I'm fully satisfied with this year's top 2. I like both David's and though I feel like Archie would benefit more from the Idol title, I don't mind if Cookie won either. Unlike last year, I don't hate either contestant the way I loathed Jordin.

So really, the finale is just going to be something exciting that I can't wait to see. I don't know how the coronation song will go, but I hope their encore and their new song will be fabulous. What do you want them to sing? ( Answer the poll )

This is it. Next week today, we will have a new American Idol (for the seventh time). And I can't believe how far along this show has gone. A lot of people say it's jumped the shark and TPTB are getting sloppy with the way they show their bias. In the end, it's still a TV show and I'm still getting entertained (somewhat), so I guess it's doing my job. Maybe though, they can be more honest about the voting process, because something tells me that they don't actually listen to the votes. Maybe it's just me. ( Say goodbye to... )

Syesha Mercado - Eliminated May 15, 2008
Yes Syesha's got talent. There's no doubt about it. I guess what's lacking with her is just that star quality. She's the unfortunate victim of the Idol conspiracy because the producers have been rooting for a David-David finale since the beginning. Because if you were to ask me if Syesha deserves to be in the finale, then she surely does. I guess the support of the Fanesha 300 just wasn't enough. Still, I will always remember her stellar performances of "If I Were Your Woman," "One Rock and Roll Too Many," and even "I Will Always Love You." She is this year's Melinda Doolittle in a sense that she consistently performed but just wasn't the favored one. I'm sure she'll do good with whatever she decides to come out with. Bye Bye Syesha.

And then there were three. In fairness, it's been three seasons straight where my favorites have made it to the top. That must mean I have pretty good judgment of who TPTB like.

Tonight, we get three songs each. I'm hoping for all killer and no filler because at this point, with one week left, there ought to be something to make me drop dead with amazement.

( Onto Patty's Supposedly Objective Commentary )

My Final Two
1. David C
2. David A

Obviously, I'm rooting for an all-David finale. But with conspiracy theories like, anyone Paula recommends a song to gets the boot: Archie. Then there's the first performer in the Top 3 gets the boot: Still Archie. This makes Pamy very very scared. But really, I highly doubt it's Archie's time to go. Still, I wouldn't bet my life on it.

( Take the Poll )

DialIdol says Cookie is on top followed by Archie (though by a huge margin) and Syesha is waaaaaay behind. I don't know how accurate this has been, but I wouldn't be surprised if they set it up this way. Still, it's all up in the air until tomorrow. In fact, they were all on equal footing for me tonight. They all averaged the same. I really don't know anymore.

Despite how dismal some performances were last night, I still wasn't solid on who I thought would actually get the boot. Idol is known for shocker eliminations so no one is really ever safe. Still, some deserved to go more than others and yet somehow I'm still holding out for an all boy top 3. ( Say goodbye to... )
Jason Castro - Eliminated May 8, 2008
I really like Jason Castro. In fact, despite his performance last night, I still secretly wished that Syesha would get the boot just so he could make it to the top 3. Alas, I guess the VFTW peeps don't have as much clout anymore. I will forever enjoy his rendition of "I Just Want To Be Your Everything," "Hallelujah" and "Day Dream." And that was only his top 24. His top 12 had really great performances too with "Fragile," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and "I Don't Wanna Cry." Though the past few weeks he hasn't been on his best, I guess I'll remember him for the good times. So long Jason.

Pamy and I checked out the list last week and due to the sheer amount, I hope the contestants don't go the usual route. After all, there are 500 plus songs to choose from. And Rock and Roll is a pretty wide genre so thsi should be an interesting night.
( Onto Patty's Supposedly Objective Commentary )

My Bottom Two
3. David C
4. Jason

So I wish people would have not gone their usual route. There were 500 songs folks! Why stick to the predictable?! AND FOR THE RECORD, the only reason David C is in the "bottom 2" is because he got a 2.5 compared to Syesha's 2. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I know, because I love David C!!! I don't know who should go anymore. I know it's SHOULDN'T be someone named David though!!!

( Take the Poll )

DialIdol says that David Cook is on top while Jason Castro is predicted to be eliminated. At this point, I can't tell anymore. I'm just excited for tomorrow's kick out. How quickly will 10am come around?!?