It continues to fascinate me that when Sway did a falsetto, Simon was very irritated, but when Ace does a falsetto, Simon doesn't say a word. I think Ace needs to work on his facial expressions.

Elliott seemed very nervous and the band drowned him out. He has the best voice of the competition, in my opinion. I just hope he can beat his nerves and he chooses better songs from now on. Every note was in tune (which is more than I can say for others), but still, not a great song. He can't do that again if he wants to stay, because the judges are going to want him out in favor of their Barbies and Kens.

I had no idea what Bucky sang and I don't remember any of his performance. I think he has such a sweet personality, people support him because of that.

The two guys that I wanted to go to the top twelve were eliminated. I wonder if they had a phone quirk because Gideon was, by far, the best vocalist of all. His rendition of "When I love a woman," was very, very memorable. I can't remember what any of the rest of them sang - they are a blur of nice looking faces. As far as the girls, the right ones have been eliminated so far. The arrogance of two of them is what got rid of them. They were down-right annoying with their over confidence.

there is a huge country block that votes - as evidenced by last year's winner and runner up - and they will keep bucky around. and as in politics, bucky is keeping his base happy in the early stages of the competition. for no other reason than his country roots he will be around for a little longer than his ability level dictates.

speaking of last year's winners, i thought that neither of them were very good in their performances during the past two weeks. i was especially disappointed in bo's voice last night.

also, with regards to gedeon, despite having a very good voice, he's a 19 year old kid who sings old soul songs, and therefore doesn't have a demographic.

in general i think the band and the background singers drown out the performances.

unless he screws up during weeks where the performers will have to go outside of their comfort zones, ace should win, although the mcphee girl could definitely win as she has the voice and is very attractive.

Gideon was robbed last night, he is by far one of the best vocalist I have ever heard.

I hope he is scooped up with a recording contract soon, he is only going to get better.

First off, "I've never understand that cruelty of sorts involved with making these people who have just been eliminated sing a song before they leave.
"

The cruel is part that they sing the song they prepped this week, which of course, stinks. THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SING THEIR FAVORITE SONG, so they have one last swan song, instead of torturing us.

Gedeon was NOT robbed. He doesn't have many fans because people are tired of that sound....plus his smile makes his hideously ugly.

ONCE AGAIN, PARIS HAS NO BUSINESS IN AMERICAN IDOL. Remember her grandma and how Randy Jackson knew her granny as some famous singer back in the day? IF RANDY JACKSON IS IN AWE OF YOUR GRANNY, you have your connection. AI is all about people who have no connections, no opportunities, but have talent.

I hope Paris is gone ASAP, she doesn't belong.

I am quite happy with the 6 guys, I think we have a good group of 6 guys to compete with the ladies.

They got rid of the wrong girls, especially Ayla. Hopefully in the next three weeks, in no particular order, the following three FALL: PARIS, LISA, AND MANDISA.

1.) Paris: Because she doesn't belong because her granny is her HUGE connection and she doesn't need AI, just use your granny so can get you a deal with Randy Jackson

2.) Lisa: Good, but tired sound we've heard from so many black competitors on AI (LaToya, Tamayra, Fantasia, Kimberly Locke, Janay, Vonzell, etc.)

3.) Mandisa: Perhaps the most unique black woman to grace AI, but she shouldn't be there. In the final 44, there was a large white woman who was better than her but didn't make it, because it's okay to be black and fat, but not white and fat. Mandisa only made the top 24 because of racism, and thus she should be gone ASAP (but not before Paris).

Then, with a final 9 not having him, we would truly have 9 weeks of good AI competition and fun.

Unfortunately AI is racist. In AI 1 and 2, they purposely led off the finals with a Motown week in an attempt to get rid of a white contestant. Next week they said the theme is Stevie Wonder, which of course, is another attempt to get rid of white people. I hate that.

"It continues to fascinate me that when Sway did a falsetto, Simon was very irritated, but when Ace does a falsetto, Simon doesn't say a word. "

Duh, the judges, especially Simon are racist. If Sway was white, he's love him. Since he's not, no go. Ever heard of a group called Kai? Didn't think so. They were a R&B group of asians (chinese and philipino) from the SF Bay Area who had a big record deal, but MTV wasn't interested in playing their stuff, but white america could barely handle r&B from white/black/latino, no way were they down with asians. So this group KAI got dropped from its label a few years later, and I don't know what they are doing now. They had a great song "Say You'll Stay" that only got a little airplay in the Bay Area only.

Remember, as I said before, Simon has proven he is a racist because to him black and fat is acceptable, but white and fat is not.

Mr. Ty. someone appears "racist," all right.

Yes, Simon, of course. He is racist towards asians and obese caucasians.

He wouldn't be considered racist to any caucasians if he had the same attitude towards obese african-americans, but he doesn't (Ruben, Mandisa, and Frenchie).

NR Davis: Thanks for your comment, although it isn't much.

Plus I really liked Kai, an ASIAN-AMERICAN r&b group, but racism in america made sure they would never get the exposure they deserve.

Here is the amazon page re:
Kai

Notice how the comments on their CD come from Hawaii and the west coast. No one gave them a chance because they were filipino (And one chinese dude), and this was in 1997-1998, the BOY BAND ERA!!!

Don't tell me people aren't racist. Sway was a victim of racism, just like the fat white girl in the final 44 this season who didn't go on, but Mandisa did.

By the way, as a side note, Kai broke in 2001, and two of their members joined up with Sway to form 6th Day, which Sway left to join AI. That was why there was a controversy about Sway: 6th day has an album out that you can buy.

I'll admit not watching this season as close as others. But it just seems to me the show is getting less and less memorable as it goes on. Even the bloopers aren't as good as the first few (how many "showboats" can you watch forget lyrics and cry anyway?). Also...does it seem like everyone involved is "rushing" A.I. almost to get it over with quicker (before Summer), so they can all go back home???

I am from England and watch AI avidly. For me and many others who love this programme, Elliot Yamin is in a class of his own. That man can really sing - Stevie Wonder should suit him fine next week. GO Elliot.

You just want some asians on AI and your trying to clump large whites into your groups because you know there's an obesity epideemic in america, so its make your argument seem more important.

BUT I also want asians on the show! This wouldnt be a problem if the judges based their decisions on singing and not record sells...

ty has his fat girls in swimming pool changing rooms
one girls name is izora and she has a long term? boyfriend

yer i'm gonna shag your mrs after my fopp oxford street signing again and again like the last 3year mate