Canadian Idol Fans Watching American Idol

[ross 1]

I know my kid was telling me you can vote up to 50 times online and keep repeating that if you know how to proxy so maybe a little vote stuffing is going on. Maybe we might see some changes in the future about how the voting works. I would prefer to let the judges have more input down to the last 4.

Honestly, since the whole point of the show is that America votes on who advances and who wins, I don't really care who the judges want. Even if shock eliminations take place, that's one of the few authentic things about the show to me. I mean, if the judges have more input, why not total input, and eliminate voting? If it's not 100% based on votes, it's not the same show at all.

I have no idea about vote stuffing but these conspiracy theories always seem to be in reaction to some favorite being eliminated. It's like the power texting thing. Since anyone's fans can (and do) power text, I guess anyone's fans can power vote online. It seems like a level playing field, to me. Casey's fans have access to the same technology, after all.

 

[PoliticalNick]

Honestly, since the whole point of the show is that America votes on who advances and who wins, I don't really care who the judges want. Even if shock eliminations take place, that's one of the few authentic things about the show to me. I mean, if the judges have more input, why not total input, and eliminate voting? If it's not 100% based on votes, it's not the same show at all.

I have no idea about vote stuffing but these conspiracy theories always seem to be in reaction to some favorite being eliminated. It's like the power texting thing. Since anyone's fans can (and do) power text, I guess anyone's fans can power vote online. It seems like a level playing field, to me. Casey's fans have access to the same technology, after all.

I can see your point on how the show is framed as total input from the voters. I guess where I see the problem with vote stuffing is the demographic of certain contestant's fans. Teen Idol type contestants are more likely to have fans that make use of the technology and have the time to do it which brings some unfairness into the mix, but I guess that is also the main demographic they are marketing to so the end result should be someone who will generate the most revenue within the largest record buying group.

I suppose I am just a little pissed we almost lost someone I really like.

 

[ross 1]

I can see your point on how the show is framed as total input from the voters. I guess where I see the problem with vote stuffing is the demographic of certain contestant's fans. Teen Idol type contestants are more likely to have fans that make use of the technology and have the time to do it which brings some unfairness into the mix, but I guess that is also the main demographic they are marketing to so the end result should be someone who will generate the most revenue within the largest record buying group.

I suppose I am just a little pissed we almost lost someone I really like.

I hear you, man.

Well, there's always accusations of that, one way or another, but this year I don't even know who the teens are supposed to like. The first person who comes to my mind, that the media would probably say is the teen heart-throb, is Stefano. Then again, he didn't do too great, either. Who did you hear the vote-stuffing was supposed to favor? I'm interested.

I'm more or less neutral on Casey, myself, so I would have to say it's at least partly his own doing that he was at the bottom. But to be fair he hasn't felt well, so who knows how much time he's had to prepare for his performances? The past two weeks they've seemed hastily assembled or ragged, to me. He hasn't sounded great, either - he's hit some notes not quite right. It's still a singing competition and if your singing is off, you're usually gonna wind up in the bottom three.

Anyhow, he's safe, hopefully he starts to bring it, again, and everyone is happy.

ETA: This poor guy is a mess, btw.

'American Idol' Contestant Takes Fall After Show

3/26/2011 12:55 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

"American Idol" contestant Casey Abrams -- who got voted off the show Thursday and won a save from the judges -- was so overwrought with emotion after the show, he began hyperventilating and then fell to the floor in the hallway.

We're told "A.I." staffers helped Casey up and put him in a chair so he could calm down.

Ironically, his song choice Thursday was "I Don't Need No Doctor."

Our "Idol" spies tell us ... Casey felt horrible that the judges used their save for him, saying "I feel really bad that other [contestants] might have to go home now because they [the judges] used the save on me."

Casey had a rough day Thursday. He got a blood transfusion in the morning because of ongoing problems with internal bleeding.

 

[SleepinIn]

I suppose I am just a little pissed we almost lost someone I really like.

Me too PoliticalNick! I'm glad they used the save to keep him there and ultimately make the tour. It would have been a shame to see him leave before seeing what he really brings to the stage. I don't think we've seen it yet in the live shows and I agree Ross his health problems have been a big factor in that. I hope it's all not too much for him, but maybe knowing that he made the tour will help him. I hope so - I really like him.

IMHO the top 11 going on tour was probably a response to how well the show has done this year. A reward to all of them for getting and keeping the viewer interest sans Simon. They probably really didn't want to lose any of them on the tour, since they all have a different vibe. And that will help get different bodies in the seats tour time.

 

[ross 1]

I don't see much difference between a top 11 and a top 10 making the tour, to be honest. I think there are several weak people in the group, so I don't personally feel like it's so strong a group that they just couldn't cut anyone from the tour at this point because it would be a huge loss. I think it's a lot of nonsense - though I could use a stronger word.

IMHO the top 11 going on tour was probably a response to how well the show has done this year. A reward to all of them for getting and keeping the viewer interest sans Simon.

Maybe - I don't know, SleepinIn. But, if so, why reward the top 11? Why not the top 12, or 13? I think there might be another reason - though I have no idea what.

The ratings haven't been up from last year - they've mostly been down - so I'm waiting for all the hype about it being a great season to be reflected in the ratings, I guess. Of course people assumed the show would fail this season - but that may have been a case of underrating the popularity of the show.

 

[SleepinIn]

Of course people assumed the show would fail this season - but that may have been a case of underrating the popularity of the show.

I think that's it exactly. There was an assumption that the show would fail without Simon. I think the contestants performing well - as a whole - aside from the judges - was key this year. Because so much was said about last year's contestants being boring or whatever - for them to recapture the interest of the public - and the media - was a big thing.

 

[ross 1]

I think that's it exactly. There was an assumption that the show would fail without Simon. I think the contestants performing well - as a whole - aside from the judges - was key this year. Because so much was said about last year's contestants being boring or whatever - for them to recapture the interest of the public - and the media - was a big thing.

You lose me at this point because they may be "performing well", overall - as a whole - but as individuals they are so lackluster. That's the funny thing. I would have to say Crystal, Lee and Casey from last year are all better than anyone from this season.

 

[SleepinIn]

There were a LOT of sketchy performances, last season...There was a lot of feeling...this is going to be good...then...no...no it isn't. I'm not saying we didn't have good performances, but fewer people IMHO did well each performance night. Last year it was Crystal, Lee, Casey occasionally, maybe Mike, Andrew once (lol) .. but I don't know they didn't give an overall feeling that as a group they knew what they were doing or were comfotable on stage. This year although the styles of music may not be to my taste, I can't deny that they sang well.

It's still early days though we're still not past top 10. They've got lots of time to annoy me.

 

[ross 1]

This year although the styles of music may not be to my taste, I can't deny that they sang well.

Yeah, but are you enjoying it - considering the styles of music are not to your taste? Just curious, because I can only enjoy this show so much if they don't start playing something I like and playing it in a style I like. Jacob Lusk? Makes me want to put red hot pokers in my ears. Katelyn Epperly? Not great, but did not make me want to maim myself.

Okay, I exaggerate, but I think the show could have given me two or three people who do music I can like and relate to. It wouldn't have ruined the show.

I'll agree the show is more popular this year - that's not hard. lol. I think there's a large cast of B- to B+ singers. (People who can sing, good singers, nothing brilliant). That makes it a good show, overall, but maybe I don't care if it's a good show, overall. Because I don't care about the ratings or any of those MJ's blog concerns. I think they forgot to put any real A+ talent in there. Maybe it's deliberate - they don't want front runners, they want a good, mediocre, blandly talented cast of types. Maybe. I don't know, I'm not them.

But every one of these singers seems to be good while having some fairly significant drawback, and that bothers me because when I try to picture the finale I can't picture anything exciting.

The only other thing I want to add is I'd like to hear more about your opinions of these singers, the music they do, why you like them or don't like them. And you don't have to be nice!

 

[SleepinIn]

Yeah, but are you enjoying it - considering the styles of music are not to your taste? Just curious, because I can only enjoy this show so much if they don't start playing something I like and playing it in a style I like. Jacob Lusk? Makes me want to put red hot pokers in my ears. Katelyn Epperly? Not great, but did not make me want to maim myself.....

But every one of these singers seems to be good while having some fairly significant drawback, and that bothers me because when I try to picture the finale I can't picture anything exciting.

The only other thing I want to add is I'd like to hear more about your opinions of these singers, the music they do, why you like them or don't like them. And you don't have to be nice!

I've watched this show since the first season and to be honest nothing will ever be more painful than that talent wise - And I loved that season when I watched it. So I guess the short answer is that yes I'm enjoying this season too. Last season was worse for me for one huge reason and that was the focus on the judges and the judging. And the sense of fun was missing. When I say I enjoy the show, I'm looking at it for what it is and at it's core it's a tv show. I want them to find talented folk to make music for me but that's sometimes an accident for them. I always liked the music and the approach to the contestants on CI far better.

I like watching these semi-amateur artists change and grow, and seeing what music they'd pick if given their choice.

I can appreciate that Jacob is good, even as I know that I don't want to listen to him on my ipod... it becomes about watching him find his audience even if it's not me. You start to like them as people (I still follow SCOTT on twitter.. just saying).. except when they begin to irritate you by singing poorly, or not picking the right song, or just being irritating...then you want to push them off the roof or something.. or just watch them get voted off. (I've followed and unfollowed Crystal 3 times on twitter.. lol.. she bugs me sometimes.. but I think she's talented)

To Be continued...

Going to tell you what I like and what I don't like about all of them.. gee.. you don't ask for much do you?

In no real particular order:

Casey: I really like Casey's musicality, and by that I don't mean his ability to play instruments but that when he plays them they are another extension of himself. I like his phrasing and I like his voice. I don't like that his intensity caused him to lose his connection to the audience - if that makes sense. The past two performances were a bit of a mess, but they were interesting and I like that he takes risks, even if the risks don't pan out. I'm not sure about what style of music Casey ultimately wants to make so I don't know if I'd follow him to buy an album. But I don't rule it out.

Paul: He's making the type of music I like already. So point for him there BUT He's acting crazy by dancing like a fool.. He sounded kinda bad last week, but the arrangement was so interesting in the behind the scenes package that I bought the Studio version on itunes and I LOVED it. I'm not sure where Paul wants to go with this show, is he just looking for press for his band? Does he want to win? I really do like his voice though it's unique and interesting.

Lauren: She intrigues me. On one hand she's got a fantastic voice, tons of power (and she's only 16!), and she's got personality up the wazoo.. and yet at times there's no one more irritating. (Steven Tyler.. Peaches? need I say more? ARGH!) I can honestly see her becoming a big star.. or vanishing never to be heard from again. I could see her going in the country direction or the pop direction. At the moment I'm not sure which she favours. And depending on the material I could see myself liking her music. She doesn't have a connection to the music which I think is because she's so young. I think it's something that will come with experience, however how long that's going to take I don't know. Could be years to be honest.

 

[ross 1]

Okay, I get it...I want to read the "to be continued" part.

Random thoughts:

I have some trouble telling if someone is actually good if I don't like their style of music.

Actually, I don't even mind Jacob's style of music, I just mind Jacob's singing.

This year, I think what is bothering me is that I don't really feel the chemistry. Last year, there just wasn't a lot of chemistry.

II never understood what you meant by last year being all about the judges. But now I guess I see what you mean - this year the judges focus on the contestants a lot - last year they did focus on each other, and themselves, a lot.

I'm not necessarily a great judge of character but I told you guys from day one last season that Crystal was a pill. lol

I've never liked Simon, but I do miss him in a way because he kept everyone - Idols, audience - on their toes, and got you emotionally involved in the show. I easpecially enjoyed his bewilderment that Adam and Kris didn't care who won. They were subverting his whole world view, or something - and also, he couldn't understand how friendship could be good TV - there must be blood! It seems like after that he became a bit of a dinosaur, with his act.

Anyhow, I do wish the judges were more critical this season - it's just more interesting.
.

...okay, just read your critiques and am loving them. More, please!

 

[SleepinIn]

Pia: I think Pia has a fantastic voice and I've never really heard her miss a note.. but she picks the most boring ass songs. I almost want to shake her, muss up her hair .. something. She needs to stay true to herself and her music but she also needs to pick something that sounds more current and it wouldn't hurt her to move a bit. She doesn't need to do the BOOM FIYAH dance but even Celine moves around a bit.

Stefano: I absolutely LOVED his wildcard performance. It had everything I wanted from someone I didn't even know I wanted it from. Still, since then I haven't really seen him put the same umph into a performance. I know he's got something, it just remains to be seen if he can show us it in time. He's got an amazing voice though but I need something from him.

Thia: So Thia, I don't get. I know she's got a great voice, but I don't feel it, and so far she's chosen songs that I haven't connected with. Maybe a youth thing. So far I remain unconvinced. She doesn't irritate me as much as Lauren does I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

Jacob: Jacob, Jacob, Jacob. So his voice is not my type of voice. At all. But I can recognize that he's got an audience that will eat him up. He seems sweet. I don't really know how Jacob would change his style to be better for his audience tbh. For me to enjoy him, I think he's got to tame the vibrato, and the mellisma. But I think that's what people who like that music like.. so LOL we're kinda at an impasse.

Naima: Bless her heart she tries different things. I like that she's willing to perform for the audience, but she's got to also sound good while doing it. This is a different stage than say.. her own personal concert where people would forgive the pitchiness if she put on a hell of a show. So she's got to sound good, then work on the performance angle.

James: I really like James. From following him on twitter he's like a big overgrown kid. I mean he's only 19.. so he's not exactly ancient anyway. He's got a lot of talent, I think for me he's got to watch those high notes so that they're controlled and not wild. Use them when they're warranted and not just all the time. I also love that he sang Judas Priest. That was awesome.

Scotty: I love that he has this big ole deep country voice and he looks a little like Alfred E. Newman. He's got talent, but so far It's been reminding me too much of Jaydee's talent to make me too comfortable (LOL) He's someone I can see doing well on the Country charts. He's got a sincerity to him that I like, but there's also a sameness that's off-putting. He has a lot more charisma on the big stage than I thought he would have and really looks comfortable up there. I can't see myself buying any of his music tho.

Haley: Oh Haley is a conundrum for me. I think there might be something there that I like. A phrasing or something, but she hasn't really shown it. She's done the wrong songs, or looked awkward on stage. Given the right song and performance I think I could really like Haley.

I'm not necessarily a great judge of character but I told you guys from day one last season that Crystal was a pill. lol

LOL - oh Crystal.. talented girl..but man, she does bug me sometimes.

Anyhow, I do wish the judges were more critical this season - it's just more interesting.

I'm loving Jlo and Randy and I'm a little disappointed in Steven to be honest. I don't want him to be mean to them, but constructive criticism is something that will only help them in the long run.

 

[ross 1]

Just some observations...I'll have to write my critiques another night.

Tyler's taste kind of surprises me, but then he's an old man, even if he's a rock star. I doubt he listens to bands in their 20's. His and JLo's tastes seem kind of rooted in the 90's. Or earlier. (Btw, I picked up J-14 this weekend and there's a full pg. pic of JLo in it. I no longer think Kris is too old for J-14..) (JLo seems to be using the show to make a comeback as a performer, eh?)

Scotty actually doesn't remind me of JayDee. JayDee was animated, and he was kind of a ham, wasn't he? I think of him as the showman type. Scotty - I don't know - different. More introspective as a singer. Also, a different kind of voice. In a way he reminds me of Pia because he rarely does anything. he does look kinda like Alfred E. Newman. lol. I don't get why people say he looks like Clay Aiken, though. Top Idol calls him Aiken E. Newman.

I think James is a little older than 19. (Looking it up...yeah, he was born in Jan. 1989 - he's 22. It's Casey who's 19.)

I don't get Naima.

 

[ross 1]

Oh, and by "picked up J-14" I don't mean I bought it. lol I mean I picked up the issue that was sitting on the counter in the library, and looked it over - and there was JLo.

 

[missaddicted]

It's okay ross, we're not judging you because you bought J-14!

 

[SleepinIn]

It's okay ross, we're not judging you because you bought J-14!

Speak for yourself! (LMAO.. kidding... kidding)

So Elton John night... remember this? Loved it..

YouTube - Oliver Pigott - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

 

[ross 1]

I didn't buy J-14!!!

It was Tiger Beat.

(NO, IT WASN'T!)

I missed the first half hour of the show.

Watching Paul now. He's okay - he's good, has some skills - I just don't feel like voting for him, okay? Make me want to vote for you. Because right now you're good but you're just not good enough, for whatever reason.

Pia. She reminds me a little of Kara, btw. One thing, though - she has that "likeable American Idol winner" quality. Plus I figure she will be the winner, since Simon Fuller plans to manage the winner, and I don't think he plans to manage any other winner than her. Or so go my humble musings.

Okay - can she sing anything other than ballads? Maybe they're just scared she'll screw up and get voted off. Or else - they're making her look like a one-trick pony, so that later they can have her do something different and it will make her look "versatile" - when in reality she's really only a two-trick pony. It happens a lot on this show. "Oh my God! You can move! You can sing something other than ballads! You can rock!!" So I'm waiting for that.

Stefano. Sounded so good at first. Then he sorta lost me. He sounded good, overall. But he sings too many notes and runs - he could simplify it more - to get the lyrics across. And more important, the feeling. Stefano - like Paul, Pia - like most of them - is fairly unchanging and predictable. I didn't think he sang or sounded all that different from last week. It was good, though.

I think I'm able to define a bit more - at this point - what I don't get excited about, this season. It's that people were/are solid - but are they going to grow, or be surprising, or keep me guessing about what they'll do next? Only Casey (not really my fave, tbh) does this, I think. But as for growing - there seems to be reluctance (Pia), inability (?) (Stefano), or unlikelihood (Paul, who knows who he is as an artist, take it or leave it).

jmho. Don't hate me because I'm brilliant. lol

Lauren. Sucking up to the judges, I really hate. (Even if it's sincere.) The judges, if they have any sense, probably hate it, too. (You can never really tell, with something like that, though. They may be egomaniacs who need constant praise. lol) I'm indifferent to her.

James. Okay, he puts on a show. What do you guys think of his voice? I don't think it's that good. It's good, but it's not that good. It's hard to sing when you're moving that much. Hard to have breath control. But real life rockers do that - move and sing. Anyhow - when someone puts out so much, I feel kind of bad for not loving it.

Thia. Iovine gives her good (if seemingly cliched) advice. There is something about her - to me. (Randy is seemingly throwing her under the bus. Mentions the voting.) I imagine they want her gone, since she's some kind of threat to Pia. In my crazy opinion. Prettier voice and less plastic, more human and vulnerable.

Casey. I know he's popular - I don't really get it, altogether. He has charisma, camera presence, stage presence. Can he sing? Sort of. Not a wonderful voice. Not a voice I like hearing, a lot. What can I say? That's the best I can do.

Jacob. Nice of JLo to mention Robbie Rosen, positively. Randy is already telling other contestants they should sing like Pia! Oy. I can't stand it. Can you say "Chosen One"? I don't like Jacob's singing, a lot - he has too much vibrato and he's too dramatic. Just not into him. Kind of like him, though. Seems like a good guy.

Haley is last. I thought it was weird. I also think she's weird. I thought that was terrible, anyhow. I guess I'm in the minority.

 

[SleepinIn]

Okay..

Scotty: The kid is a natural on the stage, he's just really comfortable up there. Too bad he picked some weird Elton John song I've never heard of. It is what it is. I find it hard to judge him, I think people will eat him up, I however will leave him in the fridge.

Naima - Reggae version of Still Standing. She's a risk taker (good) but what the hell was this? she discovered an accent she doesn't have, and it just seemed really contrived and fake tbh. She always has good energy tho.

[JUDGING NOTE: Stephen's critique is Boom-chackalacka. Time to step up Stephen. Be a man. Give these peeps something more than that, Jimmy and his crew are now killing you]

Paul: Paul you have now become the man in the suit. There was no power to this performance. Although you're thinking it's the encore.. if you're singing like this I've already left the building at this point. I'm so disappointed because I really, really like you. So maybe I'm being way too harsh.. but I Did. Not. Love. This.

Pia: Her vocals are all there, but I'm bored to be honest.

Stephano: [Jimmy is so tough on Stefano] Good vocals, good connection, Liked it, didn't love it. Better than last week.

[go away Howie Mandel]

Lauren: Really good job, I liked it a lot. Pacing seemed a bit odd. But learn to stop talking and get off the stage before you annoy me.

James: He owned the stage and had fun. It's not a song I particularly like, but James did a good job on it. Plus I think James is secretly 10 years old.

Thia: This was my fave Thia performance. She seemed to connect to it, I thought it was a good job. Still a bit bland. But really solid.

Casey: I love Casey's crazy new make-over roll But I really love Casey.. I wanted a bit more from him, but it was really pretty. Heart hands for Casey.

Jacob: Really good vocal, if I didn't have to watch him sing, I'd like it a lot more. He always looks like he's in pain. No one's going to say that Jacob isn't feeling the song.

Haley: Finally I'm getting something from Haley. She's interesting vocally and I thought she rocked it. Best of the night for me.

Going home: Thia, Stefano.. maybe Paul... ? Or Haley.. *sob*

ALSO. Ryan has Matthew Morrison hair tonight. Mr. Shue

 

[ross 1]

Either they have to get more interesting theme weeks or they have to do acoustic night, or a capella night - or something to shake up this oh-so-predictable, uninteresting season (jmho).

Can it be true that only last year, we (I think it was us - though maybe it was the year before) were actually hopeful that Idol was going to have a night of singers singing their own songs? That thought now seems as distant as Pluto - or Planet Fierce. Whichever one I'm less likely to visit first.

 

[missaddicted]

I think I'm able to define a bit more - at this point - what I don't get excited about, this season. It's that people were/are solid - but are they going to grow, or be surprising, or keep me guessing about what they'll do next? Only Casey (not really my fave, tbh) does this, I think. But as for growing - there seems to be reluctance (Pia), inability (?) (Stefano), or unlikelihood (Paul, who knows who he is as an artist, take it or leave it).

Add Scotty to that as well (who knew Elton John had a song called country something!!). I get what you're saying but I actually really really enjoyed the show tonight. And I'm enjoying this season. I guess it's a combination of things. First, there's no downer Simon on the judges panel. Or Kara trying too hard. I love JLo as a judge. She's even making Randy look better. Also, I'm enjoying Jimmy's input more and more. He sees them every week, so he knows what they've been doing, contrary to a weekly mentor. And he seems honest and firm. Also, even though most of the contestants are not my cup of tea, they don't actually make me cringe (well, Jacob makes me cringe, but he's pretty much the only one). They're all fairly solid, even if they have flaws. I guess I do see some growing going on, or at least some try to grow and get better, like Thia and Stefano. And you know, I get what you're saying about predictability, but I think that on the whole, the contestants may be a bit predictable, but the season isn't. Last year, it was quite obvious that Lee and Crystal would be in the finals, but this year, it's even hard to predict who'll go home this week.

Okay, here we go...

1. Scotty: Okay, it was typical Scotty doing his typical country song. I don't dislike the kid though, he's quite adorable. It's just not something I would buy. It's funny because even while playing the guitar, Scotty was leaning on the side, LOL. Anyway, I was admiring his pretty pretty guitar during his performance.

(BTW, there was an older woman in the crown with a sign that said "Be my cowboy Scotty"... he's 17. It was kind of creepy.)

2. Naima: I also give her points for the risks that she's taking. I actually liked it more than the judges did. But yeah, the accent was weird and the vocals were not that impressive.

3. Paul: Obviously, Paul hasn't lived up to what I was expecting from him a few weeks ago, but I thought he was pretty good tonight. I actually rewound it and watched it again and I liked it better the second time. I still say his voice in not in a good state though. He should probably be on vocal rest instead of competing in American Idol.

4. Pia: Oh, Pia. I agree with you ross, she does have that "likeable AI winner" quality. And she can sang! But she's oh so boring. I literally tuned out during her performance. And she also picked like the most overdone song on this show ever.

5. Stefano: I also liked it, it was way better than last week and I appreciate that he's trying to improve and takes the criticism to heart. He's also a very likeable guy. I agree he could simplify things even more, stop doing this weird phraising thing that he's doing, I'm not sure how to explain it.

6. Lauren: The performance was very pretty, but yeah, as soon as she stops singing, she's like 8 years old instead of 16, which is really disturbing. But she's a good singer, if not the most interesting ever. I do like some of the vocal choices that she makes. And she can do "restrained", which is a positive point in her favor.

7. James: I don't think he has the best voice, but considering that it's a TV show and that I find him super entertaining, I don't want him to go anywhere yet!

8. Thia: She was much improved and she has a nice voice, but she's just not that memorable. I think she's a goner tomorrow night.

9. Casey: Thanks Casey for choosing my favorite Elton song (though it's not really because of Elton John, but because of Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge... *sigh*). I really enjoyed his performance. I wanted a bit more, but after straying so far from the track these last few weeks, it's at least good to see that he can deliver when he needs to.

10. Jacob: I can't. Seriously, if it's not clear enough, I CAN'T! And again, he seems like a super likeable dude. But I can't take his dramatic singing and the faces. The FACES!!! You know what I was thinking about during his performance tonight? Childbirth. And I've never even given birth yet. Childbirth is the last thing I wan't to think about when I'm watching somebody perform an Elton John song. I don't get his appeal, I don't.

11. Haley: She was still pretty awkward after getting off the piano (her moves I mean), but she gave my favorite vocal performance of the night. Among the girls, I think she has the most interesting and characteristic voice... when she manages to enunciate a bit and sings a song that fits.

I thought it was hilarious how Steven and Randy kept contradicting each other tonight. Steven: "Those two notes were not good". Randy: "Those two notes were NICE!". Randy: "That song didn't work for you at all". Steven: "I love that you chose a song that fit you".

I think it'll be between Thia, Naima, Stefano and Paul tomorrow. Two out of those four.

ALSO. Ryan has Matthew Morrison hair tonight. Mr. Shue.

Ryan could have been in the Warblers tonight, that's what I thought! He had like preppy private school boy hair!

ETA: Okay, I might take back what I said about predictability. Scotty performed first and did an unknown song and he's still at the top on Dialidol. But at least, this week, Casey, Jacob (!!!) and Pia are in the green with him.

Apparently, Pia spoiled her song choice for next week and said she would be singing River Deep, Mountain High? Another song Céline has covered? Seriously, Pia? That girl has the worst taste in music.