Gosh this season has been kind of ho-hum. They keep emphasizing it's their best season vocally but I think the orginallity is lacking. Most of them just stand up there and sing their song choices almost exactly like the original and not putting their own spin on things. It's like listening to karaoke. Maybe it's because they're doing 60's and 70's. Maybe when they hit the 80's and up they'll recognize the songs and do better :D BTW, I can't carry a tune so who am I to judge????:o

I really like Brooke. I'm having a hard time deciding who I like the least. My bottom three are Amanda, Kady and Kristy Lee. I don't like watching any of them. I have a feeling Amanda will stay just for the uniqueness. However, I just don't understand what was up with that HAIR!!!!! OMG!!! :?: She looked like the bride of Frankenstein. WOW!

That was a surprise.

I wasn't terribly surprised by it, but I definitely think rocker Amanda should've gone home. I kind of liked her at first, but she revealed this week that she absolutely CAN NOT SING. Soooo offkey. Ugh. Poor little Alaina Whitaker -- I felt sorry for her. She can sing, but she was boring. I'm glad Robbie Carrico went home -- I didn't like his attitude, and I think Simon was right that America could see that he wasn't "real." Alexandrea had a good voice but was a bit boring too, so I guess that's why she went home. And Jason Yeager went home because he was so unbearably cheesy.

I was shocked that Amanda didn't go home as she can't sing and she looks so uncomfortable when they're all singing together.

I was very disappointed that Amanda didn't go home. I had a feeling she wouldn't, but I really wanted her to. I felt really bad for Alaina, but I wasn't surprised. I was kinda surprised by the guys. I knew Jason was going home, but I thought Luke would be the other. However, I'm not disappointed that Robbie went. Can't wait for next week.

I didn't get to see this week after the guys since my cable company, not mentioning any names (COMCAST!), kept having issues for 3 days straight! Grrrrrrrr Little good a DVR does when the cable's on the fritz. Why does it go out every night just before 8 pm? I wish they had the answer too. :(

Anyway, I don't know how Amanda did, but I STILL hope she stays as she adds a different flavor. No, she's not going to make it to the top 3, definately not, but I love the rocker flavor as compared to the same ole same ole. ;)

I haven't seen any of the guys yet...go figure ;) but I have watched the girls the last two weeks. I actually think they are all pretty good. No favorites so far.

I agree about Amanda...when I saw her audition it was one of those where I couldn't really tell if she could sing. Now I know she can't. I do like that she is a rocker but she should be representing way better than she is. When they showed her attempting to sing with the group she looked like a deer caught in headlights.

Robbie--I loved his audition. It stood out to me but he didn't stand out once he got in the top 24.

I really, really, really like the girl with the dark hair that had visa problems the last time she auditioned. They also say she has had an album out. Whatever. I love her voice.

Edited to add: Her name is Carly Smithson.

My favorite girls are Carly and Asia'h. On Wednesday, for those of you who watch 'The Office', didn't she look like Karen?!

My favorite guys are David Cook and David Archuletta!

Just thought I'd throw my two cents out there! :)

Okay I like that David Cook did his own take on "Hello" by Lionel Ritchie. Love that song so much so I could tell he messed up the words. I'm not sure I liked the version I just like that he didn't stand up there and try to be Lionel. No one can really compare to Blake's version of "You Give Love a Bad Name" last season. That was awesome! I really liked Carrie's version of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless the Broken Road" too.

I really don't like Michael Johns. He sings all his songs the same. There's no difference. That's boring to me.

I thought the guys did much better tonight.

I do not like Luke. He should be leaving.

When David Cook started I thought oh no but it turned out not that bad. The guy with the dreads was also very good.

Paula was a bit out there tonight.

I liked Jason too--guy with the dreads.

I've only seen the guys and three of the girls. So far I haven't been disappointed by any of them. This is shaping up to be a great season! Lots of different types. I like the guy with the dreads and the Australian guy. The rocking Lionel Richie song was good, too, but I hate his hair.

I didn't see the elimination round last week, but saw the girl that sang Carly Simon with her guitar. Did she make it? I think the girl with the afro and the scarf was eliminated, or am I wrong? I liked her, too. And the girl that sang Crazy On You did a GREAT job.

As soon as I can have access to the DVR, I'll be watching more. I'm really excited about this year!