Well i have been wanting to come in to this thread, but i never know if we are behind or not down under,so for fear of spoilers i stayed away, however i could not stand the temptation any longer, and here i am, it appears we are not behind this year.

Firstly i LOVE all the judges, i really was a simon cowell fan, and i don't miss him one little bit, I am a huge Jennifer lopez fan, she is so beautiful, so emotional, kind and caring, and she does the job so well. and Steven Tyler, i love him too, and Randy is just Randy.

I think these are the best judges we have ever had, ellen was ok, paula was terrible.

As for your comments re Iggy Pop Karen , i tend to agree somewhat, i had no idea he was that old though, and really not in bad shape considering, he is not pumped up or anything,but yes i think it is time to wear a shirt, i found his segment quite entertaining though.

And although i was fan of Constantine, i agree his version to me was simply terrible.

The most gutting part of the show was to see the beautiful Pia go home, i was in shock, i still cannot believe it, America you got it so wrong IMO, she was so talented, and there were others i would much rather see have gone home.

For me my least favourite is Paul, i just cannot stand the guy, i hate his teethy smile and i don't like his voice.

I actually have found the contestants not as good this year and apart from Pia, i don't really have any favourites,I cannot even pick a winner this year,because i feel the one who should have won has gone home.

I think all Pia fans should start a petition to bring her back, such an injustice.

I wish the idol judges had not used their only save on Casey, although i quite like the guy, i sure would have preferred to see it used for Pia, it was so obvious how shocked they were about the voting as well.

I do like the guy who has touretts syndrome,(sp) i forget his name, but he is good,and the young blonde girl, the 15 yr old and the country boy, but none of them really stand out to me, and it will be interesting to see who wins .

Anyhow that is how this kiwi see's American Idol.

P.S i have to agree the shorts outfit was not flattering for the young womens body shape at all, and Pia's outfit was not great either, and she has the body that can wear anything.