Melinda Doolittle has a nice voice, but please don't compare apples and oranges. Constantine's rendition of My Funny Valentine was sexy; very romantic and his voice was perfect. They both did well in their own arrangement of the song.

LMC- fair enough; that's your opinion. I just wasn't impressed by Constantine's performance of that song. I mean, it was good and unique from his other performances, and the judges seemed to really love it. But for me I wasn't wowed.

Two massive fanbases? Does 100 people count as a massive fanbase? Oh wait, we are talking Constantine Maroulis Land, where magical wishes can make everything BIGGER than it really is.

Whu- LOL, you said it- I didn't. I'm just going to keep a safe distance here ;)

I'm a Constantine fan and loved his version of MFV but I also really like Melinda's version.I hope she does well on AI.

I wasn't impressed with the girls anymore than with the guys. With the exception of a few, most of the girls sounded pretty much the same..lots of screaming, not much actual singing. It seemed they were trying to outscream each other.

I wasn't impressed with Melissa's version of "My Funny Valentine". I much perferred Constantine's version as I believe it's a song one would sing to his/her love, not scream to him/her.

I wasn't really around for Season 4 much, but Melinda's version of the song was awesome and easily the best vocal of the night. I'm a bit surprised that you weren't impressed, Cat.

Kaonashi, I couldn't have said it any better myself about Antonella. Unfortunately, besides rabid and/or perverted fanboys, she also has the support of Vote for the Worst. That might keep her in until Top 12 and (God forbid) Top 6.

Let's hope that doesn't happen...;(

I really hope that Antonella makes it into the top 6 and better yet - WINS! She is horrible and it's exactly what American Idol deserves for picking such atrocious singers every year.

I'm tired of the LaKisha hype. She can only sing R&B, mostly old school R&B.

Have her sing a rock song, or a country song (and make it sound country, as if she were on Nashville Star), and she'll stink up the joint.

Maybe it is because I am not a fan of that type of music and she never strays from her comfort zone, but I think LaKisha at the very least is deserving of a "safe" comment from Simon.

LaKisha is playing it safe, and when others pull the same stunt, they get called out for it.

I LOVE watching every episode of American Idol and keeping up with my favorites! My favorite so far has got to be, hands down, Melinda Doolittle. She is a star that shines bright. I love tuning in every week to see what the contestants will choose to sing. Some have it on the dime, while others fall short. But that's one of the great parts of the competition, seeing the contestants grow week by week. Let's hope all our favorites make it to the top 12!

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Loved Melinda's rendition of MFV. What a powerful voice! I also loved the rendition of MFV by Constantine Maroulis during season 4! A totally different spin on the same song but just as amazing! Looking forward to seeing more of Melinda and to Constantine Maroulis solo album due out in June '07!

People on American Idol need to realize that once someone else has sang something, then no one else should sing it again. Especially ESPECIALLY if it was ever sang by Constantine Maroulis. I read that Aerosmith has retired Cryin' and that in the new Queen movie under production? They are going to eliminate Bohemian Rhapsody because they know that if they even TRY to have anyone else sing it to portray Freddie Mercury? It would be an exercise in futility.

Let's just hope that no one else tries "I Can't Make You Love Me" or "I Think I Love You". Those will end their American Idol career.

When a diamond has gone before you, you must accept it and not try to be the diamond.

Especially not if it is a Greek diamond who has been on Broadway and off-Broadway and even attended a single's event. Oh and if the diamond has now dated TWO models? Just give it up. Go home.

Holly- So do I.

Cat- Well, Simon did warn one of them (Stephanie) not to overdo it on the power notes.

idolcrazy- I have a feeling that she may stay one more week, but hopefully she won't make it in the Top 12.

ma- She may be atrocious, but hey- she's pretty. And that's why she was picked.

Ty- You have a point. We'll see what happens to singers like LaKisha, Melinda, or Stephanie during Queen Night, or Country Night.

Stu- Now I want to eat a can of Pringles. Sour cream and onion flavor.

Kitten- I'm surprised that it's taken this long for the ConMan to put out a solo album.

Hamboussi- It seems that the contestants' song choices are limited, so we keep hearing the same ones over and over. I swear, I want to punch someone in the head every time I hear someone do a Stevie Wonder song on the show.

Doolittle do little for me! I would hate to think that's the best America has to offer. I don't think screaming is "power". I think it's a way to cover up the fact that you just can't reach the note. Not a lot different than what you hear in some churches.

All I know is that I just found out Sanjaya is in the Top 12. How can anyone take the show seriously now? Sabrina and Sundance deserve to be there and they are out. Usually, the system gets it right but this is retarded. Antonella should never have been here either. Another thing, I noticed Simon has adjusted is comments somewhat. It's about time. If Sanjaya wins....

Melinda Doolittle does not scream. She exhibits total control over her voice. She's never out of pitch, off-key or forgetful of lyrics. She's a freaking professional singer - a person who eats by singing.

Every performance I've seen by her this season has given me shivers. What else can I say.

Melinda Doolittle doing really great. She doing the Dreyer's ice cream tour right now. She have releases her first song My Funny Valentine on i Tunes. She will released her first album June of 2008. I am one of her backups (Fans) if you want more new we did have a blog radio talk with her, the third one. You can listen at it at www.melindafan.net first page at your left. If you want to join us after go forum and come to support her for her new album. She is amazing singer.

Melinda Doolittle did postponed her album for July or August 2008. Due of alot travels and events she did have lately. She is a amazing singer i worth to wait for her album. If you want to support her in her career www.mdstreetteam.com You are very welcome to join us.

I am sure it will be worth the wait. I am also a backup and looking sooooooo forward to the Release Date....