Final thought - for the first time ever I think, I like both the top 2 and don't mind who wins.

But my favourite this year was Siobhan!

Wonder who Chris supports this year. I remember it was Kris Allen last year.
Has anyone heard him say anything?

I can finally talk here again, as we're all caught up in NZ! Have watched every show but bei ng a week behind you all, didn't want to come and know results ahead.

After watching the Top 4 and Top 3 shows plus results over 2 nights, am very happy with the Top 2.
Both really deserve to be there - was getting concerned about who would be in the final the way things were going!
Casey just didn't seem to be putting any effot into anything, was all the same - a nice guy for sure, but with no emotion or feeling - except for just one week!! Sorryif it upsets Casey fans, but seems he got through on a nice smile and his guitar playing!
Am happy if either wins now.
But have been really impressed more and more with Lee each show. He's a bit like Kris Allan was - quiet guy who didn't stand out much at the beginning but slowly and surely came out in front by impressing everyone with what he could do! And yes, is a real nice guy too - and really speaking well and confidently now and is determined and positive. And yes of the top 3, he seemed the one most of all who really did want to do all he can to come out on top as the winner. And he is the one stepping up most of all!
It's really nice how Simon is towards him and must mean a lot!
But still like Chrystal too and she is certainly a good performe r and singer. I reckon she's someone who will do well whatever the result.

But agree with comments here - it could well be Lee who come sout in front in the end nowand good luck to him if he does!

Am now caught up with you there and will see the final just 5 hours later than 'live' in the US. Shame I'll be at work that night and have to record it!

Did anyone find tonight's show a little strange? It just felt very weird to me. If for some strange reason Lee does not win (yeah, like that'll happen) I'm going to be one very unhappy camper! He deserves it so much. He just keeps going uphill and impresses me with every song. When I hear Crystal say things like the only reason she's there is for her son to have a better life then to me that sounds like she saying she's just there for the money. She could at least throw in that music is her life and or passion. I apologize to the Crystal fans for my ranting.

I think Lee is going to win now. At the beginning of the season I would have sworn Crystal would win, but I think Lee has pulled ahead the past few weeks. Hope they are the F2. Lee seems like a very nice, humble guy.

First off Steph - I was there on Friday too! I won four tix from 105.9 and got their email @ 1130 Friday morn. I was screaming! I picked my dgtr up from school and went straight there, met a friend there too. We had a blast - I took a few pics but haven't taken them off my chip yet. And the "VIP" radio passes got us in one of the sections right down by the stage, where the Idol cameras were sweeping over all nite. So look for Emi and me - we had a bright yellow posterboard that said "We 'heart' Lee" with 2 Lee pics I printed off the Idol site. And I agree with Steph - Lee was great! We had such a blast, a unique experience.

And now for tonight's show - HOT!!! But I must say - and not to offend any of his fans on here - but Casey just seemed out of it. Lee and Crystal blew it away. They appeared to be trying so much harder than Casey, like they were in a totally different league. If Casey makes it through, it will be the 2nd biggest shock in Idol history. We all know what the first was

As promised, here are my pics from Friday night: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2044035&id=49300559&l=0872edae1e

It was quite possibly one of the coolest things I've ever been a part of. He was so gracious and humble. He was scheduled to sing 3 songs, but decided to do an 11 song set instead. In fact, he finished his 10th song, put his guitar down, and the crowd started chanting "One more song!" He looked around and decided to sing just one more. There were over 40,000 people there - that had to be the biggest homecoming concert in Idol history! He said Simon picked his judge's song for this week and he'll be singing "Hallelujah." I personally love the song choice and can't wait to hear it. After seeing him live and how he reacted to the day (he cried about 10 times during the concert) I want him to win even more. He's such a good guy and deserves to win this thing.

You have been gone for a while, good to see ya back. Oh wow, you get to see Lee. That's amazing, I like him a whole lot. Can't wait to hear how it went and I'm looking forward to your pix.

The guys were awesome last night! It was nice to see the new drummer in action.

I was glad to see Casey made it through. I thought he was leaving too. The guys were great like always as was Bon Jovi.

I liked Lee and Crystal's duet and Crystal's solo. I really hope they are the F2. Like them both. Can't wait to see the guys on AI tonight!!!! So excited!!
I think Casey will go tonight. What do you guys think?

Yes I must take back my previous statement about not watching until the finale. I don't pay too much attention to internet chatter so I didn't know the band was performing this week until it got FB'd / Tweeted.
So I guess I will be tuning in before the finale

I actually did enjoy what I saw of the results show last week, apart from Lady Gaga, and normally I like her. I just don't care for "Alejandro". And Laurie I agree with you on Harry - he's dreamy, and I could have sat there with the TV muted, but that wouldn't have been as much fun. I'm also anxious to see the movie songs that get picked - let's hope it's something from Twilight

I see your point Dionne and agree. Hopefully next week will be better with movie themes/soundtracks.

All I can say about Harry is that he is one funny dude He does seem to have a great personality. I agree Terri with Lee, I'm really hoping for him to win. It really bothered me how b4 everyone only talked about Crystal (meaning the judges ect..) and nobody ever mentioned Lee at all. I hope he kills the rest of his performances. I'd love to see Lee and Casey at the finale just cause I don't like Crystal lol. I really thought Casey was going tonight but he didn't so I'm a bit happy about that. I really didn't care who went out of Aaron and big Mike (they always sing the same songs every week).

I might check out tonight's show just to see Harry Connick Jr. I didn't watch last night but I seen on the news that Lee was the top contestant last night. That is awesome! I would love for him to win this, but if he doesn't I am sure he will easily get a record deal and do good in the future.

Yeah this season is basically a dud. =/ I haven't even watched the last two weeks. Ok I lie, I did watch last week to see Lee and then shut it off. I am just not into it at all!! I usually watch the show faithfully but this year I don't have the excitement of tuning in each week to see that one person that you know is going to be amazing and can't wait to see. Last year was great!! Even the year before that was pretty good. But the judges sure did mess it up this year with who they picked to be in the Top 24...and whoever is picking the themes needs to stop, haha!!

You hit it right on the nose Dionne! You haven't even heard any of the judges mention "this is the best season so far" (which they seem to say ever year) cause I'm sure they don't think it is either. I think it's pretty weak and the themes are not very good. They need to let them pick more current/top of the charts kind of stuff or even have a list of songs that the judges pick.

Have you guys heard about Bon Jovi and Daughtry appearing on idol on the 12th? I don't know if that's a rumor or what but I got excited when I found out

Laurie~I really like Lady Antebellum too. I hate that Need You Now gets overplayed too. It's SUCH a good song.
Sorta surprised Siobhan left, I thought she had another week of two. I liked her early on, but quickly grew annoyed with her singing, so I don't mind that she is gone. She seems nice though so I wish her the best.

Hey! Who do you guys think will go home tonight?
I think Mike might be in danger. And I am afraid Lee might be in the bottom 3 this week. He went first and it wasn't his best vocal imo. Hoping he is safe though because he and Crystal are my top 2.
I thought Crystal was good as usual but it wasn't her best performance. Lee was good, but not his best either. Casey and Aaron did well last night. I am tired of Siobhan. I like her, but her voice is starting to annoy me.

Not surprised to see Tim go.

IGB was just ok for me. I thought Annie was exceptional. She is so believable and you can just tell she poured her heart into it. I thought Carrie was flawless. I thought Mary J and the band did a great job.

Laurie-I think Lee keeps improving each week.

Not surprised it was Andrew and Katie last night.

It was Elvis week!
I thought Crystal and Lee had the best night. I also thought Mike did a good job.
I've lost interest in Siobhan.
I'm pulling for Crystal and Lee and would love to see them in the finale.

This week was pretty solid all around. No one really sucked big time. I knew the judges were going to save Big Mike, and Simon's attempt at fooling Mike and the viewers didn't work on me. The way he was talking just affirmed my belief that they'd save him. Personally, I would've rather seen them save Didi or hold onto the save in case Crystal or Lee end up at the bottom in the next few weeks, but it wasn't completely wasted on Mike. I'm really hoping Tim will finally leave with the double elimination next week.

I guess I'm the only person that likes that Rihanna song. I haven't liked much of anything off her current album, but I did like that song...the performance is a different story. But this was the first time in a while I actually sat through and watched all the guest performances - they were all decent. The group lip-synced number was ridiculous though. What's the point??? Just have them sing live or skip the group performance all together. This is a singing competition. The show is insulting itself and the contestants by making them lip-sync the song. That was the first time this season I watched the group performance, and it's probably going to be the last. My finger will be firmly planted on the fast-forward button next week.

Terri I do the same thing for the results show. I fast forward to see who is in the bottom 3. I am just not into this season at all, I can't seem to get excited about it. This reminds me of the season with Jordan Sparks and Blake Lewis, I could care less about that one too. Ahh well they can't all be winners. =p

it will be nice to see Lee and Crystal in the finale.

And it will be AWESOME to see Adam Lambert next week, I will def tune in for that.

I was glad to see the judges use the save on Mike. He deserved it. No way should he have gone home last night. I'm thinking that Vote for the Worst is having some serious influence on this season, or just too many 12 year old girls with iPhones on the at&t network that are sending a bazillion texts in for Tim. Does anyone actually believe that Tim is a better performer than Mike?
Some of my off-DO friends are comparing Aaron to David Archuletta, and after seeing him on the results last night, I repeat my agreement.
And slightly off topic, but did anyone else think that Rhianna song sucked? I thought it was awful. There was a two minute stretch there when all she said lyrically was "I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rock star".

A little surprised Didi went over a few others. And is Tim going to be the new Sanjaya?

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