American Idol night!

Reuben is just such a natural- its like he doesn't even have to try, it just flows out of him.

I sgreed with Simon as well regarding Clay, he has an amazing voice, but it really IS better suited for Broadway. His comments to Carmen were a little harsh, but on the money. She has no real chance of winning when shes up against people like Reuben and Kim Locke. Shes WAY out of her league. The thing that bugs me most about Carmen is her 'canned responses' to questions. Shes one big walking cliche- reminds me of a beauty pageant girl, saying what she thinks people want to hear.

I can't vote, being Canadian, but if I could it would be Reuben all the way.

I think that kim is amazing!! She is do so good the past few weeks. I LOVE clay's voice. I really think he would make an amazing star. Reuban is always awesome!!! Josh was just horrible! I was so dissappointed in him. I can no stand carmen. That girl needs to go!

Hey folks, time again for my big chime in .


Ok, Clay and Reuben were on, as usual. I enjoyed the songs they sang, and think they did a great job. I am so used to them doing a great job I think they are going to need to step it up a bit to bring it home. Right now, my money is on Reuben.

Now, the continuing surprise for me lately has been Kimberly Locke. I think she is getting so good. I think the song fit her like a glove, her look has improved, her attitude is great. This is someone I would like to see stick around, and truth be told, if she won it, I wouldn't be too disappointed. (Remember I am a huge fan of Clay)

Carmen amazingly did pretty well last night. I was happy to see it, but the thing her voice does is starting to really annoy me. I think someone else called it nanny goating. I do think she is out of her league with the current cast, but last night she did a good job.

Trenyce is still not much to me. I don't know what it is about her. I think she has a decent voice, but it seems so...the same? I don't know, maybe it is because I know her name is really LaShumbra and I can't get past it. She just does nothing for me.

Josh was the big disappointment for me last night. What was up with that song? I don't think he was on at all, and it might cost him.

I don't know who will go home tonight, I am thinking either Carmen or Josh, but both have a loyal fan following, so goodness knows. Carmen should truly be gone, but I guess we will see.

Until tonight...

Nanny goating!! Thats so true!!!

GO REUBEN!!!!

I think that Simon was right that Ruben and Clay have to watch out for Kimberley L. If I remember correctly, she has had the most experience performing and is one of the oldest. It's showing-each week she gets more and more polished, poised and professional.

So what if Clay has a good voice for Broadway? Three of the CDs I have in my car are Broadway showshantom, The King and I and Jesus Christ Superstar. At one time, Broadway WAS American pop music. I don't necessarily think that should be held against Clay. And, I really liked the new look (OK, I like men in leather )-I'm glad he got rid of the button-down shirt.

Ruben was great, too. The producer said on ET that he has been sick with a sore throat and they were afraid how it would affect his performance. He sounded a little scratchy but can pull it off.

I was surprised with Trenyce. I actually liked her performance (except for the keeping time with the hand that holds the microphone-her nails kept on distracting me). She's had the Mariah Carey sydrome, where she oversang just because she could. But it was much more restrained last night and much more pleasing.

Poor Josh. I think he'll be voted out in the next week or two. But, I'm sure he'll have a country recording contract waiting for him.

Carmen should go. I love the "nanny goating" comment, especially when she was yodeling on the special on Monday. She's way out of her league, and I think she's just been getting by on the all-American girl look.

Tonight should be very interesting.

I wonder if Simon remembers that HE is the reason Carmen is there at all? I was almost thinking she was doing well last night with the first few lines of the song, and then her yodeling and overly-pronouced vibrata came back. Her voice has bothered me from the beginning and it is REALLY starting to bother me that she's still there. She shouldn't be.

Kim, Ruben and Clay are the obvious choices for the final 3. I know Clay is a big favorite around here , but I have to wonder if he has what it takes really. He's good, no doubt about it. He has a great voice, and I'm glad he took Simon's advice and stopped the theatrical facial expressions. American Idol, though? I don't know. He has a career in music, no doubt. I think it's funny though that the best ones, all three really, don't have the Britney and Justin type looks. They really are being judged on talent, and I think it's great.

Josh had an off night, I think because of the theme. His other worst night was Disco, again because of the theme. I think he did well with what he was given, but it wasn't him. He'll do well with a country career no matter how much farther he goes.

Trenyce was forgettable for me.

Clay is believing his press IMO He is hamming it up to the audience and camera with those strange facial expressions. He is good for Broadway or Disneyland- but forget American Idol material. My money is on Reuben or Kim. I love that they broke the stereotypical mode and made it on talent alone! I see Carmen going into a supermodel career, but not singing.

I really think simon just picked carmen because he couldn't pick clay. My theory is, he wanted to pick clay, but american voted clay in and the producers wouldn't let him pic, so he picked the person he thought was awful if you watched the wildcard show were they picked simon seemed extra angry and was complaining about the producers....well that is my insane theory for how the goat girl got there!

I love clay I really want him to win.

Carmen, a supermodel? No way, she has too much acne on her face

lol
Ginger

She's too short too!

I have really enjoyed Kim Locke since her audition with Over the Rainbow. She has such a powerful voice and now that she is comfortable with TV she is letting it all out! I still love Clay and Rueben, but Kim had the best performance for the last 2 weeks. Carmen still needs to go!

My point about Carmen was that her looks have carried her through, not her talent. But she is young, and with proper voice coaches who knows-

???
Help! Please!...

Ginger

I dunno , I personally dont like that show
Sam

Carmen.....FINALLY!!!!

Bottom were Josh, Carmen and Trenyce. Trenyce was sent back to safety.

Oh thanks goodness!

Shew! Glad to see her go finally.

Ginger

LOL

No kidding, I thought if she didn't go this week then the show was most definitely fixed and for some reason she was going to stay. SO glad to see her go, just because talent-wise she should have gone a while ago IMO.

I agree. She has the look, but she is off key half the time. Her voice is unsteady, and she doesn't seem to have much control. Not like I'm some expert, though.

I was surprised that she ever made it this far. Now if they will just get rid of Trynece and Kimberly Locke! I think they both sounds like bleating goats!