B-Side, in my opinion, Kellie Pickler looked MUCH older than 35. That make-up, that hair...ugh. She's a pretty girl, too... what happened?!

Sundance's crying was killing me. I don't know what else to say regarding that...

As for the scary beast guy that won the contest... GOOD GOD is right. I just had to walk away from my desk I was laughing so hard. Just the sight of him again made me lose it.

The funniest part of the show, other than weepy Sundance, was Ryan asking Pickle what she's been spending her money on, obviously refering to her new very tanned twins.

"Just shoes?"

I loved the part where Leslie said, "America hates jazz" at the last few seconds of the show. It was really funny!

Simon making fun of Paula's speech was hilarious! "Blub blub blub.."

AND OH MY GOD! I totally missed that beast of a man who so expertly unscrambled MERIANAC DOLI. I just laughed for about 20 minutes to myself, everyone must think I'm crazy. Because I am.....

I instantly smiled as soon as she openned her mouth. The hair on my neck stood up. I started to get goosebumps, chills, everything. Of course I'm talking about when Antonella Sang a one of the hardest songs to sing, Because you loved me. (Of course, I'm only kidding. Seriously, what is the matter with these girls? Don't they know they can (and never will be able to) sing a Celine song half decently?).

Doolittle singing My funny valentine has got to be one of the best vocal performances I've ever seen, anywhere. I saw it again as soon as the vid was up online (it was during Conan too, so I missed his hilarious comedy sketches. But it was worth it). I must have seen it over 10 times after the episode was over, and it just gets better with each viewing. She is AMAZING, and I love Simon's comments about her cause he always mentions people with big egos but little talent, and I think it's because he's trying to indirectly tell Melinda not to get cocky. I doubt that she will, but you never know (case in point: Kelly Clarkson)

I feel pretty sad for the other contestants now, since I know that they have no chance against Dolittle, Lakisha and Edwards (The Latoya London of season 6). I really do think Jordan, Sabrina, that beat boxing guy, and especially Gina and Chris are all good singers. But how can you compete with voices that are in different leagues? (although Taylor winning last year did prove simon's statement when he said sometimes this isn't a singing contest, or somthing like that. And someone here also mentioned that America chooses based on their favorite person, and not the best singer, so you never know what's going to happen.). But if MD loses this season, it would be a damn shame.

Seacrest completely redeemed every annoying or stupid thing he has ever said on this show when he said "Just shoes?" I could not stop laughing. Pickler looks horrible and is about as smart as my foot.

Thank you for the screen cap of last week's winner of the ridiculously easy trivia question. I was especially proud to hear that he was from WI - way to represent!


I would complain more about the contestants that are being voted off, but then I remember that I have never voted. I probably don't have much of a right to complain.


Oh, who am I kidding? I can and will complain. Be gone, Antonella and Sanjaya!

TVDog (#2) and Jordan (#6), I agree Seacrest's somewhat subtle reference to Pickler's really unnatural looking boob job was probably the highlight of the results show. He obviously can be funny when he's not trying to be some kind of sanctimonious foil to Simon.

I don't know what they've done to pickler. I never cared for her singing or her personality, but she was always pretty cute. Last night between the skin-tight dress, the hair, and the cartoonish Ivanka-like gigantic fake boobs, she's a 20 year-old who looks like a 40 year-old hooker you'd see hanging out at the bar at the Hard Rock in Vegas. I've heard Pickler idolizes Dolly Parton, but even Dolly didn't look like Dolly when she was so young.

Yes A.J. and Leslie got robbed, but even under the best circumstances the most they could have hoped for was another week or two anyway.

We'll have to see if Suckjaya is on his way to a Kevin Covais-like improbable run to the top 12. Antonella is clearly this season's answer to Ryan Starr from season 1.

Thank God Alaina is history. That girl sucked ass.

-JR

Goodbye, Ann Veal. I think I'll miss you most of all.

Oh. My. Goodness. That's all I have to say about Kellie Pickler's appearance. I missed the first part of the results show, and when I turned on the TV to watch, I didn't realize that the channel was already on CTV (the channel in Canada on which American Idol is aired). Anyway, I got once glimpse of Kellie and didn't even recognize her. I thought it was some middle-aged woman performing on a talk show or something. Then, I saw it. The little American Idol sign in the corner and I realized in horror that it was indeed, Kellie Pickler. My jaw dropped.

What was she thinking exactly, with that hairstyle? It only aged her about 20 years. I never was a fan of Pickler, but sheesh.

Okay, back to the actual results. I'm annoyed that AJ got sent home - I really liked him. And Nick too, actually. I knew that neither would make it very far, but I figure that Jared, Brandon and Sanjaya should get the ax first. Oh well. Hopefully, they'll be the next to go. As for the girls, I didn't really care. I liked Leslie, but it's obvious that the real competition is between Melinda and LaKisha. I hope that Haley and Antonella go next week. I actually like Haley this week, but she still is probably the weakest one left. And Antonella? Ugh. Nobody, NOBODY on Idol has ever done any Celine Dion song justice. Don't they ever learn? I am totally over that girl. I liked her at the very beginning, but her attitude and her warbly vocals caused me to jump off that train as fast as possible.

Go Melinda! And Chris Sligh!

~Georgia~

Attention, Kelli Pickler! Tammy Wynette wants her look back:

http://hometown.aol.com/whiskeyhill1/images/tammy_wynette_picture.jpg

On the bright side, however, the Hee Haw auditions are at the next studio lot over.

I'm guessing that Kelli Pickler has a file and spoon implanted in that new rack that she's gonna use to help spring Daddy from the slammer.

Well! This wasn't as mindblowing of a girl's night as last week, but hey, let's not forget the act they followed with last week's guy's night. ... Actually, I think it's best we DO forget that night. Except maybe Blake's performance. This night was a little standard for me, but hey, I gotta give my thoughts anyway. My HIGHLY READABLE thoughts, rite?!?!? Heh:

Gina Glocksen - She's no Carrie Underwood when it comes to this song, but she did good. Enough to save her for this week, and I certainly do agree with Simon's comments about being completely confused. This might have lost her some votes, I'm not sure. I'd hate to see her miss Top 12, but with VFTW all over Antonella, just might happen. :/

Alaina Alexander - Once again, I hated her. She became breathless and screamy again. I'm not sure Simon's comment made as much sense in this context, but Alaina sucked, period. Also what was this whole thing about being inspired not to give up? She was very clearly about to give up if she didn't get a golden ticket. Does she think we don't remember this?

LaKisha Jones - Of course not better than last week, but this was still a good performance, although dare I say Paris Bennett had a better time with it last year. This didn't show off LaKisha's voice, but hell, after last week, does she even need to? I guess she's just winding down a little. Also, why does she keep saying she's nervous? I don't see her shaking, or making Melinda faces, or faultering in her performances. Either she's really good at hiding it while openly admitting it, or she's bold-faced lying.

Melinda Doolittle - Absolutely earth-shattering once more. I have never heard Simon gush over someone quite like this. Melinda has gotta be the greatest vocalist in the history of Idol. It's going to be an absolute crying shame and a sign of the apocalypse if she does not win this competition.

Antonella Barba - Disgustingly bad. That high note in the middle was good, but nice job completely fucking up the song before it. Better than last week, I'll give her, but still. I hated it. And to think I liked her going into this. She's picking horrible songs that don't showcase her voice and are way too big for her, and so VFTW has their monkey for the season. Grr. >:(

Jordin Sparks - Not an improvement from last week, but damn if I don't love this girl. And she can really sing. She could have picked a much better song, and maybe controlled her emotions, but oh well. She was good, not much else I can say. I'm still gushy over Melinda.

Stephanie Edwards - Another 10-performance, in my mind. Her performance last week was better, but Stephanie has really become a surprise for this competition. We knew nothing about her, and now she's our Tamyra/LaToya. Which means she's probably destined for 4th place, lol. :B

Leslie Hunt - ... What the hell was that? Is she trying to be the female Blake Lewis here? That little scat... doo-bop... jazz beatbox... whatever was absolutely retarded, and her voice for the entire song pretty much sucked. She is out this week without a doubt. And I never even realized she was doing the same song as A.J. Silly me.

Haley Scarnato - ... And so is she. I thought this was a horrible song choice, she wasn't really singing much as she was just shouting happily. In a repetitive song with not a lot of lead parts. Turns out it was a WHITNEY song? Oh no. Nice knowing you, Haley.

Sabrina Sloan - A great performance to end the show. Not as good as last week, but solid, and damn if I don't love this girl as well. It's all about the black ladies this year. Great on you, Sabrina.

Not much else I can say except that Melinda was once again the performance of the night. She's pretty much the reason I'm excited for this season, and here's hoping Sundance stays out of his box too.

As for the results show, the only surprises for me were the eliminations of A.J. (I thought it would be Brandon) and Alaina (I thought it would be Haley). I said last week A.J. was boring me, despite Simon and B-Side and the like enjoying him, and whatta ya know? He's gone. And I am SUPER HAPPY that Alaina is gone, because I hated the crap out of her, and her demeanor on both shows showed why. I love how she screwed up singing her song too.

Great recap, B-Side. The "Pumpkins..." caption and the Sundance captions got me laughing aloud. I never actually saw the challenge winner either, thanks a lot for screencapping him, because that is insanely funny. XD And by the way, Kellie was awful. Lucky bastard with your TiVo. >:D

And I think using Daughtry for the montage is great, although I think the normal version of "Home" might sound better than the acoustic.

I'm pretty shocked that AJ and Leslie got voted out on those performances. Remind me never to sing "Feelin' Good" if I enter a talent contest (not likely...).

At least now AJ can get out the dress and heels and follow his natural career path...

Great to see the back of Alaina "sense of entitlement" Alexander. Pity she seems to have passed some of that attitude on to Antonella.

Hello Everyone - first post ever for me! Love your recaps though, B-Side.

I almost spit out my dinner laughing when Ryan asked Kellie "really - just shoes?" I can't believe you left that out!

I was totally not happy with AJ getting the boot, I actually think I liked his performance the best of the guys ! (guess I should have voted)

Alaina was incredibly annoying especially with the finger in the air when she sings so I am glad she is gone.

Is it just me that thinks that Antonella totally deserved to go, but her little naughty pic scandal has actually helped her out in the end. I wonder if the other girls resent her for that...

That wig was definitely from the Tammy Wynette collection. My redneck friend thought it WAS Tammy Wynette, which isn't very flattering to the Pickle, considering Ms. Wynette died like a decade ago.

I'm going to get flamed for this, I know, but...

Kellie Pickler was one of my favorite contestants ever. Her singing wasn't always the best, but her personalty was miles ahead of so many others on this show. It's a shame she's got a 50 year old's up-do and a look straight from the Grande Ole Opry. They really need to change that.

Anyway, as much as some people hated her, I loved her and having her back just reminds me how little personality any of the girls this year have.

Oh, and according to dialidol.com, Sanjaya finished second this week despite giving one of the worst performances of the season so far. What a joke.

Oh, and I'm glad you pointed out Alaina'a bitter "Clever" remark. All my sympathy for her went out the window at that point. Simon wasn't even trying to be clever when he said that; he was just pointing out the fact that her song died about half-way through, hence her elimination.

Did anybody else think that Melinda was sending a message with the dedication and song choice?...Not that there's anything wrong with that.

B-side,

You are the best!

You only wanted Haley to sing "I Wanna Dance With Someone" just so you could pretend you were at the opening of Area with Audrina and Heidi.

Great recap, B-Side, as usual. I'm surprised you didn't put a screen cap up of Antonella sticking out her tongue and totally rolling her eyes when the judges were commenting on her performance. It just eptomized her better-than-thou attitude ... she's truly the precocious monster that Simon mentioned.

I think it would do people like Antonella and Alaina (now thankfully gone!) to remember Paris Bennett: no matter what you thought of her as a person or a singer, regardless of what the judges said, she always smiled and said "thank you". I always admired that about her.

Melinda was amazing. As I watched her perform, I thought "If that was available on CD now, I'd buy it." She was phenomenal and definitely my pick for our NEXT American Idol.

Hypnotommy- huh?

Just so you know, B-side, girls don't have falsetto. Girls have a head voice, and that's what Antonella did in her song. By the way, I hate her. The judges tell you that an Aerosmith song was too big for you, so you go and do Celine? Huh?

I'm quite annoyed that Leslie went home. I voted for her, and she's right, America really doesn't appreciate jazz... AJ should also have stayed. As far as Nick leaving, I could care less. THat's what you get for picking the single most overdone song in the HISTORY OF TIME.

I HATE ALAINA. What the hell was she thinking, trying to tackle Not Ready to Make Nice? And could someone explain to me why guys think she's so fucking hot? I seriously don't see it...at all...

Jordin Sparks is obviously a really good singer, but she really annoys me. When Ryan asks her a question, and she just babbles on, I just want to tell her to SHUT UP!!!!!!! I suppose I would feel that way about any 17-year old, tho...

Sanjaya better come out with some Justin Timberlake or something next week, because him singing classic songs clearly isn't working...

Why was Sundance so hysterical????? The way he was bawling you would have thought that like, his mom had died or something.

In conclusion, I hate America. Leslie should still be around. :(

UUUUGH,,, Why on freaking earth is Antonella still there? WHYYYYY??
And why is Sanjaya still there???
Good god I just don't want to see them anymore.
I was actually a Sanjaya fan when we saw him audition, but the hell if I'm ever gonna vote for him if he's just gonna suck some big ole donkey nuts now.

And don't even get me started on that stupid ass comment Antonella made.
Saying how they were wrong about JH? Uhm.. HUH? I bet she was rehearsing that since Sunday night not realizing that the JUDGES were actually the ones to get JH through and that AMERICA voted her ass off.

Good god these people peeve me off!!!

I swear if she makes it to the top freaking 12 I'm gonna be pissed.

NatetheOkay - I agree with you, I always liked Kellie Pickler. Her charming stupidity combined with her troubled background is really endearing. And she's a perfectly good singer as well.

Hypnotommy - funny. Never thought that about Melinda. I don't think she was sending gay vibes though. I think those were just her girlfriends (although I thought the slam against Gayle as a sidekick was pretty funny).

I love Melinda's voice but her neckless look is very distracting, she's just a weird looking young lady, it's hard to picture her in the industry.

Also, this whole uber humble, nervous laughter thing she does with the judges is irritating. I hope she doesn't start to do it more b/c simon has praised her for it - it seems disingenuous.

Did anyone else catch onto the little joke Ryan made about Kellie's boobs? When he asked her what has she bought since the show, she gave some answer, then he said "Is that all you bought?". Maybe it was just me, but I really think Ryan was subtly trying to ask "Did you get a boob job?".

But anyways, as for the girls, I liked Stephanie, Melinda, Gina, & Lakisha the best. The right people went home also. I did like Nick Pedro, however, but I think "Fever" would have been a better song to audition with or go to Hollywood week with. The song was a little too safe for the voting stage I think, although I did like it.

^ Oh never mind, didn't see those other posts. Guess it wasn't just me.

'fat, hairy, bespectacled, unseemly, and suffering from mangled teeth.'

oh jesus b-side I'm in TEARS here. I must have walked out of the room or something cos I missed this guy. Had to stop reading the re-cap it took me 10 minutes to stop laughing.

Loved Melinda still of course. I really do hope she doesn't get cocky despite her awesomeness. I can imagine her winning even with her quirks. Once she takes the stage it's like she gets in the zone. It's sort of funny that, once she's done with her song and gets ready for the judges comments, it's almost an instant transformation from amazing singer to timid girl.

It sucks that AJ went. I definitely didn't think he was going to win, but he seemed at least good enough to be in the top 12, not that the top 6 guys would be amazing overall or anything with this group. If I know my cousins, they'd tell him he didn't use his Eagle Powers. *sigh* It's getting so monochromatic again...

Hypnotommy (#19), after the boys, I didn't really pay attention to the dedications. If you want to think that way, I believe Jared's dedication was to his parents, but he chose to sing "Let's Get It On"... mmmmm, awkward...

B-Side, "exposing the world to the hirsute neverland of his chest"... mmmmm, delicious... :-P

I'm amazed that Antonella is still in this. In the past Idol has disquilified people for things like this but they seem to be ignoring it here.

Or are they? It also seems that the judges have been particularly hard on Antonella the last 2 weeks. Sure she's not great, but she's not horrible either. Maybe the judges are trying to sway the voters not to vote for her so they do not have to look like the bad guys by disqualifying her themselves. Like Simon said about Jennifer Hudson, America voted her out, not the judges.

The stupid act is not working for Pickles anymore. Once you get giant breast implants, consider your innocence LOST.

BSide - Fabulous recap as usual.

Thank god Alaina is gone - she was so awful - I cant believe she made it past last week! Melinda is fabulous but she needs to FIRE her "gayle". She needs someone to cut her hair so it looks like she has a neck instead of giving her some sweeping hairdo that makes her look like her head is afixed ontop of her shoulders like a bobble doll. And dress her in something that does not look like she is on her way to the PTO meeting.

Kelly Pickler looked so god-awful, I felt bad for her. Whoever is styling her should be fired too. The hair was PTO worthy but how she was packed into that dress made me think of that line in "Steel Magnolias" that went something like her ass "looked like two pigs fucking under a blanket" or something like that. She needs to lay off all her new found favorite foods because Pickler is getting a bit thick. And her new "girls" were out and proud. Did you notice the faces of Randy, Paula and SImon when she came out? They were definately critiquing her song and her appearance - wish those mics were on!

Lastly, Paula isnt much fun this season - they must have changed her medication - I miss the old and nonsensicle Paula. Bring back the seal clap!!

Melinda dedicating her song to her Idol-hired consultants was kinda sad, but at the same time very fitting. They are the ones helping her break out of her shell, after all! TAKE THAT, Mom and Grandma!

The contrived Pickler/Seacrest "joke" about the spider sushi was painful. It mighta worked last season, Pickler, but now we can see that your dumb routine is as fake as your boobs. Oh, and Tanny Wynette called. She wants her hairstyle back.

i am not a kellie pickler fan by any means, but i do have to say that i see her out in nashville pretty frequently and her new haircut looks MUCH better in person, and when it is straight.

i'm so glad ryan called her on her new purchase, it was hilarious.

Oh the joy that AJ's arm swinging brought me. I'm so sad to see him go. Dammit.

‘I couldn't even imagine what Randy would say about "These Dreams." He'd probably label it death metal.’

‘"We're gonna dim the lights and get right into it," which had me wondering if he was planning on having sex with the contestants.’

Oh, B-Side. You slay me every time! And by slay I mean force me to laugh out loud at work so everyone around me thinks I’m nuts. Thank you for being awesome.

I don’t watch the results shows, and all I have to say is Kellie Pickler-what is wrong with her? Was there a double your ccs for free day at her plastic surgeon’s or something? Yikes.

These dreeeams go on when I close my eyyyeees,
Every seeecond of the night, I live another li~fe!

Pretty hardcore man...

JelliePair-WTF? People gain weight, it happens. She's human. She's a singer, not a model.

I'm still annoyed about Leslie being voted off. Good job, AMERICA, you voted off a girl with an autoiummune disease!

hey waz up i totally love sanjiah or how eva u spell his name

sanjaya has got to go he can't sing at all and their were others who could sing way better than him. i will never watch american idol again unless they vote him off!!!!!!!!

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