Tonight on American Idol 2011 another singer will be sent home while the newly formed Top 3 will be whisked away on planes to their hometowns for a tour de force of screaming fans and photo ops. Nigel tweeted earlier that there were over 70 million votes so we know there are tons of fans out there waiting to meet their favs.
About an hour before the show I saw a commercial for tonight advertising Enrique Iglesias would be on the show along with Steven Tyler but made no mention of Jordin Sparks. Sparks just tweeted that she just finished rehearsing “I Am Woman” though so I guess we get three performances along with the Idol results tonight.
With just four Idol Hopefuls left in the mix it’d be surprising to get a Bottom 3, but maybe we’ll get a Bottom 2 for a little added drama and suspense. Right now I know there’s a lot of expectation for Haley Reinhart to be cut after her Round 1 lashing last night, but I think that might have been exactly what her fans needed to pick up their phones and vote. My elimination prediction: Lauren Alaina.
See what other Idol fans are saying right now on our Idol Facebook page and then join us in the Idol Net Chat room while we review tonight’s live show.
Ryan just added that we will also get a performance from Lady Gaga. So that’s two extra performances tonight. Idol needs to work on getting these details out better…
More dates announced for the American Idol 2012 auditions. They’ll have stops in San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Houston in addition to the previous locations.
Instead of a Bottom 3 we’ll get a Top 3. Ryan reveals Lauren is the first to secure a spot in this season’s Top 3. So either James, Scotty, or Haley will be cut. Wow, it seems kinda obvious at this point, right?
Whoa! I did not see this coming. Haley joins Lauren in the Top 3 and either Scotty or James will be sent home tonight! Scotty joins the Top 3 which means…
American Idol 2011 Top 3:
- #1: Lauren Alaina
- #2: Haley Reinhart – Whoa!
- #3: Scotty McCreery
American Idol 2011 Top 4 Elimination Results:
- Eliminated: James Durbin
Definitely some shocking results. I thought this season was James’ for the taking. I guess not anymore. Do you think Ryan Seacrest jinxed James with that comment last night about Top 4 being the week Chris Daughtry was eliminated?
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Did America get the vote right this week? Share your thoughts!
Let’s see a double elimination and see James and Haley go home!!
Let’s see a double elimination and see James and Haley stay!!
Scotty might be ahead by a nose but Lauren is not going to trounce James just yet thar darlin!
Haley go home! James stay! I’m tired of these country bumpkins!
Eh? Then you’d want Scotty and Lauren to go… I’m confused. I need a soda.
I felt the same way, Northern Guy. I guess this Marie just arrived from a different galaxy..oh my gosh! Look, Haley-haters! Who says Haley is going home again? Suck that up!!! Haley is soooo winning because of her super unique, powerful and beautiful style in singing. Her voice is just soooooo unique that you can easily recognize her on the radio. She’s like my baby Mariah Carey. Haley for the win!!!
To be honest, I felt bad that James got eliminated because I was actually rooting for Haley-James finale. But oh well, Haley-Lauren finale would also be amaaaazing.
OK. Here I go and this is my opinion. What the hell happened to James Durbin? He was at 46% in your poll before he performed that one lousy song. Then he was at 26%. And Lauren was at 12 %. That one song James performed by creed?? I don’t remember the name of the song,or band was not good! But he redeemed his self on his other song. He has been GREAT and CONSISTANT all the rest of the time. Lauren was at 12% on your poll today. She sucks period!!! And she was the first one safe??? I think American Idol is cheating! Scotty will get signed to a country label winner, or not! And Haley is OK. Just OK. That song she sang ” House of the rising Sun.” Was her best song. And her only song worth a darn! I know, I know other people have said they will not watch American Idol again! And then they have watched again. I WILL NOT watch AMERICAN IDOL again unless JAMES DURBIN is signed to a recording label. PERIOD!!! I am out of here and won’t be back to see who wins! Because NONE of them are as good as JAMES DURBIN!! BYE you all. Sherry K (-:
Twins with the same name?
@ Mindy: Obviously you limit yourself to country music.
Hoping for a double elimination. Send James and Haley packing!
No chance of there being a double elimination tonight. They need to have a Top 3.
Twins?
Mindy, dream on!! Haley is in the top 3 and she’s winning AI! Haley-Lauren for the finale!
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i think my moneys on jamews going home
James is going to the finale get over it. It is going to be an interesting show but it will be one of the girls going home and not to the Final 3
I think I agree here… my $ is on Lauren going home, but I’ve been wrong before (The whole PIA thing…)
yep, you were wrong about Lauren. SAFE!!!
Aw rats. It could well be Haley then. If it’s not Haley it will be one H E double L of a shocker!!
Well I guess I was wrong.
Here we gooooooooooooooooooo 🙂
Good luck to all
BUT Randy and JLo should apologize to Haley no matter tonight results.
I really hope Haley stays she is as many are saying the “dark horse” and if she stays in the final might give us the surprise to win it all, she is a fighter!
I have posted many times I want James to win but would not mind at all if Haley does, she deserves it, she fought as none other contestant.
Anyway I would love to see James as this the winner of this season, he has all what it takes to win.
Probably Lauren will go home but I wouldn´t mind if Scotty is the one leaving, I just cant connect with him. Last night was his worst.
i agree! Haley came shining through with her second performance last night! she deserves to stay eventhough i haven’t liked her from beginning. And i crossed my fingers for “Flat N Boring” Scotty to go home tonight! First he sang a flat boring country no. like he always does, nothing interesting or to looked forward to, then came his second where he tried an upper beat, i’d rather he stick to his slow flat boring self! He sounded n looked stupid trying to be lively on stage! And he didn’t even appreciate Gaga’s advice! Who does he think he is?? Take Haley for example, she took Gaga’s advice and look what she gave us all! > A standing ovation from all 3 judges! Hail Haley!!! i may not liked her, but i still give her my vote to go all the way to the finale with James! GO HOME SCOTTY!!!
June, kudos to you. I have to say I have never read such a nice comment from someone who wasn’t a fan of Haley. I wish all posters here were as objective as you.
Yes June very nice post
@ Marta: I love your thoughts about the apology. I would like to see that, but I doubt it will ever happen. Hope Nigel chewed out Randy but good. Randy behaved like a complete ass, imo.
At this point they are all winners
The Haley bandwagon has gotten huge lately. Look back at her other performances and she did not do that good on them. I just don’t get the new found appeal for her now.
I think she is very talented Wellen and is not a new appeal for her, she is there because she is a great singer and has been on the bottom for wrong reasons not for her singing. People do not like sexy girls, they criticize what she is wearing, how she is moving or what smile she is doing, WRONG!! this is a singing competition and she is a gorgeous girl with a huge talent
very well said Marta.
Thank you Nel 🙂
i too agree..
Haley deserve to win the competition.. she is soooooo good, and all famous singers comments the same.. James, Scotty and Lauren are great too… but Haley have something special… she deserve it
I agree! Haley for the win!
She ought to be good; she has had professional training and is the daughter of musicians. That’s why she thinks she knows more than the judges.
Go home Haley.
totally agree!
i agreed about the haley bandwagon. her past performance didnt do anything for me… and they didnt do much for others too seeing that she was in the bottom three for three times in a row. i think she still needs to discover who she is and learn to compose herself while being taking the corrective criticism from the judges.
Haley has improved each week.
@ Angelica: I think Haley knows exactly who she is. Aren’t you just regurgitating what you have heard the judges say? The same judges who criticized her week after week and then totally focused in on a beating last night?! Please. The judges are a joke. Haley knows more about singing a song than anyone there, including the judges.
I did not like her rolling her eyes, but I did not mind the soft remark she made back to Randy who was just lashing and lashing out at her. I just hope Nigel puts his feet to the fire for his behavior. That was uncalled for to call 3 out of 4 as tied for being the winner, leaving Haley out because he didn’t like her first song choice and criticized her growling as screaming. (Too much growling, I admit, but she certainly was not screaming.) What is wrong with that man??
Marta, it is all a matter of taste, I do not like her voice or style. She is pretty but so is Lauren and Pia was beautiful. People vote what they like, and that is the right reason.
I think her sexy growlyness has grown on a few people! I’ve liked her all along.
come on people tell me whats going on. i live in the mt. time zone we are not live.
Sherry, whats going on is the BEST singer they had left JAMES DURBIN went home. BOOO! Lauren who is a flop was called safe first. Enjoy the rest of this season. I am out of there! Sherry K>
come on someone tell me . i’m in mt. tme zone . who’s safe.
Wellen, I find myself shaking my head disagreeing with you a lot, even though I can see you are a smart guy. I have loved ALL of Haley’s performances. I am not a goofy teenager. I am 63 and I just love her bluesy sound. She is terrific. I loved her “Blue” and every single song she has done since–including the scatting with Casey. Highlights for me were “Blue,” “Fallin'”, and of course the 2 where she got standing ovations. Unlike some people who called it mediocre, I also liked “Call Me.”
I guess you just don’t like that blues sound or her rasp. Because there is absolutely nothing wrong with her vocals or her performances. Never, ever boring, Haley knows how to generate excitement. She is simply outstanding in my opinion.
Pup I understand your point. I have enjoyed a lot of her performances too. But where were all of these supporters a couple weeks ago when the same things were being said about her performances. The judges were telling her to watch song choice and that they were confused to who she was musically. Now everyone seems to be on her side since Casey left. It is just something that I noticed lately
Because Haley has had the most WOW performances of any of the singers…followed by James.
Can’t believe he left, what a disappointment. 🙁
I’m not so sure it’s a recent thing about Haley’s popularity. The top 24 week I figured her as about 9th or 10th best among em all. I thought 6 were excellent that week. 5 guys & Pia were excellent. Haley was one of the ones who were good, but nothing special.
I can’t recall which happened first, but 2 things happened to make me really start taking notice of her. One was Elton John week. I thought she was the best. I was suprised Randy said that, because he dogged her the week before.
The other thing that happened wasn’t as obvious. That week that her, Pia, & Thia were standing there together on Results show. Pia & Thia got this polite golf clap when their names were announced. Haley got this ROAR of applause. Something in that lil event made me think that she had something I wasn’t catching. So I started paying more attention to her.
She’s been the best the last 2 weeks. Four excellent songs yet 2 of em got blasted. She was the best during Elton John week, & I felt 2nd to James in a lot of other weeks.
I think part of her appeal is her singing. She is extremely good. But part of it is also that she’s getting unfairly shafted by the judges. What’s happening is a lot of people are jumping up to come to her defense.
LAUREN :'(
Ha all you Lauren haters!!!!!!! She was absolutely AWESOME when she dang that duet with haley who did not sound good!!!
Sorry I meant sang
Haley sounded fantastic. Together there’s an actual contest.
The boys on the other hand are both limited one trick ponies, and cornballs.
Shr’s Safe XD Go Lauren
I agree….Lauren outsang Haley in the duet. She also looked prettier in my opinion.
Lauren and Haley’s duet was a double dose of AWESOME!!! They sounded great, looks like they’re very close now.
Vb, well, I guess we hear two completely different things. I actually love both the girls and have been fans of them both!
But, to my mind in that duet, Haley’s voice was clearer and so much more interesting. I’m not sure what was going on when Lauren was singing, but it sounded like there was a triple track of her voice being played. I didn’t get that at all. I didn’t hear her singular voice even once.
I am VERY happy for Lauren (but at the same time, quite sad that James is gone). That really surprised me that she was not the one eliminated, even though I’ll admit Lauren stepped up her game–and James didn’t really show anything really new this round. (Lauren sounded to me as if she had some coaching from Haley, what with the growling she added.)
May I compliment the person who dressed Lauren tonight? FINALLY, someone did it right. Lauren looked very, very good this evening! (Only the 2nd time I have ever liked what she wore.) And her makeup was better, too! She looked polished but not overdone, as she did last night.
Haley decided to be much more casual this time, and it that look suits her. She really has great legs, and the shorts looked terrific, especially with the pretty modest (not fitted) top. When I saw her wardrobe I wondered if it was her way of showing she was carefree and not worried about the results, whatever they were. What I noticed most about her, though, was her irrepressible smile. It lights up a room!
Haley has a voice that grows on you. Her early performances may not have struck you but as she has dominated lately, many have gone back and realized, wow she is actually really good! Take for instance, her performance of blue. It landed her in the bottom three when, vocally, it was one of the best country performances of the season, and NO more sleepy than anything scotty or lauren has done.
Exactly – her rendition of blue was not outdone vocally by ANY Scotty song. Not one.
Neither was her Rolling in the Deep, nor her House of the Rising Sun or her I Who Am Nothing. Scotty is a rodeo act compared to Haley. If she goes home tonight it is only because of personal taste not because she wasn’t as good as the others.
Ehh…James sounds pretty good singing country! (is that a country song they are singing?) they sound good together!
They sounded great!!!
They did, and it was fun, too. I think they were both charming!
I have been trying to tell people that Hames can sing country. 😉
Check out a youtube video “James Durbin Black Velvet” (just keyword those 4 words in the you tube search, should get you the video.
Scotty the Alfred E Neuman lookalike is the one who needs to go home, OOPS I mean back to the cover of MAD magazine! YA ALL Remember when he booted out the FAT kid from his group earlier in the comp, NO Heart. Sick of the part Peurto Rican crap with JLO and further more just a little worried why he’s always surrounded by schoolgirls REALLY? Haven’t seen Haley or Lauren singing to or surrounded by SCHOOLBOYS thank god for that, I don’t wanna PEWK!
That wasnt Scotty that booted him, it was Stefano……..
It wasn’t stefano it was that Clint dude
No, Scotty was involved, too. But he apologized, and with sincerity. He said he regretted not having stood up for him; that it was a huge mistake on his part. That is over now, though. No sense in rubbing his nose in it after he apologized (and did not make excuses as Clint did).
Stephano wasn’t even in that group
Keep hayley! she has the most potential out of all of them and us the most versatile. Scotty?? What me worry?x come on… he looks like he has suffered a stroke the way he droops the mike…Lauren? Get real; can she have any less confidence
NC is waiting for the parade… just can’t see Scotty going home tonight over the other three. He’s in it to win it! 🙂
I think Lauren is going home and if she does, James and Hayley don’t stand a chance because all her country fan votes will got to Scotty, IMO.
It goes both ways. Haley votes will go to James; Lauren votes to Scotty. James wins by a mile.
Hi David P. James went home but he is still a winner. Last night was the first time I voted for him.
Haley or Lauren can go. Buh Bye.
The girls were great too!!!
Did you hear Ryan say the girls are “smokin’ hot!”? They are.
But still 1 girl will go home tonite
How many plaid shirts does Scotty own? That seems to be all he wears.
Finally! Some good eye makeup for the girls! (irrelevant, I know!) Haley sounded great. Lauren’s voice seemed to get lost in the sound system.
Aw, that means Haley is gone for sure! 🙁
It may be Scotty.
Get the F out!!!! Lauren is in!!! Nice!!!
Uffffffffffff this does not look good 🙁 Haley will leave?
No, it doesn’t…..nervous now…..
Or James?? I don’t mind Scotty but really, I don’t see that he is more talented than Haley, and I technically dont “like” Haley.
I thought the exact samething. I’m so happy WE were wrong… I forgot to have a little faith 🙂
I think that it will probably be one of the guys cause if it was Haley, they would probably have left lauren to say last because everyone thought it would be either one of them, so I’m guessing one of the boys are probably leaving tonight.
Nah, after Rd 1 last night Randy and JLo signed Haley’s death warrant.
Nobody made Haley talk back. Talking back to people who are older than you, more famous than you, and more knowledgeable in the business. What the heck did she do to her teachers and parents?
*snorts* I hope her parents and teachers never treated her like Randy and JLo have. How would you react to passive aggressive sabotage?
@ angela james… STRONGLY disagree. Steven Tyler is a professional too and said it was great. He also told her to stick to her guns. Tough place for a young kid to be in. She handled herself very well and stood by her decision, that’s all. Who has the judge’s only criticism been directed at?
Simon has always blasted anyone who showed disrespect for the people who actually put them on the stage and gave them the opportunity. Simon told Daughtery that he was getting too big for his britches when he showed attitude and kinda rolled his eyes at the judges (ie…over-confident). That was the week that Daughtery was voted off.
Simon was never blatantly biased with his criticism towards one person either.
Exactly oak. Shes not a child anymore, she should have stuck to her guns. Even if she ends up eliminated tonight, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if she end up pulling a Dughtry and out-sells everyone else on the show.
David P. I agree with you again!
Yes Angela…and Daughtry became the most famous artist of the season. Way to put your foot in your mouth, yet again! 😀
I didn’t say he wasn’t famous, you dip! I voted for Daughtery the whole season. I also have his music in my car. What I said was that Simon didn’t even put up with blatant disrespect for the judges and always called the contestants on it.
It’s a real cliff hanger!
Lauren made it! She deserves it! I thought she was outstanding last night…..she’s beautiful and will be very, very successful.
And she has a loving, sweet personality to go with that pretty face and voice. You can’t just have half of it, Haley
She was terrible last night. If her first song was 10 weeks ago I’d agree. Her second song, objectively speaking, was a wreck AND a bad song choice for her. But I guess Lauren can get away with crappy vocals and a crappy song choice.
Angela, you’re a one note poster. Boring, like Pia.
If you compare me to Pia, it is the greatest compliment in the world.
David P. This is the first time I disagree with you.
Maeidaho, I agree with you. I liked Lauren’s vocals and performances last night. My only complaints centered around her makeup and wardrobe.
Huh. Steven didn’t look all that happy with that result. Did you see that?
I did see that. I think it’s because now he’s thinking that Hayley is leaving now.
Must be. I don’t see another reason for it. I always thought Lauren was his favorite. Guess that audition week wow didn’t last as long as the edits would have us believe.
Really? But he always adores Lauren. Weird.
Right? But that was not a happy reaction. Certainly interesting.
He adores all sorts of really young girls for an old old man. (shiver shiver). And he looks them up and down every time. (baaaaaaaarf)
Yes, NG, he does do that. He does have a rep that fits, too. I was wondering if the young blonde in his video was his current “love.” Anybody know?
Holy cow so who goes home??? James or Haley?? Because it doesnt seem possible that Scotty would go home.
Yes!! I saw his face!! was not a good one lol
it will be scotty unfortuantly the scotty luaren voters pushed more votes her way this week thinking scotty would be safe,,,so sad i am….
I think you are right, might be Scotty.
I hope Scotty the boring guy goes home, but he probably won’t.
I doubt it. Haley will leave.
UNLESS
It’s a big fat lie and Lauren is actually not in the top 3
Yea Lauren!!!!! This shows that sweetness pays off!!!! Two more nice guys and we have our final trio!!!! Haley is probably freaking out now! Yes!!!!
Did you see the hug between the two girls…grow up….and try to act as mature as these two young girls
You do realize lauren loves haley right? She hard core defended haley last night.
Okay you’re so not sexy.
I think Scotty should be out because he keeps on singing country songs which makes this show now a bit boring. James totally deserves to win it. He is way awesome!
I’m on the edge of my computer chair here!
Me too! I love your comments, Northern Guy. I can’t watch it until tonight in Australia (it’s only 11am), but I want to be prepared.
I agree!
Spit my dinner all over my keyboard, thanks Northern Guy!
I’m on the west coast so I have to either get off right now, or go ahead and get the news on this site.
What should I do?
Well seeing as who is already safe, Lauren, I’m not sure who is going home, though I severely doubt it will be James. I’m really hoping it’s Scotty. He’s a great singer, but his performances have been declining week after week for me. Haley has such a unique voice, she deserves to be in the finale. People are only continuing to vote for Lauren and Scotty because they’re young.
I’m scared for Haley here… but if Scotty goes that will be a MASSIVE upset and Lauren will suddenly get a massive fan-base.
Although I think Lauren *is* a technically better singer than Scotty, I doubt this will happen. But if it does…. WOA BABY!
Fortunately, Haley is getting a lot of Jacob’s fans votes, and a live poll said that Scotty had the worst performances in both rounds last night. Look at what happened to Pia. Let’s just pray Haley stays with us.
I’m with you there. I want Haley in!
Lauren is young, and she is great that’s why they vote for her… Haley just showed some attitude last night, it’s her fault if she gets eliminated. but it would be better if Scotty leaves
guess haley is goin home… even though she’s my fav of the top 4… but i seriously don’t see the boys goin home
Kind of looks it may go that way… 🙁
Oh well. If it does, Haley can make a record for us and we’ll BUY IT!
LAUREN IS SAFE! YEAAH!!!
Oh my gosh…there are children in the audience. Why on earth are the producers letting Lady Gaga wear that? There are also millions of children watching on TV. Although Haley and Lauren sounded great in their opening duet, was that song appropriate for young ears…smoking, blowing some guy’s head off, etc. They allow children to vote but then put this crap on. Remember the old dude without the shirt…..ugh
You have a problem with bikinis now are you serious? And the song was about a woman defending her self from a man that had beaten her. You really need to get out more
They panned 7 year olds in the front row of the audience at the beginning of the show, idiot.
i agree with you angela. it was disgusting what lady Gaga was wearing in the public with children following the show. they should allowed her to wear something like that, it as if she was playing beach volly ball. I turned off my TV when she was performing. do you see anyone else dress on american idol like that before. She should have more respect to the public and when she is doing her thing she wears whatever she wants. i know that will be a big talk tomorrow. she is big freaky crazy.
you are the other crazy one. nothing is wrong with bikin. but not suitable for americal idol.
1 I am not an idiot because I don’t freak out over seeing a woman in a bikini and I am positive that those children have seen a woman’s body in a bikini before. You need to be a role model in your house and not depend on others for that. It is sad that your only opinion is on how she dressed. It also makes me wonder what you listen to if you didn’t like that song which is country by the way.
haley is going. about time.
We can only pray….
Find a new god…you can start with buying a bible…but then you’d have to become a decent human being and I can’t see you EVER doing that…
Lady GaGa is nuts!! She always dresses like a Ho. What is happening to America? I mean are the young kids loving Lady GaGa in her freaky outfits? To much emphasis on nasty looking outfits. Jennifer Lopez looked very pretty and sexy too in her outfit for her new song. She didn’t look like a tramp in a bikini! Bikini’s are fine for the beach! But on a show that is on at family time?? No, It was not right!! NASTY! Nigel are you really going for this in front of little kids?? Sherry K.
haha chichi, I’m guessing you’re angela’s granddaughter! too bad coz you’ll just get yourselves tired of praying. haley is still not leaving next week coz she’s gonna win this thing!
I am so fearing the James backlash right now.
How cool would it be to have a Scotty/Lauren final 2?
Very Cool…two great, young kids who are always respectful and humble.
I hope they record something together after Idol……I would buy it in a heartbeat and I am not a huge Country fan.
they’re cool as duo…but not solo.
i tend to think it will be james and scotty..but scotty and lauren should consider a few recordings together…they would sell.
If Haley goes home, she has no one to blame but herself. She needs to get control of her mouth. Simon would have told her she screamed also. He told Adam Lambert that and Adam never acted disrespectful toward the judges. Haley signed her own exit papers…no one made her act rude. You either are or you aren’t.
i agree..she needs to grow up and maybe get a voice coach..her voice has issues. screechy, yelling and flat.
But she thinks she knows everything and needs no help. She thinks she is perfect already. Disrespecting judges who took her from being unknown, chose her from tens of thousands of contestants, and put her in front of national television is unforgivable. Shows true lack of character.
GO HOME HALEY!!!
How many times are you going to make your point?
As many times as you all make the opposite point.
wow… you know, I have been on dozens of forums for dozens of different topics, but I have to say of the thousands of trolls I have run across, angie, you are pretty darn close to the top of the list. LOL. I’m now at the point where I am no longer annoyed, I’m just amazed.
kdub, now that my favorite has been voted off, can i vote for you??!!! lol.
I would say Angela is the biggest Haley hater here, she has a warped obsessed imagination about Haley! Just doesn’t want her to succeed,
Miss James hundreds of negative comments about Haley proves that!
Your’e comments about Haley are nasty to the extreme comparing her to you she has wings (ANGELS). Get over her nice smile that angers you so much!
Her horse teeth smile doesn’t anger me.
I really want a picture of you now, Angela…like I said before…I will if you will.
When Haley hits the high notes…she doesn’t even have ONE cavity, haha her smile is absolutely perfect. Not that it has ANYTHING to do with her singing.
Hey Devin Lee, I wish you and all the other great people that I have enjoyed all year long would do what I have started doing; IGNORING angela james. I hate to even type her name. I resonded only one time to her post. She is hands down the most hateful and rude person here.
She is not worthy for you great people to give her any satisfaction with a response to her rants. She is so jealous of Haley she can’t hide it. I don’t even read her posts anymore. When I see her name I just go to the next one. I just read what you all reply.
I really hated to see James go. He has been my favorit since his audition. I really hope They all three do really good next week. I don’t think the show will be nearly as fun now, but wish them the best of luck.
James you hold your head high and keep giving it your all. I hope you make millions and you and your family will succeed in all you do.
You forgot retta. She’s an evil troll too.
Devin, why on earth would I ever want a picture of you???? Who is the arrogant one?
This angela james is nothing but an insecure granny who happens to be sooooo jealous coz Haley looks like the girl who stole her first boyfriend! Oh my gosh angela, keep on dreaming but we’ll still vote for Haley!
Read your posts really… realize how ridiculous you are. If you are voting for Haley, now I understand why she is on the top 3. How sad for this country is to have young people like you!
Yes lauren I’m so happy. I can honestly say every contestant is talented. I can’t say who is the worst but, and no need to tell me why I’m wrong, Lauren is my favorite. Just my opinion. 🙂
julio has gotten hotter as he gets older.
Julio? lol that was not Julio is Enrique.
Julio is Enrique´s father and he is almost 70 years old.
That’s funny, because that’s Julio’s son, Enrique.
Enrique is so HOT!! I THINK I LIKE IT!! Go Enrique! And Yes the old man ( Julio ) is probably 70. duh! Sherry K
i know…sorry..i am dumb..i was just thinking how much hotter he was than his father ever was.
Chinchilla, you are a DA.
I saw Julio at his concert many years ago. He was boring. His son has alot more stage presence.
Yay… if Lauren is safe, I guess America could have gotten this one right and send Haley home. The two guys are the more talented of the four, so I am assuming they both will stay. I hope we don’t watch another fiasco tonight!!!
naaaah America got it sooooo right that’s why Haley Reinhart is in the top 3!!! Suck it up Gabriela!
Haley sucks so badly… I guess by “America” you mean lazy teenagers with unlimited text messaging. Ugh!
wow lauren~!!! wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
There may be an upset tonight…..Country fans may have voted for Lauren instead of Scotty last night thinking he was safe. Then, Haley may have gotten more votes because the judges gave her a hard time……she also may have picked up Jacobs fans.
This is tough……I really like all 4.
“Country fans may have voted for Lauren instead of Scotty last night thinking he was safe.”
Nyuk nyuk. The old “Pia effect” hey? Maybe…
I was never more happy to be wrong. I thought Lauren was going to go home tonight, and I’m a Lauren fan. My guess is that her fans voted extra hard for her last night after she was in the bottom 2 last week.
you deserve it Lauren!!
It all hinges on how much of a Country demographic they want for the finals.
Scotty really isn’t going to handle those duets unless they pair him with his genre. They’re not going to want Lauren and Scotty both.
They’re not going to want Lauren and Scotty both.
Agreed.
I can’t believe that Lauren is in first…or at all…and I like her. I am nervous for Scotty…Ihope he makes top 3!!!
Lauren shoul win this year!!
It’s so stupid that Lauren just got better 2 weeks ago and is still in the competition. She should’ve been gone even before stefano. She do have potential but she should’ve worked it from the beginning. I can’t stand her.
you’re just insecure
Please…..I have an album. so, i know if someone can sing good or not. And no, i’m not miley cyrus because that girl can’t sing either. I’m a previous american idol finalist.
Tell us your album so we can all hate on it! 🙂
America doesn’t agree.
Ihatelauren, you don’t know English very well and I doubt that you have an album or were ever on AI other than maybe a failed audition. Maybe you should identify yourself so we’ll know why we should give a crap what you say…
Ihatelauren, you don’t know English very well and I doubt that you have an album or were ever on AI other than maybe a failed audition. Maybe you should identify yourself so we’ll know why we should care what you say…
Really? I don’t think so
HALEY IS NOT GOING HOME, I VOTED SO MANY TIMES IT ISN’T EVEN POSSIBLE. SO NO, SHE ISN’T. <3
I voted for her quite a bit, too. As well as many people from my town.
Go James!!!!!!!!!! Rock it baby!!!!
Why does Enrique Iglesias get the good sound system? Why don’t the contestants get good sound when they perform?
thanks all the fan!!!
I am utterly speechless right now. Lauren is the one that needs to go home! God I’m so angry right now. Seriously.
hahahaha ..
Could be a trick Pepper…
I am with you pepper! I am not watching anymore. JAMES DURBIN wass actually the winner!! I am so mad too! Sherry K
I think Haley will go home. Although she’s a good singer but the rest is better.. I love Haley but this is her time.. I think of haley and Scotty will go home
if scotty or james goes home..this show gets even more boring..where is simon when you need him?
Because Simon wouldn’t have dragged both of them over the coals for corny performances and bad vocals?
Scotty.James are hard to beat :/
They are all good singers…best wishes to all…however i feel Scotty should go…he can’t sing anything else except country songs….James is superbly good entertainer…Lauren too..
Lauren safe!! yeyeeeeeeeee!! i can sleep well tonight .. TQ all americans!! TQ .. keep voting Lauren until final n be a winner this year! Come on guys .. TQ!
HELL YA!!!! IN UR FACE HATERS!!
Go Lauren 😀
I hate Lauren.
That’s a nice thing to say about a person u have never met. I can tell your a ticked off Haley fan. Temper temper little one
That’s a nice thing to say about a person you have never even met. I can tell your a ticked off Haley fan. Temper temper little one.
Who cares who you hate like you can sing any better
Why is she a ticked-off Haley fan?! Haley’s fans are very happy at the moment. I am Haley’s #1 fan, tied with a few others, and I am STILL very very happy Lauren is in the top 3…
Yay lauren!!!!!!
Wooohoooo
the suspense is killing us…. just tell us already
Wow, Jordan dwarfs the dancers!
I wonder if it is Haley going home tonight. They didn’t say anything about this results round being “shocking” or anything like that. And I imagine they would say such a thing if it were Scotty going home – given that he’s never so much as been in the bottom 2.
Actually, Nigel twitted that the results would be shocking when he announced that there were 70 million votes cast – ten million more than last week.
Jordan Sparks looks and sounds great!
She looks great!! lost weight too and looks more mature and secure in her performance
horrible song
Whatever happened to subtlety and taste? And what is going on with the no-holds barred thing on AI (with respect to off-the-wall behavior by judges, overly suggestive song lyrics being aired, and overly suggestive moves by the performers being condoned)!! I guess the sponsors (Coke, Ford, etc) go along with this too. I am astonished. Sexiness is fine. But the show reeked of it tonight. Shame on everyone involved.
Jordin: Horrible song, and a performance with moves that should have been x-rated for this time slot, imo.
Enrique: The lyrics were WAY too suggestive to be aired on this show. (Side note: Obviously, the man cannot dance. Because he had no moves whatsoever.)
Lady Gaga: Yeah, I know she’s known for her sex-shock look. Her song and singing was absolutely wonderful, but her outfit and her moves were completely unacceptable in the timeframe for this show. There WERE kids in the audience, as Angela stated. (Hate to agree with her, but she is right on this one).
Sleazy, sleazy, sleazy.
I appreciate the comment Pup. I took a beating for saying something about the inappropriateness of AI during prime time. My kids watched Idol with me since Season 1 when they were in elementary. I would have had to run to the remote and switch as soon as I saw some of this crap.
I was never into Haleys (seemingly) smugness but i actually feel bad for Haley, she is clearly nervous and trying not to show it.
I never liked Haley’s smugness (misread or not) but I actually feel bad for Haley, she is clearly nervous and trying not to show it.
I’m glad Lauren is safe. While she isn’t my favorite, I do think that she deserves to stay. There’s really no doubt in my mind that James will end up winning it. I hope Lauren comes in second. As far as who goes home tonight, so long as it is Haley or Scotty, I don’t care.
shut up you dweeep i want haley 2 win!
Not sure what a “dweeep” is supposed to be. So, uh…no.
Why do you want Haley to win? I will admit that she is a good singer, however her tone and attitude irk me.
There’s a difference between self confidence in the face of adversity and having a malicious attitude. A HUGE difference. I don’t know why people can’t see that.
HALEY SHOLD HAVE GONE HOME..OK SINGER BUT I WOULDNT EVEN BUY HER CD IF SHE GETS ONE PLUS HER ATTITUDE SUCKS AND IRKING DONT NEED THAT KIND OF AMERICAN IODL
From what I hear, Haley is already outselling the other contestants on iTunes.
yeah tell us already!!
Lauren is in…. yawn.. she’s so boring.. Haley’s better for me. She never even had any standing ovations from the judges..
Pia and Casey got the standing ovations but they got off already
Scotty never too but he’ll be the winner
James is gonzo. WOWZERS. So the it’s the country kids versus Haley! So how much of the James vote will go towards Haley? How many James fans are Haley Haters? And if they are Haley Haterz, what do they hate more? Haley or Country?
A lot of people think it was supposed to be between James and Scotty – so SCOTTY could actually pick up a chunk of the James vote.
So the big question is: can one of these gals upset SCOTTY THE BODY? And who made up that aweful nickname?!?
Cheers,
Northern Guy
It’s 8:48, why is Steven still singing? Get to it already!
Am I the only one having problems with this board tonight? Replies seem to be getting posted under the wrong comments.
I don’t believe Lauren made it. There’s gonna be a twist.
Fellow finalist Lauren Alaina came to Haley’s aid telling E! about the judges criticism, “I wasn’t a happy camper about that.” She added, “That made me a little ill. I’m sorry, but Haley has the best voice on this show and she gets the most criticism. I deserve a lot more criticism than she does. I’m Haley’s No. 1 fan. I listen to her iTunes songs over and over and over.”
Oh my gosh, I think I’m gonna cry with that statement… I love you Lauren!!! You are just soooo sweet. Haley-Lauren for the finale!!!
I hope Haley stays
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Haley is in!!!
I was right. A boy will be leaving.
You WERE right, Alex. I never would have believed it! I am in total shock. Very, very happy that my girl Haley is in. Happy for Lauren. Very, very sad for James and all his fans. The next thing I want to read is who scooped up James and signed him to a contract.
So why did AI grab Pia and not offer the same deal to James? He has a much bigger following and so much more talent than the boring one.
Oh, good. An hour in and we’re finding out the second one who’s safe. So I guess Scotty’s going home. Well, he’ll have a career post-Idol I’m sure.
Holy $%^&!!!
I’m outta here. With Angela James UGLY posting it’s not fun anymore.
this is not good for the show..something is wrong with the haley voting..she will never be successful..she can’t sing.
I think she can sing. Her style is bluesy-jazz.
chichi is there something good you can post?
every time I read something from you is a bad comment and you are wrong! Haley can sing!!! she is very talented
Haley is AMAZING!
Haley just ousted JAMES and so did LAUREN! The girls are fighting back. When have we had two gals against a guy in the top three? Anyone?
Uh oh……James may be going home
yes
OMG HALEY YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY
THAT MEANS SCOTTY IS DONE!
i do like scotty though. but i LOVE haley!
Using G-ds name in vain is a sin
Keep that at home with your own beliefs. Leave others to theirs.
God damn it, it’s not a sin if you don’t believe is God
Konrad ~ Agree!!! Look what Fanny said. BIG SIN!What a shame to take Gods name in vain. I have seen some of the most hateful comments this season ever!! Sherry K
Anyone who takes Gods name in vain is a lost soul! I feel sorry for you who ever you are. I hate to think where you are going when you leave this world! Watch Josh Turners video ” Don’t go riding on that long black train.” Sherry K
Ugh I think James is going home!
If you believe in God you would not be saying a G–
D–n words. Jesus hates bad language. And to take god’s name in vain is THE WORST CUSSING there is! That is disgusting! If you take God’s name in vain you are not a christian! Sherry K.
So much for a Scotty/James finale. I am hoping that it’s James who moves on this week.
Based entirely on last night, lauren definitely deserves her spot, plus she stuck up for my girl haley. In all honesty, a guy should go home based on performance and vocal ability
Haters …take that. I’m scared for James, though!
Okay, I am now preparing myself a plate of crow! My theory: the criticism backfired and the Haley voters came out full force. I can’t call it between Scotty and James. I am totally SURPRISED.
Holy cow. The guys are much more talented.
not last night!
I disagree with you about that. My favorite is Haley, and Lauren’s yet-to-be-artfully-mined vocal talent is going to make her a superstar. (I also like James, too!)
It may be Scotty tonight. James didn’t get too much attention from the judges last night.
HALEY REINHART IS SAFE!
James going homme….
I think it will hurt James if he actually wins this. He will not be taken seriously in the “rock” world. No boy who has won has ever really done well after.
scotty is the best
LMAO! Holy crap! In your face Randy and JLO.
GO HALEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=)
Scotty is eliminated!
America finally got it right Haley and Lauren made it!! Hopefully Scotty is gone. I like him the most behind Haley but he hasn’t changed since week one
I hope its Scotty, he doesn’t need idol to succeed, actually neither does Haley. Oh well I liked James
Oh NO!!!! Never ever expected that!!
Darn!
double darn
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA I SAID HALEY WOULD BE SAFE!!!!! ahhh now i can relax<3 suck it RANDY.
Did anyone notice the look on jackass’s face when Ryan called Haley’s name for 2nd chair?
It was shock followed by disgust… not happy for her at ALL!
Let’s get his pathetic ass removed from the show.
I positively despise that man now. I have never heard anyone so hateful (well, except for Angela).
OH SHHHHNNNAAAAPPPPP DIDNT SEE THAT COMING!
WHAT THE HELL?????
I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING AT ALL!
Did his supporters not vote because they assumed he’d be safe? That’s INSANE!!!
Haley might have just gotten that many more votes last night. We don’t know.
yeah, I voted for Haley last night for the first time
who got eliminated.
I cant believe James is leaving. I saw him as the winner over all.
I blame the judges. They pimped him WAYYYYYYYYYYY too much.
I don’t understand this vote James was the more entertaining of the 4 and he got eliminated America got it WRONG!!!
I am done for the season, they just lost the life blood of the show. It is not worth watching anymore. Good bye all. Thanks Matt for the awesome forum.
Bye!
Don’t be an ass
Good Bye, I would like to say that we will miss you….
Awe Bunny how sweet. Well I guess I could stick around for you if you need a friend 8)
So long, Wellen!
I understand how you feel. (I would have felt just as outraged if Haley had been eliminated. But it wouldn’t have been as shocking–given Randy and JLo’s behavior.) James DID pump life into this show. I couldn’t help but love him. I am so wanting to read that his dreams come true with some recording company snapping him up.
Oh James, you’re awesome, dude! You were always one of my two favorites!
Good luck James, You’ve got a future.
Haley beat out James, what a crock. James is a far better singer than that twit Haley. This crap is rigged big time. Haley should have been out weeks ago.
It’s another case of Daughtry. They get rid of the best singer. Well James, prove them wrong like Daughtry did.
James was the life of the show he will go farther than hailey who?
I am so angry! James has been the best entertainer in the whole competition. The two blond twits should have been voted out 10 shows ago. No long watching idol 2011. Too pissed#@#@#$%^%$#@
I agree, James was awesome! Yes, James we want you!!!! I am sooo sad!
I totally agree with what you are saying John! You hit the nail on the head, Big time!
When Daughtry went out I had friends who stopped watching the show. Most of them never went back to watching it again. This could happen again.
I know I’m done for the season. Even though 2011 American Idol was the year of great talent, the final two should of been James and Lauren. Scotty will have a Nashville contract no matter what happens.
Good Luck to you James, I know you will succeed. You are a true all around entertainer. Now get out in that Rock World and show America that you can be as famous as Daughtry!
How can u say it is rigged in Haleys favor over James when the judges glorify James even when he sucks and when Haleys sings talentwise way beyond James ever will the judges only say how horrible she is. Your outta it mind dude
Yea Idol is rigged big time. There is no way Haley or Lauren beat James!! He’s a 10 and they are about a 3 on a scale, if even that. But if i had to make a choice it would be Lauren over Haley.
OMG……………….. then who is elimiated…. if scotty is eliminated.. I wont watch american Idol anymore…………………
Oh my. That is just horrible!
Is everyone in America online right now? My mac is slow and that never happens
Totally! It’s like James was booted off and the server crashed from everyone’s opinions. I had to wait a long time to get back on.
I never expected James in 4th
me too…I actually thought it was Scotty! my dream of Haley-James in the finale is gone… well, Haley-Lauren for the finale!!!
I have my fingers crossed for that finale, now.
Oh Devin, I really hope they’d be in the top 2. Oh please, Scotty I know you’re a good singer and wish you all the best. You deserve to be one of the country’s top country singers. But boy, you just don’t deserve to be in the top 2 because we have seen like a negligible improvement from you. Please, oh dear, Haley-Lauren for the finale!!!
Well I guess there’s no more interest in that show for me! Really, REALLY, don’t care about what will happen next. The Voice FTW!
So long Tapuscrit!
James – You Rock – YOU ARE THE REAL WINNER – THE WORLD WILL LISTEN TO YOU SOON – CONGRATS
Yes, we will. I love James!
show officially sucks. haley couldn’t do james’s laundry. but remember who won last year and the year before? oh right i don’t either.
James’s pitch issues got the better of him. Even though he is a great performer, I think he was off key on the most number of songs out of the 3 remaining.
HA HA HA HA HA HA GO HALEY GO. you like that angela?
What about Haley? this is the first comment you that failed to bash her, Sill her stalker though!
I know!!!! hahaha angela james, suck it up!!! my Haley is soooo winning American Idol. Oh my gosh!!!
@munkispankt: You got it. Angela couldn’t face the music. Hahahahaha!
HA HA HA HA HA HA, GO HALEY GO. You like that angela?
She did not get more voters than James…she got more votes. That means that the same fanatics voted like maniacs while the civilized humans voted normally for the rest, including James. Unless each of you fanatics buys 100 copies of her CD, her sales will not be good. She does not have that many supporters…just votes from the crazy few. Huge difference. Hear the outpour of disgust that Haley got in over James? Lots of people are pissed at the outcome because more people like Haley than James.
There should have been a question mark at the end of the last sentence (as in sarcasm). Why would so many people be angry right now if they all loved Haley so much?
Angry? who? Well, I’m a bit disappointed because I was rooting for a Haley-James showdown. I guess some people are angry because they were expecting Lauren/Scotty to be eliminated. But very few were expecting Haley to be the top4. Oh my gosh, angela james, just admit it! You cannot stand against Haley Reinhart’s forces, with me as the leader! haha keep on dreaming, but Haley is just not going home! She’s sooooo winning AI. oh my gosh!!!
Haley-Lauren for the finale!!!
Given your track record so far, Angela, I think I’m safe in stating that your prediction about Haley’s success as a singer will be dead wrong, as well.
OMG IT MIGHT BE A FEMALE FINALE XD
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! waaaaahhhh the show is different without james now! i might just stop watching it cuz he was the only good one there. now haley, lauren, and mccreepy are the final 3. UGH WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE VOTING pia, and now james! :'(
Wow did this just happen? He was the only reason I watched this show. Im done now. I dont care who wins. None of the top three deserved it over James. America….. Your plain stupid!!
Whooo-hoooo! Scotty all the way!!!!!!!!!! Can’t believe Haley is in final 3…she has been bottom 3 so many times and the judges have rightfully criticized her for screaming, not connecting w/her song, bad song choice–everything I agree with. Glad Lauren made it through. I LOVE SCOTTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Haley is the only one who deserve to win.. Scotty and Lauren makes me sleep… Haley and even James are artists
Gud nite Coop, we still want to see the show
I want to see Lauren and Haley in the final. Go girls.
I sooo agree with you Darren!!!
SUCK IT RANDY!!
HALEY IS SAFE!!!
NOW SHE HAS TO WIN
This just showed the Scotty and Lauren fans that they too have to act crazy and vote 200 times a night. When American Idol started with Kelly Clarkson, nobody voted like that. Everyone just picked up the phone and voted once or twice. Ridiculous. Haley will be gone for sure now that Lauren and Scotty’s fans are pissed that she is in the mix with them.
you wish. Haley will get James votes and the country kids will split the country vote
Save your breath, Angela. Your words have no credibility.
When Kelly Clarkson won every child over 8 years old didn’t have a cell phone. If they had, Justin would have won.
And JLo! Randy was vitriolic, but JLo was trying to send Haley home, too.
I’m hoping it will be a Scotty vs. Lauren finale!!!!!
who got eliminated
shame i thought this was James season even i’m a fan of Haley. I think Scotty should go.
@CC I agree. I thought James would be in the finale. He should have been. And I was torn between Lauren and Haley as the other finalist. I think Scotty will win….but I don’t think he should. I don’t think he should get that far. He’s fine, he can sing a country song well enough…but the duet today was glaring….he was out done on a country song by a rocker because he holds the mic like it might give him cooties if it gets too close. I don’t know perhaps it’s the one gaga sang with…loosen up. James should have been in this til the end. Happy for Haley to dodge a bullet again. No thanks to RJ. And btw, some of the most unprofessional behavior from a judge ever Randy…thanks for raising the bar on Cowell’s rudeness, guess you got tired of being called soft.
“And btw, some of the most unprofessional behavior from a judge ever Randy…thanks for raising the bar on Cowell’s rudeness, guess you got tired of being called soft….”
– if Randy gonna wear Simon’s shirts, I’ll have nightmares for the rest of my life.
The only one I would even consider seeing in concert is James. Scotty is good, but I hate country. My cat makes better music then the girls this year.
hahahha…dont hate the show..
you vote so you save ur idol…
as much as I hate the “system”… what you said is the Truth.
I feel so bad for James. Haley should have been the one to go home. Scotty is my favorite, but James was second. I would have been happy if he won over Scotty if it came to that. They guys were way more talented than the girls.
I agree…I think even Scotty felt bad for him. The girls didn’t.
The girls didn’t? What the hell? Where does this CRAP come from? What is wrong with you?
This is highway robbery tris shows sucks panamá saya u suck
OMG!!! I’m never voting again!!! LOL! No way he was the best! Great performer.
Well. Sorry to see James go. I’ll be perfectly for one of the girls to win. All I wanted was for Scotty to get the homecoming hoopla. His career is made, so the girls can shine now.
Templar, Are you really surprised by this outcome?
Bunny: Yes and no. My feeling [conspiracy alert] is that the entire trash then praise Haley scenario was to incite voters to rally behind Haley. Also saw a lot of posts objecting to James going first and last instead of the normal rotation. As good as James is, there is little room in the rock echelon for a new wunderkind. And even if there happened to be room, there’s not a lot of money in rock these days. I think they wanted him gone. IMHO they’ve been pushing for Lauren from day one. Country still sells. Sorry for the overlong response.
Templar, don’t buy the idea that AI planned this to help Haley get votes AT ALL.
Even though I didn’t like the way how Randy and Jlo bit@hing Haley… I think there’s method in their madness. Remember the consecutive weeks of the girls being voted out? Jlo pleading to the viewers that she don’t want any more girls goin’ home. But give credit to the girls, there are peaking at the right time… especially Haley.
I agree completely
James should have been the American Idol. He has so much talent. America has gotten this one wrong. I am officially signing off of Idol now. Adam Lambert should have won, and Crystal Bowersox should have won. If Idol cannot get their voting done so it votes for talent and not the same computer coming in vote after vote.. I think I’ll by Pepsi and Chevrolet. Maybe that’s how the voting will change.
Haely, Lauren, and Scotty, I LOVE IT!!! happy with America’s choice!
James should have took the whole thing!!!!!!!!! I will never watch the rest of AI it NOMORE!!!!! James you will make it!! Someone will pick u up, BEST OF LUCK!!!
I agree completely with John. It’s rigged. Just like it was with Daughtry and then Adam…It SUCKS.
Once again, Idol voters failed miserably! Scottie hasn’t been good for weeks and should have gone tonight.
Who would have guessed the guys in the bottom 2 and James going home but Lauren and Haley’ fan bases were on fire all week and really pushing hard to get out the vote.
im so sick of this haley hate, im sorry but she deserves to be here and to win. im not suprized that james went home cause yes he is amazing at rock yes but i think thats it, u saw his performances last week, they sucked. haley takes a risk every week, and she’s fantastic, im not being bias, cause i used to hate haley, but she is by far the most improved contestent, james hasent grown at all. haley should win period.
You are right in what you are saying, Haley does take risks but I don’t think she’s a very good singer. She always sounds off-beat or screaming.
she got more balls than the boys were.
Scotty is in it to win it! Haley should have been the one to go, not James.
Sounds like another busted record usually expect this crap from Angela James! AKO Haleys stalker!
All votes and reviews were in his favour. The show is a scam.
They were, but as has been pointed out to me, country is the biggest thing in the U.S. That’s why Scotty held that lead for so long and remains a solid contestant.
I read an article in Rolling Stone that said country fans are the only ones still buying CDs. Kinda tells you what kind of uphill battle any contestant has who isn’t country.
Ai and the judges or should I say Scotty’s pimps are working hard to keep him thats why they always place him around schoolgirls were most of the votes come from!
Wow. James is gone. Cool…it frees up my time for the rest of the season.
They are all good this year so no one really deserved to go, I thought Scotty may have gone, but because he isnt talented, he is and he will ahve a country career either way, I just dont think he is as versitile as the others.
Before you go complaining abiut James Durbin’s elimination, just remember; he was NOT a perfect preformer. A good one, yes. But perfect? Far from it. With his pitch issues I was shocked (not surprised though) but come on! We still have SCOTTY, bleh. LAUREN (meh) and HALEY REINHART! (we all know she’s amazing)
Everyone in the top 3 deserved it JUST as much as James Durbin. At the end of the day…. This season is the best. Season. Ever.
I understand what you are saying Jamezz. He was a good performer. But, some of the songs that he sang, didn’t need all of the screaming. I’m sure he will have a career after AI.
I bet Randy and JLO are plotting their attack on Haley right now!
Susan, Please. AI did more pimping for James than any other contestant, EVER. Just like Pia, he didn’t get the vote. James is very talented & he will do great.
So its a genuine super star in the making versus a couple of Country singers. Why is America so obsessed with Country and Western music? It’s basically one melody with different lyrics all of which are cloyingly sentimental. Both Scotty and Lauren seem to be lovely kids with nice voices but will either of them seriously be seen as exceptional talents? I think not. Haley is special and a singer as good as her comes along once in a blue moon. Shame for James who I reckon has a genuine future in a rock band but the past two weeks he has been too hyped up and not focussed enough. His voice has wavered on several occasions and he really should have sung at least one ballad every week.
Ian: I wouldn’t say Americans are obsessed with country music. What I would say is that many Americans turn to country music because pop is mindless, auto tuned drivel, rap is vulgar and misogynistic, hip-hop is boring and repetitive. Country, on the other hand has clear and understandable lyrics, tells a good story, deals with family and real life themes and makes sense.
Haley CAN belt out country songs…
Country music rocks that’s why America is obsessed with it. And it’s not one melody with different lyrics.
Oh my gosh!!!! I can totally feel this..Haley Reinhart is soooo winning AI! Take that, angela james and friends! whooooohoooo!!! Me and my friends’ thousands of votes for Haley paid off! well, my guess for the top 2 would be Haley – Lauren.
Come on, Haley fans!!! I appoint myself as the president of her fans club haha! Let’s all vote for her! Haley for the win!! Oh my gosh!!!
I would rather vote for a dying cat, the cat sounds better and has more personality.
Cruel and sick commet!
oh too bad, a dying cat is not allowed to join American Idol! haha poor you
Let me guess, you think Justin Bieber is talented too…
Yes, Justin Bieber has a talent but I don’t like him as an artist.
We’re talking about Haley Reinhart here! She’s sooo winning!
I’ve been in since she sang Blue. I do feel bad for James, but they will all get something now. They are all known. I am just so happy to have someone I really like in the top 3. Everyone I have loved every year was voted off.
Yes, Old Sarah, James is gonna be successful. I love James too!
iloveHaley….can we really take you seriously when every one of your posts have “Oh my Gosh” over and over? You are obviously a minor….are you failing school with all the time spent on this site? Do you ever study or do homework? Maybe you should clean your room or help your mom instead of appointing yourself president of anything.
Oh my Gosh Angela! your answer to everyone better and smarter than you is to call them a minor here, kinda makes you pathetic!
angela james, I have tons of A’s so and I do my homeworks like before I even get home! oh my gosh is an expression, just in case you don’t know that! so what if I’m not an old lady like you? I am proud to be young and a die hard fan of Haley Reinhart! Is it wrong to have an idol who’s soooo unique, sweet, confident, honest, and a strong fighter? I wanna be like her when I grow up and I’m sure my friends, schoolmates and millions of other kids out there feel the same way!
Wow! that was a Shock!!! I thought James was the Best….wont be watching this show anymore..the best is gone!
If American Idol opened voting to Canadian, James Durbin never would have been sent home tonight. How can people over look such pure emotion and talent in an artist?? Rather disappointing and unbelievable. How can the American nation not recognize that James Durbin should have won Idol?? Just as disappointing as the night that Pia was sent home. How can it be so difficult to see talent?? Watched American Idol all season and am really disappointed at the outcome. Are American people so jelous of their own that they would rather see their own fail than succeed when they deserve it the most? James Durbin rocks and truly deserved a chance. Could no one see how spectacular his performances where? He put his soul into all he did! Open voting to Canadian viewer and you might just have a more accurate poll. James Durbin all the way. Crazy!!!!!
@Andrea – Unfortunately there’s too many teeny boppers involved in the voting… c’mon, they think Justin Bieber has talent! lol!
Oh god yes, because you Canadians are just way smarter and more cultured! Without doubt!
Your sheep are getting lonely …
Oh, and by the way, last time I checked Canada was still a part of North America, so you’re just as American as we are by birth.
What a surprise! Haley survives & James goes home.
Fellow Haley fans: Way to hang turf, just like our girl! Congradulations to all of us & all the others who responded to Jackson’s attack by voting in huge numbers. Thank you… it’s now a better world for me.
I will miss James. I’m not a metal fan but James goes way beyond that & it will be, by no means, the last we will hear from him.
I know fatboy! Haley fans just really united and made sure she won’t be losing American Idol! We all got mad of how Randy sooo criticized her and for that, I’m guessing she got the top votes in this season. And let’s not forget that even Nigel sooooo love Haley’s performances. Oh my gosh, let’s do the same think next week and push Haley to be in the top 2 together with Lauren. Haley for the win!!!
1 screamer down, 1 growler to go!
Whatever!
Haley’s next. See ya. You stink
Mindy, you are so mature…for an 8 year old.
Yea mindy and two boring country singers for the finale…. Yehey!!! Which will bore me to death. I hope Lauren will stop pausing each high note to grab some air… and stop creeping me out..
Yea mindy and two boring country singers for the finale…. Yehey!!! I hope Lauren will stop pausing each high note to grab some air… and stop creeping me out..
lol, that made me laugh….. but I think your wrong.
growler to go ahead
2 crounty singers to go home
Wonder where James’ votes will go?
No where. Those peeps will not vote anymore because ALL along we were voting for the Idol, now. It doesn’t matter.
James fans should show their support by not voting. Reveal your support publicly to James by showing a drop in the # of votes. As a Canadian I was unable to vote but will ahow my support by not be watching the remainder of the season and have already sent comment to AI home page.
I think this is a great idea – James fans should not vote! Who cares who wins now.
yep.
I’m taking my marbles and going home. Waaaaaaahhhhhh. How pathetic people.
I think this could be very good for Haley
My phone will not be picked up for any of the others ! The votes will go from 70 mil down to about 40 mil, if we all stick together on this one! James you are the real winner!
If the total votes really does drop from 70m to 40m, that would suggest that James held 30m votes. If that was the case, James would still be in it to win it. What happened was that James fan base didn’t get out the vote while Haley’s, Lauren’s and Scotty’s fans voted a lot. James does remind me of Adam Lambert because of his showmanship, but Adam has the better voice and even screamed in tune, something James hasn’t conquored yet. Going to be interesting though for the next two weeks. Scotty or a dark horse?
i am done voting.
So if James’ fan base leaves or doesn’t vote for Haley we get an all country final
I refuse to watch anymore…
i agree
Byebye Nihbar, byebye James fans. Vote for Haley please!
Well i can tell you be prepared because alot of James Fans including myself are done . I won’t be picking up the phone for any of the others. The votes will go from 70 million to about 40 million next week. I don’t play that game. There is no one that i would want to win thats left. It’s all on you guys good luck! ” Do you really think you can make us vote us mr cowboy? Well, Yippee ki-yay,mf! lol
So? That isn’t going to change the outcome.
I know Temp but its discusting! Idol cheats no matter what the phone votes are. I read a huge article last night on Idol. It’s rigged!!! Scotty look out a girl is gonna win this year !
Well, as for me – Idon’t care anyways. Makes no difference! Nobody is in I would see as an idol! No way I wouldspend any money on either of 3 left contestants!
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Why do you have to call her names? You should be able to make your point , disagree with the votes and still be respectful. I really don’t understand comments like this.
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I agree – Its clear to me that most people dont know real talent – James is awesome – clearly outshines both Haley and Lauren!!!
I think they set it up for a girl to win. Next week lets all turn off tvs and no voting see how Idol loses viewers. Time to make a stand !!!
Now why on earth would I want to do that?
I pity you. You have so much hate in you.
My apologies Admin, perhaps I vented too quickly and vulgarly.
I really like Lauren…but I love Scotty. However…I would have liked to have seen a James/Scotty finale. However, I didn’t like the comments James made. What he has done was done before…Adam Lambart. They all need to remember…they aren’t stars yet…but stars in the rough. Go Scotty!!!
Because she’s better. It’s pretty simple actually she has had multiple performances that have been deemed some of the top of all time and she is the only one out of these finalist to get a standing Ovation and again she has gotten multiple so yea that’s why she made it over James. Not saying he should have gone I actually wanted A James Haley finally cause Scottys boring and hasn’t changed since his audition and Lauren honestly is years behind the others
I like Haley but i want james and haley get to the final together.. this is wrong.. its exactly just like what happenned with Pia… HALEY FANS don’t stop voting!
HALEY!!!! NOT A CHANCE SHE WILL LOSE NOW! OMG! I’M THRILLED TO THE BONE FOR THAT GIRL!
RANDY — IN YOUR FACE YOU SOB
I am shocked!!!!!!!!!! Did this really happen?Well now that James is gone I will not watch anymore.
Me too..James was the best among ’em all..
so sad! won’t watch AI anymore… james was the best
I’ll watch but no one gets my vote anymore.
I’m with you on this one! Lets all not vote for any of the others and see how many votes get lost. James was the one and Idol has lost it’s best . They made it where 2 girls were left so they can have a female winner this year. All you out there that are mad at this, this show has been rigged for a female to win this year. Time for a boycott against Idol!Scotty look out you will be gone next week because this is a big time set up. You guys will see .
🙁 James was the best!
He was! IS the best. Ill watch but not vote
How americans blows my mind……. Let’s see Bush – president …… Lauren and Haley over James….. Can’t wait to hear who wins…… I certainly will not be watching…. I would hope for ability to sell music it will be James #1 and Scotty #2…….
Haley VS Country music!
meaning that she can sing different genres as opposed to the other two.
I am so freaking ticked it’s unreal!
If anyone deserved to win, it was James!
He’s the ONLY original one. Too many people sound like Lauren and Scotty.
And what the heck is Haley doing on there?
She can’t sing worth a freaking crap. I hate her growling, I hate her ugly face, I hate her, period. James was the ONLY good one.
The others were just there for fluff.
Screw American Idol.
I hate it.
Ugly comment girl !!! its just a show… And they will sell their music anyways, so just enjoy!
Mature, really mature. It’s America’s fault he went home, not Haley’s. What the F did she ever do to you??
James Durbin is gone? Goodbye, ratings.
yep!
Idol your ratings are done!! Get use to it!!
I’m in shock, what happened is because of Haley, people stopped to vote for James the best, expecting a final Scotty and James. It is a girls’ final, I do not like. my heart con Scotty.
Don’t you DARE blame this on Haley…she already gets blamed for Precious Pia leaving. This is AMERICA’S FAULT! Period.
So sad about your exit James! We loved you more than anyone and know you have a fantastic career ahead of you! Idol was just your stepping stone.
Thank goodness. I won’t have to coax my cat from under the bed when James is screeching.
You made my Day XD
I haven’t laughed that much about a comment here in weeks! Thanks
I think James signed his exit papers by trying to sing Journey. Way too big for him and anyone who grew up in the 70’s knows that no one can touch Steve Perry’s voice…perfect in everyway…pitch, volume, and clarity. From someone who still listens to Journey, that song last night just sounded off in some way.
only few people can sing like Steve Perry and James wasn’t one of them…
James has been an inspiration to all of those with Asperges/Turettes/autism. He is right: he did work his butt off every single week. I can’t even imagine how hard it was to keep everything under control for him. The best singer never seems to win on Idol. He is in excellent company. He made this season memorable for me.
This is final proof that we have gone insane.
This shouldn’t have even been close. James was by far the best.
James had the best voice, best range and was the best performer.
This is a sad day.
James, you will go far..We love you.. best of luck.
This is the most stupid part of this show, sent out James was so WRONG!!!! Stupid, idiot, I’m done!!!!
Jamezz – Are you deaf? Haley? C’mon, she must’ve bj’d someone to get where she is…
You are a sad, ignorant, and desperate little person.
grow up Nihbar. If you can just hear yourself…you’re pathetic!
Sad to see James go. But happy that Haley is still in! Why won’t that singing Alfred Neuman just DIE? I really wanted a James/Haley, Casey/James, Casey/Haley finale. But it looks like it’s not going to happen. dang it.
Gosh, how many rednecks are there with phones? Scotty? Pfft.
Just can’t believe Scotty won out over James. B-O-R-I-N-G People really want to listen to that drool on the radio? Seriously, The Voice is so much more credible. Check it out…James should’ve won Idol this year. Too bad he didn’t audition for The Voice.
this freaking board sucks, can’t post. goodbye
pia was first competition, then Casey and the truth was my favorite and what was james now? when it became removed casey was very horrible because his talent is not very often, I thought that if anyone should have won Debio be james . what a disappointment that of scotty because women just say he is cute and has beautiful eyes but comments from pia, casey, and James were: Wow, that is a talent that comes from the soul. then tell me if is it correct that scotty continue in the competition? (Hey do not say that scotty singing badly, it’s just the only ones left are better than him)
that was a horrible injustice. I won’t be watching the finale now that James has been ousted. Something terribly wrong with that picture.
James should have been the next American Idol. This was an EPIC FAIL!!!!!!!!!! James has more talent then the other three… Thanks for another disappointing year Idol… signing off now. WE’RE DONE!!! Please check back in a 18-months to see who has sold more records…
all votes from james will go to haley and country votes are divided between scotty and lauren.
James sorry, you was my seconde favorite. the person who has to make it is HALEY!!
please vote her
Don’t be so sure! A lot of James voters were first time ever voting on this show, because of what he brought in! I would bet that more than 40% of those people will not vote again this season!
dont be to much,,,
more than 40%..?? LMAO
where is the “40%” voters that you talked about??
in fact, James has been eliminated,, LOL
“all votes from james will go to haley” not mine I’m done…
No WAY is American Idol sending home who America votes for! The do what they want!
I am just…I don’t…I can’t even think straight. I was resigned to the fact that Lauren or Haley would be leaving. I did NOT see this coming. I really, really, really wanted the girls to be top 3 with JAMES. Who outperforms Scotty in every way. Even though Scotty is technically a better singer than James, James at least sang with a wide range of notes…and he is the best performer of the season. I am so upset…I did NOT want to lose James Durbin tonight…he was the one who really knew how to put on a show!!! We will miss you, James!! Go find your superstardom and SHOW US HOW WRONG WE ALL WERE TO LET YOU GO!!!!
Love you James!
Really? Scotty is “technically” a better singer than James? Are you tone deaf? Scotty has such limited range it’s laughable. How many hayseeds are texting multiple votes for Scotty? I like country music but…not his style of country. Maybe they should create a Country Idol for those who don’t listen to mainstream music.
I know, I know Maya…I agree with you! I said that same thing to my mother, James’ number 1 fan…I said that Scotty is a technically better singer than james, but that’s because he stays inside his comfort notes, while James tackled ALL the notes…sure he went pitchy on some but at least he ATTEMPTED THEM!! I have no doubt that if Scotty attempted even half of the notes James rocked, I wouldn’t be saying that technically Scotty is a better singer. Scotty just won’t push himself, and should not be rewarded for that. James should have been rewarded for at least trying and for pushing himself!!
Pink Floyd exposed the nasty side of show biz in the album ‘Wish You Were Here’. This is exactly what we witnessed today! The show is a damn machine that declares its allegiance to ‘American talent’ but in reality HATES an independent stand and cares about talent only to the extent the latter is fully under control of the network. It seems to me that James is JUST TOO TALENTED AND INDEPENDENT for the network. Again!What a disaster for AI! Watched this show this year only because thought a real talent will get through but ALAS, THE POLITICS OF IT ALL. Didn’t kiss asses enough, it seems. Will never watch the show again.
Nice!
You said it Marina! Couldn’t agree more.
Wow…this pisses me off. Now its almost set to have scotty lauren, when damn sure should have been haley james in the finale. WTF….sooooo mad. If haley doesnt win im forever switching to x factor
* James was the Best * You’re a Big Star!
sad that James was eliminated.. won’t watch AI anymore
BWAHAHAHAHAHA! SUCK IT, HALEY HATERS! SUCK IT, JackLo! SUCK IT, DawgBreath!
Hate to see James go. Should have been Hayseed packing his bags, but I’m giddy with glee that those conniving dirtbag judges lost their gambit to derail Haley!
If there is a god, Scotty will be next. He shouldn’t have made it to the top 12.
America you got it WRONG! You have no clue about who should and deserves to win. You continue to vote those who are cute, sing ok and can become sugar-coated, manufactured artists. I can’t vote as I don’t live in the US, but you continue to look at the contestants through rose-coloured glasses.
You did it when you voted Adam Lamber to come second and his career has taken off way outdoing the winner. You did it when you voted Daughtry off, whose career again far out weighs the winner. You did it when you voted Jennifer Hudson off…
Problem is that you cannot think outside of the box and you voted because you like the look of someone!
I will NEVER purchase anything any of the remaining 3 bring out because it’s already out there. The only artist who will have an INTERNATIONAL career will be James Durbin, just like Adam Lambert has had.
Typical…..you have no clue! GO JAMES….
Yep! Agree 🙂
I adree with you Debby this is a very sad night. I’m not voting for any of the others and i hope Idol goes down hill. Idol is a lie!
No disrepect but Haley can’t sing so y she still on there I mean realli dude!
You’re joking? She’s clearly a great vocalist. What are you listening to? The girl is good, dude.
I thought that with Lauren getting the lions share of the country vote Scotty would go home this week but James’ fans let him down this week since the two boys were likely very close in votes this week.
I’m in shock, what happened is because of Haley, people stopped to vote for James the best, expecting a final Scotty and James. It is a girls’ final, I do not like. my heart con Scotty.:(
Although my favorite is Scotty, I cannot believe that Haley got more votes than James!!! The Idol voting system is a complete Joke. I hope that X-factor uses the same format that they use in England, where each vote cost you money. They could donate profits to charity & get a more legitimate vote count. Unfortunately they won’t because they like to brag about the millions of votes even if they come from a much smaller number of actual individual voters!
No disrepect but Haley can’t sing so why she still on there I mean really dude!
America blame idol they let people vote over and over just so they can say that 70 million people voted. What a joke if people could only vote once, you would have counts of maybe 20 million and that is giving them credit they dont deserve. This was fixed so nigels favorite would stay and the true idol would be sent home. James IS STILL THE AMERICAN IDOL. He has more tallent than the rest. Send Hailey home she must be giving Nigel special behind the camera ———————-. You can put in your own ideas.
Wow…this pisses me off. Now its almost set to have scotty lauren, when da*n sure should have been haley james in the finale. WTF….sooooo mad. If haley doesnt win im forever switching to x factor
BWAHAHAHAHAHA! SsUCK IT, HALEY HATERS! SssUCK IT, JackLo! SsssUCK IT, DawgBreath!
Hate to see James go. Should have been Hayseed packing his bags, but I’m giddy with glee that those conniving dirtbag judges lost their gambit to derail Haley!
If there is a god, Scotty will be next. He shouldn’t have made it to the top 12.
Amen…Finally, someone’s got their head screwed on straight…once again Amen
Wow…this pis**s me off. Now its almost set to have scotty lauren, when da*n sure should have been haley james in the finale. WTF….sooooo mad. If haley doesnt win im forever switching to x factor
Until Americans realise that the voting system in American Idol is wrong, the right person may or may not win. It has to be one vote per person, or three votes on a preferential system.
How on earth can you call yourself a democratic country with votes rigged by the voters themselves????.
James had the least talent in a very talented bunch, it was as simple as that. And what about an all-girl final? After all that talk about how gals can’t win this show!
Go Lauren!
James, you had my vote every week– you are the most passionate and dedicated of all the contestants… you deserved to be in the final two and the American Idol… just keep doing what you love… you have a genuine talent and many people who believe in you… and who knows, your loss tonight may even work out to your advantage…. you’re a man of integrity so it will be alright!
Dear God, please teach me to like Haley, I’m so tired of being disappointed in American Idol! Thank you. Amen.
Just picture her dipped in chocolate. Mmmmmmmmmm…. Choooooooooocolate!
yea without that sour puss face shes always making! Lauren is really pretty.
I love chocolate, even more now. 😉
Lauren sang better and looked prettier tonight in their duet than Haley.
Whoa indeed. Haley and James should’ve been the final 2 (i don’t particularly like his range, but he surely is a very good performer).
Scotty, except for “Gone” and “That’s all right”, has bored me to near death since the beginning.
As for Lauren, I find her rather “safe”, instead of plane boring. I don’t appreciate that though. She is a good singer and has great potential, but her teenage insecurities hold her back, a lot (e.g. “Unchained melody”).
And last but not least, my personal favorite. Nice range, big lungs, stands up for herself (i don’t get why some perceived her as arrogant), consistent (her worst were still better than some of scotty’s or lauren’s best), and if we were to pick the top 5 perfomances of the whole season, haley would easily have 3 in there (e.g. “house of the rising sun”, “piece of my heart”, “benny and the jets”, “i who have nothing”, “rolling in the deep”, “beautiful”, “earth song”, i mean… c’mon!).
Sorry for the mistakes. It’s not my first language.
Adiós.
Im over with watching american idol this is stupid they always sent the great ones home? Al is done and just boring now wont watch this show anymore!!
Good luck james on your career
The world does not need another country western singer!
Sure they do!
P-L-E-A-S-E How can you listen to that? It’s simply boring and generic. Imagine if all the contestants had similar voices singing that twangy drivel.
Farewell to James. I will truly miss you, this made me so sad. Scotty needed to go. James your talent is undeniable and you will prove so to all of America. As for Hailey, I’m glad she is still in the competition to spite Randy. Way to go Hailey. I hope some of James’s votes go to Hailey to help equal out the CMT awards.
No. I voted for James week after week. He is a true American Idol. I wlll watch but NOT vote. Scotty is a shoe-in. If he left 10th or 1st he will get a music contact and make it regardless, he has a professional voice.
You are right, as a country singer only. Like I was saying the CMA in Nashville.
Ms. Lopez, why the tears? Your mantra since the top 12 has always been “Keep the girls.” Well, now you have two girls in the final three that have far less talent than the person eliminated tonight. Do you always cry when you get what you want?
let me guess next weeks theme will be country
Oh man, that would be awesome. I just posted this at the end of the page. Haley would blow them both out of the water. She can do either.
I stopped watching American Idol back in season 5 when they sent Chris home.. Now I started watching again and they sent James…. I guess I will be back by 2015…. The good thing is James will be as succesful as Chris
I agree James has an undeniable talent and will be successful. I am so disappointed, he is a true performer. Scotty should have gone home. My vote will go to Haily.
Absolutely. I love Haley and Scotty’s cute and all, but he needs to go!
Haley made my hounds howl when she sang. The screeching and growling really freaked them out!
Probably your dogs have better taste in music than you do.
Oh I don’t know, we all LOVE Scotty!
AKA Alfred E. Newman
AKA – Dopey Opie
Put them in the garage next week.
Hahahahahaa! Good one, Old Sarah!!
I agree. Haley is terrible. She uses her growls as a entire sentence, instead of the punctuation mark it should be.
I’m so bummed about James going home. I will go to his concerts I will buy his music. You watch, Haley will be forgotten by next year!
Bleck!
No, I don’t think so. Her fans really like her VOICE and her MUSIC, we don’t dwell on who they are or are not as people. Because who they are doesn’t mean sh*t when it’s their voice on the radio…Haley’s fans will be loyal, wait and see.
Seriously? Wants make a public wager?
Ai and Country music vs Haley!
I suspect that the people who like Haley so much, are the same type of people who liked Taylor Hicks!!
idiot. she’s the only entertaining singer left.
Just wrong. I love Katharine Mcphee. I hated Hicks and Kris Allen and also Paul McDonald. Adam Lambert and Haley are my favorites ever. I also like Kelly and Carrie but not my faves.
Jeremy! Name calling, YOU ARE definitely A Haley fan.
idiot think about it. Its the same thing that happened to chris daughtry being eliminated and taylor hicks becoming safe. Haley is the worst one out of the 3 though how much i despise scotty’s repetitiveness he has a better voice than her and so does lauren.
Not me. Never liked him.
You would suspect wrong my dear!
Haley, really. She had no business in the top three. James is Already a star, keep “Rocking”.
Idol will now be a borefest – I’m done watching it without James.
Let’s all say goodbye to Stacey!
No.James consistantly gave great performances and awesome vocals. It will be a bit boring for sure.
bye stacey
Bye Stacey.
This is a sample of Haley’s fan(actics) attitude, even though she was voted to top three they are still extremely rude to other posters who do not agree with the outcome! This will not get you votes from James fans-hope you are thinking about that.
I would not give my votes to Haley because I think her fans actions leave alot to be desired.
Diana, I really don’t understand your animosity towards Haley, I have only seen a few Haley fans that tear down the others, which I assume are teenagers themselves. I have seen more tearing down of Haley on this site and don’t know how you can say that. I feel all should just root for their fav’s and quit the nasty comments directed towards all of them.
I think the top 4 are all talented. Each have their own weaknesses as well as strengths. Though my favs are Lauren and Haley, I find James to be very talented and entertaining, he will make it for sure, maybe its for the better, who knows who is in the wings to sign him, he is bankable. As for Scotty whether he wins or not, he is heading to Nashville and I am sure he will develop into a great entertainer.
I just wish people can give an opinion without being making mean and unsubstantiated comments. That is so hurtful to the people who are family and friends of the contestants who may be reading these posts.
So please here on out why don’t we comment on their talent and presentation and not what we assume the type of person they are or what the look on their face means at any given time. Its just not right.
James will be fine. Calm down. He’s on the gravy train without a doubt!
We don’t care if you watch, it’s your comments that should stop.
I guess some people can’t stand to hear the truth. Please tell me how many time Haley was in the bottom – I lost count.
Can you count?
4 times my dear, FREAKING 4 times! And I am sure she was bottom on the night they delivered the results in no particular order.
I agree with most here. What the heck?! Some of the best left this competition early, Daughtry, Lambert. I will watch but vote no more.
Lambert was in the finale. Just saying
Ther is no way Haley beat out James.Something is defenitely wrong in the voting.James has never even been in the bottom three now all of a sudden he is.People know this is wrong and something should be done about it. Haley has been in the bottom three a few times but James has never been.Go figure. He should be in not her.This ruined my faith in the votes being done correctly. The judges even knew it was wrong by the looks on their faces. I will not be watching this show again because it is not done fairly.Good Luck James cause I’m sure some record company will want to sign you up. You deserve it.
I agree 100%. Haley is nothing compared to James. Scotty should win now. If Haley doesn’t go home next week I’m thru and will go to X factor.
Blah… blah… blah…
This commin from a Parrot! REALLY.
just kidding..haley’s great…i’m just stupid and deaf to like james durbin..sorry my bad
Agree with you all the way, he was my favorite from day one. Will not vote for any of the three who remain.
I do feel that Jame’s will come out ahead of the game because of his amazing talent & visions, and do agree with you about something being really wrong. Jame’s is BRILLIANT! But now he is free to to get going on his long and prolific career that he has ahead of him.
R u 4real,Scotty is boring and repetitive with his country crooning and his laughable demeanor. Scotty, quit and go to CMT
Yes X Factor for me…hope they have better voting rules.
bye littlemomma
Adios little mama.
There is a way that Haley beat out James. Did you watch? James is out! Haley is in!
Look, James peaked three weeks ago and hasn’t been at the top of his game since. That’s just how I see it! When Haley scorched the earth with HOTRS — James was toast. She won my votes, as well as many others, from that point on. I was hoping it would be Scotty tonight; I really do admire and respect James’ talent far more then Opie…but that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.
Good luck James! I know you had a blast and I’m truly so happy for for all the love you got while competing on AI.
So disappointed! James should have been at least the top three. No longer watching idol. Who cares at this point!
yeah, I’m disapoointed too. I will watch but NOT vote because James deserved the AI tittle and got all my votes week after week. I am done voting.
bye frenchie
Hasta la vista frenchie!
James is good, but he quit amazing us. Look at the career Daughtry has. James has the same thing ahead and he won’t be beholden to AI. He is in great shape.
You are right as Daughtry is so successful and my daughter actually met him at one of his concerts and he told her that he was glad he didn’t have to have the Idol ties. He would of had less freedom to do his own thing.
I completely disagree with the voting. How is Haley still there? I live in Chicago, but there’s no way I will celebrate her, because she does not deserve to be in Top 3. James was consistant every week, while Haley was not. She was cocky and gave the judges attitude when they tried to critique her. I hope Scotty or Lauren can win, because they have the talent. I’m sure James will have a recording contract regardless, but I feel bad that he had to be the one sent home. Does anyone else think the final 3 was rigged so there is a better chance for a girl winner?
Don’t be ridiculous! James fans just didn’t vote enough. I will miss him but I like Haley, too. I think Scotty will win and make the whole season a waste of time!
I agree Cecil… a total waste of time for sure, since we all know Scotty is the winner… Now how will it look knowing everyone in the top 13.. even in the top 24 was better than him??
I agree with you Gabby!! I don’t like Haley’s attitude at all!! She comes across being snotty and thinking she deserves something she don’t. Not a fan of her singing either! James has it all!! He’s a true performer and it shows he has a heart. He really feels what he sings!! Haley is just making noise! Don’t really care who wins at this point…I’m from GA and I like Lauren, but she just seems too young. Great voice now that she’s really letting go..but still too young. Scotty is ok, but he kinda comes across a little cocky too. Just my opinion….
no
Scotty … sucks … face it !!!
with over 10 million more votes than last week and jacob lusk voters adding a wild card – no i dont think its rigged, i think a lot of people were voting based on JUST LAST NIGHT PERFORMANCES. if i take a breath (james elimination knocked the wind out of me) and look at just last night, the women really kicked it up a knotch – the costumes, the BEST orchestration on haley’s i who have nothing, and laura’s dramatic opening on the last show of the night all add up to the upset.
It is against the law to mess with the votes.
The Government is not involved on this, come on! The executive producers can do whatever the heck they want to do, we just sit back and hear what they say, but nobody knows for sure how the voting went besides them.
lol in your face Randy Jackson!! well now who cares about the judges’s comments (except for Steven Tyler, I respect the gentleman) this man knows music in and out. he can see talents. Sorry for the other 2 judges, Jennifer is a great performer but not a singer, Randy is a failed producer. Randy can’t see talents thats why he is not a succesfull producer.
The producers and other singers like these top 3, Sherly Crow has an eye on Scotty now. She is preparing something big for him and Niegel praised Hailey’s performance. Adam Lambert liked her as well. Lauren was praised by Kelly Clarkson. So yeah Jennifer and Randy eat that!!!!
i agree with you!
it might get deleted soon so please read my comments dearest people =)
That won’t get deleted Nathan. Well said!
Will not be watching anymore
you’re right! i won’t be watching anymore, not with Scotty still around! what is america thinking to keep him on the show?? but then again, come to think of it> those past contestants that still stay in the limelight after the show, mostly not winners too! Take Adam Lambert for example > he’s making tremendously well compare to Kris Allen > who is like never even exist al all!? Now i just can’t wait to see what X Factor has to offer
Do a little research and see how many former finalists are in Nashville. Carrie, Bo, Bucky, Danny, Kellie P., Melinda, Casey J., Kelly C., etc. Country is where it’s at. Scotty isn’t going away.
Another one joining the ranks of Idol-leavers. James was not my favorite, but last night I had to turn off the volume to get rid of Haley’s grunting and growling. She could be good if she stopped that and all the judges need to step up to the plate like Randy did and say “please stop grunting”. At least they could use the Paula approach and say “you look beautiful tonight and your voice is beautiful, but you would be so much better if you stop grunting and growling into the microphone.” Instead, the judges are too afraid to give honest feedback and any honest feedback or anything perceived as being negative only brings more votes to the person that needs to listen and respond to feedback.
I hope that Haley wins and hangs a big fat $1 mill contract around their necks for records no one will buy.
Welcome back Simon and Paula. Lets get some honest talent and some honest feedback back and make it work in the XFactor. AI is done when good performers are penalized because of one honest judges’ feedback.
I hope she wins, too!
Its funny how you speak for EVERYONE when you say no one will buy it because frankly, I will buy it and I am sure that other people will buy it too. She is in the Top 3 after all!
I’ve been buying it Garbo, so put that in your pipe and smoke it!
Sooo sorry Garbo, my comment was directed to Gabby.
Sorry thousand times.
Ok, so that makes 2 CD’s sold… hahahahaha! I hope she wins and the producers lose a lot of money, then they’ll start thinking seriously about changing the voting system so the judges – who actually know about music – have a say on the results outcome. Her voice is annoying and she can’t deliver on stage. She will march her way up and down the stage during a concert and, quite frankly not a lot of people will be able to take that for more than few minutes!
I was rooting for James to win but I have voted for Haley since she sing “Blue”, last night I along with my friends voted super hard for her. Not sure if Haley can beat the country voting block but likely to get into the finals if we continue to vote hard.
How does one “vote hard”?…lol
I hope she wins too. I will buy everything she puts out.
CJ and Dianna You are both right. I will not vote for anyone else because James is the best. I definately will buy his CD and go to his concerts. Best of luck to you James. I love You.
James if you are out there and you are reading any of these, i’m going to miss you . You had my vote from day one. You are a wonderful performer and an amazing singer. Now you can start making it big. Don’t ever give up , you are so talented ! I’m not crossing over to give anyone else your votes because you are so crazy good nothing can compare. Your phone will be ringing soon. Keep your dream alive!
Thanks CJ you said exactly what I have been thinking –I’m with you –I’m not giving my votes to anyone else
I’ll be first in line to buy his cd & see his concerts!
i agree CJ and diana.
does anyone know when xfactor starts. i am done with AI.
I’m not sure when that starts. But if i find out i’ll let you know.
IM SO PISSED 😐 WONT BE WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL NOW THAT THE REAL IDOL WAS ALREADY SENT PACKING. 😐 STUPID VOTERS. 😐
goodbye morgan
Morgan, can’t agree more to your comment! Let’s us all dump American Idol and switch to X Factor with Simon and Paula again! 🙂
June: XFactor is a fall show and finishes before Idol starts. Pretty empty threat. Everyone is going to watch idol next year.
Cry me a damn river you bunch of sore losing babies!
Sadly missed! NOT.
Ciao ciao lil Morgan.
this morgan girl is a bit childish, isn’t she? stupid voters? did you vote last night, morgan? if you did then you called yourself stupid??
bye morgan, we would not miss one of your tinkerbell vote? it would not kill. keep your barbie safe you would not want chuck to come in the middle of the night, would you 😉
this morgan girl is a bit childish, isn’t she? stupid voters? did you vote last night, morgan? if you did then you called yourself stupid??
bye morgan, we would not miss one of your tinkerbell vote? it would not kill. keep your barbie safe you would not want chuck to come in the middle of the night, would you 😉
Morgan keep your windows close. Like Nathan said, Chucky will come over to your place tonight screaming by your bed singing metal songs with his black electrical guitar. His eyes will roll out for you, his heart will come out of his mouth…just for you, our little morgan
Bye Morgan! “Don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord splits ya”
Goodbye Morgan!
You know what. This is not american idol’s fault. James Durbin fans is pretty much sure that he is safe for the next round. That is why fans of James Durbin they are so relax/confident that he can make it to the final. What about Haley’s fan on the other way, they keep on voting her non stop. That’s the reason why Haley is still on the game and competing for the title. Again James Durbin is the best of them all. This is a vote-to-win competition, the more you vote for your idol the big chances of winning the title..
Well said Daniel.
yes…it is the fault of james’ fans who did not vote…you have no business complaining now…bohohoho…
I cannot believe that James is off the show. He is and was the best. I think something is fishy in the voting, as I called so many times and never could get through for James. We will never watch Idol again. How can you trust them??? I’m sure James will do good on his own, but the point is he is so much better than Haley and Lauren. He was always on top, how could this happen???
bye kathie for now and forever
Adieu, Kathie! 😉
Adam Lambert, Siobhan Magnus and Now James Durbin…Real artists don’t win, Generic singers do
Please add Crystal Bowersox to that list.
Puleeze—her guest performance on idol was pitiful.
I thought her guest performance was excellant. Thought I would have loved her to sing Speak Now instead, which is my fav off of her cd
I liked her performance. Didn’t watch when she competed. I’m sorry I didn’t.
Oh I loved Siobhan Magnus. I had a crush on her 🙂
She was my favorite too.
Oh! I’m ecstatic for Haley!!! :DD Can’t stop smiling. lol.
Kinda sad for James tho.
But all in all I’m really happy for the top 3. :> Especially Haley. I can’t be happier if she makes it to the Top 2 tho. :DD
I am glad she made it. Just to tick off the judges. Except Tyler.
agreeeeeee~~~~ 😛
it means….james is not the best singer! for me hecan perform but quality of the voice nothing!
stupid zeah.
WHOS THIS MORGAN GIRL? KNOCK KNOCK ON THE HEAD. WHY DO YOU KEEP CALLING STUPID? ARE YOU?
WHOS THIS MORGAN GIRL? KNOCK KNOCK ON THE HEAD. WHY DO YOU KEEP CALLING PEOPLE STUPID? ARE YOU?
If you are out there Randy jlo and Tyler i can’t watch the show amymore, to many mistakes with Idol. You guys are great but Idol is beginning to look like a huge setup for a girl to win this year. James should not have gone home tonight.
americans doesn’t have no taste in music at all jamnes derseve to win this hands down scotty should be the one should be send home americans you made a veary big mistake
hey dont blame us the americans. ru not americans yourself? come on now! be mature!
Horrible just horrible, seriously it was James durbins to lose. Haley people really Haley better than James not on this planet. As a matter of fact pia toscano is better than both of the girls left.
Well said gaelyn thomson! i couldn’t agree more! Americans don’t use their ears to listen, they only know who’s cute and not cute! too bad! Scotty should go but he stayed! just like Kris Allen. Not going anywhere even if he should win in the end. He will disappear from the limelight as soon as the show’s over!
I am extremely sorry to see James voted off. He has been the ONLY one to have consistently good performances every week, and even the judges have stated this fact. I was completely shocked with this weeks results, James has never come in close to the bottom in votes and then all of sudden he is out??? That just doesn’t make sense to me. After this and of course with Pia being voted off as well, I am beginning to wonder how “real” these results are, and from what I have read here I am not the only one!
To James: Dude you absolutely ROCK!! I really felt that you truly deserved to be the next American Idol!! But even though you didn’t make it to the finale, with your talent and your passion for music you will still have an amazing career, so never quit!!!
Sorry but James often sang flat – the judges did him no favours by fawning over his performances when some of them were dreadful.
Jeremy doesn’t know what fawning means.
wrong! the judges praise him every week. but in fact, some of his performances were not good at all
Top 3 should me Pia,James and Scotty!
JAMES DURBIN SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE HOME!
Do Haley fans actually listen to her singing, or do they just think she is cute? Can ANYONE compare her to a Leona Lewis, Celine Dion, Mirah Carey or Whitney Houston. I wish her well, but lets get real.
How many voice lessons has she had? I suspect Celine Dion, Mirah Carey and the rest you named all had years of training. Give her some slack.
Years of training??? Are you kidding?? Read some bios on the above singers. Leona for example, just won the X-Factor in England while working at a Pizza joint
actually haley has been singins with her parents band since she was eight.
I compare Haley to Adele and a bit of Janis Joplin, a bit of Etta James’ style. I am a woman and her looks are not taken into account only her talent.
Not everyone has to sing like Mariah or Leona.
Correct, but a so called “Idol” should have the same talent.
I will take Adele over Leona Lewis, Celine Dion, Mirah Carey or Whitney Houston, granted they are great singers but I love the blues and they are not putting out blues songs but Pop canned music with good vocals now and then.
Love Adele also, was only using a FEW examples.
I don’t know Celine does a great job on All By Myself.
I have listened to Bennie and the Jets 186 times since I purchased it. Along with Blue at 140 etc. She is very addicting artist.
I was totally suprised tonight. I just knew that James and Scotty would be in the top 3 and either Haley or Lauren would be going home. I was really pulling for Lauren and was so relieved when she was first. I just knew it would be Haley; but, then she was named as one of the top 3. I’m assuming that James’ fans didn’t vote as often and probably gave their votes to keep Haley so they could have a James/Haley final. You have to vote!!! I used all my 50 votes last night for Lauren. She sounded great tonight! Her voice overpowered Haley…GO LAUREN!!!!
I thought James’ version of Love Potion #9 was fantastic last night. Haley’s second song was also great. Lauren’s first song rounded out my top 3. Scotty was completely lackluster last night. I didn’t expect him to go but when he was up there with James I figured it had to be Scotty.
Very surprising. The young girls have thrown support behind the girls, the old folks like Scotty. Oh well, all the bad sports know how we Pia supporters felt.
Really.
Hey. I love Scotty, but I don’t vote for him.
I am very pleased with the results. Despite the Judges bias, Haley’s fans came thru. Yes! I am really disliking Randy! Now hopefully, she’ll get Durbin’s votes too. I don’t feel sorry for James – he’ll get picked up and continue a recording career.
Just want to comment on Gaga’s mentoring. She was great finally some good critiques and helpful hints.
I was thinking the same thing that Gaga was a great mentor. She seems a very likeable person, though not real fond of her dressing style; but she seemed to really help some of the contestants and gave great advice.
I will not give any of my votes to anyone, James in my estimation was the best anf therefore I will not be voting for anyone else
STUPID SHOW. STUPID VOTERS.
are you not American? if you are then dont call yourself STUPID?
—and some stupid posters—-
Morgan did you vote, like Nathan said you just called yourself stupid!
I actually agree that you are.
Morgan is everywhere saying hateful words..STUPID THIS, STUPID THAT. grow up morgan bleh 😀
Now is time for me to say “I told you so!”. Have a good night.
I just realized needs some explination. I told you that the judge are afraid to say something to James, however America did. He was just screaming, no vocal there and used to much artifacts. I thank you all the voters that make my point. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for Scotty, because I prdict that next round, Lauren is out, then Haley.
lauren or scotty has to go home next .their country votes will be divided. i hope it will be lauren and scotty in the final, but i just can’t see it.
Well, I was very surprised! I do not think this show will last much longer. Too bad, I used to love it!! There really is something wrong here! On the up-side, James will be fine!! He will be awesome! He will be on to bigger and better things! (as soon as he gets done with “AI” contract. WE will see a lot of this young man.
All 4 are great singers. So, of course, a great singer had to go. Next week another great one will leave.
GREAT????
What’s all the hate for Haley about? she deserves to be there!
James was always over the top and never stopped crying… if america couldn’t accept Adam Lambert, what makes all of you think they would accept a metal loving screamer with a tail… don’t get me wrong- James is an amazing artist, but I saw this coming.
You made me laugh. I loved it…loud screamer with a tail. That’ the best I’ve heard in a long time.
Agree
old timers make a phone call
now they tweet..owners have a preference and clean up after the judges errors..
votets mumbers not important only to phone co for cash..owners rule.its a scam
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james won hands down…get real!!!
I am so happy that James went just like Casey…because now they both will be able to make the album they want without any artistic interference. If James had won, he would have made some bad pop rock album with Jimmy Iovine…Jimmy himself said that James is better singing pop rock…James’s best performance so far for me was and always will be Judas priest…Hands down….
Go James and Casey!!!!!
Anyone with any real musical sense would know how awesome James’ rendition of “You’ve got another thing comin'” was…personally I thought it was the best performance on AI, ever.
I love my track of James Without You. Him singing that song tears my heart out. Its beautiful. I loved James also.
Personally….I think we can thank Randy…he was so miserable to Haley …especially the part about “everyone except Haley won the first round” …I think he got some people pissed off which led to power voting for Haley. Well, good for her! I’m really sad to see James leave, though.
WELLL IF ANYONE IS TO BE BLAMED THEN IT SHOULD BE RANDY. HE MOCKED AND MOCKED HAILEY TOO MUCH. IT SOUNDED LIKE HE DID NOT HAVE A HEART AT ALL. HE DEFINITELY GOT SOME PEOPLE PISSED OFF. I KNOW I WAS PISSED OFF. I ALWAYS MUTED THE TV VOLUME WHENEVER RANDY JACKSON WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT ON HAILEY’S PERFORMANCE. I KNEW IT WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE BAD ANYWAY NO MATTER HOW GREAT WAS HER PERFOMANCE. EVERYONE KNEW THAT JAMES WAS HIS FAVOURITE SO THATS WHAT MADE PEOPLE DID NOT VOTE AS MUCH AS THEY WOULD FOR JAMES. POOR JAMES ALL I CAN SAY! AND AGAIN JAMES WAS A GREAT PERFORMER BUT NOT SO MUCH A SINGER (SORRY TO SOME PEOPLE IF I SOUND OFFENSIVE)
JAMES DURBIN YOU ROCK, DUDE!!!
MAYBE NEXT WEEK RANDY JACKSON WILL PRAISE HAILEY UP HIS A** JUST TO GET HAILEY BOOTED OFF FROM THE COMPETITION. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE RANDY’S FACE IF HAILEY WINS AMERICAN IDOL COMPETITION! EPIC FAILURE OF A GOLD ATTEMPT, MR. RANDY JACKSON!
OH RIGHT MY COMMENT WILL GET DELETED SOON. I AM PRETTY SURE ABOUT THIS. I DO NOT MEAN TO SPREAD LIES BUT THIS IS THE TRUTH. WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY. I REALLY HOPE MR. RANDY JACKSON WILL READ THIS.
IF THIS KEEP CONTINUING, AI WILL LOSE THEIR VIEWERS AND THE X FACTOR OR THE VOICE WILL GRAB THEIR VIEWERS.
MAYBE THEY SHOULD JUST ONLY KEEP JENNIFER AND STEVEN ON THE SHOW FOR NEXT SEASON. RANDY YOU CAN PACK YOUR BACK AND GO BACK TO YOUR HOMETOWN :0
It probably will be deleted cuz you are not allowed to use all CAPS.
James will still go home a hero! I grew up in the 80s/90s when hair bands and rockers were all over the charts. That was some of the best music ever next to the 70s. You will be missed James! You’re my AI! I will continue to watch but only vote for Haley. Country may take over America but it will not take over me!
WELL SAID JAMES WAS THE BEST ONE OUT OF THE 4 NOW ITS TIME TO SEND “LAUREN” HOME HALEY YOU NOW HAVE OUR VOTE
Hoping for a girl to win now…not someone coasting on good looks, a deep voice, and a good-Christian boy background.
Knew when Lauren was safe that James was likely to be eliminated…Haley had way too much drama involved this week to be eliminated. And I wouldn’t be so lucky to have Scotty eliminated.
Would you be happier if Scotty was foul mouth, flunking school & using drugs?
Maybe I would prefer it if he brought something interesting to the songs he sings, instead of singing it like every other male country singer out there.
So how about Carrie ? If you don’t like Country,thats fine, but you shouldn’t attack someone for being a good guy
I like Carrie…she is versatile and Jesus take the Wheel was a ” real” country song. Scotty is just boring to me.
Folks who don’t like Haley are probably fans of lip synchers like Jenniffer Lopez and the other so called talent that were invited to lip synch on tonight’s show.
I guess they can rename Thursday nights, Lip Synch night. Hats off to Stephen Tyler for showing a video rather than lowering himself to lip synching on a show where he is judging people who have to actually sing.
By by, don’t you cry James Urban…
There are 1000s of people all over America who can sing like James, Lauren and Scotty but weren’t fortunate to be able to find the time to even be able to try out for the show let alone cry about being eliminated after making the top 4.
Seriously. The best musician went home two weeks ago. Now it comes to who is the best vocalist.
James went too far with Journey. That’s worse than messing with Michael Jackson. Lauren’s vocals drop off most of the time but she’s cute and gets votes because the judges fail to critique her. Scotty is liked by all the girls but really doesn’t have anything special to offer that 100s of country stars are already doing.
Haley is sexy and her voice is unique. Whether you like it or not, she is unique. Watch her win the whole thing. The only thing she has going against her is Jennifer, I can’t perform live without lip synching so I never should have been a judge, Lopez’s jealousy and Randy, I can’t help being critical because I am am a jerk, Jackson’s hypocrisy.
I surprised to see the lip synching too. And I agree with all that other stuff you said too.
What does lip syncing guest have to do with Haley’s ability?? (P.S. I didn’t care for any of the guest either, including Tyler even though I love Aerosmith)
COME ON PEOPLE “LAUREN” NEEDS TO BE SENT HOME!!!!! SHE HAS A GOOD VOICE BUT NOT AN AMERICAN IDOL!!!!! COME ON HALEY TAKE IT HOME
leyva: Lauren is exactly an American Idol! She fits the image perfectly. And this is not to say that Scotty & Haley don’t. As long as Haley can keep her remarks to the judges in check, she fits the image as well.
Matt, you are dumb. Ryan said yesterday on the show that we are getting performances from Jordin Sparks, Lady Gaga, and Enrique Iglesias, as well as the debut of Steven Tyler’s new music video. Way to pay attention to American Idol. You should now be fired as the person in charge of this site. Every performance that happened tonight was announced during yesterday’s show.
ADAM just had a brain freeze hopefully a fatal one!
Was I the one that had the Brain Freeze? I was the one who knew who all was performing tonight. Matt was the one with the Brain Freeze
James if you are reading this, I want you to know how much I enjoyed your style, your vocals, and your presentations. I especially enjoyed “victorious”. You can truly sing anything, I will enjoy anything you sing. Further to that, I am done with AI truly and forever. I wish you well and can hardly wait for the cds and music videos. Take to your wings and be the great star you already are.
Gena, I hope you are actually Jennifer Lopez.
YA GENA, I HOPE SO TOO~
Sorry to see you go James. You are an inspiration and role model to all people dealing with Tourett Syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome or any other challenges in their lives. Continue to be a great human being, a wonderful husband and loving daddy. You are an amazing singer, performer and person. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, knowing this will not be the end, but a brand new beginning.
Now…. Lauren, go girl!!!!!!
LAUREN NEEDS TO GO HOME
This season may have the best Idols on stage so far but may I say that this is the suckiest of all Idols. Why did I say such?
1st:
The JUDGES! They may be seasoned performers and successful in their own field but they have shown favoritism and it is truly annoying. JLO, Steven & Randy is picking on contestants that they do not feel. They would give praises to contestants even they did bad as long as it is their favorite.
2nd:
RESULTS!!! How is it freaking possible that a NON-BOTTOM 3 CONTESTANT GOES HOME! Not mentioning that the person who goes home tonight is the TOTAL PERFORMER and is the only consistent contestant in the show. WTF!?!?! Did America get it wrong again?! Or is American Idol making us believe the unbelievable. Are they revising what America wants?
I could go on and on ranting about American Idol but I am starting to loose the respect and hate the people that is behind IDOL. Is this the reason why Simon Cowell left? And Paula decided to back down? I hope American Idol shows to the world what really did happen or else they shall be going down the drain!!!
I SO HATE AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The results are based on the votes. But i agree with how horrible the judges. James may be a phenomenal performer, but his vocals have been off-par lately, he cant control that incredible voice of his.
His voice may be off-par lately but you should admit that he is still better than the others in the top 3
James was a great performer but was off key the most number of time out of the four of them. I still wished it would have been James/Scotty/Lauren to get the big hometown parade, signs, etc. He deserved all of the hoopla just for being out of the bottom for so long.
Why the hell do you hate American idol? People voted more for the others…. People’s choice…What to do? My fav went two weeks ago..
I can go on and on ranting about how American Idol sucks now this season. Read blogs in the site. Check surveys regarding other Idols. This will only prove that there are unworthy contestants in the Idol stage.
Well, my hubby reports he will not be watching anymore because the real American Idol is gone. I’m tempted to stop watching and voting but then the worst of the 3 is more likely to win. There is a problem with the voting when so few people can put in unlimited numbers of votes. I will probably finish up the season to support my next favorites. But AI is tainted in my mind now. I will not be back next year if they don’t change the voting process.
James – I was not a fan the first few weeks (not a heavy metal fan) but you won me over. You are so good. What a voice! And you entertained me. I looked forward to your next performance. I will be looking for your first album. You will have a wonderful career as an artist, of that I have no doubt.
Lets hope scotty goes next week, We will have the first all girl finale since season 3 🙂
James, if you read this please know you gave it your all and it showed. You are a TRUE performer. Accept this shocking surprise as God’s will for your life. Absorb it, grieve, and then move forward. Take care brother! My mom and I loved watching you perform. Heavy metal can be a dangerous business. Use this opportunity to work on your vocals, continue to polish yourself and your performance for prime-time, and prepare your family for the limelight. I hope you have a thriving career in the music business in a manner that supports you, your dreams and your family. Thank you for your wonderful, wonderful performances. It was exciting to watch you grow.
Well said I agree completely
I think new 8 million votes (compare to last week)went to Lauren. Haley won some of James Votes.
At this point I think we have final by girls and what a shame!
James was ways better than Lauren and Haley. his vote will go to Haley.
I said it before Jimmy Iovine + Nigel + Randy mess everything.how?
They know that every other top6 would have good career except Haley so she should win.
A criticism + Stand ovation for next performance: Good plan
Someone will vote Haley because think she don’t deserve criticism and someones impressed by Judges.
I Couldn’t see James leaving!!!
Haley is good (not more) but I think from start everthing was suspicious (Pia, Casey and now James elimination). I won’t vote Haley anymore.
I think Haley will do best once she starts record because her voice is different than more current singers out there.
Lauren will have to fight against Kelly C. and Carrie U. for fans and good songs to record.
Scotty will be up against Josh Turner and other current male stars.
James maybe need a good band but how many more years can the old rock bands continue to tour. Adam is very good but more glamour rock and hates metal.
For Haley there is Adele who is based in the UK and a few more R&B singers in the US but a bluesy rock singer will do well in the current market.
It isn’t that surprising to me- James is overrated. During the past few weeks he has been quite pitchy and even though he could sing high notes, those high notes became boring after you have heard them every week since the start of the competition.
Really, he isn’t that much better than the rest of the top four. In fact, I find his voice to be the most generic and the easiest to be forgotten.
I know I sound mean, but I do not think that his elimination was comparable to Doughtry’s at all.
Totally agree
Totall agree.
Sorry that was posted twice – not too good with computers!
A bit sad..i thought james and haley will be at finale..james had some ups and downs, not vocally consistent but he has the heart..he’s alwys singing with passion like haley…so it means haley for the WIN!!!
Not vocally consistant? you can say what you want about the judges but even they agre that he has never had a bad week, he was voted the best 4 out of the past 5 weeks, how is that not vocallty consistant?
He often has a hard time with hitting the right pitch. He is a great performer and I have really enjoyed watching him, but he was not the best singer, especially the last two weeks. Say what you want about the Top 3, but they all have better control than James.
It isn’t that surprising to me- James is overrated. During the past few weeks he has been quite pitchy and even though he could sing high notes, those high notes became boring after you have heard them every week since the start of the competition.
Really, he isn’t that much better than the rest of the top four. In fact, I find his voice to be the most generic and the easiest to be forgotten.
I know I sound mean, but I do not think that his elimination was comparable to Doughtry’s at all.
You obviously know nothing about music or singing.
I totally agree with u. his voice lacks personality not like the remaining top 3 that you will know whose voice is singing without looking at the tv.
On one hand, its shocking since James has legions of fans online, but on the other hand he was the weakest pure singer of the top 4 so i can live with it. I’m a little disappointed though, i did think he was finale material.
I’m not the least bit surprised that Haley is still here. I couldn’t have imagined Jacob’s following going for the other three. Besides, Haley teamed up with Jacob on Beatles week, where they performed “The Long and Winding Road”. Jacob’s fans may have remembered that.
Weakest singer?? Ummm ok then… Whatever you say 🙂
Well, let me try this again. Gaga, is not a “mentor!” She is a copy cat. “here kiddies, my advice, pick your fav artist, then COPY them! umm, i think it is called plagerism. (spelled it wrong, for a reason) I will miss James!
So is lady gaga’s favorite artist Madonna?
so sad too…i will miss james
I will miss James as well. He had heart and sole in every note he sang and he will have a great music career..Adam Lambert watch out.
Adam has absolutely nothing to worry about. Totally different genre.
I would love it to be country week next week. Haley would blow them out of the water. She is just as good at country as blues.
Beat the country kids at their own game? How sweet it is!
on the duet with lauren ,lauren was far and away the better singer than haley.
I agree that Lauren sang Gunpowder and Lead better than Haley, but I really think Haley wasn’t giving it her all. I think she 100% thought she was getting kicked off tonight and it showed. She still gave a good performance, but she wasn’t going for it in that song.
I agree. If Lauren sings like she did tonight next week, she will be headed to the finals. She’s putting it together at just the right time.
Agree Sherry sounded like Haley was just screaming so no one could hear Lauren.
Very upset about the eliminations tonight I think america got this one wrong.James you are truely amazing and will go very far. Look at Doughtry now and he was eliminated like you. I will be looing to buy your first CD. I wish you well!!!
I agree….so very dissapointed. james will go on to make a name for himself…He is a great talent. Looks like Scotty and Lauren’s vote may be split and all of James’ votes just may go to Haley…She just may be the next Idol…James…i wish you well. U were my favorite from day 1..U Rock. 🙂
James, keep rocking!!!! You will do great!
You were the only one I bought on iTunes, and will support you in the future!
Love to you and your family.
i am shocked to say the least JAMES OUT AND SCOTTY IN? STILL CAN T BELIEVE IT BUT I THINK LAUREN SHOULD WIN FOR SURE….
Lauren suckssssssss. sucks sucks sucks
I think the rating of the show will go down…..James, gud luck man your talent and desire of music is unbelievable….keep it up….
I can’t even imagine how boring the finals are going to be with Lauren and Scotty in it. (I won’t know since I won’t be watching)
After Casey and Paul left, James was the only performance I looked forward to every week.
Haha You are right it will be a real snooze fest!
Haley is a great vocalist, So is James. If there is anyone you all should be hating on right now its scotty. Haley didnt beat out james. Scotty did. Scotty and James were b2
Errr… I’m pretty sure the top 3 was in random order…
Nice try Tanner. Fans will turn against Haley for usurping James.
as soon as they said lauren was safe, i said they are sending james home. they put lauren safe first so that people would think haley was leaving. they wanted the WOW factor. they got it. first year watching american idol and my last.
so everyone who kept saying over and over and over again that it was a conspiracy for james to win so there would be an encore with james and steven…i guess you were wrong.
it is not haleys fault james went home, it is the voters fault.
I agree, voters are making bad choices, and like you this will be my last year watching
It’s the second time in 3 season that i can’t understand what happend!!! First time with Adam and now with James. I’m sorry, but yes Scotty have a good voice but he can’t sing any song because it doesn’t fit him, so I think this was my last year even my last episode of american idol, maybe one day America is gonna understand what really talent is about. sorry for James, you deverse to be in the final!!
I agree will you Carol. What is surprising is that never in the history of Idol has a rocker ever won. James sung his heart out, I was extremely surprised to see him voted out. This is the last Idol for me, I’m sooo… tired of the country singers winning. I don’t have anything against country music, but to vote one for a winner every year, that’s a bit much.
I think they sent Lauren to safety first so she wouldn’t fall apart emotionally.
You people need to grow up . this is just a music show that comes on every year. If you don’t like how america votes then don’t watch the show .All the contestants are very good singers, and I hope the best for all of them.
I tried to vote all nite and could not get thru….felt rigged
Never mind next year I am not watching any more this year I don’t care who wins.
secondchance: I disagree. It was a correct assessment that James would be in the finale 2 or 3 weeks ago. However, James changed that agenda when he decided to become to outwardly unpredictable with the media. Just Saying
just goes to show not everything in life is fair,james was awesome,well lauren your the winner i m sure……………….
james is good, haley is good, lauren is good, even scotty is good, so it’s depend on their fan base..
exactly! why can’t everyone just understand that and shut up already?!
Because people want to express their loss and disappointment, – you on the other hand want to dismiss anyone else’ feelings, opinions! Grow up!
I hate to break it to everyone… It’s just a tv show.
“Do you think Ryan Seacrest jinxed James with that comment”
Are you serious or just making conversation? Really? Superstition plays a role in the results?
it’s rigged, they know who they want to win
it don’t matter how many of you vote or who you vote for.. Wise up guys
Yes, and it looked like it was rigged for James all season!
Does it cost to vote? I am not in America so can’t vote, but I am always wondering who gets the money when SMS costs more than a standard fee?????
OMG – Not at all a metal lover but James goes home while Haley stays – now THAT is just RIDICULOUS!!!! – He made me want to stop what I was doing each and every time and watch and listen – he definitely should have been there with Scotty and Lauren – Haley should have for sure gone home!!!! TRAVESTY!!!!!
I think the reason all the James fans are upset at Haley is because everyone knows that Lauren and Scotty are the chosen ones to be top 3 so the race tonight was between James and Haley. Haley won so they are upset at her if lauren had miraculously been booted and James stayed I don’t think there would have been such anger towards her. I don’t blame them because it is heartbreaking when your favorite is sent home especially if you took time to vote. But, it is not Haley’s fault that she has so many fans that stepped up their voting last night. I loved both James and Haley and cried tonight to see him so emotional but I got mad at the machine that wants a country finale and therefore will be voting even harder for Haley ONLY next week
Nottrue. The race was to save either Lauren or Haley. James became collateral damage, sadly.
Now the country vote will be split between Lauren and Scotty. Haley could come out on top. Lauren is just too young. She can’t even handle Ryan asking her questions, I can’t imagine her being the winner and having to do interviews. She’d need some serious coaching.
Good Point!
The country vote has been split between Scotty and Lauren since day one.
I am so very sad James went home 🙁 never ever expected this result honest 🙁
I wish he will get a huge recording deal and have a wonderful career, he deserves it.
Now one left for me, Haley you go girl! I hope you win this 🙂
It should have been Haley
All four are stars. I was suprised to see that James is not in the final three. He has a bright future.
Oh my god how could America get it so wrong, first Pia, now James. Hello, how could you vote for someone who smiled and laughed when Pia was voted off, has attitude when the judges give her critism! Randy and Jennifer said it right, Steven was thinking of only one thing and it wasn’t about singing. Like idols in the past, James will make it big, and raspy Hailey will be a distant memory.
….Haley has such an ugly attitude…people are sheep they’ll probably vote for her just for that!!!
Or maybe we’ll vote for her because we like her voice? The voice is what really matters.
Not a Haley fan either. She is too full of herself and does not seem to be a genuine person at all.
i super agree with u….hate hailey so much….ggrrr
Hate is such a strong word. It being used says a lot about your character.
James is nothing but a downgraded version of Adam Lambert. nuff said
The trouble is that the music that’s selling is the music Haley (Adele, Joss Stone, James Blunt, etc.) can make, Lauren and Scotty (Country) can make. James and his love of metal are just not in that conversation right now.
james has to work on his pitch before he hits the high notes. It’s really distracting for me when the pitch goes wayward and it seems the high notes are cover-ups for the pitch problem.
I read the comments above, it was said that American Idol will lose its 40% voter just because “James Durbin” eliminated,,
40%….??? LOL
dont overdo it..
where are the “40%” voter that you talked about? why they do not vote for james so many they can??
please, do not be too excessive, no matter how hard you guys commenting on this forum, it will not make james back.
james has been eliminated, it is in fact
It is a fact, but a SAD fact because Haley should have gone Home! Not James
Do you know who the contestants on american idol 10 most visible struggle and its development?
she is Haley, Haley deserved it
wake up, pal! the whole problem is America DID VOTE FOR JAMES, go check with Ryan Seacrest and his boss Nigel Lythgoe, if you don’t believe it. Let them SHOW YOU THE RESULTS OF THE OFFICIAL VOTING! Nigel has earmarked Hailey to win the contest, didn’t you check internet last afternoon when Nigel’s ‘messiah’ picture appeared from nowhere next to Hailey’s? James’s elimination is a sure thing that will get her there. Just think about it if you’ve got what to think with. GRAND SCAM once again! Just what we need in this economy!
The web site called “Vote For The Worse” is recommending HALEY!!! Need I say more?
its because haley fans voted for her for the worst for additional votes…. smart tactic.. 😀
VFTW has a very small amount of pull. Their tactics will sometimes work in the beginning of the competition when the votes are dividing among a lot of contestants, but by the time you get down to the last handful VFTW’s ‘power’ is pretty much nil.
Think about it. 72 millionvotes. Spread among four contestants. VFTW doesn’t have the clout to tip the scales even an inch.
I don’t like James, some may remember my comments about him caterwauling and all, but this did come as a surprise to me. Even a cynic like me could see that someone performed worse than he did last night. Or did the fans get overconfident?
Sorry, my note was incomplete. I meant “did the fans get overconfident and did not vote enough?”
We voted, Mia, more than in the previous weeks, or ever. I am a professional analyst and did some rough analysis of the votes based on the released data. James had to get either the majority or the second top vote. MINUSCULE PROBABILITY THAT IT WAS NOT ONE OF THOSE. YOU NEED TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT PRODUCERS OF AI DECIDE WHO WINS, NOT AMERICA. That’s why they have the most convoluted voting system you have ever seen. THEY LIE TO US!!!!!!!!!!!!! God, how I hate to be taken for an imbecile!I hold Nigel Lythgoe personally responsible and will go after him and his cheesy picture if decide to sue!!!
That’s why at this point it doesn’t matter who wins and often it’s the runners up who do better post idol.
NO No No not James, He was the best I ever seen since 10 years. I think the voting process will have to be revew, Pia, Casey and now James voted out , incredible…..
I think James will go far even without the AI title. He has no reason to regret, he has given his best performance every week and those who appreciate music would know that. Good luck to you future career, James. You are and always will be my season 10 American idol.
James acted to much like Adam Lambert.
I hope the final is Hailey and Scotty**.
But why did Pia voted off so early. She was great.
However, the new judges made the show entertaining this season.
ITA!
What??? You’ve got to be kidding. James was nothing like Adam Lambert! Did you ever see Adam say high to his wife and son? But that’s OK, James will get the career, Steven Tyler will make it happen.
Matt question?
I tried to post and the page was very very busy and disconnected me several times 🙁 None of my posts appear, it doesn´t matter now anyway I posted lol
What I hated is that it disconnected me and I could not read all comments 🙁
Scotty creeps me, James is good in the crowd, Lauren pauses on high notes and try to grab some air to reach the next high note, and Haley don’t know how to pick songs.. Well, you decide America.. We know James is gone. Who’s next?
At this point, who cares. The truth is that often the winner of A.I. gets forgotten and it’s contestants who’ve been prematurely cut who go on to fame. The show used to be so good but in the past two years has become increasingly lame. If it weren’t for the addition of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, I don’t think the show would have done well this year.
can anyone tell me how come I could not get thru to vote for James…have been voting for him all season, and he is the one going home. That’s BS…Wednesday paper already had Haleys’ Parade route set up and Arlington Park sold tickets to her concert today, how did they know she would be in the top 3. All I can say is James remember Daughtry.
Exactly You don’t have to Win this competition to have your Dream James Durbin is Great!
Thats what people said when Pia left….Hmmmm possibly they did this on purpose, i also remember text voting for him and did not get the usual text back telling me i voted for him.
my husband text voted for scotty and did not get the answer back ‘ but he just kept voting anyway.
I’m sure they had to set up all 4 parade routes ahead of time just in case. These things can’t be planned overnight.
Thank you Kaitlyn, it is no different than the NCAA finals, they print up the tshirts and hat prior to the game and when the game is done the winners get to give out the shirts/hats and the losers go to a foreign country to be sold or destroyed. So all have to look ahead at what may be. that said, Lauren also had a concert lined up prior to the results show.
Go…Go… Go Halley Goooo …
HOME!
She IS going home. 🙂
corect! go home haley!!!!
Haley sucks….and growwwwwls!!!
Why don’t you watch Survivor?
So sad to see each week one contestant is leaving from AI but that’s part of the game though. This season top 13 were truly amazing. The most unbelievable thing was when PIA was voted off and now is James. Good thing is Haley survives and no one really knows who will go throughout the FINALE but I never mind they are all winners in their own right and now an i8nstant celebrity. No need to mourn for James Durbin’s fans.
After Pia was cut, the only reason I was still watching A.I. was because of James (and Steven Tyler ;)… however, I’m now done. Honestly, I started disliking this show last year, but when ‘they’ brought in Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez I decided to give it another try. It seems the show is turnig out to be the same dud it was and I will not be watching it again. THE VOICE is so much better!
Yes it is.
Wow…this ticks me off. Now its almost set to have scotty lauren, when d*** sure should have been haley james in the finale. WTF….sooooo mad. If haley doesnt win im forever switching to x factor
would it be possible to have 2 girls in the finale?? wow! that is gonna be interesting.. and a girl as the new american idol….
@second chance: You are som right, it is America’s fault that James went home. They were so busy disliking Randy for doing his job that they were going to show him. Lets all vote for Haley, James is safe, he is always at the top. Well, you now have the screaming, growling, little miss attitude, enjoy! The most talented person of the season was just sent home.
I agree (although I really liked Pia as well)! I did, however, vote for James. As far as I was/am concerned, who else is there to vote for.. I guess Lauren would be my next pick, though I’m not tuning in anymore. The show’s a total disappointment.
Well said Allison, America is too busy slamming Randy and I was jumping for joy. None of the girls should even be left standing right now. It was a guy season all the way and James brought class to the show. Talent no longer sells anymore. Sex does. What a shame. Casey Abrams, Paul MacDonald, Stefano Langone, and Pia Toscano. America kept Haley over these gifted musicians????????
It’s simple folks. Just because the judges promoted Casey and James does not mean that the majority of the American People agreed with them. The sad thing because of their actions, James believed that he was set to be the next AI. James was not my choice but I felt sorry for him when he said that he worked so hard for it. You could tell that he was shocked and thought that he was going to win. I wish him the very best..
I feel sad for James, he has over come so much and should feel very proud for coming this far. He will for sure have a contract and we will purchase his music. He is an inspiration. That said, I think the top 4 are pretty evenly ranked. Can’t take the show so serious, just see it as a platform to see new talent develop and gain a following. The rest will come if they are good and don’t let fame go to thier heads. Not into Country Music so much but Scotty really grew on me this season. He will be a superstar. Pure talent. Lauren needs to work on her confidence and Haley will let fame go to her head and will have her struggles as a result. LOVE the addition of S. Tyler and J. Lopez this season, the talent that was identified made for the best season yet.
You guys if you believe James is a winner then continue supporting him not just until posting your comments and hitting another contestants below the belt.
Wow I was surprised to see James go, and he was so sad, it was hard to watch. You could see how bad he wanted to win. But they are all talented this year. I was sad to see Pia go, and its the best thing that could have happened for her. She is signed already. I can’t believe so many on here are so mean. I actually think the girls this year are more talented then the boys. Their ranges are way better. Haley has won me over the last couple weeks, I didn’t care for her until then. She has a beautiful voice when she controls the growels. Loran just has a beautiful clear voice, and when she don’t hold back can sing beautifully. Haley has grown so much and I can see Lauran coming out of her shell as well. I have felt bad for Haley as I think the judges pick on her and let flaws go by with the others. Scotty needs some help, he never gets good advice to improve. He has limited range. I think James was better then Scotty. I would like to see Haley or Lauran win. It really depends on song choice and how bad they want it. I don’t think Haley responded badly to the judges, as she tends to get picked on and I think she was just standing up for herself, when Randy was out of line. He was cruel. I don’t know what you saw but she looked hurt by what they said when she tried so hard. Everyone needs to take a chill pill, and remember even if they don’t win, they still will win, they have a tour to sing in and will get signed anyway if they shine. Good luck to you 3, and pick your songs wisely. God Bless!
I am finished with AI!
I second that!!!
Sorry Guts. Haley has the best voice this year. When she picks the right song. I know all you rockers are sad. James is a Great songer and will do well. This year they had great singer. Voters do like the young sings.
Remember; older people vote as well.
Bet your butt we do! And this is the first time in a long while we have someone we can relate to.
I didn’t think this was a real possibility. Lauren is wonderful, but I can’t imagine sitting through Haley and Scotty to hear her. Haley gets more votes for sex appeal than for her voice and other than one exception I’ve not found Scotty’s singing inspired. James doesn’t need AI to give him a hometown party. He will have a hero’s welcome without a doubt. He is a class act, a great performer and a life inspiration to thousands. Make that hundreds of thousands, me included. Thank you James!!!
CAN WE HAVE JAMES BACK PLEASE….SOME SHOCK WILD CARD ANYTHING AS LONG AS HE IS BACK.
I dont mind Lauren or Haley to be with him as the top 2.
Just cant stand Boring Scott.
Yes I am a 54yrs old Muslim lady and James is the reason I watch Americon Idol.
I hope James will have a concert in Singapore someday.
Judges you should decide on the result not the voters.
Haley and Scotty for the FINAL 2!!! Not Lauren, please! Hope you guys realize that 1) she’s a dose and a half (or more) of kiss ass, 2) she’s a Carrie Underwood wannabe, and 3) she is way too common, no distinct or remarkable personality. America, open your eyes (and yeah, your ears)!
You’ve got to be kidding. Your comments are way off base Too common? No personality? She’s sixteen years old. And an amazing singer.
Lauren’s voice is a bit generic which allows her to sing most songs well but lacks the it factor right now but maybe in a few years.
Lauren has limited personality on stage but has a great one off stage, which could be the pressure most likely.
Lauren voice is good but being so similar to Kelly C. and Carrie U. will not help her standing out once she starts recording and they will get first pick on the good songs.
I am very upset to see James voted off. There is NO WAY any of the other three are better than him. This is all wrong. It sucks.
Scotty and Lauren in the final with Scotty winning.
America did get it wrong tonight. However, that been said, James will be cuttin records with Mr. Tyler. This kid is a gold mine, do you really think that a record label has not already offered. I feel the top 10 are pickins for record labels everywhere. Why Haley made it this far is beyond me. She has 0 humility and has a major attitude when being judged. Well my dear if ya win fasten your seatbelt cause you will be judged for the rest of your life. Haley is not authentic. I won’t be watching this show and neither will any of my friends after this cut.
JAMES JAMES JAMES you are a great singer and a unbealivable performer. I live in Quebec province 6 hours from Quebec city and 9 hours from Montreal. But if you ever perform in one of these cities, I would drive up to see you. I hope this is not the last time we see you. I will miss you. For me, American Idol is no more a singing contest, since the best singers , musician and performer have been voted out, this is incredible. I am sad for you. Good luck
America put Obama in the White House, why do we think this would be any different….America was wrong then and they are certainly wrong now!!!!!!!! James, you have a great career ahead of you. Keep your head held high….You were one of the best of them all….Now you will be able to do the recordings and things you want to do, not be tied into a contract that requires you to do what they want you to do!!!!!!!!!!! I love you James and will anxiously await your next recording!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I quit watching Idol years ago after Daughtry was eliminated and now I remember why I have stayed away. Tonight was a true let down. Now that the rage has passed I have decided to watch one more time just to see if the ratings change. I saw Daughtry in 09 and it was a great show. I just hope I don’t have to wait such a long time to see James perform again. I’m just really up set like I am sure many others are. This is the first season that I voted and I know it will take another extremely talented person to make me vote again
With James gone there is no reason to watch Americon Idol:(
I hope you will get the luck Jennifer Hudson got. So that you can give your family more especially your kind girlfriend.
Yes….I’m done with AI
To keep Lauren and send James home was a big fat mistake.
Exactly! this is terrible, I won’t watch anymore. The three judges should decide who wins instead of stupid, young voters who don’t know about music.
“Stupid, young voters” are the people who buy music. Read the charts, metal isn’t selling and James isn’t going to change that.
C’est n’importe quoi!
Nadine your vachement!!!
A week ago Templar predicted a “BloodBath” after the show tonight. And as I’m reading through the posts here I am reminded how smart he is.
I have been a faithful AI fan from day one. I have stated many many times every week from start to finale, someone will leave. I have also stated & been ridiculed for my thoughts on AI & their image. Image is everything to AI. It has to be, its a business. Any contestant that does not outwardly support the image that they want, will not be an idol.
Coondog made some very valid points in a prior post about the science of the voting system for idol. Now is he 100% correct? I don’t know. But I do know one thing for sure… The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. And The contestants that are the most edgy & unpredictable are most at risk.
The critic of Haley is a repeat of seasons past. To gain support & votes for her (the sympathy vote). The standing ovations for her are because IMO, this years judges have a heart & don’t like what they have to do. It is just a repeat of seasons past.
James is very talented & he will no doubt have a great career. However, this kind of thing happens every year once they are down to 6 or less contestants. There have been many that should have won but didn’t.
So, do our votes count? We just have to keep voting & cheering on our favs & hope for the best.
P.S: GO LAUREN!
Very well said Bunny, I think they are all very talented but James was the best performer. I guess he should have been the most boring and then he may have won.
It’s just really hard to believe that the one contestant (and the most talented one) who was never in the bottom three was voted out tonight. I truly am suspicious.
Even tho there were other good vocalists, James is the only one I’d PAY $ to hear-the ONLY contestant to have the WHOLE PACKAGE-SINGER, ENTERTAINER, PERFORMER. NO ONE holds a candle to James Durbin! I’ve been a FAITHFUL to watch AI but NO MORE! This show has GOT to be rigged…this is a JOKE! The joke is not on James….he will be successful TOMORROW & you final three will wonder what the ?@#* happened!
Wellen: IMO, James”s fate became an issue when he walked out on Jimmy & Sheryl. He sealed his fate with the comments after that show. Randy told him during judging, “This is yours to loose”. At that time James became unpredictable & therefore a threat to AI image. It is sad, but nothing new.
I think Bunny has a point. However, I would prefer looking at things positively rather than negatively. I would say that of performers of equal or nearly equal talent, as I believe as many as the top 6 to 8 were this year, that the ones who would prove to be garner the most votes would be the ones who perform more popular kinds of music. It is almost a tautology, don’t you think? The ones who prove the most popular are the ones who satisfy the largest number of people. Well, Duh. Country is more popular than metal. Ergo, out goes the metal singer when it comes down to brass tacks.
can he perform? was every song great? would u pay to see him? MOST everyone bored me to death and I sure wouldn’t waste my money on them! James Durbin is classed and close to Stephen Tyler…which, by the way, I was hoping to see them ‘duo’ when JAMES DURBIN WON…no one comes close to his talent and I don’t like ‘heavy’ metal. James sang any type song put perform him whether soft or heavy…Simon Cowell needs to get a different game plan. I have ZERO CONFIDENCE in AI!
Go Haley!!! Haley the best!!! Haley can beat anyone!!!
Sorry Haley sucks… James the most talented. Its rigged. They just want a Female winner when we have enough female singers. Obviously since most of them suck. James had never been in the bottom three or anything so its rigged. Its just cause there hasnt been a female winner since Jordin Sparks and it should prove something. Most the females from AI didnt do nothing really.
I do not think that American Idol is rigged. If that were true do you think that Taylor Hicks would have won?
I’m with you, Toni, AI is RIGGED! Let’s go back to what the judges said, ‘this is a singing contest’, ‘you must be consistent’….I REPEAT- – -NO ONE holds a candle to James Durbin. I have nothing against anyone and wish everyone success, but James DELIVERED EVERY SONG EVERY WEEK. Simon Cowell, let this be the end of AI, please!!!
Hello—James was never in the bottom 3-let’s feel sorry for B——!
Toni, There you go AGAIN with the Haley sucks. Please just say you can’t stand her or just don’t like her… you don’t even have to explain why. FN let it go.
Toni you are so right this show is rigged big time!! Idol we know what you are all about now. The game is over!! You think in 9 years we don’t know whats going on? Just admit you needed a girl to win this year to boost your ratings , but we will have the last laugh!!
I’m a huge fan of James – I will never watch AI again. He will sell tickets, he put on a concert every night & truly puts his heart into every song.
I hope viewers speak out now & show AI this voting system doesn’t work : it doesn’t represent who should be an American idol. Very disappointed! Please speak out & don’t watch this show
I agree, Burbank…RIGGED…I’ve even noticed they haven’t published 2 of my comments out of three and i was as nice as any of you who think AI is rigged!
I WON’T. I HOPE SIMON CLOSES AND GETS A NEW GAME PLAN FOR ‘AMERICA’.
YES!!!! GO LAUREN!!! I loved her duet with Haley, their voices meshed so well. Lauren has really impressed me lately, here’s to an all girl finale!
Devin Lee: GIRL POWER!!!
Such a lie to the audience should not be tolerated in the United States of America! This country should be an example for everyone else in the world. James’s fans that I know voted all night for him. From all data that we have, his votes were higher than of the rest of them or close to the top one in the worst case scenario. My family and friend gave James a few thousand of votes this year. WE ARE NOT GOING TO EITHER WATCH THE SHOW EVER AGAIN OR VOTE FOR ANYBODY ELSE!!!!! THIS IS A DISGRACE WITH REGARD TO THE BASIC HUMAN VALUES AND A TESTAMENT TO THE FACT THAT THE ‘AMERICAN DREAM’ IS OFFICIALLY DEAD!!!!!!! Trust me, one day somebody is going to close this corrupt joke of a talent show down. NEVER EVER WILL WATCH AI! You guys must think Americans and international fans are complete imbeciles and don’t see all this crude manipulation of public opinion. Here’s a news flash for you: YOU SUCK! – HOSTS, VINDICTIVE PRODUCERS who always say the opposite of what’s going to happen, JUDGES too. Once again convinced that rock is the least manipulated genre of modern music, will be forever Durbin’s fan and lost any remaining shred of respect for AI, Ryan, S Tyler (especially – how much do they pay you, man? and was it really worth it at this time in your life?), J’Lo or Randys or this world. YOU REALLY SUCK,GUYS, what else is there to say?
Wow Buns! You really generated some comments. Appreciate the shout out to me. I’ve since ad libbed my own frustrations of the manipulative AI voting system made me explode! I’m impressed with the dialogue you started this page.–You certainly stirred up Marina above! But I give her props also for voicing OUR outrage! But I do hope it’s not really the end of the “American Dream”! (better to just do like others and threaten to boycott AI, thus affecting their ratings by approximately 0.0000001%.!)
Coondog, There you are my friend. I’ve been trying to catch you for two days! You run faster than I thought, lol. Yeah, I never thought I would generate such a response, but I try to call it as I see it.
I just really wanted people to quit being haters & give them some food for thought. So they could form their own opinions with some historical info.
I do hope the posts slow a bit so you won’t be so hard to find next time. Luv Ya!
Well said i hope they shut Idol down! Idol you have a chance to make it right before America shuts you out. Someone needs to find a way to see if they are cheating and doing these kind of things on purpose. We all know Haley and Lauren are no where even close to being as good as James!!! Idol come out of the closet you are hiding in and tell the truth about how your show is a scam!!! Scam! Scam!!!
Now that we are all mad about James being gone we should all vote for Lauren , if we are going to have a girl win this year i would rather have Lauren win.
So sad Pia, Casey and now James. This is my last year watching Idol. What were the voters thinking.
No kidding Yvonne. I watching X-Factor where he real judges tell the truth. Pia would still be in American Idol if Simon was a judge.
Agree. Something needs to change. It should not be that people who have nothing better to do than dial the phone all night determine the winner. I am so sick that James and Casey are gone. Tonight was heartbreaking.
It is criminal and I agree, James was the best! I would pay to see James, Pia and Casey but the rest no way!
How could anyone vote for Haley when she is such a lazy singer that can’t finish her words and sings (if you call it singing) with no feelings. Although, when you see her practically laughing each time someone gets eliminated she has no feelings!!!
I agree Joyce.. Its rigged… I tried voting but the lines were busy for James….
I voted heavy for Haley this week because I like her style and her itunes are simply the best IMO. She over sings live and the growl comes out too much.
I admit that Randy really pissed me off and that make be vote even harder this week.
Bottom line: James was good at a less popular form of music, ocassionally sang sharp and frequently shrieked. Please note that the habitual shrieking cost Adam Lambert the title which his talent deserved. The moral: don’t shriek in every song if you want to win AI.
Totally agree. This should be the end of the road of AI. I didn’t care who will this competition since Pia’s gone… Now, it’s really a joke…
Sorry, but Simon would have been honest as said ‘entertain’ don’t just stand there and ‘strike a pose’.
Toni i think it’s rigger too. I was reading that Idol could be rigged. Idol you suck!! You ratings will go down!!! You will not see 70 million votes this week!! And i believe the phone companys are lieing too . How do we know that Haley does not having someone helping her from the phone cpmpany , they would know how to cheat.
Company ! Sorry. lol
Let me ask you guys: Did you vote for James last night? James’ fans should have hit redial 100 or more times each and if you weren’t doing that then you are the reason he is gone. That is the way voting works people. You gotta vote for your fav or two favs.
Yes, it is that simple. You have to vote for your favorite. I voted online and phone at the same time.
that is a dumb*#% way to vote. AI needs an adjustment…maybe a total DELIVERY
I’ve run to my tv for years for AI but I pray Simon Cowell stops this bed of hypocrisy!
Why do you think that Simon’s presence would have changed this year’s outcome? He did not vote on the final 12 or 13. Just being crude and rude to contestants did not have an adverse effect on the contestant’s votes. It was just entertaining to people who enjoy seeing young people’s dreams crushed. How would you like Simon to judge you in public?
The judges have consistently been overkind to Lauren.
Lauren has been treated very gently and the judges have been part of this Lauren Lives thing. I hope they are happy. I was lookin forward to the James, Scotty, Casey finale. JLO wanted a girl in and JLO got 2 girls now, hope she is happy. Now i will vote only for Haley who has a really great voice but is not idol material.
But the idol material thing doesn’t matter. I wanted Adam Lambert who was the closest thing to an idol i have ever seen in that season. But no, we had to have a cupcake win that one too. So, Haley you are my new cupcake idol. I really wanted to see James win because i found his story the most interesting and his performances the most entertaining. I hate Metal but i liked everything about him. Haley is my choice now. I agree that the girls were happy to see James go. But thats honest competition. I expect that. Scotty will have a great career in CWM and AI better do something about eliminating voting fraud. Go Haley!!!
I agree with most of what you say, except I don’t like Haley. I am a singer, trained in Broadway, Jazz, and classical music. I thought James was by far the best singer.
I almost bought my tickets for the tour. I don’t know that I want to now. If Haley wins, I don’t think I can stomach it. She was my least favorite of the top 11.
@c2sky: I am a trained music purchaser. And I love Haley’s voice. It is a bluesy style, so it’s no wonder, with your background, that you do not care for it. Send your tickets to me. I’ll take them and smile through every single song Haley sings.
I feel that the judges were soft this season, but not to Haley and thats why she has my vote. She was almost eliminated in hollywood and she fought back to make in in the top 12. Even in the top 12 she was in the bottom almost half the time but she made it through and every week she got bashed by Randy then Jlo started so if anything shes been getting the real votes. I like the ones who over comes. She also to me has the strongest voice and most unique. I believe scotty and lauren got this far because of there country back ground. Country music is bigger than I thought.
After James and Scotty song tonite everyone heard another side of James. He should have done country all a long he would have beat pretty boy hands down. I think that one of the girls will win. Next week it’s time for pretty boy to go home .
I also wanted Adam Lambert to win but maybe it is better not to win so that you can negociate your own contract.
YES, i wanted Adam to win and i wanted James to win…no one can touch them…and i DARE to say TYLER COULDN’T!
i call that UNIQUE TALENT. SIMON, please get a new plan for America!
c2sky: I appreciate your education and experience, however, music, like all forms of art, may well be technically proficient, but commercially unsuccessful. My father, a country performer and my son, a jazz, pop and classical performer and composer who was trained at Berklee are examples of this rule. It does not matter how well something is done if people don’t buy it. I suspect that the top 6 will be commercially successful. Haley is no exception. She was IMO the weakest of the top six until the House of the Rising Sun. That rendition and that of I, Who Have Nothing completely changed my mind. And, frankly, if you can objectively listen to those performances and not agree that the young lady deserves her spot in the top three, I suggest that you ask for a refund for some of the money you spent on your education. If that sounds harsh, it is because I do not think that there is a snowball’s chance that you do not agree that she belongs – after such an objective hearing.
My reply is Bull*@?% Why would you even watch when you know it’s rigged? Isn’ JLo a true actress-she even cried when James was sent home. BUT don’t you know she is happy ‘the girls’ are left…Simon, please, deliver us and get us some reputable entertainment.
You are simply a sore loser, Jeanne. If things do not go your way, then the rest of the world is against you. Hopefully, you are very young and will grow out of it. If you are not very young, then hopefully you will realize that the world is not conspiring against you, but is simply not driven by your wants and desires.
I stopped voting since Thia got eliminated. But for the final three, I’m gonna vote for Haley.
Omg. I totally thought that it was gonna be Haley. I really want Scotty or Lauren to win so I was actually scare when I saw how good James was doing. This is sooooo surprising to me. (almost as surprising when it was pia and not stephano)
Why does everyone like scotty so much? Ya he has a nice tone but really I like see if he can hit big notes. I want to see if he can end a song with a vibrato that last longer than a fart. At least Laureen is trying to do those things.
Scotty is boring.
SURPRISED? did you not hear Ryan say Wed. nite to ‘vote, don’t let it be like Daughtery’? I SMELLED A FISH…someone FAVORED was going to be sent home. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT SCOTTIE OR JAMES. Hello, America, AI is RIGGED BUT i don’ guess they will publish this either. AI has NO RESPECT…THIS ISN’T AMERICA!
He was simply telling people to vote for their favorites because one of the most successful losers of AI had lost late in the game. One can see conspiracies everywhere you know. The man on the grassy knoll, remember?
jeanne trump: I beg to differ. AI is not rigged. It is manipulated by smoke & mirrors.
I did hear that too!!! OMG! Idol is rigged!!!! Have your girl Idol but you know James should have been the winner!!! Also when Ryan was sitting next to James and James told him he got hit in the eye by his girl it made his eyes water , then Ryan said to James save that for later. Go look back you guys you will hear that!
James should still be there. Haley should be gone. I will not watch this show again. Pia, Casey, James no way Haley should be in the top 3. James is awesome and will be ok but i know this was a tuff pill to swallow. He sang rings around Haley. American Idol has lost a viewer.
I completley agree, haley should have been gone the first time she was in the bottom 3
I really thought the final would be James/Scottie. I can’t underatnd why James went home, he’s got the voice and stage presence. Baffled and I this is my first/last Idol season.
This show needs some way to LIMIT the number of times someone can vote – tonight is another example. People felt Haley was mistreated last night, so they showed Randy and Jennifer what they thought. I personally agreed with their assessment of Haley’s first song choice last night and it wasn’t sang that well. On the 2nd, I agreed again – she did great. And I like Haley – I personally voted over 25 times for her last week….case in point (LIMIT the amount of votes per phone #.) James in NO way deserved to be the one to go home tonight – but the bright point is that hopefully he will do well, like Daughtry. Scotty would make regardless. Lauren – not sure. But Haley, as much as I like her, is NOT going to be American Idol material (and the fact that she can’t take criticism well will not fare well for her in the business if she does get the Sympathy Votes to put her on top.) I am thankful that The Voice has come along — “that” is a good show – Idol has lost it — 70 million votes…yeah – it is rigged and flawed and everyone knows it.
I agree that the votes should be limited. Dancing with the stars keeps getting better every year. They limit the number of votes.
I agree about the voting. Dancing with the Stars seems to have the right formula. If I am recalling it correctly, I even like the process in So You Think You Can Dance, better than AI’s. I’m okay with popular voting. I just do not like stuffing the ballot box.
I also agree with the assessment of Haley last night. She had the worst and the best performances of the night. Last week she was only saved from doing the same by Jacob’s first performance which was truly, truly sad on so many levels. Maybe Haley is the little girl with the curl. You know, when she is bad she is very bad, but when she is good, she is very, very good indeed.
Thank God!
yes, yes n yes!!! Haley should hv ben sent home! what a disaster this year’s AI is!
I’M With u N.O. but they aren’t posting any of my comments…RIGGED….
I told my husband tonight that I dont know if I will watch AI anymore. James was the best this season. From the first day, I told everyone ,he was going to win. I really think that something isnt right here. It needs to be fixed or AI is doomed.
LET’S PRAY it’s DOOMED because it surely needs to be…isn’ it ODD how the ones ‘kicked off’ become successful. James will be grabbed for his talent and he knows in his heart he gave it his all. JLO is a hypocrite. She was for the girls all along and she got it. From the BEGINNING I said the guys were FAR better than the girls. Why does she want to favor girls when the guys are BETTER? GO HOME, JLO, U R A BEATCH!
I agree with you Jeanne. If something does not go the way I want it to, I want the ones against me to die. No, now that I think about it, I don’t. Never did, even when I was 8.
I’m in shock, I can not believe this Iwill not see this program anymore they truly ruined it
Of the 3 remaining only as a singer I like; Haley. I hope she wins and if not all be a fraud. Although I do not care because I will not see it more.
I’m in shock
I’m with you, Tina. This was my first and last year watching this show. I’ve read somewhere that 6 out of the last 10 Idol winners have had country roots and sadly it will be 7 out of 11 now. If that’s what this show will always comes down to, no thank you. I think I’ll try Simon’s new show and stick with the Voice.
I am with you, I am not watching anymore. James was the best! He was the most versatile and entertaining.
No more AI for me. I’m out.
All of you who say that you will never watch AI again because of this bad result remind me of people who say that they will never try love again after their hearts are broken. Now, AI does not make the world go around and is not necessary to make life worth living like love, but one bad experience with either should not make one miss out on the wonderful experiences that it may offer in the future (e.g. other James Durbins can be heard and seen perform for several weeks – where is the downside?).
Feel so sad..How come it was James?! The girls should sent home first!
Good luck,James..u’re gonna be like Chris Daughtry or Adam Lambert who leaves the winner in dust..
KEEP ON ROCKIN’!!
I Agree.
I agree and as others have stated I will not be watching for the rest of the season – too disappointed. I guess image is everything.
I agree. I will watch sports center with my hubby on ESPN before I watch another week of AI disappointment.
I agree I will not be watching the rest of the show either James and Pia were the two best singers on there,
just can’t figure out what people are hearing that i’m not.And I hope James will rock on ahead of the rest.Love you James You The MAN
James you will be doing the best out of all the others and think of it this way, You don’t have to fly all over and do all these talk shows. You can sign with someone now. You will be making millions soon! Good luck James!
I Totally Agree….!!
No More American Idol for me…
i don’t care who’s gonna win
Agree, seems like AI is not the forum for rock/alternative. But it sells! Rock on James!!!! We will come to your concerts so hurry up and sign a deal. We will not come to the AI tour though. Done with that gig.
yes, i will pay to see James and I don’t give a freakin’ ’bout what happens now on AI. GONE. LET IT DIE, SIMON…TOO MANY IRATE RIGHT NOW AFTER TONIGHT. What’s next for America?
I totally agree Ray. James will come out on top like Daughtry. I was NOT IMPRESSED with the girls this year but Lauren. (rigged they are not publishing my comments…1 out of p’bly 9….
THAT is the truth….the girls should be sent home before James!
oh i know u aren’t going to publish this either, AI….screw u
Idol needs to come clean with all the cheating they do. Come clean Idol!!! I hope who ever owns Idol is reading this! You need to be fair!!! You know you had every intention letting a girl win this year, so don’t lie about it. The phone votes mean nothing!!! You also know that James was the real deal!!! James you rock !!!
please, do not be too excessive, no matter how hard you guys commenting on this forum, it will not make james back.
james has been eliminated, it is in fact
Oh shut up. Will you say that when Haley is eliminated???
Chill dude, Yes it is a fact that james is eliminated, but just saying that “you’re not gonna watch idol anymore” , it doesnt make james go back, Don’t Worry, James Will shine, You’ll see
History just repeated itself. Back in season 5 of American Idol, everyone expected Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee to be in the finale with Chris expected to win it all. When the top 4 results rolled around, Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee were in the bottom 2 and Chris was sent home.
This season of American Idol, everyone expected a finale with James Durbin and Scotty McCreery with James as the favorite to win. Well, tonight in the top 4 results show, James and Scotty landed in the bottom two and James was sent home. (Ok, it wasn’t announced that James and Scotty were the bottom two, but they were the two people standing there when the elimination was being announced)
Wow. That’s kinda creepy how similar those two stories are. Two make things even weirder, both James and Chris were rockers on American Idol. But don’t worry James, if your story turns out like Daughtry’s, I think everything will be alright. Regardless of who wins this year, it’s your music that I will be listening to and its you who’s going to be famous. Winning Idol isn’t everything. It’s only the icing on the cake. I could name off several American Idol losers that have made a huge name for themselves.
Well said, Adam. I couldn’t agree more!
Adam: IMO; It has nothing to do with Rock vs Country. James became unpredictable & Chris was a rebel. David Archuleta’s dad was a total pain to AI, and on & on & on.
I am DONE with American Idol now. America has ZERO IDEA what talent is. James was the winner from DAY ONE. I am not even interested in who is the winner now.. these 3 are B O R I N G compared to James. And they can’t sing like he can. He has amazing range and pipes. Not to mention he’s just such a likeable person. I will miss seeing him every week and will miss hearing his new songs so I can download them and listen to them all week until I can get more. I hope he makes a record REALLY SOON so I can buy it and support him again. James, you deserved the win. It is a travesty that you got voted off. I ONLY way I’m going to feel better about this if I hear news of a record deal TGMORROW. I miss you already, James.
I hope James gets a record deal like Pia. He is awesome!
This elimination was ridiculous. In the words of one of the judges – “There’s something wrong with the world today, I don’t know what it is. Something’s wrong with our eyes.”
More like ears…
No something is wrong with allowing hundreds of votes per person. That did not happen in the earlier seasons before the texting/on-line voting. The number of votes truly did mean those were almost the number of people voting. Now, a person wins because they had fewer supporters but more votes because they never stop dialing/texting. Letting anyone vote 100 times is not a true test on who America voted for. Older people and people at work can’t do that kind of voting for 2 hours straight. If everyone gets one vote, we will see exactly who got the most real votes.
P.S. if Haley wins i will never buy anything she sings and her attitude will limit her.
you said it.
Dream on.
hey N.O. viewer i’m sure Haley wont need you buy anything she sings, there will be alot of others who will buy everthing she sings.
Shell need alot of Autotune…
First time watching AI & my last…AI is fixed!!!
I am begining to believe AI is fixed!!!!
I stopped watching after Paul was voted off, america does not vote for talent for what ever reason. The whole idol thing sucks, I didnt watch any of it last season, i will not bother in the future either
It’s rigged big time. Look up Idol is rigged and you will see. AT and T is one big Scam with Idol backing them. They need a girl to win this year. James was in first place almost the whole time.
now there is no point for watching american idol because james was the best on this show. This show depended on james.. in my opinion Haley should have been the one who should have left.. anyone with me?
if you are you shouldnt vote for haley!
Haley really should have left, you know shes a good singer and all but she doesnt cut it for me, she screams way to much. James just seems a better candidate for american idol then she was. im really depressed with americas decision.. 🙁
Well said, I agree totally.
Agree totally with you – not giving anyone my votes!! Something is wrong here!!!
Sad to see James go. He was a sweet kid with just the right amount of edge. Scotty is a sweet kid, too, but hasn’t been the most exciting performer. One-trick pony, for sure. I don’t know what Lauren is doing in the top three. She’s obviously been a judge favorite from the word go. Also a very sweet girl but nothing to write home about. Lousy song choice for her in Round 2 last night, as well.
Haley’s my girl. She’s got bite, gravity and sang both Gaga’s and Adele’s songs better than the original artists. Not dissin’ on Gaga- who forgot to get dressed, tonight, before she went on stage- or Adele- who is an amazing, breath-nabbing talent. It’s just that Haley is *that* good. It’s a given that J. Lopez and R. Jackson will tear into her performances but I don’t think it makes a shred of difference. The girl is pure magic, and she’s worked to get there. She’s not the same performer she was at the beginning of the season. She’s leagues ahead. Her growth has been tremendous and her stage presence is beginning to equal those amazing, textured pipes. I haven’t heard this kind of raw spellbinding on a female vocalist since Stevie Nicks. The girl has got it in spades.
She’s far more interesting to watch perform than most of the chorizo-packaged product they squeeze on the stage backed by mechanized vocals- yawn- and ‘special’ effects. Let’s bring some dignity and authenticity to the table. Finally, for the record, Haley’s song choice in round one last night worked. And I think the judges who were down on it figured that out quick and changed their (auto) tune by next round.
All for now. Thanks for the forum.
I loved Haileys second song but the HATE in her eyes … you can just tell this girl has an EVIl spirit!
Right on, Suze. All my previous James votes are now going to Haley!
after James is gone why the h&#* would you watch the rigged show? Simon has greener pastures…let’s leave AI
Good Luck James will buy your music anytime…
I am also done wasting time with AI
What?! I never expected James to go home?! I thought it would be one of the girls. But I guess not! I’m extremely shocked on this. I think I’m not gonna watch the next season anymore.
I’m with you Lizzy!!!
I will not either.
so do i, pfuuuuhhh…..
For a season that got the best talent the best singers were voted off. What a boring final this is going to be.
Adam came second in 2k9 and Chris took the title singing through the side of his mouth. Where is Chris these days? Also what is happening to Lee the winner in 2k10? The tradition continues so let us see who does well and who simply fades in to obscurity.
lol dont you think you guys are a little harsh on Morgan? She might be this 12 years old little girl and she is probably crying to tears right now while she is holding up her banana chocolate cupcake.
Why this show has no place for the rockstar??? Pop yes (Kelly, Lee,etc), blues( Taylor Hicks), country (Carry). Why Adam, Daughtry and James not won it?? What are they thinking about? James is the most talented, the greatest performance ever on this show. i don’t care with this show anymore.. :p. So sad!
Who is “they”? Did you vote? How much?
It’s a contest. It is not life and death. Even if my fav gets voted off, I will still watch it. They all have talent, have worked very hard and have given it their best. I’m not into hating on anybody for trying. If most of the voters don’t agree with me, I’m not going to start pouting and claim I’ll never watch again!
Oh yes it’s not about life and death. It’s just about “TURN OFF YOUR TV, WHEN THIS SHOW STARTED”. that’s it! 🙂
If i do that, it will not give some big effects on the show, isn’t it? don’t worry! LOL
Exactly. When Casey went home I didn’t stop watching. Look what I would have missed!
Casey gives me the creeps. The camera was on him several times tonight.
i don’t know what was goinng on. I think contestant like Pia, Casey and James should fill the top three spot 🙁
America did not get this one right.
America voted for a diva want to be. No they did not get this right. AI is so over.
I agree and with AT and T backing them, we don’t have a chance. It’s one big lie!
that sucks james was the best haley should have gone home
totally agree. Hailey deserve NOTHING. She is the worst talent on this show now!!
I just cannot believe it!! You’ve got to be kidding me. James is an entertainer and oozed talent.
James is the best and should win just like crystal bowersox was best last year and should have won. I’m not watching it anymore. Terribly disappointing.
Can’t watch Idol anymore!!! James was the winner in my eyes and I’m sure a lot of others. America got it so wrong!!!!! But the positive side is the fact that he will have a career in music – look at Chris Doherty. So chin up James – we will be hearing from you big time.
Yea Judy i agree with you. James will do better than any of these other kids anyway!! I think someone is cheating giving Haley votes ! She has been in the bottom 4 times, something is not right!!! Idol we are onto you!!
Check out The Voice!!!!
I think all the real singers have now been eliminated. No longer interested in who wins this year.
America you got it so wrong you have eliminated the wrong person.James you are unreal
Why is it that each year when idol gets a really really talented singer that the either get voted off towards the end or loose in the finale?I am from Australia and I love to watch idol but each year you guys get it wrong bring it in that us Aussies can vote I’m sure the outcome would be much different.
Anyone who knows music knows that the results tonight were based on anything but musical talent. James can deliver any song, any style and is a true performer. He is the only one that can use his pure emotion and still deliver a top notch performance. Randy should keep some of his comments to a minimum – the kiss of death for James was his prediction three weeks ago that james would win. Did James’s fans become complacent as a result? Did the other idol fans become more determined to prove Randy wrong? The remaining three weeks hold no interest for me at all.
Your right about the remaining 3… I am done with the show..
No its Rigged… Because there hasnt been any girl winners for awhile… People were complaining they couldnt vote for haley it would vote for “3” leaving haley with few votes. so it should be Lauren, Scotty, James. Plus Haley cant sing a note to save her life.
Vote Lauren to kick Haley out!!! Fight fire with fire!!! lol
James leaving leaves a big gap in the genres. Haley and Lauren don’t strike me as being able to really fill that void and Scotty got a piece of criticism from JLo last night to add the final piece to concert Scotty. B4 tonight I thought he’d need to find a dance piece but now he could pick a rock&roll piece. Now the ? Is would James voter vote for him if he did that?
James leaving leaves a big gap in the genres. Haley and Lauren don’t strike me as being able to really fill that void and Scotty got a piece of criticism from JLo last night to add the final piece to concert Scotty. B4 tonight I thought he’d need to find a dance piece but he could pick a rock&roll piece. Now the ? Is would James voter vote for him if he did that?
Come on James Voters! Help Scotty to win so it wont be a girl to win! Vote For Scotty!!
Yes, please vote for Scotty!
I and my family try to be really impartial, but we’ve always thought that in the case of AI originality should be stressed. After all we have good singers around the world. What’s the use of revealing one more good singer? To do what you want with your voice is for few – that’s what we’ve always loved about Robert Plant -, and that’s what Haley has. The other three ones (at least those 3) are great singers, but that makes her unique and makes her combine with what in our opinion the aim of AI should be.
I agree totally that Haley is unique. Come on America, don’t get so uptight! James will do well. If you say you are not going to watch AI anymore you were obviously watching it for the wrong reasons. It is entertainment, imagine if you had stopped watching after the first elimination, you would have missed alot of fun!
Here is an idea: Bring back the “losers” from recent years (Durbin, Lambert, Daughtry…) to compete against the winners (I would list them but I can’t remember their names). It would be a great show–at least half of it. I’m very bummed about James being gone. Maybe they will bring him back to do his duet with Tyler. That might get me to watch again.
I suggested below that Steven Tyler should create a new show – American Roch Idol – and get Lambert, James and other rockers back for a real competition a la rock and roll… yeahhhhhh
This show will be boring without James. I expect him to be in the final at least with Scotty or Haley. The judge really had been super duper nice to Lauren.
This is disappointing. I’m not watching this show anymore. Not being harsh but, Lauren is NOT an idol. She’s too predictable.
I told you James was gone. I benn right the LAST FOUR WEEKS!!!!!!!
so who is going to win?
What do you want a bozo button???
what were they thinking james rocked i am not going to watch it any more
You don’t like the results so you’re not watching Idol anymore. Well bye! I am pleased with the results!!
For the reason of being as boring as the rest of them, I’m sure.
I can sort of understand why James went out. He peaked a little early. I can also understand why Pia went out as she had a great voice but no stage presence or warmth. I always thought Lauren had a good voice, from day one but she never seemed to grow. It is about the whole as opposed to just a voice and I don’t think Lauren is there yet. Shame she didn’t wait a couple of years as I believe that she has soooo much potential. Scotty has the voice but he needs to get a few knocks and get some humility back. He just is so hard to watch and truly makes me cringe. So yes, Hayley has to win it. Lets hope that the voting reflects this.
I think most viewers are shocked including me.I thought either Lauren or Hailey would be voted out & not James.This guy has talent & his vocal is good,if not better than Lambert,more controlled & not so screeching.I think James will have a good singing career & concerts like Daughtry regardless.You know,this season, choice of songs really pulled these kids down & they did not turn the songs to make them their own. Hope the Top 3 gear up & not be complacent and over-confident.I think Americans find James over-confident(am I right?).
Much better than Lambert
Agree, better than Lambert.
I agree Adam is to theatrical! He is good and i voted for him , but he is no James Durbin!!
I like James, but he’s no Adam Lambert.
I did not vote for James until he stopped singing metal. I now like him but Adam Lambert is my favorite American Idol contestant. I like all kinds of music. That is why I also bought Susan Boyle’s CD.
You are right Adam likes dudes instead of girls! lol
James was not voted out, just not as many votes as the other and Country has a huge fan base right now, while Haley’s fan are more old school rock/blues and were very pissed at Randy’s commits.
this is utterly jaw-dropping…this season of AI has shown America’s frustrating decisions in keeping the undeserving and letting go of true talent…biggest upset and how many in just one season? first pia, then casey now james? check out the top 3: haley screams and wails, lauren’s too afraid to try and scott sings from inside a well…America’s Best Loser is…it won’t be hard to choose now, would it? Goodbye, American Idol…at least for now…i can see your ratings taking a big nosedive after America’s mistake of getting James out.
haley can’t sing..i think she is getting benefits from that group that always vote for the worst singer…haley cannot sing..she is an average lounge singer at best. now i hope she wins…another american idol who will fail in the music business.
yea haley’s just a lounge singer – agreed!! sleazy, slutty lounge singer.. i mean, how cheap will the american voters go!!
Haley has one big advantage next week! Scotty & Lauren fans will spread out their votes, while Haley fans will concentrate theirs. Add in the “Vote For The Worse” web site’s auto dialing programs that they have been using now & in the past, & SADLY, you come up with Haley in the finals.
I was looking forward to a Scotty & James final, but not surprised with the results. This has been AI’s weakness for years. The real “vote” comes after the season is over & who sells the most CD’s.
Which of course will be Scotty!!
Haley is still there because she’s amazing. I’m sad James was cut, though. It should have been Scotty after last nights performances or Lauren because she really has never had a wow moment the entire season. It should have been a Haley/James finale.
I agree, while Haley is my favorite, James also had a place in my heart, loved to see want he would do next each week.
While the Top 3 sing well for their style, they are not great entertainers and exciting more the time.
America, what were you thinking? How could you have eliminated James Durbin? Are you kidding me?
It was jlo and randy that eliminated James with there knocking Haley so bad last night. I feel bad for James, but it backfired on jlo and yo yo.
I will not watch the remainder of American Idol. I am angry, especially with all the comments over the past 2 weeks on the internet about James. Americans who have been negatively commenting about James truly are ignorant and do not understand or know anything about disabilities(Autism and Tourette’s Syndrome). James is so talented and it is amazing how he has overcome his disabilities and has been able to perform like he has. People with autism are very emotional and I feel he has controlled his emotions extremely well. He was not any way wanting sympathy like many Americans have suggested. I really don’t care who wins now! I hope someone gives James a contract, because he so deserves it! I do not feel that Haley, Lauren, and Scotty are anywhere near as good as James. If I did continue watching, I guess I would vote for Lauren. Anyway, this year’s Idol is over as far as I am concerned.
James’s will have a lot of contract offers, plus Bands looking for a lead singer in the Hard Rock/Metal style.(P.S. I don’t think his illness had anything to do with the vote, it was just this stupid voting system.)
Tim i agree!!
I watch AI for the show, the entertainment, but I have to agree that James has overcome sooooo much with his Autism and Tourette’s, he is an inspiration and prove that you can do anything if you have passion. He will do good! he will be able to afford nappies for his baby now!
Vanessa – Thank you for pointing that out.I also noticed the negative comments regarding James escalating the last two weeks. Even on this webstite. Don’t know what it was but was trying to get someone to look into it. Spammers, trolls, hackers????? My friends who Post on other sites (even youtube) pointed it out to me. These people made brutal comments. This is one reason why I will not vote for any of the contestants that are remaining in the compitition.
I TOTALLY saw James being sent home earlier than the finale. It always happens in reality shows when the contestant plays the pity card – that he is doing it for the family, he needs the money to feed his family or to give a better life etc etc… This approach to ask for votes always backfires. Audiences like to hear they are doing it because there is nothing else they see themselves doing, they need to have true passion, regardless of money. This is usually true – when you do what you love, money cames as a natural result of it. Maybe not a lot of money – depending on what you love doing, but for sure, enough for you to have a great life. The other thing is AI’s demographics – the way I see it, the audience is more conservative and likes conservative performers. Rockers are not usually winners in this type of show. Maybe Steven Tyler should start a show called American ROCK Idol – then James, Adam and others would be competing in the same level. I kind of like the results as they are today – James was never my cup of tea, but in any case, I am sure he will get a record deal and will have success. Good luck to him…
He wasnt playing the PITY card he is talented obviously your deaf and blind so i cant expect much from you… And whats wrong with ROCKERS? cant spell CRAP without RAP guess you like the autotune stuff. Sure your cup of tea was crappy haley who cant sing a note.
Never saw James play the pity card – far from it!! he did say in the audition that he had Tourettes/Asperger – but it did not have him. Yeah he had really matured & his life was not just about HIM anymore but also his family. That said James was VERY passionate about his music & loved what he was doing — & wanted to share the passion & love for his music with the audience also. He has raw talent, showmanship, hot vocals ,love for his audience & generosity of spirit.
I loved his “visions” & could not wait to see what he would bring to the stage week after week. There were so many people on these message boards that did alot of hating on him, especially the last couple of weeks just do not understand it at all. I think it came from being jealous & threatened by someone with so much talent & because he could touch peoples lives with his amazing talent.
I think everyone is in shock over James leaving. Like me, I bet many a viewers had tears in there eyes. The talent has been tight and they all have a gift to offer the world. We all have the opportunity to call in or vote on line. It is all fair. I have watched American Idol every year since the beginning and have had many surprises on who went home. You can’t take it personal when it is your favorite. Yes it is normal to feel upset and even angry because you wanted it for them so bad. It is a competition and someone has to win. I am guilty of getting emotionally involved and even shedding tears when someone goes home. This is the best singing talent show on TV. I will always be a big fan.
I am done with American Idol for ths season. The best talent has been voted out. There is not credibility in that.
James no worries, you are on your way to a great career – no doubt. Someone will be calling you.
As for what is left. Scotty is good – the others – babies you are going no where. Where are all the other American Idol winners except for Carrie Underwood.
Good luck James. This is a blessing for you. Keep the faith!
Adios partner! hahahahaha…….
This is the first season I have watched American Idol. I am 53 years old and African American and I love country western music. I started watching American Idol because my boyfriend was flipping through the channels and I heard Scotty audition and I have been watch every week since then. I am not a
TV person, but I am amased at the talent that has been on the show and cannot wait to see who wins. I am disappointed in the results with James this week, but I do believe the reason Lauren and Haley are still on the show is because Jennifer Lopez for two weeks straight told America to vote for the girls after Pia was voted off. I believe that America is voting for them because of this. I do not believe that the judges should tell America who to vote for and I believe that if she had not voice that comment Lauren nor Haley would have made it this far. I wish America would vote for the talent as it is presented each week and not because of a comment. I love Scotty’s voice but if he does not bring it everyweek then he will be eliminated like every other contestant has been. Good Luck to the remaining three.
Two years from now – Lauren will be lost in the heap at Disney being forced into another ‘Hannah Montana’ mode. Scotty will be doing okay, not great as hes young and is voice is going to get lost in Nashville. Sadly, Haley will be the Lindsay Lohan train wreck of this season. She has a lot of anger in her and a chip on her shoulder prior even to the judges critiques and will be in and out of substance abuse facilities. I love her voice, but the rest of her sends up warning flags. Casey, James, and Paul continue with their band they said they’d formed and will be very popular and just fine. James didn’t NEED to win. He has a rock voice and he will have a record producer in a very short time. Frankly the other three need the solemn commitment more. I won’t be watching again. Hope Nigel gets some help for Haley as they are priming her for self-destruction. I love James and am THRILLED he lost, winning is the kiss of death.
Extremely sick Haley haters econd only to Angela James AKO Haley’s stalker!
Why, because they have an opinion DIFFERENT than yours.
Sorry kiddo get use to it!!! We love James Durbin, not some mean girl named Haley!!!
I’m so shocked at tonight’s results! I was very sure that James would stay in the top 3, but then this happens! Wow… I mean, at this point, it’s sad to see any one of them go, but I do not think James deserved to go at all. Sure, he screams in his songs a lot, but the songs call for it, and it’s good screaming. He really has stage presence, he knows how to make it exciting and entertaining for the audience. He can sing like a rock star, and he could also slow it down and sing beautifully. I don’t understand how this guy did not get enough votes.
Personally, I think Scotty should’ve gone based on his second performance yesterday. Don’t get me wrong, Scotty’s great, a very likable young man with a great voice, but I just think it’s unfair to send James home instead of Scotty, especially bearing their performances in mind. But I guess this happens sometimes in American Idol, and all we could do is wish James the best. I never watched the season with daughtry in it, so I was shocked when I heard that he didn’t make the finals, I always assumed that he was at least runner up b/c of how successful and popular he is now. So it is possible to have a great singing career without winning it all. I hope all the contestants who are talented will go on that path.
Now, let’s hope the three contestants remaining will bring out the best in them and give us a great show!
JAMES eliminated?That is shocking…James should win the contest.The only and the most talented this season.America is really crazy in choosing the top 3…
scotty deserves to be in top 3… so as james.. honestly i do not like the way haley sing with a trembling voice, its so annoying…
I agree! I am devastated America got it wrong again! James was the best on that show and had an amazing voice! Great doing the rock thing and even great voice when he sang slow songs. He is the only one that PERFORMED on the show. I can’t believe that people voted for Hailey to stay she is a whinny, stuck up, no good, screaming, growling bitch! I can’t stand her and wish she would have gone a long time ago. Especially after seeing her not be able to take any criticism from the judges her attitude was so crappy. She needs to go. But that is okay because I don’t think any of the 3 left will have any kind of career but I bet James does just like Daughtry!
Hehehe, so long James and James fans. Haley all the way to the final. Haley the American Idol!!!
Haley acted like s little spoiled brat lastnight and I think she should have gone home tonight. She’s ungrateful and doesn’t deserve anything! James got robbed!!!!!!!
My opinion
NO, she’s not a brat. She’s humble and takes the criticism and continues growing herself. She’s the best ever in American Idol.
Agree, Jessie
Totally agree Jessie. The joke will be on them if she wins, she is not the kind of artist that will attract too many people. She sounds weird, and it makes me sick in my stomach every time they compare her to Adele or Edith Piaf… for goodness sake! I thought the top 3 will be all guys, male talent was WAY BETTER this season and look at this results!!! I miss Thia and Pia (I never in a million years thought I would say that!)
I’m not shocked – I feel it was justified. I was James’ fan up until 2 weeks ago – when he kept getting free passes from the judges for sloppy vocals etc. I get that last week an emotional performance so people were still wowed by that. But they should hold everyone to the same standards. It was sloppy so he was lucky that Jacob was much worse. I was disappointed with James’ performance last night – i thought he was better than that but JLo says he raises the bar (what bar? Haley was better & yet you quote James) and Randy says he’s peaking at the right moment. I disagree – he peaked too soon and the past 2 weeks perf was not his best.
Both Haley and Lauren kept growing on me this season. Both girls just kept bringing it every week and their perf level has improved so much, esp Lauren – I’m so impressed at this young girl. I like Scotty too but I am hoping for the best for the 2 girls. They both deserve it as they are stand-outs at this Season. To be the last 2 girls standing after all other 5 were eliminated one after the other – that deserves applause because they fought for their place in the top 3 with fantastic performances every week.
They got it right, Durbin sounds more like shouting than singing..
Scotty might get the vote because he is good looking and he can sing albeit more on country.
Haley will go far too because her voice is unique and like Daugherty, you can recognize it is her voice.
Lauren reminds me of Kelly Clarkson, she can hit high notes and don’t sound like shouting.
There, my 5 cents comment
You are telling me that Haley doesn’t scream or yell?? Are you serious? She screams and screeches constantly, and mostly off key. Why don’t the judges hear what we hear at home? Scotty is by far the best of the three.
I agree Scotty is the best – I so sorry to see James go – my heart is aching for him but I have been a Scotty fan from the beginning
You must be watching a different show. I replay her performances over and over. The only two performers who had the least off-key moments are Lauren and Haley.
And she growls!! I am an ex-opera singer and I can tell you Haley is a candidate for pollips on the back of he throat!
You are so full of sh** you have no idea what you are talking about. It’s beyond bullsh** it’s buffalo sh**. Haley is never off key, and the only time she ‘screams’ is when she’s paying her due to the original artist (see Janis Joplin’s Piece of My Heart and MJ’s The Earth Song). James was consistently off key and his screams were very much screeches and he did them just because. I’m not saying I didn’t like James, but you can’t objectively say he was so perfect as you are making it out to be.
She sounds horrible! Like someone with a bad cold singing at a Karaoke bar. Yes, that is “different” but that is also awful! I guess Haley fans make a point, she is different from anything Idol has had before… she has no talent! I get it!
Not off key. Incorrect.
I agree that daley trembles a lot when singing and its really annoying..
Scotty’s voice is nice in the ears.. his voice is perfectly fine and i like him so much… i like james too..
Haley’s screaming and growling is so annoying! She destroyed Michael Jackson song and I don’t know what made her think she could even sing that song. She SUCKS and so does her attitude. She is a stuck chick who can’t take any criticism and she needs a lot! She will not be successful in the future!
Haley’s growling and yondering is beautifully executed, it’s classy and stylish. She has at least five best performances in this season and she has the most growth among the fellow contestants. GO HALEY GO!!!
Scotty all the way!!!
SERIOUSLY. Haley screams WAY more than James. James just sung higher than everyone else. That’s not screaming, America, thats called being talented.
P.S. I have nothing against Haley, I’m just pointing out the fact that she is more of a “screamer” than James
Ugh :(…I’m so disappointed.
Me too!!
Oh whats that noise I can hear? could it be violins! hahahahaha
im also diappointed cause james is the one who is really good i was hoping that lauren will get eliminated :'(
dont have to be. haley can/will be your idol!!!
Once again – disappointed in the way America votes. How is it that the super talented James Durbin goes home while the unpleasant Haley and the less than tuneful (last night anyway) Lauren stays.
My dear, Idol has become a joke this year. Remember the top 24? And now these are the top 3 we have left???? SAD JOKE!
I agree with you 100%. IT is totally disgusting when one of the most talented people ever on Idol gets sent home while two mediocre girls stay. Unbelieveable! But the Doughtry comes to mind, doesn’t he? Scotty should and will win Idol this year. No question – let’s hope that Haley doesn’t make it to the Finals. She shouldn’t even be standing there. SCOTTY!
Absolutely Kevin, if American Idol wants to leave this season with a little dignity, Scotty HAS to win it! But, it is obvious that the voters are mostly kids that massively send messages, call and vote online… like maniacs. Not everybody has that time. Mature, well adjusted people that know about music will not sit for two hours to vote. I think the most I have voted was like 10 times for example. I have a life, but those crazy kids don’t. They vote for Haley because of her legs, because she likes Casey, because of her teeth… MY GOSH! This is a singing/performance competition and that girl is neither a great singer nor a great performer (marching like a horse or a crazy soldier on stage.) I think she’ll be the next American Idol, this has been a crazy season. That will be the cherry on top!
Scotty’s most recent performances have been terrible. Yesterday’s Young Blood was not only a poor song choice his performance was corny and lacked any kind of substance.
Really now, mature well-adjusted voters should vote for Scotty? Really? And here we are thinking majority of Scotty’s voters ARE the teenagers. Or is he winking at the camera to win old men in suits over?
Nobody votes for Haley because of her legs, nor her teeth since it is not a “Best Leg” Competition, nor a dental competition. I’m finding it hard to believe that majority of people in America votes like that.
Durbin was an exciting performer. He had serious intonation issues. This is objective.
you are wrong kevin. haley is better than james a hundred miles, she’s better than scotty, she’s better than lauren.
@makou…haley has huge loyal fans, i’m one of them. i vote her because of her whole package, including her beautiful legs. go pretty girl!!!
I think the judges favored James. James had every back up and stage set-up imaginable to man. He got better treatment than the other contestants. Even a TV station in Houston talked about that, they said “James got to go on first; James got to sing a song that was from another period as the others, he even had his own little stage while others did not.” So, I think voters saw the favoritism and voted for Haley. Randy has probably already signed him to a contract. I hope Scotty does not sign with Randy – Scotty should go to Nashville or Austin and get an agent there. Scotty will do well with a singing career. I doubt that Lauren will, and I doubt that Haley will. We’ll see.
I was so happy when Ryan did not walk down the stairs. He looked very silly when he fell into the audience with the ball.
I’m sure those girls copped a feel and are bragging all over facebook.
Won’t do them any good. They won’t score with Ryan.
I am NOT happy about this! Hailey needs to GO HOMEes should still be there. Hay be a screamer but he sounds amazing doing it!
No Mad mag Scotty needs to go!
No!!! Haley will win!!! Haley the best idol ever!!!
Who the heck is voting? Really? Maybe the monkeys from Steven Tyler video. Haley should have been gone right after Ashton or maybe right after Karen. I am somehow glad this is happening because The X factor and The voice will have even higher ratings. Those are the shows to watch now. American “Disney” Idol has been horrible this year.
I thought the same at the beginning. I didn’t even know her at all. But then you can’t judge her from back then! The Haley from the first week and the Haley in the Top 3 are worlds different.
And isn’t it amazing how someone who started as cannon fodder made its way up the scale in leaps and bounds? It’s astounding! She grew right before America’s eyes. Arguing that she should’ve gone home way before is kind of worthless.
Yes, she went from mediocre to just okay. And James was absolutely amazing from day 1. So, I guess the one with the real talent needed to be sent home because he was consistent? Take note future Idol hopefuls, you need to be crappy at the beginning, so when you do something a little better you are praised for the improvement. COME ON!
I agree with you that James getting sent off was shocking. I would’ve wanted him to be in the finale. That would’ve been awesome.
Now, onto your points.
James was amazing at day 1, true. So was Pia. So was Thia. So was Casey..
But Week 2 came and everyone lost a little bit of luster. As the weeks progressed, most people who started off strong, flatlined. Instead of improving they just kind of did the same thing over again.
I beg to differ that Haley went from mediocre to just okay. That’s an understatement. Or are standing O’s and Best of the Night praises considered “just okay” nowadays?
I’m also not saying contestants should be crappy and then a “a little” better. I’m saying Haley DID that and she became awesome. She didn’t even become “a little” better. She became a force. I’m sure a lot of people would agree.
So yeah, I praise her improvement, maturity and willingness to hone your craft. Any contestant who does that is awesome in my book, win or lose.
How can you call Haley mature when she is not even capable of receiving criticism from the judges. Please, get the facts right! You love her, whatever; but to say she is mature when she behaves like an arrogant brat is way too much of a case of blindness on your part.
I was talking about her musical maturity, actually.
Also, I don’t think it is blindness. If anybody was given the same treatment (four of them standing together and hear Randy say that one’s the worst of the night), no matter who it is, I would think the kind of reaction Haley had was justified. Imagine if that was Lauren or Scotty or James? I’d still root for them if they answered back.
But of course we’ll never know because those 3 contestants has NEVER ever had any constructive criticism of ANY kind in all the weeks running, despite their glaring flaws.
Like it or not, but Scotty is more talented than all of them.
I am so sorry, but I can no longer resist, “you got to be kidding”, what in the heck do so many people see in Scotty as far as any musical ability, seriously, it is always the same, boring and plain. Go listen to his performances again, with your eyes closed, and listen, and you will think you are in any USA hotel lounge on karaoke, night. James was the Idol, and Pia should have been in the finals with him.
I know he is, out of those 3 he SHOULD win. But I just don’t see that happening based on the overall results of this season, maybe Haley will win. Hahahahaha and I can’t wait to see how well she does when she releases her CD hahahahaha.
Sorry…can’t agree with that. No one is more vocally talented as Haley, period.
Oh fatboy, I can tell you don’t know much about music. That’s okay!
Haley’s studio versions out sale anyone else this season. Maybe time to go cook your crow, Gabs.
gabriela: you can tell fatboy don’t know music? how how!?? Don’t tell me you can gauge a person’s musical tastes because of that one artist they’re rooting for!! YOU CAN? WOW. How vindictiv–smart of you!!
poor fatboy.. judged because he’s a fan!
Whether I know much about music is not the discussion here, Gabs. But I do & that’s why I can make positive, constructive comments, unlike your hate mongering, no count trolls.
Do you have ANY idea how you are coming across on this forum? If you have any friends you haven’t alienated, ask them to read your vindictive sh** & see what they say, would?
why you guys/gals are picking on haley? she is the real idol in this race, why you don’t understand? vote for the real one, vote for haley!!!
Tell me why does the same thing happen each year on idol.When it gets to the last 4 or 3 contestants it’s always the wrong one that gets sent packing.James gas been the front runner all year are you”s frightened that for once a really great singer will win.I’m sorry bit the other 3 Di not interest me I would never go and buy one of their cd”s.I am from Australia and I watch idol each week like alot of Aussies how about letting us Australians vote next year swell.
The system is screwed up because the fanatics come out in the end and manic vote. Haley’s supporters wanted to prove a point to Randy in their anger so they voted hundreds of times each. The normal voter would just vote 1-10 times and then go do something else. American Idol has allowed this to happen and despite constant public outcry over the voting system, they refuse to fix the problem. If they did a study on how many actual people voted for Haley, I think it will be less than James. However, those crazies caused her to have more votes. Can we honestly say that America voted in an idol when it is not based on number of people who like that person, only how fast each of their fingers work?
Amen to that
Why do you still not believe a lot of people really like Haley? You are supposed to be sooo smart and perfect yet you seem to think only 5 people in someone’s basement are fanatically posting and voting for Haley. You are crazy and probably more obsessed with Haley than a lot of her fans.
The system has never been any different, except for votes on facebook this year and they have a limit. It’s never been predictable IMO only the first one accurately represented the correct winner.
I totally agree, idol should limit their voting like DWTS does allowing only 5 votes per person. All 4 were good but James was the best!!!! And his career will be HUGH!!!!!!!!
I’m at the point of thinking that the voting is incidental. It makes viewers feel invested and brings in $$ for their partner AT&T. But I don’t really believe we decide anything. Nigel and TPTB want Lauren to win, and have manipulated this all along. She’s never criticized. And every online poll had her at the bottom. There’s more money in country music. Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson etc.
By “those crazies” you mean jackass & so-lo, right?
James will end up in American Idiot, on Broadway.
He’s always been mediocre. His versions of Judas Priest, Journey, the Beatles, etc….all mediocre, and mugging for the camera with corny rock star moves that he couldn’t sell. He has the upper vocal range, and that’s it. Adam Lampert he is not.
Finally, he was coming off arrogant. I got weepy the first time they aired his story….tonight, I just thought “So what?”.
Very very harsh and unwarranted and extremely wrong opinion expressed here!
fjf I am sure you know about american idiot because your their current star.
and with fjf as your initials yes!!!! you must be a douche
Now THAT is not very nice. James was a little arrogant, and he had a right to be I suppose, because he was the obvious favorite of the judges who furnished him with the best stage sets money can buy. Wasn’t he the one who had the band marching on stage? Fire shooting out on stage, fire works, the whole enchilada.
I totally that his version with the Judas Priest track was overrated. He made the Metal song into a poppy cover. It made the whole song really gay. I’m sorry James Durbin fans but If you grew up listening to the Metal genre, you will feel thesame.
You could not be more wrong Gwen! He brought metal to AI! Who dared to do so before?!
Not sure what kind of metal fan are you when you cannot even quote the name of the song! Poser?
I agree with a few of your points. James ventured into a genre that had a lot of fans, showed his chops and nobody had done before.. That’s why he got so much praise, though that doesn’t make him the superior contender, though.
It got so bad that people were willing to overlook his sharps/flats (ouch to my ears), his constant urge to talk about “how hard he has it compared to most people”, and his often awkward movement on stage.
I’m not saying he’s bad. I’m just saying the judges suck for praising him too much. He could’ve improved so much more with constructive comments. At least get rid of the flappy garment on his underside earlier.
booooooooooohhhhhhhhhh……. favoritsm
Oh, yeah, the judges really favored Haley.
Y’a Sho’ are some haters! If you have ever listened to the blues, Haley is on it! And, she’s sultry hot! If you know anything about country music, you know that Scotty is the most radio-ready of any from the top 25 Casey was another Taylor Hicks, no-singing sound bite. Piano can’t do anything but a boring Celine Dion impersonation. Go to Vegas. James was good; but, if you didn’t like the results, you should have voted more!
I might not care for Haley’s talent, But honestly she is anything BUT a “Blues” singer! Sorry, but YOU should listen to some real blues music.
The fact of the matter is that James consistently sings off-key and is pitchy. A lot of people seem to be blinded by the fire and glitz and glamour of his performance. Haley is the only one who has significantly improved and has the most unique and best voice of the group. Lauren has a great voice, but she is scared and not confident and will not hold the notes or hit the high power notes like she needs to if she wants to win. Scotty has a nice voice but is completely boring to watch, doesn’t sing contemporary music, and really needs time to develop. I think America got it right.
Haley gives out a BAD vibe about her… can’t pint point it…
True. I always had that kind of thinking. James is a good performer but not the best singer in the competition. And tonight I didn’t expect his ego trip.
Look in the mirror.@
Yea she acts like a mean girl. I hope Idol does not allow this to keep on happening. Maybe they are reading what people are saying , but maybe they should listen too!!
Bottom Line people** No matter who wins or lose if they have talent they’ll be around for a while.
For me I love James for the overall package I wish he would sing with out his high notes..but I was REALLY entertain every-single time.. I will not miss James on AI because I only watched on Wednesdays!!! and now I’ll just read about it here!
“The judges should apologize to haley” – Allison Iraheta
“These judges are getting somewhat infuriating” – David Cook
“Haley gets criticized cuz she’s the best and so not cookie cutter” – Adam Lambert
“J.Lo and Randy Were Unnecessarily Harsh With Haley Reinhart” – Blake Lewis
“That made me a little ill. I’m sorry, but Haley has the best voice on this show and she gets the most criticism.” – Lauren Alaina
“Disagree with Idol judges! Haley was amazing and gets my vote tonight. Hope she gets yours” – Ellen
“I still can’t get over Haley’s performance of “I Who Have Nothing” tonight on #AI. I mean, WOW! She has such a beautiful voice! GO HALEY!:D” – RebeccA black
Yes…True…!! People got mad yesterday.
Yes, the show is so dumb now that the “Judges” are not allowed to “Judge.” They need to cheer to anything the contestants do or else people will get mad. This is SO RIDICULOUS!
The problem is that they only judge Haley…not anyone else but her. They need to be fair.
Haley is the only one they haven’t pulled the punches with. Oh nooes how dare they say something not rainbows and butterflies for dear Lauren or Scotty!!
Because she sounded HORRIBLE! Non of the others sounded so bad! The screaming, the marching, ugh! It was HORRIBLE!
i think it was all planned ,bash haley and more people will vote for her. its called reverse phycology.
Lauren and Scotty have had terrible performances and song choices and sounded bad (like yesterday) and got nothing but praise. It’s obvious a double standard and that’s where the problem lies. And Haley can take criticism, she’s been taking it all season.
If Lauren says Haley has the best voice on the show, where does that leave you trolls & haters?
Oh, that’s right: in a singing competition, it’s about personality & attitude. Lauren says you have nothing to stand on!
First off Adam is acting like a back stabber because he was all over liking James and now he has turned his back. What is up with that? Adam don’t worry you are good but so is James! I did vote for Adam a million times and he didn’t win either, but i’m not not liking how he is acting now about James.
Maybe he sees James as competition.
I thought that the top three would not contain Lauren. While I think all 4 of these young people are very talented – in fact, the top 6 were almost tied in talent – I have been and remain least impressed by Lauren. I actually preferred Casey and James to her. She is a good country singer, but I do not hear anything special, yet. She will probably get much better, but I do not think she is as good as Scotty, Haley, James, Jacob, or Casey at this time.
To explain her position in the top three, as well as the results of last night’s voting, and even that of the last couple of weeks I think can be summarized as follows: The people who are good at the more popular forms of music are going to last longer than good performers of less popular forms of music. Casey was good at Jazz, and went out when he did because it is less popular than Gospel, R&B, Soul of Jacob, which, in turn, are less popular among those who watch AI than Heavy Metal/Rock. However, country and pop is more popular than Heavy Metal. If my theory is correct, Haley is a bit of an anomaly and the wild card. She can sing country, but is better at pop. I think if she is to win over the two country people, she will have to be significantly better than either. The last two weeks, half of her performances have been. If she is going to win, she will have to increase the percentage.
oldster,
i completely agree with you.. its disappointing that country and pop are the go to genres as “american music” but this is idol..it’s same thing every year so why would this year be any different.. james will be fine and successful as for final three..its already been decided they can’t let Lauren cry so she’ll have to win so they don’t make her upset, she’s the only one that wouldn’t be able to handle not winning
She is also, just a child.
Its sad to see James go because I really was hoping for Scotty, James and Haley in the top 3. He’s a great guy he’s gonna do fine. The only thing that I didnt like about his farewell was his “kind of” an ego trip when he said: “I did so much that’s never been done on this show before.” True, but so did Casey.
Yesterday I said that the judges tried to manipulate the voters because they wanted James to win… they tried but many people got angry at them because they were pretty harsh with Haley even though she wasn’t the worst last night in the first and second round. In my opinion, the judges did this. I’m happy for Haley but at this point this 3 kids are so talented that anyone of them can win. I really hope that James do well in the future, he’s very talented.
To quote Meat Loaf [or more accurately Jim Steinman] “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad”.
Im curious—do we think there are only two kinds of Idol watchers? Those who love Haley and those who hate Haley? Is anyone indifferent to Haley?
No…I don’t understand it either. If they don’t like her, why not just ignore her? I ignored the contestants whose voices I didn’t prefer. They’re scared she’s going to take it from their favorite…and they take it personally, and they go on the offensive. It’s very pathetic. I think it does Haley good, though, people like defending the underdog from the bullies…
SO KEEP IT UP GUYS AND SHE JUST MIGHT WIN THE WHOLE THING!!!! 😉
Love my Hales!
love that Haley girl. Randy is lucky I wasn’t in the audience when he was running off his mouth. I rarely get upset or angry, especially over a tv show, but he had me riled LOL.
I was shocked early in the show tonight when they sent Lauren to safety. I thought for sure Randy finally got his way and our Haley was gone.
When they said she was safe I was ecstatic. But then the reality hit me, either Scotty or James is gone, and I really do like all four. I felt very bad that James had to leave. I am a huge Haley fan, but I am an idol fan as well, and I always forget how hard these last couple weeks are. There will be two more hearts broken over the next two weeks, nevertheless, I love this show.
I really cannot care less about Haley, but its very sad to see that great talented people got voted off and someone so mediocre like Haley is still there.
“so mediocre”? You’re sh**ing me, right? No matter what you think about her personally, she is NOT mediocre.
you say you don’t care, but you cared enough to comment! LOL also, i’ve been readin this thread and you’ve been bashing haley in every post you make. define don’t care? LOL. at least be a good haley hater and admit you’re a hater. hahahaha
Why Haley? Why Haley? Why Haley?
Cause HALEY IS THE BEST, period!!!
That is such a positive for Haley. When you are really good, people will either hate you or love you. The great artists never get less critics. It just means you’re making waves and people can’t help but talk about you (positive or negative). All the best Haley! Don’t let haters get you down!
This is not right!! Haley is terrible and RUDE beyond belief!!! James needs to remember Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson both got kicked off too early…look at their careers!!!
Don’t worry Michele, people can vote massively but nobody buys the same CD a massive amount of times so, if Haley wins the joke will be on them. She’ll fail horribly because she sounds annoying and not a lot of people like her. A lot of brats vote for her massively to prove Randy wrong or whatever, but she has no idol material. She can’t move right on stage and she sounds annoying. Imagine listening to 10 or 12 of her songs in a row… GET ME A GUN!!!
not only can i imagine it, I do it several times every day. I love her voice.
Hahahaha, ok, so go buy 1,000 copies of her CD when is out. Let’s see how well she’ll do then!
@Gabriela: Nobody buys 1,000 copies of any CD. You sound like a child.
Also, nobody can tell if she will do well or not after the contest. The same can be said for everyone on the show. After everything else is said and done, though, I think most people will agree that she’s the most controversial contestant ever since Adam Lambert.
Rude? Really? What did she do to you? Did you see her with Lauren?
Sheep.
Very true James is going to be great !!!! He is very talented , and this is only the beginning for him. Good luck James we love ya!! Never give up on your dreams. You are a fantastic singer and performer. Idol does not matter anymore. Be very proud of yourself. You have more heart and soul than i have ever seen since Idol began.
James was a great performer but you really don’t have to say that Haley should have been eliminated. There are times that I felt fed up with his shouting and all.haha He is a really good performer but I can’t really say that he is consistent with his singing. Take the pitchy “without you” version for instance.
About the attitude that Haley showed, I think that Haley just felt the need to somehow shut Randy up. She’s just being real.It’s clear that randy hated her since Day1 and he often give out comments that are really not that relevant. She sings well but at the end of the day it’s all about song choice and that’s one of her Major weaknesses.
For scotty, a lot of times his performances are dull most of the time and Randy just kept on saying that he is ready to become a star.Let say most people, i mean most of the “girls” really agree but the thing is, comments given out by judges are often very biased. Even some of their favorite’s performances are boring, they still exert an effort in searching for the good side of the performance.
Lauren for me has a good voice but I can still see a side of her that is still holding back. She is obviously the judges’ favorite bec comments given to her are not really that bad compared to the comments given to Haley. If I can see that she will really release all her insecurities and just be herself on stage then maybe I will start to believe that she really is an Idol Material.
scotty is not boring.. some people likes mellow sounds and scotty has the quality of voice that mellow songs are fitted to him….
A lot of people on this website are really funny. Look at you, spouting your hate…misery loves company. YOU voted out James, it’s none of the contestants fault…quit personally attacking these kids! What is the matter with you? It’s just a television show…they all have a chance at fame now, it’s just who will reach out and grab it at this point.
totally agree!!!everyone has their fans..those for hayle are happy she stay!!
I thought she’d go home, since people think imaginary attitudes have something to do with vocal talent…what a pleasant surprise! A surprise then dampened by the incredible James Durbin leaving over Scotty McDreary…I hope he steps it up in the final three. I want the Scotty whose voice I fell in love with back! Hoping for a Lauren/Haley finale, with either winning.
After the girls duet I’m thinking a Haley/Lauren finale would be great. They seemed to have clicked in the last few weeks and their voices blend very nicely. I wouldn’t mind Scotty being in the finale if he steps it up. But if we get more of yesterday I’ll be very disappointed in him.
Well said, Devin Lee. Haley is the Idol, my Idol.
I will never watch the show again ,good for James he will do alot better than the three left anyway ,can’t wait to go to his first concert!!!
Yes… getting eliminated from AI is best for James… Can’t wait to hear you live!!!
Byebye mom.
I think we can all say we have different opinions of music. I knew it was going to be a hard decision since all four have different styles of music n are talented. But maybe the people got tire of the judges always giving a hard time to the contestant telling them to change it up a bit and James(which is talented as the rest)got away with singing the SAME type of music every week…that’s the reason my best “pia”was sent home..now am for team Hayle,I appreciate some good soul music.And though i liked James like the other 3, not surprise!!!
Haley is the best out of 4! Feel sorry for james but he need to go. yeah! Maybe some James’ voters think james has already had a good fan base and is gonna win this season so didnt try to vote. GO GO HALEY ! YOU KILLED ME WITH YOUR SONG AND EFFORD !
Agree!!!
What wrong with Americans. James is the best in American Idol 2011 but got vote off. I hate American Idol and won’t watch it again.
No offense but I bet you also said that line when Pia got eliminated but u still ended up watching the show.lol
Byebye Nar.
Didnt like haily at first, but over time, she has gained my respect and admiration..
Hail Hailey!!!
agree.In my opinion, She was the most improved idol. you can’t really easily find a voice like hers these days.
I think we need to put what happened tonight into the reality of the show. The truth is every week- SOMEONE will GO HOME. I agree that I did not see it coming that James would go home tonight. He has been someone I really liked this season. He has an impressive voice but this is a contest and I’d venture to say probably many ppl thought he was going to be safe so they voted for another person they hoped would make it to the finale.
I feel badly for him but the truth is- some of the past performers who DID NOT win became very successful. Winning Idol does not mean you will be a success. Idol opens doors for ppl just by exposing them to the masses.
It is sad to see him go but he might very well have a richer and fuller career by not winning.
“Wishing him the best/ he will be missed!”
You know, I think you are correct. People thinking that for sure James was gonna win cast their votes for some others they wanted to see in the top 3 assuming James would get the votes he needed. Problem was that a LOT of people thought that and now he has gone.
With seventy two million votes, James needed more votes, not the same. Obviously, the additional 12 million all went to Haley & Lauren in the effort to save them. Do the math… it figures.
In my opinion, Scotty shall go home, then James, then Lauren, me will be the Idol 2011. GO GO HALEY GO (ME)!!!
America just tossed out the next American idol!!!! James was better than all of them!!! Will someone kick Ryan? i voted alot and the lines were jammed. No way this is right! ! it should have been lauren. I will not be buying. 2011 American idol cd. I will wait for James! !!!!
This show is rigged James should have never went home American idol u suck. U know what.
Sending James Durbin is the best thing happened in this seasons’ American Idol… Go Haley Reinhart!!! You have my Vote…
I liked James too and “assumed” he would win it all. So the problem is that his fans didn’t all cast votes for him. So, Are you guys voting? There are many complaints in here tonight about the “voter” and the voting procedures, so I repeat the question, “are you voting for your favs?” Hit redial and vote a 100 times or more for your guy or girl or both.
stop voting for Scotty omfg people.
Haha! Totally. He is untouchable, it’s amazing. Who are all these millions of people? It’s actually impressive.
Yah, vote for the REAL IDOL — ME!!!
Haley if this is you , you have a bad attitude and no one likes you. Go home girl! No one likes your fake smile amd your nails on a chalk board voice!
WHAT!!?!?! JAMES!?!?!?! Damn Haley! Doesn’t belong in the top 3. 🙁 You rock James.
There are two others in the top 3. It’s not Haley’s fault you didn’t vote enough and Haley’s performances were just as good, if not better, than James for the last several weeks. Haley isn’t the one that doesn’t deserve to be there.
I rather think the show is fixed than to think that so many tone deaf people are voting. Haley sucks, I didn’t know a bad singer/performer will ever win AI.
Why do you blame Haley when you know it’s Lauren’s fault?..You know 12 year old girls voted 100000 times for her to keep her safe. I really liked James and I think he deserved to be in the top 3 more than Lauren and Scotty.
You people are the tone deaf. If you don’t like her style it’s ok. But to say she sucks just means you know absolutely nothing about music.
Are you drunk? It’s not Haley’s fault but she’s the true Idol.
I’m sick that James has been eliminated. He is the best singer, he will go far in his career even though he is off the show. I really liked Pia as well I thought it would be a battle between James and Pia. The only thing I can figure out is that the teeny boppers are the ones voting in this season. The young girls are voting up to 50 times a night. I think AI should find a way to stop the multiple voting. It may be more fair that way.
A girl said earlier that she votes 500 times for Lauren…
I thought James was really a good choice to win at first, but as time went on with so many good comments from the judges, I saw a change in his persona as if maybe he thought he had it won already. His stage presence changed. Also he had a problem with controlling his emotions several times. You have to be tough to survive in the music business, sometimes it’s not all about the talent and besides look who’s voting out there kids and teenagers mostly so the really good ones will go somewhere music producers know real talent when they see it or hear it.
This is crap, who the hell is voting, Haley sucksssssssss.She should b e going home,not James.He rocks and Haley doesn t have a right to be in the top three. booooooooo
i hate this it’s incrodebel james durbin have to win please!!!!!!!!!!!!
I kinda hoped last night for James to go home. I guess it just came true. Scotty and Haley in the finale, that’s my call!
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! America’s just being dumb. If Scotty wins this thing I will never watch this show again, Scotty is so Horrible!
The only reason my whole family watched this year was because of James. First and last year we’ll watch. He’ll be just fine, and we’ll buy his record he is sure to make, but the show is not worth watching anymore B-O-R-I-N-G. Thought for sure he’d be in the top 2. We never got through ONCE to vote for him all season, tried and tried. So bummed.
Did you really not know that you could vote online with a Facebook acccount? No busy signals. What age do people live in? Very strange these busy signal dialers are. And I am over 40.
This may be the first time in American Idol history that a consistent bottom 3 dweller like Haley, has won her way into the hearts of enough voters … To make it into the the top three. That’s right, the TOP THREE. That is pronominal.
And has anyone noticed that the vast majority of those that say Haley has a “Bad Attitude” seem to come off as sounding a bit like overweight, drama queens who can not find fault with her vocals. So, they resort to making things up in their showllow, jealous minds about her personality.
I love your comment Steve Fox. You rock!
hahahaha WIN!
I think that Haley is probably giong to win, i’ve loved her from the beginning. She is the only idol itunes that I buy. I think j lo is extremely jealous of haley,younger prettier and I would like to see j lo get up and sing out her heart like haley does. You can see her claws come out for haley everytime. I was really proud of Steven for making them look like the jerks that they were. I was really happy that gaga sang you and I, I Hope she did it on purpose to piss “dawg” and “j loser” off.I wonder if people at home were just pissed enough and voted for her just because of the trashing she got.I cant even look at Scotty when he sings,his eyebrows drive me crazy and lauren just seems to not know her potential(not in a bad way, maybe just too young)
Good for all 3 to make it this far
Up to this point, I thought Steven Tyler was a follower when it came to copying what the other judges said. Good for him, for speaking his own mind.
Wow Steve, you don’t know who those people are. Why are you insulting overweight women. You are mean. Plain and simple. People can have a different opinion than you, without being fat. Just wow. How old are you? (oh and I’m not fat BTW)
Did you know the word ‘fan’ is derived from ‘fanatic’? Living in Columbus, Ohio, I have seen forty years of obsessive ‘fans’ with the Buckeyes. But the blind hatred & contempt I read here from the ‘Haley Haters’ is the sorriest I have experienced. Pathetic.
I am a bit shocked that James was elimenated. As he was a great performer. But, I thought Lauren was at the top of her game this week. So, much so, that she deserved to be there as much as anyone. Now we are left with 3 performers who do not need smoke bombs and burning pianos to make a performance interesting. Good luck to the top three and to James as wll.
🙁 I’ll miss James. He was fun to watch. Yesterday he had 2 of the best 3 performances by far. It should have been Lauren or Scotty but they’re “country” so they get a free pass into the finale.
I still don’t understand why it’s so hard for everyone to believe that a lot of people like Haley. She has tons of hits on youtube, on the official american idol website, her itunes sell more than anyone else and she has the support of many former ai contestants. This is not rigged, Haley fans supported their favorite, it’s not her fault James’ fans didn’t do the same for him.
Wow! Congratulations to the Country & Western voters. I thought there was no way that both Scotty & Lauren would make the final 3. Maybe the James voters got complacent, thinking surely one of the girls would get the boot. James did himself proud on Idol and will go far. For the sake of contrast, I’d prefer Haley to be in the Final rather than both C&W singers —but I can’t argue with any outcome from now on.
I hate to bring you all back to reality, but AI is fixed and you can vote all you want, but the winner is not picked by us voters. After the wrong David lost in 2009 and Adam Lampert lost in 2010, it was pretty obvious. Adam has gone on to be a great superstar, but the winner over him is now in a few commercials! Don’t be sad for James. He will be a bigger star than any of the rest of them altogether. You deserve better James!
I still think Kris appealed to a larger portion of America than Adam did (I was on Team Lambert btw) and it wasn’t the wrong David. David Cook is great and just as talented as Archie (who I also like). Chris Daughtry and JHud are the only two that were really robbed of anything.
Wows Steve, you don’t know who those people are. Why are you insulting overweight women. You are mean. Plain and simple. People can have a different opinion than you, without being fat. Just wow. How old are you? (oh and I’m not fat BTW)
I said they COME OFF as sounding that way (and they do). Not that they actually are. Sorry if I offended any BBW out there.
LOL! LOL!
Steve, here’s a lesson in life: Never, EVER insult BBW. As you age (as I have), they look more beautiful everyday.
P.S. They’re also more grateful.
I’m glad james home
I will miss you James! You were my favourite! Never stop singing!
I don’t get why everyone is so mad at AI. It’s the voters that let James down not AI.
i am with you
Scotty the potty needs to get a career as the mad magazine guy or as a Opie Cunningham look alike. Haley needs to go to anger management and learn how to take criticism and Lauren needs to be on high school musical or glee. James, Casey and Paul are the true artists. Singing doesn’t make one an artist. I have outgrown this show and the voting is unfair and has been taken over by teenagers that do not know talent. I’m done “The Voice” is my new show. Those people are true singers and even the worst one is better than any of the top 3 American Idol contestants. I am out!!!!!!
they are eliminated,
Just focus on the three remaining contestants,,
I’m well into my 40’s and I’m proud to have voted for Haley 857 (or so ) times last night thanks to Randy’s hateful and unprofessional beating of Haley. Oh… I’m also a G-I-R-L. so you don’t have that excuse either.
Now if we can just vote off that PSASHT Randy Jackass!
So much for “Burping the ABC’s and winning” as someone hilariously posted a few weeks back.
I think American got it right this time. Finally, you did choose singer in the battle performer vs singer. James is not Daughtry. He don’t sing, he scream
Enough already with the negative comments. I am a Haley fan but appreciated the efforts and achievements of James. Right now his fans are hurting just as I would be if Haley had been sent home. I want to say to all of James’s fans, he came so far. He will only be out of the next two shows as an individual singer but he will be back in the whole group session at the finale. He will get much needed break to be with his girl and baby. That is so important. I am sure his hometown will still give him the parades and people will post. He has a career now with so much opportunity for himself and his family. So many doors are opened to him now that he never would have had. And, look at all the love he has gotten from his fanbase and those who may have supported others but appreciated his entertainment. I am so sorry for your disppointment. I look forward to reading about his successes in the future:)
James sucks.
How come when the rockers of idol do really great they lose or get voted off. James has been in the top & every week we vote & it takes forever to get through, & my friends vote for the others & get right through I wonder if they really just pick who they want to win. I hate to say this but I know my family will not be watching idol anymore. So good luck to the reamining 3. Sad to say this but Idol just lost 3 more fans.
Bye Rita, we still love to watch AI
I don’t standard the americans choice…
American Idol is a SINGING COMPETITION not a booring competition for Top 3…Bye american idol we will not watch anymore…
Conspiracy alert! Does it occur to anyone that a way for TPTB to skew the vote is to give numbers with more capacity to the contestants they want to advance? Maybe Lauren’s dedicated lines can handle 100 calls at any given moment and James’ can only handle 20 or w/e. It’s entirely possible.
I agree, and actions speak louder than words, and I hope all those (including our family) who say they will not watch, are serious, and don’t even go to that station during viewing time, either day, and I hope if enough people do this, it will show a decrease in viewers during the next 2 weeks. I can find out results later in the “news”, but refuse to give AI my viewership until they have a voting system such as, you get as many votes as the number who will remain, in this case you would of only had 3 votes yesterday, vote for one favorite or vote for the ones YOU think should move on. Not going to play their silly game anymore, just too unfair. Again, too bad for James, but I know I will be seeing him again, and buying his cd’s or attending a concert someday.
I agree Rita : I think the show name should be changed to American Country Music Idol only. Good Luck to Hailey.
Please vote for Haley (THE BEST)!!!
disgusting. You have lost another viewer. What is wrong with people who vote for ones who are not as good as the ones voted off..Is this a beauty contest? As bad as keeping taylor swift, who cant hold a note, in the limelight. James not only is conquering his handicaps , but has the voice that is going a long way. Can hardly wait till XFactor starts.
I’m with you Cindy. Beauty contest? Have you read some of the comments here about one of the girls? She is hot, she is sexy, sexy is back, marry me blah, blah, blah. Guess that answers your question as far as the girls are concerned. As for Scotty, holy smokes he certainly isn’t sexy BUT he has the Country vote regardless of boring performances.
James you were the only reason I stayed watching idol. Looked forward to every single performance. Even when you had a few pitchy moments you recovered beautifully and were still the most consistent across the board and brought the show to life.
I’ll miss you and won’t watch idol either. I’ll read the paper to hear what performer wins but there is nothing on this show I want to see or hear anymore.
I’m sorry but I just beg to disagree. I love James and wish him all the best but to all those saying they won’t watch AI anymore? duh my mommy said this as well when Pia got voted off and everytime I watch AI, I could see her picking especially when Haley is singing! haha you won’t resist Haley’s voice. She’s soooo infectious she could make everyone smile! I loveeeee haley!
Rita: I SO AGREE with your comment! The ONLY reason I was watching this show every single week was because of James Durbin’s VERY entertaining and exciting performance. When people are allowed to vote for 2 hours like Lauren’s brother said he did for her, in the video, then it ties up the lines and many could not put their votes in for James because of the steady busy signal. It is a VERY unfair voting system that only gives the ratings a boost when Ryan says we had 71 million votes. I think each phone number should not be allowed to vote more than 10 times taking into account other family members who wish to vote. These kids should not be allowed to vote 500 times for 1 person so they can ties up the phones lines for others. I will not be watching this show again until they show James and Casey in the Finale as there is now nothing different to look forward too except the same songs that we hear from everyone else.
You should only be allowed one vote per phone line Voting 500 times by one person in my books is cheating. Is this how idol makes tons of money through calling the voting lines.
Jd sad to say it but I know we wont be watching the final show at all. The next time we see James will be when his own album comes out. Its just kind of funny that james has never been in the bottom yet he gets voted off tonight. Most of the singers had a range of songs & tones even Haley but Scott had the same tone over & over & over it never changed. & yes the runners up usually have albums out after Idol & the winners well we see where they stand when Idol is said and done so James cant wait till you make an album i wont even have to hear it & know I will buy it
Some kid voting 500 times isn’t going to mess up your voting unless you are calling the same number they are. your argument makes no sense. The problem, more likely stems from the fact that some lines are given more capacity per TPTB instructions to their partner AT&T.
I agree, I felt James desired it. He never was in the bottom three. I just hope that someone will regonize his talent and make him the star he is. I was and am looking forward to buying his albums.
I agree! again we really disappointed this show just like what happened to Adam Lambert before that we expect him to win…..we are a proud fans of James to win this season…boycott american idol show….
Absolutely. Not because one of my favorites got unjustly booted off but because I’m sick and tired of watching Country Idol and the absolutely ridiculous voting system.
bad trip! james should have won!
I am shocked that so many people say that they are no longer going to watch American Idol. If I had stopped watching the show a few weeks ago I would have not been a fan of James or Lauren. Last night I voted for both of them. The game keeps changing. Who is going to win?
Really though like I’m soooo confused but I mean just keep voting for her and vote for Scotty cuz I think that’s what James would want Scotty or Lauren to win than Hayleys growling butt
With James out of AI, what is there to watch? Tsk tsk! America got it wrong again! To James, AI is just your stepping stone. Remember, that there are more runner-ups of AI who succeeded in their singing careers. There’s Daughtry, Hudson, Lambert to name a few. I believe that with your talent, a bright furture is ahead. Good Luck James. God bless you.
I believe Jennifer Hudson and James Daughtry were voted off at # 4 and they are two of the most successful Idols ever. James will be huge!!!! Love him, he has a bright future for sure. I agree with one of the postings above, Idol needs to change the way they allow people to vote. Someone posted that they voted 500 times for Lauren last night. OMG, who has the time for that. I’m lucky to give someone 5 votes.
Why it wast’n Hayley that eliminated????? I love James!!!!!!!
Let’s vote for Scotty too :D!!!!!!
That’s because millions of us voted for Haley Reinhart! Suck that up!
No, a few of you voted millions of times
no according to youtube, ai polls and itunes (also the past comment threads), millions of us voted for Haley Reinhart. and will continue to do so. now suck THAT up.
Not sure if both Lauren and Scotty can make it to the final. I believe Lauren could beat Haley but Haley could beat Scotty, since women are 70% of the voters most likely.
I can’t believe the voters out there. I have to say, Haley is not better than James, someone isn’t voting right..
neither is scotty…but look who made it.
sandra Lauran and Scotty were not better then James too. James should have stayed…
cathryn is right. haley is one the best too. did you watch her when she sang the house of the rising sun? isn’t different? i just can’t figure out why many wants to voted off haley, i think its because of how the judges criticize her. judges are so influential.
People’s opinion have nothing to do with the judges, we can hear and watch TV! We see it with our own eyes, Haley sucks. She is different from the rest because she has no talent, she sings like a person with a bad cold at a Karaoke bar. She sounds horrible. She is very beautiful but she sounds awful and her attitude… OMG!
Totally agree. Haley is not better than James, or Casey, or Jacob, or Paul, or Pia, or Stefano, or Thia for that matter. I just can’t get it… this is totally bananas!
When it is announced that Scotty is going on and James is leaving, only Scotty and Lauren actually had sad faces. Guess who was smiling that annoying smile again?
Don’t worry about it. After the tour is over the real contest begins. Who will be more successful after Idol? I really believe that is when we really decide the winner by putting our money where our mouths/fingers have been [sorry about the innuendo] during the Idol season.
halerrrrr <3 never been so happy! i think they all deserve to be where they r at this point. felt sad for james but thats just how the show works…have a mediocre night an ur gone. i have mt prediction of lauren leaving next and then scotty winning…even thouhg haley is my favorite but who knows at this point! they all deserve to be there and they have made this season amazing to watch! congrats to all and good luck to my choice haley 🙂
No wonder this show is slipping in ratings….
It seems to be extremely poor marketing strategy in giving a very small number of hormonal teenagers, who are willing to dedicate 2 straight hours nonstop in voting for one particular person to vent their obsession, the power to dictate who stays and who goes.
How many peope do those 72 million votes ***really**** represent. That number doesn’t mean a bleedin’ thing to me.
I would think they’d rather try to reach and keep the largest viewing audience possible by keeping the contestants that the most amount of people enjoy. If we were all given only one vote to cast for our favorite, I am very curious which of the top 11 contestants would now be in the final 3 and would represent a true popular vote…..ie, the favorites among the most number of people.
If the current voting system is nothing more than the results of a TigerBeat poll, why bother to watch and vote a few times.
i’m not a teenage girl and i voted hundreds of times for scotty, so did my husband.
You and your husband voted hundreds of times for Scotty because you are white trash, idiots who also happen to be completely tone deaf. Morons.
If you voted 100 times then it is people like you who make the system unfair and it is like cheating you and your husband should only have one vote each in a election do you vote 100 times for the person no you are given one vote each. Idol needs to look at its voting system to keep it viewers. Simon I hope you are paying attention to the comments on your website. Your produced a great show. You would not want it to go down hill.
What is the matter with you people? It is a TV show for god sakes. Are you going to die tommorow because your favorite got voted off?
Are you confusing Simon Cowell with Simon Fuller?
SandyA I SO SO SO SO AGREE with your comments, EVERY SINGLE WORD YOU WROTE!. I think you should be allowed to say what you just said on a major news networks all over America as it is NOT a true voting system and you have very important and such valid points.
Thank You for putting into words how I feel.
haley for the win!!!
Just leave haley alone if u hate her so much then whu watch the show she
Is probably anway better singer than
Any of u
I am a 67 yr old grandmother and I love James and am shocked!! that he was eliminated when he has never even been in the bottom three!!! I just can’t believe it. I too think it must be rigged. I wish James and his family all the succes in this world. God bless you James. I think you are the BEST ever!!!
I too was horrified at Jame’s elimination. Scotty is great, but he only has one style and is a shoo-in for Nashville and a very good Country career – he is NOT American Idol material I voted a lot more than I usually do for James last night, and had no problem getting thru – which probably should have worried me. Are we sure that there is no way some computer programs can be used for telephone voting – to overload the votes unfairly? I know the internet method only allows ten votes. Maybe there should be some limit along those lines. I work and cannot stay up until 11:30 (Pacific Time) to vote. Maybe a shorter voting period. And since I now feel that maybe the results ARE rigged, perhaps it would be good to have the actual numbers published.
Frances and all who are still in shock. I’m not a cry baby but I was in tears when I heard the results. James and Lauren were my choices from day one but I realized that Lauren (as did others here) was not quite ready yet.
This show should indeed be called Country Idol.
As James said, he brought things to this show that had never been seen before. My heart goes out to him. He was never boring, he didn’t look like a pole dancer and he wasn’t a deer in the headlights.
Add me to the list of those not watching anymore. The true performer has left the building. From now on til the end it will be a sleep fest.
WOW! WOW! Shocker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No they got it wrong. I am sorry to say, even though scotty has been a fav of mine all the way through, he totally suxed. James should not have gone. Totally not right
Ditto – Scotty has been the same all along whle James has done different stuff. All I can think of is that everyone was SO SURE that James would be in the final (I have had him picked for that from the get go) that they did not bother to vote.
The name of the game is money. James is a great rocker/frontman, but rock is pretty much dead in the water financially. The money in the music biz is in pop and country.
It’s been a great season, but I join the others in saying I don’t want to watch anymore. I loved James, what an amazing performer. I know the judges are just as shocked as the viewers. They see his great talent and the effort he put into his performances. I wish him all the best, and am sure he will be a success.
When Pia was out, many people done with AI but last night was the highest vote came in (72 million) so without you, AI still will be succeed and Scotty will win it
Haley is NOT better than James, Pia, Casey nor Jacob!!! Hell She’s not even better than Karen, she shouldn’t have made it to top 11!!!! So frustrated with the voters!!!!I have NOT voted for her not even once, I think she stays up all night voting for herself!!!! HALEY SUCKS, and if she wins, this will be my last season watching American Idol.
bye rosie
why? heley is one of the best. i believe she’s better than lauren and karen rodriguez. Lauren and Karen have both great voice but nothing special, they’re just ordinary singer. Haley is amazing and extraordinary, did you watch her when she sang the house of the rising? isn’t amazing? she’s different. she sang that song better than the real artist. hey? are you serious that she don’t deserve to be on top 3? nor 11? are you blind or what? she sing emotionally and creatively, i love her growl and huskiness of her voice. she’s not like lauren that sing the song without any different, lauren sing normally. I don’t like haley but i don’t hate her. i can’t say that lauren sucks or what. i respect them all as an artist.
haley and casey are similar. they change the way the song sing.
—Peace.
lauren is a lot better than haley in terms of the voice quality. no offense to haley fans but that is the truth.
It is subjective to say the least. Technically speaking Haley is beyond most people her age. Lauren has a good voice, but is untrained and she lacks experience.
I am a 62 year old father of three sons and have loved music all of my life. I have seen most of te great bands live during the sixties and seventies when I lived in London and sung in a band which later became very successful albeit with another singer. I consider myself a good judge of singing talent and someone with an eclectic musical taste. In my opinion Haley is one of the finest female singers I have heard for decades right up there with Dusty Springfield, Grace Slick, Shirley Bassey, Janis Joplin and Chrissie Hynde. She will almost certainly become a huge success both in the US and overseas. Quite frankly Scotty and Lauren do not hold a candle to her. Lady Gaga was awestruck by her that was obvious.
lan I am 57 and I totally agree. Go Haley
me too. i am from asia.
I agree with you completely. I really wish she could win, but she’s got a great future ahead of her in any case. Casey and Haley were my favorites all along and I’m glad that at least one of them is in the top 3.
u are tone deaf!!!
I am 87, still HALEY!!! HALEY!!! HALEY!!! ALL THE WAY@@@
wrong guy left..good luck james can’t wait for the first album. follow the MUSE genre and i will buy the CD
can someone please explain country? I don’t get the appeal or popularity
I am SO glad someone out there feels like that as well. Scotty has a great voice – but depite his efforts (and he DID try), that beautiful voice cannot change for other song types. Like several seasons back, when Miranda did not make teh finale – it wasn’t her voice – it was because she was not what is considered Idol material.
Haley and Lauren for the finale!!!! 😀
Way to go,girls!
I have watched every Idol over the years and of course didn’t always agree at first with the outcome. Tonight I am struck dumb. I am speechless. I wish James well.
UNBELIEVABLE! I just knew that it would be a James vs Scotty Final. In fact, I was so sure, that James would be in it, I didn’t bother to vote for him this week. My guess is that many others thought James was a “shoe-in” and didn’t vote for him. Let that be a lesson to me and anyone else who was shocked by the results. It WILL NOT happen again – me not voting, that is.
who did you vote for ??
I did vote for James but i’m sure there is some kind of glitch because i was reading somewhere that they want a girl to win this year because one hasn’t won in 4 years. Now if Scotty gets pushed out this week i’m sure that statement would be true.I want to see what happens this week. James had so much talent is was crazy, i still can’t believe he’s gone! Makes me sick!!!
I’m done watching american idol as of tonight you just sent the winner home. seriously
yep , james is gone,idol will be just boring without him, no reason to watch
When is Idol going to realize that you have to vote the worst person off. The most votes leave. I said that 4 years ago when Daughtry left. Not even going to watch the rest of this season.
Your IDOL was just let go…James you ROCK. I really think you are free now to take your career to the next level. No doubt you will get signed and I will be the first to buy the CD. Go Go Go James…rev it up!
I am very disappointed with America. James should have won if not at on the top 2. They are all good but out of the 4 Scotty should have gone home, not that he sings bad but the other 3 are better. Lauren and Hayley are very good, it should be a tie between them 2 and James should have won.
bull that guy could sing anything from the early fifties to hard rock hailey can sing janis joplin thats it america is wrong or just dumb
im now only rooting for haley but i got a feeling she’s not going to win AI because AI voters are not looking for talent, but rather popularity. AI is not a talent show, if it is, James would have won hands down.
I too will wish Haley the best now. She has such a unique voice.
I don’t think so…lauren is a lot better than growling haley.
I was shocked that James went home tonight. I thought it would be James and Scotty in the finale. I know James will get a singing contract outside of AI. I wish him the best. My votes will continue to go to Scotty!!! Scotty for AI!!!
All the Best Wishes to James and Family : You Made the show interesting, Sing and Entertain at the same time 🙂 Wow !! Cant be bothered to watch this show any more.
OMG!!! WHAT’S WRONG WITH AMERICA? HAILEY SHOULD BE THE ONE OUT TONIGH NOT JAMES!!!!!
WINNER SHOULD AND WILL BE LAUREN ALAYNA. GRACIAS!
So, is this the week Scotty says “screw it” and breaks out “Baby Lock Them Doors” on the idol stage?
I was so shocked and so upset that James Durbin got voted off tonight. I voted for two hours last night ONLY for James. He was the most unique, original and talented musician singer on Idol this year. I like all of them, they were an especially talented bunch this year but I was just so sure James would make it to the end. I don’t understand why we lost him tonight. Why didn’t America vote for him this week? He has been in the top for so long. What happened. I can only hope that his career path follows the many non-winners of Idol who have gone on to do VERY well.
He wasn’t a talented musician, he was a squinty eye obnoxious self indulegent moron that couldn’t sing a good song to save his life.
And you are an ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to ask you who is better than James in the competition performance base. You clearly do not know how to judge a performance.
Paddy you are nuts! Go get your head checked!!
He wasn’t a talented musician, he was a squinty eye obnoxious self indulegent joke that couldn’t sing a good song to save his life.
You’re still an ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Briar he is some nutty kid that makes no sense i wouldn’t worry to much about it. We all know James was the real winner on Idol.
american idol voters sucks! the judges should decide and only the judges alone will decide
SCOTTY SINGS LIKE AN ANGEL BUT IS SUPER BORING!!!!!!! SO WINNER SHOULD BE LAUREN!!… !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess if we can’t have James we all should vote Lauren to kick the other 2 out! America vote Lauren if you want the mean girl gone! lol
I hold the judges largely responsible for James losing out. They praise everyone equally and do not help the voters find the real talent. I think they and the producers will realize now they have lost a large portion of their audience. Good luck to James.
How Haley made it to the top three is beyond me. America definitely got it wrong this time. Haley doesn’t sing – she screams. She does not take constructive criticism well and only portrays herself as an arrogant person. James is an amazing performer and should not have gone home. WOW!!
poor pathetic loser like james hahahhaha
Stupid Teenage girl. Go get a life instead of spending two hours voting for Scotty who can only sing Country
Because Idol has been fixed for a girl to win this year. Type in Idol is rigged and you will see some things pop up. Phone votes i think can be rigged . James has been the winner since day one !!
America got it WRONG tonight! James was hands down the best singer/performer ever on that show. He tried harder and could do and sing anything–even the judges said so every night. America is really disappointing me tonight. It will be hard to watch it now. I’m not even a rocker and still thought he was totally amazing–singer and human being. So sorry James!!
Omfg people something crazy happened today….. a couple of weeks ago I said okay the top three is going to be my Scotty my Lauren and James but of course somewhere in there my life had to go wrong when Hayley of all people stays all I think is ooooohhhhhhh Hell naw….. ahhhh Hayley look out cuz Lauren and Scotty are come for her and I’m going to do some crazy voting….. Hayley whoa ….. stop voting for her she is a grizzly bear that sings off key and screatches and yells with horney men muteing the TV and saying that she sounds good when they ment to say she looks good word for you people out there get out the panties and actually listen to this girl and maybe you’ll realize she sucks balls and no not yours!!!!!!!!
I’m in Indonesia so I can’t vote – but I’m so pleased that Haley is safe..!!! Yes, finally America got it right! Thanks guys
no…america got it wrong!!!
America got it BIG wrong.
Finally, the screamer is gone. This is a singing competition. I think Haley Reinhart should win. And next week I think is Scotty’s turn to leave the competition. This guy has no range in his vocal. No offense.
please also include Haley, she’s also a screamer!!
I second that.
Do you know whats is vocal range?
I know exactly what happened. The judges gave Haley a hard time yesterday and this caused people to give her extra votes to support her. That is why James is gone. And ALL of them ARE good. They all can easily be an AI.
aw.. he should stay 🙁
James made a huge mistake last night. Singing Journey to Randy Jackson made no sense. Yes, Randy loved it; but it showed us nothing but a karaoke exact version (minus the crazy highs of Steve Perry..yes, James went high; but Steve has a high vocals to start) of Dont Stop Believing. He needed a moment like he had with the drummers. Something spectacular. He went for the easy praise. To me, that was the worst song choice of the night (okay, Scotty’s last song was very painful to watch).
America Got it right this time . American Idol is not about SCREAMING all the time . I know HALEY can win this for she is so versatile . *WHat can you say guys ?
Guess you didn’t hear Haley last night then did you? Better go tell that you Steven Tyler as well since he sings most of his HIT songs in the upper register.
Leastwise he comes out with clothes on.
haley is a screaming cat last night!
I am so shocked that James was eliminated…really thought Haley should have gone home..I wish James the best and do think he will have a great career. He is a hero to me and my family and to all of us here in Santa Cruz…James – you ROCK!
I too was convinced James would make it to the final. At my age I usually don;t like this modern ‘music’, but many of his performances (and I use the word advisedly since thy weren’t just singing) gave me goosebumps. There are hardly any ‘singers’ out there that I would pay money to see, but he and Adam Lanbert are in that small group. The girls are okay, especially Lauren who is blooming late, but Scotty should have gone. He can ONLY sing Country (okay – but not what an AI should be doing). I think that if we see that final moment again – he was the most shocked on the stage. My husband and I BOTH said – Scotty is going after the two bland (and that painful last performance) and when it was him and James we thought we were right.
Something needs to be done about the scoring/voting system. I believe that Dancing with the Stars limits the number of votes from any given number – why can’t AI do that?
America Got it right this time . American Idol is not about SCREAMING all the time . I know HALEY can win this for she is so versatile . What can you say guys ?
Yeah we heard you the first time. Reply is still the same…..Guess you missed last night’s screamfest.
I think that when people find out that their fav singer was back, they vote multiple numbers of times more. that’s why the other singers get eliminated
I dont understand what is wrong with america.James! He should have won not be voted off.James you rock.Good luck to you.
James leaving! Shocker! He has the most raw talent and energy. He will succeed despite this setback. Actually, all 4 of these finalists are so talented. I had trouble figuring out who to vote for last night. Lauren seemed the weakest last night though and I didn’t vote for her. Scotty has a great voice and will do well in country music. I love Haley but I wonder where she will fit in. Good luck to the final three. Even though I find Lauren a bit annoying in her naive selfishness.
Cant believe James got voted off! Its been a tough season. Sooo many good ones this year! But out of the 4 left, I felt he was one of the very best. He’ll get picked up by someone no doubt. No need for tears James, You will go all the way!
James will definitely be successful…and make millions.. He will get tons of support since he was voted off…and a lucrative record deal…James keep on keepin on..you should have won! America got it wrong!
I’m shocked James Durbin is out. I ever said that people keep saying hating his screming so now you see what happen. I was thinking either James and Lauren final 2 but now it seems like Scotty and Lauren in final 2. Hailey people are hating her so much so its hard for her to be in the final 2 unless people wants to see final 2 both are gal. If Lauren and Scotty final 2 who do you want to see winning this.
really? Are you insane. Now I remember why I stopped watching. James. You are a winner!!
American Idols is fixed!!! I will never watch this show again.. James is should not of been the one to leave.. Haley should of gone.. I will never let this show do this to me again.. YOU made a HUGE mistake..people If I didn’t know better this was fixed.
you are right…i hate haley…she should leave not james…
I AM DONE!!!!! After Adam Lambert now this???? And don’t tell me I’m one of those people who complain and didn’t vote. I will NOT watch American Idol again (including the final episodes of this season) until they revise the voting so that the judges have some sort of “input” (i.e. once they get to the final 4 the phone in votes only count for 75% of the total) or something that makes it a TALENT competition instead of some teeny bop phone in B.S. like DWTS.
If American Idol was worried about The Voice or Simon’s X Factor now they SHOULD be!
Good luck James — this might have been the best thing that could have happened but you just don’t know it yet. YOU are OUR American Idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
try and look at it this way….Take Lauren, and match her against lets say, carrie,(previous winner) Pretty close in talent, How about Jordan against J loe…pretty close again, Scotty against Alan Jackson…He might even do better,…Now Put James against S. Tyler….I’m sorry..Not even close…He was fun, and a great guy, but not close to, Bice, or Daughtrey or Lambert.. He was a heart choice…
JAMES DURBIN –James remember from all your fans, you are No. 1 in our hearts, and you are the true entertainer, and thank you for finally bringing real music to American Idol…! Think positive…as God will bless you with the career you were meant for….Thanks again, for rocking us out all these weeks….THERE IS NO SENSE IN WATCHING THE REST OF AMERICAN IDOL…WHEN ALL THE TALENT JUST LEFT THE STAGE!!!!
I am getting to the point of not wanting to watch American Idol anymore. Do people not know how to vote for musical talent. Or is the show rigged that in order to get a better contract you have to be elimanated so you are not bound by idols contract and a freer to be picked up. If this is the case. It takes away from the purpose of American Idol. It seems like a popularity/beauty contest more than music. James you have amazing talent. I know someone out there will want your music. I will be waiting at the check out counter to buy your first CD All the best to you and your family. James never give up your dream This is just a stepping stone on to something greater. We in Courtenay, Vancouver Island Canada loved your music.
So agree with you… James your fans will continue to follow you and we all know that you will become more successful than any of the top 3!
Said it before, if Canada could vote, James would win it all. But as others have posted, he doesn’t need Idol….he is a shining star!!!!!
If every person in Canada voted one time, that would be less than half the votes that came in Wed. night. Get real.
I DON’T LIKE TO WATCH AMERICAN IDOL ANYMORE…..
IT SEEMS THERE IS A FAVORITISM AMONG THE SINGERS.
James received the most favoritism and the least amount of criticism of all the top 13. If anything the favoritism backfired on them.
Dang right! am so mad! I will never watch this show again.. Jennifer Lopez knows it.. so does America.. this really posses me off. How the heck did Haley win over James.. I have had it! this is B.S.. and they all know it.
Explain — How did James get more favoritism than the others?????
Love James /Love Haley
The contestants can not control what comes out of the judges mouth.
Do not feel James got more favoritism. The top 4 show I believe the judges were right to criticize Haley her first song was not good IMHO although I do feel that Randy’s criticism was too harsh — She knocked it out of the park on her second song & got standing O. Me thinks she protest too much!!
I don’t want to put any of the singers down because i could never do what they do….but the votes.I’m sorry your listening to a bunch of teenagers that really don’t know anything, but how u look or if they have a girlfriend/boyfriend not talent. seriously you picked everybody but James that proved he could do any type of song,any style and do it almost perfect. Very disappointing that u listen to teenagers. would you put your life in the hands of these irresponsible children.
lol! joanna, AI is not a life or death situation….let’s put into perspective here.
LOL very funny
you think it doesn’t feel like life or death to the contestants?…what a dumb comment to make…James Durbin probably feels like he could use a respirator right about now. As for me…I am done watching the show. I won’t waste my time watching another season of AI. It feels either rigged, or stupid to have someone with the most talent get the boot.
HALEY is the AMERICAN IDOL. 🙂
I don’t think so..
u’r definitely deaf
WEH! :))) Lol. I’m completely abashed. Why did she make it again?! :)) LOL. Love you Yron hahahahahahaha
I agree!
Haley will be the next American Idol!
I have to add that Pia and James were the best singers and performers in the batch this year. I am so disappointed with James departure that I too am not anxious to watch again, in fact I really don’t care who wins now. I would not buy a CD or attend a concert from any of the remaining even though I think they are good. That really is the criteria people should think of when they vote: Would you buy a CD or attend a concert for this person you are voting for?
Girl in a FANTASY were are they now!
My 86 year old mother and I agree. James has what I would classify as the american idol list. He has overcome such odds to get there and he is an idol to any person with challenges of any kind. Haley has a voice but her tantrums and attitude are not of an idol. She acts like a spoiled child star could you imagine her winning this show her head will not fit through any door. I will notbuy any of these CDS but when James rocks out a concert I be first in line for a ticket.
All of you who are speaking out against James are total morons…..he was one of the best performers all year regardless of whether or not he won. Any one who questions or doubts that really doesn’t know much about music or talent – only what genre they prefer.
And as for James being eliminated tonight – well, AI’s ratings will drop thru the bottom of floor as a result, millions of people will probably stop watching the show – so in the end all of you who think James deserved to leave, it will probably end up hurting the show more than anything at this point.
I know I’ll never watch the show again – The Voice & X Factor are more entertaining anyway (and better talent except for James & Pia).
OMGosh!! I’ve never like James from the beginning. His range is only rock and he is such an Adam Lambert wannabe. How is it that he is allowed to scream but not Haley? Casey has always been my fav but since he is out of the competition, my votes to Scotty!!! Though his roots is Country Music, you have to admit his performance during the Top 5 week was flawless!
Ok you say james can only sing rock? But singing country every week is ok! Its not about the type of music its about who can perform and sing!
True true. Actually, I think (TOTALLY IN MY OPINION) that Haley’s not so versatile… at least compared to the others. I don’t think she has an awe-striking identity yet in singing. James has a “vision” and he can totally carry it with any angle, I think. I’m disheartened he had to be sent away. 🙁
Not that I care anymore – but Hailey or Lauren will most likely (and I’m hoping it’ll be Lauren) get ALL of James’ votes & that could be enough for either of them to win.
Haley CANNOT sing. Half the time you can’t understand what she is trying to even say. She is ALWAYS in the bottom three. I don’t understand why American always gets rid of someone who has a different voice and is diferent from everyone else. James could sing, he was like an Adam Lambert. There was something different about him. I am so mad with the results!!!!!!
AGREE. :<
Disagree :>
Totally AGREE!
Haley out this week!!! Bad attitude!!!Even if she could sing she is down right mean!! Can you imagine telling that girl no when it has to do with anything?
the american public has not got an eye or ear for real talent. i am done with this show.
the voting is not fair did you hear haleys brother say he voted for 2 hours haley should have gone. the voting has got to be changed a person should only be able to vote once
Bullsh……………..t!
I thought you could only vote once! That’s crazy! Of course it should be one vote per person! That definetly needs to change
I have voted more than once for the idol I wanted to win. Why not? There is no rule that says otherwise.
Wrong story, that was laurels brother and yes Lauren should have been the one who went home!!
That was Lauren’s brother who said that.
vivian you have the same right..just not the passion to vote for your fav.
It’s okay, they will only buy one CD though, and that is why, after all the millions of votes, sometimes the winner has CRAPPY sale numbers when their CD comes out. Nobody will buy hundreds of CD’s to support that person.
james fans now you know how us PIA fans felt when she got the boot.
my original pick were James and Pia.
Huge disappointment with james getting the boot.
Who knows who the winner will be.
Clueless! hahahaha…….
Pia, please
Since pia’s not longer in it to win it…will go for Lauren!
They were my pick for the final as well. Still – the night Pia went was one that I did not get the chance to vote (saw the recording late and there was no time) so I had to feel bad. Still – one always wonders what the voting distance is – would one more vote have made a difference.
Ok I watch this show every week and I just cant believe that the best singers have been elimanated!!! Really HALEY? Please we all have seen how the judges have critized her through this journey and last night she still couldnt get it right! In that case I hope Scooty wins….
scooty mcreepy lol
SNOREY MCBROING.
I am shocked!! I too will be “tuning out” the next 2 weeks… And I am a big fan. James was and is the most talented this season, and I can’t believe America got it so wrong! He most definitely will be on the charts soon..I wish him all the luck!
Me too Carolyn (see my earlier post) I am SO done with this show!!!!! I said it before back when Adam Lambert didn’t win but thought okay I really like the show so I will give it another chance. Then we had last year……
This year had the best talent over all of ANY year (and I’ve watched them ALL). JAMES is so above and beyond them all and I only hope he reads some of our comments because you could see how devastated he was.
James — go and thrill the world with your God given talent. We are waiting!
Idol judges — tell the producers the entire judging needs to be revamped. Viewers are CHECKING OUT. Permanently!
WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE PEOPLE AROUND? THE JUDGES?
IT SEEMS YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT AMERICAN IDOL, THE REAL ONE…..HEY!!!THIS IS A WAKE UP CALL TO EVERYONE…..THERE IS A FAVORITISM HERE IN THIS SHOW… THE REMAINING CONTESTANTS NOW ARE SO BORING ….
consgo Haley has to perform better than everyone else just to keep her place every week cause Randy and JLO are working so hard against her its personel for them!
Haley doesnt deserve the tongue lashing j-lo and randy are giving her….but she is a fighter and she is good. She deserves to be in the top 3. If they did that to the deserving scooty mcreepy he’d probably start crying. LOL..Man it would have been a perfect top 3 if scotty would have went home and not James. Damit. Oh well. He’ll sell mega cd’s when he releases his record. I know im a James fan. He probably already has a record deal as im typing this. 🙂
The only reason why Haley made it to top 3 was Randys and jlos picking on her. People felt bad and wanted to prove it to judges. Would not be surprised if it was all staged by producers anyway!
Bluepill, you are exactly right. Haley would not have lasted this long if the judges had not given her such an obvious hard time. I think that was the purpose. You should be grateful to the judges if you love Haley.
The favoritism was in James’ favor for weeks. Hulk Hogan, the star guitarist (who’s solo was as long as James’ singing in a 2 minute song — another thing not critiqued), all the sympathy-soaked backstory stuff, leaking his “Don’t Stop” song choice, “emotionally perfect” — I’ll never get over that one — (“Without You”) when he was so off pitch dogs down my street were howling, all while Haley is beaten up week after week for things like song choice and the judges not being sure of who she is. Yeah – favoritism.
Now Haley is boring? Come on.
I am not that surprised but did not think he would Be the one voted off. Just goes to show you that nothing is for certain. The final three are all really good. I am hoping for a really good semi final and a fantastic final. Good luck guys.
Best performer – James. Best vocals – James. Should be the winner – James. It’s not the first time the public has been wrong, it won’t be the last. Second the motion about waiting in line for James’ first CD.
Either country is bigger than I thought or the rockers were partying to hard and forgot to vote.
James will be missed since I looked forward to seeing what he would do or try next but I am Haley fan first and voted hard for her this week.
I like both country and rock from Patsy Cline to Led Zeppelin but bluesy rock I love the best.
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omfg!!!!!! that’s crazy anyway here in the philippines we love to witness the finale with our bet haley
in my opinion she is versatile artist and every guest mentors says that haley have a true artist voice and need of music industry than james, scotty, and a fool lauren who always sayin at her interview about tornados in her community to gain vote, please lauren stop foolin us all i want to say is f”ck Y’u
ATTENTION TO EVERYONE: PLEASE STOP WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL ANYMORE!!!!!!
Not on your life, man. Not all of us are whiners like I am reading here. What is wrong with you all. You don’t like the results, quit whining and change the channel.
Unbelievable! James was awesome he should not be going home. He’s what made the show good this season! He is an american idol. no doubt!
I am shocked!! I too will be “tuning out” the next 2 weeks… And I am a big fan. James was and is the most talented this season, and I can’t believe America got it so wrong! He most definitely will be on the charts soon…
Really.I cant believe americans take James out why they dont take Lauren Alaina Half the time you can’t understand what she is trying to even say. She is ALWAYS in the bottom three. She is a loser look the way she talk to Randy. American Idol is Sucks. Im not going to watch this program never again.
Adriana, that would be Haley you are talking about
yes it was Haley but I would have done it weeks ago..They go out of thier way to pick, and bash her Way to go Haley..
To all the people out there who are upset about the results…… It is not the fault of any of the 4 finalist. They did their part, and it was up to all of US to vote. It is not a country Idol, that is just what WE all have chosen. I still think all of the top 4 were great in their own way. I really thought James was going to go all the way to the top. I do know he will go allot farther then not being on American Idol. Good luck to everyone!!!! I will keep watching no matter who wins.
it wasnt Haleys brother it was Laurens brother. And Haley and Lauren both deserve to be in the top 3. James should have been there as well. so this is bittersweet the one that should have gone home is Scotty. Im tired of his prancing around and only singing one type of music. Country. He is the boring one. James was very entertaining as well as the two girls. Scotty is just a big uncordinated dweeb on stage.
This is just right! Enough of the shouting and crying James! The top 3 are the finest! Anyone of them is my fave! Though I hope Scotty will win! 🙂
for whatever reason, this was a rigged elimination. I thank you for freeing up 2 evenings a week for me to do something more worthwhile than watching AI. No entertainment in watching/listening to the 2 girls.
another jealous girl bashing the girls on AI..this was talked about earlier in the season of the unfairness of the voting going to the boys cuz of stuff like this. These two girls deserve to be here. And i am so glad next year the voting is going to change to give talent a shot for talents sake. And so the show wont turn into a crush on the boys and hate on the girls BS anymore.
This is unbelievable that James is not in the competition any more… I’m not going to see this show… there is no reason for…James you are my Idol!!!
to be fair if it wasn’t because Jacob Lusk was there, James would’ve gone home last week.. he was just terrible with the off pitch singing and crying.. this week his first performance fell A LOT below the standard he has given himself. We’ve all watched James perform so many high energy songs so powerfully, this week he sounded as if he thought he was going to the finale anyway, I didn’t even hear 50% of his usual energy
This is correct. The travesty is that the judges said James was “emotionally perfect” instead of being honest about that. And a lot of sheep, apparently, put some credence in the judges’ comments (evidenced by my seeing them repeated here).
I didn’t like James’ singing but he was entertaining most of the time, so I would rather had seen him than Lauren or Scotty in the top 3. But this is a singing competition, so…
Yea, it’s a singing competition… I almost forgot.
Unless the method of judging changes, this is the last year I’m watching. If you want america to vote then let them vote. Take the bottom 3 vote getters then let the judges pick who goes home. The way it is now is ridiculous!!
We probably won’t be watching American Idol anymore…James should “not” have gone tonight!! Agree with SandyA’s comments 100%! One vote per person!!!!! We don’t care about hearing the “total number of vote’s in America” as it is not a true representation. A “true representation” is one vote per person! It sucks…..and it happen’s every year.
YEAH I agreed! What’s wrong with america? The best and excellent singer should stay NOT the Boring and just a good Singer!!James and Pia are the best and excellent singer!! Getting tired watching American Idol.. Waste of my time and NOT Happy!!
Pia was one of those ‘boring and just good’ singers. But she wasn’t ‘boring and just good and also country’. That’s why she left a long time ago.
I think overall appearance has a lot to do with the voting on AI and not just the singing. It would be interesting to see how voting went if we did not actually see the contestants. I know in the new TV series, The Voice the judges don’t see the singers, but I’m wondering how America would vote if we never saw the contestants. Obviously that would make for really boring Tv, but the results would probably be interesting.
American Idol is over! Is no longer a talent show. Welcome X Factor and The Voice!!! I so agree with Adam Levine: Any reject from The Voice is WAY BETTER than the contestants left on American Idol.
Haley was a mistake for the show from the beginning, the best female voices from the top 12 girls were: Pia Toscano, Kendra Chantelle, Lauren Turner and Rachel Zevita. And see??? Only Pia made it just to be cut off at top 9!
As far as the guys: James Durbin, Casey Abrams, Paul McDonald and Scotty McCreery were the most talented ones. And see??? Only Scotty is left.
I am just happy that we have more options now. AI is not the only singing competition there is. I miss Simon and Paula. And I love the concept of The Voice.
Lauren and Rachel were terrible, just absolutely awful and I’m glad they didn’t even make it to the top 13.
They were WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than Haley!
No, no they weren’t. They were downright terrible. That’s why it was Rachel’s 4th time in Hollywood week, 1st time in the top 24 and she didn’t even get a wildcard nod. Haley is in the top 3 because a lot of people love her and she’s great. You not liking her doesn’t change anything.
And you not liking Rachel and Lauren doesn’t make them terrible. You have your opinion and I have mine. Let’s just see for how long Haley will be “famous” after all this is over. She is not likable, she has a horrible attitude and her voice is annoying.
And that is your opinion. Obviously there are a lot of people that disagree with you.
Once again American got it wrong by voting James off tonight! I am beginning to think our society doesn’t like people who are different. Two years ago they wouldn’t give the American Idol award to a gay man, now someone with a couple disorders who is able to rise above them and sing from his heart and soul, never had an off performance like the other three have had and they don’t see that is an American Idol!? I feel badly for James that he would have to once again be told he is not good enough by society after all the effort he put out that stage each week and sang from his heart each time since his audition. Shame on you America!!!
I am not happy with the votes, However, it is not AI fault is our fault so don’t stop watching just because James got kicked off! Alot of amazing artist have not won but have become great! Anyways, If it was the top 3 for me it would be Lauren, Scotty, and James but it isn’t! So I want A Scotty and Lauren Finale but will see!
What is wrong with the viewers? First they booted Pia out early on she had the most beautiful voice,the look and the personality , she was the closest to being the winner this season . Now they outed James the person who gave Pia a run for her money. He had voice, capable of adapting to any style, personality, the wow factor and he definitely can engage the audience. Haley has only one range, she sings/screeches with the crackling throaty sound that is keeping S. Tyler drooling only. It’s ok for some songs but come on now..every song… American Idol lost many viewers this season, including everyone in my household…..
totally agree with dee above comment! I hope America will vote off Haley next week !
Totally agree. Can you imagine if they do like a face-off with a difficult song to sing, one with a high range of vocals… Haley will be a ridicule for sure. She can only sing certain type of songs, and she sounds like she is forcing her cords so much! She is not pleasant to watch either… what’s with the marching???
See above post.
One last time: NO ONE gets voted or booted off idol! Can you all grasp that?
One simply gets voted in, like an election. The contestant with the MOST votes gets to stay another week.
Once more for the slow: NO ONE gets voted off the show!
I go for american idol 2011 every Weds and Thurs -all support for James but I am soooooo shock now that he is OUT!
I feel that American idol should change the voting system…one vote per person, because I don’t think James was suppose to go home…I think Haley was supposed to! Come on America, Haley does not deserve the chance to be in the top 3. I hope America learned something tonight when we watched Haley’s and Lauren’s duet…u can tell da difference between their voices…Haley cannot be dat GOOD! Haley has a great talent but i dont see her as the winner of American Idol dis year!
I strongly agree with u Ana.
I don’t get how James could have been voted off he is amazing. Keep going James you will do awesome in the music industry, I hope Haley wins she is also an amazing artist
You people should have voted more! It’s not Haley’s fault. If you saw her on stage today she was 100% prepared to go home unlike James – worst elimination since Pia. I’ve felt James was very full of himself since Hollywood when he really bashed on that group of teenagers that totally schooled his group doing the same song, and he proved that again tonight. Haley can’t take criticism? James was falling apart for being in the hotspot today, he couldn’t handle it emotionally. He couldn’t even say they did a good job and half of the problem of his group was him not being part of the team. Don’t get me wrong, I liked James (especially the last 4 or 5 weeks) but to blame Haley for him going home is ridiculous.
If you thought he should be there than you should have voted more. If anyone is to really “blame” other than you pathetic sore losers it is the country fans that blindly vote for Scotty and Lauren no matter how bad they are. Haley did have a poor song choice, but it wasn’t the worst. Her performance of a poor song was way better than Scotty and Lauren’s sh**y performance of really poor song choices.
Maybe if the judges had done their job and gave James some of that ‘constructive, fair and objective’ criticism Haley gets dumped with every week he’d have grown some as an artist and would still be there. The only people to blame are yourselves. The judges did everything in their power to pimp James, to make sure he made it. The entire top 4 are amazing, no one was safe. You people dropped the ball and now are yelling at everyone else.
David P very very well said thank you
james was cut because he feels he’s so up there this early…if you noticed he’s the only one who never taken LADY GAGA’s good advice…shame on him…he’s so good right and i agree but you have to stay grounded…you haven’t proven anything JUST yet.
I totally agree oh no not totally hehe i like lauren…
It’s hard to believe that posters are saying they “HATE” Haley???? It’s not her fault that James was sent home.
My favorites were Pia & Paul….when they left, did it make me hate the other’s??? No!~!
OK Folks, let’s give Scotty, Lauren & Haley a chance!
I like all kinds of music and voted for Scotty. To say that only people that like country music vote for Lauren an Scotty is a truely ignorant statement on your part!
I didn’t say only country fans vote for them. If they weren’t ‘country’ they most likely wouldn’t have made it this far as the majority of their fan base only vote for them because they are country.
David P., I liked your post for the most part; however, I must correct you on one issue. We country fans do not “vote blindly for Scotty and Lauren no matter how bad their sh–y performance or song choice are”. We vote for them because we love them. They sing the music we like to hear. You don’t hear us pissing and moaning when things do not go our way. We gear up and make it happen. It is the country way…a lovely way of life. Don’t knock us…we have our likes and dislikes also. If your precious Haley wins, I will be very happy for her because she has won fair and square.
I am NO country fan but I voted for lauren because I love her voice. She’s very young and her voice is so beautiful. People are saying that country fans voted for lauren and scotty bcus they’re country singers ?! STFU !!! Remember, the VOiCE is the MOST important thing…not waht type of song or background da individual’s from…so people get your facts straight! Good luck to Scotty, Haley and especially Lauren! May the best singer win !
Good commentary… as usual.
No! They got it wrong. I am shocked, and frankly done with that show. What a debacle. James can sing anything. I do not get it. I stopped watching for 3 years when daughtry was booted. Now I am done. What a ridiculous mess. Haley is vain, snotty, and no way as appreciative as james.
OMG….that is when I stopped watching as well. I thought I would give it a try this season with the new judges and all. Haley is a spoiled, snotty brat!
I totally agree. Its not the contestants fault but of yourselves. You cast the votes. Maybe you didnt vote enough to let your idol stay in the competition. Every week one contestant is sent home and those fans vote for another one left in the competition. I guess, fans of both casey and jacob agree that they like haley better than those of the other three which may have added to her number of votes.
This is a sad experience, esspecially for integrity. What objective criteria are being used by voters? Basic on musical ability and versatility, James has clearly won over the weeks. He has not only set a standary, but been an inspiration. For me and my friends the season ended tonight because of a lack of integrity in production, and because of a teeny-bopper vote that seems to skew the outcomes of the show.
Thank God Haley lives for another day in Idol!!
I actually thought that Haley would be gone, this is such a surprise!
Anyway, I like James too and I am sad that he’s gone… but he will do well outside Idol
now I can focus more in Haley ^^
u r tone deaf too.
Totally agree!!
Most of the top 10 will have great opportunites in the future! We will definitely be hearing more(especially) Pia & James.
I’ll definitely be watching the next few weeks and my pick out of the 3 left is Haley! But, I truly believe Scotty will be the winner.
Someone earlier bragged about voting for Haley 857 times. Thus you have the prime example of why Idol winners are ALMOST never the ones who go on to be successful. What kind of person votes 857 times ???
Tim That was prob..and most like a lie…get over it
Sadly, I think not! Plus I have nothing to get over, my main complaint is the voting system not the performers. The results have NOTHING to do with TALENT most of the time.
LOL awesome 857 times for Haley…..need to keep voting for her that way to get scooty mcreepy out of the top 2. Hmmm maybe ill try and beat that record 857 times??? ROFLMAO!!!!!! and Haley deserved every single one of those votes. GO HALEY TO THE TOP!!!!
SNOREY MCBORING.
You have zero evidence that the results would be any different if the voting system was changed.
My evidence is from the success of past “losers” such as Clay Aiken to Daughtry plus many more. Seems almost every year the “Idol” flops, while the losers succeed
That doesn’t mean anything. If everyone only voted once you can not say with any kind of certainty that James would not have gone home tonight.
james was cut because he feels he’s so up there this early…if you noticed he’s the only one who never taken LADY GAGA’s good advice…shame on him…he’s so good right and i agree but you have to stay grounded…you haven’t proven anything JUST yet.
He did take her advice, he was moving his hips around like she told him too. Guess you missed it.
I have to agree.
This season had way too much drama. It was nice to be rid of Jacob and all that drama & crying. IMHO….when these people get up there and start crying, they just lost my vote!
Each time, Haley was in the bottom 3, she handled it like a “PRO”…..Then, we had Paul leaving, still had that smile on his face….no crying and drama….he handled leaving like a “PRO”.
For those of you who said this show was rigged….
SERIOUSLY??? It’s clear that the judges’ favourite is James. He got all the praise even when he missed some notes. He opened the show and got the pimp spot last night.
Well, I blame the judges for James’ elimination!
They were taking Haley down brutally….that was probably why a lot of ppl who were rooting for James and Haley, voted only for Haley to save her because they assume that James was safe.
Grrrr Haley is the only one left that excites me now… now I’ll vote even more for her, for James’ revenge too!!
Agree!!!
Haley is the shining STAR and the next American Idol!
You are going to vote for someone who messed up James?JMO
Yea Lee that makes no sense . Vote for Lauren to take Haley out!!!
No one said or even implied that the judges were the ones rigging it. Look to TPTB and the voting system.
the judges already have there pick.Do you really think they count american votes let alone how many as to who has what.Why was james let go thursday night?He was in first place according to the polls?EXPLAIN THAT ONE!!!!!!!!!DONT WASTE YOUR TIME ON VOTING.THEY ALREADY HAVE A CHOSEN ONE AND THERE IS 3 WEEKS LEFT.DONT BE SILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scotty is an awesome country singer. He will win it all!
All of you whining about how Haley was picked on by the judges….ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? It is called constructive criticism and there should have been more of it for all the contestants. Can you imagine if Simon were still on? Haley would have been gone many tears ago. I truly miss his honesty. At least he made it interesting. Even though I like the judges this season, they have become very boring.If Randy starts to give a little critique, J. Lo gets in his face. Love Steven Tyler but geez, have an opinion for God’s sake! Haley has been nothing but mediocre all season. If it weren’t for her looks, she would have gone home long ago. On a brighter note, bye-bye A.I., there’s a new “Voice” in town and it’s awesome!
Haley!!! Halley!!! Hallley!!! ALL THE WAY@@@
The fact that your name appears as 87 Old Man explains it all.
barbalicious,,They bash her. every week…and I really think simon would like her
Bash her, seriously? They give her a little constructive criticism and she pouts and whines about it. I really doubt Simon would be less critical. Anyway, about “The Voice”….
Agree Cathryn,
It seems as though the Judge’s thought Haley was the only one that needed constructive criticism. The Judge’s spent to much time telling James how great he was…they actully hurt him in my opinion.
And, the way they have played patty cakes with Lauren in sickening!
Haley has graciously listened to the judges criticism week after week but this week was just a little over the top especially from Randy. The contestants were supposed to pick the song that inspired them. not the judges, not America, but them. She did a great job once again on a little known song. Everyone says she is aloof I think she just may be shy and I don’t think that there is a phony bone in her body. She is there to compete. Lauren started crying the minute she was not safe last week showing me despite her great talent she is too young for that business right now.
Haley is a spoiled brat and probably has never been told “no” by anyone. She pouted and whined and almost rolled her eyes at the judges. I wish Simon would have been there to put her in her place so she can remember who she is and who the judges are. she is not and never will be at their level…..
I agree, there should be constructive criticism. That’s not why we think the judges ‘picked on her’. She’s THE ONLY ONE they say anything about with any degree of seriousness. And you say ‘well she deserved it because she sucks’. Yeah, well James, Lauren, and Scotty have never had perfect performances. Lauren and Scotty have never had moments like House of the Rising Sun, I Who Have Nothing, or Rolling in the Deep. Simon was impartial with his criticism and anyone was subject to it. Haley wasn’t frustrated from the criticism, she was frustrated with the obvious bias the judges have against her. They didn’t say ONE negative thing about Lauren or Scotty for their extremely poor song choices and terrible delivery or say anything about James intonation issues. That’s the problem not that Haley had some ‘constructive criticism’ because she takes that every single week with a smile and a thank you. She finally cracked, she’s human, get over yourself.
David, maybe you need to get over her. Men vote for her because she is hot, plain and simple. She will go by the way of Taylor Hicks.
The reason I vote for her:
1. Her interpretation of her songs is beyond her young 20 years.
2. Her bluesy edge is refreshing.
3. She does better and better every week instead of just giving the same crap over and over again.
4. Her creative use of dissonance.
5. Her runs are always in their chords and she’s rarely out of tune. People that say she is have no idea wtf they are are talking about, are haters or are classically trained tight asses that think every note has to have a perfect vibrato and fit into boring chord structures.
6. Her tremolo and modulation are absolutely fantastic.
7. She brings herself into every song she sings and makes them hers. She doesn’t just cover the song unlike the very karaoke performances of Lauren, James and Scotty.
So no, I don’t vote for her because she’s good looking (even though she is) and it just shows your ignorance to make a blanket statement like that. People like her, get over it.
You need to get back to reality. It is a TV show!!
Great reply, David.
There is a lesson here:
Never go into a battle of wits with an unarmed person.
Inconceivable!
I guess she will have the same mean attitude that Taylor Hicks has without the grey hair. lol
Well said
Oh please! another rant about Haley from another Haley hater,would’t expect anything less.
no it’s called singling her out!
‘it’s a three way tie between lauren, james and scotty”. and i don’t know if u’ve been watching, but with the exception of the house of the rising sun performance, all the judges have done is nit pick at her. so i wouldnt have talked back… i would have punched them in the face!
Completely and utterly dissapointed. James was by far the best of the bunch.
Will not likely watch the remaining of the show. He was the clear winner. I really do not understand America’s vote. James YOU ROCK! Can’t wait for your first record.
You win this show by having the most mass appeal….Not all the viewers are rock fans….in fact, no rocker has or ever will win American idol…If S. Tyler auditioned when he first started out, he’d go the same way as every other rocker has gone…..
wow…i cant believed it! James eliminated there must be something wrong with American Idol!!!
SHOCKING that James is off. I won’t watch Am. Idol again. Scotty can’t sing nor can be present himself as a watchable competitor but the judges kept praising him week after week – they bear alot of responsibiity for this travesty. I was disappointed when Pia was voted off but James being eliminated is a deal breaker for me. Good bye American Idol.
no one is forced to watch AI, it’s your choice, so be it. Scotty all the way!
Hi …
I’m VNese & now live in VN but I love Am.Idol & love Scotty & love the way he sing (Country music)Vote for him
That is was Scotty still there Pure Talent
American Idol is no longer a singing competition but a voting competition to see how many millions of votes are cast. this is the worst season by far and ive watched it since day 1. unless they change the multiple voting rules, AI will not be a fair competition and this season demonstrates it more then ever before. Im done with AI after all these years. If enough people no longer watch it will die a slow death. Good bye American Idol.
Never expected James to depart, but I have never once voted for him. Scotty has always been my choice. I said I’d not watch Idol again, too, after the Kris Allen/Adam Lambert season since I was a huge Adam fan. Nonetheless, I’ve been watching AI ever since, even though last year actually bored me.
Hey you’ll get over it. If you really believe that James is very good, and i also do, he will really be a popular singer with or without American Idol. There is just what we call a silent majority of people for James.
I am from Santa Cruz, CA, James Durbin’s hometown. Santa cruz is a small town that doesn’t get a lot of attention and the paper has had a front page headline with james’ name on it for weeks, after every show. Everybody here has been talking about how they’re going to go see him perform when he comes home. James I want you to know that Santa Cruz is rooting for you no matter what happens and you will always be remembered.
So sorry to see James leaves. That might be for the best for him. See what happened to Chris Daughtry? He didnt win but has became one of the most popular Idols with so many awards. So James, dont need to be sad, I believed God has a plan for you. You are so talented and i believed many recording companies are on the standby to grab you.
Right on Sylvia!
Absolutely right there, a pinay like Charice was also an example of a contest.
I agree there is really something big in works for James. He was always my favorite. Great showman great talent! It is surely not the last we have heard from him.
You guys haven’t learned one bit! It is NOT the best singer who wins! And you guys who swear you are done with American Idol, who are you kidding?!
James was not the best singer this season, not by a long shot. Best entertainer and performer, was fun to watch and was exciting; sure I’ll give you that. Vocally he was far from the top.
agree 🙂
Disagree. I guess we will just have to wait and see in the coming year.
Scotty will for sure make it. If Lauren would of gave herself two more years. She would of been more mature. She would of blown everyone away! The confidence would of been there more. Although with that confidence I do not think she is the kind of person that would act like the other female left on the show. This week Lauren shined. So hopefully she can keep it up. She will be the next female star in the record business.
James, Lauren, and Scotty I wish you much success in the music industry.
I was extremely sad and disappointed for tonight’s result.Why James,Casey,and Pia were eliminated instead of others?I still can’t accept the truth that James was gone..Awww!!Why he didn’t go to the end?
This show is so bizarre. The only reason I watch is because I like singing competitions and I become attached to the contestants. This is probably the best thing that could happen to James. He won’t have to sign a contract with the devil (AI producers) and come out with some crappy CD to pay his dues. He is a free agent man with a HUGE fan base now. I think Randy’s over-the-top slamming of Haley’s 1st song backfired on him. Anyone who felt remotely sorry for Haley ran to the phones. Everyone always assumes James is safe. But, hey. Best thing to happen to him.
I want people to know that I called to vote for James for an hour. I called over and over again only to get a fast busy signal. I thought wow he is getting a lot of votes. Then I thought I hope the phone line is not messed up because the busy sound was so fast. Did anyone out there have the same problem? Can someone check this out to make sure it is not a mistake? My call never went through.
So I had PHONE PROBS too- I voted for James but it told me I voted for Haley!! No way would I have voted for her. Anyone else have this prob? We should start a movement that the phone lines did not accurately record votes!,
problems with voting is not new. its a joke and for that reason alone im no longer a fan of AI after watching it since day 1!
they don’t even use the votes.proven fact james had 30%the highest of all and was let go that night.DON’T YOU PEOPLE GET IT?THE JUDGES ALREADY CHOSE THERE PICK.VOTING IS A WASTE OF TIME.THEY HAVE TO MAKE MONEY SOMEHOW.
I agree that the voting system is Bizarre! Contestants that should have won (Pia), didn’t. James is one of them! Unless America is too fanatic of country music! I find it boring! James would have been the winner up here in Canada! I am no more interested in that tv show because of the bizarre voting system and that James is now out. I agree…he is now free and hope him to be international!
I agree with everyone else, I’m shocked that James was sent home!!! But since my favorite idol of all time was voted off in the fourth week (Daughtry) I’m not worried at all. We will all see James again and I’m sure he will be a bigger hit than the remaining three.
I agree!!!!!!!!
Stop blaming Haley for james’ elimination!
For those of you who said that Haley had no talent,
look at these quotes :
“The judges should apologize to haley” – Allison Iraheta
“These judges are getting somewhat infuriating” – David Cook
“Haley gets criticized cuz she’s the best and so not cookie cutter” – Adam Lambert
“J.Lo and Randy Were Unnecessarily Harsh With Haley Reinhart” – Blake Lewis
“That made me a little ill. I’m sorry, but Haley has the best voice on this show and she gets the most criticism.” – Lauren Alaina
I dare all of you to say how untalented Haley is, to their faces!! They clearly know what they’re talking about!
actually , i think both Haley and James deserve to be the 2 finalists , not Scotty and Lauren . The both country singers made me bored weeks after weeks . But they now may got high chance to be AI 🙁 ill !
Hi ….
but i love Scotty and Lauren with country music & vote for them to be the 2 finalist
Haley may have a good voice but her attitude stinks! She always argues with the judges when she doesn’t like their criticism. And she’s not the best sport, either…that grin when Pia was voted off was uncalled for. I’d never vote for her, and haven’t…but it’s sometimes the cocky ones that win. I’m gong to miss James, and can’t wait for his first song to be released! One thing I have learned from watching Idol since the first year is that the top 4 always get a contract.
I totally agree with pk…who would argue with the judges??? isn’t that their job–to judge? Haley have some guts to argue with the judges on national tv…who does dat? She’s definitely not an Idol material! You’re supposed to go down…be humble honey! Let your fans kno about what you think about the comments later but not when you’re given the feedback on stage…smh
She ALWAYS argues? She withstood weeks of unnecessary criticism without once uttering a word. Then when Randy takes 4 minutes! to bash her and she sasses back a bit she is a poor sport? And yeah, maybe she grinned a bit when pia was eliminated. First off, you don’t know what the dynamics of the house were like. OH, and she also managed to force a smile when casey was booted. How evil of her…
Hailey should have gone out long before, she has not been consistent all the way, even last night and last week she still didnt do well in one of her choices, whats wrong with america, she also hasnt taken critism well,always very defensive. Janes should have been the last 3 with scotty and lauren, sometimes its the judges fault as well.
The way she smiled , when pia was voted off seven weeks ago. Please gime me a break. What dose that mean , you still holden that aganse her. GO HALEY GO
wow i love you.
I’m not a James’s fan but really shocked (and a bit happy) to see him out.
I dont know if Haley is vocally the best but she’s truly a strong woman. Since Casey’s gone, i hope Hayley wins this thing.
YEARS AGO i didn’t like JLo. When she came on AI i decided she was kinder than I thought. After this season I decided my FIRST inclinations were correct….U R A ARROGANT, TWO-FACED BEATCH….GO HOME WHERE U might b loved…
Why so mad at JLo? I think she has been totally awesome on this show.
Yea don’t blame Jlo!
Why are you blamimg it on JLO? She didn’t vote James off.
Nobody voted James off.
Oh NOOOOOOOOO…!!!! *crying*
James definitely will be a great rocker. Good luck to you James!! Now there’s no favorite again in Idol. Case closed. :((
i have never been a big james fan but i am shocked that he was in the bottom. he was never in the bottom three. its only that i am not a fan of rock music. He was consistently good though and thought he would be in the finals. i liked the emotional side of him-a fw weeks ago emotional about his family.
Most bothering to me is the stage performance of lady gaga . i am appalled that this girl is allowed to be on idol-a family show -so scarcily clothed and viewed. I am more upset about this than anything. My son is 5years old-so many young kids watch this show. Is this the role model for our kids.? THen listen to the words of that next performance-dirty dancing-. I have been watching the show since season tree. I have never missed a show. I can’t believe this is ok on tv-prime time showing-
The fact that you have a problem with the leather bikini floors me. I feel sorry that your insecurity will be passed on to that 5yo. If you think that was bad it is probably a great thing you have never seen the movie that James took his song from.
The fact that it doesn’t bother you speaks volumes. And believe me, it has nothing to do with insecurity! Responsible parents protect their young children from age inappropriate things. What a pity, perhaps yours didn’t, otherwise, you would get it.
I’m confused? I’ve never heard of a season tree? Does it bare fruit?
Bunny: Scarcily.
awesome simply awesome go scotty……………..
awesome scotty! his music is so soothing and vocally, he’s exceptional 🙂
scotty is all talent…he dosent show skill.. have all the potential but not yet idol quality.. but im sure in due time he’ll get better
He got talent , but honestly , his performances are always boring . I would buy his CDs but will never going to his concert .
God bless you and be with you all the way to become the American idol, Scotty, u are a natural on stage and your voice is fantastic. Wish you all the best. America vote for this talented acceptional country singer.
Scotty??? Natural on stage???? Oh my god!!!! You must be kidding!!!
I will really miss James on AI. I really thought he should have been the next American Idol. I always look forward watching him perform – he was the only consistently good performer and the only one I really looked forward to watching. Good Luck to him – I eagerly await his next step!
Good Lucky to Jame but Sctty is next AI 2011. Vote for Scotty
Please God, if Simon Cowell doesn’t let AI die, PLEASE, IN YOUR PRECIOUS HOLY NAME, I CRY, LET AI die!!! Thank you, Lord in advance!!!
WTF????
WTF??
Very Ill Go to bed and call your docter
I will never watch this show again!!!James was clearly the best and also the most fun to listen too.And not to be in the final is devastating!!!! The girls are are too boring!!!! And that’s being nice. This show needs to change its voting system because it is such a FARCE!!!!! 70 million votes…yea how many repeat votes????Probably 50 million–JAMES , clearly you are the winner and you will be a star soon!!!!! And Yes I will NEVER watch the show again.
I agree. I WILL NEVER EVER WATCH AI AGAIN!!!
James was main reason I looked forward to AI every week.
So the guy who has a young family and has struggled and successfully managed to deal with his mental health problems get the boot?? Not to mention he IS the most talented of all of them.
WTF is WRONG with the voters??? 🙁
i have been waiting for haley to go – she is arrogant, self-centered and a complete pain in the ass. i can’t imagine why the judges don’t just tell her that she isn’t nearly as great as she thinks she is! james was the best, hands down. i said if he didn’t win i would stop watching. after tonites results, with haley in the top three i won’t be watching anymore. it’s time something was done to make the voting fair instead of teeny boppers with cell phones voting as many times as they want. it should be one vote then the # wouldn’t be allowed to vote again.
In total agreement about Haley. Sad thing is – here voice isn’t bad in my opinion but her acting like she is Gods gift to men makes me want to puke!
she is Gods gift to men…..
pervert.
Disagree with everything you said in this blurb.
I don’t think it was the teens who voted Haley thru: it was a bunch of really pissed off adult voters. And if if that result makes you mad, you can thank Randy Jackass for it.
i totally agree, its the judges fault at times for they arent telling her what they should, she has been pitchy and still is but maybe because she is sexy, simon cowell should have been there, james would be in instead of hailey, he knows how to give concrete criticism unlike steven tyler and Jlo.
This is a shocker that James got eliminated. I’m done with American Idol.
Not fair! I was rooting for PIA TOSCANO & JAMES DURBIN. When Pia got eliminated I was devastated but told myself I will continue to watch because of James Durbin but now that he’s eliminated I’m done with American Idol. Good luck James and Pia.
My favorite star is Scotty..I don’t like Haley and James.
GO SCOTTYYYYYYYYY
i’m with you, girl 🙂
agree! Like Lauren also
Remember that 70 million votes don’t equal 70 million fans… some people seem to be mistaken the two concepts. Haley DOES NOT have more fans than James (I still have faith that Americans are not all tome deaf), she just have fans that have the time to sit on their butts and vote for 2 hours via phone, internet and text. VERY DIFFERENT THING!
I meant TONE DEAF!
God bless you, Gab! you are very true. Hailey voice is so overrated, make me sick and i support for “one vote for one person’.
Amen Della! I am just in shock! She is not a great singer and she looks ridiculous on stage when she moves… why is she there still? Who the hell is voting?????
I voted for Haley and love her itunes, granted she does over sing live sometimes and the growl comes out.
I would buy Haley’s Cds but I am likely to buy Josh Turner’s than Scotty’s or Kelly C. over Lauren.
Lord… another obtuse Haley Hater. And Gabby… atleast she moves on stage, unlike Pia or Lauren.
I knew Haley getting thru would bring out the troll abuse & that’s the only reason I wished she hadn’t gotten thru. Then you blood suckers would have to find another victim to prey on.
same hear. i just don’t like Haley’s music, the way she sings is and her growling.
TONE DEAF PEOPLE!..she’s good..but not for mainstream… she’s amazing! go haley!
haley is great! you just dont appreciate her music! james voice is squeky..but he’s ok, not great either, go listen to jazzsoul or jazz rock you’ll realize you’re wrong
Pia the best singer by a country mile was voted of too early the rest is an anti climax
Pia was boring….she didn’t get voted off…..she got no votes.
Pia and Thia were the two best girls of the top 13.
The top 3 should have been Scotty, Pia and Thia. They gave the most memorable performances.
He is sweet voice, simplicity.Brasilian vote for him to win.
I’m a brasilian girl and live Brasil..and my english is very very bad.
why james america
problem with james is that sometimes he sounds squeaky… Pia should have gone through… ohhh well, elimination dosent mean james and other’s like pia is not a winner :D:D
I think Haley would benefits & become the eventual winner as James’ votes will largely shift to her….if those are still voting after this week!
…after they get back from their catatonic state.
i don’t believe it, it’s Haley again in the final 3 , i just can’t take it, she the one that can’t sing well can be in top 3, i expected Lauren, James and Scotty, that’s better,now it’s heart ache watching Haley in top 3, it is just unbelievable, Thia can sing so much better than Haley, she is not consistent at all and yet she can be in top 3, very very disappointing result this week after Phia voted out, if she is in top 2 never gonna watch the final, it is really verry very sad James voted out, anyway i am so sure he can sell so much better records, i believe Lauren, scotty, Phia, can sell music better and surely soon they be top singer & their song be in Chart attack like Adam Lambert.He’s great singer. alot will surelysupport them, cannot vote becos of pity. Nothing to be pity, she don’t deserve to be in top 3 at all.
David P, I have read several times where you have defended Haley. I have enjoyed her on the big songs she has done as well. House was awesome and it was a great song pick. I hear praise from everyone on her big songs but can you say the same about the others? You know the ones where the critisism came in the unknown Gaga song and the not so well known MJ song. James was not perfect either, but his imperfections did not make a song bad or weak, never did I think I would see Love Potion performed in such away as James did last night. He always had the crowd going and put on one great show.
David P not picking on you just addressing you so I can get your feed back
What about Haley’s unique ‘House’ performance?
so this means James won’t be doing a duet with Steven in the Finals?
And I’m done.
No one enjoys the elimination of their favorite singer, and my heart goes out to James, his family and fans. He was completely committed, as a singer and showman, and he will be missed. But we must remember at this stage of the game each contestant appeals to massive amounts of fans, and only 1 out of 3 or 4 actually vote, so no matter which singer lost, the outcry would be the same.
Remember its just an “elimination reality show” and more than likely James, along with the rest of them have recording contracts lined up down the road.
Congratulations to Scotty, Haley, and Lauren, But remember, there can only be ONE! 🙂
On a separate note; I am completely appalled by American Idol’s participation in promoting a half dressed “Lady Gaga”, an Enrique Iglesias suggestive song, “Baby I like it”, a Jordin Sparks slinky diddy about “what a woman really is”, and Stephen Tyler’s sexual explicative about “love”.I’m not an ultra-conservative, but then again I’m not 9yrs old either.
American Idol has a responsibility to framework a singing competition around “basic family values” when promoting a contest that appeals to millions of young children and teens. And their abandonment of that responsibility to display what I saw tonight was offensive and seriously irresponsible on their part. Again, I am not a prude, but you promote yourself as a “family show”, then expose young people to this!
In the future, I expect something more professional from you regarding acceptable Standards and Practices.
I’m just say’n
AI has no responsibility in setting the values of your home neither do the performers. That is your job. Those songs are chart toppers and are loved around the world. And be carefull summer is comming I would hate for you to expose your family to a woman in a bikini. Teach your kids what is right from wrong and those things will not be a factor in their lives.
Who listens to the words? I’m 60 years old and I thought lady GaGa was funny…I thought Jordan was unbelievable, and if you don’t think S. Tyler is the greatest rocker of all time…Freddie, and Robert not excluded, then you haven’t lived rock and roll mister…..If you don’t want your kids to see it turn it off….I always wanted to share the real world with my children…they all turned out really nice..
Robert Plant? Now there was an authentic Singer… what diversity!
Hum… kinda like Haley?
On a side note, next weeks format with be three songs, one selected by the judges, one selected by in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine and one individual choice.
Oh and great work Haley’s fans for getting her the hometown visit 🙂
We did good, didn’t we?
There you have ti America. Good thing you don’t chose yours presidents the same way as AI winners. Or maybe, if it is such a good and fer voting system, which represents the people vote, you could use it for that purpose too. Voting concept of AI is created for one reason only – making loads of money for the producers and others involved in the show, and making that money right now. Who cares about AI winner selling records. That is peanuts comparing the money they make by letting 1 person vote 1000 times.That is the reason why Idol winners almost never go on to be successful. So… go on voting 1000-ts of times, and at the end, don’t get anything, or very little in return.
I both like and hate things in the current vote system. These kids are a mix of amateurs and semi pros and in most cases the current system weeds out the semi pros and allows the true amateurs a chance to win, for both good and bad, since they have a harder time getting started as pros without having the back ground of working their way to the top.
James was rubbish, self indulgent obnoxious moron who could scream a few high notes but couldn’t actually sing a good song to save his life. Plus he has tourettes. Come on!
And why do you feel it necessary to add that last line about his disability?
why? why? you must be thankful indeed that you’re perfect as what you think. You will never know …..maybe soon you will also suffer from tourettes or whatever@peddy.
Actually, Sue, it’s a disorder. But bringing it up that way is tasteless.
He used music to manage his Tourettes, you moron!!! As an addiction and mental health worker, I can tell you that the odds that James has overcome are amazing, and he has alot of talent …alot more than the rest of them!!!!
Why should he be eliminated because he has Tourettes??? If anything that should be an indiction of his love for and dedication to his music.
This makes me incredibly sad 🙁
Why the rude comment about tourettes?You should be ashamed of your self!!!!!!!!Maybe you will catch it someday.Don’t ever make a comment like that again.I have a sister with tourettes she didn’t ask to be born like that.Be thankful you don’t have it.OR DO YOU???
Agree don’t make fun of something like this. James was a great singer and performer, he over came that.
The results is the most “stupid & expensive” for those who voted out James Durbin! Wake-up America or rather, just sleep tight coz this is the end of AIs popularity. There’s a new one anyway with SCowell and ? as judges. I really hate the outcome of this season 10 coz you picked-up the Idol of America…. not the American Idol!!!!!!
Pia should have been on the top 3 but was voted out…now James is voted out….the American public must be given some guidelines on how to vote for the perfect person….probably those who voted just took in the physicals of the singer but not the singer in totality….talent, voice, presentation, etc…furthermore Ryan Secrest should not be making comments on the singer and leave it to the judges…he’s just the presenter!! Good luck to Pia and James
i wish james wasn’t eliminated. haley and james in the final would save the show.
imagine if it was scotty vs. lauren.. SNOOZEFEST!
WOW!!!
First Naima and Paul go,
then Casey,
then James,
AND NOW ME!!!
From now on I’ll get my disappointment
by calling my ex-husband, not watching T.V.!!!
So—
Fun’s done.
I’m gone.
Y’ll have a good time bashing each other.
sO RIGHT…
Okay obviously the editor didn’t wanna post up my last comment about country fans. I’ll make myself clear and clean to everybody about all dis nonsense about country fans voting only for country singers regardless their terrible voices…EXCUSE ME?! I’m NO country fan…bt the first time I heard Scotty’s voice, I fell in love with it! Lauren’s voice is beautiful. Haley’s jazzy voice is beautiful too, but sometimes (quoting Randy Jackson) she sounded like she was “screaming” trying to hit the point. Scotty and Lauren sang non-country songs before and they did an excellent job at it…which means they can SING ANY kind of music…country or not…dey ROCK at it.
Again…I’m NO COUNTRY FAN, and I ONLY vote for Lauren because I love her voice and how she rocks the stage every time she sings!
I am a country fan who was raised on rock and roll (think Led Zeppelin). So one would think I would be either a Scotty or James fan. Nope, I saw the talent in Haley ever since she sang the song “Blue”. And she seems to have improved every week since then. So, one should not lump all country fans in one group.
I Agree!
Oh!!!
aNa just made me think of something—by my quitting now, I’ll be spared my suffering watching “SOUR-BALL”
Hayley win. Yippie!!!
haley win!
I am very disapointed in the results… James should of won by far… James you ROCK!!!!! That leaves it to SCOTTY cmon MY BOY WIN THIS THING!!! THE GIRLS SUCK XXXX
haley should be the one to eliminate not james, she just can’t accept her fault, yes she’s good but JAMES IS BETTER
Don’t like her ….then don’t vote for her!
Country western is hot at the moment-
two contestants are country western & 1 contestant is mainstream/fluff. This is where the money is at the moment!
VERY BORING What kind of a choice is this….
this show this yr is really weird.. all the talented singers are now eliminated! Lauren you’re my only hope! </3
Dont worry James..you will go far..regardless!
james is the new rocker of the century! He will be more popular than “whoever be the winner”. [hope not scooty] he is so boring and his actions when he sings are so so awkward. Hope he knows that!
Absolutely NOT. He is the winner, period.
The thing is, we are all rooting for someone, and if he or she gets eliminated, somebody will always feel bad because. If our bet gets eliminated, it’s normal to feel sad. But it’s not fair to say that the show is rigged or fixed just because your bet did not make it to the next round or did not win. This kind of talk will not stop, it will just be a cycle, because as I’ve said, everybody has their own bets. We all need to grow up…
I read the comments saying James and Hailey all the way but in the end James now was already out so how about Hailey she is always hated by the judges and the people and all those people keep saying she is screaming and growling and they keep she will not win cause they want to see Lauren winning this so its just difficult for Hailey to win American Idol cause there is Scotty which people also like. I can say its very very hard for Hailey to be in final 2 and it is also very very hard for Hailey to win this year American idol cause she have so many people hated her so much cause James is out and not her. Very pity that Hailey have so many people hate her so much even the judges do not like her. The judges and most people like the most are Lauren and Scotty.
ukn, When JLO and Randy are hard on her they are trying to help her. American Idol is about being a great musician and entertainer. Being an Idol is someone who a person looks up to and is adored. Is Hailey all of this? To some people she is. But I do think a lot of people don’t care for her attitude. Most people in the area where I live call her a snot. This has happened for a reason. Is it to late for her to have an attitude adjustment?, and maybe Hailey is the kind of person that doesn’t really care what other people think, and thats OK. It is her choice to be who she is. I guess we will find out in two weeks who America wants to be 2011’s True American IDOL.
If anyone actually thinks the decision of who goes home is because of people’s vote then they are just morons. Steven said he found the idol winner when they found Lauren and she is being set up to win. They must have a song written just for her already. You know how they have all of top performers sing a end of the show song so I wonder if it’s a country song? Simon also said he would make sure the one he wanted would win so I guess it still goes now.
Lauren and Scotty always getting good comments and have a lot of fans favourite. The one who always getting terrible critics, always hated by most people, critics by the judges and was before most of the time in the bottom 3, it is Hailey and it is very hard for her to to be the final 2 and it is also very hard for her to win American idol cause people want to see either Lauren or Scotty winning American Idol. Even if Hailey not in the final 2 and not winning American Idol, she will have a good career ahead of her.
truly disappointed with James voted out !!! Hope he gets a contract however. His performance was the best I ever heard on AI. I don’t get you, America. Unfortunately I cannot vote, I am german, but live in Thailand…so I can watch the show, but that’s it. Go, James !!!
I mean his performance 2 weeks ago, will you love me tmrw…
So sad James was voted out. Most of the songs he performed duing the season were unfamiliar to me but I got interested and eventually liked them for the reason that James sang it well,reached out to me. He’s still THE AMERICAN IDOL. Sorry,lost interest now that James is out,I’ll just wait for his performance on the finale. Hope Scotty or Lauren wins it. Bye Haley!
Sorry, not Lauren……please not Lauren!!!
It seems that the voters just can’t get it right. They always vote for the wrong one. Last three seasons the person that ended up being the American Idol where are they and their supporters now. We should only be allowed one vote not 200 by these teeney boopers. James don’t give up you were great every week, and you will do well. I for one will support you.
Debbie i agree and just maybe someone is cheating the phone votes for Haley. Isn’t it a little odd she has been to the bottom 4 times and not out yet? Wonder what family members work for phone companys. I would not put it past Haley to be like this with the attitude she has. Maybe Idol needs to check things out!
Haley is the one that jinxed James.Many of James fans voted for her out of pity cause someone didnt like her performance She was happy with results Thur night. She had her victory smile on, like she has used before Sad
AGREE with your comments…what can be done?
The last two weeks hate remarks on this message board & others escalated towards James. I noticed & so did other people. I just wonder what is going on!!
Then I feel Haley pulled the pity card of judges not liking her & really stired up the Pot!!! Guess we will never know.
Face it guys: someone had to go home last night. James fell into the trap of sinking under the radar like pia did (he didn’t do anything that stood out amongst the others). I think the votes are legit. Heck, Haley got the judges to stand up which don’t happen that often. Sad that James is gone though
i always like james from the very first time im not from the u.s. so i’m very dissapointed that i cant vote for him but i’m also dissapointed that america didint vote for him i just hope he can be discovered after this idol performance
James had the best pure vocals of the remaining 4, and the most variety.. He will do fine in the future.. unfortunately, it’s the voters.. I hope they cahnge the voting system to 1 per cell phone # and IP address.
Agree.
I totally agree with you “TheRealDan.” James is an all around true musician and entertainer. As far as the voting goes. “One call, thats all.” should be AMI rules.
Idol should change the rules for voting!!
whats wrong with HALEY guys??!! She sang as what her voice wanted too.. Shes amazing and have a beautiful voice! Ok. at first I dont like her but when she sang adele’s rolling in the deep.. wow! she has a good version than the original singer.. I like her and I want her to be in the Final 2!! thats all!!
You’re RIGHT!! Vote for HALEY.. She deserved to win!! I love her.. She’s cute and very adorable!! And have amazing voice!!
This is not a beauty contest! And if it was a personality contest she would have gone out before Pia did! Haley reminds me of some red headed step child with a bad temper. lol
I think this is the prelude to a new show called. American fashion idol.
That’s all this is. As a music lover i can tell you Randy is genuine. Jennifer is too busy saving her feelings and everyone talks about James and his screaming? Hello! Have you heard Aerosmith at all? Lol
Steven is the biggest joke on there. He jumped on this because his last album hit the dirt.
This has become a fashion show i have no doubt, because when i close my eyes and listen to the performances. Sorry, Lauren was the worse with her vocal break up on high notes but hey she looks lovely right!
My opinion. Bring back Simon and give it dignity again. At least he was honest. If not end the show this year before it goes down like Tylers last album.
I DONT LIKE JAMES DURBIN!! It’s enough for ADAM LAMBERT again!! He not deserved to win, he is an IMPERSONATOR for short!!
Yeah cause Adam Lambert sings metal… Diff Genre use your head… please
The only problem with your comment is that James was doing “Adam Lambert” before Adam was doing it, so I think you have it backwards.
I only express my opinion. THats All!! THE END!!!!
Totally shocked with the results….looked forward each week to James performances. Clearly never faulted each week. Once again the case of everyone expecting him to make it to the final and voting for their second favorite who they thought might go home.Unfortunately from Australia and wasn’t able to vote but if I could have you would have had mine and most of the nation. Looking forward to watching you become a super star….
James was great He will get a contract.
If he gets a good song writer he will become a Super Star. Take a look at all great stars is it the image created? Is it the talent? Oh wait, I know it is the Song. Ok I will show my age. In the old R&R days a song was released “Aint that a shame” Pat Boone and Fats Dominao came out with that song. Guess who had the Hit? Clue.. it was not the star Pat.
I would like to get stats on success rate of former AI winners. Also how are the votes controled?
i do reaaly love those comments which really did’nt put someone else down..:)
Well everyone who does not like Haley and wants her out , but is very upset James went out last night, we could step things up a bit . I’m very upset James went out because i really loved him. So here is my idea. All James voters should vote for Lauren at least it would take Haley out of the game. Lauren is the sweeter person and is a very good singer. She is not the one with the bad attitude. Most people who loved James did not like Haley , that was pretty obvious.
CJ,
Can’t agree with you. Haley and James were my favorite. Scotty and Lauren are fine but kind of Vanilla.
Also, I don’t get all this Sweet Lauren stuff. She had negative adversity once and handled it so poorly that the producers had to name her the first of three finalists. I think they were afraid of how she would behave if she was 2nd or 3rd to be pick.
also had problems with buzy signals & messsge saying I had dialed incorrectly — never had the problem in any other voting situation.
AGREE with CJ. That was my plan – not to vote for Haley. I hope this backfires on her!
I feel like Randy was overly critical of Hailey this week and has been more critical on her than others for quite awhile. She had the right to stick up for her self. At least she didn’t start crying like Lauren when the judges said something to her. Hailey has balls and that is a good thing, which I feel James did to my his song choices throughout American Idol. Yes, he was emotional related to his disease but he had balls.
I am speechless, James should have been in the final, that’s it – I am done with the show, I wish Scotty, Lauren and Haley the best of luck (because I find that they are good) but at this time, I have no interest to continue watching it without James….I know that James will make it, no doubt but he should still be there…..
The results will be the same next year & every year as long IDOL remains on the air. The only way to correct this is to limit how many times you can vote. For example, the procedure for voting on Dancing With the Stars. Simon was sorely missed this season & will never be the same.
I thought all along AI this year would be for James to win, until Scotty showed his mettle in recent weeks! Both guys have this huge impact on the audience, with Scotty scoring over James in the way he can just swoon or sit and sing and still amaze the crowd! Lauren is consistently giving the guys a good race, though. It’s a shock to see James go this week, tearing a lot of hearts apart. Personally, the last two weeks of AI would never be the same without James, whose acts are hard to follow for a global TV audience that is always anticipating what new surprise he has up his sleeves. My guess would be that Americans will vote big for Scotty in the finals!
sad to say…..but america is not cool …or ready again,.,,,, with metal rock….adam lambert is different…its glam rock…just a thought
james durbin wow how could the best be gone. haley strictly attitude cant take criticism thinks she got it inn the bag the other two ole well. this is not apopularity contest. it is a music contest withe best voice and over all performances round and round peformer. also adam lambert was the best last year he was cheated because he was gay. america is america never fair when it counts
THIS WHAT I WANT THE ELIMINATION OF JAMES LAURENCE OR SCCOTY WIN
You are seriously messed up.
I’m not interested in watching the finale without James. He rivotted the audience week after week and was never in the bottom. This is a shame. Same thing with Crystal Bowersox and Adam Lambert. Oh well, seems like the runners up make it further in the industry than the winners. GET YOUR ALBUM DONE JAMES !!! I will buy every one you make.
I am so sad about James getting elimated, that I have decided that I am done with Idol. This is so wrong, I am so pis*ed. James deserves a heros welcome in his home town, this is so wrong… 🙁
James will be in the finale because the top ten always are. I do have to admit I will watch the finale and that is it. I hate when they do this crap, get you all happy and excited for someone and then drop the bomb!!
So long Idol, it was fun while it lasted….
I can’t say that I’m surprised with the results. The girls rock and its great to see a lot of support from voters. This is going to get real insteresting. I’m still sticking to my Scotty and Haley finale prediction.
4 may favorite,scotty i’m still watching and voting you ,you the one have unique voice,and good performance,4 next week u can dancing do that,u can do it
So glad to see that Haley survived the unfair criticism of Randy and Jennifer. Great to see them eat crow. Actually it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Haley received the most votes overall. She is clearly in it to win it and has tremendous perseverance and a fighting spirit. All the way Haley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a Scotty fan, he is great and I want him to be the next American Idol!! I wish Hailey had left last night, she needs to go!!! I hope James has a successful career, I feel sure he will. Go Scotty!!!!
i dont know how they voted, after casey, now james. oh man.
the last ai shows will be ho hum without james lively and professional preformances.Best of luck you have what it takes to reach the top.
There are 3 contestants. 2 country/western & 1 mainstream/fluff.
At the moment C/W is Hot & mainstream fluff this is where the money is. I’m going to give my votes to LAURENShow will be extremely BORING though
Nothing against Scotty, Lauren or Haley, but it’s a terrible shame that James was eliminated when he’s by far the best all around talent as compared to the two girls. Plus, he always really worked his acts.. the stage. He seems like just such a good person. I’m sure he’ll see much success because of his Idol appearances. Good luck James!! I’m just a northern michigan guy and yet, my wife and I will surely miss seeing you on the remaining shows, so we look very forward to seeing you in far better places in the time to come.
What a joke American Idol is. They just don’t seem to want the best to win.
What is wrong with you America..? You always fall for the suckers and good talent gets left out. done this with Pia, now done with James..
Disappointing..
I feel like everyone needs to quit blaming Hailey for everything. The bottom line is that the James voters probably thought he was safe and didn’t power vote for him, and he didn’t get enough votes. I feel James and Hailey had one thing for sure in common, they had balls, you could tell by their song choices and performances. They picked songs that felt right to them as an artist not what felt right to Jimmy and not what might have been Randy’s choice. I don’t feel that Randy had the right to rake Hailey over the coals Wed night and people power voted for her and she is still there. James should still be there but the show goes on and I will vote for the person with balls and will do what feels right to them as an artist. I will buy James’s albums because I love him, but I will also buy Hailey’s album when she makes it to. I will also buy Pia’s album when she makes it to.
James should have been in the final three. Haley always copped such an attitude when she was critized. This was not a good thing in my opinion. James was cearly more talented.
Wake up America how could you not vote for the best singing and performances. Haley should not be where she is. Just because she is a nice looking girl didnt mean to vote for her,she is not a good performer I wouldnt pay a dime to she her live. James I would pay good money to see him. I think there should be another way the judges can save some of the best and I mean the best signers.
so sad James went out, i hoped he and lauren would be the top 2…but i would prefer lauren coming out on top in the end..i love the type of songs she sings and she has a beautiful voice..female country singers ROCK..and i can see the type of music she would be recording wen she wins, and its definetly the type of music we love listening today…GO LAUREN!!
Im giving up watching A.I. james should not have been voted off last night…i am so DONE!!!!!!!!
but if lauren doesnt make it…then it should be scotty…but please NOT HAILEY!!..her songs are boring…she’s just not idol material…
Boring, you have lost your mind. Joplin eas never boring.
I guess we have different tastes
James, what a shame that we cannot vote because we don’t live in the U.S.A.! No use to spend too many words, you really ARE the BEST and we’re sure about one thing: Better be a WORLD STAR than an AMERICAN IDOL! Good luck, we hope to see you perform in Curacao one day (soon)! Mq. & friends.
Not sure what’s more annoying. The Haley Haters or non Americans weighing in on how WE should have voted. Unreal. I believe Haley belongs in the T3 & isn’t there by mistake. It’s due to her support against a lot of odds. I can’t express any better than those that have posted her many pros. But what I don’t get is the nastiness I’ve seen on the main boards towards Haley. People are even going after her on her FB page!! Some if u haters are scary. I’m not a fan of Scotty or Lauren, but I recognize their talent. They aren’t in the T3 by chance either. So people who are blaming Haley for someone not getting enough votes from his fans, get a grip!
I so agree with you. It’s not her fought that james’s voters didn’t vote enough. I agree that she deserves to be in the top 3. She is a fighter.
Well said! The mean spirit runs thick in America isn’t it ironic its reflected so vividly in a FOX TV show.
James, what a shame we cannot vote because we don’t live in America. You really are the best! Good luck to you and your family and remember: Better a World Star than an American Idol. We hope to see you perform on our little Island one day soon …. Mq. and friends from the Caribbean.
I was extremely disappointed with James being voted out !!! He was the best out of all of them and his performances were constant very week. I Hope he gets a big contract out of this he deserves it. His performances were the best I have ever heard on Ameridcan Idol!!!!!!!
I agree 100% with you . I was so surprised to hear James is out..
He was the best of top 4. He should have won.
I heard there is something thats in the works!! So happy for James. That sure didn’t take long! You go james !! You are wonderful!!
Whyd he get kicked off?
JAMES DURBIN REMAINS TO BE OUR IDOL! HE WILL BECOME THE NEXT SUPERTAR.
JAMES DURBIN REMAINS TO BE OUR IDOL! HE WILL BECOME THE NEXT SUPERSTAR.
suck it in guys…james is out, there’s nothing we can do about it…america voted, so thats da result..but look on the bright side,james definetly got contracts waiting in line for him to sign, so he’s all good…lets just focus on the top 3 now, who should definetly BRING IT!! in the next round so they can win back the hearts of america…..im voting for lauren:):)…or scotty…whoever brings it..haily??…will see..so chin up guys…lol
Have no respect for Randy, JLo not even Steven… though he did stand up for Haley in the end and shut Randy and JLo down! Haley should win it all!
Nobody this year had anything to say to actually help these kids persue their dreams! Pia, Casey and James should not have been voted off! Randy and JLo thought Paul was good… Scotty is a one trick pony sounding like all the rest of the country westren singers… Lauren also! Country western singer will be having their own competition need more of the other types of music making it in. Hoping Haley wins it!
it’s ok when james out in the show!!because when he sings..he always shout!!!maybe lauren will be the next american idol…
hahaha…yeah!!
Scotty is the best! He will win it all! Hang on and keep on riding Scotty!
i like Hailey’s voice eventhough a lot of people hate her. i hope Heiley wins American Idol 2011. Good luch to you, Hailey.
Haley lovers and haters go to Utube and check Haley’s video she made prior to Idol where she is sitting at her computer singing Corrine Bailey Rae’s song Like A Star. I almost positive that those will see pure talent. Type Haley Reinhart Like A Star and you will find the video.
why? She sucks.
sharon, u obviously have hearing problems.
ktps10, thanks for the link. haley, baby, wow!!!
so you enjoy growlig for music?
she sounds to me like she is constipated.
Is growling all the term you can think of? It’s really getting old. It’s also obvious that you don’t know much or lack the appreciation for the way she sings, so you just say, “she sucks” without any justified explanation why.
I pity you, really, I do.
idol fan i pity you for not understanding the phrase she sucks i am a music teacher the girl needs alot of help i don’t have a degree in music for nothing and yes growling……bad bad bad bad bad.
what the f* is bad with growling!!!? man, it’s cool! beyonce even said last night that her growling is natural..!!
love you haley!! <3
you're the best!
This was again such BS that my fav James was eliminated. I don’t think from day one he had one bad performance..he was exciting to watch and I could not wait each week to see what he was going to do next..he is talented and just so sweet and I am going to miss him..I hope he succeeds in his career..I will buy his CD when it comes out..take care, James..and God Bless you and your sweet lovely family.
James is the winner no matter what ! I cannot believe how gullible those people are who voted for Scotty just because he sung a highly emotional song about 911.
Yes James is the winner no matter what.
Something was wrong with the votings, because James should not have EVER been voted off. I think “Idol” makers already picked their choice from the begining, so no matter how many votes they received via e-mail or by phone or otherwise. James should have been the winner big time. But since he is out, I hope Scotty or Lauren will win, because Heily was almost voted off like 5 times, I don’t know why is she still there??? She must be impressing one or two of the Idol makers with her “other” skills….
Yea Liz I know what you mean. I probably won’t even watch the rest of the the final three, boring!! The rest of the artists are very lack luster. Haley has a chance if she can sing without screaming. Guess I am just over it now. Bless you James, you have got life by the tail, continue loving it as you do. Aloha!
i was thinking lauren will be going home…..but i was thankful it was james….hailey wasnt my favorite but she was excellent and getting better each week….she wasnt screaming at all…..james mostly was shouting and screaming…..thats made him boring. everytime i see and hear james its always the same style /genre. screaming!
I’m gonna miss James…good luck to him! It’s a pitty that he is out, he has talent to be a star!
James Durbin is being honored in his hometown of Santa Cruz this Saturday, May 14. First time ever that AI has agreed to do this even though James video won’t be viewed on AI. James is an inspiration to people w special needs everywhere. James has more talent than the 3 people left but America isn’t understanding of people w special needs. We have a d w special needs so we understand how uncomfortable people can feel. Thank you James for showing people what someone w special needs can accomplish.
Haley is on Vote for the Worst website so that should tell everyone…
I am a little annoyed that people are voting based on the judges critique or lack of it. At this point in time…people should be voting for their favorite…not because they want to get even with the judges for crigiquing them. Each week, it is somone else….Laruen got the sympathy vote…Haley got it this past week…did it cost James? Who knows…most thought it would be a James/Scotty finale…as I did and was hoping for. If you are an Idol fan…vote for your favorite and stick with them despite their ups and downs since – remember – they aren’t professionals and will have them. As for James and his celebration…I think it is wonderful…and I do think the people at Idol are compassionate…and care about the kids. Personally, I am a little taken aback with some of James’s actions…I am very familiar with autism and I think he had periods where he was trying t use it to his advantage…which is not uncommon since everyone learns to manipulate the system…and I am not being cold or uncaring when I say this. But, whatever, America vote for you favorite and don’t let the judges sway your votes in anyway.
best that were eliminated:
pia
thia
james
casey
good but doesn’t deserve to stay that were eliminated:
stefano
naima
karen
ashton
good and pretty safe that is eliminated:
jacob
best that were still in the competition:
haley
scotty
good and pretty safe that’s still in the competition:
Lauren
i think haley could win this or neither scotty
yeah.. she will win!
I think it is a shame that people vote based on the judges’ comments at this point. Vote for the one you like and who you think will win. Don’ vote for someone out of pity – as people are saying happened after Haley was scolded and then possibly eliminated James. Don’t vote for someone because you think the judges have been mean…with this group of judges…they have been so nice to everyone that it makes me wonder why they tend to scold Haley…maybe an attitude as is often identified…and I have seen them be not so happy with Scotty…They have also stated who they think will win…Stephen: Lauren…he has an ego trip at times…even though I do like him – and wants to be right. Again…no one should sway anyone’s votes. Are you voting to prove somone wrong or right or are you voting to pick the one you like. I have stuck with my choice despite his ups and downs…stick with yours.
Jlo and Randy was so mean with that critic to Heily….I think Simon was million times better than those two judges togueter.
Wow, I think my TV must be broken. People saying Haley should win & James was boring. Cuz when I watched my TV it was the other way around. James was consistent every week & I don’t know how Haley’s still in the competition. She was just screaming that Michael Jackson song. But maybe my TV is broken :p
I agree with u. James muchly better than Haley. He had to be in the final
Randy , JLO , and Tyler. You guys are really cool but please fill all of us in on what happened to James. You guys this is crazy , even worse than Pia . James was a fantastic performer and singer. He was so crazy good as Tyler stated many many times. Where are you guys. Wish you guys would talk on here. I’m not even saying the rest are bad , even though Haley seems like a mean girl . James deserved to win this whole thing. I’m not some jealous girl hating on anyone i’m just saying something is so wrong. Idol makes no sense .
Tyler i know you probably get on here sometimes to see what people read. Where are you cutie?
It doesn’t matter if JAmes DuRbin is eliminated.. Or whether SCotty MCcREEry.. This season is the time for the girls!! Let Lauren Alaina and HALEY ReInhArt be in the final 2!! whats wrong with these two girls? They has a great voice and amazing performances! Its time to think it twice..
YES!!!! that james got voted out at last. Looool i hate screamers. His voice is so average and he cries all the time.
If you hate screamers, than what about Haily? All she does is scream, like an idiot. And if she gets critisized by the judges, she gets a friggin’ attitude right away, just watch her stupid pig face. She should be out a long time ago. She sucks!!!!
Wed night 5/11/2011 number 1-866-43657-05 to vote for
James wouldn’t work, it was blocked, the voice said
“Thanks for voting for Haley” instead of saying “Thanks for voting for James”. Someone at American Idol didn’t want James to win. Why can’t the viewers vote for their favorites? James & Scotty were the only ones I wanted to win, I was allowed to vote for Scotty, but not for James. Well that is
the last time I will watch AMERICAN IDOL!
Your right I feel the same about that show.James didn’t drop that much to be voted off he has alot of fans look at how audience acted evertime he performed.AI did this they haven’t should us where the vots went this week because they don’t want us to see them.It is my last time for watching that show too.
ES UNA LASTIMA QUE ELIMINARAN A JAMES EL ERA EL MEJOR NO SOLO POR SU VOZ SINO POR SUS SENTIMIENTOS Y SUS EMOCIONES EL EXPRESABA REALMENTE LO QUE SENTIA AL CANTAR LO QUE REALMENTE LE APASIONABA
Go to the tool bar and type in America Idol is rigged and the date it was written was May 12, 2011 . It’s enough to prove that this show is rigged! They already knew they wanted a girl to win this year. Also look at how they do the phone votes! Idol you cheated James Durbin out of a win so why don’t you just come clean! We all know how you operate, it’s very clear to many people now. AT and T you are cheating the phone votes for a female winner!
check out american idol 2011 spoilers it has lauren for the win.
If we can’t have James as out Idol i guess Lauren wou;d be just fine. Still sick James is gone.
James is obviously the star and should have been the winner. The voting process is flawed. When 13 year old girls can sit and vote all night it’s not a fair process. I hope James finds the right agent and producer and becomes a huge star. I will miss him on the show. It won’t be the same – not as exciting.
Haley is receiving support from Vote for the Worst… What does that say about Her.
James is an inspiration to so many people w disabilities including our own daughter. AI doesn’t normally consent to the 4th person receiving a Hometown visit etc. BUT Santa Cruz,CA wouldn’t accept NO & AI relented even though James HomeTown Day may not be shown on AI. The 3 people left on AI PALE next to James talent. Unfortunately quite a few are UNCOMFORTABLE w people w disabilities & James being voted off AI is the result. We were there for James home town visit & ARE PROUD of HIM.
The bottom line is , it’s called American Idol and America does not have control who really wins. So why do they even call it this? Idol and AT an T have control. You could vote a million times for someone and it would not make a difference. James you will always be the winner ! Idol cheated you out of something that belonged to you. Idol you should be ashamed of yourself! I hope the producer of this show realizes we all know whats going on. After many years of Idol do you really think we are stupid? Why don’t you come out of the wood work you are hanging in and come clean about how Idol really works!
We are all The going to expose you !! The truth about Idol will surface one day !
Rigged James durbin winner
Its a shame that James was voted off, well so they say. An American Idol should be able to sing very well, entertain the audience,and put on a great show making you want more. For me there was only one person who did that week after week and that was James. The others were boring, did not entertain the audience, my opinion only. Haley could have a good voice singing, but she sings too deep, i think there is a point or points in song that you bring your uniqueness, not through the whole song. I am very proud of James, and he is already a star to all his fans.
I have watched America Idol since it started,but not last night, or ever again there is some thing very wrong and I do not believe James did not get the votes my 5 friends did not watch it and they to will never watch again AI stop the lies James will always in my mind be the winner of the 2011 season.
Wow Scotty has the best has a very special voice and how he sings oh my goodnes. He is really driving me crazy. He is the Hero.
Oh I miss slumber parties! I might have to do a grown up slumber party on the town soon. Such a great idea! Looks like you ladies really enjoyed San Diego the right way.