Quake1028

They've been doing it that way (1 safe, the others in danger) since the Top 9.

Setzer

I wondered that too. Ryan mentioned at the beginning of the show he was the Idol's mentor for this week and they didn't even show him.

davidh777

I didn't get the lavish praise for Chris; thought he was pretty weak

I thought Blake cracked a little too. Assuming he survives, he needs a really good song choice next week.

Yes, it's ironic that so many guys have survived, even outnumbering the girls last week (if you count Sanjaya as a guy).

FantasticVSDoom

Well, Jordin wont win... Reason being is that she has been my favorite since week 2 and that pretty much guarantees a 2nd or 3rd place finish

Brent_MN

Well, thanks a lot! Quit rootin' for her!

Shannon Nutt

Exactly. My vote for best IDOL performance is when Clay Aiken did "Solitare". Bo Bice's "Whipping Post" would be a close second. Jordin? Not even in the same ball park.

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Doug Heffernan

It's painfully obvious that IDOL wants Jordin to win - she's young and her career could yield a lot of $$$ for them. The judges didn't even seem to be paying attention to her, then the music stops, then Randy comes off with that comment. I even heard a note or two that was out of tune, but they would never call her out on anything.

Groucho

I don't think Jordin will sell a lot of records. I don't think any of them will sell a lot of records. I also predict that the AI6 contestant with the best-selling debut album will be Sanjaya.

mphtrilogy

I think Sanjaya has a career in TV, Nick Jr., Disney etc, he is a mild recording artist for bubblegum crap from those shows, but he is a TV star at this point, and will stick around for awhile.

Melinda seems like a Jazz singer with a relatively minor career, but she can carve out a Cassandra Wilson type existence, and thats not a bad thing

Lakisha can have a career as an R&B Gospel recording artist, I think she will stick, but she will not be huge, record selling wise that is.

Blake can have a minor career as well, I can see him easing into TV, Internet and Music. He won't sell a lot of records, but he is a likeable personality with some talent.

Phil's 8 lives have paid off as Country is his found niche, also a great area to release a record if you are not winner, see Bucky, Gracin, Pikcler and of course the big Kahuna Underwood. He will have a nice career, and since he has the best male recording voice, he may sell his share of records, he's alright to listen to, just don't make me look at him.

Chris R will be leaving soon I would think, I do not see much of a career from this guy in terms of music or personality.

Jordin. She will win this year, and surpass Taylors record #s. She is so young, her career should be pretty solid with many eyes following her progress. I don't expect Underwood type success, but I think she will be pretty solid, and her likeability factor lends itself nicely to crossover to TV. She will be very easy to market.

superdeluxe

Agreed. Not even close to best performance ever.

Kelly Clarkson:

'Respect'

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'Surrender' --She had lost her voice because of a cold, but still rocked it

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Bo Bice:

In a Dream- Acoustic (vocals only)

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Elliot Yamin- Song for you

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Man..last year was so good.

superdeluxe

Definately think Sanjaya will stay around. Suggested roles for sanjaya include as a host of some variety show on disney/nicklodeon/Noggin etc. Or maybe be a sidekick etc for a high school show.

There is talk of him being included in the Time magazine 100 most influential people, and also rumors that Sanjaya might be in People Magazines 50 most beautiful people, he was also named as the VIP at the WHCD.

current reported offers:

Hannah Montana on Disney
Reported endorsement offers from: KFC, Gap, Suave, H&M
Reported amount of offers: 15 million

Quake1028

Best Idol performance forever for my money was Clarkson's "Stuff Like That There".

Quake1028

Best:
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Most Underrated:
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Brent_MN

man, I wish I had faster internets so I could watch these....

One more month!

DJariya

Jordin was by far the highlight of last night's show. I agree it's hers to lose at this point. Randy really overhyped her performance. I thought it was excellent, but not the best ever. I never saw Season 1, but that Kelly Clarkson Respect performance that was posted above was pretty damn awesome.

I think Jordin will have some good record sales. Definitely not Clarkson, Underwood figures, but better than Taylor Hicks, Diana DeGarmo and Justin Guarini.

BDB

Madge will be on Idol tonight..

Boot

You mean Pudge? I thought her name was Pudge.

sinned

Most shocking elimination yet? Does that mean Melinda goes (that's the only scenario where the results will be truly shocking). Hopefully it will be Lakisha instead...

Patman

Jordin would be the most shocking elimination.

Keith123

The way the judges drooled over Jordin last night, only her leaving would be shocking to me.

Nefarious

Patrick G

The only elimination that would be considered "the most shocking ever" would be Melinda. Jordin is going to win, but at this point Melinda is still the perceived favorite, so she's going. Why the hell did they give that away?!

magiccmom

I think it will be Lakisha since she was the "early" frontrunner.

Patrick G

I'm sorry, but the only elimination I'll accept as being more shocking than Tamyra's before Nikki's would be Melinda's.

chowderhead

how about no elimination? Idols gives back so they don't kick anyone off even though Lakisha should get the boot.