AMERICAN IDOL....Season 11

YIPPEE YIPPRR YIPPEE  PP - so good.

I was worried until I saw how mahy BC.org women were behind him.  I consider all of us an excellent judgeof character  I predict PP will win it all! wait...... I don't want to jinx it........

I agree!  I expected him to be gone a few weeks back...... I was worried like a mother to a child

Caught most of the show....missed the end when I went upstairs....but heard your screams!
Sheila, was that "lalalalalalala......"  to the tune of "hey-ey-ey....g'bye"  or to "nanny-nanny-boo-boo"?
The "promote Joshua" judges committee must have been in shock...
About the kidney stones....I'm glad it hasn't come up....it didn't help Bowersox much when she spent some time in the hospital during Idol. 
You never know....I never expected to see Kris Allen or Lee DeWyse as Idols. 
I think this is more like the battle of the Davids... the 16 year old wonder vs. the talented and humble guy (David Cook) who just did his thing every week and didn't really need the win....
It should be interesting  --  either way, they will get recording contracts....Joshua is probably signing one right now.  He does have unbounded energy and is always the entertainer.
Meanwhile.....
Go PHIL we LOVE you! 

I may not even be near a computer next week when Idol is on....but will try to convince my family that we need a TV break during vacation.
Sunday in the western US - solar eclipse before sunset.  Not visible in the east.

The fans have the final say.   Tony Bennett could never understand why he didn't reach superstar status like Frank Sinatra.

to me, Joshua's appeal is very limited, just like Clay Aiken - but this is about the style of music that I like. Joshua's over the top screaming and his attitude annoys me but do I think he's the best singer - YES. still, I wouldn't pay to see him. And its funny because Aretha can do it, Janis did it, Steven Tyler did it, and it was magic.  Joshua does it and I turn down the volume. 

love everything about Phillip. He's humble, grounded, talented.  What you hear is who he is. When he sang that second song last night, I felt like he already surpassed american idol and was a first rate rockstar/musician. Funny, I don't think he's as cute as everyone says by looks alone. It's his personality that shines through. 

Jennifer Hudson didn't win? WOW... now THAT is a voice! Jessica can not even come close toe Jennifer's voice.  Did Jennifer sound as good then as she did now, or did she develop after not winning? This is the first season I've watched consistently.

I tried to like Adam, because he mentioned his whole Burning Man experience (which only made Burning Man look bad in the eyes of average americans - which is good, it keeps them away). I do think he too is true to himself.

NOT winning AI may not be the excruciating disappointment it appears to be. 

With no disrespect to PP, only a few of the AI "winners" have gone on to real fame and fortune. Many who DIDN'T win - think Jennifer Hudson - have done much better.

Sadly, many of the "winners" have gone on to have completely forgettable careers.

Here's a tidbit from Wikipedia -

The winner receives a record deal with a major label, which may be for up to six albums and secures a management contract with American Idol-affiliated 19 Management (which has the first option to sign all contestants), as well as various lucrative contracts. All winners prior to Season 9 reportedly earned at least $1 million in their first year as winner.All the runners-up of the first ten seasons, as well as some of other finalists, have also received record deals with major labels. All top ten (eleven in season ten) finalists earn the privilege of going on a tour where the participants may each earn a six-figure sum.

I really think tptb want jessica and thought Joshua could win against her. Thus PP in the final two where his adorable quiriness may not garner enough votes.   So that is my conspiracy theory.

I voted by telephone for the first time this season. I voted PP al the way.  I really don't think Jessica should win.

Others are right when they point to Jennifer Hudson whose only fault was a few too many pounds. Being overweight (edited to add..female) on this show is the death knell no matter how good they are. But she is laughing all the way to the bank now and getting paid to lose weight to boot!  Usually guys seem to win, right? Coming in first isn't so hot when people cannot even rememer your name. Who won over Clay Ackin? (sp) 

Laters Ginger