American Idol Eliminations coming on NOW! - may contain SPOILERS!

[Ava]

West coasters! you've been warned!

now DU'ers who do you think will go home tonight?

[Ava]

1. i think either Katherine or Chris will go home tonight

taylor has the personality to carry him over, plus he has a great voice! and elliot had a AMAZING night last night!

katherine and chris - meh :shrug:

[Ava]

2. wtf is wrong with the judges?

paula was sitting in simon's lap and at the same time swatting at ryan :shrug:


WTF? :rofl:

[Seabiscuit]

106. Paula didn't tell you about her lobotomy?

Wouldn't it be nice if the fans could vote for her to go home? Permanently?

[johnnie]

3. My prediction

Elliot goes tonight.

[Ava]

4. i'm afraid he will because he doesn't have a fan base

but if it is based PURELY on TALENT then he will have gotten the most votes last night.

[johnnie]

5. I agree

But being a "star" is a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

I'm not watching, but I'll check here and there.

[Ava]

6. yeah, but he did show personality last night

chris in my opinion has a very boring personality, at least he did this week. catherine has a more broadway-ish voice, and taylor although he has a good voice, is mainly just there because he has a great personality. if you could cross chris's looks, with taylor's personality, and with elliot's voice you would have yourself a perfect star! :P

[springhill]

68. I think Chris has a great personality..........

while performing his songs. And what is with the swooning over Taylor. His voice is raspy and absolutely no range without screaming. I just don't get it.

[bigwillq]

42. Obviously he does

since he's in the final three.

[qanda]

12. Please NOOOOOO!!!!!!

I love Elliott. I want him to be in the top three.

[sendero]

7. If I could eliminate American Idol..

... I would :)

[Ava]

10. i know, i know

i never thought i would been an American Idol fan, and i hate to admit it! lol

but i love elliot's voice and he's the reason i've stuck around to watch! :D

[Rabrrrrrr]

8. The only spoiler for me is that the stadium isn't sealed and gassed

:P

[Ava]

9. lol

:rofl:

[johnnie]

11. I might need to take back my prediction

Lol

[Ava]

13. Chris is going home

i'm not shocked, but i did think it would be catherine.

[bigwillq]

16. WTF???

For real???? :shrug:

[Ava]

20. for real! i'm surprised you're not watching it!

:hi:

[LostinVA]

26. OMFG -- seriously -- I have no interest in the rest of the season now

But, it might be the best thing for him. Fuel said they wanted him as their new lead singer... I doubt 19 will sign him. The two Simons are having a fit, I bet -- they wanted Chris. They don't want another Michael Buble, a niche-market Taylor, or another white girl... although Katherine is the most marketable.

Oi. Well, that just freed up my Tuesdays...

[springhill]

69. Ditto........

I have lost all interest in how it turns out now.

[ronnykmarshall]

103. Same here

Chris makes me wanna release an egg.

No reason to watch now.

I thought Paula was going to run out of the theater screaming!!! Simon just looked like he saw a big bag o' money flying out the window. La Seacrest looked like the cat that swallowed the canary because Chris turned down La Seacrest's sexual advances and now he got his revenge. Randy just looked like he wanted a burger and fries.

Chris looked PISSED!

[Seabiscuit]

109. Randy always looks like he wants "a burger and fries".

[bigwillq]

32. I am working!

How could I be watching? :shrug: :mad:



:)

[Ava]

36. aww! that sucks!

i guess it's better you didn't see it though since chris is your man! :P

[bigwillq]

37. I am in tears!

:P

I feel bad for him. I am pretty surprised.
I think he'll make it in the biz though.

[Ava]

39. he will make it big!

he took it gracefully too!

[bigwillq]

43. That's my man!

Showing some class. :)

[fleabert]

66. I am disgusted!

He is the only one with sales potential, and the only one besides taylor with a strong voice. During the group sing, you could hear chris every time he opened his mouth. Clear and beautiful! Elliott has a wimpy voice, no meat to it at all. B O R I N G.

what about Fuel?!?!! I hadn't heard about the lead singer bit, is that true? can he do that with the AI contract?

if it weren't for Taylor, AI would be off my TV for good. If he gets voted off, I am done. elliot and Katharine suck.

[AtomicKitten]

75. are you effin kidding me?

Elliott has an amazing voice with depth and soul. I'm sorry you can't comprehend that. Good thing others do! Taylor is a great entertainer, but Elliott has the voice.

[LostinVA]

81. Fleabert is right

Elliott does have a great voice -- he and Katherine have the best voices in the top ten... but Fleabert is right: Chris is truly marketable, Elliott isn't. Elliott can do okay in a niche market, like Michale Buble, or do very well on a cruise ship, having his own show in Branson, or as a session singer. All of those are GREAT music careers. But, Chris is the only truly marketable person that was as left. MAYBE, MAYBE Katherine with tweaking... but Chris was literally MTV ready.

Elliott does have the voice, but isn't an entertainer. And you have to eb to make it big -- and that's what the show is about. They want another Kelly Clarkson, and Chris would probably have been THE best bet since season one for that.

It's American Idol, not America's Best Singer.

[AtomicKitten]

89. Chris is marketable fronting a rock band.

That appeal doesn't rock my world.

I would never call an opinion wrong, by the way; I would disagree.

Not at all impressed with Katharine. I think her beauty may have bamboozled some as beauty tends to do.

Don't underestimate Elliott. If you've been watching, hopefully you've witnessed the metamorphosis of an entertainer. He's worked hard and I really admire that. I think he'll do just fine.

Regardless, the American media market can bear the addition of several of these talented people.

No worries. Their success will be judged in record sales. I'd buy Elliott's and Taylor's records; Chris will have his market as well.

And all is well in the universe.

[Ava]

98. clay aiken didn't seem marketable either

but he sold his album like crazy and has tons of devoted fans. :shrug:

[ronnykmarshall]

104. Tons of devoted fanATICS that is.

The Claymates are like the mafia. You should read some of the shit these women do.

[fleabert]

96. I just don't get Elliot.

He does nothing for me. nada, zip, zilch. sorry.

I haven't liked him since the beginning. I admit that he sounded pretty good on Tuesday, but not spectacular.

we'll have to agree to disagree.

[AtomicKitten]

97. You're disagreeing with me and the majority of America it appears!

Funny how people here talk about marketability, but it is America that is voting for these people. But the good news is American has a huge market for music sales, something for everybody, and many of these contenders will find some success. You don't have to win to be a winner.

[fleabert]

120. votefortheworst.com

they picked Taylor after Pickler left...he got more votes that way than he would have otherwise.

I think most of America votes the songs- Chris's songs - historically- are not across the board favorites, but he will be the bigger money maker of the four. That type of music sells more records, period.

I adore Taylor and hope he wins- but he won't be as successful as Chris, even with him getting voted off this week.

if taylor gets voted off before elliot, I am done with this season.

[AtomicKitten]

122. don't go away mad

I would be happy if Taylor wins too. I do think Elliott deserves the win, but I'm thrilled that these two will be in the final two, or at least I'm assuming they will be. Who knows, right?

[fleabert]

123. AI pissed me off bad last year when Connie got voted off so soon.

this year was a test! with Chris gone before the final three, I won't be able to take it if Elliot beats taylor. and if Catharine wins, well that will just be enough to make me shoot someone. :evilgrin:

I was hoping for a Taylor Chris finale. I better get at least Taylor. :-)

[AtomicKitten]

124. This is the first year we've watched

We always turn it off after the beginning culling of the herd. It was Taylor that drew us in.

I'm with you on Katharine. Meet you at the clocktower.

[Ava]

18. he'll still get a record deal

and he'll still be pretty big. he already has a huge fan base!

[LostinVA]

27. Fuel already said they want him as their new lead singer

I love Fuel. I hope he does it.

[MaggieSwanson]

19. That's a surprise...

I was hoping Taylor would be out the door.

[bigwillq]

22. Taylor needed to go home.

he was the weakest, imo, of the four left.

[Ava]

24. catherine was the weakest.

taylor has the personality that will cary him and elliot has the voice. chris has neither and is mainly just there because he's "hot"

i'm not sure why catherine is still there.

[LostinVA]

29. She's actually a very good singer

She and Elliott are by far the best technical singers.

[Ava]

31. she had a HORRIBLE night last night

she was off key and very shrieky.

[LostinVA]

33. She has to sing what she wants to sing -- when she does, she nails it

Exactly like Elliott. And, they are by far both the best singers.

[springhill]

71. Chris has never had a bad performance.......

he may have had some that weren't as good as others, but he was never bad. Katherine was terrible last night on a song she should have nailed: Can't help falling in love. When I heard she was going to sing it, I thought she would shine. But no, she found a way to ruin it.

[AtomicKitten]

76. yeah he has.

He was horrible the night before. Both songs. Katharine needs to pick a pitch. I love Taylor; he's a great entertainer but not technically a great singer. It is Elliott that has never hit a bad note. Ever. I posted a thread with MP3 downloads of all his material if you are inclined to check out the veracity of that statement. Katharine should have gone home tonight, then Chris.

I am THRILLED Elliott and Taylor are in the finals. I think Elliott deserves the win.

[springhill]

101. Taylor's voice is very grating........

No depth whatsoever. His performance on In The Ghetto was terrible as far as I was concerned. Chris, on the other hand, well, the judges disagree with you mightily. I have never heard them give him the kind of reviews every other singer has incurred.

[AtomicKitten]

113. The judges did not like his performance(s) the day before he was bounced.

So, actually they apparently agreed with America. You're right though, he was expected to win, but he didn't. America voted and that is the consensus. Hey, he has a nice rock and roll band frontman voice and will do fine.

Taylor's Ray Charles/Joe Cocker impersonation is entertaining and he is a showman. I appreciate his style. I got sucked into AI because of him.

But Elliott has evolved. I really love his smooth vocal stylings (ha, ha).

What is cool about AI is the exposure it brings to many of the finalists.

[av8rdave]

64. There was no WAY she was going to be gone...the show needs her for now

You KNOW the final showdown will be between a male and a female. Not a conspiracy theorist, but the winner has long been known to the creators of the show. It's all managed for maximum dramatic effect.

[bigwillq]

35. I agree about Katherine.

I can't stand Elliott. He did well last night though.

[bigwillq]

34. Katherine has the best voice

imo. She has the most range.
She will be a broadway star. Mark my word. :)

[Ava]

38. agreed, she is BROADWAY material!

but not pop music material.

[LostinVA]

41. We have to agree to disagree on this

Marketed right, she could definitely be Top Forty. More so than any other left.

[Seabiscuit]

111. She's soap opera material. Nothing more. There she can moon and

warble and preen for the cameras to her heart's content without really offending anyone.

[springhill]

70. You really think Chris is not a good singer?

Man, get your hearing checked.

[LostinVA]

82. Chris is a very, very good alt rock singer

I guess some people don't like that tone in a voice -- it's my favorite type of male singing voice... and I'm an old lady of 41...

[Ava]

99. my hearing is fine,

just because we disagree is not reason to throw insults. good grief! calm down people! it's just a televison show.

i never said chris was a bad singer. i said he wasn't the best singer. i like chris. he was not my favorite, but i liked him. if he has an album i'm sure i'll listen to it. :eyes:

calm down.

[springhill]

102. Uh excuse me......

But you insinuated as much when you said the ONLY reason he was there was because he was hot. How would you interpret that statement?

[Ava]

118. OBVIOUSLY the guy has a good voice

just being hot wouldn't keep him there. i said that

"taylor has the personality that will cary him and elliot has the voice. chris has neither and is mainly just there because he's 'hot'"

mainly does not = only.

besides, my point was it's just a freaking tv show. everyone should chill out. some people like chris, some people like taylor, some people like elliot, and some people like catherine. that's no reason for everyone to start attacking each other.


sheesh, i wish people were this worked up about what's happening to our country today. :eyes:

[springhill]

126. We all know it's just a freakin' show........

but we do get caught up in our favorites. I'm sorry if I offended you in any way, but everyone thinks their guy is the best. And a lot of times it's just the person who you take a liking to from the beginning. It's amazing how good someone can sound just because you like that person. And I include myself in that. I like Chris from the beginning. To me he was the most real of them all. But, again that is just what I saw.

[Mike Daniels]

94. Kat survived last night for the reason Pickler survived 2 horrible weeks

Without argument, Kat's a better vocalist than Pickler.

However, I think Kat realized a few weeks ago that Pickler's wardrobe choices were helping to negate weak vocal performances and I noticed that Kat started flashing significantly more skin as the competition grew tighter.

The funny thing is Kat really didn't show off anything this week so there must be some general spill-over from the yellow dress (2 weeks back) and her "floor" performance last week. It's the only thing that accounts for her advancing despite giving 3 bad performances out of 4 songs selections over the last two weeks.

I'm betting Kat goes full out next week in an attempt to knock off Elliot.

[LostinVA]

28. Me too -- his shtick wore off long ago for me

[johnnie]

49. Shtick?

I wouldn't call what he does a shtick any more than Chris singing in the same heavy metal voice over and over.

[LostinVA]

51. We have to disagree -- because I consider it a shtick

Chris, Elliott, Paris, etc. have styles of singing... Taylor has a shtick.

And, Chris sings very alt rock, definitely not metal. Metalheads everywhere are probably freaking as they read that.

From American Heritage Dictionary: shtick is "An entertainment routine or gimmick."

[Radio_Guy]

53. But don't entertainers need a shtick?

Most entertainers can't go on ability to sing alone anymore. The days of great singers standing there with their lips glued to the microphone are long gone. Taylor is a heck of a singer when he does the ballads. But he needs the shtick to entertain the crowd when he doesn't do ballads.

[LostinVA]

80. I think there's a difference between performing and a "shtick"

James Brown has a shtick, the Rolling Stones perform. Taylor has a shtick, Gabriel performed.

As I said, I'll have to agree to disagree with some people on this.

[johnnie]

56. Well.. in that case, shticks have worked well for

Mick Jagger, Elvis, The Beatles, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Sex Pistols, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, Britney Spears, Kiss, Chuck Berry, The Romones... and on and on.

[LostinVA]

84. Very few on your list had/have a shtick

Perhaps we don't agree on teh definition.

[cmkramer]

60. What really pisses me off

is that because you know we had to see Taylor do that ridiculous rendition of "Jailhouse Rock" again, Chris didn't get a proper sing-off.

I mean, what was the purpose? I could see if it had been one of those "WOW" moments like Fantasia's "Summertime" or Bo's "In A Dream" or something. But it was a piece of dreadful karaoke nonsense.

[LostinVA]

83. Me, you, and Simon

Agree on that!

I honestly don't see the appeal of Taylor... I did at first, but it wore thin really quick for me.

[Mike Daniels]

107. Taylor = White boy sings R&B

I realize there are a lot of people who are enjoying it (and that's totally cool) but for me it BFD.

There are lots of current artists out there that do the same thing which hardly makes Taylor unique and definitely not the best at what he does.

He's entertaining within the context of AI but personally if I'm going to watch a white guy sing while dancing all herky-jerky past this current season I'll watch "Stop Making Sense".

[cmkramer]

119. a popular combination

the white boy singing black music has been a huge seller ever since Elvis.

[Seabiscuit]

108. Spoiler on a Spoiler:

Catherine's going home next week (big surprise!).

[Mike Daniels]

116. Watch for lots of exposed flesh next week from Kat.

even then she'll still need Elliott to choke/freeze big time.

[Seabiscuit]

117. Maybe she'll just show up in Chris's boxer shorts? :)

[Mike Daniels]

125. Talent aside I'd vote a few time if she did that

[Radio_Guy]

14. It's not on here!!!!!

The storms knocked out the local Fox station's transmitter. I can't see it!!!

[Catchawave]

15. Damnit

I hate the way they announce the loser. These final kids deserve much more respect at this point than effing Seacrest theatrics.

[ronnykmarshall]

105. I'd like to slap La Seacrest across the face.

With a leather glove. Then grab him by the hair and force his mou ......... I better quit.

[qanda]

17. I am shocked!!!!

But certainly not disappointed.

[Ava]

21. i'm not shocked, but i am surprised

i thought catherine would go home.

[latebloomer]

25. I did too

The judges practically declared her a goner last night.

I wasn't crazy about Chris-- Elliot is my favorite, too-- but I felt so bad for him tonight!

I hate the way they eliminate people, and the way they drag it out-- like a cat torturing a mouse! I can't even watch it until the last couple of minutes.

[Mike Daniels]

110. Kat had a "can we get this over with" look on her face the whole time

Given that she was probably pretty sure she was going home I imagine she wanted it over as soon as possible.

[sandnsea]

23. Stunned

All I can figure is everybody thought Chris had it made and voted for their second favorites. I'm shocked, I thought sure he'd win the whole thing. *sigh* Oh well. It's anybody's win now.

[LizW]

30. Dialidol had it

Chris was slightly behind Catherine. I'm really surprised. She must have a big fan base. However, I still think she goes next week and it's Taylor and Elliot in the final.

I have no idea which of them will win, and I would buy both their records.

I actually liked the Elvis medley tonight. That dancing on the runway at the end was a riot.

[AccessGranted]

40. Now What!!!

Chris had the potential to be a future Rock God...he was slammin'. Hope he gets a record deal.

[mwooldri]

48. I wonder what will happen to all the signs in McLeansville?

Will the main sign for the community come down to be replaced with the generic one after a few weeks? Will there be new ones congratulating him on a job well done?

I guess we will find out in the next few days/weeks.

Mark.

[countmyvote4real]

44. Justice for Paris.

The screamer leaves room for three actual singers. If only Paris were one of them.

[bigwillq]

45. I would rather have Paris

in the final three rather than Elliott or Taylor.

[AtomicKitten]

77. nope.

Paris' original audition was her BEST performance.

Me thinks ye are a Broadway fan. Wrong competition, dude.

[bigwillq]

91. Not really a Broadway fan....

I just liked Paris better than Elliott and Taylor. That's why I wish she was in the final three besides those two dudes.

But I do think she has a better voice than the both of them.

[AtomicKitten]

92. I thought she would be in the beginning.

She just consistently had bad poor song choices. She had a career before then and will continue to do so. AI gives these talented people tremendous exposure. Many of the "losers" still end up winning.

That's the beauty of music. There's something for everybody!

[bigwillq]

93. I would agree

that her some of her song choices were bad but underneath that I still think she has a lovely voice.
Maybe she'll be the new Brandy or Monica.

[springhill]

72. Excuse me......

Chris was a screamer? Taylor is the one with no range who has to scream to get to any high notes. Chris did it within the context of a rock song, when it was appropriate. Chris had some very understated singing as well as his rock side.

[LostinVA]

86. Agreed -- and "Country Roads" made me realize that

Taylor is a very good performer in his own way, but is not much of a true singer. Katherine and Elliott are way better than him, Chris is, Paris (whom I do not like at all!) is. Even Pickler is in a way -- she she totally raw and needs lots of technical training, but I think her actual talent is more than his.

There's nothing wrong with liking Taylor -- I've liked people on AI who weren't the best singers or the best performers (I loved Kim Locke) -- but it is a bit disingenuous to say he's this great singer, or that other people suck. Everyone in the top five were decent singers, with Taylor and Paris being the weakest as singers... I think Paris because of her age.

Even my Growly Beardy Bear Bo was pitchy and had little range -- I admitted that. I said that... I recognized my Bojangles' limitations...

[LostinVA]

87. Not a screamer -- a good alt rock singer

[LostInAnomie]

46. Damn. Now the rest of the season is going to be boring as hell.

Chris was the ONLY highlight of every show. Now it's going to be the same old banal crap from the three least charismatic turds ever to grace the American Idol stage.

[joeprogressive]

47. I couldn't disagree more

with those that said Chris didn't have the best voice. He was the most versatile and was clearly the most consistent performer. His range is incredible for a male vocalist. Even all of the star coaches thought he was the best. Simon never went negative on him.

There is no doubt Chris will be a big star. None of the three remaining will even come close. However, I do think Elliot is very talented. He doesn't have a niche though. Taylor will end up as a successful wedding singer.

If Bush can become president than Taylor can be the next American Idol.

[LostinVA]

50. Correct -- it's American Idol, not America''s Best Singer

Which is why Bo should have won last year. An "Idol" has charisma, can perform, and has a musical hook that'll sell lots and lots of records... Chris, yeah. THe rest? No way. Maybe Kat if she was marketed right.

[johnnie]

52. I disagree

To me Chris was one of the least versatile. He only sang songs that were done by certain types of bands. He doesn't know enough to be versatile. When he had to do a 50s song he did a remake of a Johnny Cash song by "Live", when he had to do Stevie Wonder he said he didn't know any of Stevie's songs until he found out that The Chili Peppers did "Higher Ground" and he did that sort of thing the whole time.

I am of the belief that you must know your craft to be good at it and Chris doesn't know much of it. His voice is good, but one dimensional in my opinion.

Elliot has a great voice but lacks much charisma and sometimes that can't be taught. Taylor has been performing for a while and has at least one full cd out already. He might not become a huge star, but I think he has the best chance to be recorded and marketed fairly well.

[lildreamer316]

61. Hmmm. See;

He has the POTENTIAL to know more;that is the key. He frustrates me because,as you pointed out; he dosen't know his HISTORY of music. However; I think he's willing to learn. THAT will be the key.
We'll see.......

[Ava]

54. oh my god, what have i started?

:rofl:

calm down people! it's just a TV show! :P ;)

[Radio_Guy]

59. Just a TV show?

And the Iron Bowl is "just" a game. :P

[Ava]

100. oooh! you've gone too far now!

let me guess, you are an auburn fan? :P


ROLL TIDE!

[Miss Chybil]

63. It's the only show I watch!

Besides Keith Olberman and Oprah - oh, and Boston Legal. Oh my God, I can't believe Chris is gone... :cry:

[Radio_Guy]

55. Will someone post at least the final five minutes

The Fox station here was off the air. :grr:

[Ava]

57. i checked youtube

but fox made them take it all down. :shrug:

[Radio_Guy]

58. Figures

I'll check around. Thanks.

[Miss Chybil]

62. I'm devastated! Oh, why, oh why? Chris, don't go! Augh! It's awful.

Chris Daughtry is young enough to be my son, but that boy rocked my soul! I wonder when the album will be out? I'm sure not until the tour is over. How can I wait so long to hear him sing again?

[WCGreen]

65. No Bodily Function threads.....

Didn't you read the rules....

[tuvor]

67. Too bad about Chris, but he was only adequate last night.

Neither of his performances were impressive. Katharine and Taylor each had one stellar performance, and Elliott nailed it both times.

So, for last night only, Chris should've gone. For the season's repertoire, Taylor should've been booted. I know people say they find him entertaining, but Plan 9 From Outer Space is entertaining, too. (Someone give that man an Ex-Lax, already!)

At this point, I think the contest is Katharine's to lose.

[springhill]

74. Katherine was terrible last night.........

She started off well on her first song, then botched it the rest of the way, and her second was simply awful, and a song that she should have nailed.

[njdemocrat106]

73. Chris's departure was somewhat of a surprise

Personally, I think Elliott was the only strong performer last night. I agree with Simon that Taylor's "Jailhouse Rock" was too karaoke, but I thought he redeemed himself on "In the Ghetto". Katharine's "Hound Dog/All Shook Up" medley was terribly average, and I didn't really care for the medley idea. I enjoyed her rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love", even though it was poo-pooed by Simon (and "Can't Help Falling in Love" is one of my favorite Elvis tunes, too). Chris's "Suspicious Minds" was good, but his "A Little Less Conversation" was ruined by his meaningless screaming at the end. Elliott was superb with both his performances.

At this stage of the competition, it would have been disappointing to see any of the 4 contestants leave; that's how talented they are (and talent is in the eyes of the beholder, Idol naysayers). As talented as Katharine is, I think she would make the most boring album if she were to win the competition. It might sell well, but would probably a bland rip-off of Kelly Clarkson's music (and I never found Kelly's music to be that thrilling, anyway). Chris would churn out an album of the kind of alterna-rock that dominates the playlists of "new rock" radio stations, and would probably sound like all the other artists of that genre. Taylor and Elliott are probably the only ones who could release an album that would be unique in today's pop music scene. Whether they would sell well, I don't know, but at least I think they would be unique.

[AtomicKitten]

78. I would buy both Taylor's and Elliott's CDs.

I really love them both. I have never watched AI's season, just the preliminary freakshow auditions. It was Taylor that hooked me in. But I have watched Elliott with a brilliant yet inexperienced voice grow over the weeks, and I am in awe. He comes from a poor background with horrendous medical problems, and I think this will change his life. Taylor has already cut two CDs.

I am THRILLED they are both in the finals. I don't like Katharine. I think she needs to pick a pitch. I won't miss her when she is eliminated next. I will be happy if either of the boys wins, but I'm rooting for Elliott. His voice is pure and soulful, and the boy has NEVER hit a funky note.

I am one happy camper tonight.

[azmouse]

112. Yep, we definitely agree!

I love Elliot's voice! And I'm tired of people talking about him being a niche singer. EVERY singer is a niche singer. Last year's winner, Carrie, sings country... a niche! I'll never hear her music because I don't like country. I've never heard Fantasia on the radio because I don't listen to the stations that would play her type of music. But I just might hear Elliot on the radio because I listen to jazz and the old classics.

So what I'm saying is that maybe AI is ready for yet another different type of singer to win it all. Taylor is alright and I enjoy his performances. Katharine is a dime a dozen type of singer, nothing special.

[AtomicKitten]

114. you can download Elliott's entire AI repertoire here

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=386057

It's free, kind of a pain because the faster download is subscription, but its doable.

I just love Elliott. I've read about his very poor upbringing with horrenous medical problems (90% deaf in one year and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus). He wants it bad and has worked his ass off.

Great, smooth, jazzy voice. Love it.

[auburngrad82]

79. I had the bottom two picked but thought it would be Katharine leaving

I was not terribly surprised that Chris went. He should have won it all but now he can do what he wants rather than have to do what Fox wants. He's a rocker and Fox would be trying to market another Clay Aiken.

Elliott and Taylor were the best on Tuesday but Taylor is maybe the fourth or fifth best of the contestants. I agree with Simon somewhat in that you can hear singers like Taylor in bars and lounges all across America. And the term "wedding singer" does come to mind a lot when I hear him.

I like Elliott to win it all now but with America's taste for middle of the road it will probably be Taylor.

I won't watch the rest. I just watched to hear Chris sing.



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[LostinVA]

88. Not Fox -- 19 Entertainment

But I agree -- Chris will make out way better by not winning.

[Deja Q]

85. BRING BACK NADIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or is she too energetic and fun for today's maudlin teenieboppers?

Damn. She deserved to win last year.

[begin_within]

121. I loved Nadia, except for the Mohawk.

[underpants]

90. Ryan Seacrest must be the dumbest most worthless host ever

what in the hell was that at the end. I could tell that he was setting Chris up (like I called weeks ago) but at the end it was "Your trip has ended...you are going home... you are gone" or something like that. Chris didn't look as shocked as he did look like he wasn't sure what asshat was saying.

I know that Idol is out of the norm for not having a tagline ("You're fired" "The tribe has spoken") but sheesh that was sloppy.

[Halliburton]

95. katherine deserved to go home

but I've never liked Chris anyway. It seems like he doesn't know the history of music and doesn't really embrace it all that much. He sung Live's version of a Johnny Cash song even though he was required to do a song from a certain time period and didn't even admit to using Live's version until the following week. The judges being the rock enthusiasts that they are didnt even notice a thing and praised Daughtry for being so "original." With that being said, Chris still deserved to stay another week. Katherine was awful

[AtomicKitten]

115. yep, yep, and yep.