Yes I concur that the "entire package" is what America basis their vote on. However if you look at the previous winners Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, and Carrie the winners who are the most succesful are the ones who can sing the best. Kelly and Carrie. Ruben appealed to more people as having the "entire package" but Clay who was runner-up has been more succesful than him in the "real" world.

Just got through watching tonight's show. Wanted to give my opinion in order of my preference.

1. Chris: I think Chris is way ahead of the pack. I don't think he's had a bad night yet. He really owned his Stevie Wonder song.

2. Taylor Hicks: week after week this guy is extremely creative and has a unique voice.

3. Katherine McPhee was pretty good. I was impressed. Simon even said whe reminded him of Kelly Clarkson, which I'd say was pretty right on.

4. Lisa Tucker: This lady just has natural talent. That's really all I can say.

5. Mandisa: Not her greatest performance, but she can still sing. She really wails.

6. Paris: I'm not a big fan of Paris because I think she's immature the way she acts, but I will admit she has a great voice. This might have been one of her best performances. She was outstanding.

7. Elliot Yamin: Great voice. Again, Stevie Wonder is challenging. He was still good, and has a great voice, but this wasn't his best night.

8. Kevin Covais: my personal favorite. I think he did better tonight than in previous nights. It's obvious Simon doesn't like him. His relationship with Simon reminds me a lot of Scott Savol from last season. Anyhow, I thinkfor 16 years old, Kevin has a great tenor voice, but I don't think he's near the top. He's still interesting to watch.

9. Ace: Not one of his best nights. Reminds me too much of Constatine. Good voice overall, but didn't adapt well to Stevie Wonder.

10. Melissa McGhee: I just don't really care for her. I don't think she sings all that well. MY wife and I call her smokie voice.

11. Bucky Covington: His poor voice quality really showed tonight. He's a rocker and country singer. He wasn't able to adapt.

12. Kelli Pickler: I'd have to say the worst tonight was Kelli Pickler. Her voice was very monotone and quite boring. Even Simon said that. She showed no creativity. And I must say, she acted extremely dumb during her interview at the end.

Feel free to give your preferences.

My prediction for the winner of American Idol this year is Chris.

I wouldn't be surprised if Chris and Taylor are the final two.

I think it's hilarious how much attention this show gets in the media. I am so sick of "reality TV" I could scream. Cheap production costs, train the camera on the "real world" and they've got a TV program! Maybe I'm just too old to appreciate some of the tripe they call "music" on American Idol. But, whatever trips your trigger. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. But I personally, just don't get it.

In this thread, we discuss who we like on American Idol and why.

Sorry. I thought I was on-topic by saying I don't like any of them - and why.

I think I am pretty much in line with your list Patrick, although I would put Melissa in between Mandisa and Paris and put Kevin on the bottom of the list. Chris and Taylor were really good tonight.

Sorry. I thought I was on-topic by saying I don't like any of them - and why.

Oh, not a problem. I was just trying to sway people into talking about the contestants after tonight's performance.

I respect your opinions about reality shows. For the most part, I agree with you 100%. I miss the high cost dramas that used to rule television.

I think it will come down to Chris and Mandisa. Chris is by far the best.

My votes went to Kellie Pickler; Yeah, she might have had a bad night, but which of the candidates has not had some bad time at one time or another. And Ole Simon would jump the Pope if he had the chance, so that is not much of a gauge.

I guess we have both ends of the spectrum represented here.

I don't believe either Chris or Taylor have had a bad night so far. They're pure stars.

Kellie wouldn't even know where her head was if it wasn't attached.
Still she will be safe.

I think it will come down to Chris and Mandisa. Chris is by far the best.

I agree. Both of them are really good. If I were putting money on it right now, I'd probably say Chris will be the next American Idol.

Katherine is a fine babe. And she can sing, inlike th elady that got pickled last night.

The tarantula eye lash problem was pretty funny.

Why,oh, why is this Kevin kid continuing on? He is unbelievably young, not very good and kinda funny looking. That's not a slam (i'm kinda funny looking too :) ), but I just don't get it....He's just not a superstar--a chess club president, maybe, but...how does he keep moving on?!?!?!

My picks are Chris and Paris, for the record.

Why,oh, why is this Kevin kid continuing on? He is unbelievably young, not very good and kinda funny looking. That's not a slam (i'm kinda funny looking too :) ), but I just don't get it....He's just not a superstar--a chess club president, maybe, but...how does he keep moving on?!?!?!

My picks are Chris and Paris, for the record.

Kevin isn't the best, but he hasn't been the worst. I think he's okay wth Josh Groban songs. But, agree he's no American Idol. I still think Chris will win the whole thing.

I'm voting for Katherine McFever.

OMG! Mandisa was AMAZING tonite! WHOOO! Go Mandisa!!!

Heck, even Simon told her the performance was sexy!

Chris rocked - even with a song like Walk the Line... he brought it (as Randy would say) .. I love his voice! He reminds me of Vin Deisel (sp?) He can sing like my favorite 80's bands idols .. I know he is going to win..

I think Lisa Tucker is going downhill. And I'd say Bucky is going this week.

I would agree, Patrick. Bucky sucks...I can't believe he's still on there! And Lisa wasn't impressive, either.

I thought the first half of the show was amazing (with the exception of Bucky - what kind of a name is "Bucky" anyway?), and the second half of the show was simply "mediocre".

Lisa has really disappointed me. I really expected a lot from her in the beginning.

Kevin reminds me a lot of Scott Savol from last year. He's not the best singer out there by any means, and won't win, but seems like he has a lot of confidence and is having a good time.

Kelli Pickler is still looking for her brain.

Mandisa is always good! She can wail. I don't like Paris' immaturity, but I think she did well tonight as well.

I have to tape the show and by the time I see it the voting time is over which is no fun. But it's still fun to watch. I'd have somebody call me with the numbers but they might get miffed at me if I spent my time calling instead of working! Anyhoo~~
I think Chris, Katherine and "Man-Diva" are my favorites.
I kinda liked Ace in a Constantine sort of way at first but now it seems like the seductive look at the camera is almost as important as the singing....although he did do better this week IMO Hope he's not in the bottom 3 again.
Emmitt, is it? and Taylor are always good too, intersting in a way, not sure what your gonna get with them.
Bucky and Kevin are hard for me to watch for some reason.
I think Lisa is cute and is enjoying being there but I'm thinking this might be her last night.
Not a Paris fan, she can sing that's for sure, just not real crazy about her.
Kellie just makes my head hurt trying to help her think.
I'm thinking Bucky and Lisa are the ones leaving tonight.

Chris, Katherine, Mandisa, & Taylor. LOVE THEM. Paris was great last nite, but she's just SOOOOO young.

I have a tough time watching Elliott...his mouth seems to be full of really crooked teeth. But he sings really well!

Has anyone noticed that when Kellie "dances", she always has her legs spread REALLY wide? Kinda makes me wonder... I hope she's not really that dumb, but I don't think I can give her the benefit of the doubt anymore.

And Kevin...geez...the lisp and Chicken Little look are just too much for me to stomach anymore. I need to start turning off the TV after my faves are done. :D

Yes she does spread her legs every time she dances. My sister and I both have noticed that.

I just keep thinking that any minute, all the other kids are going to yank Kevin off the stage and stick him in the gym lockers....doesn't he look like "that kid???" He does bear an amazing resemblance to Chicken Little, huh?

I just keep thinking that any minute, all the other kids are going to yank Kevin off the stage and stick him in the gym lockers....doesn't he look like "that kid???" He does bear an amazing resemblance to Chicken Little, huh?

The should give him a "swirley" and a wedgie and then throw him in the locker. :D Awww...that's mean!

But surprisingly funny!:tweeted:

YAY! Kevin (aka Chicken Little) is HISTORY! Now let's boot Bucky and get a real competition going!

I'm so glad that Chicken Little is history - I can't believe it SweetDaisy... I feel the same way about Elliot! I like his voice but God - get him a retainer! LOL

I still love Chris.. I'm loyal to the end

I have a tough time watching Elliott...his mouth seems to be full of really crooked teeth. But he sings really well!


That's my thoughts on him too I like his voice and the showmanship but he does need to spend some time at the dentist. Same for Bucky and a diction coach wouldn't hurt him any! IMO But I guess that's what makes him Bucky. I hope Lisa can really bring it next week cause I like her spunk and spirit.

How'd you like their commercial tonight? I thought it was fun. And you know Kevin had a great time with it all. I agree with Simon when he said he takes it all, the good comments and the bad, like a man. I think he has a lot of confidence for such a young chicken little....

Wonder if they'll have an opening number where they all play their insturments like they did last year. Don't you know Chris and Taylor have some fun jam sessions with the guitar and the harmonica?!

Nice to see Chris moving on....your next American Idol.

Okay, the top 10 are: Ace, Bucky, Chris, Elliot, Katherine, Kellie, Lisa, Mandisa, Paris, Taylor. Who is your favorite?

My favorites are;
Chris, Mandisa and Katherine

My prediction on the order the contestants will end up at is;

1) Chris 2) Kellie 3) Mandisa 4) Katherine 5) Paris 6) Taylor 7) Ace 8) Lisa 9) Elliot 10) Bucky

My favorites are Chris and Katherine McPhee.

I'd rank them in this order though if I were guessing how it will end up:

1. Chris 2. Mandisa 3. Katherine 4. Taylor 5. Paris 6. Kellie 7. Elliot 8. Ace 9. Lisa 10. Bucky

My favorites are Chris and Katherine McPhee.

I'd rank them in this order though if I were guessing how it will end up:

1. Chris 2. Mandisa 3. Katherine 4. Taylor 5. Paris 6. Kellie 7. Elliot 8. Ace 9. Lisa 10. Bucky
I finally got to watch it tonight, and here are my thoughts.

Taylor>>>Needs to go home
Mandisa>>Did a good job
Elliott>>>So So...I wasn't very impressed.
Paris>>>Excellent....Yes, she is young, but she has talent.
Ace>>>No opinion
Kellie>>Did very well. She was wearing a very revealing blouse. Much movement and her boobies would have escaped.
Chris>>>I liked the way he sang tonight.
Katharine>>>It sounded like she was trying to reach for notes.
Bucky>>>>He should have already been gone.

My favorite......PARIS :congrats:

I hate to disagree because I think Paris is an excellent singer, but I think she did absolutely horrible on that country song. Just my opinion though.

Taylor has been in a slump lately. Not sure what his problem was.

Katharine has had problems the last couple of weeks, although now she's trying the sexy look.

Bucky was right in his comfort zone. I don't think he's a good singer, but he does well with country music.

Mandisa obviously wasn't in her comfort zone. But she's still a good singer.

Chris is always good and will be your next American Idol.

Kellie- Like Bucky, was in her comfort zone.

Ace: Ahhh...he wasn't bad. But, not one of the top either.

Elliott....I thought Elliott did a fine job, but I'm probably biased for him like Keith is, since he's my favorite at the moment. I just think he's an incredibly humble guy...I know though...it's a singing competition.


Bottom 3 this week......Katharine, Ace, and ?????

Here are the current results from dialidol.com

1 Taylor Hicks 37.571 1.723 -
2 Katharine McPhee 28.771 1.84 -
3 Kellie Pickler 28.336 1.846 -
4 Chris Daughtry 27.107 1.862 -
5 Ace Young 23.879 1.902 -
6 Bucky Covington 23.229 1.911 -
7 Paris Bennett 19.171 1.96 -
8 Elliott Yamin 14.286 2.019 -
9 Mandisa 13.264 2.031 -

Looks like dialidol.com got it right.

Sad to see Mandisa go. I thought she sung way better than Bucky, and some of the others. But, this is no longer a singing competition.

At the risk of getting fussed at, I just want to say that I was surprised by how well most of the contestants did tonite. I wasn't expecting much from "Queen night", but it was pretty good overall.

Hope I didn't offend anyone.

Taylor kicked butt again tonight. Far better than any of the others IMHO.

I'm with you sweetdaisy....kinda wondered what we'd end up with tonight but I did like them all, well except for Taylor...sorry MadMonk. (and apparently the rest of the voting folks)
I was off work early this evening and was able to call all night long....very strange to rarely very rarely get a busy signal no matter who I called about.
here's the listings from the dialidol.com that Patrick told us about last week. It proved to be correct for Mandisa last week~~
1 Taylor Hicks 51.677
2 Kellie Pickler 47.083
3 Paris Bennett 45.135
4 Elliott Yamin 41.198
5 Chris Daughtry 38.729
6 Katharine McPhee 38.094
7 Bucky Covington 27.813
8 Ace Young 27.74

That list pretty much sums things up for me. The only exceptions are that I'd swap the places for Paris and Elliot and have Bucky leave instead of Ace. I think Ace just chose a bad of song and wasn't able to pull it off.

I still like Chris but I wish he would mix it up a bit... I missed last .. what did he sing?

A title song from one of their albums...I think it was Innuendo....really obscure (as obscure as a title song can be :)), never played live....

At the risk of getting fussed at, I just want to say that I was surprised by how well most of the contestants did tonite. I wasn't expecting much from "Queen night", but it was pretty good overall.

Hope I didn't offend anyone.

sweetdaisy, you're welcome to say anything you'd like on this site.

By the way, dialidol hasn't been too accurate in the past, but it's still fun to watch.

Here is the upddate after voting closed across all coasts:

1 Taylor Hicks 31.381.634
2 Kellie Pickler 27.9121.675
3 Paris Bennett 26.2981.694
4 Elliott Yamin 24.4041.715
5 Katharine McPhee 22.551.736
6 Chris Daughtry 22.4041.738
7 Bucky Covington 16.5851.802
8 Ace Young 16.311.805

It will be either Ace or Bucky. Looks like the results are too close to call.

Bucky's gone.

I'm really not surprised. Bucky had no verbrato at all.

I'm glad Bucky is gone. I was surprised that Elliot was in the bottom three though.

I think this Okiman dude needs to try out for Idol.

Chris was awesome tonight - Finally he departs from his 80' s tunes!! It was great

What a Wonderful World - very beautifully done imo...

I love you Chris!!! Hope you win!!

Chris was awesome tonight - Finally he departs from his 80' s tunes!! It was great

What a Wonderful World - very beautifully done imo...

I love you Chris!!! Hope you win!!
Even Simon liked Chris tonight. I have to admit, Chris did do a good job. Paris did very well also......and Simon said she did "terrific."

Nearly everyone did very well tonight. Kelly blew it, but I think she has too much of a fan base now to be dropped. Maybe Elliot will go? Its a tough call this week. I guess we'll have to see where dialidol.com stands.

I thought Katherine was superb tonight. Simon even said she made the rest of the field look amateur.

Here are the latest results from DialIdol: Looks like they say Ace is going home.

DialIdol
Rank Idol Score Margin Of Error
1-2 Taylor Hicks 53.899 1.761-
1-2 Elliott Yamin 51.626 1.803-
3-4 Kellie Pickler 48.667 1.858-
3-4 Katharine McPhee 46.929 1.889-
5-6 Chris Daughtry 45.535 1.914-
5-6 Paris Bennett 42.525 1.966-
7 Ace Young 35.162 2.088-

My guess is that Ace, Elliott, and Paris will be in the bottom 3.

Doing the "Happy Dance" that Ace is gone! But astonished that Paris and Chris were in the bottom 3!!!

How on EARTH is Kellie staying in there? After "butchering it" (her own words!)???

Doing the "Happy Dance" that Ace is gone! But astonished that Paris and Chris were in the bottom 3!!!

How on EARTH is Kellie staying in there? After "butchering it" (her own words!)???

What, what....that's mean and crude that you'd say anything negative about Kellie.
Ha Ha! Just kidding. Just playing with you sweetdaisy. :) :) :)


I completely agree with your post.

Oh no... maybe Chris needs to go back to the 80s! Boo, hoo... I thought he was good... I was shocked that he was in the bottom.. I think everyone was.. Ace is cute, he will succeed in the future I think.