I'm not sure that Jordin's views on abortion will isolate a large part of her voting bloc the same way Mandisa's involvement in the ex-gay movement did

I read this shit weeks ago..On VFTW..catch up..

#4, how do you know that Melinda supports women's rights--you might be better off voting for Blake.

Isn't this supposed to be about singing? What the hell is all of this political, pro-life, ex-gay, insert cause here crap?? This is why I don't watch this show!!!!

Maybe she got to the final 12 by the judges, but the FANS kept her there. How about that conspirasy theory now? Really, people, vote for the best singer, how they got there is nill.

Oh, yes, I almost forgot.....exactly what does personal beliefs have to do with talent??? This is really not that serious...there are wars going on...that is serious.

We told you about the initial controversy over Jordin's entry into this season's contest (aided by Idol sponsor Coca Cola), and suspicion that her victory has been in the cards all along.

Lets get serious... Do you even research the crap you print here..... Arizona has brought forth 6 "Arizona Idols" and Jordin is the only one to make of into the top 12... not only does Coke back it but so does FOX and FORD.... we here in Arizona have to watch the other 5 past season girls sing on a Ford commercial ALL THE TIME on the local FOX channel we have to have you reprint questions about it.... I am positive we are not the only FOX affiliate that has these little competitions to find a local 'wannabe...', and all I think it gives them is the ability to not stand in line for 12 hours... they get a direct line to audition..... Jordin was sent to Seattle .... so big deal.... and....
Do you really care about her personal choices... and your disrespectful remark about her being pregnant by Sungaya.... Where do you get off and who do you think you are writing for????? TB---you deserve every crappy review you get... including those on the forums written by those who have been here longer than you.

Just because there's a picture with her and Simon and her and Randy doesn't mean she was BFF's with them, she could have just seen them walking around. And who cares what she thinks or believes - she is the BEST singer left in the competition.

I personally don't
give a crap what her
beliefs are I'm only
interest in her great voice. I hope
she wins. I have
liked her and have been voting for her from day one.
She is number 1

I am crying after tonight I don't know if I will watch Idol next week. Melinda shouldn't go home tonight she is the BEST OF ALL OF THE AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANTS! I voted all of the 2 hours one after the other for Melinda. Blake should have gone home and Melinda should have won the American Idol for this season.

Listen Melinda was SUPPOSE to go home she sucks and Jordin is the one to beat she rocks!!! and she will win:)

I'll never watch idol again if Jordin wins

Jordin rocks

Political scam? Come on .. this is American Idol people. Not a presidential election. Even if this whole thing was pre-determined; who cares???Life goes on, its just entertainment. Most of the things we see on t.v. are altered. Three months from now we will all be talking about the next cycle of American Idol. No harm done.

Why is everyone so shocked? AI is NOT a "singing competition", it never has been. It's a reality TV show. Like all the rest in that genre, the term "reality" is subject to very broad interpretation by the producers. (Does anyone truly believe the contestants on "Survivor" or "Fear Factor" are ever in any real danger?)

The AI producers have consistently refused to institute fair voting practices, which was an issue back in 2004. Haven't ANY of you ever read the disclaimer a the end of EVERY AI show, the one that states the producers reserve the right to choose whomever they want, regardless of vote totals?

The producers had Jordin picked a while ago, she's marketable. She's young, multi-ethnic, pretty enough but not too pretty to alienate potential young female teens, and her father is an ex-football pro. She is not nearly as consistent in vocal talent as Melinda, but Jordin sings well enough. Vocal ability is hardly the most important factor in being a potential pop star anyway. (Britney Spears, anyone?)

Once the judges are removed from the process and the "voting" begins, the producers have already chosen whom they believe will be the most marketable. This time that's Jordin. They have made mistakes in the past, like when they chose Taylor Hicks to win and had Chris Daughtry finish in fourth place. Fast-forward and Daughtry has now sold far more records than the top three finishers from that season combined. As for the "winner" that year ... Taylor who?

Expect Jordin's handlers to execute a swift makeover in the weight department for her. But at least she's got that toothpaste commercial smile so they won't have to buy her a new set of porcelain veneers like they did with certain other past winners and runners-up.