Last night was, without a doubt, Lee DeWyze’s night.  Both of his performances were just spectacular.  He proved he is in this competition to win it.  His rivals, favorite Crystal Bowersox and some guy named Casey James.  I refer to Casey that was because last night he was out of his league.  He simply should not have made it this far in the competition, so I expect him to go home tonight.  On with tonight’s show.  I suspect we’ll see more of their hometown visits and, unfortunately for us, Justin Bieber is performing.  On with the show… AFTER THE JUMP.

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We are down to the final three!  Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and Casey James.  All three IDOL finalists spent last weekend in their hometowns being praised.  Tonight, it’s time to be judged once again.  Only two will make it to next week’s big finale in the Nokia Theater.  And only one can become the next American Idol.  Tonight, each will sing two songs.  One song they will have chosen for themselves, the other is picked by the judges.  How will they do?  Let’s get on with the show!

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We’re getting to the end, finally!  Tonight one more IDOL hopeful goes home (me thinks Casey James) and then it’s the Top 3 who will travel to their hometowns for a heroes welcome.  Also coming up on tonight’s show, Daughtry featuring former IDOL hopeful, Chris Daughtry, and Fantasia.  And then some rock band named Bon Jovi.   Kidding!  Kidding!  Okay, on to the results show.  Quit reading now if you don’t want to know what happened!

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Before we get to tonight’s show, here’s your chance to tell IDOL producers what you think.  They want your opinion of the show.  Seriously, they do.  They have hired a company to conduct  a survey of IDOL viewers.  It’s very detailed and covers everything from the judges to mentors to themes, contestants and more.  This is your chance to make your voice heard so take the survey HERE.

Now back to the show.  There are just four finalists left and tonight’s theme is songs from the movies with mentor and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx.  Jamie should be a good mentor.  I don’t see him pulling any punches so let’s see if  he lives up to that.  And now…the show.

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It’s another results night and tonight, once again, someone goes homes.  I think it’s Casey James after his horrible performance last night, but I am never right.  Although, tonight I might be.  In any case, this week’s mentor and music arranger, Harry Connick, Jr., will perform tonight as will chart topper Lady Gaga.  I can only imagine what her performance will be like.  Hopefully the boring IDOLS will get inspired.  Enough chatter, on with the show.

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It’s another night of American Idol and we are down to the TOP 5.  This week’s mentor is my fellow New Orleanian, Harry Connick, Jr. and the theme is “Songs from Frank Sinatra.”  It will be interesting to see how our Top 5 interprets “Old Blue Eyes.”  However, Connick, Jr. is going a step above as a mentor this week.  No only will he advise them on singing, but he will also be arranging the songs and performing as part of the band!  A nice touch from the gifted musician.

I sincerely hope our IDOLS start bringing a little spark to the competition b/c with Siobhan gone, the show is desperately lacking sizzle.  {Sigh}  In any case, on with the show, shall we?

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