24 American Idol Finalists
Lounge By southaustingirl Updated 21 Mar 2007 , 6:20pm by southaustingirl
Sanjaya and Antonella looked like they KNEW they were goners!! 
Too bad they were WRONG! 
I was kinda surprised that Alaina didn't go too...there are some pretty bad ones in there...I can predict right now that the next American Idol will be one of the Black Chicks!! 
I agree with everyone else that the girls had some great voices. I like Blake (the blond guy) because he left an impression. He reminds me of Sting, with that scratchy voice. The young guy with super short hair is o.k., but he didn't look as comfortable on stage. I can't pick my favorites of the girls, but from the other night half of them left NO good impression on my. I think I only liked the half witht he Strong voices.
I'm with everyone who liked Bo and Chris from years past. But, Chris is my all-time favorite! He is the only performer I haven't seen change through the season because he was just GREAT from the beginning and didn't need to change.
Well, I think the guys did better tonight than they did last night. I still like Chris Sligh. Sundance did better, Sanyaya (spelling) didn't do as well as the rest. I think he might get voted off next
As for the girls, I am looking forward to hearing Lakisha.
Well, well, well, did you see Inside Edition??? Looks like Antonella has been taking her clothes off in front of the camera!! 
And they were talking about someone else that did that and got disqualified...some of the pictures that they showed were petty risque and her friend said that some of the really bad ones were not Antonella, just someone that looked like her...OK!!!
So after America sees that Inside Edition and sees that all over the tabloids, I am thinking ..............she's GONE!! Besides the fact that she isn't that good.
My choices for the guys to go are: Sanjaya....and I don't know...I DO know that Sundance kicked some butt!!! I still think Jared is P R E T T Y!!!
OMG!! I can't stand being behind! I just watched the fives hours from last week yesterday. Completely happy with who was booted. AND I was able to watch last night's!! Agree, Candy120, that Sanjaya should go. I'm so disa ppointed, but I knew that he would not go that far anyway. Another guy to go... Let's see it really is a tough call, but I guess I would not be bothered if Nick, Brandon, Phil, or Sundance was gone. Phil, what a disa ppointment too! The one peson who was not on my radar was Chris Richardson--wow, I really like him! And Blake--still love him! Chris Sligh, I'm not sure what is going on, but he lost... something. I still like him, but something is just not right.
As for the girls, Simon said it best--the 23 remaining contestants just need to book their flights home now--Lakisha is IT!! She is just amazing!!! Melinda, Sabrina, Stephanie and Gina were excellent as well. Antonella--SUCKS! 
And who is the Leslie chick? I agreed with everything Simon said about her--that she looked embarrassed--was that some form of dancing she was attempting? WOW. 
Not sure if I will be able to watch the girls tonight--have to teach, so I may not get to them or the results until this weekend.
Candy:
I so agree with Jared - there is something about his eyes - I think he is totally singing to me!!!!!! Just makes me melt!
As far as Chris, he is from Chesapeake, VA which is where I live. There have been several articles about him in the paper. I really like him - not just because we live in the same city - we just moved here this summer. I do agree though, I think that Lakisha is the best. Can't wait to see what she does tonight.
Candy - sorry but I haven't seen the Inside Edition.
Melinda did an awesome job! And I still like Lakisha. I really hope they both do well.....like Jennifer Hudson.
Antonella and Aliana need to go home....not sure if Antonella will go home since I am sure she will get all that male votes ......considering her talent for being photographed. I read somewhere that her best friend (the one that didn't make it) stated that the really raunchy pictures were not of Anotnella.....I wonder if the best friend was the one who posted the pictures in the first place!!! Oh well, she should be voted off based on her lack of talent or at least lack of talent compared to the other girls. I can't carry a tune in a bucket!!!
I really can't remember the names other girls excpet for Jordan and Sabrina. As for the guys, the only ones that stand out for me are Chirs, Phil and Sundance. I can't remember the name of the other guy that I like.
We'll see tonight what happens
Here are my votes for who will go tonight:
Guys: Sanjaya and AJ
Girls: Antonella and Alaina, maybe Leslie or Haley
I think that everyone did better this week, overall. Even though I think Antonella is the worst by far, I am afraid she may not get voted off tonight, just because of her looks and the pictures on the internet (as others have said). Guess we'll just have to wait and see!!!! 
P.S. - I thought Simon was extremely rude last night when he made those comments to LaKisha about her outfit. That made me mad. 
Why do these girls have to do these types of pictures? What goes through these girls minds when they pose pictures like that. first that beauty pageant girl and now an AI contestant.
I had fun at parties when I was younger, but never would let anyone photograph me doing something like that. Heck I wouldn't do anything like that, that would warrant a picture. I just don't get it. Why do girls have to play into guys fantasies. Are they that desperate for attention?
And she needs to be voted off anyway, she's not one of the best. She can sing, but the others are much better.
Unbelievable. I am not happy that Sanjaya and especially Antonella 
are still there ... IMO, they were by far the worst singers this week and last week. I know that Sanjaya is a nice guy, but come on ... as Paula said several times, this is a SINGING competition. Oh well ... what can we do!?
OMG! I can't believe Sanjaya and Antonella made it through!! Even Sanjaya looked shocked!! 
oh well. Poor Sundance ... He cried through the whole thing. Was he like that last week? I didn't notice. There were a lot of tears this week. I guess they really do bond even though they're competing.
I couldn't believe how much everyone was crying tonight, too! I don't remember it being like that this early in the season in previous years. I felt bad for the ones who left ... they all seemed really upset. 
Ditto about Sanjaya and Antonella! They are terrible, but I think Sanjaya (sp?) is a really nice kid. I don't like Antonella's attitude. She actually compared herself to Jennifer Hudson! I mean come on, who does she think she's kidding!? But, I wasn't that crazy about Leslie either -- her voice, not her personality.
Was it just me or did Kelly Pickler looks, well, not really like herself! I haven't seen her since last season, so I was shocked to see her with the hair. And, the outfit -- well, it left a little to be desired and not too much to the imagination! But, I thought she sang well.
Sarah
I totally agree with you guys, the two of them need to go home! As usual though looks prevail over actual talent! I can't really complain too much cuz I didn't vote, I usually try to but i hate waiting. Did you guys vote? I also couldn't believe that Antonella compared herself to Jennifer Hudson, but at least Simon set her straight, did you see her face when he did? Nice!
Kelly Pickler bought more then a pair of shoes, if you know what I mean, I didn't like her hair, it made her look too old.
I loved it when Ryan asked her if she has bought any thing new...she said "shoes" ...HE MEANT HER BOOBS!!!! Yes, her hair made her look older. She is a cutie, but so naive!!
I could NOT believe that Antonella didn't go home!!! What's up with that??? I thought it was touching that Alaina was crying so much that she couldn't sing. That was sweet when all the girls came out and tried to sing with her!! Alaina is really pretty and it was sad to see her go.
Like the rest of you, I can't believe that Sanjaya stayed. He was terrible with that pony tail and hat!! AJ was surprised that Ryan said that he, instead of Sanjaya, was leaving.
I was ready for Leslie to go. Next week PUH-LEEEEESE take away Antonella and Sanjaya!!!! I might have to vote this time...I usually don't vote till the last four or five, but I might have to make an exception this time!!
O.K., so who is feeling sorry for Sanjaya and voting for him!!! He is young, and it shows a lot more than Jordan. I hope he only gets one more week. Antonella is definitely living by her looks right now, but I don't think she looks that great on stage.
For the guys I still like Blake because for the most part he is seemless in his performing. Of course, Simon is right and his market would be bigger out of America, but I see him with a career after this. As for the girls, I love the top 5 (don't remember all their names), but they are going to have to make my decision on their stage performances. They can sing, but who can perform the best. I see them all with a career after this. I hope they don't split the votes for themselves and hurt each other too early. Jordan is definately in my top five, but WOW! for her age. She seems very comfortable on stage. And, Melinda, Lakisha, and Jordan are so NICE! and Humble!
I was thinking the same thing about Ms. Pickler. I told my hubby that she seemed more busty than I remember. He looked up from his laptop and said, "Oh, it's just the dress." But he did comment on her hair.
And I didn't think that AJ would go home. He was the other guy that I liked! And Antonella should have gone home.........and not because of her pictures or attitude but simply because she cannot compete with the other singers.
I wonder if the producers have the power to override the votes? Sure seems like it sometimes.
I didn't want to say anything about Kellie's new "look," but it was sure distracting! She's just a nice person though, and I it looks like she's handling things well. But, I wish she hadn't gone down the silicone or saline road -- it just makes her like a lot of others.
Antonella CANNOT SING THAT WELL! I just had to say it again. I haven't voted yet, but I will this week for sure!
SHE JUST NEEDS TO GO HOME!
Sarah
Go to Dialidol.com. They are usually pretty spot on with their predictions. It didn't surprise me that Antonella and Sanjaya (sp?) stayed because there is a whole group of people who apparently have nothing better to do two nights of their week than hit redial voting for the worst contestants (vote for the worst); that and their small fan base keeps them going. The ones who went would have gone eventually anyway, and those other two will not make it far either. I think there is such a big difference between those who can and those who can't sing well at all this year. They are either phenomenal or horrid, there is not much of an in between.
I read that Kellie supposedly has hired Dolly Parton's image consultant.
Well, the guys just didn't do it for me last night (3-6). I still like Chris Sligh....and I am not so sure about Phil Stacy anymore. DialIdol predicts that both Chris' and Blake are the top three. And I forgot who was predicted to be in the bottom three but Sundance was one of them.
I really hope the girls come out and shine tonight. My favorites continue to be Lakisha and Melinda.
Hey did anyone wathc Nashville Star?
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