American Idol 2011

[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?

[K9karen]

It was a toss up for me tonight. I'm not crazy over Stefano or Jacob. The boys seem to take loss better than the girls. My "favorite" keeps shifting after Pia left. But I find that exciting. this is the 1st year I actually watched the entire show. I hated being out of the loop!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I really enjoyed Wed. nights show. I liked that they had the final seven describe each other and when everyone started wearing the fake Casey beard I found that extra funny as well. I thought that everyone sang very well but I kind of expected that either Jacob or Stefano would be one of the ones eliminated and I was right.

I was glad that both girls are still in the final six so it's a bit more even now. I love the band Muse so I really liked James and I also enjoyed Casey's performance too. I also thought that Haley picked a great song for her voice and she also performed well. Scotty was very boring to me and Lauren was good but I know she can do better. Stefano and Jacob were okay so I was glad that they were the bottom two. Bye bye Stefano.

[Karen]

Okay, wasn't James' performance last night amazing? I thought it was so well done in terms of format and voice and everything. Was not sure what was up with Jacob's suit, Easter meets golf plaid? Thought Jacob did okay, but just okay, and Casey's was fun for him to and almost as much fun for us to watch. But I thought James was the clear best of the night, the first time I've thought there was a clear winner.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Okay, wasn't James' performance last night amazing? I thought it was so well done in terms of format and voice and everything. Was not sure what was up with Jacob's suit, Easter meets golf plaid? Thought Jacob did okay, but just okay, and Casey's was fun for him to and almost as much fun for us to watch. But I thought James was the clear best of the night, the first time I've thought there was a clear winner.

Yes, I agree that James had the best performance last night. I really didn't care for Casey's though. The song didn't even really require him to sing. It'll be interesting to see who will go home tonight. I look forward to seeing Crystal Bowersox perform too. Hopefully I can get home in plenty of time.

[Taz_Zoee]

Jacob looked like a clown!!! All he needed was a big red nose. I really hope he goes home tonight. Don't get me wrong, he's a great person (I laughed so hard at his and James' package before their song), but I just don't like his voice.

I thought everyone else did amazing!! Haley really stood out to me last night. And that's why I hope Jacob goes home and not her. But you just never know. It's such a tough competition this year, for sure!

I saw Pia on Dancing with the Stars this week and just kept thinking - I can't believe she was voted off so early. But she's doing great!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Well I wasn't surprised to see that Casey got sent home tonight. He's a great entertainer but he really needed to pick a song that would show off his voice like James did. I'm glad that none of the girls were in the bottom three this time and hopefully they'll continue to remain in the competition for a while. I thought that Crystal Bowersox sounded great and she looked a bit thinner to me too. Her teeth sure look better.

[Karen]

Yes, I wasn't terribly surprised, as the song he chose was more fun for him to perform (not I didn't say "sing") than it was for us to hear. Yes, he's an amazing musician, but that alone isn't going to bring jazz scat back to the forefront of pop music!