Agreed....oh the things Adam will do with his hair this week...

I loved Danny in the beginning. His audition was amazing, and in the rounds following that, he did very well. But it almost seems like... the big stage intimidates him. It's as if he doesn't know what to do with the space.. if that makes sense? He really has an amazing voice, and if I heard his songs on the radio, I'd probably be blown away. But I've agreed with Simon's comments about him. When he does a "big" song, he doesn't seem to know if he should walk across the stage, dance.. whatever. He just seems awkward. Which is why he probably picks slower songs so often.

I didn't like Kris at first, but I've definitely warmed up to him. Him and Adam do their own thing, they're original, and in very different ways. I think it would be interesting and fun to watch if they were the final two.

Though I haven't been an Allison fan, she did just give me goosebumps. But I still think she's the low-hanging fruit. I predict she or Matt will go this week. It's a talented top 5, they'll all get something out of this, I'm sure. I think it could end up a Kris - Adam finale.

Some people may say that simon was being harsh, but I thought he was softening the blow for the fact that Allison is still up against some REALLY good people. I still wish for an Adam-Allison finale, but I doubt it's going to happen.

Shocked. SHOCKED at Simon's super-positive review of Matt. I thought he was going to bury him. It almost makes me wonder if he is somehow gunning for Allison, since he said he's "worried" about her when she clearly had a strong performance, but he called Matt's so-so performance "brilliant".

Why so shocked?

The judges have spent the entire season pumping up just a handful of contestants while ignoring fantastic performances by others. They have been aiming for their Adam-Danny finale since the top 13 were named.

I agree that Allison was superb tonight... and isn't this a singing competition after all? Why couldn't Simon just pay her a compliment.

Oh, and Adam- singing now- waaaaaaaay too over the top. Go get a gig in Rent or Cats. That song would never be on the radio.

Oh and Hi Nittany- hope that you had a nice birthday!:)

True, it is easier and easier to see the preferences of the judges. Simon's just getting transparent, tho. Danny brought home the end to his song, I still think I preferred Kris overall, Adam will still win though I agree he oversung the song tonight. But the boy can still sang.

And HI Blondie! How are the munchkins? I did have a good bday, thanks! I was traveling, but it was still good! :)

Yes, I agree 100% that Adam can sing. However, as I have stated before, he just has not been able to shake those theatre roots. Don't get me wrong- I *love* the theatre. Love, love, love the theatre, and would love to see him score some prime roles on Broadway. However, for me, (channelling my inner-Randy there!) I feel that the others more personify what this competition is for, and I would much rather pay to see them perform as him in a solo show. Plus, I am probably a tad more hard on him just because I am sick and tired of the lick fest the judges are having with him.

Kris has had some absolutely tremendous performances that have yielded little more than a yawn from the judges. Simon completely disregards amazing vocals from Alison to point out that she is awkward in interviews. Yes, yes she is rather awkward. She is also 16/17 and just needs a little coaching and practice. Matt also has talent oozing out of his fingers, but most weeks that is not acknowledged either. On the flip side, errors (pitchiness, tempo, etc) by Danny have been glossed over by all the judges this season.

I have come to expect Simon providing a little "guidance" to the voting public after watching this show for so many years. However, this year has been far, far worse than any others, and I just feel bad for everyone in the competition that have come up short on the Danny/Adam stick.

End of rant.

That just needed to be quoted. ;)

I'm enjoying the talent this season in general as it's been fun tv. The real test, would I buy any of their albums? Most likely not. In all of the years I've been watching the show, I've dropped coin for exactly two Idol-alum albums -- Kelly Clarkson and David Cook.

I really dislike Adam... and have from the get go. But I know I am in the minority and he will probably win the whole darn thing.
I'd love Kris, Danny and Allison to be top 3, then any of them top two and win it all. Probably won't happen though. :(

Same here. While I won't deny he has talent, I just am not an Adam fan. Unfortunately I'm sure he will wind up in the top 3. I'm hoping with Danny and Allison, but who knows.

I think there is one weird consistency through everyone's comments, people are split on Danny and Adam... most think Adam is going to win whether they like them or not... but the one who seems to have the most people in the favorable position is Kris Allen... are there any big Kris haters?

I don't hate Kris, but I just don't understand what's so special about him. Except for his performance on Disco Week (which was fantastic), I don't think any of his other performances were that great. He seems like the type of guy who plays his guitar at a coffee shop and then you leave and forget about him.

I think Matt is much better, but he's not cute like Kris or Danny...Matt's is the only album I would buy. (of past Idols, I've only bought Kelly Clarkson's and Daughtry's)

Well, I agree... I think he has the Jason Castro role of this season, boyish looks, limited vocals, but does a hell of a soft rendition behind the guitar... he has stronger vocals than Jason, and is much more confident, but it appears that that is his role in this season... I feel like Kris CD would sell at Starbucks, fits right in with that music... I am not an uberfan of Kris, but if I miss the show, I dont find myself fast forwarding through his performance. I dont think he had a terrible week yet, they have all been at least good, not necessarily great. I think the consistency says something...

I think this is a tight race this year and anything can happen. Dialidol has not been able to make a prediction for a couple of weeks now, and that is highly unusual. I think where the Anoop and Lil fans go will also be interesting, because we have twice as many fans shifting their vote as usual, so this could be an interesting swing vote tonight. I still predict Matt is going home, but I think Kris and Matt will benifit from the Anoop fans, which means Allison could be in some trouble, as she definitely will not pick up the Lil fans unless they are hard strung on voting for a woman

lol
when I first glanced through your post, I thought this word was "dildo"...i had to do a double-take!