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I don't think I would go so far as to say "I'm pissed" or "this really fucking sux" (it is just America Idol after all), but David was certainly a surprise. That said, I looked at David's performance right after the show and was able to confirm that it did in fact suck ass. Very very off pitch until he was able to put some power behind it...oh well, I bet he'll comeback as a wild card (assuming they have include that inthe format this year).

Re Joe: Look he didn't have a chance from the beginning. He was definitely not going to make the top 6 guys. The only question was whether he was going to go this week or next week. He reminds me of an updated version of an old Vegas singer...does anyone here remember a couple from the 70s talk show circuit named Steve Lawrence (sang with Edie Gorme)? Joe is a 21st century Steve Lawrence as far as I am concerned.

You're wrong about the girls. They sucked. Did others suck more? Yes. But those that did suck more will likely go next week.

Here's the thing that made me respect Joe. After he said "Nothing", he said that he didn't receive a lot of airtime prior to the semi-finals. That is the thru-line for everyone voted off thus far (except David). Seven of the eight people voted off thus far were rarely if ever mentioned in prior shows, while that no-talant freak Makalah Gordon got a huge amount of screen time. I guarantee you that is why she is still in the competition.

My best guess for next week's eliminations...

Guys: Travis Tucker and Anthony Federov will be the next to go. However,if either one of them shine and Constantine really sucks, then Constantine will be next to go...I don't know if the horny housewives will be able to keep Constantine on the show...especially if the androgenous-loving tweenies vote for Federov in droves. So it's one of those three.

Girls: Janay Castine and Lindsey Cardinale

My best guess for the final three (so far):

Mario Vasquez, Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood