American Idol Results Recap, Wednesday, May 6: Rock A BYE BYE To Our Baby Girl

It's been a busy week in Idol Land, what with Paula finally admitting an addiction to prescription painkillers (Understatement of 2009: They made her "get weird".), the stage goblet inverting itself and showering the people we love with neon, and stage manager Debbie being struck down by the Gods of Stairlandia - how dare SHE, a mere mortal, dare to trod upon Mount St. Seacrest?!? - she was rushed to the hospital when the stairs began to retract, leaving her dangling like one of Paula's 130 pound earrings.

And let us not overlook Constantly Smarmy-oulis being nominated for a Best Actor Tony for his role in Rock of Ages. As Theresa from Virginia said yesterday in the comments - surely the end is nigh and we should all be getting our affairs in order.

(Hmmmm, let's see...I think I'll start with Jon Bon Jovi, then George Clooney, then, wait, no, make #2 the guy who played Dante in the Sex & The City movie, and then...huh? What was that? OH. Not those kind of affairs? Well, crap...)

As this results show is crammed with more extras than a Billy Mays infomercial (Call now to order your 30 gallon drum of Oxy Clean and we'll throw in this deluxe set of bunion pads! But wait! Call in the next 42 seconds and not only will you get the bunion pads, but I'll throw in my grandmother who has bunions, and a Ped Egg with which to scrape her feet! But WAIT! The first ten callers to recite the preamble to the Constitution will each receive a replica of the last dump I took in 2008 AND FREE SHIPPING! What a deal!), let's get to it...

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The lights flashed, and Slash, that man of many follicles, but few words, filled the screen, "You have to deliver rock 'n roll with sincerity or it's not rock 'n roll."

You're right, Slashter. And last night showcased high priced, sincere Fed EX level deliveries from Adam and Allison, while Kris and Danny delivered like budget carriers, Joe's Mail & Stuff and Take It To Them Your Own Damned Self.

The video clips highlighted Danny's disembowelment and that spontaneous hug between A&A after their duet - still made me smile 24 hours later.

Ryperbole: WHO will graduate from the Idol School of Rock? (Jack Black should kick your toothpickian ass, Ryan.) And WHO will just get schooled? T.I.A.I.

The graphics rolled, and then Ryan, once again summoned from on high, flowed down Mt. St. Seacrest to pool at the base in a puddle of styling mousse, Versace, and spray tan. His news? Over 64 million votes had come in for the Top 4 who sat on the Silver Stools of Salvation.

The judges were ready for a packed night - Randy looking like the red hot lava bomb he is in a bright red-orange, or was that orange-red, shirt (someone call Crayola for a final ruling); Kara wore a strategically cut out black dress which highlighted her cleavage and her armpits; Paula was wearing her own hair and a tank that appeared to be made out of Othello game pieces. Her necklace was actually a curtain tieback from the Liberace display in Vegas. Simon balanced them all out in black - the color of death - the color of someone's Idol dream dying.

And so it began... the night of everything but what we came for. Results? We don't need no stinkin' results! We have No Doubt! We have Daughtry! We have a GROUP SONG, a Vommercial! We even have Paula Freakin Abdul set to perform!

With that, Ryan rolled the Ford Vommercial, an homage to Fusions no one can still get a loan to buy. In this one, the kids were paper dolls cavorting about as they chased the only 3-D thing available - the car.

I swear, you just know some AI intern gets a nerd boner every week when they are allowed to open up the Movie Maker program on their Mac and create these things...

The Vommercial rolled right into the GROUP SONG, performed LIVE - School's Out - with Slash's hair and top hat on lead guitar.

Adam and Allison looked like rock stars - black leather, cool boots, Adam's pants a bleachy tie dye dream - he looked like a lead singer. Danny and Kris, in their t-shirts and plaid, looked like they were ready to lead the prayer group at the local retreat. WWJD? Well, I guess not wear leather and chains.

The song was fine - aside from Allison's microphone sounding like the cheap kind that comes with the American Idol Wii game. Towards the middle, she and Adam tore into the song together, and then like obnoxious little kids when you're trying to take a prom picture of your teen, Danny and Kris poked their plaid heads in and ruined the shot.

As for Slash? Look, I can barely get two chords in a row right on Guitar Hero, so watching his fingers fly over that guitar was humbling. When it was over, Ryan asked about last night's performances to which Slash's hair replied, they "worked out great."

The first break brought us back to small talk with the kids, the highlight of which was Danny admitting that after watching the playback of "the scream", "It's my funniest moment on American Idol. I laughed all night."

So did we, Danny. So did we. (Although my dog whimpered a lot throughout the night...)

Ready for some results? Ahhh, hell to the NO, people. This is American Idol. And American Idol on Wednesday nights is a nonstop Whore-Out-A-Thon! Rooster Seacrest is our pimp and tonight's first offering? Paula I-Used-To-Be-Relevant-And-Desperately-Want-To-Be-Again Abdul!

Rooster rolled tape of his homegirl, reminding us she used to be a Laker girl and danced with cartoon cats. Oh and he subjected us to snippets from her Randy Jackson produced song from last season, Dance Like There's No Tomorrow.

This time she was on stage with a new song, I'm Just Here For The Music. She certainly wasn't there for the singing, as she did not do any. Pre-recorded - no judges or contestants in sight - it began with her gyrating atop Mt. Seacrest with red fabric flames flowing through the air.

And there she was. Singing through a vibrator, wearing something from Skanks On Ice - a tiny, bustiered, frilly negligee of a dress - surrounded by the Ryan Seacrest Dancers - all in suits and ties.

I will give Paula this much - she is 46 years old and looks fabulous, hell, she can still do the splits. My thigh muscles contracted so hard just watching that move, I think I need some Icy Hot and a Geritol.

Poor Matilda - kicked, thrown around, demeaned. But not as much as Paula demeaned herself by then crawling on the ground like some 20 year old Pussycat Doll. Then she did a stage dive into the sea of Seacrests.

Like I typed last night - Oy.

I was embarrassed for her. It was just all a little sad. A little Britney-one-year-ago.

The song ended with the Paularazzi hollering at her, "Will you be back next season?" Her reply? "I'm just here for the music!"

Ba dum, DUMB.

The lights went down and the screensaver graphic was left illuminating the words: Live. Love. Sing. Dance. XOXO, Paula.

AFTER THE MUCH NEEDED BREAK

(it takes a while to adequately wash one's brain with Clorox to remove mental images gone wild), Paula joined Ryan on stage. Hmmm, that tank was actually a full length gown, and forget Othello game pieces, she was actually wearing an entire snake.

Oy².

Ryan asked why she waited this long to perform on Idol and she gave her best beauty queen response, "It's the most undeniable happy place to be - on stage."

Awwww.

This led into another pre-recorded pimping - this time for No Doubt, which seems to have forgiven Gwen Stefani for leaving them in her solo dust, and decided to embark on a tour which - Gee, what perfect timing! - kicks off in Vegas next week.

 Gwen was in full No Doubt regalia - tight black pants, a lime green bra, white tank top, a sparkly towel hanging from her ass, big black boots, her hair Cinnabonned all over her head.

They performed Just A Girl, a hit from back in 1995 - made even more popular by being included in both Clueless and Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (guilty pleasure). Gwen postured and vamped, but it was a little bit like watching Paula. The attitude was cute, acceptable back when she was YOUNGER - these days though, it just seemed forced. Especially the drop to do a few push-ups midsong.

I honestly thought the highlight of the whole thing was AFTER the song ended and drummer Adrian Young, apparently auditioning for the touring company of Swan Fake - b/w leggings, white tank, a tutu, and matching mohawk? - bopped across the stage.

Oh well, blasts from the past can be fun and I'm sure their tour will be just that.

More commercials - my God, I should have brought a change of clothes, packed a lunch, strapped on a Depends...- and then we were treated to a video packaged highlighting what's ahead for the three who manage to come through the night intact. THE TRIPS BACK HOME!!!! (insert thunderous drumbeats)

Blake, Jordin, Carrie, David 1 and David 2, Bo, Taylor, and Elliott (loved seeing his Mom again - she was a doll, and obviously so overwhelmed at the outpouring of support for her son during his trip back home) all enjoying crowds, applause, the keys to the cities, limos, jets, grandmas with I LOVE BLAKE on their boobies.

Good times. Good times.

Ryan then pointed towards three empty stools (probably had ice for lunch...I'll wait for you to get that...).

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Ready? OK, good.

The four came out to center stage, he recapped their performances and the judges' comments, and then, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER (words he would stress seventeen more times before the end of the show) he sent Kris to safety - and NO ONE was more surprised than Kris.

Yes, Season 8's official underdawg managed to make it into the Top 3. From never being seen during the auditions to having a silver stool all his own. Quite an undertaking and a testament to his likeability and talent. (Just don't make him rock out again, please.)

But who would be going home?

Eh. Who cares? We have DAUGHTRY in da howse!

Season 5's shocker, Chris Daughtry, eliminated in the number 4 position, an offing that worked to his advantage - quadruple platinum album, three Top 10 hits, fastest selling rock debut in SoundScan history - was back to introduce the first single off Daughtry's upcoming July release, Leave This Town, called No Surprise.

I love Daughtry. I love Chris. Their songs get heavy play on my iPod - so I just sat back and enjoyed it all - even those carefully scrolled sideburns of his - they looked drawn on with a Sharpie.

Chris Daughtry is the real deal. That's why it did not matter that America effed up - we got it right in the end - and the plaque Kris presented to him after the song proves it - that debut album? Screw 4 million albums - it has now sold over FIVE million.

ONE MORE BREAK

and we were back with Danny, Allison, and Adam. Stressing again - "in random order", Ryan sent Adam to safety. No big surprise there. If he had been sent packing, there would definitely be something rotten not only in Denmark, but every nation in the free YouTubeable world.

And finally, "after the record setting vote of 64 million, Danny .... you ..... are SAFE.

OK, Danny bashers need to acknowledge this moment. Can he sing as forcefully as Allison? No. Is he a style guru like Adam? Um, refer to plaid shirt. But in his moment of triumph, he did not even crack a smile - he immediately turned and held Allison.

Danny Gokey may not be your eardrums' favorite wax melter, but he IS a nice guy.

That left Allison to watch her journey tape, tears on her cheeks, and a standing O from the entire audience - even Simon. She then reprised Cry Baby - which I'm sure is what she wanted to do, but she held it together.

She'll be fine. Because at the end of her journey video, it was Slash's mound of hair which summed it all up, Allison "kicks ass over most 30 year olds I know."

Yes, she does. And she's a doll. I'd buy some shades now, Allison, the future looks so very bright for you, you'll need them.

Comments

[Tom L]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gokey's mediocre talent triumphs over a girl with real talent??????!!!!!!!

As my wife commented last night, that's it for AI this year. We'll check out what's on the other channels. We'll come back when we have a copy of Allison's album in our hands.

Thanks for the recraps, Linda. You've outdone yourself this season. I hope next year the producers can get away from trying to manipulate the audience .

[Karen]

I quit watching AI this year; Tuesday night was the first I watched all season. Allison was my favorite of the night. I liked Adam and Kris, but I couldn't even make it through Danny's song, so I missed the screech heard round the world. I might try to watch next week, if only to see how 2 of those guys managed to stay in longer than that very talented young woman. Probably the only time I've ever liked a teenager on this show, what a shame.

[Liz in CT]

Amazing recap, Linda. I'm in my kitchen giving you a standing "O"....and now I have to pee from laughing so hard!! YOU Rock!!

"O" <========standing

[amy in NM]

Here is the review from my 8 year old boy.
When Paula danced and "sang" - he said, "Man, even I'm bigger than she is." And then - "Why is trying to act so YOUNG?"
When No Doubt came out, and Gwen started to spaz dance and do PUSH-UPS, (ahem) he says, "Man, she has had WAY too much coffee."
So when Allison got kicked off, he lost it.
He starts crying and says, "I am so mad at America! Mom, I really need to cuss right now!!"

We consoled ourselves with some ice cream and all was right with the world.

[Tom]

Click! Sound of my TV changing channels. I have absolutely no interest in watching the rest of the season. The most talented singer with the biggest upside is gone. What a boring final three this is going to be. I'm thinking with that Paula Abdul performance the show has finally jumped the shark.

[Jamie in WI]

I am thrilled Danny is safe! He's the hometown boy here! He will be all over my local TV & Radio tomorrow! ADam & Danny finale - Adam will win.

I hated no Doubt - push ups? WTF - I had flash backs to JAck Palance at the Oscars!
Paula was meh - an OK song, but obviously trying to regain her youth....bathing in blood may be next!
Daughtry ROCKED!! LOVE LOVE LOVE him!!

I may buy AI tickets - just so I can see Adam & Allison sing together! On sale saturday!

[Fran]

I will definitely miss Alison and hope her name and face stay out there in entertainment land. Yeah, you can't really go by Danny's "screech" to say whether or not he should be in the top. Just poor song choice, for sure, but, in general, he does have a nice voice if he can find a genre that fits him. Better than Alison? Hell no, but I guess more fans. Anyone ever see any of the Idols on tour any year? I'm curious how those things turn out.

[KelBel]

Why is it that America seems to only want to vote for the prepackaged, precocious, someone has already told them how to act, what to wear and what to say teenagers? (coughArchuletacoughJordinSparkscough)
I loved Allison precisely BECAUSE not only could she SANG, she was awkward, adorable and REAL. America voted for Hokey over HER? I didn't read one positive thing about him after that performance and I just don't get it. I don't care how nice he is, he didn't deserve to stay after that horrid performance and I don't get people's thinking that voted for him.

[KelBel to Linda]

Oh and Linda, very very funny recap!!!! Thank you!

[ChickyChick (Kathy)]

I think it's time to call in Ernst and Young or the prestigious firm of Price Waterhouse. I demand a recount (or, in the words of my favorite conspiracy theorist - Bull and Shit - there was no count, the outcome was what the producers wanted period.) Allison was the only reason the finale would have been interesting - SPOILER ALERT...Adam is going to win. Sorry if I ruined it for anyone, but theres no way in hell GOkey or Kris can beat him - at least Allison would have given the contest a fair shake.

Clickity Click Click, I'm done with Idol.

[lizzieb]

I was bummed.
Allison is good. I'm pretty much done too. Til they reel back in next year.

[Paul]

Sadly, I predicted this would happen, and it's because, as Linda said, 10 year old girls vote much more often than any other demographic, and I guess they wanted to BE with Kris than be LIKE Allison. She'll be okay; as I said yesterday, look at Daughtry; he finished fourth and has 5 million album sales? Don't worry about Allison, I think she's well on her way to superstardom, whether she wins Idol or not. Being the winner does not guarantee lasting fame (Taylor Who?). Talent will win out.

[Janelle]

I was thrilled that Danny didn't go home too, because I didn't think I could sit through Dream On again. Sorry to see Allison go.

Gwen has one week to get in shape for that tour. She was out of breath by the time she got down the stairs, can you imagine an entire show?

Please American Idol producers! Remove the stairs!!! If I see one more person walk down I think I'll puke.

[Lurker]

Very impressed with Daughtry again... His band is named after him; He was the one who starred on Idol. But time after time while talking about his success, it was always "we" (him and his band), never "I". What a class act.

[Linda S to Lurker]

I like that about him, too. It's always about THE BAND, not just about HIM.

[UpNorthWIGirl]

Chris Daughty finished 4th too. Could be the best thing that ever happened to her.

[sparky5805]

Now I know I'm warped - my first thought when I saw that pic of Smarmy-olious was an inflatable doll.

[ginny]

i dont believe the vote counting...never have...its all done for the impact on the audiance...why not allow us to see the votes???...cause they arent telling us the truth...i think last nights show sucked donkey di*k...i adore adam but no one left can give him a run for the money...and now there is a new reality show called..."im a celeberty...someone get me out of here"...and guess who is in it...sanjayyyya...a celeb???...hahha yeah right...linda thanks for the recap...totally funny as always...almost as funny as gewn acting like a crack head...not like i would know what a crack head would act like...but im sure she comes close...enjoy the weekend all...hugs...gin.

[Kathy in FL]

Great recap, Linda! I'm also sorry to see Allison go. I voted for her, Kris and Adam on Tuesday, in hopes that they'd be the top 3. I'll finish out this season of AI but I'm not sure if I'll watch next year. I really hate the obvious producer/judge manipulation this year. It happens every year, yes, but this season it seems more blatant than ever. Hee hee, love the pic of Constantine.

[Irish M]

Needing something to get the picture of a Grandma with bunions out of my head. Thanks Linda! Glad Kris is still here, shocked that Danny did not go home. I still can't bring myself to watch the screech.

[Tracey from NH]

"Anyone ever see any of the Idols on tour any year? I'm curious how those things turn out."
Hey Fran,
we went the year Carrie won (our first season watching), Taylor (yuck!), and David Cook (yum!) - it was a lot of fun, and we really enjoyed it. Don't think we'll go back this year, though...

[Another Lori in TX]

No one was more surprised that Kris was safe than Kris - what a great look on his face! Off to Conrad, AR!

I'm sad that Allison is gone, she was a real girl (as someone else mentioned above). My 10 year old daughter voted for her and was upset when she was voted off. But, she'll still do well, I'm sure.

For the rest, Paula was a mess, Daughtry was great (I'm one of the 5 mil. albums sold and will contribute to the next one too), and No Doubt was a fun blast from the past.

Season 8 Idol - Adam Lambert

[Stacey]

This is a singing competition......Paula is a judge....and she LIP SYNCED.....PLEASE!

[Mom of 6]

Oh, so sad to see Allison go. I would have been sad to see any of them go, though.

Both my husband and I love Chris and Daughtry, but he sounded like he was in too-high of a register last night, he was so screamy. I'll bet he was probably sick or getting there. Seeing him perform there was like he never left AI.

As for No Doubt and Gwen's appearance and antics, they are all very much her No Doubt ska/punk role. She was crazy years ago and very physical in her performances (push ups then, too!) I used to admire her then for her physical strength rather than model-thin look, which she has grativated to in recent years.

My best laugh was watching Ryan interviewing Slash after the group song. He said that he wanted to remove the glasses but I'm so glad Slash didn't...Ryan was like a little, insecure school girl who didn't want to show that he was scared. Slash probably keeps all that hair around his face so he can smirk at such dunces indiscriminately. Heh!

[Fran]

Thanks Tracey from NH. It just seems like a fun weekend to make out of going to see the Idols. A couple different years, I wanted to go but never quite got it together. I was thinking of it again this year, but not sure yet. Thanks for your input!

[Toni in Dallas]

I feel like I had ice for lunch, empty and needing to pee on something after last night. I'm beginning to think people are right, that the votes don't count. Who in their right mind voted for Danny after that song rape? As for Allison, I believe she will be just fine as I bet there where record producers lined up outside the back door.
Oh, and Linda, LOL on the Jack Black reference. He's one of my favorites, and I did quote him when Danny made it through last night. FUCKALUCKADINGDONG!

[Cindy in Dallas]

....and lip synced badly!!!

I may bitch and gripe about not watching AI next year, but I'll be right there in front of the TV when it starts again in January.

[Joe L Otown NY]

This show is so fixed it worse than boxing. Someone said it earlier Allison was the only one to threaten Adam, and America might just do like they did last year and finaly think for themselves and they could not allow that to much money at stake. Great as always Linda. To all the Mothers out there have a wonderful Mothers Day

[Katy]

I think I agree with Joe L - I tried to call and vote for Allison and could NEVER get through - - what, did they just take that phone off the hook? She deserves to be in the top 2, and IMHO, was/is the best voice this year.

[Brad]

Thanks for another great recap Linda. But, I think I'm with Tom L... I'm done with Idol this season. Allison was the only interesting one left. I like Adam and all, and Kris is good too but don't care enough at this point to keep watching. I'll be back to read your recaps though!! By the way-- who the heck is voting for Danny?? I want names!

[Theresa from Virginia]

Thanks for the recap Linda!

What everybody else said! (can't add anything new)

[Nineth Moncivaiz]

I can't believe Danny is still there. he is an ok singer, but Allison was great. I am done with AI, Adam will win no matter what, he deserves it but it would've been fun to see Allison on the top 3 or 2 maybe.

[Valerie]

"I'm the Mary and your the Rhonda."
"YOU'RE the Rhonda, you're the Jewish one!"

[Joanne]

Roomie and I were both rather pissed that Allison got the boot last night. Danny deserved to go, not her. I'm rather hoping it's a Kris/Adam finale here. I like Kris and he's different enough to compete with Adam and appeal to a different segment of the audience. Danny to me has always come off as rather smug and arrogant. And yes he's been hyped to the skies by the judges but to me he really hasn't lived up to the hype and that gawdawful scream is still stuck in my head. What I really liked was what Ryan told her at the end, that he just knows he'll be playing one of her records soon. True words Ryan, and very kind, but that's one thing I'll give Seacrest, he really does empathise with the kids there, and I don't think he's faking that. I'll watch the next two weeks because the finale is going to be interesting, but I'm real tired of the blatant producer/judge manipulation. It was just so bleeding obvious.

[ddie]

If you want to see a Paula Abdul video you will really LIKE, watch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQ-XDKKRcA

Also loved the Romy and Michelle reference. I didn't know anyone else besides me who saw it and liked it.

[KelBel to Joanne]

I listen to our local top 40 station when I go to pick up my daughter from school and Ryan is on for a couple of hours so I sometimes catch his interviews with the voted out AI contestants and or people involved. EVERY single person at the end of the interview has thanked Ryan for being so wonderful, caring and giving to them, they literally gush about how awesome he is w/o any sort of prompting whatsoever. I've heard SO many people say that about him. I think that's probably why he's not involved that we know of. He literally lives and breathes his work. Love me some Ryan!

[Jane]

I cannot for the life of me, figure out how Allison was voted off and Danny is still there! I had really hoped that Danny would be going home last night. His performance on Tuesday night was horrific. And why do they feel it necessary to WASTE the first half hour of the results show with so much fluff??? I literally left the room during the group song, No Doubt's performance, and Paula Abdul's performance. The show could have been put into a half hour with one performance only and of course I'm talking about Daughtry! They are awesome! And I agree about Ryan. He does seem to really care about the contestants, although he does waste an awful lot of time on both nights. Too much fluff all-around. Concentrate more on the contestants!

[Mom of 6]

KelBel, you made me realize something that hadn't ever made it out of my subconscious on AI -- Ryan does have his good side! Now that I'm thinking about it, I can see how his experience as emcee on AI and as a radio host really complement each other. I mean, as a radio host he is interviewing people all the time with the end to making his subject look good. On AI, his job isn't to critique, but if he has time he usually will pull something negative from a critique and question that judge (usually Simon) further, so as to get a more constructive criticism or something more concrete for the singer. It often seems like he asks just the question that I wanted to know. Either he's reading my mind or he's reading Linda's recaps.

[audreyf]

I still say I don't care who wins, Allison is going to outsell all of them and have a lot longer life in the biz if she stays true to herself. Linda, I swear you are on FIYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! This recap was hil-freakin-larious! You totally rock!

[Dallas]

Wow, it appears that you might be a tad bitter about something other than AI. Sorta frightening...

[Ame in upstate NY to Dallas]

What do you mean, Dallas?

[Lisa]

Fran,

My daughter who's 8, me and my mother went to see the AI concert here in Kansas City last year and we REALLY enjoyed it...of course, we are the home of David Cook so it was extra special! The format of the concert is nice...they start with the #10 voted out who normally sings a couple of songs and then when they get to #5 they usually sing 3 songs each and I know last year David Cook sang 4 songs...also they have a few duets and group numbers thrown in there too. I would recommend going, we all enjoyed it!

LIVE for your recaps, Linda. I'm starting to get bummed thinking that it will all be over soon. Will you recap SYTYCD???

[JJane]

pPaula's "performance" was embarrassing & humiliating. it's like music has progressed, but SHE HASN'T. She's still stuck in the 80's, doing the same beats. moves and sounds that she did back then. I was embarrassed FOR her! The fact that she looked so obviously pleased with herself was just one more example of how far removed from reality this woman really is. I think Paula has talent (no doubt) but she just needs to bring it up into this century. What worked back in the 80's just looks stupid now.

[JEN]

The ONLY contestant who has never been in the bottom 3 is Danny. I think that says alot.

David cook was never in the bottom 3; nor was carrie underwood, nor was taylor hicks. I think danny has a huge fan base of soccer mom types and stands a good chance of winning.

this isnt all about singing, this is about liking the singer. Remember good old Melinda Doolittle?? she was a FABULOUS singer to listen to, but so not interesting to watch or think about.

allison -- she's great too, but she seems out of the normal defined teenage role; she sang edgy older songs and never seemed youthful. Nothing wrong with that; but it obviously didnt go over super well.

I predict a CHRIS/DANNY finale. Not what i necessarily want, but Adam has been close to going home alot!

[Kerry]

I'm with JJane - Paula's moves need to be freshened up - she looked like Vintage Janet Jackson. I thought it was her back perhaps that limited her to the stiff moves, but changed my mind after seeing her being picked up and thrown around by the dancers - that required a little flexibility. And the song itself was pretty 90's too.

Most people aren't voting for a contestant on the strength of one performance, so that's why we still have Danny Hokey with us. My guess is he's getting the votes from the older set, Adam is getting the mid-range voters, and Kris is getting the little girls. People are likely voting first by can they sing (not necessarily the best, but at all) and then by who they think is cute.

I've been to 3 AI concerts - Carrie, Taylor and David Cook (protested year Sanjaya was on there). I had to decide by this week if I was going this year, and I passed. I like Adamn, and it would be cool to hear him be able to let loose and sing, especially when he will be going for the "performance", but just don't care enough about the others to bother. Meh.

[Kerry]

Ha! Didn't mean to type "Adamn" - no pun or double entendre intended. Just can't type! :)

[Jamie in WI]

Danny is in milwaukke today! he was on my morning news & now my local radio station is waiting for him! They are playing many AI artists songs including DAnnys songs from his performances. He is putting on a mini concert this afternoon & throwing out the first pitch after singing the national anthem at the Brewers - Cubs game! GO GO GOKEY!!!

[Toni in Dallas]

I never thought I'd say this, but it looks like a good day to be in Texas. Go Go Home Gokey!!!!

[Ramon]

I have a feeling Adam is not going to get this one. He tends to polarize people. Somebody completely non threatening like the screamer is right up America's alley. I have a feeling that Danny might win but won't have such a great career. He is just not that interesting. Kris could go really far post-Idol. He is a great musician and has great ideas. But I am only buying Allison and Adam's records.