Did you vote, bunnyfire?

No, sadly, because the night before my husband had dibs on the TV-he was (switch to shout mode) WATCHING THE GILMORE GIRLS FINAL EPISODE.

yES, THE GILMORE GIRLS. (/shout)



I had voted in earlier shows, but even if I'd voted that night, I cannot keep up with four-hour-straight-textvoting-teenbots.

Haaaaahahaha.

Yea, unfortunately, for American Idol, those who vote run the show. I don't understand why anyone would watch and not vote (like, not vote ever), unless they don't have a good phone plan.

Melinda is the best. I predict that she will have the most successful post-Idol career than any other from this season. I have never bought an album recorded by an Idol contestant, but will be doing so when she releases her first.

Melinda seems great, and will do well. For whatever reason, despite her great talent, I'm not sure I'm a huge fan -- there is not that je-ne-sais-quoi something (texture?) in her voice and I do not feel grabbed by her performances.

I still like Blake -- I think he has great style and pop appeal. I loved his rendition of Time of the Season. I thought it was brilliant.

Jordin -- I know it's not her fault but she really irr-i-tates me.

PS I love(d) the Gilmore Girls. Fortunately I had the DVR running.

Oh, I will be voting for Blake, big time. BIG time. If it wasn't for Melinda he'd have been my pick, I think.

Jordan?

No. Heck no. Do Not Want.

I hate Blake more than I can say. I could quite happily kick his teeth down his lipless little face. The songs where he actually has to sing instead of doing all those stupid sound effects show the limitations of his voice, which is thin and reedy. But I can see why girls like him, although I thought Chris Richardson was waaaay hotter than Blake.

I like Jordin.

On the Idol finale show, I understand that Leona Lewis, who won the UK version of this show (called 'X Factor') will be performing. Simon believes she is the best talent he has ever found on any of the many talent shows he's done both in the UK and US. She is, I have to say, phenomenal.

I liked Melinda but found her a bit too 'Broadway' at times, which I think wouldn't endear her to the younger viewers.

But winning Idol doesn't necessarily make you a star. Where's Taylor Hicks these days? I have Elliot Yamin's album and it's wonderful, he's probably the only Idol contestant I'd pay good money to see perform live (but, oh, Elliott, what have they done to you? Those teeth are just too, too Hollywood.)

I'm sure Blake will have a post-Idol career - that is, if they decide to make 'Police Academy 27' ...

Jordin fan here. Even though she's apparently a pro-lifer.

I only started watching it this year, and only after my 3- and 5-year-old cousins quizzed me about the show. After having those conversations, I decided to familiarize myself, because talking to them on the phone is really cool.

Damn you, mudpuppie -- now I googled and was forced (forced!) to read about the religious beliefs of various Idols.

Essexjan, that's funny that you hate Blake so much. He seems not-inspirational-of-such-strong-emotion to me. At first I found him a little annoying, but now I like him. Does it help to know that he chose Imagine for "inspirational songs" night and that the religious right came down on him for the "imagine no religion" line?

Here's wiki on Jordin, and a tabloid-y story about her pro-life background.

I'm sorry, claudia_sf! Also, I'm not clicking on your link. I'd rather not know.

I thought Melinda should have stayed and Jordin should have gone. Jordin's a good singer but she annoys me a bit. At least Melinda will be fine - I'd be shocked if she doesn't already have offers out the wazoo.

I will be powervoting for Blake this week!

(is it wrong that I sort of want to make out with him?)