American Idol 5

[kk_bama]

I knew it was going to be unpredictable from here on out. Go Taylor!

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally posted by AUDeltaGam
I was speechless. Even my mom didn't expect that one!

I haven't broken the news to my mother-in-law yet. She's a HUGE fan of his & will be so upset when I tell her.

[Xylochick216]

Thank God. Whenever the radio station played songs by that contestant, it didn't sound good. Without the look, there's not much there. They'll still be successful, but I'm glad with the outcome.

[adpi*violet]

I'll still watch... but man am I dissapointed! He was my fave too.

[xo_kathy]

dialidol.com was right again...

[LeslieAGD]

Not only was it shocking, but could Ryan Seacrest be just a little more cold and insensitive?!? Geez!

[AGDee]

I don't even care to watch it anymore. I really don't understand what those of you who like Taylor see in him. He seems like a bad parody of a guy who can't dance but goes all out anyway. If I didn't have to see him, I like his singing, but his look, his dancing, it just makes me sick. I've broken up with guys because they danced like that. I surely don't want to see one in concert.

I think the problem with Chris is that he was too good to begin with. While everybody else has improved tremendously, he didn't have any room for improvement. He was already great. We've watched the others grow over time and they have come a really long way. I think that's why Bo lost last season too.

That said, I thought Chris was the best the whole season and I never based my voting on one night's performance. That is primarily because I hate when they do theme nights based on one artist. Having Kat do Elvis is just idiotic. Why not have a Kim Carnes night? Kat could do that and the guys would be out of there! Barbara Streisand night? Then Paris would have won. I don't mind having them do different genres like Motown, Country, etc. They still have choices of songs that work with their voice. But Elvis? Barely Manenough? (oops, our 70's nickname for Barry Manilow).

My kids will still want to watch the rest of this season, but I don't think I can watch Taylor anymore. Men who can't dance, SHOULDN'T!

[KDAngel]

Good, Chris is gone. I was right. I get that he has a good voice, I do. But is it the voice of AI? No. And there's your problem if you're upset with him going. AI is not a show for Chris. It doesn't really fit what he's going for or what he does. And let's be honest, he gave two lackluster performances this week and if we're only judging things by this week, he deserved to go.

Kat appeals to every lil girl out there. She's pretty and she has a good voice. Boys like her for that too, at least the pretty part.

Elliot just has an awesome singing voice. He's great.

Taylor is sort of the underdog in regards to what you'd expect an AI to be. He doesn't fit the mold, and yet he's still here and if he makes it to the finals, it'll be like the whole Ruben thing- people voting just b/c they're so sure he IS the underdog. He's a fun guy, but he doesn't really need to be around anymore.

Elliot and Katharine and young enough and marketable enough to be really successful AI's. Chris was too rock, and for weeks now he's been someone who I've ffwded through on my DVR. I love his voice, just not for this show.

That being said, I'm happy with the final 3, and we'll see what happens next week.

[KatieKate1244]

Has Taylor been in bottom three/ two at all?

[RBL]

Chris looked pissed as he should have been. Katharing should have BEEN GONE.. she has an ok voice .. I hate when she goes into her upper register..it is horrible...

None of the remaining 3 are terribly marketable.. this season has been a bust overall........

[OrchidAlum]

Who do you think looked more shocked: Chris or Katherine?

Personally, I think Katherine was more surprised.

I would have been sad to see either of them go. I really hope Taylor gets the boot next week. I haven't been a fan of him at all this season.

[Xylochick216]

I've been wanting this top 3 for awhile, and I'm happy. Chris's band will still do well. I just don't like him as a solo singer. He'd be much better with a whole band. Katharine needs to go next. I like Taylor a lot for some reason. He's so real to me, I guess. I hope he wins it all, although I would be happy for Elliot to win as well.

[JenMarie]

You know I turned to Mr. JenMarie around 9:15 and said, "y'know... if TPTB really wanted to 'shock' everyone, they'd kick off Chris."

Low and behold... Chris gets Tamayra'd... or Latoya'd. The fourth spot is cursed every other season.

But that throws a wrench in the predictions. Many thought Chris was The Chosen One. The White guy rocker dude.

But I guess they are opting for white guy nerdy balladeer? Elliot? Really?

Whatever...

[LouisaMay]

I'm in mourning

How could Chris be gone???

Okay...I didn't vote. I'll shut up now.

[NutBrnHair]