "middle America" didn't like Superstar? Who knows.
Does anyone else think Leona Lewis could use a choreographer? She kept grabbing her crotch and doing the poop squat - looked really weird because she looked so lovely in that dress and heels. The crotch grabbing made me think that the "Bleeding Love" had given her cramps or something.

[pkeelan]

Linda, thank you for the great belly laughs this morning. I loved the Carly and her Amazing Technicolor tatoo title. We were shocked at the bottom two like everyone else. When I go back and look at blogs, though, so many people thought Carly screeched the whole way through, and were just turned off by her. Maybe it does make sense that it was her last night. She had a good voice but her demeanor - from her face (eyebrows, makeup) to her tattoos, to the look on her face when she sings, to her song choices - was just harsh. It is not something people consciously choose to watch/listen to. Maybe in her new professional life someone will help her make the best of her talent.

[KelBel]

Linda, thanks for confirming that WAS Paul Stanley in the audience......I was talking w/ my mom on the phone when the camera panned to him and she said "Who is THAT?" I said, "Paul Stanley?" LOVE that I was right, lol!

[Kelly in PA]

So disappointed in last night. Brooke or Jason should have gone home. The best two were the bottom two. What a crock! I agree that AI should limit voting. Those little tweeners have nothing better to do than text votes for Puppy Luv all night long. That really sways the votes. I say 10 per phone. That is still lots of votes in houses where everyone has a cell. It is such an inflated number. So stupid. But... I agree they want to inflate that number so they look more popular. So stupid and unfair.

[Katy]

When I saw Dreads yawning, I SOOO wanted him to be given the boot. But Simon was right, it's popularity at this point - Dread's sparkling eyes and toothing shit-faced grin bought him another week.
And my TV now has a chip in the glass from the brick I hurled at it when Ryan said Brooke was SAFE. ARRRGGGGGHHH!!!!!! I am SOOOO sick of her boring performances, pouty bottom lip hanging and dagger eyes when Simon criticizes her. She better get the boot next week or my TV may not make it!!

[katy]

That was supposed to be "toothy" not "toothing" :-)

[Tess in Florida]

Can't imagine too many more seasons of AI. Such a disappointment to me this year.

Not a carly fan but thought others were more deserving to leave this week.

[Lori in Texas]

Well, I'm really not being smug here, but I called the bottom two and the one to go home about halfway through the show last night. I kinda shocked myself with that, too. After thinking about it, it just made sense to me that Syesha & Carly would be the bottom two (based on this season's voting history) and that Carly would go home (based on the actual performances Tuesday night).

Was it right? No, not in my opinion. IMHO, the bottom two SHOULD have been Jason and Brooke, with Brooke going home.

[Kerry to Ginny]

So it was Paul Stanley? Well, I was kind of close - I said Alice Cooper or Marilyn Manson - some other wild rocker dude not wearing his makeup. Paul Stanley fits the bill!

At this point, I don't think I care who stays, goes or wins. We all know it's a popularity vote, primarily controlled by tween girls.

It would be better if they had a DWTS combo-style vote - part audience, part judges. It's entertainig to see the judges snipe and carp, but it would be better if the things they said mattered. And I'm sure Simon would be a lot happier too.

[Kerry]

So it was Paul Stanley? Well, I was kind of close - I said Alice Cooper or Marilyn Manson - some other wild rocker dude not wearing his makeup. Paul Stanley fits the bill!

At this point, I don't think I care who stays, goes or wins. We all know it's a popularity vote, primarily controlled by tween girls.

It would be better if they had a DWTS combo-style vote - part audience, part judges. It's entertainig to see the judges snipe and carp, but it would be better if the things they said mattered. And I'm sure Simon would be a lot happier too.

[Susan]

Anyone notice that while Sayesha was singing, the camera went for a second to Carly and Ryan having some kind of heated conversation over on stage right?

[Thomas J.]

Carly is gone.

Excellent.

Now if we can get rid of Archuleta, I'll be happy. I am so over this kid.

I agree with most that Brooke should have been sent packing last night. As soon as I saw how they were being grouped, though, I told my wife, "Watch this. Brooke's safe. Jason's safe. Carly's going home." I don't know why I guessed it right, I just did. I guess I've been watching this show too long...

[Thomas J.]

By the way - the "Excellent." in my previous post should be read in Montgomery Burns' voice. I just thought you should know.

[sue in Md.]

Silly people, your votes don't matter! The powers at Idol decide who stays and goes. From a music industry pto view, Carly was just good karaoke, shrieking during the chorus, but back to karaoke....she has an ordinary voice, nothing you would recognize on the radio. Brooke on the other hand is SO marketable, the looks and that distinctive singing voice. She and Jason will do a fine job on Neil Diamond songs, Seyesha, not so much, she had her 5 min of fame. I just hope someone forces Archuleta to sing Cracklin Rosie. Ha Ha.

[Laura from Iowa]

Thank you for identifying Paul Stanley. My husband and I were like: "we should know who that is" and I said: "Linda will tell us in her blog." Ha! I knew I could count on you.

[Mike Burns]

Was I the only one who noticed the "Strangers on a Train" moment last night when Syesha was out in the audience? Everyone in the audience was dancing and clapping and having a good time. EXCEPT Mr. "I plan on living off my son for as long as he lasts" Archuleta. He stood there, staring straight ahead during her entire performance with his hands in his pockets. Not even a head bob.

Nice.

The elimination makes sense. This is way past the time of the season when fans pick their favorite based on incidentals not involving singing. And cutely befuddled with dreads trumps icky tattoos every time. Also Syesha has always had a hard time connecting with the audience. This week being a notable exception.

And Jason? He'd been in the hospital and was on antibiotics. So that whole yawning and not wanting to sing was understandable. Choosing Memory in the first place was not, however, was not. But he got lucky.

[Gary]

Anyone care to project / match up the contestants with Neil Diamond songs for next week? Think they will pick from the oldies (Sweet Caroline, Kentucky Woman etc)? Will David C do his own style workup of Girl, You'll be a Woman Soon, America or Holly, Holy? Will David A go safe / with his own ballad style and pick September Morn - or maybe Hello Again?

[Sonia in MO]

I don't think Carly deserved to go home last night, but I didn't call her as the AI weiner, either... especially after they way she was promoted at the beginning. I am shocked that Brooke and Jason were not in the bottom two - I figured at least one of them would be there. Oh, well.

[Sonia in MO]

Ooops..that should have been AI "winner" not weiner. Good grief, that's what I get for not spell checking before posting.

[sue in Md]

who's gonna sing travelin salvation show!!!!!!LOL

[chris]

I never did get Brooke and Jason. I can't conceive either of them will do well cutting a CD. The only music I have so far downloaded from ITunes is David Cook. I hope he wins it all!

[Gayle in Iowa]

I FINALLY figured out what Carly's tatoo reminds me of!! Does anyone remember the creepy 3-D picture Phoebe had on "Friends"? I cant remember what she called her. I want to say 'Matilda' or something like that. Anyway, I caught a better glimpse of it last night, and it just hit me. Shouldnt have been her though. Should have been Brooke or Dreads. Nice recap Linda!

[Jamie in WI]

I saw the crotch grab too - and just knew you would comment on it Linda. Maybe her vagisil wasnt working...lol

Carly actually got the words right last night - but it was sad to see her go. I thought she did an awesome job with that song - but part of me wonders if people who are not familiar with the Jesus Christ Superstar musical - or the songs from it, were offended by it & thought she was being disrespectful or blasphemous.

Brooke & Jason better really bring their game next week & if David A. sings Sweet Caroline - I may vomit!

[sue in Md.]

So sorry Carly won't be around to sing Neil Diamond's Coming to America. LOL< LOL

[Kitty Pimp]

Well I was wrong about Dreads going home, happily wrong. He is pretty eye candy. I love DC's voice, but Dreads has DC beat in the pretty boy category. The yawn shot of Dreads was funny. It made me think that Dreads is like Farmer Bob from the "It's only a Plant" book, it just makes him sleepy. Dreads should lay off the weed before going on stage :)

Carly did not deserve to go home, Puppy deserved it the most but that won't happen. Puppy has no personality and is really getting old. But he will most likely win and then never be heard from again after the tour. But not like Taylor Hicks as Tom stated. Taylor Hicks actually has a very successful 2007 tour, sold out most dates, and is recording another album now. He opened for Earth, Wind & Fire in New York last year and still has a faithful following. Puppy will disappear much faster than Taylor. Puppy’s target audience has the attention span of a 5 year old boy with ADD. They will move on quickly to their next heart-throb and leave Puppy crying alone in his room.

[ginny]

first off there have been a few comments on here today that have reaally raked my nerves...folks saying things that should not be said...stupid, ignorant comments...intollerant bullshit...im really peeved so i shall not mention the offenders of MY morals...this is the first time ive gotten so upset in this blogg...

ohh anyways... linda have a wonderful weekend

i am sad that carley left but then again i was dumbfounded when melinda left last year way too early ...

btw on tuesday when ryan asked the girls to come up to hug david he did say they were his sisters and not groupies...

thanks for clearing up who was the mess in the audiance...but i dont know who paul stanley is...kiss maybe???...and im not ignorant to popular music...just if hes a rocker well ok then i dont know..
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chicky...i compeletely agree with your post...thank for voicing it...

i keep trying to make this point about brook...i like her style of music...i like her stage presence...(carley simon had stage fright so bad she had to cancel half of her concerts)...her being seems so innocent...she is refreshing...honest...and yes confident...how else do you think she could have stopped and gone on???...i love how she looks into her husbands eyes after each time she sings...she is human...she doesent have tatoos you all can make fun of...she isnt fat...she isnt a puppet...she isnt a bartender at a gay bar...she isnt trying to make each song country western...she doesnt have dreads to chide her for...shes real...and as for the comments i said pissed me off here today...all i can say is..."LET THE PERSON WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE"...hummm...no takers eh???...g.

sorry for spelling errors...look out world ginnys in a mood...hahaa

[Jessica to Surph]

I was sad to see Carly go, but not at all surprised. I agree that Jason and Brooke deserved to be on the stools. But, if Carly gets a record deal (which she probably will), I'll probably buy it. Same with Michael Johns and David Cook. Those three are the only ones I've really enjoyed this season.

And for those of you who mention limiting the number of votes per phone line - and allowing the judges some decisive input on their performances (like on DWTS), I think it's a novel idea, but it'll never happen. I'm not convinced the voting system even matters - I think the producers may very well be the ones who decide who stays and who goes - the votes are obsolete. Nothing more than a gimmick to get people involved/invested and so Ryan can announce how "popular" the show is every elimination night.

[Jessica]

(Sorry - forgot to remove the "to Surph.")

[Gary]

Ginny: calm down - not worth getting upset over blog comments. I agree w/ you re Brooke - she was my favorite female singer from the start. Combination of Carly Simon and Carol King - and also Rita Coolidge (my "old-time" favorite - "Second Story Window" and "Seven Bridges Road" have always transported me to better places, and her version of "I Believe in You" is just beautiful).

Brooke needs to gain more confidence in her ability - whatever happens on AI she will do OK w/ a CD of appropriate songs, as will Jason. As good as IZ's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is, Jason's version is totally unique, as is his "Hallelujah".

[Stacey]

I agree with Jessica - I think the votes are manipulated by the producers for:

A. shock value
B. ratings boost
C. to freak out the viewers
D. All of the above

(My choice would be D.....of course!)

I find it SO hard to believe that Brooke and Dreads weren't in the bottom 2.
This is a SINGING competition people, NOT a popularity contest!!