‘American Idol’ top 6 performance live blogging
This is the spot to live blog tonight’s show, featuring songs by Queen and “free choice”! The “free choice” songs have leaked and they include songs by Miley Cyrus, india.arie, Jason Aldean, Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross and a band they aren’t identifying. Feel free to either live blog or make comments below.
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421 comments Add your comment
JTesla
April 25th, 2012
6:09 pm
Some of the songs could make for an interesting show. I’ve already written how unhappy I am about some of the song choices, now I’ll just wait and see how it goes.
Yummiecake2001
April 25th, 2012
6:34 pm
I just can’t match any of the Queen songs with who would be able to do them justice, except for Elise…maybe.
Skylar could perform Fat Bottom Girls and Elise could probably sing Somebody to Love?
They will all be out of any “comfort zone”…But I agree, it will be an “interesting” show. I just hope it does not make us cringe!
Maybe Phillip could do something with Under Pressure. I read on the American Idol site, they only have thirteen songs to choose from.
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
7:11 pm
Instead of doing Queen, whiched they have done before, I would have liked them to do Super Tramp. Similar, but different.
JTesla
April 25th, 2012
7:15 pm
Merlek3 might be onto something.
sarah
April 25th, 2012
7:40 pm
hopefully the idol team will not let phil rip off dave mathews any further.
sarah
April 25th, 2012
7:41 pm
Hopefully Phil will not rip off Dave Mathews tonight
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:47 pm
this should be interesting. Freddie Mercury was so good. Just to state the obvious.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:50 pm
The Show Must go On
Fat Bottomed Girls
Bohemian Rapsody
Save Me
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
I Want It All
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
7:51 pm
Looking at ad – can’t wait to see Dark Shadows!!!
Callum
April 25th, 2012
7:52 pm
I think that the blank one is the “____”- Dave Matthews Band… Not sure about the song though
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:53 pm
People doing Bohemian Rhapsody really worries me
Yummiecake2001
April 25th, 2012
7:54 pm
There is not an artist that comes close to Freddie Mercury, although Adam Lambert really does his music justice.
As far as Phillip, he has not performed any Dave Matthews songs.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:55 pm
The Stone??? dave Mathews???
Yummiecake2001
April 25th, 2012
7:56 pm
I agree bknsty14…we may have to cringe on that one!
matt
April 25th, 2012
7:57 pm
is it on now?
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:57 pm
So Joshua doing Dance With My Father? That’ll be a definite standing O.
sarah
April 25th, 2012
7:58 pm
ok seriously.. Elise is sooooo good. If i could choose a persons voice to sound like it would be hers. I want to hear her without a band and screaming!! I don’t understand the judges. They are the worst. I know the show is fixed when they cut up Elise and praise Phil for a Usher cover. The fact is that if they had never herd of Dave Mathews they would have found his rendition terrible. He did nothing with it and it went nowhere. The only way any of his performances are tolerable is because in our heads we compare them to the genius that is Dave Mathews!!! Phil is so cute and sweet and deserves credit where credit is due. He can play an instrument and sing which is more than most but the idol team sets him up every week to rip off Dave. Stop with the sax and musical arrangements and please stop saying he is original.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
7:58 pm
My guess is Jessica doing rhapsody. That may be the death of her.
matt
April 25th, 2012
7:59 pm
its 3am here in greece, i gotta sleep guys! can’t wait for the whole thing.. i’ll catch up tomorrow
Callum
April 25th, 2012
8:00 pm
I think if Jessica did no rhapsody, she would be dead. The only one who could do that justice is Elise.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:02 pm
Wow, a huggy/kissy opening!
matt
April 25th, 2012
8:02 pm
2 songs tonight right?
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:03 pm
The Show Must go Oylarn – Joshua
Fat Bottomed Girls – Skylar
Bohemian Rapsody – Jessica
Save Me – Elise
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Phil
I Want It All – Hollie
Just my guesses
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:03 pm
Two songs, Matt
Yummiecake2001
April 25th, 2012
8:05 pm
Rodney must be running late..
matt
April 25th, 2012
8:06 pm
bknsty14- thanks! i wish i can watch it live.. pssh
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:06 pm
Hey, d!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:06 pm
Joshua got a standing O just for his one line in the mash-up
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:07 pm
Good evening….
This is a catch phrase for me “Another One Bites The Dust.” Top 6 sounds good.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:08 pm
Medley of Queen songs with all 6 contestants and Brian and Roger
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:08 pm
Hey Harriett!
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:08 pm
Hey, Pitchy
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:09 pm
Merlek3 – I was one of those kids that ran home after school to catch Dark Shadows throwing my books down at the door and plopping on the floor. I was somewhat disappointed with the trailer because it seems like it’s leaning more toward the comedic flavor than what Dark Shadows was really about.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:09 pm
Damn, I love Queen!!!
Carolina
April 25th, 2012
8:09 pm
Hi all! Hoping tonight is Elise’s night! She’s already doing well
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:09 pm
Group sing. Elise and Skylar nailed it!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:11 pm
Am I the only one who thinks Jessica sounds a little rough down in her lower registry?
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:11 pm
OK, the Joshua/Hollie playground is getting kinda boring.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:12 pm
Loved the group song!!!!!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:12 pm
Elise carried the rest of them through that medley.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:13 pm
Sigh, this whole not I’m gonna be thinking “I miss Colton…” He would have rocked a Queen song.
So the Fat Bottomed Girls opening sounded the best I’ve heard from a group medley, but “We Are the Champions” sounded the worst of any medley. I think I heard Elise go badley off key.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:14 pm
Skylar didn’t do too bad herself!!!!!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:14 pm
**Night. Not “Not”
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:15 pm
Bohemian Rhapsody from Jessica
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:16 pm
Hey, Harriett. How you doing, darling??
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:16 pm
Angela, I loved the group too.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:17 pm
Hey Pitchy!!!!!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:17 pm
Not a bad BR from Jessica.
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:17 pm
So, so for Jessica.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:18 pm
Jessica on Bohemian Rhapsody – of course she would try to tackle one of the most challenging songs ever written. Cause she wants to impress us. Well guess what Jess? The beauty of Rhapsody is the raw passion and subtelty. Although I move that this song should never be done on the show by anyone ever simply for the fact that you can’t cut the song down to 2 minutes. That song needs all 5 minutes to tell the story.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:18 pm
If I were a judge, I’ll send JLo back to the dressing room and change that outfit.
I’m a Jessica fan, and I think she did just OK.
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:18 pm
JS was just OK.
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:19 pm
Jessica’s is dressed cuter.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:20 pm
Two Idols have tackled BR successfully: Constantine and Michael Johns. One has made mince-meat out of it: Kellie Pickler. Jessica was closer to the guys than she was to Kellie.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:20 pm
That wasn’t bad in the melody but the rock part had too much screaming.
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:22 pm
Doing ok Pitchy. Been missing everyone during the day blogging.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:23 pm
She didn’t butcher it, but it was not an “oh wow” top six performance like the judges have said people need at this point in the competition FOR YEARS…
Carolina
April 25th, 2012
8:23 pm
Jessica’s performance was not even close to GOOD….but no matter what, the judges insist in giving her compliments…it was a terrible performance!!!!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:24 pm
I can honestly say, with 6 left, any one of them could win and I would be great with it!!!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:25 pm
The Show Must Go On from Skylar
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:26 pm
It’s just plain weird listening to Queen with a southern accent. Not liking this much at all.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Heck Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Nice Sklyar, not much of a twang tonight.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Not bad. Though the end was a little rough.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Comparing that to Paris Bennett’s version…..Paris wins easy.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
Sorry D!!!! I loved it!!!
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:28 pm
Skyler was fantastic!!!!
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:28 pm
Ouch..not good to my ears
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:28 pm
I liked Skylar tonight. She definitely sang the song with passion, and I really like Show Must Go On.
I read in an interview that Colton said he would have sung this song had he stuck around, so I’m bummed that he didn’t get to sing this. Even so, Skylar did a good job. Definitely preferred her to Jessica.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:28 pm
Tone it down a bit, Randy
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:29 pm
Colton would have put much more emotion into it.
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:29 pm
Don’t care for Skylar
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:32 pm
It is that strong nasal quality that I don’t care for from Skylar. I find her quality of voice piercing.
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:33 pm
@Pitchy- no, this is not like the soap – in no way. But, it seems like fun!!!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:34 pm
Don’t like this song on Joshua. And he just started it…it’s not his style. At all.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:34 pm
They’re standing already…..
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:34 pm
Joshua sings Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:34 pm
I hate that kind of microphone!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:35 pm
I’ve heard cover bands do this song better in dive bars
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:35 pm
That song only shows Joshuas weakness. Bad.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:35 pm
Joshua turns it into a rock version and nails it.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:35 pm
AGAIN with a standing ovation. It wasn’t that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
I like Joshua, sounds like old town STAX,
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
What a joke they are.
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
RANDY SHUT UP
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
Enter your comments here
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
Gospel version of Queen, lol. Still he can sing just not this
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
Randy please, this is a family show. Have the courtesy to kiss his ass in private.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:37 pm
JLo just cost Joshua a ton of votes
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:37 pm
Good job Joshua
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:38 pm
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:36 pm
No Kidding!!!!
I hate them.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:38 pm
Elise sings I Want It All
Jubie
April 25th, 2012
8:38 pm
Joshua is in trouble if he doesn’t bring it in the next song.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:38 pm
Elise is here to show these young bloods how to rock. Hell yeah! Work that tambourine! FTW
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:39 pm
Elise is killing it
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:40 pm
Elise rocks the house!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:40 pm
I will be fine if she wins but I would never buy her music.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:40 pm
Where’s the standing ovation? That was great.
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
8:40 pm
She blows Joshua and NO standing O, Shesh, what judges:-(
Rags
April 25th, 2012
8:41 pm
Elise nailed that – where’s her standing O??
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
8:41 pm
LETS GET REAL ! Why did Josh get a standing? And Elise, best performance, am I missing something
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:41 pm
I find it amazing how NOW the judges are tooting Skylar’s age. So many accolades were given to Jessica’s voice and her being only 16. Now it’s Skylar’s turn. WOW. Also, the judges are NOW tooting how Skylar “connects” with the song (unlike Jessica). The Judges are full of crap and the biggest flip floppers since Mitt Romney.
Joshua did good. The song fit him.
Elise did good. WTH is STyler talking about they’ve “been waiting for her to find her element with the right song?” Did they forget her performance two weeks ago where she rocked the house??
Randy is wishy washy!
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:42 pm
I liked Elise. I would like to see her in concert. Not sure if I would buy her music!”
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:42 pm
At least they didn’t say Elise and Janis Joplin in the same sentence again! Thank heaven cause not even close!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:43 pm
It is now clear the judges do not know how to use the skill of “The Standing O.” Therefore I propose all judges wear sycned up shock collars so as to train them.
Any time they try to give the “O” to judge’s pet Joshua, America gets to shock them back in their seats.
Hey if it can work on canines…
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:43 pm
Fat Bottomed Girls for Phil and Save Me for Hollie (insert joke here). I can already feel the judges Hollie Hatefest coming on.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
8:43 pm
Elise did not do good…she needs to go home !!! Along with Skylar !
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:43 pm
I do agree that standing O’s should be with Skylar and Elise if anybody
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:44 pm
Why are y’all worried about standing o’s from judges who get no respect? Nobody believes anything they say.
Plus, every single contestant has tons of fans, all of them deserve those fans. Hardest season I have ever seen in picking a winner. I have NO idea who should win.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
8:44 pm
And as for the judges, lets just look at whowe are talking about !! Can Randy please get a new line. Can Jennifer please fix her hair….and I Steven even there?
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:46 pm
My standing O problem is they do it for Joshua EVERY SINGLE PERFORMANCE. It diminishes what standing O’s are all about and they try to influence fans in my opinion. In 9 years, Simon gave ONE standing O.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:46 pm
Phil and Fat Bottomed girls.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:47 pm
Ladies and Gents, I know some of you hate him but this 56 year old female would SO go see him in concert!!!!!!!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:47 pm
Wow…the beginning of Philx2’s song he had this look on his face that said, “How am I doin Mom?” So bad…
When he got to the growl parts, he slipped into his normal groove. But still, not good. Elise is sweeping this first round.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:48 pm
I like Phil2x. All his songs fit him and his quirky way of singing.
jerry
April 25th, 2012
8:48 pm
Is joshua that really really good like they say or are they just trying to hang on to him as long as they can. he would starve if he had to depend on me.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:48 pm
After watching every show starting from season 1 this is the first time I do not have a clear Dave.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:48 pm
Phil had fun with that one! Well done!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
8:48 pm
What in the world was that performance….that sucked Philip Philip !!! He sings like he hurts.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:49 pm
Darn iPad I typed fave
Scott Miner
April 25th, 2012
8:49 pm
Phillip needs to do a Joe Cocker song. He has sooo man of his maneurisms and sounds like him. Or Dr John
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
8:49 pm
Finally Randy got it right !!!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:50 pm
Boo, Randy, Boo!!!! Philx2 rocked!!!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:50 pm
Phil sounded best when the background singers sang with him…and drowned him out.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
8:50 pm
“I have NO idea who should win.” – Deirdre, I just said the exact same words to my child.
And, I agree with your take on the standing O’s, along with the fact that no one believes their critique of the contestants.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:50 pm
@Rugged, he does hurt, he has a stent in his kidney to keep him on the show until he can get surgery
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
8:51 pm
The two I liked best are gone–Erika and Colton
Mike
April 25th, 2012
8:54 pm
Ditto Jerry, I can’t stand the fact that they gave Joshua a standing ovation again for a so so performance. I say send him packing. If it comes down to him and anyone in the end anyone will get my vote.
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
8:54 pm
How about this for a theme night – STAX recordings!!!
Seth T
April 25th, 2012
8:55 pm
? Shock Collars on the Judges?? Best idea I’ve heard for a long time. Wasn’t that standing OV #5 or 6 for Joshua this season??
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
8:55 pm
I liked Erika too Harriett and was sorry to see her not get that save
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:55 pm
they are going to destroy Hollie
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:55 pm
A ballad from Hollie. Yawn!
senior
April 25th, 2012
8:56 pm
JLO looks like McFatty in that costume. ugh
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
8:57 pm
Ouch on the big note…please tell me y’all heard that!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:57 pm
Ironic song lyrics aside, Hollie has been making a push since “Perfect” and tonight she continues her comeback! I thought that was second only to Elise! Nicely done little one!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:57 pm
I love Hollie, but that was not very good
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
8:57 pm
I loved Hollie’s voice aand the song.
c
April 25th, 2012
8:58 pm
JLoe is wearing MC Hammer pants; not a good look.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:58 pm
Just a couple bad notes. Big notes were good. I thought they would be a lot harder on her.
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
8:58 pm
JLo is full of it. no matter what Hollie does she citizens!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
8:58 pm
Oh stop it!!!! You make her get more votes with crap on her and standing O for Joshua. YOU will make her win
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
8:59 pm
J Lo…shut up.
Randy, must I remind you? Family show. Now come out of miss J Lo’s Hammer Pants. I can’t take you anywhere…
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
8:59 pm
There is Randy’s “everyone needs to have a moment comment”. He should’ve said that to Jessica.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
9:00 pm
Yo dog, Hollie is in it to win it. She has a great voice.
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:00 pm
I love my iPad it “corrects criticize to citizens”
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:01 pm
I want to see the judges take a boot on the butt!. It is a wonder she can sing at all after they way that they have tried to destroy her confidence in front of millions. Not enough money on the planet to make me do that!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:01 pm
Rankings for Round #1 -
1. Elise
2. Hollie
3. Skylar
4. Phillip
5. Jessica
6. Joshua
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:01 pm
Jessica HAD a moment with I Will Always Love you…she hasn’t had one since
Merlek3
April 25th, 2012
9:01 pm
Hollie, bottom 3, I like her – but she didn’t produce tonight!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:02 pm
I actually agree with Jon C. on the rankings.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
9:02 pm
If Skylar was that good, where was her standing O.
Mary
April 25th, 2012
9:03 pm
Joshua is obviously a favorite of JLo and Randy and they will not stop cramming him down our throats. I’m sorry, but I think that we have all heard Joshua’s kind of voice before….. How about giving someone truly unique a shot instead of these cookie cutter screamer, over singers that are becoming very ho hum.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
I heard it, Deirdre, but I heard it on others, too. That is what is making people vote for Hollie, because they ignore some transgressions and majorly point out others.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
Round 1
1.Elise
2. Joshua
3. Phil
4. Skylar
5.Jessica
6.Hollie.
Seriously, I think the judges criticisms of Hollie are making some people deaf to the bad notes she hits. The big note in that song was way off!
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
A standing O too many times in a row is like a ‘kiss of death’. If a fan sees a standing O being given by judges too somebody that is not their ‘idol’ … the hater factor is stoked. This usually results in a torrent of hate posts … which can work against the idol gifted with the standing O.
Jessica was a victim of that IMO (nearly eliminated). Joshua is going to be the second casualty.
Fuuny right?
bhtk
April 25th, 2012
9:04 pm
once again they hate holly. Way better then no range joshua and phillip.
Blake
April 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
Anyone know when the tribute band is supposed to play? Marc Martel is the only person on the planet that can sing like Freddy.
Donna
April 25th, 2012
9:05 pm
I agree with John C on round 1
Blake
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
at commercial break.. listen to this queen rendition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dREKkAk628I
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
For me:
Phil
Skylar
Jessica
Elise
Joshua
Hollie
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
Rugged, you must not have been watching all season. Phil2x ALWAYS sings like he’s hurting. As a matter fact, with this kidney stone issues and stent, he actually is hurting. I give him props.
Seth T
April 25th, 2012
9:06 pm
What J. Lo was really trying to explain to Hollie was – “we want you off the show now”, but I’m going to ramble on-and-on about thinking, as if no one thinks, especially me, because I no think, but I can do those video’s, ya know … , (so it sounds like I’m trying to give you good advice) it’s for your own good baby.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
Round One rankings: 1 – Elise
2 – Joshua
Everyone else go home.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
So voting for the girl who is arguably the weakest singer in this group is ok because the judges are mean to her and not to the others? That’s a great reason!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
Haa haa haa, who would have “thunk” Jessica would be signing Dance with my Father?
c
April 25th, 2012
9:07 pm
The judges love Jessica and Joshua and only give them praise becuase they want them in the finale. Hollie sang with as much passion as Jessica but they tear her down. Elise deserved the standing O; not Joshua. So unfair of the judges because they could give all the contestants more confidence by judging impartially and letting their true colors shine without biased teardowns. Agree with Jon C’s rankings
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:08 pm
Jojo A – Astute observation. Definitely agree with that.
Okay, Phillip may be hit or miss with me in his songs, but I would totally hang out with him! His dry humor is hilarious!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:09 pm
I meant singing…
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
For the first time, I actually liked Elise’s performance. Entertaining, and she sang like she meant it rather than putting on a false persona. As for Phil – though as a person he is great, I am finally tired of him. Hey, ya’ll bloggers out there! OOOOOHHHH — Jessican is sounding nice right now. Although, wait, she is off key a little, and there is that unmistakable, unpleasant STRAIN in her voice.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Jessica is singing Dance With My Father heartbreakingly well
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Much prefer this song to Jessica’s voice than to, say, Joshua’s. I thought that was beautiful and heartfelt. I bought that completely! Gorgeous.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
But, Deirdre, it’s what many people do, vote underdog. And while I totally agree she’s not any where near the best, they really rip her a new one on crap the others get by with. I’ve never voted for her, but I will admit, it ticks me off to see the undeserved standing O’s
rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
NOW THAT IS SINGING !!!!
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
Off subject – but where’s Jimmy Iovine? he hasn’t looked well lately.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:11 pm
Jacob was way better last year. Shut up with the best ever comments JLo. It was good, but not epically great.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
J-LO, come on, really? The best version of that Luther Vandross song? No way. It’s a great song and she sang it nicely but nothing outstanding.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
If it was the best JLo ever sang, especially since the “tenderness” and “feeling” was there, why didn’t she give a Standing O? Crappy judges. Has she been given a standing o at all in this competition????
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:12 pm
Kupkake – I’ve noticed that too. The last few interviews he’s done he hasn’t had a lot of energy.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
But Hollie didn’t get ripped this time. The judges mentioned the bad notes which she DID hit. She deserved the criticism this time.
And btw, Jessica just brought tears to my eyes with a song that usually makes me gag!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:13 pm
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:10 pm
At least I’m not the only on that notices she is sometimes of key and not “perfect” like these idiots keep telling her she is.
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
Agree. Best performance so far. Love the way she sang it
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:14 pm
Jimmy is in the audience, they showed him at the beginning of the show
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
Country twang, picking a song with a quirky title that also mentions trucks, yep Skylar is country. Nothing exciting for me on this one y’all.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:15 pm
That tattoo did not leave a mark !!! NEXT !
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
BKSNTY14: Yeah, tru dat.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
BUT others deserved it, too, and did they get it????? Nope!
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
Skylar has a natural twang – this is overkill. I like her but too much twang on this one!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
That was waaaaay too country for me. She’s a good singer but I’m not a big fan.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:17 pm
Hollie is doing The Climb I think. I’ve never heard anyone do that song well.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:17 pm
Do not like country, BUT, Skyler can sing.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Skylar just gives me joy. Plus she showed she can rock it out tonight and doesn’t “have” to do country to perform and sing well.
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Philip is a bankable star. That man’s got it made. He’s got that ‘recognizability’ quality. If you hear him sing over the radio … you’ll know it’s him. Stars with this quality are … Neil Diamond, Michael Bolton, Barbara Streisand, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra blah …blah.
And as the girls say … he’s easy on the eyes.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Who deserved it? I didn’t hear any bad notes from anyone but Hollie tonight. Joshua was over-the-top as usal but on key, so was Skylar and Phil and Jessica and definitely Elise.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:18 pm
Yes, “senior” – my thought exactly!
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
I just resent country artists taking over
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
As a Mississippi resident, I don’t like country, but I just have to root for Skylar who has made it wayyyy beyond any other Mississippi contestant! Sorry!
boots
April 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
Sorry I’m late, everyone. I wonder what would happen if the judges just shut up and let the audience vote without commenting. Let’s try that! Jacob is like Skylar: they each have a certain style. Remember back many years ago when they would not allow the singers to adjust the songs to fit them? You did not have the option of making something country or soul. It wrecked a lot of singers. Now, they let you modify the tune. Also, why doesn’t anyone ever forget the lyrics like they did in the first few years?
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
Just a matter of opinion, Deirdre!! No argument at all!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:21 pm
Skylar is a spitfire and a great girl with a good voice. I’m just really against another country winner after last year. She has a good chance of winning.
kms
April 25th, 2012
9:22 pm
Can’t stand any more blather from the judges. It is so obvious who they favor and it gets sickening listening to them all say the same thing over and over while jlo finds a way to talk about herself.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:22 pm
No, I get what you’re saying Angela.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:23 pm
Scotty won last year which still has me scratching my head. If you don’t tell me it is him singing I would not know. Give me a singer with that special quality that makes them stand outside of the crowd.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:24 pm
Ready For Love from Joshua.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:24 pm
KupKake, I asked a long time ago if Jimmy was sick (perhaps in my mind), but I didn’t think he looked good from good day one!
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
Only two people have managed to make viewers go ‘misty’ in this competition. Jessica and Skylar (Wind Beneath my Wings).
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
Only two people have managed to make viewers go ‘misty’ in this competition. Jessica and Skylar (Wind Beneath my Wings).
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
Good!!! I’m one of those who cannot stand to make anyone mad
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
Oooops !
RxDawg
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
During the queen rounds, I thought Skylar was freaking awesome. I don’t get why the judges always give Joshua standing O’s? Holly and Phillip were probably the worst.
gayle
April 25th, 2012
9:25 pm
This is a tough season. All are very talented but I put my money on Jessica. She has a remarkable voice and delivery. I may not like all the song choices of all the contestants but I know they can’t control what they sing so I go with the voice and Jessica has the best.
boots
April 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
I’m thinking Jimmy smokes a couple of packs a day and drinks quite a bit. Just a hunch. Hope he is ok though.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
Joshua was obviously NOT ready for love on this song. Poor India, I would not be a happy camper after that. Why are they standing? Am I missing something????
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
Joshua just showed off his voice to perfection…no screaming, no yelling, no gospel…that was great!
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
He didn’t over sing it and it was fantastic!
kms
April 25th, 2012
9:26 pm
I wish randy would stay speechless
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:27 pm
That was beautiful!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:27 pm
And Jennifer, if you have nothing to say then leave because we need judges who are realistic….their comments are getting boring now !!!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:27 pm
Ok, that was crazy good! Josh screams some and I dont like that, but I loved this! And I typed “crazy good” before Randy said it!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:27 pm
Angela, I argue a lot but I’m never mad! No worries!
boots
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
Everyone at my office wonders about the love for Joshua, too. He is good, but so are the others. It almost seems like when Randy stands up, the other two judges have to as well. Whatever, it is the tweens that run this show.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
Im sorry Deirdre, that was not a good performance !!!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
Dagnabit, I just said do not stand up, and what do they do. No one seems to be listening to me this week.
David
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
J. lo was talking out of her ass trying to advise Hollie! What biased judges…….drooling on their mics for all of the mediocre performance but then burning Hollie….BS!
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
Deirdre, agreed, on this song Joshua didn’t pour on the gospel or screeching. The quality he conveyed in his voicing was really moving. He WAS that song.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
9:28 pm
Please shoot me! We need new judges next year. Someone tie them down so they can’t give Joshua another standing O.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
BOOTS, I am with you 100% and quite frankly there was NO REASON for any standing on that performance ! What drugs did Paula Abdul leave behind for all of them !
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
That was the best I’ve ever heard Joshua!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
Joshua was in pitch and he sang this song extremely well.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
Joshua is the epitome of hit or miss for me. On Ready For Love it was definitely a hit! His voice seemed to float to the notes he needed. Very well done.
Oh boy, there they go standing again. SHOCK! SHOCK! Hey guys, my shock collar remote’s not working. Can you guys try?
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
I still prefer Mike Lynche’s version. No runs
JENN
April 25th, 2012
9:30 pm
Why is Jacob the only one who gets standing ovations? I think they are doing that intentionally so people will vote for him..I would never listen to him…do not understand this..
Brett
April 25th, 2012
9:30 pm
Do the judges stand up for Joshua only……come on they are so slanted
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:30 pm
TO ALL…Joshua DID NOT do a good job on that song. Quite disappointing that he even choose that song.
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
I believe the judges give Joshua the standing O’s …because he truly deserves it.
I’m rooting for Jessica but I can’t deny Joshua’s great talent. He is a singer’s singer. I think that an artist’s perspective on what a great singer is, is different from that of the common ‘joe’ or ‘jane’.
Bgirl
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
No matter how well anyone does JLO and Randy are so influencing the voters for Jessica and Joshua that they will be one and two. That is the reason Colton went home last week
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
BRETT honestly those standing o’s don’t mean a thing because there is nothing backing them !!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
That kind of singing is why I liked Joshua during the audition rounds
Tammy
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
Would love to see Joshua sing a good ole gospel song
Sarah U
April 25th, 2012
9:31 pm
I didn’t hear Hollie hit bad notes…I thought she did a beautiful job! I also knew before she performed the judges would criticize her. They didn’t surprise me.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:32 pm
BGIRL, Colton should have gone home but not last week. Holly is the one that should have already been gone, and then Elise (Alise), however she spells it.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:32 pm
I really thought that was awesome from Joshua and I’m pretty tough on him.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:32 pm
Joshua, Joshua, Joshua – fantastic !
cantstandthejudges
April 25th, 2012
9:32 pm
Why is it that the judges on stand for Joshua? Are they prejudiced? I think so.
JENN
April 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
Also..how can J Lo say that Skyler was the best during the 1st round but who did they stand up for?? Not her..
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
Screaming JOSHUA should be gone because honestly that is all he will ever do and its NOT ATTRACTIVE and doesnt make for good listening.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
I Always prefer the original versions. Some of the songs sung this season have me cringing because the original versions are so beloved by me.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
Jojo A – Definitely agree with your views on Joshua’s standing O’s, and there are certainly performances of his that have merited them.
But come on, EVERY song? Crazy Little Thing Called Love was just okay, and it’s not a singer’s song. They gave that a standing O too.
My view on it is if they give standing O’s to EVERY single song, it cheapens it when he does a performance when it is merited.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:33 pm
Even the other contestants notice the standing O’s. Thank you Skyler.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:34 pm
gayle, I am a Jessica fan since day one, but unfortunately, she will not win. No one will win this competition that doesn’t connect with the voters. She can sing, but she won’t win. Pls, don’t bet the house on her (again, unfortunately).
Melissa Smith
April 25th, 2012
9:34 pm
Big lover of the top 6. Phillip and Skylar are my favs. I don’t like the way that the judges are giving only one person a Standing Ovation. They all deserve a Standing Ovation NOT just one. Maybe my opinion stinks but that is just the way I feel. I almost feel that the judges are Pregidice.
red
April 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
i think Joshua is a good singer but I am sink of them standing for him every week!!!!! I am so tired of them being so bad to Hollie!!! Hollie connect with the song then she does with the Queen song then they down her for that tired of this!!! Skylar and Elsie were good but dont stand for them. Disappionted with the judges.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
OMG NO ELISE !!!!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
Not liking the scarf ring…oops, this is a singing competition, not a fashion show. Carry on folk.
Oscar
April 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
Joshua does really well 1 out of 4 performances. The other 3 — screechy gospel sound that nobody would buy. Jessica has good vocals but is downright boring — the same little sad puppy eyes week after week. I’m not crazy about Skylar but she is fun to watch. Elise, she would be good at number 1 but too old? Like several other runners up, if Jessica won, Elise would outperform her. Entertainers who could sell music and perform — Elise, Phillip and Skyler.
Bgirl
April 25th, 2012
9:35 pm
Rugged I agree but Jessica should have gone when the voters did not vote
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:36 pm
She HAS to be kin to Janis somehow!!!!!!
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:36 pm
This is awful time to leave the room
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:36 pm
On paper, Elise doing John Mayer sounds like a home run. But with the exception of a couple exceptional moments, I thought that arrangement was messy and all over the place. It took me half the song to realize what she was singing. Not her best…
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
that was OK. Some good moments, some I didn’t care for. Steven didn’t even clap.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
Finally a judge that is telling it straight !!! Thanks Steven !!!
red
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
Melissa I agree with you!!!!!! Why do they stand for him all the time!!! The contestants have to be stink of it!!!!!!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
“Can pick cherries with your back to the tree!” Gotta love it.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
My deepest apologies, John Mayer covered it. It’s a Jimi Hendrix song. Please don’t flog me!!!!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:37 pm
J LO NO NO NO that song was not good for her !!! Again a judge who doesnt know what she was talking about !!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
Elise doing the Jimi Hendrix song…I expected it to be better. Liked her Queen song a lot better although this one was pretty good.
Can’t pick the cherries with your back to the trees…or pick songs people know…that was actually good advice from ST
kms
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
Boooooooooo
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
Pitchy, I loved that comment !!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
Jon C – You are saying everything I am thinking, so I’m just going to sit back and enjoy your comments
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
J-LO, come on again – Elise did in in way “slay” that Hendrix song. It was totally 100% ho-hum. Jon C, yes, it was a mess. And listen to the judges trying to excuse her by saying it was the “wrong song” – at least Randy is telling the truth. She “boxed” with the song and never quite made it her own or even sang it well.
Harriett
April 25th, 2012
9:38 pm
No way! Not even worthy to carry Janis’s scarves!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:39 pm
I don’t like Elise and I didn’t love that song, but I totally recognize her talent.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:39 pm
Oh Snap! Just looked at Randy and saw his “Yo” broach.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:40 pm
bknsty14 – Why thank you. Glad to see someone’s actually reading what I’m posting lol
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:41 pm
Janis Joplin was amazing her voice went right to your heart and soul and Elise not even close!!
vickie
April 25th, 2012
9:41 pm
So sick of judges giving Joshua standing O. No matter what he sings????
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:41 pm
Oh dear. Philip is singing a dirge.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:41 pm
Phillip is doing well with this. But that’s about the same as telling a fish he’s good at swimming. I pass on further comments.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:42 pm
If you are going to do a DMB song, take Steven’s advice and do one everybody knows and knows well. That said, he does sound a lot like him, but not a favorite of mine at all.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:42 pm
Now Philip….what in the world was that?????
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:42 pm
Ok, sorry!!! But I still love him!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
I am not a Dave Matthews fan and I don’t like this song.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
Barbara B. yes, what you say about Janis Joplin is right on.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
“But that’s about the same as telling a fish he’s good at swimming.”
Now that is funny
Elvis
April 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
I don’t get it. At All. Joshua gets standing O after standing O. My opinion, he stinks. But beyond my opinion – the judges even give more praise to other contestants, but only give Joshua standing Os. EVERY TIME. I don’t get it.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
PP was bottom of the barrel tonight and they need to tell him that.
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
Phil is still the most interesting singer on the stage.
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
I’m going to swing for the fences this week, and I’m predicting a very unlikely Bottom 3 – Phillip, Joshua, Elise.
But who knows? Could happen…
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
@ Jon C – Like I said, Standing O’s in this competition is a double edged blade. It cuts both ways … and cuts deep either way.
The standing O is the judge’s personal expression of their approval and admiration. If they believe that Joshua’s past performance all deserved standing O’s, then that is their subjective view. Personally, I have yet to see any performance of Joshua with any kind of glaring technical fault. They’re aways so well executed. SO … I cannot make any justifiable criticism of the judges on this Standing O issue.
A question I would throw to everybody here is … honestly, isn’t Joshua REALLY the best singer in this competition if you do away with all the other qualities (the cute factor, personality, physical packaging)?
Oscar
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
The judges are ultimately going to sink this show — they have never been so annoying and biased.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:44 pm
And who is Ryan fooling with the so-called girlfriend….lets get real !
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:45 pm
Randy is a musician first??? Most interesting thing I’ve heard all night
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:45 pm
Oscar, I agree with you 100%…..
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:45 pm
bknsty14 – Haha that one was just for you bro.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:46 pm
Artsy is one thing. And certainly “interesting”, Dierdre. Regarding Phil P., he’d be a great to watch in a small venue in an intimate setting.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:46 pm
Perhaps it’s me, but for JLo to say “there WILL be a time and place” where he (Phil2x) can sing the way he wants to was a telltale sign. Watchers listen to what these keystone judges are saying and it sways the votes. I would buy a Phil2x CD.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:48 pm
Atlanta Native, I agree with yo uon the Phil P comment !!
red
April 25th, 2012
9:48 pm
I am not saying Joshua didnt do good on his Queen song but the judges even said that Sylar won the first song but they Didnt STAND for anyone else it’s not RIGHT!!!!
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:48 pm
Pitchy!!! There was your Jordan (my opinion, stupid!) commercial!!
. Only time 5,347 this season!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
Hollie needs to KILL The Climb or else she could be in trouble. I hope not though, but nobody ever does this song well. Put PP in the bottom three and send him packing. He just wasn’t very good the last few weeks.
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
Jo-Jo, thanks for posting! Well said. I ADORE Joshua. He is so natural, just sings his soul out w/o even trying. And what fun to watch, too! (And I am in no way a gospel fan…!) Just like Skylar, she just belts it out w/o thinking. Passion! Maybe that’s what rubs me the wrong way about Jessica and Holly; they are a little too studied.
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
Phil P did sound like Dave Mathews on that song. He does NOT sound like Joe Cocker ever
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
The standing O is the judge’s personal expression of their approval and admiration. –
No disrespect, but DUH!!!
chris
April 25th, 2012
9:49 pm
i’m so tired of the standing ovation for joshua ledet he is not that good he needs to go home next bring back simon he tells you like it is.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
LOVE that Jordon commercial. That song is awesome !!! And she looks and sounds great !!
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
AH! Colton cameo!!!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
Hollie singing The Climb
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
THANK YOU CHRIS…finally someone with some sense !!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
Oh boy, my child just stood up off couch and started singing.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
I saw another blog where someone angered over the judges voted over 1,000 times for Hollie!!! Seriously, get a life!!!!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
WHY IS HOLLIE singing The Climb….NO NO NO !!!
Steve
April 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
Does anyone else think Ryan was high on drugs or something else tonight? What’s the deal with his girlfriend… Paranoid marijuana trip was what it sounded like to me
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
Atlanta Native for me his Joshua’s best performance was when he sang Percy Sledge. I gave him a standing O at home
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
My child is belting out this song, let me rate her singing (lol)..
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
I like this song for Hollie. It fits her really well. Won’t go so far as to say best of the night, but it is certainly a highlight for both the night and her personally.
holler23
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
Elvis,
You need to listen to Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett and David Ruffin of The Temptations and tell me that they are bad. Joshua Ledet is a true talent. His voice is fashioned after these GREAT singers—legends. Just because you don’t like the style, respect it. He hits notes (has a bigger range) and has control with more power than many of the others left in the competition (eg., Phil Phillips). The vocal runs, performance, etc. It amazes me that people who like rock call the gospel singers shouty and the people who like gospel call the rock singers tinny and screechy. They are both power singing but in different ways.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
That should be her farewell song tonight…her or Elise !!!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
STANDING O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:52 pm
You can always tell when Hollie is comfortable with a song. She was a totally different singer with this song than she was with the richly deserved criticism of the first song
KupKake
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
Standing O for Hollie! I must be dreaming!
Atlanta Native
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
Barbara B., yes, I think I was crying after the Percy Sledge song by Joshua.
senior
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
JojoA – to answer your question: Yes
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
Wow Hollie just wow!!
mack40
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
hollie got to step it up sound like she got little cold
Steve
April 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
What’s the deal with Ryan tonight… Stealing his girlfriend? Paranoid marijuana trip to me.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
That was great. That should keep her around.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
Holler23….Joshua does scream. I LOVE all types of music and love gospel and quite honestly he has screamed on all of the gospel songs he has sung…not attractive !
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
Ranking Round #2 (Almost a complete flip from Round #1)
1. Jessica
2. Joshua
3. Hollie
4. Skylar
5. Phillip
6. Elise
Jojo A
April 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
What I would like to see are individual standing O’s. So far all standing O’s are ‘all in one’ things. That should take away the negativity in this standing O issue
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Angela
April 25th, 2012
9:54 pm
Folks, I could NOT give you a bottom person tonight!!! Well played, final 6, well played!
Oscar
April 25th, 2012
9:55 pm
A gospel singer as American Idol? Don’t think so. I guess it boils down to what a person likes. I think you are right holler23 but I would never vote for Joshua like I didn’t vote for Jacob.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:55 pm
Joshua
Hollie
Jessica
Skylar
Phil
Elise
Round 2
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:56 pm
Overall rankings –
1. Hollie
2. Jessica
3. Skylar
4. Joshua
5. Elise
6. Phillip
Based on what I just witnessed, Phillip should go. But there’s no way in hell he will being the last while male left for the tweens to vote for. So it will be Elise who is shown the door.
mack40
April 25th, 2012
9:57 pm
skylar the show must stop and let her off awful!!!!!!!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:57 pm
We have already had a gospel singer as American Idol and he is nothing like her so he needs to stop trying !!!
Jjenn
April 25th, 2012
9:57 pm
Is it me or r they trying to make holly look bad w/ the taped segments? Showing sklar almost crying over “big boned”
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
Elise or Holly should be shown the door !!!
Barbara B
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
Jon C from your lips to Gods ear
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
Mack I agree with you 100 % !!!!
truevest
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
wow just.. wow. 2nd round:
Jessica
Hollie
Joshua
Phil
Skylar
Elise
Mike
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
That was an amazing performance by Hollie and she deserved the standing O.
Sarah U
April 25th, 2012
9:58 pm
Great job Hollie. The sky must be falling…the judges didn’t criticize.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
9:59 pm
Why is it that everyone thinks that Skylar sounds good…..SHE DOES NOT !!! Get real !
Deirdre
April 25th, 2012
9:59 pm
Round 2
1.Jessica
2.Joshua
3. Phil
4. Hollie
5.Elise
6. Skylar
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
9:59 pm
I am OK with Skylar going because she’ll have a record contract by Monday
Jon C
April 25th, 2012
9:59 pm
bknsty14 – I agree with your Round 2 rankings. I had to spin a wheel on Jessica/Joshua/Hollie to rank them cause I thought they all did well that round.
cheri davis
April 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
I’m very disappointed that the judges continually “over” express there admiration for Joshua…I think it’s unfair and demeaning to the other contestants…It defiantly sways the decision of the voting public..It’s not their place to hand pick the winner!! I think they are there to give advice and criticism…I’m surprised the others haven’t just walked off! I know I’m wondering about the fairness of the competition! And if I’m going to continue to watch… Really a standing O every week! I haven’t been that impressed…Makes you wonder!!
truevest
April 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
The judges standing up every time Joshua finishes his songs are just so biased and now I don’t even believe it anymore. It’s too bias and because of that I don’t feel like voting for him.
Oscar
April 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
Skylar and Jessica — bottom 2
Angela
April 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
I love Skylar!!! Sorry!
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:00 pm
Joshua is R&B with a gospel influence. It’s possible to win. Kelly Clarkson won singing R&B. Ruben won singing R&B and Fantasia (who has gospel influence) won singing R&B.
Yes, it is taste. I just think that if it’s not your taste, people shouldn’t knock the quality of the voice.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
10:01 pm
I agree Rugged. I am a country music fan and I listen to country music most of the time and I would never buy one of her songs.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:02 pm
Please let Skylar go home to that contract…and have her take Holly and Elise with her !!
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:03 pm
Joshua is R&B with a gospel influence. It’s possible to win. Kelly Clarkson won singing R&B. Ruben won singing R&B and Fantasia (who has gospel influence) won singing R&B.
Yes, it is taste. I just think that if it’s not your taste, people shouldn’t knock the quality of the voice. Clarkson won singing R&B. Ruben won singing R&B and Fantasia (who has gospel influence) won singing R&B.
Yes, it is taste. I just think that if it’s not your taste, people shouldn’t knock the quality of the voice.hers left in the competition (eg., Phil Phillips). The vocal runs, performance, etc. It amazes me that people who like rock call the gospel singers shouty and the people who like gospel call the rock singers tinny and screechy. They are both power singing but in different ways.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:04 pm
Holler…Joshua is not in the league with Ruben, Fantasia or Kelly….Fantasia may scream but she screams with harmony…Joshua screams as if he is trying to get the notes out with no control. There is nothing you can say to me about Joshua that would make me like his singing !!!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:04 pm
I like Hollie’s voice the best and enjoy listening to her. I like the sound quality of Elise, but not always what she does. Skylar is just plain country which will get her far in life. Phil will get a record deal, whether I like him or not, but he is not the best on this show. Jessica just annoys me. She has no low register and sounds bad when she does it, but her upper register is great. Joshua is good right up until he starts screaming and that is just too much for me. I hope Hollie wins, but she won’t.
mack40
April 25th, 2012
10:05 pm
skylar is nice but she’s in the wrong house tonight she need to move over two building down at the bar good for drunk ear not sober ears
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:06 pm
I told my child she was “pitchy” and her runs were weak. Go and pick a song “I” as her audience can connect to (LOLOLO). As with DWTS, I give her an 8.
Mike
April 25th, 2012
10:06 pm
Round 2
Elise
Hollie
Jessica
Skylar
Phillip s
Joshua
Adrian
April 25th, 2012
10:07 pm
It’s incredible how much Idol wants another black person to win this show. The judges mentality, “Oh Joshua just finished…time to stand up. Wow Skyler sang incredibly and we loved it the most…but we can’t can’t stand up because it would help others win”
The bias is at an all time high…it’s one of the most insulting thing I’ve seen on this show.
mack40
April 25th, 2012
10:07 pm
steven tlyer is deaf or something he’s getting to old for music is listen to the same girl skylar
senior
April 25th, 2012
10:08 pm
Am I the only one who thinks that tonight’s overall singing was unimpressive? There are some very good voices, but tonight left me wanting better than we got. comments?
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:09 pm
To everyone – nice comments tonight. Always good to see solid insight on the contestants and valid comments. Time to watch Revenge.
boots
April 25th, 2012
10:10 pm
I think this is one of the few years where people are so divided between the six finalist. It is pretty evenly split. For me: Hollie, Phillip, Elise, Joshua, Skylar, Jessica. I know Jessica is good, but she is right for Broadway, not AI. Anyway, just my humble opinion. This is a fun year!
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:11 pm
It’s incredible how much Idol wants another black person to win this show.
Ummm, perhaps I missed something.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:12 pm
Enter your comments here
Angela
April 25th, 2012
10:12 pm
Here’s my humble opinion….I don’t like country but Skylar has stage command that others are lacking; Jessica and Hollie need time to mature but, dang!, they will be amazing; Elise is better in a smaller venue deal but still has the Stevie Nicks crowd; Phillip….well, I love listening to and looking at the boy; and Joshua will have the R&B crowd wrapped up along with gospels. No losers here!
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:13 pm
Pitchy – I actually agree with Adrian. I’ve been saying that same thing for the last three-four weeks about them pushing Joshua and Jessica on us. There may be something to that.
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:14 pm
Rugged,
People don’t have to convince you. All the artists who have come on that show, plus Jimmy, plus the judges seem to agree that he is a talent. In fact, if you play back THEIR commentary, they seemed to be blown away.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:14 pm
I’d like to see a girl win. There have been some really good ones that have lost the past couple years.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:15 pm
they will all get contracts
RRK
April 25th, 2012
10:16 pm
Why are the judges head over heals for Joshua? I just don’t get it? Am I alone in this?
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
bknsty14 – I look at it a different way. I don’t think they’re pushing for a black singer to win. I think they’re pushing for one to be voted off. No doubt, AI has been given the feedback on the judge’s wishy washy, pansy wansy comments for their favorites. The more they favor someone, the less votes that person gets. Reversed psychology is my take on their comments.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
I agree 100%, bknsty14!!!!
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
SENIOR I agree with you, EXCEPT, Jessica did a great job on the second song.
Dakota
April 25th, 2012
10:18 pm
I like all the singers, I think they do a really good job, some a little better than others. Is it just me or does it seem that Randy and Jlo are pushing for Joshua to win? I am really getting sick of Randy standing up and forceing Steven and Jennifer to stand up too. Every week, every song from Joshua gets a standing O from Randy. Its really showing that he wants Joshua to win. I think he sings O K but most of his songs has a lot of screaming. I wouldnt buy his songs, too boring. But I really think that you better get ready for him to win, I think its already been decided.
Angela
April 25th, 2012
10:18 pm
And by that, I meant all will get contracts
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:19 pm
Hollar, if the judges knew what they were talking about then we wouldnt all be complaining about them on here…and those on the show talking about him are just saying what they have to say in front of the camera…get real !!! Joshua is a screamer plain and simple. And yes there are those who like to listen to his screams and good for them but he is not that good of a singer period !
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:19 pm
Um, Adrian—they may be pushing the talent of the artist, not the color. You say “another” like there have been a string of them. Out of the 10 seasons, what, 3? Out of the 10 seasons, how many girls? How many times are we going to get a white boy with a guitar? They are just looking at the talent. Geez.
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:19 pm
And forgive me for spelling your name incorrect, Holler23….
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:21 pm
I’d pay a $5 cover to go to a bar where Phil was singing. Some original some cover songs, but American Idol, buy his record? No. If he wins, he;ll be the 5th straight young whit guy and that’s just wrong. Really want a girl, even if it is Jessica. Would prefer Hollie because she just has a voice that I love.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:21 pm
“The judges standing up every time Joshua finishes his songs are just so biased and now I don’t even believe it anymore. It’s too bias and because of that I don’t feel like voting for him.”
truevest just helped my argument at 10:17. Thank you!
Jjenn
April 25th, 2012
10:23 pm
I think hollys standing O was a ploy by the judges, so her fans will think she’s safe! Vote if she’s your idol!!!!!
Adrian
April 25th, 2012
10:23 pm
RRK – “Why are the judges head over heals for Joshua? I just don’t get it? Am I alone in this?”
The reason is because the marketing group for American Idol are the same group that are doing the publicity for President Obama. The goal, to get as many black people on TV as possible…and if one can win Idol, that’s a lot of millions getting a positive impression. It’s politics unfortunately RRK.
Of course, this is the “root cause”, I assure you the judges don’t realize that. Only the producers and owner probably know of this.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
10:23 pm
WGWG -White Guy With Guitar
He’s (Phil) the only guy left (I’m looking to you Joshua). Still would prefer a girl. The last non-WGWG winner was a black girl.
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:25 pm
I think the artists who have come on have been quite frank (even though polite) in their opinions. I don’t think Jimmy has once lied about his. Now you throwing the judges under the bus. I mean, I think they could recognize true talent. Or okay just fire them. You have to remember though, a lot of the judges (Akon, Will.i.am and Mary J.) were R&B singers. They LIKED him. Geesh.
Adrian
April 25th, 2012
10:27 pm
holler23 : That’s exactly the reason that this show wants another black winner. There haven’t been enough or been one lately. Why would the reverse make any sense?
In response to reverse psychology…that is EXACTLY what is / will happen. However, truthfully I assure you the judges and producers aren’t too clever about this subject…so they will be in for a nasty surprise once Joshua is voted off.
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:28 pm
Adrian,
You are talking nonsense now. You don’t need a lot of blacks on TV to get a positive impression—despite the many negative portrayals perpetuated. This is an ENTERTAINMENT show. Do you have to bring in politics.
ramblin
April 25th, 2012
10:29 pm
Does this show really have3 fair judges…..Imagine they are telling America to vote for the best not just for the one that’s cute….Then they constantly criticize Hollie and stand for Joshua who I really like because he is very humble nut as others have said hard to pull for him with this much bias….Please bring back Simon…..Time for Jessica or Elise to “Hit the road Jack”
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:33 pm
Okay. I get what you are saying about the fact that there haven’t been R&B singers lately, Adrian. But maybe they are pushing them because they REALLY see their talent despite the genre.
Well if you are thinking that it is that deep, then better AI then ALEC is all I’m sayin…
Rugged
April 25th, 2012
10:35 pm
Ramblin, you are just rambling. Hollie should hit the road and so should Elise. Jessica is a great singer and Joshua is NOT !…And I agree 100% about this political and race issue here…lets get real. I am going to reserve any more comments about Joshua because I would hate for him to read any more negative talk if he happens to follow any blogs. But he is not the Idol. Jessica would be a great representation and change for once as an IDOL.
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
10:39 pm
watching late, but after round 1, loved Elise. Hollie missed the key (again) on some notes.
Bob
April 25th, 2012
10:43 pm
Elise had one of her better nights. The Hendrix song I liked, but it is a tough song to do. But she rocked her Queen song.
Philip rocked both of his. I do not feel like I’m watching a talent contest when he’s on stage.
The others were fair to middlin’ in my opinion.
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
10:44 pm
Rugged, I hear ya, but Jessica won’t win. She just won’t.
Pen
April 25th, 2012
10:45 pm
Judging from the range of comments that we weren’t all watching the same show. I think there were a lot of wrong song choices tonight, but everyone sounded pretty well considering. Elise picked too wrong songs, but the first was okay despite that. I look for her to go home this week.
Skylar had two very good performances. Jessica did well with both, but her second choice was beautiful.
Hollie finally nailed one. I hope it was enough to keep her another week.
Phillip, (just shaking my head back and forth). I would never buy a song of his. Glad the bio piece made him out to be the lazy slob he really is.
Jacob didn’t wow me tonight, but I enjoyed them both. I went on iTunes hoping to find his version of Runaway Baby from a few weeks ago. Bummed that it wasn’t. I’d not heard Bruno Mars version so I listened to it and preferred Jacob’s! I listened to clips of his other songs without visuals to distract me. I am now 100% a Jacob fan.
Not sure about the judges pulling for him to win because of the color of his skin. I don’t care if he is purple, the boy is AMAZING. I would like to see a girl win again someday, so if Skylar or Jessica takes the title I won’t be too disappointed.
I think I used all 50 of my online votes tonight for the first time.
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:46 pm
They are all great singers—Joshua included.
I don’t think it’s a political thing. If it’s the case, then surely they are going about it in the wrong way. a black shouldn’t win. I mean so many people are scared that the minorities are going to take over with the Obama presidency. They are even considering a black Bachelor! That will scare the bejesus out of so many people. Bad political move… LOL
bulldawg
April 25th, 2012
10:47 pm
Ledet!!!! Ledet!!!!
holler23
April 25th, 2012
10:49 pm
Pen,
I agree with you 100%!
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
10:53 pm
Damn, Hendrix! I love this girl! Not sure that all of the contestants at this stage have careers in music ahead of them, but Elise does for damn sure.
A
April 25th, 2012
10:53 pm
Holly, Skyler, Phillip final three…
JoTexas
April 25th, 2012
10:54 pm
Bottom 3: Phillip, Jessica, Elise
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
10:56 pm
Nah, Holly has her favorites, but she is the most prone to singing off key. Even her fans hear that. If they hear that and still vote for her, then they are missing the point completely, and shame on them for voting.
Pitchy
April 25th, 2012
10:57 pm
“The reason is because the marketing group for American Idol are the same group that are doing the publicity for President Obama. The goal, to get as many black people on TV as possible…”
WOW, now this is the biggest crap of nonsense I’ve read in a very long time. The “marketing group” seems to be geared toward getting President Obama out of office. And, don’t you think it’s time to get more black people on TV, and I don’t mean dumb shows like The Browns (JMO). White sitcoms, night time shows like Conan, Jay Leno, etc, run the gamut. The show “Friends” was a great show, but so was “Living Single.” Which show received the most kudos. White fans raved for Friends, while the black sector raved for BOTH shows.
Dumbest comment of the night award goes to Adrian.
Jules
April 25th, 2012
10:59 pm
Phillip Phillips???? r-e-a-l-l-y? HOW has this guy not been booted already?? Too much cocky … not nearly enough talent. Go Elyse!
Karen
April 25th, 2012
11:02 pm
Elise was the best because she is not boring…The rest of the group is predictable…all very talented and have some great performances but generally bore me to tears. I would buy Elise’s music someday…and probably would buy Phillip’s. I love Skylar’s spunk and spirit. I am not a country fan but she does own that stage and brings energy to every song. Jessica is amazing. When she grows into her voice is a few years and gets some real life experience the world will know her name. Tonight she was predictable and boring.
Adrian
April 25th, 2012
11:06 pm
Phillip….so your telling me that the marketing team for President Obama is gearing in getting him out of office? I’ll let you re-think about that.
And if you care to elaborate on the rest of your comment please do so. It lacks in making any sense. I also find it hard to believe that my statement is crap, especially when it’s a fact that the marketing team for America Idol is the same as Obama’s marketing team.
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
11:07 pm
Ouch. Listening to Hollie’s 2nd song. Missing the key on most notes.
bknsty14
April 25th, 2012
11:10 pm
Skippy – I’m voting for Hollie because I like her the best. she did miss on some notes on her first song tonight, but the Queen songs as a whole were not that great. The Climb she just killed and she killed the Adele song last week. To me she has the best voice, but has unfairly gotten dumped on while other singers who have missed on pitch numerous times and sounds flat at other times (Jessica) have not received enough criticism. I haven’t voted since Carrie Underwood, but learned my lesson about that with Pia last year. Now, I have someone who I enjoy and will give her my votes. Voting for your favorite is not missing the point, but being told who to vote for by the judges is.
Skippy
April 25th, 2012
11:20 pm
Point taken, bknsty14. I haven’t voted for anyone, and continue to take a stance that I have no favorite…ok, that’s a lie…Elise has emerged as my favorite (but I still am not compelled to vote for her). I agree that is seems like Hollie is singled out, but I think the judges generally get it right, and have from season one. There are some exceptions. I thought Hollie really made a great comeback last week, but fell back into the same ol’ pitch problems again this week. Jessica, too, is prone to being ever so slightly off on some notes. I honestly am not sure who has the best voice. It occurs to me that are there are probably 10,000 better singers in this country than have tried out for American Idol or any other talent show. They are doctors, lawyers, teachers, vagrants, etc……
Pattie
April 26th, 2012
12:08 am
Sounds like the judges have already made up their minds about who will win American Idol.
Sean
April 26th, 2012
12:46 am
Im sick of Joshua screaming like a little girl, if he wins, the music industry will have officially gone down the toilet. Phillip is the only original artist in the competition.
vicky
April 26th, 2012
10:46 am
Jon C – your list is way off. Elise should be on the bottom, Jessica, Josh, Skylar all did better than she did. Hollie should be stay up top after her last song. I don’t get the Elise thing, you could hear her mistakes, especially in her first song. The judges even commented on her not doing well.
Lynda
April 26th, 2012
11:05 am
I would like someone to tell me why the Judges only stand up for Joshua when they highly praise some of the others. Everyone loved Skylar last night buy they did not stand for her. My feeling is Joshua is a great church singer but really not an American Idol. What’s with all the over the top praise, are the Judges being paid off.
JD
April 26th, 2012
6:12 pm
The comments have gotten testier as the contestants leave to make it a smaller field. Obviously some like one more than another and as a result, justify their feelings by pointing out faults that they perceive. Be honest, some don’t like country, R&B or Rock and perfect pitch is not necessarily what makes the perfect AI. It’s a popularity contest and no matter how many times you repeat that “someone missed some notes” it’s not going to make anyone switch there vote if they are voting at all.
It usually just starts a never ending argument between people with strong views. Just be happy with “I like what they sang or I didn’t like that”. Making it sound like you are a voice coach or music critic doesn’t make it so.
But that’s just me. lol
JD
April 26th, 2012
6:13 pm
“their vote”
trish
April 26th, 2012
8:08 pm
Anybody notice a little discourse between J-Low and Tyler? Keep an eye out….Just saying’
Trish
trish
April 26th, 2012
8:23 pm
And, I agree with Karen and Skippy. elise rocks, and the most interesting! Unfortunately, I think she’s going home.
trish
April 26th, 2012
8:58 pm
Damn. Damn. Damn….The judges sealed her fate!!!
Rugged
April 26th, 2012
8:59 pm
Well just as I forecasted the bottom three was perfect….and the only sad part is they couldnt send the bottom two HOME !!!
Rugged
April 26th, 2012
9:00 pm
Trish, yes there is something going on between them…actually all those judges have some issues with one another
trish
April 26th, 2012
9:01 pm
God!!! She rocked that. So nice to read all your comments. Refreshing!!
Have a good nite!