So is anyone watching? I thought the "telling the Top 30" this year was very drawn out, and designed for people who had not seen any of the show so far! We don't need a recap of every individual's story, it seemed like they were filling time, rather than making a compelling program, as none of the "so far" stories seemed to contain anything new ....

I know the Olympics are also on, but as much as I like this panel, I am ready, so ready to get on with actual new singing! I did think the "instant sing-offs" during the narrowing down were good, it really was telling in a couple cases.