American Idol night!

I thought Kim Locke and Trenyce both did good tonight. They really chose songs that fit them well.

I was surprised no one said anything to Ruben, he was a little "pitchy" as Randy likes to say. He just sounded really tired. Clay did good tonight too, and I liked that he took Simon's advice and changed it up a little with a more upbeat song. The Idol can't just sing ballads.

I think either Kim C. or Carmen will get voted off, but I've thought Carmen should go from the beginning.

i wasn't all that impressed with ruban. I LOVED clay and kim locke. I thought they were both really good! I voted for kim locke ALOT because she is always in the bottom three and she is just too good to be there!

Ruben was a little pitchy - it was like he just wasn't trying!

Kim L was the best last night and of course Clay was fantastic! Joshua also did a good job after a few issues at the beginning of the song.

I really don't like Treynce. I think she is a Whitney/Mariah/Celine wanna be. She is always doing the same type thing.

I think Carmen will be booted tonight. Then again, we have be wrong before!

My thoughts:

Clay was the best. He finally did what I was hoping for and changed the type of song he sings. Simon's comments about him cracked me up.

Surprisingly, the person who I thought did second best was Kim Locke. I thought she looked fantastic and the song was great on her. She looked comfortable. I hope that she gets to stay.

I agree Rueben was not at his best last night. I mean, sure, he did well, and the boy can sing, but I don't think it was the best performance.

Josh came back and did well towards the end. He has a strong voice, and I think he will go somewhere with it.

Kim C did ok, and so did Trenyce, but I am not too fond of either of them so I think that colors my view of their performance.

And Carmen...her voice is so different. I wish she could find a song that would showcase it instead of making it seem pitchy and whiny, and always on the verge of sliding out of tune. Billy Joel has tons of songs to choose from, and I don't think she picked the best song for her voice.

If the votes go the way they should, I am thinking Carmen to go home, but I have been thinking that for two weeks. I just hope that Kim L is staying.

The Billy Joel segments were nice . Billy Joel rules .

Jamie,

You must have been reading my mind! I agree with your analysis, but I think Kim C. should go. OK, so she's pretty, she dresses well and she has charisma. But it seems like she's hit the end of her singing talent. Granted, it's better than probably 95% of the people out there, but she is not keeping up with the rest of the group (except Carmen, too).

Ruben was off last night, but I wonder if he was sick? I know they said several weeks ago that a couple of the contestants had colds. Maybe it's still going around.

yea!!!!! one blonde down, one to go

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yea!!!!! one blonde down, one to go

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But it's the wrong blonde! OK, so I said that Kimberley C should go, but I missed Carmen's performance (a friend had a rather frightening doctor's appointment, so I was on the phone with her while Carmen was performing).

Ruben and Clay, at this point, seem to have a guaranteed pass to the final 4. Josh and Kimberley L. are in the running, while Carmen and Trenyce should be voted off in the next two weeks. I really can't see Carmen (blonde #2 for Princess Purr ) lasting through next week.

i didn't care which blonde went...i just want them both gone!

Clay has a good voice, but does he seem like he's getting a big ego to anyone else? He just seems so big headed.

Man- Carmen had the worst performance- she should be gone. Hopefully next week! I want the final 4 to be Ruben, Clay, Josh and Kim Locke.

I think those would be my final four too - Clay, Reuben, Kim L. and Josh. Pretty much in that order too .


And no, I don't think Clay seems like he is getting a big head. He still seems kinda humble to me. *shrug* Could just be me though.


And yes, Carmen is like a cat, the girl has nine lives. I just hope we don't have another Nicki(from last year) on our hands.

I think clay seems very sweet. He seems kinda shy and greatful to me. He always seems so thankful when people complement him. Those are my final four too Clay, Reuben, Kim Locke and Josh

Tonight is the night again.

I wonder what the theme is, I haven't heard as of yet. Anyone know?

Did anyone watch the special last night? I really am just not as "into" AI this season. They are good, but for some reason it's just not as exciting. Maybe because I just don't like the songs they've been singing (Billy Joel as an exception to that)? Or maybe because the voting makes no sense and Carmen shouldn't have made it to the top 6?

Whatever it is, I am really hoping for a good theme tonight and some good singing!

Yeah, I got sucked into the special last night. Each contestant sang a song of their choice-from those they've already sang. I was hoping to hear some new ones, oh well. Only Kim L. did really well, she seemed to be taking it as if the judges WERE there (like they weren't going to be watching!).

I have no idea what the theme is tonight. I guess it will just have to be a surprise.

Yeah, I watched it as well. Wasn't too impressed overall. You could really tell they were just doing a show to boost the ratings for Mr. Personality. Kim was singing like her life on the show depended on it, and in a sense it does. She's been in the bottom 3 too often. Carmen is so out of her league, and it's really showing at this point. I can't see how she can make it another week, but I guess time will tell. I swear she has to have the whole state of Utah voting for her!

WOW!! I had no idea there were 17 pages of this thread!!!! I always go to the threads and posts here directly from my e-mail notifications, since I get notifications of all new threads and posts so I very rarely go to the actual "lounge" page. I am totally addicted to this show, but haven't had time to post to this, so when I clicked on it just now I was shocked to find 17 pages of it! That is so cool! I wish like crazy I had time to go back and read all of it!!!
I have no idea who you all like or don't like...but for me....
Rueben and Clay are the best!!! Can't decide which I like better, though. I thought Carmen should have been gone a long time ago, and I was sad to see Ricky get voted off over her.
That Simon just kills me. I did feel sorry for Carmen though when he made his comment about her singing like she was at a children's party and he wanted to say just shut up...that was a bit cruel.

Debby, there are only 5 pages of this thread showing for me. Wonder what's up with that???

Anyways, i am looking forward to tomight's show. I HOPE Carmen goes tonight, then the competition can go along at a better pace, we all know she will not win.

The special was cool last night, I liked hearing them talk and to hear more of thier personalities show through (although I missed the 1st 30 minutes of it)

Time to watch, in 30 minutes...

Ginger

Tonight was anyone's win...Reuben and Clay were good as usual. Kim is truly stepping up her game. Trenyce and Josh were just ok and Carmen did better than usual but I think she has already "done herself in".

Hmmm, I thought Simon's comment about Clay was right on...he is perfect for broadway and Disney type musicals and theme songs, etc... what a great voice he has for that kind of stuff!!!

I voted for Reuben. This is the first time I voted for him but I have thought all along that he was the best.

Ginger

My fave is Josh, but tonight he was just off. I have to agree with Randy (is that his name?), he was sharp most of the song. IMO, Carmen just hasn't done very good in the past few weeks. It almost seems like her heart isn't it anymore.

I missed the first half of the show, so I don't know how well the others did.