American Idol 2010 Top 4 Elimination Results

Crystal is my favorite artist of all time, but I think Casey did a better solo performance than her this week. I believe Mike and Lee will be in the bottom 2, with Mike taking the plunge in this weeks competition.

if you wanted to get viewers attn…you would pair the bottom with one of the tops for at least a few ad breaks…so why not let casey just sit down…plz

Does anyone else think the judges are annoying this year and not really providing informed criticism or judgement? I think Kara is the only one providing accurate and constructive musical criticism. Simon looks like he’s over it and no longer wants to be there (hence his departure after this season), Ellen provides some comedic relief but adds little from a musical perspective and Randy, well how many times can you hear “it’s a bit sleepy for me”. Dude, you’re musical knowledge warrants more insightful criticism! Anyway, I felt Casey picked up his game last night and stood out from the pack; strange song from Crystal but she does have an amazing voice and I like that she’s showing her personality more, which I like; disappointed with Big Mike because he’s my favourite, but his performance just didn’t catch fire (MJ was a dynamite performer so if you’re going to take on one of his songs, either change it up or give it everything you have and then some because his songs call for it – RIP MJ). Finally Lee, all I’ll say is that I’m dumbfounded as to why he’s still around. Lee should definitely be the one leaving tonight, but hey I can’t vote so America it’s up to you!

hello casey…sorry mike..cya. not to be mean…

u must be west coast or out of the country because casey is safe……

casey’s safe? yay!

Hello Casey !! Bye, bye Mike or maybe Crystal (won’t care either one)

read my post 4….and you will see its mike…like i somewhat predicted..or suggested.

I agree with Andrew that Kara is the only judge giving the contestents and contructive feedback. The other three judges are too busy making jokes about Kara and Casey to pay enough attention to why they are there. My predictions are Mike and Casey as bottom 2 with Mike eliminated

The gods from heaven are favoring the sweet mortal crooner from Texas!!! Cheering for you always, Casey….

I’ve been waiting for weeks for this to happen. Looks like Mike will be going home. The saved never should have been used. Hopefully they will not have it next year.

skotie…plz not….crystal has to beat mike….i am glad casey is thru…i predicted weeks ago that crystal, lee and casey would be the final three…and i think lee will win…but all three are great.

yeah finally……bye bye bye mike

crystal bowersox got voted out!!! what happened?

oops…. its big mike!

it shouldve been crystalmeth lol

The best went home last week. Poor Aaron Kelly :’( I wish he was still here! Does anyone know if hes gonna make an album? I hope he does

Well all you racist Mike haters have gotten your wish…Mike is gone. He was truly the only one left that had consistent vocals week after week. Just because he didn’t fit into what all you haters see as an American Idol, you mocked him. Now all you have left is a pretty boy who can’t sing without his little guitar, a girl who sings every song like Janis Joplin and a guy who can’t put together back to back strong performances. I would rather have Siobhan back then those three. Be proud of yourself America…you got it wrong again.

yeah melissa pull out the old race card…go for it..can’t argue facts so just be a bigot.

Hooray….The fatty is send home….Next will have to be cystal as she is so boring and let the show down be Casey and Lee. He answering back and thinkink she will win the competition is a oversold by the judges. Her singing is so common.

yes they got it right – why was crystal in the bottom 2 i wonder? michael lynche should have been gone a long time ago as it was originally a split decision from the judges to save him and then they changed their minds.

melissa you said it was because he was black people did not vote for him…thats playing the race card…i don’t care if you are snow white…you are a bigot.

can’t blame me. she looks like one lol.

Melissa, the color of Mikes skin has nothing to do with it. He came across at times as being arrogant and didn’t really do a big variety of songs, it was always the same.

mike’s vocals are superior to crystal’s. that’s what i think. crystalmeth should have been the 1 sent home.

Casey should of went weeks ago.Yes Aaron should still be there he is by far better then casey.

Melissa, I liked Tim Urban and he was bashed as much as any of them. Casey has been bashed too. Actually I don’t think any of them have been immune from bashing. The racist card has got to stop. I knew someone would bring that out as soon as Big Mike got eliminated. I don’t think Big Mike won because he looked older and was married with a child. That’s hard for young girls to idolize and I think that’s where the majority of votes are coming from, young girls. They want someone they can dream of dating and Big Mike is taken. I was a teenager once and I didn’t idolize married men. Just the young single ones.

Mike did good… Cyrstal & Lee in the finale. Casey is toast next week.

Melissa saying fatty does not mean racist…though a bit rude..mike is arrogant…i think the fact that jamie foxx did not give him an artist shirt because mike would not work with him is telling…mike in my opinion is an ok singer but is in love with himself…he is very strong…but overweight but challenged simon to an abs contest..come on..he is too fat to win an ab contest…he is full of himself and that is what people feel…no one called reuben studdard a fatty because he is a real man…mike is a man full of himself and insecurity and most of us get it. fake as a three dollar bill…jamie foxx got it too.

i love casey, my idol. go casey

Casey is only there beause the voting public like his looks, nothing else. I am liking him less and less each week. He should not have been in the top 5 or even the top 4, let alone the top 3. But then again, last year, the better performer came second and his career is skyrocketing…not the winner…the top 2 should be Crystal and Lee. NOT Casey! Wouldn’t buy his album if you paid me!

My guess is Casey will come out…after he get’s bumped next week.

crystal as amidol? yikes!!! lol

Casey will make more money than any other artist this season…he has a lot going for him…and looks is certainly there…but all three of the finalists are good looking…but casey will do just fine.

@Melissa – I too never said anything about Mike, so don’t say ALL you. We have our own opinion and favorite and mine is Lee. If I’m not mistaken, you just put him down for not being able to pull off back to back performances. I think HE and Crystal did an awesome duet together. And Siobhan is gone….sooo get over it already.

what’s so great about her voice? she’s just another pub singer. you can go to any pub, and you’ll find somebody who sings just like her. i’ll gladly give the AI judges a tour if they like. lol.

It was time for Mike to go.

@Faustino – Crystal fighting all the way..are you kidding me ? How many times has she mentioned she was quiting….atleast 2 for sure. Maybe even more…And Lee is just shy I think, so that makes him look nervous. By the way, he is singing in front of thousands of people.

no matter what crystalmeth sings, it all sounds the same!

America got it right. Michael is very talented. However, I picked Crystal, Casey and Lee for the top 3 from the beginning!

I knew it!!Mike has to go..he;s good but not good enough..Casey will be next…Lee and Crystal should battle it out last!

oH Mikey, don’t let this elimination put you down, you know you are good and my suggestion for your career (hopefully works out for you)is go to Las Vegas and sing your concerto maybe ask that songbird Celine Dion to “adopt” you sing the Pavarotti songs. You are a star. Do it for your kid & very supportive wife, ur #1fan.

Glad Casey is in Top 3 and cannot wait to see him go to his hometown. Excited to know more about him (no,not competing with Kara. Kara, you “saved” him).

Lee will be save. Now the fight is between Crystal and Casey. Anyway it doesn’t matter now. When you are in Top 3 you are already the winner. Casey can have his band singer career whether he is #2/#3. Same with Crystal – she could go make a record and with her harikrisnan personality she go places like roadshows with her guitar and margic carpet (a compliment).

Lee – your american idol! I see he has this ROD STEWARD type of voice – husky sexy acoustic. Check it out! Lee – choose Rod Steward songs.Love Rod Steward!#1Fan.

wow, if Casey had sung ‘Have you ever loved a woman’ as his solo performance, i tell you,he would have bowled everyone over! The duet was very good, but imagine if this hunk sung such a romantic song on his own….im going all gaga lol….let me tell you, HE WILL BE THE AMERICAN IDOL 2010! Fantastic man.

So glad that Michael finally got the boot. AGAIN

i agree with # 79…. i love Michael

Angela…yes we agree.:)

At last….America voted right ))
Mike gone, Casey if he comes up with a good performance like ‘Dont’ or ‘Jealous Guy ‘ might surprise Lee and Crystal..

@gumgirl whats your problem with Crystal? she is the best this season.

Thanks foxyemb for letting us know about the real Mike. I think the comment I am trying to make is coming off all wrong..Firt, I am NOT playing the race card. Second, I know all the contestants have had a few choice not so nice things said about them during this contest..what I am TRYING to say is that for what ever reason, certain people but not all people have said some pretty disparaging things about Mike on here and on other blogs that did sound racist to me. I know ChiChi that the term “fatty” is not racist but rude but I will NOT write some of the worse names that Mike has been called because I think they are down right disgusting. I just made the original comment to those people who think that in today’s society it is ok to continue to promote that kind of behavior. My comment was in no way directed at everyone. I think Mike’s confidence maybe came off as arrogance but I saw a guy who was trying his best week after week.

I am desagree about left Mike Linch

Why? MICHAEL LINCH

whether Mike was black, white, or purple, he had a much better SINGING voice than Casey. He didn’t deserve to go home tonight.What does his weight, or anything else have to do with people not voting for him. Remember people you should be voting for the best SINGER. I don’t know who is voting anymore. Maybe all those preteen girls who have nothing better to do than text all night on the phones that Mommy and Daddy pay for. Go Crystal and Lee.

My comments on this year Judges:-)

1. Simon – i think he is getting bored with this job he has lost his enthusiasm so it is time to go. His comments are predictable and sometimes not accurate. This year he got back his criticism from Ryan (what goes round comes around).Anyway, i still luv u Simon, you r honest and blunt and you made AI where it is now.Well done.

So now Simon is out, they can afford $$ to bring Paula back to the show. This year the show is quite boring without Paula. She spiced up the show (no, not fighting with Simon) but she chereograph and dress up those kids. Last year was the best season of all (Paula really did it with the kids attire and dancing, love it). We want Paula back next season. She is stylish and nice to watch. Ellen of course her dressing to predictable.

Oh, Kara is damn good in her comments and she criticized with her heart and positively and she is experienced sharp music critique. We want Kara back for next year.

Oh, Randy check it out , Randy is confident in his critique. I trust his comments not bias like Simon and truthful. He, like Kara are both expert in music and vocal, so a big big contribution in head-hunting your Idol. Randy too, must come back next year.

Ellen, funny humorous but not a music expert. Sorry, i prefer Paula – she is singer, music expert, dancer, model,cheorographer, sense of humour, sincere,caring for those kids,want the best for them, BUT minus that DRINK (PLS) before showtime!

Simon – all the best to you and congratulations in advance if you are getting married this year. Loosen up.

CASEY THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL~!

Yay!!finally..I’ve been w8n 4 mike 2 go home..d judges shudnt save him last couple weeks..n I’d lyk 2 see lee and crystal 2 b d top 2!!dey made a gr8 duet last nite..and 4 casey..I like him..but not as much as I LOVE lee n crystal,,:D

They didn’t oficially announce the results but based on ten polls, I have come to a conclusion.

Top 2
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze
Bottom 2
Casey James
Michael Lynche

I totally agree with #79 and #96. I have said in this blog a number of times that the negative comments about Mike were from shallow and immature people. I will miss Mike as from the first week he was the best vocalist/performer. There is a Survivor song from their Vital Signs album back in mid 80s that suits Mike. “Give the glory to the man who’s not afraid to come on strong, if there’s magic in the music, it’s the singer not the song. If it’s coming from the heart, all the people sing along, it’s the man behind the music, it’s the singer not the song”. Best wishes to a great talented singer, Big Mike!

What are they singing next week?

my opinion – lee has a face of a drama queen. his voice is so common and we have alot of them.

crystal – her voice is so wet.

casey – talented, good looking, well make alot concert bookings, will sell albums, and yeah the nest AI! GO CASEY!

Casey is just the BEST!!! Mike’s time is up, sorry dude!!!

My Opinion-I think Casey has been great these last few weeks (excluding top 5 performances of Frank Sinatra). His vulnerable side is amazing.

For Lee, you have to ask yourself whether you really want the #1 AI. You have to show us more, your emotion and your enthusiasm in really wanting this #1AI and not be contended with whatever, then we will believe you really want it and not afraid or worry to take the post of #1. Kris Allen did it, so can you. Show us your enthusiasm.

Crystal- do not be over confident and becomes complacent with your songs. You have to be competitive now with the 2 guys picking up steam. You have a pre-concieved attitude that you will be #1 so you become complacent & slack.Simon has “oversold” you and that becomes a hindrance for you.The other 2 guys are not battling out and showing their sting. The two guys are now ahead of you as far as vocal, range and talent are concern.Beef up girl show us all you have.

I’m from the Philippines and i read this blog to get updates re: American Idol.

I’m glad Big Mike was chosen to leave the stage. Technically speaking, he really has a good voice and he is a performer. His performances were consistent. However, some people does not like him. I don’t like him as well but I like his voice. Probably its his attitude…and his tendency to over-react or over act sometimes. It is best that he leave the competition. He needs to spend more time with his wife and new born child. And despite being booted out, I believe he will still have an album soon.

I personally like Lee but he really needs to step-out of his shyness. I hope he wins the competition.

I agree Michael Lynche was overdue to go…but so is Casey. Both Michael and Casey should have been bottom 2. Casey belongs in the local pub strumming his guitar, he’s not a great singer or performer…he can barely hold a note more than 2 seconds.

When Daughtry perform live with his band…the only contestant I can link to that kind of stage performance is CASEY. Casey band will be the next sensation.

crystal coughed/nearly choked at the end of her song because she was trying hard to belt out like shiobhan, hahah

America, please vote for me (not american)-

Please Vote:

Lee #1 & Casey #2.

Crystal, i luv you but to me, your singing is a bit superficial and a bit messy. Its more of gospel-like & sometime country or good in group singing and not solo artist.

Not critical but constructive.

Casey, you are the dark horse like Kris Allen last season.

This year, only shibon has the fighting competitive spirit like Adam Glambert. The rest are so so spirit not enthusiastic or the killing spirit (all out to kill) like Adam. This year all the contestant are quite shy and humble and reserved, with the exception of Shibon, Big M and one more forgot name (the Cyley Myrus look-alike 17 yr old).

Last year ‘s TOP 5 was the best of all. Hope next year better be good or else AI in trouble. Getting boring.

i mean casey made the duet incridible.he played the guitar very well, when mike was singing. and when he was singing mike didnt care to play the guitar well for casey. sorry but thats what it seemed to me. it seems all the praise was on mike because he lead the vocals on that presentation.

sheeps are cute and who doesnt love sheeps? maybe caseys voters love sheeps too like i do

But i thought Casey sung fantastic in the duet. Randy thought so. He commented on Casey’s rendition and his guitar-playing as good. Thats how CASEY JAMES had the most votes of the night (going by the fact that he was the first to be told he was safe, that is). And i actually think he sang much better than Mike. And Im not being biased when i said that. He was really good…wish i was that woman he ever loved….lol

i really hope that Lee would win this year, Crystal is a good singer but somehow i’m not attracted to her, casey is cool but he is so lazy in choosing songs, it seems to me that he doesn’t even want to win

Sad to see Big Mike go but good luck to him for the future. Casey and Crystal for the final (hopefully).

mike needs to be with his kid and wife. time for him to go.

The American public have got it all wrong. Casey has to go and should have gone last week. Wake up America!!!

I think the voters got it wrong! Michael is a very good singer.

After clinching the ‘American Idol’ Title, Casey should enter for the ‘America’s Next Top Model’ (males only) competition to be organised by Tyra Banks..lol. He will sure come out tops again!

Sure you’re right Rachel! Infact I think anything Casey chose to touch would turn to gold!! I wonder what his acting talents are like? Mmmmmm…. now Casey in a movie ~ that would be delicious! Matt McConaughey, you may have a rival!! LOL ~ have to confess, these Texans are very scrummy!!!

Everyone saying Mike should have gone long ago because he was saved, well even that week he did not deserve to go the same as this week, Casey has had terrible performances so many times compared to Mike that never really had a bad performance. But as it’s been said on this forum so many times, it’s only the blacks that will vote for him, well I suppose the whites out voted the blacks.

Minnie, you don’t seem to get it. It’s a POPULARITY contest, not a singing contest. If it were a singing contest, Adam Lambert would’ve won last year. Right? Right.

People know what the contest is about before they enter it. If you want to be judged on musicianship, audition to be a voice major at Peabody Conservatory. If you enter American Idol, expect it to be what it is: a popularity contest where the contestants get to sing, and the primary “judges” are a bunch of preteen girls who like to send thousands of text message votes on their cell phones and giggle at the cute guys who perform. That’s just how it is. Are middle-aged voters going to stay up and vote all night long? No. They might send in one vote. Then, they’re done.

That being said, Mike was not the best singer in this competition, even if it were being judged purely on music (and I have extensive musical training). But, wake up. Popularity and looks are just as important as singing in a contest like this. Race has nothing to do with it, though. If Big Mike looked like Will Smith, he probably would’ve gotten more votes.

That’s right, Rachel. People (especially ladies) want the whole package. Casey certainly fits the bill.

Rinda, I don’t think people are really fighting here. Everyone’s just putting in their two cents. I think most of us are supportive of all of the contestants and wish everyone well. Most of us, even though we have our favorites, want to see everyone do their best when they perform.

@ rinda: It’s what’s known as Freedom of Speech. “I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”.

This is ridiculous! I am supporting MICHAEL LYNCHE and would like Crystal Bowersox to just stay away from the TOP 3, but the people have spoken….they don’t prefer a versatile IDOL and that is no other than MICHAEL LYNCHE! GO, GO, GO, MICHAEL…. you’re the real IDOL 9 for me. Good Luck!

But Michael has been eliminated……

As I have stated before – this is a reality “TV show”. Because of that aesthetics is playing a bigger part. It did with Tim, and now his fan base has moved to Casey. When you play their CD, what will you see?

Shut your eyes and listen to them and you will hear poor vocal performance and a lack of passion from Lee and Casey. Mike has a great voice and Crystal is in another league. I hope she doesn’t win and then we will get her album rather than one made up of Kara’s songs.

Hurrrrayyyy!!! America finally got it right & do the justic by sending fat Mike home, who actually should be sent home to play his willy weeks ago! I guess the judges was so worry that their save almost end up ruin their fav. Crystal! Hopefully it will be Crystal next…whose vocal is so so terrible, IMO! especially at the high note! It’s so unbearable!!

Wow America.. some of your comments are really mean. Pity I cannot vote.
Im glad Mike was saved (when he was)..he deserved to be in the final 4.. and I hope its not the last we hear of him.. he has great tender vocals. And to some of you .. who call him “fatty”.. do you not know the difference between FAT and MUSCLE… the man is a Trainer for goodness sake.

As for the Final three.. my absolute best.. and I dont mind.. who goes when. .because someone has to.. and these three will make it in the industry.
Just a pity that Lily was eliminated so early in the competition.. she did not deserve to go then. .but I guess not enough votes counted in her favour.

If I could have it my way and vote for a winner. .Id say.. Go Crystal. Come on America.. vote vote vote for her…

So glad to hear that Mike went out, unfortunately i will only see the show on Sunday. YOU GO CASEY XXX

oh no!!! my LCM – Lee,Crystal(either Casey),Michael group has been broken……now its going to be C2(squared)plus L group…Crystal,Casey plus Lee

Sharina!! LOVE the Casey Anthem!! I’m singing/yelling right along with you girl!!(and a gabazillion other woman around the globe) Casey fever is getting higher and higher…. together we could get him to the moon!! For thoes who don’t get to see the shows live, Google: American Idol Video Casey James and you’ll get to see all you’re missing! ENJOY

#175 Amanda: How can you call yourself such huge Rod Stewart Fan and not even be able to spell his name? It’s STEWART NOT STEWARD!!!!! And Lee Dewyze isn’t even fit to lick Rod’s boots, far less sound like him. Sorry, rant over.. I’ve been a Rod Stewart fan for 40 years, the man is a LEGEND! I hope Casey wins Idol, because the other two are boring and at least Casey plays a mean guitar.

I like the 3 finalists.

I think I’d like Casey to win, though. He is great on guitar, sings very nicely and looks matinee idol handsome.

I agree Crystalmeth go home please.(this is what I would say to her face if given the chance) I will drive you home myself as long as I don’t have to look at your or hear you.. You totally look like a poster child for 20 reasons not to use meth. When was the last time you bathed. You are smug, egotistical, smartassed, argumentative. You have a bitchy look permantantly stuck on your face that just makes me want to slap you.

What I would say to Big Mike: YOU ARE NOT SEAL

Casey: Not much to say to him

What I would say to Lee: Oh my god I LOVE you!!! You are incredible.

Before anyone jumps on me for my opinion remember that if you are intiled to yours I am entitle to mine.

FYI peeps Lee already has two independant albums out. You can buy them at amazon or at cdbaby.

Did anyone else see the pics of Tim Urban shirtless?

Agrees with #52

truth be told, judging by vocals, Casey should’ve been sent home last week… don’t get me wrong, I like Casey as much as the next, but vocally he’s nowhere near some of the other contestants and last week he was by far inferior to Aaron… and again this week, ranking them by their vocal ability, Casey should have been the one to go home yesterday… but because it’s not a singing competition anymore, but a popularity contest, hence the results… I still hope that Lee and Crystal stay for the finale, because those two are both star quality, each in their own respective way…

Did American Idol get it right? Did they ever!
Micheal Lynch was always on the brink sad to say. He was the best Idol every saw for a very long time.

I am a Casey fan, and Crystal as well.

I wasn’t sorry to see Big Mike go home last night; hopefully Casey will be next. I really doubt Crystal was in the bottom two in terms of votes. I think the American Idol producers set it up that way to build the suspense. I think it may actually help Crystal next week by causing her fans to vote for her more rather than assume she’s going to be safe. That’s what happened the week after Big Mike got voted off and was saved by the judges; the following week he wasn’t even in the bottom three.

They are all good. The problem is that some songs we like, and others we don’t. Any of them may choose a song to sing, but we may not like that particular song, whoever sings it. That is the problem. An example of this is that I am not fond of Frank Sinatra, or any other crooner for that matter. I thrive on a a bit of heat.

looking at Daughtry and Bon Jovi – i see caseys talent really fits on both two bands. those who watch concerts are not music critics and they wont know if somebody hits the note or not. they will just jump and cheer and move their heads all around. i could see this happen whenever i imagine casey james playing with his band in the future.

at this moment i dont care if casey will made it to the top 1 cause i know he will make a good career better than the rest of the top 3.

but alot will be happy if casey james will make be the AI! theyre right when they say casey has the total package. he can be a model, an actor, a concert box office wow! what a phenomenon lol.

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX REALLY SUCKS….

so what will happen if somebody sings very well but not popular? what will happen to his/her career? who will buy his album, go to his concert if nobody knows him cause his not popular? NOBODY right? american idol is both looks, popularity, and singing contest. and casey really fits to the show! who would say No? he got the looks, he is popular, he sings good, he can be a model, omg! is it hard to accept?

Lee DeWyze is as BORING as it gets! He is so cookie-cutter plain old nothing special. And his lack of confidence is really annoying. Still there just because a bunch of teenage girls thinks he’s cute.

Casey James – lucky to still be there. Again, he’s still there because he’s tall, and he’s got girlish looks that teenage girls love.

Crystal Bowersox – the only powerhouse talent left. She’s awesome, and regardless of whether or not she wins, she’s the one who has the talent and the confidence to go out on stage and really deliver!

I don’t see Casey or Lee deserving the win, so in my opinion one of them has to go next week. I’m not a big fan of Casey, but Lee is so freakin’ BORING I’m hoping that LEE goes home!

Oh, and for those of you who keep referring to “the bottom two”, do you not know what “no particular order” means???? Interesting how so many people who watch AI have such low IQs.

Casey will go next ! I wish he went last night ! Big Mike should still be there ! The only one left is Crystal. It’s so tough when it gets to this point. Mike will have his own record deal and make lots of music ~ We will miss you MIKE – GOOD LUCK !

Melissa and gumgirl… Will you please stop arguing; this is so childish. Put an end to it. I am also “white” and I sincerely believe for once that the people voted right this time. Mike’s songs were often boring and “sleepers”. As far as his weight being an issue…. not true… look back a few years ago when Ruben Studdard won and he was way bigger than Mike. The only difference is that he had the voice of an angel. As for the other contestants, my vote goes to Crystal all the way, despite what some of you think. We all have our opinions.

Yes, Casey definitely deserved to stay along with Crystal and Lee!

the best is crystal, but lee is adorasble so. crys watch your back. i’m defenitly on melissa side cause i know what she feels

YAHOO……America finally got it right..it only took about 5 weeks…..
If you were all paying attention….this show is called AMERICAN IDOL not AMERICA’S GOT TALENT!!!!!
That said some of the best singers are long gone, some never had a chance…..The judges are very influential. Someone said that KARA was the best judge, please give me a break….Saying things like “WHO ARE YOU?” is not very constructive criticism if you ask me.
Simon is the best judge, he really tells it like it is but sometimes I think his favoring some idols is the kiss of death….
GO LEE!!!!!!!!!!

simon is a best jugde i’ve ever seeee. so simon big up

I think it was the correct vote. But I think they wasted the save on Mike. I would have saved Shioban

i wish you america all the best groetjes uit SURINAME

I think the right gut went home this week. Mike should never have been saved; all his music was the SAME with the exception of (ironically) last week. All his songs bored me. Playing the Baby card was sappy too. Of the remaining three, any one of them could win and it would be okay – all are great in their own way. Crystal has had a couple of crappy performances too, and Lee’s last one was not his best. However, Lee has consisantly improved. Casey does some great, some not so great. Just like any ‘real’ musician. I love many of the artists out there but certainly rarely the whole album – some music justs sucks.

….got it right…However, there’s a question as to what the host stated twice: “In no particular order” meaning what????….that Crystal was not next to the bottom in votes? That Casey was first? Who really came out with the most votes. Was Crystal held with Mike to keep folks tuned in?….Lotta unanswered question!

no should have been casey,but guess he will be next

Crystal is the best entertainer & should win. My personal favorite after her is Casey, but Lee is also really good. Should be interesting,Hope Crystal wins though.

PHYLISS G….

lee wasn’t that good on tuesday night but his potential is higher than the remaining 3…casey was boring but i guess the image of him amongst the teenie boppers while he sang carried him into the top 3..every teens fantasy i guess..he’s just bad in my opinion..another Taylor Hicks maybe.

Hi 88fngrslouie,

Truthfully I never thought that Casey should be in the top 3….You know it should have been Siobhan or Lilly who are both better than Casey but your right, those teeny boppers are dedicated….They have the time and the patience to stay with it. Last year I would spend two hours voting for Adam and to no avail. Voted for Siobhan to no avail…..Now I don’t vote!!!!! I just sit back and watch the show…..lol

For me, Lee is safe in #1.
Battle is btw Casey vs Crystal. Either one doesn’t matter both are good. For me, Casey has better voice and Crystal has potential.

i mean t shirt lol

PHYLISS G

i hear that.. i flip channels now ..watched Bon Jovi..Daughtry or should i say the true American Idol of his season to which I have all his CD’s..a little of Fantasia , never bought a CD..i do have David Cook and Siobhan downloads..don’t think I’ll purchase anyone elses from this season..maybe Crystal

Somethings wwrong with the voting!! The demographics of who votes must be very narrow–Teenie boppers or what! Lee was so pitchy, Casey has no emotion or personality that comes across. Crystal was good and so was Mike. We tried to get through to vote for Mike for 2 hrs and couldn’t get through once. There is also a bias from the judges like making fun of the free willie. the singing and the words and meaning were not even noted to me that is very unfair! It was very good singing much better than at least 2 others! What gives! i think the voting method has to be revisited. it’s not on skill just who votes!!

As of last nights performance.. come on america.. what do you honestly want from the contestants? i dont even like crystal but she had the best solo performance tues night. week after week casey has a horrible performance and yet you still vote for him. He said so himself last night that when ryan said his name, he was getting ready to sing his farewell song. THat right there should tell all of you that even HE knows he needs to be sent home off of the show. No more comments. GO LEE!!!!!!!

america go it right finally. the bottom 2 were also right.. either crystal or mike should go home… both of them do not have an artist voice… crystal only have personality.. nothing else… mike only have great body.. wakka… so the top 2 should be casey and lee.. but next week, we will know who is the winner. when the top 3 head back to their hometown.. the crowd tell it all.. like previous years american idol… but i hope casey got the most crowds.. he got the most special voice… dont understand y the judges didnt get that.. they should dig their ears…

Out of the 3 left I say Casey should win. He’s got it all. Singing like Celine Dion is not what the American Idol competition is about.

Casey James ha hecho un despliegue de talento en todas las áreas, no sólo es un excelente ejecutor de música(todos los tipos de guitarras), tiene una voz que no te cansas de oirla, los arreglos que ha hecho son los mejores, ademas que lo que para algunos parece un defecto, para mi es una virtud en un I.Americano, su presencia en el escenario es intachable.Puede y canta todos los ritmos con altisimo nivel.Crystal suena siempre igual, muy bien, pero igual.Lee no puede cantar todo, porque su rango de voz es limitado.SO PEOPLE?? Voten lo que les parezca, es SU Idolo, pero no caigan en la trampa de la Producción o de los jueces.Didi se fue, porque podía hacerle sombra a Crystal. Luchen contra lo preestablecido!!!! VOTE CASEY

Use to really like Idol because there was a sense of a legimate contest with objective reviews by judges in particular Simon. In short time Idol in particular Simon has come down 20 noches. The perpetuation of this Big Mike this and Big MIke that Big Mike quetioned first Big Mike in Fords front seatBig Mikes so unique task of family survival with the fake producer instructed Cara goosebump crocodile tears. What a CROCK of @#%*&@! Even near the end Mikes so unique in the Duo and the none stop glimpses of Big Mikes white wife with all his lickin his lips in between. And where the heck is this Big Mike on a beach in Astoria NY????? Flushing Bay? that not to long ago was loaded with tires, sinks and pond scum? where the hell his he gettin ocean breeze on his face. If he had chance of being #1 it was snuffed out by all the Idol created excess Big MIke Hype factored in with he appeared FULL OF HIMSELF. Not to mention the cockinbull orchestration that the contestents had picked those four lame last songs in particular Caseys Mrs. Robinson Please give me a flyin f’n leapin break. You could see the poor Casey guy isn’t a natural liar. The whole fake phoney fraud created scenario of the Cara goo goo eyed for Casey incorporating the whole BS Mrs Robinson thing are all part the symptoms of a show beginning its death knell especially with more and more crut floating to the top in particular more than bits of info of judges responses being scripted. How in the world could this be a true singing contest with scripted responses.Also of course I knew the whole lesbian thing would do a reverse muff dive and squirm to the surface. This Ellen was first doin Ok, knew her place and was even funny now were goin to be subjected to all the producers urging creatin lesbian stuff. And Cara in first year she was good, discreet knew her place and had good comments. This year shoulders up, head movin side to side with all the analysis in ginzo style. The show use to have at least appearence of right judging balance. And gettin back to Simon. He exposed himself in the non stop inverceration of Shioban while given a pass to Crystalmeth (a intelligently coined by Gumgirl) and that scroungy ratsnest accumulation excreted from her folicles which sit above those half expressionless eyes.

Brenda @249
THERE IS NO “BOTTOM TWO”. Don’t you know what “NO PARTICULAR ORDER” means??? Gheez! Ask your 3rd grad neighbor to explain it to you!

ahhahaha! omg #256 seriously needs a therapy. somebody ready your comment cant breath or might forget to…

i feel so sorry about this people who keep writing about bottom 2, bottom 3 about the last nights show. im a Filipina and English is not my first language but i understand it clearly when ryan said ” no particular order”.

@DON #258.

Well said…….It was exactly what I was thinking.

Lee’s voice is not common! Is great, he sounds like david cook.
Both r great.
Gooo lee:-*.

…would love to see Casey win it, he’s only just skimmed the surface of his potential…good luck Casey, whatever the outcome…

youre right 88fngrslouie! not common means its one of a kind. well if its not common then it should not sound like david cook. LOGIC!

Absolutely America was right.
Big Mike should never have been saved in the first place.
Kudos to the voters !!!!!

All the feel sorry for you types like Don @ 258 are the epitome of the new universalist education system which thoroughly neutered any vestige of assertiveness and volition in exercise of expressing oneself(free speech) They need an army of effeminate robotrons, like Don, so the minders can at any wish or whim lead him by the nose by way of social justice(Marxism/fascism)education all the while believing it is Au Vant Garde and unique . The critique stands because it is THE TRUTH whether it is easy on the ears or not. PS: After perusing Dons critique you can vividly see he believes he has psychoanalytical skills. I emphatically suggest Don stay far away from the profession and the presumed skill he believes he was born with. I would guess Don either works at Staples or is a Security Guard !.

John @258 – stop the copy and paste from wikipedia. we can google it if we like.

I like the top 3, in my opinion America made the right choice.

I think all of them are good somehow.

I really like Casey and lee, crystall not so much.

Juana @ 273 Show me anything resembling a copy and paste from Wikipedia and I’ll buy you the entire Big Mike This Big Mike that full CD set collection if and when it arrives

Poor John….Big on words, but hate in his heart ….Wrong on the profession bit…32 yrs. in my own profession with employees with your type weeded out on the first interview. I give praise to all the contestants & see the talent the good Lord has blessed them with & all their strong points.
I’ll dwell on these & sleep good tonight. Simple wording John.

Casey is the best…get over it…he is the best. stop the bashing…mike is gone…now its between the three i predicted weeks ago would ge the final three. As i said then, Lee will win, Crystal probably should have won, and Casey will make the most money…but its a great final three…Casey i will buy your first album.

please america vote 4 lee he is a real good singer

sorry John @273…you should have offered to buy me a Casey James CD, and i will show you the part of the Wikipedia that you copy and paste.

i agree you are using big words and maybe to impress or intimidate us whose first language is not English. whatever it is you want to prove to us, i hope you will find a way to stop stressing yourself out. it really shows up here by the way you comment.

ok here is a suggestion…for next year..the top 12 each have their own mentor and professional coach…maybe two people..No theme shows. each idol picks their own songs in the image they want…so they don’t have to fake themes they care nothing about…also the judges votes count for 20% of the staying votes..public the rest. votes accumulate until the last three shows…when all go home but three.

Mike’s personality was his downfall and he is a far better singer than Lee and Casey. Out of the remaining contestants left Crystal is the most marketable one.

agreed tiki

Alena #293
I TOTALLY AGREE!

America got it wrong! Casey has a nice face a nice hair but as a singer Mike had it all!!Casey you have to go.I hope Lee goes all the way to the end with Crystal.GO LEE!!!!

Juana @ 259 At least your within in the right realm with Casey. I’ll buy you the Platium vinyl and or Cd if you can produce anything close to a copy and paste from Wiki. I right what comes to mind. Whether right or wrong I never speak to impress. I try to expand on vocabulary in order to more adequately convey what I want to express. When I see injustice admittingly I can get gruff.

Don @ 280 evokes Lord to equate himself as Christian. I understand more than you would believe. I just dont pretend to be one and I believe most of the confessing will never meet the standard, and get wisked away in a rapture,

Don @ 259 To continue. One red flag is your volunteering info (business owner). Any professional interviewer/deposition taker sees the red flag when someone volunteers info. You have done it twice. Although not set in cement I would say at best your most likely NOT a business man with all kinds of employees. At best you enjoy edifying yourself. I believe follower practice humility. Moreover, a quick overview of Don @259 and Don @ 280 makes one speculate on which version of Christianity your subscribing to after reading a series of caustic expressions. Dont get me wrong I can get gruff, as above in my Idol critique, when I see injustice but more important I dont try to flaunt Christianiy and simultaneously berate as you do.

@mel definately good he did not say anything then and really talent prevails i mean look at chris. many of the AI winners we do not hear of them all. for me as long as they r top 10 it is good enuf, just do wot u luv doing…..

this week seemed inevitable for mike didnt it!! goodluck bm

to melanie@301 : as what josh groban singing – “you could never live a life with maybe’s and what if’s”.

there are many people who believes in caseys talent and they vote for him for his looks and talent. tell your husband not to get jealous just because casey looks better than him.

and people didnt vote for mike because he has a baby and married. its because they dont believe he is an AI material and they didnt like his attitude, and his voice didnt suit to their taste.

hi i also read from the internet that Casey is divorced but also read somewhere that he has this hope of marrying someday and having kids. Just sharing what i read. Whether he is straight or otherwise, the Casey we know now is the full package, an Idol material who can sing (i say again, to be in the Top 3 at this stage and to be labelled ‘so and so can’t sing, just makes no sense anymore) If Casey had been just gorgeous looking but sings like a duck, i doubt even teenagers would forgive that. So he IS A SINGER, bestowed with looks, charisama and personality some would kill for…what else does America need?

Chrystal has a good voice but somehow, not the wholesome package. Sorry, her fans.

Lee is nice and humble, sings well too. Sorry,his fans, but thats really all i can feel of him.

tim and casey are the most inspiring personalities of the this competition…alot are sucker for a happy face.

voting for AI is just base on persoanal taste. we are not looking down on a particular criteria. we just base it on what we see and hear and feel. lets just respect what other people like and so they will do the same.

actually agree with you Juana. To each his own opinion. Sometimes it is crazy the way we put the poor contestants down.. They are there on the stage, mostly for the first time in their lives, in front of live audiences, trying to make it in life, singing their hearts out and getting criticised in front of real people and telecasted over the world.But then i guess thats what this place is for….for us to voice our opinions of the contestants..lets look at their positives, right?

My vote is for Lee.
He is the best.

Yes, as nice a person as he is, the remaining singers are in my opinion a tiny bit better. And- as we often seem to forget; all i the top 12 every year – are great singers, and even those who are close but dont make it

Correction:
If the American public vote Chrystal off, I will never watch AI again.

Crystal and Lee are undoubtedly the best. Casey is so far behind. Lee and Crystal are the whole package. They’re both so awesome. Either of them deserves to win. Though, I would be much happier if Lee wins. Best of luck to the both of them.

casey’s the best. he can sing, plays the guitar well, and easy on the eyes (understatement!) but remains humble. i’m sure he can pack up all his concerts and can sell more cds that crystalm or even lee.

Juana @306-First off let me say that my husband and I are not saying anything negative about any of the artists on this season of AI…just the opposite..we think this has been the most diverse group of artists on AI in recent memory..each have their own unique voice and style..some of them you like..some not..each person has the right to choose who they like..we shouldn’t be on here bashing these artists just because you may not have liked their style…Second..the Casey thing was just my husband’s overactive mind throwing a question out there after reading some of the comments about him being some “fantasy” for some women…it was in no way to be a mean comment toward Casey at all but I do think you were rude in saying my husband is jealous because Casey is better looking…do you know my husband??..I think not

Just wanted to let you Cubbie Fans out there know that LEE is going to sing the National Anthem at the Cubs game on Saturday….CHECK IT OUT…..I think he is going to throw out the first pitch too……

phyliss g…

tough song to sing if you ” sound like ” springsteen..hopfully he does well..the first pitch will be just as tough..

I’m sick of all the whining. American Idol is just a reality television show, nothing more. The people who are lucky enough to get on the show get free exposure and chance at a fast track to the top.

However, there are plenty of people who have careers in music that got where they are WITHOUT American Idol. So, quit complaining if your favorite person got voted off the show. If that person is really that good, he or she will make it in the industry regardless.

You can’t force people to like someone just because you do. People judge people in a million different ways every day. That’s life. Get over it.

I know that there are kids at the local high school here that can sing better than some of the people that have been on American Idol. That’s just how it is. I think some of the people were clearly picked in order to add variety to the show and so that the judges would have something to “critique.”

Do you really think that the top ten people on AI is the best amateur talent to be found in America? This is not to take anything away from the people who have made it to the top ten at all. It’s a great accomplishment, and they should be extremely proud. However, time will tell which of these people will still be around ten years from now. The cream always rises to the top, and some people will do well no matter what place they get on AI. Others will just fade away.

So, just wake up and try to enjoy the show for what it really is, and realize that the voters are being manipulated in many ways by the comments from the judges and a lot of other sources. If it were really going to be fair, the judges would not be allowed to comment until AFTER the votes were cast.

However, does anyone notice the little things the judges do and say to stir people up to vote for people? The year David Cook won (and I like David Cook a lot as a person), Archie clearly had a better singing voice. Anyone who doesn’t believe this needs to listen to the performance of “Teenage Wasteland” and listen to the intonation (or lack of it). Simon trashed Cook’s performance in the finale, which caused all of the Cook voters to vote way more than they would have done. It also caused Archie’s voters to take it easy thinking he was home free. It’s all manipulation, folks. That’s why the judges are there. Don’t get caught up in it.

I disagree with Joanne. Criticism from the judge is based on logic, their logic. The votes from the public I think are more emotionally based.

PS: I agree with a lot what Joanne said, but still with all the people who apparently tried out it is hard to believe these were the best OR the best mix of styles.
I hear much better talent in most local concerts and night clubs. Most of the AI talent would not even make it on a Cruise Line.
I think Simon has given up and now plays the game more. Regardless of his comments, his expressions when shown while other judges give input tells it all. I think he would walk out most nights if not being paid such a big buck.

…That was to read “one vote”….sorry that was left out.

yeah it will be hard for Casey to come from behind…he has to nail his performance and casey supports need to vote…Jealous Guy is the best this season…bar none. but if Casey goes home…he will still do fine…and Lee and Crystal deserve to be there…no hating on them…all three are very talented.

The teens and tweens who vote 200 times are not going to purchase more than one of their favorites CDs if they even do that much. They aren’t going to go buy a Ford and they don’t pay the AT&T bills. They will probably purchase Coke products. So catering to that demographic by allowing unlimited calling and texting makes zero sense. Please go to americanidol.com [not net] and take the 10 minute survey Fox has posted to get our input on how to fix Idol for next year. You’ll be glad you did.

Two of the final 3 in the last 2 weeks have sang their songs out of tune, yet they were top 2 qualifiers for the top 3. Two of the best (strongest) 3 voices are now out of the top 3 – Big Mike and Siobhan.
What is further interesting is the majority of the comments on this board tell us that the judges got it wrong with the save on Big Mike yet 1 judge is a successful record producer/company owner, 2 judges are musicians-artists (maybe 1 of them has won a grammy) and the other judge is an entertainer/performer – what does that tell us about the demographics to A.I. No wonder some of the music that is coming out today is complete rubbish.

Watching from Australia it is frustrating we cannot vote. Big Mike was my favourite and Casey should have gone at least 4 weeks ago. Siobhan should still be there and my final three would be Crystal, Big Mike & Siobhan. Casey does not perform at all only has his “looks” and Lee is very inconsistent. As an aussie I am going for Crystal.

I agree with Canyon. Limiting votes makes sense. The winner should not be determined by the stamina of the voters… lol.

Fobbie, please do remember that it was the same judges who picked all of the contestants. Not only did the judges save Big Mike – they also picked his competitors from the start. Don’t forget that. The voters could only choose from the base of people that the judges gave them. So, if you are suggesting that some of the talent wasn’t good, remember that it was the JUDGES who picked these people in the first place. So, if the judges can’t be trusted to choose people who sing in tune, what qualifies them to decide if someone should stay or go? Just a little food for thought for you… lol. Remember, too, that being a performer doesn’t necessarily qualify someone to be a judge of talent. Being able to sing and being able to judge talent are two different skills.

With Siobhan gone, the show doesn’t matter anymore, and don’t worry about Big mike, he will make it big by producing songs that cure insomnia.

In my opinion, they have not gotten much right this year. This show is a freakin’ joke. The voting is twisted. You just know that Crystal will win. I would like to see Lee win actually but Simon may have the last say and Crystal is his girl. She has been from day one. What is Casey still doing here? Redonkulous. Bah Humbug on the whole year.

casey will win, i know it.

I really don’t think Mike’s going home has anything to do with race. He has a pleasant voice but always seemed the same week after week and it got a little boring. I like the top three, but especially Casey and his hometown and high school have a lot of voters and they have “watch parties” every week to watch him and vote for him. Texas is a big state.

I made a pact with a friend. I will power vote for Lee while my friend power votes for Casey. I think the song choice by the judges to cinch things for Crystal stinks. Lee and Casey in the finale!

@ John
my 359 in agreement with you i hate injustice too but people can’t deal with the ugly truth behind the lies. It’s a matter of fact, the mass of people rather cheer on the wrong just to go against the best deserving right choices.
They will agree to any B.S. Im hoping Sioban’s rights to produce her own songs don’t belong to AI. She needs good management and wonders will take place with her unique raw talent. doesn’t belong

#1.Lee
#2.Crystal
Next to be eliminated should be Casey(Baaaa)
But it doesn’t matter who the winner is,since Siobhan is already gone.

348 – Joanne.
I agree but the voters or majority are home-town supporting consumers not skilful musicians, record producers/owners or entertainers/performers.
This is the 1st time I have watched the whole 2010 American Idol season (I have thoroughly enjoyed it)and my perspective of the show that it was a music competition however after witnessing the voting results and reading the comments I now understand the influences of the decision-making and the type of voters e.g. I’d say the majority of voters are either home/state supporters of contestants or alot of young females under 25 yrs old – this has nothing to do with music.

Big Mike!!!Big Mike!!!The voters made a big mistake!!!! He is one of the most talented. I really look forward to seeing his work in the future. He should have been America’s Next Idol!!!!!

….just happened to be around when a poor boy from the south seemed a little rough around the edges; Probably considered more of a “redneck” than usual…greasy, slick-backed with sideburns. If I remember it right…he hit it pretty big time, and along the way some ole colonel helped clean him up. I think this same guy would’ve recognized the “variety of sounds…with perfect pitch ‘n range” that comes out of Crystal. She”d probably clean up alright & wow the crowds.
I wouldn’t judge Crystal as hard for her looks as many do. In fact, why the double standard? Rappers, Rockers & most POP ARTISTS dress ULTRA WEIRD yet sell Platinums. Yes, Crystal with $ can be cleaned up mighty pretty…as Elvis was. Wonder if his classmates thought him outlandish & weird with that greasy hair appearance? Don’t judge on looks!!!! Starlets don’t always look their best until they hit the jackpot….then they can afford hair stylists & “the works”.

365 – Malcolom
Interesting analogy to this context and maybe the song choices by the best have not helped their cause but how can that compare to say for example Tim who was not originally in the top 24 and basically performed poorly vocally and rhythmically, yet he lasted. Which is worse a poor performance musically or poor song choice?

all is well all izzz welll alll izz well this week..happpy happpy dapppy…
what a great happy ending thizz week after a loooong wait and finally the whale of save is gone for good…
the public got it all right not to vote for mike and send his home.
it good to see no more smile from the big mike camps compare to last week when they always look super happy despite knowing someone else had to go..
and boy, it really good no longer need to see that weird two hands ‘almost clenching’ style waving and boring lazzzy singing from a boring song choice anymore..he dont deserve to be in the top 5 at all..he made a wrong choice of song singing the ‘will u be there ‘ and it didnt hit the note well and clean enuff and it was a lethargic performance
and people please stop slagging casey ..he by far have so much class and better personality than the big mike.always look calm and relax no matter what and handled the judges critique really well..and i like his song this week. mrs robinson never sounded good than this one.
so the fight for the finale is on and at least either lee or crystal will be in the final if casey sneak thru and able to break the wall of the frontrunners..
i think to pair up crystal with mike during the results was kinda clever and perhaps gimmicky to help crystal to get thru to the final. as it made people think that crystal is in trouble and next week supporters will starts surge of voting for her like it never before. and i think judges really want to see crystal to be in final more than any other contestant..
who will be in the final ? all i know big mike wont be there for sure, that is all that matters.

fobbie @370 I think a poor song choice is worse if the singer is not versatile enough to carry it off. I think thats why their song choices are limited.

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