This is it… the last stop before the finale and the crushing of the dreams of yet another. But first we have some business to take care of…

Yep, it’s the ensemble number… which I guess is just a trio at this point. They do their cabaret best on “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.” Unfortunately for one of them… the 56 Million votes from last night will be stopping them later tonight.

Ooooo, they almost had me. They stuck it in right after the ensemble to confuse me. Thankfully this is the next to last Ford Commercial I’ll have to comment on this season. The kids do a homage to MTV “Cribs” with their cover of “Heaven.” I just want to know what crackhead at Ford considers it “making it” by having a fleet of Ford Fusions. Man, if it ain’t good enough for 50 Cent, it ain’t good enough for me!

Roll the recap reel, Ryan!

Former Idol star Fantasia takes the stage to scream her new song “Bore Me.” OK tell me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t Grace Jones like 25 years ago? She gospel shuffled her way across the stage screaming a few lines of lyrics throwing in a booty thrust for good measure. Her performance was certainly interesting. I think Simon’s face said it all. We’ve just been the victim of a drive-by Ronald McDonald drag queen!

So we begin the process…

David Archuleta
When your hometown trip reel began, I thought you were the biggest Gomer in Utah. But then… when you cried at your own appearance…you really convinced me of it. I just have one questions, what’s up with your Mayor’s mustach? Anyhoo, who knows why people voted for a Mayor with that facial hair, but we do know why people voted for you (even it is against my better judgement)

Syesha Mercado
You Sarasota Sex Kitten, you cried at your appearance too. But it’s cool, you’re a girl and not a garden gnome. You were so popular in your hometown, you got the Mayor to do a handstand. But have you done enough to send American head over heels for you?

David Cook
Evidently your home town of Kansas City, MO is Hooked on Cook. But then again, who isn’t? There must be something in the water at Idol, because even our tough rocker dude teared up at his homecoming. I guess filling a stadium with fans would make anyone misty. Did you do enough to cry more tears of joy tonight?

After the break, we have just enough time to announce our Idol Finalists and for someone’s swansong. And as predicted, the pretty swan singing farewell tonight is Syesha.

Good luck our sassy Girl Fro’d cutie. Alas, your time on Idol has come to an end. Your beauty and gregarious ways were matched by none. So stand proud, young girl, for you made it through your awkward first weeks to rank #3 this season. A feat only duplicated by, uh, well someone every season.

Next week, the finals!!!!

Peace, Love & A New Idol Single,

Kristi

There’s only a week until we name our new American Idol and there’s a lot on the line for our Idol hopefuls. Tonight is where we pick our Top 2 and separate the men from the girl going home. Oh like you don’t think that’s going to happen too! Anyhoo, on to the show! The kids get 3 songs tonight so it’s on tonight.

Fashion Fix — Paula looks like a mutant superhero from a sequin factory.

David Archuleta
Judges Choice: Paula – “And So It Goes” by Billy Joel
Ooooo, he broke out the leather Members Only jacket for this special occasion. He made it sound like something from an animated movie soundtrack but one that makes you really really sleepy.

Idol Choice: “With You” by Chris Brown
I wish someone would tell this kid that he is a white boy from the Utah and not an R&B ingenue from the streets. He must be having an identity crisis. You know if all anyone tells you is that you’re brillant and amazing, you probably begin to believe it even if you’re sooo unassuming.

Producers Choice: “Longer” by Dan Fogleberg
Uh, can I just hurl now, or do I have to wait until the end of the song? He is so nasally that if the kid got sinusitis it would basically ruin his career.

Syesha Mercado
Judges Choice: “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
She looked like a Dream Girl but I think her dress was a bit dreamier than her performance. She did well but it was predictable.

Idol Choice: “Fever” by Peggy Lee
You know, I think our little starlet is getting a bit of an ego. I think she’s trying to be all sultry and sexy, but I just felt like I was watching a “Broadway Lite” audition.

Producers Choice: “Hit Me Up” by Rihanna
It was fun little ditty from the movie “Happy Feet” but I don’t think Syesha will be very happy with the performance. She tried, but ended up sounding like a time filler performer on the Nick Kids Choices Awards.

David Cook
Judges Choice: “First Time Ever I Saw You Face” by Roberta Flack
OK, so I was sure Simon was trying to set our balding rocker up for failure. But Holy Hair Volumizer! The dude rocked the Lite FM right off of it! This guy could sing a fart and make it sound good.

Idol Choice: “Dare You To Move” by Switchfoot
It’s a great song but I don’t think it made me move that much. I expected better.

Producers Choice: “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
OMG, I think I might need to hurl for the second time tonight. I hate this song! I think David does too. I think the Idol Producers tried to set him up too. Ha ha to them. He rocked it again.

So that is our Top 3. So who will be in the finals and face the final Ford commercial and who faces elimination? Although I have to wonder which fate is worse. Tune in tomorrow night to find out!

Peace, Love & Song Choice,

Kristi

Our Idol kids keep dwindling in numbers and here we are at the final 4.  Who knew crushing peoples dreams would be so dang fun!?!?

We start the show, of course, with the group number “Bringing In The Eaves.” OK, so I don’t know what eaves are, but I know this is so lame. 4 people don’t make for a really super engaging ensemble. Let’s face it, The Spice Girls (post Ginger) they ain’t.

Ryan does his boring recap that fills up about 5 minutes.  Honestly, they should just read IdolBlather on air. 

On to the Results.

David Archuleta
You again broke out the pleather members only jacket for this momentous occasion. Maybe some day you can afford the real leather one… you’re safe.

Filler time! Idol sent the kids to Vegas for a little fun and lots of promotional appearances. They got a private plane and a fan fair as they went to see Cirque du Soleil. All you need is love… and some really good sponsors.

David Cook
I wonder just how much effort goes into looking that dirty. I have another week to ponder, you’re safe.

So we’re left with Jason Castro & Syesha Mercado.  But hey we have another like 40 minutes of show to fill, so lets extend their suffering.

Dang!  They sneak it in on me every week!!  Just when I’ve gotten past the first commercial break and I’ve just about forgotten, there it is.  That Ford commercial.  This week the Idolettes are Matadors in a creepy “Ring Of Fire” cover.  I’m sorry but there is no frickin’ way 20 something Idols should be singing Johnny Cash to a bunch of 14 year olds.  The cosmos is seriously unaligned right now.

Well he couldn’t keep a record contract, but Taylor Hicks gets his own postal stamp.  I suppose having your face stuck on a thousand cable bills and birthday cards is almost as good as selling millions of albums.  <AHEM>

Time wasting Q&A. David Cook gets a date in Pittsburgh. Jason has to overcome a dead brain, Syesha gets reminded that she’s the only girl, Simon wants to get knighted and be the next James Bond. Riveting…. really…
The special guest Maroon 5 takes the stage. That guy’s voice is so high, I swear he’s still waiting for the left one to drop. Maybe the pants are too tight and contorting his junk in weird ways.

Bo Bice is back to sing a new song that I think is called “Witness” (he says it like 37,ooo times.) About half way through I realized that I was having a conversation over it which means it was less than engaging.  It’s only when he broke out the talk box when I snapped out of my indifference with a emphatic…. What the *&#$!!!???!  Does Peter Frampton know this dude stole his shtick?” I know he’s being all true to himself, but the whole southern rock thing is so 30 years ago.

Thankfully, I think we are officially out of filler materials so we’re on to the final results.

Syesha and Jason are back center stage. Ryan rambles through their recaps from last night. The kids ramble a bit and Ryan lets the Idol Axe fall. And Jason is leaving us tonight! Oh thank the Idol gods!

So long Jason!  Your big blue eyes and ratty hair have run it’s course on this Idol stage.  But worry not, our idiot toker friend.  For if this music thing doesn’t work out for you, you can always get a job as a brushless carwash.  Besides, who knows!  Hackie Sacks may become an extreme sport in the Olympics.

Peace, Love & A Really Good Conditioner,

Kristi

Well we’re half way through the big show journey to our next American Idol. The Top 6 performed last night but only the Top 5 will survive. Ooooh, that sort of sounds like one of those wrestling cage matches. Dude, I would soooo pay to see David Archuleta catapulted from the stage by John Cena.

I have to admit, I like this starting the show with group number… it gets it out of the way. The kids do their ensemble number “All I Ask Of You” accompanied by the Lord Andrew, himself. Thankfully it lacked all the Busch Gardens show cheese, and just focused on the song.

So we recap the performances and then Ryan welcomes ALW to the stage for a little one-on-one interview time. They talk about the Brooke debacle and Jason’s most unusual song choice. He keeps it encouraging. The guy is gifted and gracious. See, Simon, Brits can be nice!

I’ve been tricked!!! I have come accustom to dreading the first commercial break but they slipped it in on me after the second break! Cheeky Idol producers. It’s Ford commercial time! The kids do a creepy cover of “Tainted Love” with scary makeup and freaky outfits. I think Brooke’s head is being swallowed by a renegade Dolly Parton wig.

And now a word from our leader. No not Nigel Lithgow… President and First Lady Bush! They bring up Idol Gives Back and want to donate 60-some million dollars. I assume he wants us to donate it… I doubt it would actually come from the oil companies.

Well we’re now down to point where I must retire the words, “Bottom 3.” But fear not my Blather followers, I now introduce for the first time this season… “BOTTOM 2.” Don’t worry, Merriam Webster’s has my adjective request for this one too.

On to the results!

Ryan calls David Cook and Archuleta to center stage. OMG, can they put muzzles on all the teenie boppers screaming like hormonal banshees. Yes, he’s little, yes he can sing, yes he’s a huge dork but CLAM IT! Once the pods of pre-pubescence calm down, Ryan wastes a few minutes and prolongs the suspense by asking the Davids a few questions. They ramble on…I wonder what I’m going to wear tomorrow…and then Ryan sends them to the safe couch.

Since this was a week of musical theater, we check in with some former Idols who have been on the Great White Way. Diana DeGarmo was in Hair Spray (she’s now at the 7 11 in Decatur) Fantasia was in The Color Purple (when she actually showed up,) Lakesha Jones is in it now, Tamyra Gray is in Rent (well just until September) and Clay Aiken is in Spamalot (yeah, uh, I’m rushing out for tickets on that one.) <Read sarcastic tone here>

It’s performance time. The guest tonight is evidently a creation of Simon’s. He toots his own horn about how she’s the biggest thing right now and how he discovered her and how ENORMOUS his ego is. It’s only when they introduce her that I realize who Leona Lewis is. She performs her hit single”Bleeding Love.” (Love that song!) The girl sounded amazing and wasn’t even lip synching! No wonder Simon is so proud. She’s so good they even giver her flames on stage. Wow, even Mariah didn’t get any pyro.

Back to the results.

Syesha and Brooke are next pair to come out on stage. Brooke looks down right certifiable. Ryan gets them to ramble on a bit. Brooke is safe. Syesha is our first “Bottom 2.”

After the break, Carly and Jason join Ryan on the stage. They ramble again. Ryan is really good at wasting time. I never realized it before, must be all the days spent waiting for his highlights to take. Oh anyway, Jason is safe and Carly rounds out our “Bottom 2.”

OK so I am TOTALLY not hearing what other people are hearing. I know someone who had a good night would have to end up here, but definitely not these two. It’s official… Jason is now my Sanjaya albatross.

The girls get to sing one more time and prove that America is obviously smoking a really bad crack. Carly sings and rocks the shroud off again on “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The girl undoubtedly has pipes. Syesha sings and even though she’s sassy, she almost feels resigned. I guess after being in the Bottom 3 almost every week, the girl just doesn’t know what to do make America love her. Not to worry too much Syesha, evidently you had enough love to last yet another week.

Carly, is leaving us tonight.

Huh, I don’t know what to say. We knew someone had to go but I’m not sure I was ready for Carly to go just yet. But alas… farewell Irish lass, farewell! You had the look, the pipes, and the Idol producers to get you on the show. Unfortunately, the 300 people who bought your album the first time, just couldn’t keep you on the show any longer.

We name our Top 4 next week!

Peace, Love & Show Tunes,
Kristi

Happy Earth Day everyone! Be kind, rewind… no wait… Recycle, Reuse. Yeah that’s it. Take care of Mother Earth, people!!!

On with the show…

In a twist tonight, the Idol band is on the stage..string section and all. Well after all, it is Andrew Lloyd Webber week. The musical genius Brit has been the driving force to bring some of Broadway most memorable shows and songs to life. Heck, we should have costumes and lighting arrangements and falling enormous chandeliers!
Syesha Mercado
The girl fro’d one starts the show with a sassy cover of “One Rock & Roll Too Many” from Starlight Express. Hey, where are the roller skates? She lights up the stage like a star showing loads of personality and tons of talent.
Jason Castro
OK so he’s in a suit, but forgot to iron it but he still remembered the white shoes. He attempts to work his magical mystical toker ways on “Memory.” All I can hope it that I will soon forget his performance. I’ve heard actual cats sing it better.

Brooke White
ALW made her practically cry during her session for “You Must Love Me.” She practically made me cry when she stopped her performance when she forgot her words. I give the gypsy girl props for trying such a strong and passionate song, but I think it was a bit to much for her.
David Archuleta
He perform one of my favorite songs,”Think Of Me” from one of my favorite shows of all time,Phantom of the Opera. He’s got a long way to impress me. He does a easy listening cover that the little elf obviously didn’t arrange himself. It’s good to be the ringer. He forgot the words, mumbled a few bars, but somehow managed to still gain the love of the judges(except Simon) and most definitely not mine.

Carly Smithson
She started with a ballad from Phantom and luckily ALW stepped in with “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Holy Hippie Bible Musical!! She’s blew the sandals of it. Props to ALW for probably saving her butt from the Bottom 3. Amen.

David Cook
OK this was a tricky one. He took on “Music of the Night” from Phantom. This is one of the best known and most beloved songs EVER to echo through the halls of Broadway, so to miss any one of the notes in this could be fatal. Luckily he passed on the rocker edge, and sang it pure and powerful. It was so good, I’m not even going to make fun of his hair.

And that’s the Top 6! Luckily for us and for Andrew Lloyd Webber, no one completely butchered his genius. So Idol Fans who will get to stand center-stage and who will be exiting stage left? Tune in tomorrow as we name our Top 5!!

Peace, Love & Music of the Night,

Kristi

It’s Axe Wednesday and Ryan and his pretty faux hawk are back to squash the dream of another Idol darling harder than Mariahs nuggets in a tube top.

We waste no time and launch right into the theme park segment of the show with the ensemble number. The kids give their best inspirational cheese on “One Sweet Day.” Everybody do the Mariah Gospel Hand!

Ryan goes through the Performances recap. Yeah we got that… we already ready my last recap… So let’s bring the kids out one by one.

Jason Castro – You have a thing for white shoes before Labor Day, that frankly I just don’t understand. Ryan sends you to the right but not to the safe couches…it’s more of an Idol purgatory.

David Cook - Ryan tries to get you talk about your brother who’s battling cancer and the reason you teared up last night, but you’ve already taken the course “How Not To Cry Even if Barbara Walters Interviews You For Celebrities” at Hollywood Community College. Thwarted, Ryan sends you to the left into yet another pod of Idol Purgatory.

Carly Smithson - You’re trying a new prep school matron look that I can respect. However the huge tatty sleeve you’re sporting just makes you look like a pin up in the Harley Davidson Naughty School Girl Calendar. You go stage left with Jason.

Kristy Lee Cook - You called Simon a butt. I think it’s the first thing that’s come out of your mouth that I actually enjoyed. Don’t let it happen again. Go join David on the left.

Oh I’ve been waiting for this for 30 minutes. It’s Ford Commercial time! The kids cover “I Want To Break Free” by Queen and do a very weird office cube puppet thing. Oh that is so 2000 people…uh, N’Sync did that their video for “Bye Bye Bye.” And uh, yes I know my N’Sync videos, I accept my boy band addiction!

Former Idol contestant from Season 5, Elliot Yamin takes the stage to perform “Free.” Who knew a tiny white guy could have that much soul. At the end of the performance, he raises his hand to show a handwritten “WE MISS YOU MOM” in honor of his mom who passed away earlier this month. It’s a good moment.

Back to the results,

Syesha Mercado – I don’t know what exactly is going on with your hair tonight. It’s half girl ‘fro, half limp Mohawk. Did Sanjaya mug you backstage? It gonna be alright now, you go join Jason and Carly on the right.

Brooke White – You start the waterworks if you lose an eyelash and don’t make a wish. Grab a Kleenex and join David and Kristy in the left group.

Back from the break, it’s time for the weekly “Suck the time and life right out of me Q/A” segment. I try to pay attention but all I hear is Kristy and a horse and if David Cook is single. Sounds perverted… almost makes me wish I paid attention… almost.

This week’s mentor takes stage next. Mariah enters the stage in a what I can only describe as a black lycra sausage casing. Seriously, not much more Mimi could actually fit into that dress! In fact it looks like girls are about to pop out of the sides. Whatever you do Mariah… don’t sneeze! She’s sings one of her new songs that sounds like she’s half singing half whisper rambling. It’s not a song, it’s a conversation to track beat. Buh Bye, Buh Bye, Buh Bye… Can’t you just sing that Christmas song? At least I know that has a real melody.

After the break, the stage is set like this… on the left we have David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, and Brooke White. On the right we have Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson and Jason Castro. Ryan calls David Archuleta to the stage.

David Archuleta - I wish you would tell me when Members Only Jacket came back in. You’ve got a week to let me know because you’re safe.

Ryan makes David Cook and Syesha switch groups and then he asks David Archuleta to stand with the group he thinks is safe. David sits in the middle of stage… I’m not sure if he’s just trying to be PC, or if that request was just too much for his little unassuming brain to process. Ryan gives him a few hints before just sending the group of David Cook, Jason and Carly to center-stage to pick the little gomer up. They’re all safe. Which means Syesha, Kristy and Brooke… you are so “Bottom 3.”

After the break, Ryan pardons Syesha and leaves Brooke and Kristy center-stage. The judges ramble a bit and then Ryan lets the Idol axe fall. And tonight… Kristy is leaving us. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! <insert funky elimination dance here> OK I know that’s mean, but if I wanted to spend my Tuesday nights listening to mediocre karaoke I’d go to Sing Sing Karaoke Bar in the East Village.

So fare-the-well, fair Kristy Lee. You lost your best horse and your dreams of stardom. You and the Idol Producers all thought this was your time to shine. Oh fair Kristy… let’s be honest , the two record labels that dropped your blonde ass can’t be wrong.

Peace, Love & Iron Clad Record Deals,

Kristi

After a week of traveling about the country and a bout with bronchitis, I’m back to give the Idol kids hell. However, with the departure of Michael Johns last week, I may be too ecstatic to be mean. No wait, Kristy Lee Cook is still on…I think I got a little mean left in me.

OK so Idol got rid of the guest judges, but just can’t seem to let go of the whole mentor thing. I guess there are too many artists with albums and products to hock. Anyway, tonight’s mentor is none other than butterfly clad Mariah Carey. She’s finally fully recovered from her Glitter debacle and newly svelte, just in time to sell her new album, “E=MC2.”

On with the show!

David Archuleta

The short stack packed his little unassuming self into a pair of leather pants and covers “When You Believe.” OK, David wearing leather pants is about as natural as Simon wearing a turtleneck, Paula being sober and Randy not dropping names. The judges liked his performance but I just fell asleep and had nightmares about Bilbo Baggins in an S&M outfit.

Carly Smithson

Carly finally embraces her diva-dom with a purple frock cut “down to there” and comes out belting on “I Can’t Live.” The judges of course do the inevitable comparison. But dude, you made her sing a Mariah song. None-the-less, I think Idol can’t live with her another week.

Syesha Mercado

Looking like a gold lame siren on “Vanishing.” OK I knew the girl could sing, but where the heck did those pipes come from. That run in the middle went on for miles! The judges again compare her performance to Mariah. Hello? You made her sing Mariah. She didn’t have a choice.

Brooke White

Missed her sister’s wedding. She covers “Hero” in a singer/songwriter smokey lounge way. I kind of wish she’d left the piano back stage on this one. I think it got in the way of her vocals. The judges compare her performance to Mariah. (Anyone noticing a pattern?) But people, you made her sing Mariah!

Kristy Lee Cook

The annoying girl next door, does her best Nashville twang on “Forever” OMG, the judge actually don’t compare her to Mariah! Maybe because it was such bad karaoke that there really was no comparison. Paula rambles on about legacy and both kinds of music… country and western.

David Cook

He does the whole rocker cover of “Always Be My Baby”and makes it sound like a stalker theme song. Does anyone notice that he sort of sounds like that lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish? Randy liked it because he gave him the first Randy Standing O of the season. Paula and Simon felt the love too. So much that it made the budding rockstar tear up. Well either that or the blood pressure meds are wreaking havoc on his hormones.

Jason Castro

The locked one finishes up the show with a beatnik/tribal fusion on “I Don’t Want To Cry.” It was original and definitely worthy of one of those off-brand compilations of smooth jazz CDs that you find at a street fairs. You know like “Muzak Presents: Smokey Jams.”

And the Top 7 have once again placed their fates in our hands. Don’t you just love redial? So which Idol will be America’s “Dream Lover” and who will say farewell “One Sweet Day?” Tune in tomorrow night and find out!!

Peace, Love & 5 Octives,
Kristi

We made it! After hours and hours of delusional auditions, Coke product placements and trailers for “Jumper,” the Auditions are finally over. It’s Top 24, and time for you and I to control the fates of 24 Idol hopefuls. Over the next 3 weeks, we get to decide which 12 dreams are one step closer to realization and which 6 guys and 6 girls dreams are over. It’s good to be the judge.

Seacrest Fashion Fix: I don’t know about you, but GEE do I miss Ryan’s Highlights. Boring brown just doesn’t cut it. Beside, I don’t have anything to make fun of.

Speaking of Ryan, he AGAIN, reminds us this is the Best Talent Ever. I guess they just want us to realize that there’s no chance of a Sanjaya incident this year.

Tonight it’s guys up first with 60’s night. What a great choice. This is the first night these kids are going to be live on TV and you make them sing songs that were recorded at least 25 years before they were even born!?!?!!?

Apple finally got their hands on the Idol machine, you can download tonights performances on iTunes for 99 cents a pop.

David Hernandez

Gives us a sappy story about being raised by a single parent, and how singing is his escape. He starts the show with “Midnight Hour.” He had me at first with the slow and gospelly opening but then lost me when he jazzed it up.

Chikezie

In preparation for anticipated stardom, he dropped his last name. Looking like a dapper 70’s velveteen pumpkin pimp, he croons away on ” I Love You More.” He seems nervous at first, but works out the kinks. Simon calls him Jacuzzi which I think is hilarious.

David Cook

The dude got a really bad hair cut, but it’s all to hide a really bad receding hairline. He starts “Happy Together” out kind of creepy and stalker-ish, but by the end he screams his way to a decent rock version.

Jason Yeager

Is it me or is he the victim of a drive by dye job on his bangs? What’s with the one blonde piece? Anyhoo, he chooses a slow song… “Moon River.” It’s so “Performances nightly at Mohegan Sun.” Seriously, if he keeps this up, he’ll be the Idol of many a Senior Center.

Robbie Carrico

Former boy-bander who wants to leave his soul on stage for the audience to see…as long as all they see is rock star. So he goes with the Three Dog Night song “One.” He does his best Daughtry impression and Randy and Paula buy it. Simon is still not sure if there’s a Justin Timberlake lurking somewhere under all that hair and scruff.

David Archuleta

The bashful, unassuming former StarSearch contestant gives stardom another try with “Shop Around.” I feel like I’m watching a recital at a performing arts high school. The judges the love him, but I think either the producers told them to love it or they didn’t want to say anything negative to make the poor boy cry.

Danny Noriega

The little mop-topped pixie in his Old Navy skinny jeans takes on the King and “Jailhouse Rock.” Paula says he has many colors to his voice, but quite frankly, I think it’s more like if a rainbow threw up. It was a bad Chelsea Karaoke performance. But I think I said that more than a few times about Sanjaya and look how that turned out. Dang it….

Luke Menard

Carpet Cleaner who looks like a cross between Luke Perry and Orlando Bloom. He whimpers out a rendition of “Everybody’s Talkin.” Unfortunately, I think nerves got the best of him and no one will be talking about him after this week.

Colton Berry

Self-proclaimed Ellen DeGeneres look-alike. Another teenie bopper who takes on the King with “Suspicious Minds.” I don’t think he’s even old enough to know what this song is about. Does anyone know if Disney is casting for High School Musical 4 yet?

Garrett Haley

The little guy with the big 70’s hair. He’s got the art of mousse down, but someone needs to show the lad how to shave. What’s with the peach fuzz ’stache? He attempts to be soulful on Neil Sedaka’s “Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do.” Unfortunately shaving isn’t the only grown up thing the tyke needs to learn. His performance is a little empty.

Jason Castro

The blue eyed, dread-head is the first Idol this season to bring his guitar on stage for his rendition of “Daydream.” He’s jovial, entertaining and fun. The only thing we’re missing is a hacky sack and a skate park.

Michael Johns

Aussie singer who used to be in a band until he left and stole their songs, uh so he’s a nice guy. Anyway, enough about that… (but you can see more here.) He channels the late great Jim Morrison on “Light My Fire” including cheezy flame graphic background. It’s good, it’s rockin’, it’s enough to get him through.

So I know you’re all dying to know who my picks are for who’s going home. I think Jason Yeager and Luke Menard maybe calling Continental for plane tickets home this week. I think they will both be the victims of not enough airtime during Hollywood week and pretty weak performance tonight. I could be wrong, but I’ll bet anything they’ll be in the bottom on Thursday.

Anyhoo, tomorrow night the ladies take center stage in hopes of winning your love. Tune in then!

Peace, Love and Grooviness,
Kristi

PS: Learn more about all 24 Idols here: www.americanidol.com/contestants/season7/