I always thought I didn't like Bon Jovi, but I enjoyed all those songs tonight.

I didn't mind Blake's version, but could have done with a little less beat boxing. The whole break where he did only that and then the drummer responded - too much. I prefer when he mixes it into the actual singing. I didn't hate it, but I didn't think it was that fab.

Chris did OK and actually didn't sound as nasaly, but it wasn't that good. More like good karoke. Same with Phil - who I thought was better than Chris - but still karoke.

Poor Jordin. I understand it wasn't your genre, but you could have found a different song and done better.

LaKisha was wonderful with that song, but I'm worried she'll be going home because of last week.

And Melinda...while she sang it fine, her personality finally made me dislike her this week. The whole "which-way-do-I-put-my-fingers-to-be-a-rocker?" thing while her eyes bug out and the "acting" on stange to be a rocker, it just really rubbed me the wrong way.

Who I wish would be gone: Chris & Phil
Who I think will be gone: Chris & LaKisha :(

I loved Blake. He's been one of my favorites since the beginning.

The LaKisha/Simon kiss was :eek:

Lakisha did the darn thing last night. And everyone knows Lakisha's capabilities, she just lost focus for a little bit, which may still effect her results tonight. Jordin DID bomb. Blake was okay at best. Melinda was not at her best neither.

I don't get why the judges love Blake so much. I think he sucks. Chris was actually pretty decent last night. I love that Ryan called him Justin Timberlake - Chris looked so pissed. Phil, Melinda and Lakisha all did well. Jordin tanked.

I don't get why people like Chris so much. I've thought he sucked from day 1. I just don't think he has a good voice, and I don't think the world needs another Justin Timberlake. I think the reason people like Blake is that he seems just generally musically talented. Good singing voice, and he can beat box, but what he has that others in the competition don't seem to have is a strong drive to be creative. He's chosen some non-mainstream songs over the weeks, and changes them when he wants to.

For those remarking on Bon Jovi, he's actually come out saying that lately he's a big fan of country music. He doesn't like a lot of the rock out now, particularly the lyrics, and says he relates more to the words and "stories" in some country songs. That's why he's been doing some crossover songs.

I personally liked Blake's version...my husband was pretty impressed too!! He said that if he ever made a single with that song he would buy it.

I really liked Phil from the beginning, personality and all, but at first I didn't think he had what it takes to go on, but the last couple of weeks he has surprised me. He would REALLY do good in the country genre.

I hope Chris and Lakisha/Jordin would go tonight.
My guess would be Chris and Phil

I don't know. I really didn't like Jordin last night. Maybe it was the hair. She looked like a muppet.

Not too big of a LaKisha fan, but her performance of one of my favorite songs makes me hope she'll stay one more week. I could have done without the Simon liplocking.

Please let it be Chris and Jordin!

Chris and Phil Gone
 

On to next week.

I really think Blake should have gone this week but, without even hearing the performances, I am sure he will go next week.

Well, I"m happy with tonight's results!

I really like Jordin - while last night wasn't her best, I don't think she deserved to go home. While I really do like Chris, I think the time to go was obvious. I am surprised about Phil, but not upset in the least.

And now a word from the "uncultured" viewpoint - I don't like LaKisha. Haven't liked her since "Diamonds are Forever" and last night didn't help either.

Just like to say that Bon Jovi is STILL TEH HOTNESS!

Now, Slippery When Wet will be on my IPOD all flippin' day tomorrow.

My Final Two Cents until Tuesday......my bet will be that Blake goes home next week and it will be down to the Show-stopping three. After that, there is no telling, but I honestly think Melinda may be the last one standing. But who cares????? All of them have contracts already waiting on the table, waiting for them to get booted off. And when you think about it, when you win A.I., when you cut your first album, you have NO input. Why would you want to win a contract like that? At least, when you shop the thousands of contracts waiting on the table, you can negotiate and keep a level authority for your album. So I honestly think that being the top 5 is just as good as winning, because really, you have made it. Look at the past "losers". Jennifer Hudson is a prime example.

I'm not ready to see Blake go. I loved his performance this week. I was pretty happy with Chris and Phil leaving. Now if LaKiesha would just go away... Pretty sure it will be Jordin and Melinda in the final 2.