American Idol 2011

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, I was not disappointed last night with Rock of Ages. It was GREAT!!! Constantine was soooo good! And the show was just funny too. I was laughing so hard at some points.

The girl who had his baby back in December was the lead girl in the show....apparently until she got pregnant. But the girl that is lead now has an amazing voice and she is super cute. I have no clue what the other girl looks like or sounds like.

[Karen]

So what did folks think of last night's performances? This is the first time Stefano didn't annoy me, maybe it's just that the song choice fit his over-emoting style better! And even Jacob tried to reign in the theatrics, and I thought did a better job last night. I still do not get why Paul is doing so well, as the guy is cheerful and enthusiastic enough, but he has no range, and I missed the higher notes that are usually in that song. And for once, I didn't like James Durbin as much, he was overshadowed by the guitarist, at his own urging. I hope he doesn't get booted because of that ... And for once, I didn't think Casey did a good job at all, it was just too obscure, and not terribly well sung, either.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I thought that Paul was terrrible and hopefully he'll be in the bottom three. I agree that Stefano actually sounded good for once. I guess the song really suited him. I also didn't think that Haley sang well either even though I like the song she sang. I loved the song that James sang and I did enjoy it and I sure hope that others did too and will continue to vote for him. Casey's performance wasn't as good this time but I still hope that he'll receive enough votes to continue on in the competition. Jacob was still a bit annoying to me but I liked the ending of the song. I also thought that Lauren sang very well. She's now become my favorite female.

[Taz_Zoee]

It's so funny that you two (as well as myself and my co-worker) did not really like Casey's performance and he got the standing ovation from the audience AND the judges. I didn't get that. I really like Casey, but didn't care for that song. And I don't even know the original song.

I did not like Paul last night either. Haley could have done better. I did like James and Lauren a lot! Stefano wasn't so great for me either. There is no telling who will go home tonight. But I suspect it will be a girl.......hopefully Haley. If not a girl then maybe Paul or Stefano (or Jacob!!). But after last week..........there is just no predicting it.

[krazyaboutkatz]

America finally got it right this time. I was so glad to see that Paul was voted off this week. I really liked the duet with Casey and Haley and Scotty and Lauren sounded great too even though I'm not a country fan.

[Karen]

I am glad Paul was eliminated, he seems pretty limited. I mean, he's entertaining, and has fun, but that does not a music idol make! I was glad for Jacob that he was not in the bottom 3 this week, seeing as he followed the advice they gave him and toned things down, and it worked better, hopefully he'll learn from that. It'll be interesting to see what happens next week. I am glad James was not in the bottom 3, it was his weakest performance, but apparently other people than me still like him!

[Karen]

So what did everyone think of last night's show? I thought having the exiled singers do "So What" was kind of cute, but otherwise pointless. And boy, did Paul blow that one, it was a "one of these things is not like the others" moment for sure!

I don't have anyone that I wish would go home from last night, even Stefano did a much better job, I like that they finally changed his stance from hunching his shoulders in, and he even managed to keep his eyes open. I still don't think he's great, but at least he was better. And Haley was even okay, and I didn't mind Jacob's piece either. I wondered what was happening when he pulled out the ear piece and discarded it, but at least he actually kept singing, and got better. Loved James, and thought the whole theatricality of it was well done - with someone else it would have been over-the-top and distracting, but it suited him fine!

What did everyone else think?