New Idol thread -- the final four!!
 

And I can't wait!! I'll be back at 8:00 with my opinion and/or prediction.

GO, BO!!!!! :cb:

Oh dear!!!

Country --
Carrie: I thought her vocals were muddy. I couldn't understand a lot of it even though I know the song.
Bo: Um, he's not a country guy, is he?
Vonzell: Why was she crying? It wasn't good.
Anthony: Sorry, but no.

Country wasn't that great tonight, huh? I thought everybody could have made much better song choices, but oh well.

Gamble & Huff --
Carrie: Sorry, but I didn't like it. But she's so pretty!!!! (And Simon blamed it all on the band??)
Bo: He's my man, and he nailed it. Totally.
Vonzell: MUCH better!! She was great!
Anthony: Same song as Carrie, but awesome!!!

So my predictions, and this might change if I think about it overnight:

Bo
Anthony
Carrie
Vonzell

I hate that Vonzell was crying after the first song. Carrie had a much worse night overall IMO, but her season average is much better than Vonzell's.

Guess we'll see, huh?

And if Bo had done "Me and Mrs. Jones", the whole nation would have melted in one messy pile of goo. I was SOOOOOOOOO hoping ...

I still think Bo is the man. I don't know what was up with Vonzell but to me I thought it was a way to get sympathy votes?????? I don't know but that was my opinion. I think Anthony done pretty good also.

i voted for bo--and only bo this week. he knocked my socks off.

I just got back from my American Idol party. I loved Anthony tonight and I hope he stays. The guys liked Bo. We'll see!

Vonzell was crying because her father was there. We had a story in the paper today about it. If you heard what she said on her 2nd song, her mom and dad have been working 2 and 3 jobs to support her singing career. I was very disappointed in her performance last night though. I really think Bo nailed it for the night. I am still hoping that Anthony goes home. I couldn't get through to vote for Vonzell, even though I kept trying. I thought Carrie sang horribly also. Anthony did a great job on his last song. We'll just have to see tonight!

I know in my heart that Anthony is not the Idol but I don't like Carrie that much either. In my humble opinion, Vonzell does not deserve to stay based on last night's performance. I do like her alot though.

This morning Celena Rae said that Vonzell was crying because of an issue with the show -- not another contestant, but a producer or choreography or song selection issue. Either way, having her dad there wouldn't have made her "have a bad day" like she said. I think she'll go home tonight.

Part of me thinks that Bo might be the other one in the bottom two tonight, along with Vonzell.

I thought Bo did an excellent job again. The first song wasn't an exciting song but he did sing it good. Loved the last song. He was the only one I voted for last night.

I'm thinking Carrie and Vonzell will be the bottom two tonight.

I didn't think last night was that great for anyone except Bo. I think Bo will probably win, even though I really do like Carrie. I didn't think that she did that great last night, but I don't think that she's in trouble. With apologies to Vickie, I think Anthony may go home. Well, at least that's who I would choose. I tried to vote for a long time but the line was always busy. Here's my personal order:

Bo
Carrie
Vonzell
Anthony

But we'll see tonight!

Melissa, I tried to vote too -- for about 45 minutes and finally gave up.

I'm ready and waiting!

Melissa, you are too sweet! I can't explain what I like about Anthony. I guess I'm just a sucker for a beautiful ballad with a lot of range.

Vickie, I don't know what it is that I don't like about him. I don't think he has a very good lower range. I think he would be great on stage doing musicals/Broadway kind of thing. In any case, I think that he'll be successful w/ music. I think all four of them will.

I have a slight hearing loss and don't hear the lower range very well. Maybe that's the answer! I agree that he would be great on Broadway. I'd buy a ticket in a minute. But, I'd also buy a CD too. I find that I'm always rooting for the underdog, you know, the ones that try real hard and are sweet, but not necessarily the best. Oh well. Not the worst character flaw to have, huh?!

The sweetest thing was what his mom said to him, and then what he said about his parents. I just wanted to bawl.

I didn't like him at the first, but as it goes on I can see him going far. Some will get record deals, some will be on sitcoms (Mikalah?), some will go to Broadway, etc. I'm just so glad that they got their chance to be known. Anthony does remind me of Clay, and I've been a huge Clay fan since he was recalled on the wildcard in S-2.

And with that ... I'm going to try and clear my mind, get everything done and out of the way so I'll be ready to sit in front of the TV at 8:00!

Vickie, I think its a wonderful character trait! :D
Kathy I think his story w/ his parents and his throat trouble when he was younger is part of what has compelled people to vote for him.

Anyway, I think that they are all good and will make a few dollars off of their stint on american idol!

Well, looks like my prediction was right...for once! Sorry Vickie!
Was it just me, or did Carrie look overly-emotional over Anthony's departure?? Hmmm...

Overly emotional is right! I thought she was going to have a meltdown right there -- they must really be close.

He came a long way and should be proud. He'll probably have a recording contract within days!!

carrie was emotional, wasn't she? i think part of that is the pressure. she had to be very worried that she'd be voted out tonight. she really wasn't up to par this week.

Our town is having a big party Friday celebrating Vonzell's visit home. She is going to get the key to the city. They interviewed her mom yesterday on the radio about her crying episode Tuesday night, but I was unable to hear it. I'm sure on the way to work this morning they will be discussing everything. Every Wed and Thurs morning at 6:15 the radio station I listen to has an Idol talk. Yesterday, when I called a classroom, the teacher answered Baby V fan club. This is so exciting! I really feel she will be going home next week, but this is fantastic.

Poor Anthony. I am so bummed. I don't think he deserved to go home based on his performance last week. I think others got votes based on the strength of their prior performances. Well, that's the game! Carrie did seem very emotional. I'm guessing that Anthony is a great guy and that they did get close. She probably also realizes that she didn't have her best week. I don't know who I will vote for after this. Maybe no one. I guess I like Vonzell the best of the 3 but my heart is no longer in it.

Baby V Fan Club!! I love it!!!! :lol: I read that article yesterday in the News-Press, Shelley (at least I think it's the one you were talking about) and it was just so cool to see how the whole town is rooting for her!

Carrie is from Checotah, Okla. which is not too far from here (okay, a few hours, but you know what I mean) and our local news has had a guy stationed up there this week, doing interviews with her friends and family and old classmates, etc. It is a really small town and they are just going crazy over her!!

Well, as always, the last few weeks are hard for me to watch. I always hate seeing everyone go home. Of course, Carrie and Bo are my favorites, have been since the top 12. Bo Bice is supposed to be live on a popular radio show around here tomorrow morning(and other listening areas), Rick and Bubba. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

Kathy-Read the Ft Myers Newspress today. There are several pages on Vonzell, since today is declared Baby V day.

I'm still holding onto my earlier prediction, Carrie and Bo as the final two. Bo was definitely the best tonight, but I still like Carrie. I like Vonzell, but I think she'll be the one to go tomorrow.

melissa, i agree. wasn't bo awesome? it took me almost an hour to get a vote in for him.

I thought Bo was wonderful. I also think he's going to win. As much as I love Vonzell, I'm pretty sure she'll be outta there tonight. I personally don't like Carrie at all, and didn't think her performance was as wonderful as the judges said. I was disappointed in Vonzell's performance also.

Wow! I don't even LIKE "Don't Let the Sun" but Bo made me want to buy a copy of his version. Carrie's was pretty good, but not really my type. Vonzell, I think, is probably going home. I'm thinking Bo is the winner!

Go Bo!!!

Vonzel is way out of her league...she should have gone home well before Constantine and Anwar...she sounds alot like Fantasia (barf). Bo was definitely the best last night and pretty risky to sing without the band. Carrie is my daughter's favorite, but I think she is just so-so. Bo is probably the only one who could give Kelly Clarkson a run for the real American Idol award-the last two year's winners have been duds. IMHO! :s:

I think Bo is the Greastest!!!!! I thought he done wonderful last night and can't wait to see tonights show.

I have to admit I really liked Ruben Studdard. So I wouldn't say they both are duds.

Well I guess I was right. I really like Vonzell, I think she's really talented, but I think it was right for her to go tonight. We'll see what happens!

I am sorry to see Vonzell go, but it was very exciting to see my town on tv last night. Even the restaurant that I was just at a couple of weeks ago. The paper today shows her in tears on the front page.

Bo has got to be the one!!