American Idol 2011 Top 9 Elimination Results

April 7, 2011 Matt Boyer American Idol, Season 10 3,967

Tonight on American Idol, we’ll learn which singer will be sent home and who will make up the remaining Top 8 for this season.

Based on your votes in our Top 9 performance poll I’m seeing the trailing contenders for tonight’s elimination are Jacob and Lauren tied at 5% but Paul is right behind them with 6%. Could this mean America was just not ready to look at itself in the mirror as Jacob indicated it’d be our fault, not his if he was voted off? Oh the drama! Oh the misplaced blame! Oh I’ve got my fingers crossed!

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American Idol 2011 Top 9 Elimination Results’ Bottom 3:

  • #1 – Stefano Langone
  • #2 – Pia Toscano
  • #3 – Jacob Lusk

American Idol 2011 Top 9 Elimination Results:

  • Eliminated: Pia Toscano

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! That was a shocker indeed. I expected to see a Pia and Scotty finale this season. What happened out there in Idol Voting Land?? So yet again, another female singer eliminated. Only girls have been sent home since the Top 13 was announced. Looks more and more like another all male finale show.

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    • If Jacob goes home this will exactly demonstrate my point – someone with actual talent being voted off by a bunch of 12 year olds who know nothing about anything. This show then will lose all credibility.

      • If Jacob gets voted off it will because he is arrogant and insulted all of America last night!

      • When did America get so overly sensitive? I mean SERIOUSLY people! I'm get tired of trying to read intelligent, meaningful, expressive comments and having to be constantly hit with "OMG I can't believe he/she said that/did that to us! How dare they!"

        Let's all please try to get over the fact that people say or do things that rub us the wrong way, and get back to looking at talent.

        And as a side note: I am not and never was a Jacob fan. He's talented, but doesn't have what a lot of the other contestants do vocal and performance wise.

      • yes, any 12-year olds or any person who doesn't like Pia should not have the right to vote, and Daniel Ruthers should have 50 million votes cause he knows the right answer

      • The average age for voters is 45. So I dont think the 12 year olds voted Pia off.

    • *remember.. the top four contestants make up 75% of votes coming in..

      the bottom 3 (like most poll results) will share 11% of votes.

      jacob probably got 4.5% Stephano 3.5% and pia 3%..

      that being said, most of you are crying about somebody that clearly nobody bothered to vote for

      • LogT, where ido you get your voter-data? I'd love to see a voter-analysis (age, gender, ethnicity, etc): a crack-brained election result certainly piques one's curiosity. But that's democracy for you – the cretins get to howl.

  3. I would not be at all disappointed to see Jacob or Stefano go home, they both suck.

    • Mindy I only half agree with you – Stefnao has zero talent and is relying on pre-pubescent teens to keep him there when in reality he cant sing. Jacob has real talent anda great voice and if he voted off it will just prove my point that this contest is going down hill fast towards being based on children voting for the contentants who wouldnt know talent if it head them over the head vs people who have real talent and dont look like plastic perfect dolls.

      • i dont think thats true i think that Stefano has alot of talent, I think that Jacob is arrogant, he can sing but i hope he goes home not Stefano.

      • this is exactly how it feels when a favorite is at the brink of being booted out. we have to respect each other's sentiment and understand where they're coming from.

      • The average age for voters is 45 so I dont think children are the only voters.I vote and Iam 55.

    • guys, whoever gets to sent home, its not because they are the least talented. Its just the way it is, somebody's got to be sent home. These finalists are all amazing, each one of them could have won any of the previous seasons of AI.

  4. I really feel this is sinking into a popularity contest and not a contest about talent. The judges responses are not at all critical of people who have little or no talent and just encourage them with their inain comments. Bring back Simon – at least he was honest.

    • i half agree with you Daniel. while i think that this contest should consider popularity to some degree because we're looking for the whole package here, i do agree that the jduges are not very critical anymore. i miss simon's critiques and insights.

    • judges have their own way of assessing contestants' performances and have different ways of articulating the same. the fact that they have not been very critical in their evaluation does not mean that they cease to do their duties as judges. it's just that sometimes, what they say is not exactly what we WANT to hear from them. when my favorite was voted off, i wanted to put all the blame on the judges, but when i review the previous shows/performances, i realized that "hey, they're not that bad (in assessing contestants) after all". so.. chill guys… whoever goes really means that it's the end of the line for them. just be happy with the thought that you'll still see your faves on the tour!

      • The judges have zero ability to judge a chicken contest let alone this show which has become a popularity contest among 12 year olds. They NEVER provide negative feedback and when they do, one of them whinges and complains they are doing so and the audience which is consiting of teenage girls fail to grasp the point that their 'favourite' really deserves the critism they get! I do not believe that the judges are objective or honest. You look at them when the 'performers' are perfoming and they look bored and disinterested, but when it comes time to provide feedback they are full of praise – how much are htey being paid again?

      • i'm sorry if you feel that way daniel. much as i want to agree with you 100%, i can't. american idol has always been like this (except that then there was simon cowell, who according to you was the only one who can give honest to goodness assessment)… but other than that, AI has always been the voters' game because voters are the ones who will ultimately decide who will become the next american idol. your said that teenage girls lack the ability to grasp that their "favourites" really deserves the critisms that they get, i cannot argue with you on this because they probably have a different sense of what a STAR is and what a STAR should be. they probably have a different standard which is not consistent with yours. judges may not be very objective in their assessment, they may not, most of the time, give honest opinions about the contestants, but again, this is AMERICAN IDOL and AMERICA (that encompasses all walks of life including "teenage girls") decides who will become one.

    • Simon would have dressed down Pia for her poor stage presence and boring delivery. It was obvious to me last night that Pia had gone as far as she could on a voice more suited to singing the national anthem at baseball games.

      • I agree with you that Simon would definitely said something like, "Well, Pia, that was all very nice, but who cares? You were boring, boring, boring."

    • this stage of the show allows the judges to comment, but the public gets to decide who they like for whatever reason. there is a save rule which was used effectively to save Casey who received the highest number of votes ever recorded the following week

    • agree 100% with your comment. You are absolutely correct about the judges. Fortunately Simon will be on with his new singing contest show and I can look forward to watching it and let the people who are more interested in voting in a popularity contest watch Idol.

  5. Jacob should not say that, he consider his voice is the best, what we need now is other person opinion and not ours

    America will loose faith on him now I think

  6. God not a god awful medley why couldn't have they stuck with the format they used last week and put them in groups and pairs that was so much better than these god awful medleys.

    • scotty should have been voted off, this is a singing competition, not pure counrty. Dont they have a country competition on CMT. He belongs there not on IDOL

    • The female contestants are boring. Haley reminds me of a tramp Hope she gets booted.

      • @MARY M I agree with you about Haley

        and I'm surprised no one's commenting about her smirk when Ryan announced pia's departure take a good look at the video Haley is not that "nice"

  13. I think Paul will be out. Pia also needs to be voted out,along with Lauren.. why, she has no stage presents or personality. I think James, Casey, Scotty, Jacob,

    Haley and Stefano are the best ones to compete.

  15. I don't know about you guys, but I really like Stefano! I mean he is cute and he can really sing! Hes very talented. I think he should win. that's what i think but hes definitely got my vote.

  16. Well I think it will be a guy who goes home tonight, I'll be surprised to see any of the girls going home tonight.

  17. Pia in the bottom 3? Now that's a shocker, but lets admit it. Paul had an exciting performance last night so that probably got him a few votes to keep him out of the bottom, but I think it will be Stefano who goes home.

  19. That was a curveball. I'm not a Pia fan, but had her at #5, definitely in front of Paul and Lauren. What do I know???

  20. I think Haley is safe. Pia shouldn't have worn what she wore. She has an amazing voice but the look wasn't her. :0(

  21. PIA?! wtf this is such a fake. this was her best performance and she is in the freaking bottom 3. I love Pia and I am in tears. Paul should be in the bottom 3 NOT pia.

    • There is no doubt that Pia can sing, but she has no stage presence. She sang a song that is so energetic and vibrant which she just didn't deliver. Maybe this will shake her up.

      • agree with debbie here. i don't think she'll be eliminated though. this will definitely shake her up.

  23. Let's see if Jacob gets put into the bottom 3, I think his comments in the video before he performed hurt him.

    • Jacob, can sing! He may be going home, tho. Paul is staying! Lauren (sp?) is a 50-50! She is really not that great! She is a barbie doll! Yea, another AI barbie doll.

  26. Well 2 out of 3 of my predictions came through, though I still think it will be Stefano who goes home tonight. Still shocked about Pia being in the bottom 3.

    • Not at all shocked about Pia, she can sing but not a performer. Jacob is just arrogant and insulted all of America with his comment last night.

    • Same here, Pia is a shocker but many of the women love Paul and hate Pia and her doing a song Celine Dion covered likely didn't help.

  27. All the polls showed Stefano the lowest and going home this week darn I wanted him to still be there but I love Jacob and Pia too so I dont know 🙁 maybe everyone is right and Jacob is going home

  28. Good call America. I wouldn't buy even an iTunes song from any of those 3.

  29. Jacobs commit last night, make all of you America look like IDIOTS. Don't let him do it again

  30. I like Jacob. I have him as 4th best. Paul and Lauren are big surprises to me. Every week we seem to have a surprise or two in the Bottom Three. I can't see that Stefano has a chance here.

  34. there is no way Pia could be in the bottom 3 as i checked the votes this morning and she was in the top 4… something is definitely wrong….. i nearly fainted when i heard ryan say paul is safe he only had 6% and not pia she had 12%…… no way……..maybe someone needs to check the papers ryan is reading the results from!!!!!!

    • I agree!!! Something is just not Right!!! Pia should of definately not of been the one to be eliminated,very upset!!!

  35. No they did not get it right – Stefano and Pia are awesome, Casey should be the one to go home tonight

    • no way, casey is good in every way, he can sing and perform and has a lot of stage talent……….

      • Yes Casey is good he is different and thats what makes him good not a cookie cutter singer.Thats what makes a legend.

  39. 1. Ashton Jones

    2. Karen Rodriguez

    3. Naima Adedapo

    4. Thia Megia

    And bottom 3:

    1. Stefano Langone

    2. Pia Toscano

    3. Jacob Lusk

    What does this list tells you?

    I smell something bad in the air…

  41. I think the threel (as voted for by America) nominees for elimination show that those who visit this blog are only maybe 33% in tune with America. Maybe that also explains some of the bitterness read here about Casey which clearly isn't the feeling of most of the actual voters.

  43. Great way to take a great show by bringing in some druggie to sing that has to be bleeped out. He should be the one to go – not one of finalist! Igy POP made me regret I watched tonight.

    They just worked with the contestants to tell them how to behave….

    Wrong person left tonight!!!!!!!!!! Went with the singer!!!!

  47. Remember, it's a popularity contest, not a talent contest — or, America would not be the ones voting — the judges would be doing it!!!!! And, Pia would still be there!!!

  48. I agreed completely with the judges on this one. Randy mouthed the words WTF when it was announced that Pia was eliminated.

  50. WTF!!! Pia going home?? This is a travasty – I am in shock – and to think the judges gave away their only save a couple weeks ago by saving Casey.

    • much boring… cause the good singer always eliminated… think the show will clamp down…

    • well, I have to blame the judges specialy Jennifer, with all the BS about Pia's connection to the audience. I had a gut feeling this would happen. As much as I like Jennifer, I felt like she picked on her.

      I think Pia was the best of all…I am not watching the show…this is all bull.

  52. I am utterly shocked. Pia?? No other words can describe me right now. Tomorrow's gonna be a weird day, I can feel it.

    • I agree, she did sang great, the outfit suks.

      She should have worn a uber sexy dress. That could have made the difference, imo

    • I tell you guys, that dress did it for Pia !!!

      Grrr, i wonder who chose that dress for her

  54. This is one screwed up elimination. Pia is the best singer that they had and this is so messed up. If they had not saved that save on Casey then they would have been able to save someone who actually could sing and win this competition.

    • Shes to cookie cutter she needs to get a job on a cruise ship. Need I say boring!!!! The judges told her step it up and I dont think she did and I dont think she really new how.

    • I agree she was a top 3. She is not my favorite, but I put her ahead of Jacob, Paul and Casey.

    • I think its a combination of things.

      1) Her run of ballads, even after promising something more upbeat. Kinda felt disappointed.

      2) Her lack of presence. It's true. Really. Last nights performance her vocals were siccccc but she couldn't let herself go. SHe had to keep herself grounded. This especially showed during her awkward strut around the judges table.

      3) What I think happened with Casey a couple weeks ago. Majority of us saw how much talent she had and just figured she'd be ok. That it was a given. Maybe even some of her hardcore fans loosened up on the voting frenzy cus, hey, like we're all reading now, "the girl can sing, right?"

      Everything just all caught up with her eventually. Too bad, cause yeah, she has a voice.

  58. My complete recap of the itunes version. Hope u like it 🙂

    Alphabetical order :

    Casey – ITs sooo original!!! And the thing that amaze me the most is its totally different than the live performance. Instead of ukulele,the itunes have a richer melody of guitar and the drum beat its amazing!!! True artist indeed. Freakin AWESOME!!!!! The beginning of the song he put a REM tunes. WOW!!!!i see the performance n heard the itunes,it gives me goosebumps just how bottomless musical talented he is. Always different & the fact that its not his 1st song choice just make me wonderin “How in the world he can easily make a different arrangement of a song?”Thats crazy…

    Hailey – YOU ROCK!!! the way she sing kinda of reminded me of an almost extinct vocal nowadays such as 4 Non Blonde although without the growling. It fit her perfectly. Arghh,now im gettin addicted to her since Bennie & The Jets Muuahh

    Jacob – no change whatsoever with the arrangement from the original,n frankly this song is just fit with MJ kind of voice,clear n highpitch not rounchy. James should sing this song.

    James – OMG!! He has a classical rock voice,DANG!!when i 1st heard the intro,it kinda makes me takes back to my 1 of my best lifetime song “soldier of Fortune”..it actually makes me stop the song n see the title n wondering “did i download the wrong song?”… That gives me the chill…

    Lauren – Nice arrangement,but the vocal is beaten by the music,thats a shame..

    Paul – Theres 2 country in this Top 9 itunes,Paul n Scotty. I gotta tell u he outdo Scotty. The arrangement makes me wanna move my body!!! YeeHaaw!!!

    Pia – hmm,i believe this song is better suited with a Whitney voice that have a deep but highpitch. This song will suit better for Jacob instead.

    Scotty – if u never heard of Elvis n Johny Cash voice u will probably like this.But u know,its Elvis song and it didnt make me wanna move as much as Paul rendition… ><

    • Scotty – if u never heard of Elvis n Johny Cash voice u will probably like this.But u know,its Elvis song and it didnt make me wanna move as much as Paul rendition… ><. With that stunt of Jacob "If get voted off…."…wew,SHOCKED!!!

  59. this is absolutely ridiculous!!! Pure stupidity on the voters part. Why in *U*#$ do you keep the non-vocal space keepers like Paul and Jacob??? This woman has more talent in her pinky than they both have together!!! You blew it America!!!

  60. Pia is b-o-r-i-n-g. You have to bring more to the party than just a voice. If Pia were singing on the radio how would you know it was Pia? You wouldn't.

    • I agree. She can sing. But she did not TINA's song any justice. NO MOVEMENT!! Not even a shoulder or leg!!! This is why she lost. NOT A SHOCK TO ME.

  61. I cant stop saying Ohmygod and my mouth is hanging open,Im super happy that Stefano is safe but Pia going home thats just wrong.

    • Stephano should have been eliminated weeks ago. What a waste of a seat. It just shows that this is not a talent contest, but a popularity contest. Lets see the ratings after this week. I hope show shuts down after this season. Idiots!!!

  64. The women have spoken and I fear a sausage fest is coming yet again when only the guys are left.

    • This is not a race war or a sex war — it's just who is better at the WHOLE picture.

      • Agreed. I always felt from the beginning that the guys were stronger than the ladies as a whole. And as a heterosexual male, I would have loved to see Pia stay longer. Just couldn't hold up.

  65. This basically shows how the competition favours male contests. Five female contestants eliminated in a row is definitely not a coincidence.

  66. America really messed this one up but the judges messed this one up even worse by using the "save" way to early on Casey. He is still in & Pia is out what a joke…..we are throught watching this show.

    • If the judges saved Casey it is because he has talent.The judges told Pia to step it up and do more than just ballads.A beautiful voice is not all it takes to be an American Idol.I dont think she has the complete package.

  68. hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha…

  69. You can definitely be prepare for your ratings to go down cause tonite is going to be the cause UNBELIEVABLE> Thats the end for me too. No longer interested in the show

  70. The judges are HORRIBLE this year…please give some constructive criticism. EVERYONE is not perfect. You gave a great disservice to Pia. She was one of the best, yet you criticized her for her genre. Yet, you have someone like Paul, who is very shallow with little more to offer but white beautiful teeth. I'm sorry…this season is very disappointing. One of you needs to be more like Simon…make someone better than they already are…I have watched every year. After this one…I'm done.

  71. This will be my last time watching your show…the system is wrong when some one as talented as Pia get voted off while some fool that can hardly sing let alone carry a tune advances. The judges kept a person a few weeks ago that can not even come close to Pia…what shame that their choice was the wrong one

  72. This year the men are far better than any of the women. Just the roll of the dice. 6 guys left & 2 girls. How come no one is crying gender discrimination? Ha! (sarcasm folks)

  73. wow…didn't see that one coming. I don't like her, but wow. But you have to remember one thing, Jennifer Hudson got booted off in a surprise elimination and has got a stellar career…so I am sure that we will see more of Pia.

  74. Sad to see Pia go, after she did shake it up a bit, she was a bit dull though. I thought Jacob should have gone, he wasn't that good and especially after what he said last night on the show. The saddest part is that there are only 2 females left, no males have been voted off. Although the judges saved Casey he would have been the first male to go and this obviously had implications for the way the public vote.

      • you're just tonedeaf or dumb.cCsey deserved to be saved, heck he didnt even deserve to be in the bottom 3 that week, let alone being eliminated

    • Yet another example of teenage girls running the show who have zero perception of what real talent is and only vote for plastic made up dolls and not anything that actually might be real. This show is fast going down the tubes

  77. This year the men are far better than any of the women. Just the roll of the dice. 6 guys left & 2 girls. How come no one is crying gender discrimination? Ha! sarcasm folks

      • youre obviously tonedeaf and dumb for saying that about Paul. Any intelligent observer/listener would know how talented and unique he is

      • I agree. Paul is karaoke personified and completely unoriginal. I get that he might be more polished than say, Lauren, due to her age, but he drives me bonkers. I have to look away. Rod Stewart he isn't… although he certainly thinks he is. I was sooooo hoping American would have forgotten to vote for him.

  78. The judges wasted their save too early. Idol has lost 2 viewers because of this ridiculous conclusion. I may never watch again.

    • Wasted save waaaaaayyyyyyy too early!!!!!!! Don't care if ever watch it again. Probably wont.

  79. I'm very annoyed at how the judges acted this week, it's nuts that Pia is going home but they are all talented and they made Stefano feel like he doesn't deserve to be there. They weren't thinking of his feeling at all, completely unprofessional.

    • i agree.. that was a very uncomfortable moment for stefano. just like the week when casey was the one voted off instead of stefano. they (judges and contestants) all have this weird facial expression saying that "OMG!! why?? should have been stefano!!!"

      • Er, I agree about the Stefano part of what was said. I do think Pia going was a shock, but I had her in the bottom 3 and was not a fan. (I just thought others would/should go before her.)

  81. i'm starting to think the male voters are way outnumbered, cuz it looks like the females are getting swatted like flies off the show…Pia deserved to go alot further…if Haley goes before Stefano, Jacob, or Paul, i'll be done watching the show for a long time.

  83. Pia? Gone? What are they crazy??????? That's it, I'm not watching AI anymore. This is the last straw!

  85. WOW did not see that coming! only 2 girls left now… I really thought it was going to be Stefano or Paul going home.

  86. America got it wrong….Pia was on of the best singers that ever appeared on American Idol . I am very upset….and I will not watch the rest of this season of American Idol.

    • Think of it this way, some of the best singers were eliminated early and ended up with bigger careers than those who actually WON.

      • The fact that some of the early eliminated have gone on to huge careers – when winners have fizzled in the dust, is not the point. The point is that this is supposed to be about talent not plastic. Paul has pretty teeth – teeth don't make a singer. Stefano would be a great lounge singer (and I believe he knows it). Pia has talent, she has the chops to hold her own next to the other strong women in music. Her leaving goes to prove the voting system is flawed.

    • Well, I totally disagree. I think Pia had nothing to offer that the listening public wanted to buy. I was not a fan at all.

  87. You must be kidding!! The most talented performer of the whole lot gets eliminated–no way!! Something has to be dome t bring her back!!Period!!American Idol is not a talent contest; it is a popularity contest with all the teeny boppers voting for the cutest guy!! You have lost my vote for watching–not worth it!!

  88. We will never watch your TV show again. You are no better than dancing with the stars. Forget tallent vote for the young guy or a terrible black singer. Your show is a complete yoke. Good bye.

  89. i congratulate to all AI contestants, they are trying hard to do their best, except JAMES is supernatural, he's really REAL!!! keep it up boy!!!!

  90. Wrong, Wrong Wrong! Jacob should have gone this week. It shows that the vote is not about talent but politics !

  92. sorry, i haven't finished

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    hahahahahaha…

    • And America has spoken…as I have already stated you have to have more than just a great voice, i.e the total package to be the next AI. She just did not have it…end of story.

  96. Today is the last day I am watching American Idol. Pia was the best singer on the show. It is rigged! Goodbye American Idol our family will no longer be a fan of this show!

    • Wow, way to drag the whole lot into the mess. Just like us Americans, over dramatizing things. I wonder if Lil' Johnny was ever secretly bored by the girl who only sang slooooow ballads week after week, but only applauded because thats what the family did.

  97. The voting needs to go back to the Judges because the public is not doing a good job – tonight was a disaster – Pia should never have been voted off. I am done, will not watch again until the voting goes back to Judges and not call in's this is beginning to become a farse. Even the Judges were shocked. Get over it and let the Judges make the decisions, after all they are the professionals.

  98. I can't vote because I don't live in the US but WTF is wrong with you people. I can't believe you wouldn't vote for someone with a voice like hers. If she doesn't have a contract within a week I'd be surprised. BIG MISTAKE!

  99. ok it was a surprise…but it was going to happen at some point. but i think in a way stefano was disrespected. he is going to go home soon too…and i really thought he was going..but for the judges to say they are angry about pia being chosen…really is a bit much. i think scotty is going to win or maybe james…so pia leaving now or in a few weeks is really no big deal. she is a great singer and if lawrence welk was still alive i am sure she would be on his show.

    • if you don't know who lawrence welk is, he was an old foggy known for lilly white singers doing boring songs. ask your grandmother. pia was boring.

    • Ha! I agree completely. She could put out a record for insomniacs. Just one American's opinion.

    • Can't handle hearing what the judges have to say.Are they not professionals??? Pia..sooner or later. Just happened to be sooner. Feel bad for Stefano for the judges comments.

    • very uncomfortable moment for stefano. oh, boy, i hope this won't affect stefano's esteem. not very professional reactions from judges.

    • I totally agree with you with everything. The judges and everyone there took it a bit overboard only one can win and I too hope and think it might be either James or Scotty. They both have the voice and the personality to go with it. I really felt bad for Stefano too. He's been on the bottom so often and for everyone to act that way is horrible.

  100. I'm not as surprised as you guys. Since the top 24 week, I had Pia somewhere around 6th or 7th overall for my taste at least. She's out a little early but I've thought she's been overrated a little bit all along. That said, she's still very good and will have a successful career in music.

    Now for the NEXT

  101. Every singer this year is a great singer…each week someone goes home…sad, but it is a contest…so what is the point of saying America got it wrong?…no matter who goes home America gets it wrong….they are all GREAT!! JLo saying she was angry made no sense…isn't this the whole point of voting. Next week it will be another…Pia was not better than any other. Just saying!

    • i agree marie. and it's not fair to put stefano on that awkward spot. after the top 9 performed, the judges said they cannot choose was the best and who was at the bottom because they were all good!! so what's with Jlo's comments?? that's very uncalled for!

  102. Girls always get axed first cause the voting population is mainly girls voting for boy. STEPHANOE shouldn't have been a wild card.

  103. I am so discusted with American Idol. The judges really messed up a couple weeks ago with an early save and now the tweens have taken over. You can kiss all the females goodby now.

  104. OH MY GOSH!!!!! Pia should have NEVER been voted off…what happened and what was America thinking!!!

  106. that was wrong and my family is in shock how could this happen. pia you will make it girl keep your head up and keep flying you can go anywhere with that amazing voice.

  108. Wrong She is the Idol She is the best I will no longer watch the show this year and hope it is not back next year. Pia will be a star and the show will bomb Bad show voters

  110. Pia shouldn't be going home. I wonder if the judges are rethinking their save now?

    • If the judges blew their save then tell me why Casey was sent immediately to the couches for safety and not again in the bottom 3. Maybe because he is an overall musician with more than just a voice…again I say the "package" not just a voice or pretty face

      • Perhaps. Maybe they didn't want to stress him out enough to put him back in the hospital. Since they knew he wasn't leaving why put him through it?

      • Dude! Do you honestly believe that if she could have been saved that she wouldn't also be sent immediately to the couch in the coming weeks? Come on now! That's just the way it works. America get the wake-up call, then responds.

  111. Pia should not have been eliminated. It's shocking. I thought she would have made it at least to the top 5. Sad. I enjoy listening to her.

    • It would of happened sooner or later. She is really a good singer , but she fell short of being a total package. I did think Jacob was leaving tonight, so i am a little shocked too. She will still do well. She can go on to record now. Wow what a night.

  112. I thought that those in the bottom three were all wrong and if it dodn't require me to register to vote..used to vote by phone (land line) and now they only do cell's ..all wrong ..did to re-vamp the system and make the voting more voter friendly.

    • I don't know what you're talking about…you can vote landline and there's never a busy number which is the way it used to always be..

  114. Pia deserves to go home. She's got a great voice, no problem about that, but she's not a performer. I kinda got bored with her ballads and when she tried to perform a fast one, she was almost zombie-like. She's no Tina Turner!

    • She's better off going now. She's still on the tour but at least some scouting record producer will approach her. I think she's going to do all right without Idol.

    • Agree totally with you. She's got the looks and a voice..but not a performer. As the show goes on, it will be harder to vote.

    • Maybe a different song would have saved her. Who knows. I wish she would of done something from heart.

  115. Just dumb…Pia may not have won it but she was clearly in the top 3…just dumb. Not worth watching until the finals…does free up some time..she is so good…cut an album…I'll buy it.

  116. This was ridiculous that Pia went home but Jacob and Stephano survived. Pia is the most talented person on this show as far as a singer who could be an idol for millions of american. I am done watching this show. You have lost a loyal fan!!!

  117. Unfriggin believable!!! Pia should have been in the top 3 – WTF happened, America. Did everyone think she was too good to be vulnerable? This is awful!!! A.I. should have made an exception to turn this around. Big Mistake losing Pia. You are and always will be GREAT Pia.

    • I'm not taking sides here, but if you've been following these blogs you must have seen an awful lot of negative comments about Pia. They were basically the same complaint that people voiced about Thia. That she lacked spirit and personality. When considering the appeal of popular singers, personality often beats vocal ability.

  118. Im totally shocked,, Pia had it all !!! Thats it for me on this show, I had her picked to win it,, now I'm done !! She is SSOOOOOOOO much better then half the remaining group

  119. Wrong ! Jacob should have gone. It shows that its not about talent , but is about politics.

  121. It is time for a major voting change. Change it so that everyone votes for who should be sent home as it would lead to better results. It is painfully clear that the wrong singers are being lost in the shuffle of a poor system.

    • I agree 150%, my husband and I just said this very same thing! The vote should be for who you think should go home!

    • No, it wouldn't. If the procedure was to vote people off, the teens would assess their favorite's biggest competition and vote like maniacs to oust them. Mox nix. The only fair way is to limit the voting which Idol refuses to do.

  123. Hey,I really don't she would have won American Idol anyway, but I feel it is too soon for her to go!

  124. AMERICA, Hailey should be the one to sent home packing! I can't believe you like listening to a drunken lady howling and growling in a karaoke bar!

  125. american idol is finally starting to go down hill

    there are four people there who sing WORSE, will not watch idol AGAIN

      • i'm not a huge pia fan either but i think she deserves to stay for a couple of weeks more. well, what can we do… this is all voters' game. that's AI!

  129. No way should Pia have left. She was one of the best last night. It should have been Jacob Lusk.

    • Jacob slammed "Man In The Mirror". He did it better than Michael. You are insane if you think she is the best.

  130. deep breath, wipe the tears from eyes and…

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    hahahaha…

  131. I'm also disgusted by the results. I don't think I'll be watching the rest of the season. So sad….

  134. I'm done. I will NEVER watch this show again. There is NO WAY PIA should be going home. It should be Paul or Stephano or that other guy who's hair sticks up all over the place. Pia had the BEST voice on your stupid show. I'm going to post on Facebook for everyone I know to stop watching as well

    • really, facebook. I guess you know a bunch of people who can't form their own opinions. This is voted on by human beings prone to make their own choices on who or what they like (the horror). While we may not like or agree with the outcome, obviously enough people feel she needed to go or that she was safe. Hate to say it, but everyone knew that going in this is as much politics as any other reality tv show. You piss off the viewers with an attitude, or don't appear to have any regard for advice given to HELP you….you may not win as many votes. Jacob is still breathing a sigh of relief that he didn't lose based on his poorly chosen words prior to his performance…and probably will lose a lot of sleep over whether the public will forgive and forget those words. She acted like she was above their commentary and did the same stale, rooted to the stage, handcuffed to the mic stand or stiff legged jaunt around the stage that was just painful to watch. She shouldn't have gone home tonight. But, she didn't really improve or change it up at all until it was too little to late. I loved her in auditions, the first few weeks…after that she fell victim to partial tivo edits. She just started to feel too one dimensional. Can she sing, heck yeah. Can she work a crowd, not yet. Will she one day be the total package, probably but she needs to revamp her stage presence.

  135. Im shocked as everyone is, I figured she would win.I feel someone messed with the votes. I dont understand this at all.

    • I never once considered she was good enough to win. I thought she MIGHT win, though, because the judges were always falling all over themselves with praise for her "amazing" singing–which somehow I never heard, not even once. She was "nice." That's the best I can say. Didn't appeal to me at all.

  136. Attitude is everything. Pia's crappy attitude at the end of last nights show was here demise. She stood there like a snooty u know what. She could take some lessons in humility from Lauren. You cant stand on the stage and look around like you are better than anyone else on a show like this.

    • Well, I somehow missed her snootiness. Just maybe other people like me just didn't like her singing voice. I mean why isn't that considered to be in the realm of possibility? Her voice did not do a thing for me.

    • Spoken like an man who blames "snootines" on women who have probably always rejected him. LOL!

  137. NO NO NO I CANT BELIVE THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WOULD ILIMATE THE ONLY LADY AND I MEAN LADY OFF!!!!!!!SHE NAD SO SO MUCK CLASS OVER THE OTHERS I HAVE LOST INTREST IN IDOL WHATS GOIMG ON EVERY ONE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE TONIGHT!!!!!!!! I AM NOT A BELIVER ANY MORE!!!!!

  138. As Usual the people got it wrong! It should had been Haley, Paul, gone weeks ago. Really the Judges are not judging properly in their eyes, everybody is great.. They need to find new words to use, and they could had saved her, by not using the saved so early in the show… All Judges need to take lessons from Simon and Karla!!!!

    • Seems like the judges don't want to hurt any feelings by telling the truth. They're leaving it up to the voters…then get this SHOCKED look on their faces. Not very professional at all!!

  139. WOW! What a joke, I thought this was a singing competition. She was the best singer by far. I guess thats why they got rid of her. Last time I watch this show.

  140. Your show is a teen show. No talent just looks. Its a complete joke. Why have judges. Go to the Xfactor. Maybe you'll find a good show.

  141. I am surprised at the comments made regarding the judges. It is not their fault that Pia got voted off, it is you the American public who vote or don't vote. By not watching the show because someone who you liked got voted off is pretty childish.

    And if this is truly a show trying to find the next star in the music industry then America got it right. Pia has an amazing voice and is an amazing talent, but she cannot perform on stage. That is only something that she will have to work on.

    She is compared to Celine Dion and Celine Dion (though I am not a great fan of hers) is a true performer and has great stage presence.

    But don't look for conspiracy theories, or hidden agendas accept the result for what it is. Pia choosing the wrong song and when she did, she didn't perform, no stage prsence.

      • don't insult the poster. debby is right. every year this happens..pia was never going to win. she is not commercial. she is beautiful, and sings like a person in a pageant…great voice, no soul, no charisma…just stands there and sings..she was going home before the final two anyway.

      • agree with chichi! man, she was boring me to death…sorry, Pia, yes, you have a great voice, but I don't even find anything interesting or unique in it, and definitely can't do anything on stage except stand there…

      • Well, I didn't even think she had a great voice. She could hit notes, but her notes were not music to MY ears.

  142. It's to bad that this year the entire show has been judged by call-ins. Where's Simmon when you need him. At least he had the nerve to really critic the performances. When you leave the performances up to the audience without any guidence you end up with a popularity contest. To bad because it takes some credibility out of a great show. You need more Randy's and a Simmon.

  144. Well that really sucks. Pia was the best by far. No need for me to watch the rest of the season 11, America just voted out the most talented singer.

    • The guys voted for Haley and the women didn't like Pia very much, while the majority of young girls voted for Scotty or James with a few for Lauren since she is 16.

      • I'm female and I voted for Haley, Lauren, James–and oh, yes, one vote for Scotty, too.

    • The guys voted for Haley and the women didn’t like Pia very much, while the majority of young girls voted for Scotty or James with a few for Lauren since she is 16.

  146. Somebody had to be voted off ,why make such an issue over Pia leaving , Stefano could'nt even enjoy his moment of getting to stay on the show , BOO HOO Pia cry a river..It is part of the show .

  147. I voted and I am totally shocked that this woman and extraordinary singer could be eliminated. Th unfortunate reality is that we have an innumerable amount of tween girls who vote and have not developed any musical taste or discretion. They vote on "cute" factor alone. And while the judges are shocked, giving "constructive" criticism and using a save early in the season did nothing. And, Steven, looking bored while a contestant is singing is totally rude. Watch the video of Wednesdays show.

  148. Has America gone crazy?? How could you not vote for one of the best singers ever on Idol? My husband will not watch anymore after tonight even though we thought all along this was the best year so far.

  149. I'm not as surprised as you guys. Since the top 24 week, I had Pia somewhere around 6th or 7th overall for my taste at least. She's out a little early but I've thought she's been overrated a little bit all along. That said, she's still very good and will have a successful career in music.

    Now for the NEXT one that needs to get a taste of the bottom 3…Scotty.

    I'm really getting tired of him referring to himself in the 3rd person on the show and on his twitter account. He's gotten just a little too cocky, in my opinion, and needs to get a big dose of reality…and maybe that can save him from his immature self.

    Don't get me wrong. I love his singing. I'd probably pay to see him live and would buy his music if he just would show a little more humility.

    I've never been a fan of Stefano, but he could teach Scotty a LOT when it comes to keeping it real and keeping the ego in check.

    • look back off scotty stefano sucks and is the one who needs to go home.scotty is sweet and has true feelings toward other people,and scotty dont need to take no kind of lessons from the worst singer on the show he is just lucky and got saved again he needs to go home.SO BACK OFF SCOTTY

      • This is an opinion page and that's my opinion. Scotty IS a good singer BUT he's also been getting a very big head. Who else goes around constantly referring to themselves in the 3rd person? Go back and watch his past interviews and look at his twitter page…I'm not making this up dude.

  150. what the h-ll are voters just gone crazy stefano should of left tonight not pia,this whole thing is rigged

  151. I will not watch anymore this season. The judges shouldn't have wasted their save on Casey. Pia is a much more talented artist. I have been a follower and voter since the beginning of Idol, but this has made me think twice about watching.

  152. I am done with the show. Tjos a travesty!! It has to be rigged!!! I will never watch again!

  153. For me this is the end of the program,it is ridicules that PIA,the best you have from all 10 seasons is going home. Iwill never wacho your program ever. You reach the lows rate ever on national TV.

  154. This is beyond ridiculous. She should have been in the top 3 at the very least. What a joke. I'm never watching the stupid show again. I can't believe those judges used their save on that guy who is not near as good as Pia. Pathetic.

  155. Unfortunately, the judges think the name of the show is "The Judge's American Idol". The "people" voted for "their" favorites and sadly, Pia, who has the personality of a fish when she sings is not "America's" favorite. If the judges can't handle the truth maybe they should bring Simon back who certainly can!

    • I agree, the judges job was to pick the top singers for the show. Now it is the publics turn to vote. Do the judges realize how they made the other contestance feel, poor Stefano, the look on his face, he thought he was going home. The judges used their save on Casey, which was fine, but thats how it works.

      Judges don't make the others feel bad about staying on the show. Pia has a great voice, but week after week, she said I will do what you want next week. Well next week won't come, it should have been last week. Pia will be fine, she will have a modeling, singing career.

      But, Judges, don't make the other contestants feel bad. The public votes for who they like. If you don't like the way Am Idol works, then change it to, the judges vote everyweek.

  156. Its a shame such a talent girl no longer on by the face's of judges it tell me that first you lost me as a watcher and that if you took a poll of age bracket's who voted most were are clueless they go on who's cute all wrong.Shame on you simon babd producer.With that talent of judges they know who stay's and who goes not teenie bopper's sad sad sad .

  157. America just voted out the very best singer of the bunch. I can't believe it. I think the judges better do SOMETHING to bring Pia back. The letting America vote without the judges input has got to change. America is making too many mistakes. I'm sure you will hear this alot…….

  158. Why in the Hell did this happen Casey should be gone I will neaver wacth the show

  159. NOT A SHOCK!! Yes she can sing but not a good performer. She did not do any justice to TINA's song. NO MOVEMENT, NO DANCE. The judges hinted on this last night. This is why she is gone.

      • I agree too. Pia does sing good but I don't think she was the next American Idol. What really got me was the way the judges acted and what they said!!! How do you think that makes Jacob and Stephano feel!!!!

      • well you can teach someone too dance and perform….

        but you can't teach someone too sing like her… what a joke …america just (f—-) up big time

    • I agree with you TGirl, Although I was shocked because I believed she had a following, I was bored every week. I felt bad for her, but she had some chances to improve…American did get it right or she would be still in

    • I agree with you. she is a good singer but she does not have what it takes to be a performer. She will still go far, just not on the stage. I'm a little shocked that she went before jacob.

  160. Pia was the next american idol. What is america looking at. She was terrific. Pia you will get a record deal your great.

  161. Par for the course. Only two of the past AI winners deserved to win, and made a name for themselves. Most of the AI stars finished 2 thru 10. No worries on Pia. She WILL be a star!!

  162. I too am shocked at the results. I CANT stand Jacob. His gospel vocals sucks, his facials when he sings is ugly and the way he moves eewww! I fast forward because it is too hard to watch. My tob picks are Scotty, James and Paul. I want Jacob and the other one hard to watch Haley to go!

  163. wonder if the judges wish they had their save back? pia was boring folks…she is a talented singer…but nobody is going to buy her cd's including most of the people complaining now.

  164. Im mad and will not watch your show anymore Pia was by far the best singer on this years show.

  165. i'm not a pia fan, but i wasn't ready to see her get booted off. i was rooting for jacob to go home. tsk tsk

  166. what a joke Pia should have been in the final 2 she has the voice, the looks, the stage apperance

    something is wrong with the voting very wrong

  167. SOOOOOOOO wrong – everyone knows that Pia was the best up there – you could see it from the faces of the others that they all know it was wrong – maybe the owners of the show fixed the results so that Pia could start her real career early….sort of like Daughtry who was the best singer during his season and look who won…. the gray haired guy who's name I can't even remember since he hasn't done anything else….I am not sure I can continue to watch this season now! They will have to bring even larger star power to the judges seats next season for me to pay any attention.

    • Why is it that I don't "know she was the best up there"? If I exist, then there are others like me who exist. We just didn't like her talent more than other contestants! Why is that so hard to believe? I think it's because a lot of folks swallowed everything the judges had to say and didn't listen with their own ears and brain.

  168. The problem is the vote should be for the one you think should go home or the judges should vote until there are only 5 or 6 left. Too many people will sit on the computer for hours and just vote for the same person. Remember Sanjaya? When you get down to the top 5 then maybe vote for your favorite.

  169. I CANT BELIEVE America has just let one of the top 2 go home tonight. Steven,s comment tonight was right on. Anyway Pia will be a huge star and I cant wait to buy her C.D when they come out and I know they will. Good luck PIA

  170. Outrage! That's what you get when ignorant people who have no musical knowledge decide singers' careers. Judges must count for 50% of the vote. Based upon the idiots that make up the voters, count me out of future shows.

  171. casey should of been gone and not saved. Pia was one of the best singers on the show. Hope she gets a record deal because I would buy her music.

    That was the biggst mistake to vote her off.

  172. Pia was by far one of the BESST contestants on this show and it was definitly not fair for her to get booted. I know that America does not have the right to vote anymore if they're gonna vote the people off with true natural talent. Pia should of stayed. It was unfair and cruel she had to leave.

  173. WHAT THE HECK!!!! PIA IS AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN!!! SHE HAS A GOD GIVEN VOICE AND WAS THE MOST TALENTED CONTESTENT IN IDOL HISTORY! WHAT IS GOING ON AMERICA?!?!?!?! We wish her a great singing career. She deserves it deeply. Pia we love you! <3

    • It was going to happen sooner or later. She is a good singer , but fell short on being a good performer. I am a little shocked that she went before jacob though. She will still do well . She can start recording now.

  174. Pia is the best singer there, obviously it's not a singing competition, the show is not worth watching anymore!

  175. Pia may have been sent packing a few weeks too early but she is not good enough to win this competition. Seems to me the judges are over rating her talent…..she has the looks but she does not measure up to most of the remaining contestants that have far more talent than Pia. I thought Pia sounded more like a wedding singer, hot looking, yes, but not a unique talent.

  176. This is CRAZY!!!!! Pia's the BEST one! THEY NEED TO BRING HER, THEY DEF CAN! that was a mistake i bet if they did she wouldnt be voted off again and she would win

  178. Yes they did get it right. she has not connected with audience. I truly believe the judges need to provide better feedback to contestants. Jennifer acted shocked but yet when Randy told Stefano he didn't do well, she cut him off and said he was wrong. Love Steven Tyler, but never has said one negative word

  179. Is america brain dead…I guess so..!!!..To vote off pia is the biggest mistake they ever made and I'm not watching this FIXED SHOW ANYMORE.PIA IS THE AMERICAN IDOL…!!!

  180. they got it all wrong I will not watch it until the end just to see who wins. But Lauren should be gone before pia

  181. Pia was light years ahead of every other competitor! This is a singing competition- she was, no, IS the best this year!!! This is unjust as well as biased! I know this young woman is going to be instantly bought up by a big sound recording company before she goes to sleep tonight! Wrong- wrong-wrong!!!! I will be on the first line to buy her CD's! I'm very saddened over this outcome!!!!

  182. what a joke,,,,,,,paul and stefano are not that good,,,,,,,,,,,another idol fix,,,,,,,,just to keep ratings

  183. I'm not 100% sure of how things go on with the judges and stuff, but I think they should totally bend the rules to the point of breaking it to bring Pia back. She defiantly deserves a place in this competition. Randy, Jennifer and Steven you should totally do something about this. There are thousands of fan throughout the world that are totally disappointed of America's decision.

  184. I can not believe they sent Pia Toscano home this show sucks now I will not ever watch this show ever again this season . bring Pia Toscano back .

  186. I MCAN NOT BELIEVE THAE AMERICA DID THIS TO THE ONLY CONTEST WITH ALL I MEAM ALL THE CLASS AND BEAUTIFUL VOICE .I HOPE THAT rANDY pAULA OR sTEVEN SIGH HER NOWWWW SHE DESERVES ALL LOT MORE THAN SHE GOT!!!!!!!I WILL BUY ALL HER RECORDINGS SHE PUTS OUT SHAME ON YOU AMERICE BADDD VOTING

  187. I cannot believe that Pia was eliminated…She is so gifted…I was hoping that she would be the next Idol…I was so so sad to watch her being eliminated…should not have happened to her…she was the best of the group by far…

  188. WTF….Pia going home! That's it for me, I quit. America, send a message. Refuse to watch next week. Refuse to watch until this format is changed. The judges save Casey and now what. Pia is not my favorite but there are three guys and 1 girl that should have left before her. We are letting 8-13 year olds who vote decide this thing. I QUIT.

  189. what the heck is wrong with america she is the American Idol 2011 wow this is crazy they kept paul over Pia? WHY?????????

  190. this is the worst outcome of the vote, since Daughtry was eliminated, and this is Worse. Its just like Simon used to say "IT"S A POPULARITY CONTEST" WHAT A DISGRACE

  192. I have watched this show from day 1! I am all done with it after losing PIA tonight. What is wrong here? Casey should have never been saved, Stephano isn't consistant and Jacob, is that his name? I couldn't ever listen to him through a whole song! America got it wrong tonight!! PIA is the BEST!!! I won't watch the rest of this season!! Maybe you need to RECOUNT your VOTES or better yet BRING PIA BACK!!!~

  193. OMG ! THIS IS SO FRKN WRONG I THOUGHT THAT SHE WILL STAY IN THE FINALS ! ME AND MY FAMILY WERE SHOKED !

  194. The voting process for Idol is definetly flawed. Someone needs to take a hard look as to how things are currently setup. This multi-vote system needs some form of restriction!!

  195. Obviously none of you WERE watching and NONE of you voted otherwise YOUR favorite, Pia, would still be on. And yes, you will still watch!

  197. Pia should NOT have gone! This is crazy. I was watching her until the end, and I'm just nasty disappointed. Something went wrong somewhere.

  198. Pia is very talented and I am soooo sorry to see her go. I think she is more talented than some of those remaining. I wonder if we could fix the voting process? I vote online and it took an hour to do and I didn't even use all my votes. Having to go through the catcha thing each time is difficultand time consuming. If we could select a contestant and just put a number of our votes by them it would shorten the time and ya'll would get more votes. Also, the captcha things are hard. I would advise the company NOT to use the letters c,j,p,s,u,v,w,x,z. These letters are the same whether they are capital or lower case and because the font size changes you casn't tell. Last night I had to redo so many because of this. I also got locked out several times because of overload. I hope this can be fixed before we lose another amazing contestant. Good luck Pia! You will have a wonderful career, just keep going for it.

  199. I was surprised that the judges said America had it wrong. What did that say for the other two standing there. Pia can sing but she can't move on stage. She was stiff and programmed on Wednesday night. The others are becoming all around performers. I think America did get it right. This year is very tough; all the contestants have been very good in their own way.

  202. I have been watching American Idol since its inception. What happenend to Pia Toscano is a tragedy and a flaw in the design of this show.

    I am no longer a fan of American Idol. This girl was delt a bad hand. I know the judges of the show are probably embaressed at the decision .It is sad the American public are both tone deaf , and prejudice . I use to look forward to watching this show , but after watching it tonight. I am no longer a fan .

    • Did her a favor! Look at how far Constantine has gone without winning anything! She can sing on Bradway starting next week!

  204. this is not a singing competition. With Pia eliminated, I do not care to watch the remainder of the season. Judges should have input like Dancing with the Stars

  205. The judges faces told it all. The show for the rest of the season is a sham. This should never be allowed. I will not watch another episode this year. When Pia cuts her first record I will buy it. She has a voice that doesn,t come along that often. Maybe Andrea Bocelli will have her sing in one of his shows so the world can see her talent. I can,t imagine what Simon would have said about this.

    • The show is about America voting…..obviously Pia did not have enough fans, that's it!

  206. What a ridiculous outcome and and the judges wasted their save. Also she is now tied up in a nonbreakable contract which limits her marketability. I will not waste my time with Idol but I will buy Pia's cds. Lets face it most people that watch this show applaud mediocrity.

    • You are absolutely right. You have the same people who voted non-stop for Bristol Palin on dancing with the stars. The group that was left on the couch when the bottom 3 were in the seats, was a joke. Non of the ones on the couch with the exception of a few can't sing. Sugar coated, bubble gum, remedial is what most people find appealing.

  207. I said the judges got it wrong when they saved Casey . Now look what has happened. I hope they will have viewers after tonight I for one will not be watching

  208. She has such a beautiful voice. She will be famous.

    All on the show is so good. It is hard to see anyone go. They are all winners!!

  209. and this is why they need too have 50 /50 voteing set up 50% vote buy the american's and 50% by music producers or someone like that …….there's no way Pia should be done her scotty and james should be the top 3 ….

  210. I MCAN NOT BELIEVE THAE AMERICA DID THIS TO THE ONLY CONTEST WITH ALL I MEAM ALL THE CLASS AND BEAUTIFUL VOICE .I HOPE THAT rANDY pAULA OR sTEVEN SIGH HER NOWWWW SHE DESERVES ALL LOT MORE THAN SHE GOT!!!!!!!I WILL BUY ALL HER RECORDINGS SHE PUTS OUT SHAME ON YOU AMERICA BADDD VOTING

  211. the judges screwed this girl by telling her to change it up. she is a great singer she does not have to dance around the stage or sing up beat she is in the league with whitney miria and all the great singers .well I hope they realize sometimes you appreciate what you have and don't try to change it because they are the reason that she is off the show.pound for pound she was the best don't tell me that paul could sing with her way to go judges you cost her her dream

    • They all must perform, not just stand there waving a pagent arm & showing off your upper pallet in HD. I wish Pia well, but, GOOD RIDENCE!

    • Hi Jim – I kind of agree with you – her strength is ballad and her audience liked her that way… That is why it is important for the contestants to stay true to themselves…

    • Whitney and all the great divas have great voices, but they are also great performers. That's the key. Pia had no physical or emotional connection to what she was singing. I did not think she would go home tonight, but after last night, i concluded that she would not win.

  212. Yep Im done watching Idol!!! I voted for Pia. They should leave the voting to Professionals. Pia should of been in the finals… Idol is going down hill… Iggy Pop..Really???

    • This is a shocker and I am glad that I did vote for her last night or I would be kicking my own arse right now. Yeah, going down is right with the Iggy Pop thing tonight. The judges are probably kicking themselves for using the save so early.

      • Nah, they used the save because now, they don't have that responsibility anymore! SMART!

    • Exactly Laurie , Iggy Pop ??? even Ryan introduced him with a little shame . . . I actually anticipated Pia in the finals singing with Celine Dion

  213. More proof of the 'dumbing down of America'..Just goes to show how incredibly brain dead the average viewer truly has become…the one person who has more talent than the others combined gets booted….America, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself, then again, with the aggregate IQ of a worm, I guess I shouldn't be surprised…Pia, you will be far more successful than anyone who has ever been on the idol stage…period!

    • @Michael London ok number one all americans don't have the "aggregate IQ of worm" I for one have an iq nearing 140 and I although I think Pia is quite talented she is not the best performer sorry. I take it you're not an american since you feel the need to criticize so many millions of us If you don't like americans than don't watch

      our television shows and if you are american than it's clearly time for you to deport

  214. Pia was probably the best singer but this isn't a singing competition. She was BORING. All she can do is sing, not entertain. She was not at all interesting. She's a stand-at-the-mike-and-belt-out-a-song singer. I never voted for her any show.

    • Since when isn't it a singing competition? Or maybe it's since Simon left. . .he was the one who always reminded everyone what it was about.

  215. Does the public vote REALLY matter?? After the last couple of years of Bowersox and Lambert NOT winning I needed AI to prove to me this year that it is not rigged and they blew it. I am so over AI!!! There is no way Pia should have gone home. Are you kidding me? Stephano and Paul both should have gone home. you can't tell me that intelligent people are in charge OR voting for these uber talented people! Good luck to you Pia! You WILL be a STAR… and not have to give one red cent in AI royalty to this messed up show!!!!

  216. OMG….the teeny boppers must not be allowed to vote…..this was the worst vote ever on AI. Pia was so far ahead of 90% of the contestants it didn't seem fair……but the idiots have taken over the voting lines. Someone please save the show and get rid of Paul next week…He is so far behind everyone else in talent it is laughable

    • I agree, it should have been a slam-dunk tonight for Paul to go home.. HE Cannot sing. Next off should be Stephano. This is just simply a big goof up! True talent will find a way and she will have a big career but she would have loved the experience from being on AI. A shame :/

    • Why shouldn't the teeny boppers vote? They're the ones who spend the most on music. That being said, if Idol would limit the voting per number or e-mail address it would change everything.

  218. Stefano should have been gone a week ago. Pia has the voice, the moves and definitely the looks to be in the top four. What was America thinking? Very disappointing.

  219. this was the worst mistake american idol could of made. i really don't know if i can continue watching your show.THIS WAS VERY VERY WRONG.cletus

  220. This is my last straw with this show.

    I have been loyal and watched this show every year since it started.

    Your new judges were a good choice but using the save too early is obvious for sure.

    They lost a great and talented signer now because of there mistake.

    I will not watch this show anymore and had enough of the mistakes!!!

  221. no surprise its Pia..she did too many ballads..promised to sing uptempo the next week but lied..no stage presence..and started to get a little boring

    • Here, here. I agree. I am disappointed in Jlo's response to Pia's elimination. Jlo was the one telling her last night that she must study other performers & learn how to perform. This is not just a singing contest. Its about being exceiting & bringing the audience into the show. Pia stood & sang to the judges last night. She didn't perform (once again) & she didn't sing to America!

  222. What happen to night was just wrong.She was one of the best.

    And be cause of this, my wife and I are no longer

    going to watch. After all the seasons We Are Done!

  224. Pia should not have been eliminated. It’s shocking. I thought she would have made it at least to the top 5. Sad. I enjoy listening to her

  225. This is truly a joke. They tell you to vote-vote-vote. More people will vote now so their favorites won't get the boot and more MONEY will be made.

  226. Americia got is WRONG tonight. Pia was top female singer in group. Had a chance to beat Scotty & James in finals.

    • I totally agree and I was thinking her against James, but you're right Scotty also.

  227. you guys suck pia was the best one there and i am very angry now im never ever watching american idol ever again GOOD LUCK you'll need it good bye i hate yous

    pia is better than everyone now she left

  228. What!! Stefano is still in?!!?! He should be syllabicating his songs at home and not on tv! He's too jerky for me.

  229. You call this a talent show? Elimination of Pia is a grave miscarriage of what your program should be about. She was clearly superior in talent from all the rest. Either change your method of using a "popular vote" or I will boycott every advertiser on your show, and write them with my complaints. This is not a popularity contest. It is a talent competition.

    I am 68 y.o. and have seen many talented people. Pia was the best of the best in terms of talent.

    It is very difficult to get through your phone lines to vote. It is always busy, so how are people supposed to vote for such a talented individual?

    What a sorry system you have.

  230. wat happen pia is one of the best singers. the judges now know they wasted their save on casey.

  231. WTF?! I'm in shock and I'm pissed it seems that when you have talent and beauty you go home. I though her and James would be the top 2. She always sang amazingly and was consistent, unlike some others that are still there. Anyways, give her a week and she'll get a record deal, if not a modelling or acting contract. WTF?! WTF?! Che cazzo!

    • I second your comments….Pia and James talent wise stood out way above the rest even though I agree the talent this year is some of the best they have ever had. Just find it hard to believe I am one of the few who sees Paul as the only untalented one in the group…In my opinion he wouldn't even rate in the top 100 of AI…

  234. YOU GOT IT SO WRONG I WILL NEVER WATCH YOUR SHOW OR SUPPORT ANY YOUR SPONSERS EVER AGAIN

    PUT PIA BACK IN THE SHOW OR LOSE ALOT OF FOLLOWS

  238. I believe that Americans assumed that Pia would absulotely make it for her amazing voice.

    Simon can you make a guest appearance and rescue her?

  239. WTF! That was the worst voting I have ever seen on this show. One of the other two deserved to go home. Stefano is one step above a cruise ship lounge singer and Jacob sounds gospel (not top 40) to me.

  240. This would of never happened if Simon was still there. He would of never used the save on Casey and Pia would have been saved. I blame the judges.

    • I agree with you on this. The save was too early and wasted on Casey. Simon would have not let that happen most likely. But no one has a crystal ball and this was a big surprise. Unexpected!

  241. I am so mad with America voters, how can they take out Pia she was one of the best one, really so sad that they let go of such a great talent.

  242. Steven Tyler was correct. There is no excuse for apathy. Why aren't we impassioned with these passionate singers to vote for them each week. Even if we change our vote based on the performance and not just favorism. Get out and vote! Pia shouldn't have been the one to leave this week.

  243. thes is no roay send PIA HOME NO i think iall do wrong think tanks i don see aerican idol no more no not not thanks american idol entertayment ———-

  244. I would advise to ALL girls not participate anymore.

    When was the last time a girl won AI?

    This show is for silly girls to vote for mediocre cute face singers, nothing more.

    I think Pia will have a great future since she is one of the best voices this year.

    I bet the judges are now sorry they saved Casey.

    Pia was much more deserving to go on to the end.

    This show has gone from bad to worse.

    Miss Simon.

  246. Once again Idol fans got it wrong!!!! Stefano should have gone!!! Weeks ago he should have gone…

  248. I will wait for Pia to bring out a cd..I will definitely buy her music…So sad to lose her on this show…

  249. Pia, cmon girl you still can make it to the x-factor auditions. They got $5M prize pot in there.

    Surely Simon will love you !!! go go go Pia

  250. I can not believe she was voted off!!! I am shocked!! That makes me wonder what america is really looking for!! Pia and Scott were my top two singers. WEll i wonder what will next week bring????

  251. This is a shock aroud the world!! One of the best singers on the whole show since it has aired has just been voted off! What the hell. Pia was the best and I voted for her everytime, i thought she was going to win it as many others out there did to. I can honestly say now I'm not going to watch american idol anymore and america just made a huge mistake! Yall will realize it in about two or three years you will see Pia being as big or not bigger than Rubin, Carrie Underwood and more.. Big, Big, Mistake!!!!

  252. Yes they got it right. She thought she had it in the bag. So don't be so sure. She was not the best singer. She was okay, but not the best. Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez should get an Oscar. They were not really surprised they knew this before the show. And Randy playing like he was cursing WTF, man please.

  253. I knew it… I said yesterday in a posting here if Pia's song was indeed that Tina Turner's one, she would be eliminated. It is a boring song, Celine Dion sings it too – what makes it worse… I knew Pia would not be the winner of the show, but I thought she would get to the final 5 or 4. Stefano or Jacob should have left… I thing the show producers will come up with a twist to bring her back… let us wait till next week… I know Nigel Lythgo – the executive producer of the show – he loves drama… we will see… something will happen next week regarding Pia, let's wait and see…

    • Yes, I think you hit the nail right on its head. But still she is okay but not that great. If she do come back she needs to stop thinking that she is better than everyone else.

  254. America got it wrong but Pia will prevail. She oozes star quality and talent. Her poise, talent, sincerity, and beauty will sail her past the remaining contenders and into the real world where recording contracts are written! We have not seen the last of her. I am sure there are record producers waiting to sign her after her commitment to the season tour. Pia, keep your chin up and don't let it damage confidence. I will be waiting to buy your first album!

    • I think so too. Pia is really talented. I really think we will see more of her very soon.

  255. I was really really surprised and disappointed. Pia has the best singing voice on the show. The judges made a mistake using the save already. I don't want to watch the show anymore.

  256. I know they didn't get it right this week, She should be still in the running it is so sad. (I'm from Canada) I wished we were able to vote also there are alot of Canadians that watch Idol and we would sure vote

    • I think it stinks that Canadians can't vote. Why not? It's American Idol not United States Idol. The U.S. and Canada are siblings from a common parent, they should get to vote.

  257. I hope the judges can sleep tonight.The save should have been used tonight.The best singer went home tonight.

    • I thought she was top 1…fantastic voice…there is no competition anymore. The judges used their vote for KC.

      But I blame Jennifer…her comments to Pia made America to not vote for her.

      There really is no more competition…not fair at all…

  259. Didn't really expect that… and to you guys complaining, if she was voted off then obviously she did something wrong… Now I didn't not like her and expected her to go farther but I wont stop watching just because of that. Their is nothing wrong with the voting. It's called having a different OPINION.

  260. Greatest travesty in Idol history occurred tonight! Something is definitely wrong somewhere!!!!!!!!

  261. i believe it was totally wrong for pia to go home. it is no ones fault, but ours who are to sure of the outcome and we don't vote. she had a tremendous voice and beauty becoming any star, but i think most of all the way she handled it said most about her.

  262. Having Pia not be good enough is like saying the Beatles were an OK group, or J Lo isn't too bad or that Aerosmith is just satisfactory. That is just insane!

  264. I cannot believe that Pia is gone…Casey should have been gone and the save left for something just like this. Hope the ones that make the record deals are waiting in the wings…you need to grab her up…she is awesome. Thought sure it would be Pia and Scotty in the finals…?? It's downhill from here.

  265. This is starting to become very stupid. Why hasn't jacob went home yet?? I like Stefano, but I would rather see him go home than PIA! The judges should have never used the save on Casey….they should have at least kept it until later in the show, they never know whats going to happen and tonight just proves that!

    • I guess that's why we vote. Casey is much more entertaining than Pia. Top 3…. James, Scotty, Casey.

      I do agree that the judges need to stop with the love fest & get a little more real.

  266. Are you kiding me? Jacob over pia? Jacob over anyone? American Idol lost me and friends as viewers. This was bogus and a ploy for better ratings. Good-bye idol. I WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN.

  267. Pia was the best singer there! the judges have to start giving some constructive criticism to help america vote! they got it all wrong! they have to bring her back!

  269. This is so UNFAIR!!

    STUPID TWEENS!!

    AMERICAN IDOL IS FOR SINGING

    AND THEY KEPT ON VOTING FOR "CUTE" GUYS?

    THIS IS SO UNFAIR!!

    PIA SHOULD HAVE STAYED… :((

  270. Pia should never have been eliminated. she was the

    best.

    again, big , big, mistake.

  271. What just happened??? BRING PIA BACK!!! This is so so wrong. I cried my eyes out. Probably will stop watching it all together.

  272. american idol isnt makking anymore money their bout to lose a whole lot of voters

  274. I have a message for all teenage girls that vote based on looks…. I hate you all. that is all.

    • I think you are on to something with the teenage girl thing. They must vote more than anyone else. There are 6 guys left now and only two girls. Probably looking at an all male finale for sure.

  275. No,I did not agree with the vote. Pia could sing, had looks, class, maturity and a great body. She had it all. I agreed pretty much, up till that point. I think we need a recount on the votes. That is just so wrong, wrong, wrong.

    • I agree, we as the voters should demand a recount, accountability from the producers, and maybe even another opportunity to look at what may have happened with the number changes. At the end it was very rushed and I couldnt rewind it but I am sure my votes went in because I use a notebook. AI loses ssoooo big on this one to bring this talent and then not have the save or make it a male and female winner competition. we need solutions. I'm sad

  276. Pia leaving is not a surprise to me.. This is one popularity contest.. People vote for gimmiks!

  277. I wonder if "vote for the worst" had anything to do with this? I have seen some bad results in my time, but this has to be the worst I've ever seen on the show. I've never seen such a talented contestant finish 9th. 4th or 5th, yes, never 9th.

    Aside from malicious voting, the only other explanation I can think of is that teenage girls are voting for guys based on looks and not talent.

    • I wondered the same thing about voting for the worst. Not to worry, Pia will get a record deal from someone. Also possible the tweens are voting for the cute guys.

    • Hey! You might have something there!… vote for the one you want to see LEAVE the contest! Yeahhh……….:)

  278. Dumb…cannot believe Pia was voted off. May not have won but was in top three. Think I'll just wait for the finals and free up some time in the evening away from TV…dumb, dumb (lack of) vote. Cut an album, I'll buy it.

  279. The phone numbers changed this week and I believe people didn't pay attention to this and called the old numbers. This is why Pia got sent home

    – what a tragedy!

    • What numbers changed? All 10 seasons the numbers have been 1-866-436-57__. The last two digits being the order in which they sang. Nothing changed.

  281. Yes The right one was voted off. Ho wever your show tonite had a fellow with no shirt on wrong and a comedian who was most improper. Remember the American public do not all go for this type of entainment. You are losing your class that you have had on the prev shows

    • Absolutely agree about the poor choice of entertainers. I disagree with you about Pia; I think she's extremeley talented. But, I was appauled at the "Wild Thing" being on a famiy show. REALLY BAD!!!

  282. This is the most wrong vote ever in the history of the program and I blame Jenifer Lopez for that and I think Pia is going to be more successful than her,

    There is something wrong way would they save Casey and not Pia?????

  283. Pia is one of the best singers. I like her attitude and character. Much more mature than the other two girls. Too bad we don't get to see her compete to the end. The judges really made the wrong decision few weeks ago using to save Casey so early in the competition. Since Pia is no longer on Idol, I won't be watching how the rest will end. I'm very disappointed at the results. She should never have been voted off.

  284. WOW UNBELIEVEABLE PIA SENT HOME. I will never watch American Idol again, this just does not seem right, when you have other singers that suck and send home a voice of talent, In my opinion I think Paul and Jacob should have been sent home along time ago and I bet the judges are kicking themselves right now for using their safe card on Casey

  285. Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. America for as intelligent as it can be really got this one wrong. Pia has more talent and a voice that can sing anything. It's ok though because when all is said and done you will see her perfoming more than the whoever the next idol is. That definitely is a give.

  286. Absolutely outrageous! AI just walked off a cliff with the decision to vote off Pia. Why would anyone with decent talent now want to subject themselves to such a rigged and low-brow contest? Like the rest of the country, the gun-nuts, abortion-protestors and tea-pottiers dumped on Pia because she was too high class for them.

  287. I think america got it all wrong. The bottom three this week is the top three. What is going on Simon AI really needs you back.

  288. american idol isnt makking anymore money their bout to lose a whole lot of voters

  289. NO, America didn't it right at all but what upsets me more is the poor choice of the producers to have that "Wild Thing" on a family show. I had to turn it off until he was done. Was that really the only choice available???? Not good discretion! Pia will be fine…I bet she is made an offer to produce an album, tonight! She is obviously an amazing singer and a very sweet, humble lady. Best Wishes to her know matter what path her life takes.

    • I agree. I also changed the channel while the Wild Thing was on. Very poor choice.

  290. I have until tonight been an American idol fan and feel America is no longer playing the voting game. I am so sad that Pia was eliminated when we all know that although only one person can win, there are less talented people left in the competition. I vote religiously and 50-60 times in one sitting for my favorites. Good luck Pia, you will be a headliner, I hope I hear your voice again, I so want to buy your music in the future!

  291. HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE MAD? NONE OF THOSE THREE SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE BOTTOM THREE, LET ALONE PIA LOSING. ARE YOU ALL NUTS?

  292. All I can say after the shock is this. Pia's gone so am I. Season 11 is worthless now.

  293. Absolutely ridiculous that Pia is eliminated. I guess that proves the voters are the girls who like the guys. Pia should have been the one along with Scotty in the Final Two. It's a shame, but Pia deserves a big contract and will wind up on top, ahead of all of them. I just lost confidence in the voting system.

    • Vote should be limited to one per person.They want everyone to think by the numbers of votes more people are watching the show.

  295. NO! According to us no they didn’t. Paul or Stefano should of left. I think and feel in times like this one, the judges should have the last saying and they should be the one saying who should stay or leave. I am sorry it is not the first time this has happen> I feel they should change the rules. I really think they should look at this again and overrule the votes something is definite wrong here.I am very upset and unfair and wrong person went.

  296. I have watched Idol since season 1 and tonight was the last episode i will ever watch. it was bad enough when Chris Daughtry was kicked off and then they came up with the judges save and it was wasted on Casey. Sad that once again the best singer on the show was kick off. RIDICULOUS

  297. guys guys guys. That dress put Pia down.

    That dress was a total YUKKK !!

    Sheesh, She should have worn a super sexy attire.

  298. Pia and Jacob are the best singers by far. Any educated person with an ear knows that. What a travesty. Typical American stupidity. All popularity and NO talent is what it takes to succeed. No wonder our country is so screwed up!! Up is down and down is up! I guess we deserve it. That's it for American Idiocy, I mean, Idol, for me. Enjoy the rest of the idiocracy!! Ciao, AI!

  299. I am soooo upset that Pia was voted off. Was it true or an Idol fix? That is so crazy. She has the best voice and is far better than Hailey and Stefano!!! I am done watching Idol from now on. I had stopped watching it for 2 years and then watched and was enjoying the talent this year, but this did it for me!

    • When we see 3-out-of-3 judges angry and very-upset at the vote to send Pia home; when we see almost every contestant showing shock and disbelief at that vote; when we see stunned-disbelief on Stefano's face when he realized it was Pia that was going home and not he; when just about every informal poll that we've seen on the Web during the past couple of weeks placed Pia in the Top-5 or better; when we hear Pia's excellent singing capabilities; when all of these things (and more) are taken into account, we can only conclude that there is something very wrong with the current American Idol voting method, and a great-wrong was done to Pia tonight. We (friends and I) are expressing our disgust via various blogs, and we will “vote with out remotes” the next time American Idol is on.

    • I'm with you. Usually the one or two idiotic decisions in a season I can deal with because they don't really effect the final outcome… until now. This is twice now, the judges shouldn't have had to use the save on Casey because he shouldn't have been voted out in 11th in the first place. Same with Pia. This is just ridiculous. Next week with be Jacob, then Casey etc until there is just stefano and Haley left. That isn't entertaining to me. I'm done.

  301. I do not understand what happen with Pia, if I look at the servey on this site, almost 30,000 persons voted and Pia is third, 30,000 persons gives a good % How could she finally be out ????? Tjis is crazy. I don't whant to name anybody, but someone should leave her his place….someone that everybody know he will be out in 1 or 2 weeks…

  302. Hey get over it, she was a ballad singer and no one would sit for a whole concert listening to her…come on…

    • Ever hear of Barbara Streisand or Celine or Jennifer Hudson or Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston, etc, etc? They are so good that they are known primarily by their first names. At sell out stadiums with record ticket prices.

      • yeah and all have incredible stage presence as well she does have gifted voice but she needs work

        bottom line

  303. This proves that the judges, the professionals need to have the final vote!!

    Pia and Scotty should have been the last standing.

    Young girls vote more Than anyone i would bet, they are voting for the the boys,

    Voting this way is not fair or accurate for the contestants! I voted for Pia last week,

    It did not make a difference , not sure I want to watch anymore now!

    • I agree whole heartedly. I posted something similar after you, before I read your comments. As I said judges are suppose to rule and make decisions. The way AI uses their judges serve no purpose but decoration.

    • thank you! I stopped watching when they didn't give Thia a solo/commercial last week.

    • You are right Vivica, the young girls are voting for the guys. I have always felt the judges should have a say too, kinda like Dancing with the Stars. Pia is beautiful and talented and she will be famous still. This is publicity for her because its so shocking. The unpredictability of the show is good in a way too.

  304. Today the results was completed unfair for american idol, Pia is one the best singer. I think there is a big mistake on it. They should reconsider and put her back.

  307. No way! should Pia have gone home this week..It's probably true that mostly girls vote that's why the boys have stayed.

    But the voting procedure sucks…Fox wants to say that millions have voted. I think you you should vote for who you want OFF that week…that would make it fair but Fox would not get as many votes.

    It's hard to vote in a two hour period for the few you might want to stay but much easier to pick the one person you want off that week..

    "I'M NOT WATCHING IDOL ANY MORE"

  308. I will stop watching Amarican Idol after tonight. I cant believe someone with talent like Pia has, can be voted off.I think there should be an age limit for the people who are voting. Obviously they vote for something other than talent.I say bring her back or loose a lot of fans.

  309. NO!!!! Pia by far is the best they have. If she is not saved I'm done watching Idol. This is suppose to be a show about the best talent winning. I'm glad they saved Casey but Pia is by far the best singer out their. It is not right!!!

      • You are entitled to your opinion. Unfortunately, it is uninformed, or you are deaf.

        Sorry you are in the minority.

  310. i watched this show from my homeland (Samoa). Its very sad to see that Pia is gone. I'll never watch your show again.. its suck…

  311. Could it be that many people are seeing one of their favorites in danger so vote for them instead of voting for the best? Pia definitely should not have been voted off.

  312. America got this one wrong, Pia was the only reason why I watched this years show. I hope that she continues on with her singing career.

  313. The ill feelings about Jacob are race related. He is the most talented singer in the group.

    • Truly…you need to get over it. Jacob is a wonderful artist with a beautiful voice and race has absolutely nothing to do with it. Have you looked at the judges? One is African American and the other is Hispanic. You need to take a good look at that. There is no racesm…everyone loves him.

      • Yeah, but their votes don't count. They only receive one vote per season and they used that on Casey. It doesn't matter what color they are. They also love Jacob because they are professionals and they know true artist. That is why they did not believe that Pia was let go.

    • Sorry Lady but race has nothing to do with it. I just don't care for Jacob's voice/style. I think Pia was more talented that him, but she was not the most entertaining. People vote for the ones that make them feel good.

    • Jacob is the most talented of the group. The rest are a dime a dozen. You can see their talent anywhere. There is nothing at all outstanding about the rest of the group.

    • the one comment about Jacob was so not race related,it was just about his over-blowin ego.

  314. I am horrified that Pia was voted off…

    She was by far the best singer,most beautiful…This show sucks!! I am sorry for you Pia..Please doont give up…YOur AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dont let this ruin your confidence!!! Your the bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  315. Pia is beautiful, has a nice but not strong voice, not a performer, does not have charisma, but will have a career somewhere singing, probably Vegas. All the final contestants have been so good this year. You hate to see anyone go. But that is life. Pia was great in the video stealing the device with Paul. Maybe acting?

    • Charisma? What does that have to do with her beautiful performances. She grabbed the audience each and every time. You are so mistaken….sad.

  317. There is no reason to continue watching American Idol 2011 now.Pia is hands down the best singer on the show and now that she has been voted off I am very disappointed . Pia is the American Idol of 2011 and I will anxiously await for the release of her first CD . Go Pia! you are a winner !!!!!

  318. I am outraged on tonight's results! The fact that Pia was voted out was outrageous. What is wrong with America? This is a talented young woman who hopefully will be picked up by a recording studio who was the best performer on the show!! I am truly disappointed with the show and so much so, that I will no longer tune in. The reason? The judges should have saved their one vote for a case like this. Casey is a talented young man with a abright future, but in no way comes even close to the incredible Pia. I am so sorry Pia….you deserved to stay. As for America….this show is about talent and not "popularity". What happened??

    I will never again watch American Idol again…

    F

  319. I have been a fan of American Idol every year since it started but never voted. Nothing I have experienced is so bewildering as Pia getting eliminated. There has to be something wrong in the voting process. If I do not hear that something can be done to bring her back I will never watch another American Idol program again. She is in my opinion the best talent that has been on American Idol including Carrie Underwood. You really need to make a special exception and do the right thing and bring her back by popular demand.Show that American Idol can do what is right and let the judges save her!!!

  320. Pia was boring!! If she had been more entertaining she would have stayed longer. Jacob should have been sent packing after that rude remark! He cannot sing!!!! All that over-doing it sucks!

  321. At least Pia got to sing a goodbye song! What about the two girls left last week? No goodbye song for them??

  322. Casey Abrams should've been the one axed 2-nite!!!

    They shouldn't have saved him earlier w/the wild card! He can't sing any of the songs he's been singing the last few weeks…I'm not saying he's not got any talent—he's just NOT going to be the next American Idol so the sooner they get rid of him the better! Pia should've stayed; she's got more talent in her little finger than Casey's got in all of him?! Do over's!!! A re-judging is in order based on 2-nite's results! Somebody's taste is all in their mouth…Boot Casey & let him take Jennifer Lopez with him! Stevie Nicks or even Dolly Parton would be a good replacement for J-Lo!

    Iggy Pop was really cool! He's still rockin'!!!

    Would like to see Iggy & Steven Tyler do a number together…:)

    • The judges should blame THEMSELVES for this! They nit-picked Pia for 5 minutes last night and a lot of viewers are influenced by that! Also, they WASTED a "Save" on Casey and now when someone truly deserving of a save needs it there is not one to give!

      But let's face it: Anyone going home at this point is a shock.

      But you judges manipulated votes last night to Paul who ruined Folsom Prison. Pia paid the price tonight.

  323. PIA! PIA?? Judges used the save way too soon…I'm done. I was looking forward to Pia in the final-Casey may be a musician, but Pia has the vocals. The judges talked too much about her lack of dancing, swayed the voters…

    • I agree. Jennifer Lopez' persistence that she become another in a long line of shallow talendted pop singer/dancers was disturbing throughout. Pia actually had depth of quality to her vocals that far exceeds those who have to gyrate to divert attention from their shallow, overproduced vocals. Pia's live performances demonstrated the purity of her singing voice–pitch perfect, depth of emotion, broad range, textured and nuanced delivery. AI is to be congratulated for moving her from obscurity to public awareness. From that platform, she should go far, despite the results of this juvenile and irrelevant competition format. Anyone ever thought of voting Ryan off the show. Think his plastic enthusiasm and airheaded comments would be good on wheel of fortune. Waste of game show talent.

  324. I just can't believe it………there are several I think are precious and fun, some I think should have long gone home (did anyone else notice one person who was too busy smiling for the camera and they didn't have time to put on their 'sorry, so sad' face when Pia was voted out? I hope that person is out next week. Horrible person. But Pia, beautiful, talented, sweet Pia. A pleasure to hear her voice and so very beautiful, inside and out. jane is right, Pia will be like Daughtry. Some record label will snatch her up quickly. This was the last straw. AI producers!!!! You might want to rethink this and get her back in due to viewer demand. otherwise, no more AI for me either. What a waste of time.

  325. The issue is that the voting should not be for your favorite, AMERICA NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO VOTE FOR WHO GOES HOME THEY HAVE IT BACKWARDS! The current setup is just a popularity contest, voting for who you want to go home would help objectify it because you don't have to choose between your favorite 2 or 3, way easier to pick who you don't like!

  326. This just goes to prove that you cannot trust decisions like this to people with cell phones. America got it wrong again just like Jennifer Hudson, Taylor hicks, Fantasia and others. I will never watch American Idol again and I will go out of my way to patronize the competition of those companies that advertise on the show. If the judges had an sense of integrity they would step up and and make a forced save. After all the producers can't replace them.

  327. They did a terrible mistake!! I think she was the best singer on the show… I really don't know what happened but she deserved to stay!!!:(

  328. I am totally shocked that Pia was elimated. She is an excellent singer,beautiful woman and should have

    been the American Idol. Something is definitely wrong with this voting system. Please reconsider her.thank you.

  329. just cause she was eliminated does not mean she won't go further than the winner. Remember when Latoya, Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson were in bottom 3…

    Sometimes folks can't get through sometimes people get tired of trying to get through… Pia is the bomb and she getting ready to BLOW UP .. HOW THE HELL IS THE CURLY HEAD OBNOXIOUS GUY STILL THERE the one the judges choose to save so foolishly…

    He definately has taken spots of better ones… grrr thats why i stopped watching for 2 seasons it's about popularity IT'S NO LONGER ABOUT TALENT… UGH..

    DON'T BE SAD FOR PIA SHE DEFINATELY WILL BE HEARD JUST LIKE MY JENNIFER HUDSON WATCH

    • ok the curly head guys name is casey abrams i have no idea why the judges chose to save him guess cause they had let the others go and that was the last chance they had to save..

      he is cocky as heck he thinks he is better than he is and there were a few folks that left that shouldnt have he is blocking a dang spot… why why why keep casey?

      i say the last 4 will be scotty, jacob, paul and thia… Just my guess but then again its not about talent its about who gets most votes..

      and no we dont wanna leave it in judges hands heck no

  330. I AGREE WITH THE VIEWER THAT SAID THAT THE VOTING SHOULD BE 50/50 WITH THE JUDGES BEING ABLE TO VOTE AFTER THEY ARE THE JUDGES AMERICANS ARE VOTING FOE FAN FAV NOT TALENT .SOMETHING NEED TO CHANGE .IDOL WILL LOOSE ALOT OF VIEWERS BECAUSE OF THE RESULTS TONIGHT!!!!!!

  331. We believe that everyone is not voting. We have not ever been able to get thru on the phone and we do not have text nor do we want a facebook account.

    need more options to vote, maybe just online not through facebook. Good Luck Pia!

    • I did not have any trouble at all calling in last night, although I waited about 45 minutes after the show.

  332. They need to re-format the way votes are weighted. Never should people who have made a living in the music industry be relegated to meaningless comments that have no clout. It should be a combination of the votes of the judges and the audience, like dancing with the stars. Other than that the judges really serve absolutely no purpose. Judges make rulings, they don't rule.

  333. what is wrong with you people, Pia is so graceful,and one of the top singers on the show…the one who should be gone is the COUNTRY GUY!! He's got a nice voice but very boring..to many Country fried Americans.

  334. I also cannot believe that Pia was sent home. this is not right she is one of the best and could of won. Yes they should of left the save for somehting like this and i am sure they are thinking that now, i think she should be brought back this is absoultey terrible. Pia should of been in the finals,i dislike this show now its not worth watching…bring her back bring her back

  335. Great voice – but no personality at all. Actually turned you off with "I promise you" week after week. Someone should have worked with her on connecting better with the audience.

    • Isn't suppose to be about the voice?? Not the personality!! Maybe the nerves got the best of her, when it came to showing her personality, but she sure showed off her voice – what the show is suppose to be about! THis show needs to revamp how the votes get counted and I agree with some other viewers, these judges should have some say in the votes, like in Dancing With the Stars.

      • It isn't American Singer, it's American Idol, so personality is a major part of the package.

  336. I think that was absolutely disgusting that Pia was eliminated tonight!! I'm finished with this ridiculous show!! It should be based on Talent NOT popularity, Paul is IN and Pia is OUT??? Come on Give me a BREAK. I'll be watching something else on Wed. and Thurs. nights. Pia has the BEST voice of all of these contestants, so you'd better re-think how you run this CRAZY show, cause you've lost at least one regular viewer!! E. Nielsen

  337. And that my friends is why the judges should be able each week to look at who is in the bottom three. If one of the best is, then they can save them. Finally on the night of the final competition, between the final two, american has that call. That way……….it is not just a popularity contest.

  338. OMG!!!! I can't believe what I just witnessed. America got it wrong again!!!! What are they listening to. I'm sure the judges are kicking themselves now for wasting that save a couple of weeks ago! But I'm sure Pia will make it in the long run, like Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry. Who won AI during their seasons?? Taylor who? Fantasia who?? Where are they now? Keep Your Head Up PIA and Keep On Singing!! As far as I'm concerned this season is Over!! Goodbye AI!

  339. thats not fair ,were not gonna watch the show anymore, its not fair because pia is the best one there and deserves to be the american idol 2011. we think that the final decision should be made by the judges because thats why they are there. democracy is bullshit when a good one gets disqualified.

  341. i feel horrible about pia being voted out! they should have made a percentage between the judges and the voting ..and we cant even vote online here in canada.. im not using at&t ..so that is being unfair!

  343. America got it right tonight,they are all good but someone had to go home and Pia was the right choice,she has a beautiful voice and she was one of my favorites But she does not know how to work the crowd,and those judges have a hell of a nerve making Stefano feel that he should have been the one to leave,that's my opinion and the opinion of alot of my friends.

  344. OK, so I'm stunned. We're all stunned. In 90 percent of the comments so far this season, Pia has been in everybody's TOP 3, not even CLOSE to the bottom 3.

    But as others have said, the show goes on. And although I don't agree with the choice, I also see NO REASON to stop watching the show. In fact, almost all the comments, including mine, were that this was the most talented OVERALL top 9 that Idol has ever had. Idol has had better individuals, but never a better GROUP than this one. And somebody had to go. The show is that strong. Last night's show had 9 strong performances; NOBODY was bad.

    So don't stop watching. Pia will have a career. She's a songbird. She didn't have a good stage presence, but she may be the next Streisand-Dion type Diva as she gets more comfortable on stage. She'll get seasoned as she's touring with the Top 11.

    I thought that Jacob, Stefano and Paul would be the bottom 3, and that Stefano or Jacob would be gone. I never foresaw Pia.

    This shows what the demographic of 10-to-15-year-old girls who do most of the voting are looking for. It's a stunner, but really, how many 25-to-70-year-old folks are going to sit around for 2 hours after the show pushing phone numbers over and over, a gazillion times?

    As long as the voting is structured this way, so that one person can vote literally hundreds of times, this is what we're gonna get.

    As for me, I'm just gonna kick back and enjoy the TALENT, and then we'll see who has real music careers after it's all over.

  345. What an upset of a show….Pia should NOT be gone! Perhaps, Idol needs to re-visit their rules to keep the show honest. Why do you have professional judges (don't they count for something, when it's obvious Pia is a winner)? AND, Jacob needs to re-visit his conscience & keep comments of discrimination off the record…..we've come a long way from decades ago, so move on with your insecurities! Hopefully, there are plenty of agents out there, who will give Pia her dream that she's earned.

    • Iggy Pop. He was disgusting. AI should have made him wear a shirt. I don't believe it was appropriate to see an old, under the influence rocker perform on a show young kids watch. Pia has more talent than he ever had or will have.

  348. Cannot believe I had Pia and Scotty the final two. What is America thinking. Next season needs to change voting put it on judges. This is so wrong. This is a popularity vote not a talent vote. the most talented was voted off tonight. I agree with Randy I read lips, Randy was right what F.

  349. I am so mad, America give your heads a shake, you turn around and send the best singer home. I know the show it-self is not at fault, its you America. I feel the show should have something in place so that the judges can overturn a vote, when it is this wrong. I'm finished with the show and won't be tuning in next week.

  350. PIA WAS THE BEST SINGER ON THE SHOW. SHE WAS RIGHT UP THERE WITH CARRIE AND KELLY. SHE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN VOTED OFF. I DEMAND A RECOUNT OR THE PRODUCER SHOULD BRING HER BACK, SHE DID NOT DESERVE TO GO HOME.

  354. This show is a sham…Pia had the best voice of the top nine…something is wrong here! I am going to dump this show for the rest of the season and I hope America does the same too.

  355. I want to hear Pia sing again…please bring her back…I hope she gets a great record deal…so sad…

  356. WELL AMERICA BLAME YOURSELVES FOR ALL THE PROBLEMS THE VOTER'S DONE MESSED UP AGAIN VERY SAD TO SEE PIA GO AS FOR AMERICAN IDOL GOOD BYE ALSO IM OVER YOUR TRYING TO GET RATINGS AND SUCK PEOPLE IN SHOW SHOULD BE CALLED AMERICAN IDIOT BECAUSE TONIGHT IT WAS LAME PIA FAN ALL THE WAY IT'S A TRAVESTY ALL I SAY

  357. Pia being elminated is just wrong. She is the one that should have won the competition this year. This reminds me of when Jennifer Hudson was voted off Idol – don't worry Pia, look how far Jennifer went!! We haven't seen the last of Pia.

  358. i will never watch idol again….its thye judges fault for using the save too early

    • I'm luxuriating in the knowledge that with the many people saying they're done with Idol, these blogs will be so less crowded next week. Yaaayyyy!

  359. Oh my gosh, I cannot believe Pia was voted off the show. She is so beautiful and has a marvelous voice!! Yes, there are other great singers on the show but she was the best!! Still cannot believe she will not be back on. Will not watch the rest of the show!!!

  360. I don't understand what's happen, Pia she's the best singer, Scotty is not a good, sorry and he steel there, I remember the year with Adam Lambert (good singer) and last year Chrystal the best female singer…..

  361. Last person to have been eliminated. Sorry but the teeny boppers are making these decisions. The two other girls are not very good at all talent wise. Jacob has a great voice but won't make it until the end and Paul just does not cut it. Sorry

  362. It should have been Paul or Scotty. Everything they do sounds the same. I'm not a rocker, but James is amazing. The most versatile of the bunch. And i agree with one comment; we need Simon back. The judges just flatter and flatter and rarely say anything constructive. I like Haley, but she killed the Janice Joplin's best song. She "growled" every lyric. Joplin never did that! She sang most of that song and only used a growl on the chorus. Haley, you were a caricature of yourself last night!

  365. She clearly has a great voice and it seems so wrong.Give her another chance its only fair,She was not the one to have been let go and it is so apparent who should have gone. I can see myself buying her music and enjoying her great singing voice, Pia will surely come out on top as she is very popular to millions who have heard her voice thanks american idol for giving her the chance.

  366. Elimination of Pia was the worst decision I've ever witnessed. Your show should be in its last year after losing so much talent in recent years.

    Why not release Pia from her contract with you so She can sign with a first class recording company?

  367. Im done w this show…

    the judges did a great job, the show finally got serious when that nasty brit left, but it doesnt matter because the people of the US are stupid!

    The three most talented singers were the bottom 3.

    Lets admit it…Jakob will lose because he is a black, effeminate man. Pia has the best voice on the show, and is a natural talent (from NY as is the italian singer)…

    But there is more of the mid-west voters who will vote for a one-dimensional country singer or Paul, the WORST singer on the show for weeks!

    This is why:

    1 Bush was elected President

    2 I will NEVER leave NY!

    Jim

    • what are you obama, still having to make Bush comments. Your clown is doing real well now.

  368. It's rigged !! It's stupid !! Pia should be the next American idol !!! I'll never watch again !!

    I am overwhelmed with emotion … A Girl that good !!! ???? Just awful ! Someone with half a brain will pick her up and sponsor her … don't lose faith PIA !!!

  369. This is completely crazy America. Stop eliminating the girls!!!!! Is it because only young girls are voting? This process needs to be rethinked. It is absolutely not fair. Boy..this is a man's world….

  370. That what the judges get. They have been too nice and not honest enough when simeone sucked or was all over the place. Yes, the voting public picks their fav but come on, Stefano should have walked. Maybe Pia's ballads did her in and everyone thought she was boring. IDK.

  371. I am going to watch World Class Wrestling since American Idol apparently is a take off from it. I truly believe after tonight their ratings will go down for sure. I'll never watch it again. The sponsors should also wake up to what they are doing.

  372. I hope American Idol comes up with a way to super save a super singer like Pia next season!!! As for the rest of this season you have lost a veiwer

  373. I just feel sick that PIA went home , she was the winner and now I think I will watch some other show .This just BS why do the judges only have one save ? I think this show is going down if you can`t protect your top people

  374. NO MORE AMERICAN IDOL FOR ME. YOU JUST GOT RID OF THE BEST EVER.YOU NEED TO FIND A WAY TO BRING HER BACK.SHE WAS WHAT KEPT AMERICA WATCHING.

  375. OK ! Let the public vote for the 3 last, but the JUGES should decide who leaves, give the JUGES the last word, they are the best persons at the best place to do so. This is my opinion and I saw the reaction of the juges tonight.

  376. Well I think america really messed this one up I mean come on Pia is very beautiful an very talented her voice is the best voice on the show this season! I am not saying bad things about stefano, but come on Pia is alot better wow lol.

  377. American Idol needs to block the teenie boobers vote. They are voting off the girls one by one. T he girls were more talented than then the boys and the teeny boppers are voting them off one by one so they can see the guys. PIA WAS THE BEST ONE AND SHOULD HAVE WON!!!!!!!!

  378. hey monitors….I thought ALL CAPS were deleted according to your own rules???

  379. Pia is way to good to be sent home. She will be one that will fly to the top of the charts and stay there regardless of her elimination. I wish her much success. God has blessed her with a beautiful set of pipes and she knows how to use them.

  380. I went to vote last night and got thru on all my favorite contestants with the exception of Pia. I called her number to vote for her for a solid hour after the show completed and got a busy signal. It was a busy signal that we as if there was a problem with her telephone line. I believe there was an error on her line and that votes couldn't be made because we couldn't get thru. She can't possibly have a busy signal for 1 hour after the show (no other telephone number had that issue) and be voted off. HER PHONE NUMBER WAS DAMAGED AND HER VOTES DIDN'T COME THRU. PLEASE CORRECT THIS! IT IS NOT RIGHT SHE BE VOTED OFF.

    Laura

    P.S. I told my husband this morning that she was going to be the one voted off because we couldn't get thru on her number. Mechanical error!!!!!!!!!

    • It took me forever to get through to vote for Scotty and James. In fact, I only got through on one before the polls closed. They just got more votes, as they should have.

    • I just hope that this was scripted to create more contraversy……….hope she comes back, one way or another.

  381. Well, tonight American Idol just lost a viewer. Pia being voted off was just idiotic. Clearly of the top two or three and may have won it. Obviously AI not a show looking for singing talent…maybe just gimmicks. I am off the American Idol net this year…bye.

  382. Pia Gone!! Get Real American!

    And to think the judges wasted their save on that no talent Casey. The judges really blew this one.

    The show has become a popularity show run by teeny bobers.

    What a shame. I hope Pia is picked up by a recording company. I for one will buy here disc when it comes out.

    Another option would be an uprising by the fans to make Idol save her. Not likely thowugh.

  383. I can't believe what I just saw tonight! PIA SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE HOME!

    Somebody made a mistake… A BIG MISTAKE! I haven't had a problem seeing my favorite singers go home in past years, but this was something different, something strange and unbelievable. I had a big problem seeing Pia eliminated tonight because I thought she would win. I think she has the best voice and was the best performer (even though I also like James, Scotty, Lauren, and Casey). Again, I just can't believe what just happened…

  384. What can anyone do? she was one of the best and the top reason I am watching the show.

  385. I Can't believe the Pia is gone, I will never watch again this show, for me it's over.

  386. No way! should Pia have gone home this week..It's probably true that mostly girls vote that's why the boys have stayed.

    But the voting procedure stinks..Fox wants to say that millions have voted. I think you you should vote for who you want OFF that week…that would make it fair but Fox would not get as many votes.

    It's hard to vote in a two hour period for the few you might want to stay but much easier to pick the one person you want off that week..

    and to think the judges gave away their only save a couple weeks ago by saving Casey.

    "I'M NOT WATCHING IDOL ANY MORE"

  388. So wrong, She should be winning the show not being eliminated. She is outstanding. She should have a record contract before she leaves tonight..

  389. What a shame. I don't believe that Pia got the lowest votes. She was the most talented singer of the group of this American Idols contestants. I guess it will be the case of another Jennifer Hudson voted off who becomes a super star. America should have a save vote and we want Pia back.

  390. WITH AMERICANS THINKING THAT CHARLEY SHEEN IS WINNING. THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE COME TO. ITS A CRYING SHAME

  392. This year was the end for me. I have watched the best singer in the show eliminated early once again. This is nothing but a popularity show and nothing to do with the best talent. It is time to allow the judges to have final input. I trust their music knowledge over the voting audience who has no clue and probably votes several hundred times over. Goodbye American Idol.

  393. just like our government, american people cant make the right decision. pia was the best of the best out there on stage. to bad she couldnt of been saved. we need 2 saves next season

    • This coming from a Canadian………I think you are right, Lynn………another political screw up.

  394. It's time they change the voting process. The judges should have 75% say and the fans 25%. This isn't the first time that one of the top three performers got selected to go home based on fan votes and not true talent. The popular vote is hurting the show by letting the least talented performers stay while the talented ones are going home. Something is definitely wrong with this picture and American Idol executives better change this in the future or they will lose viewers.

  396. I believe Casey or Jacob should of went home NOT Pia!!!!

    However,I am grateful that James is still on, I love him, he has a great voice and stage presence. I hope he wins.

    GOD Bless you Pia, I know you will havea great career in music.

    • No way! Scotty should be eliminated. So predictable. Country song and grimaces….

      Booooring.

      Hey, it's only an opinion…

  397. Pia was so far beyond the others talent-wise and most voters obviously thought she was safe with no chance of getting eliminated so they reached out to the others. What a shame that such a wonderfully talented competition is going to be tainted for letting one of if the best get eliminated. We will be seeing this girl's name in the bright lights real soon. It will be special watching her career explode in the next two years.

  398. This was so wrong……Pia was growing each week and many looked forward to what she would do each week. American got it wrong.

    • If we look back we saw how people were brooding because she was the "ballader". She brought what she promised, her version of upbeat…I would guess that her try to pick up the pace was not appealing to Americas choice of a stage performance and her singing of Tina Turner, merely mediocre and not good enough. If you disagree, its your opinion but her upbeat voice, stage performance etc. was not something Jlo would have paid top dollar for front row seats to see. Sorry to all you guys who could do nothing but fantasize. You'll just have to buy tickets to see her on tour. Having less than desirable stage performance puts her way below those who do have it and do bring it week after week. Be fair to all…not just the hot pair of legs.

  399. Give back My Pia Toscano ! It was so so wrong ! How could somebody as good as Pia,the best singer n the best voice in the competition went home tonite??! Save My Pia Toscano,,,tonite the voted was so so wrong 🙁

  400. It is such a shame to see that America could get it this wrong , this early. I realize that Pia perhaps lacked a bit of "Pia-zazz" in the performing aspect, but there was never any denying her vocal ability.Let's just hope they don't accidently allow any of the remaining "top talent" to be victim of poor choice of who is their fave. I wonder if the voting was to be who you would like to see go home how the dynamics of the competion might change.

  401. I really hate the judges reaction to Pia's elimination. Consider how you made Stephano and the others feel. Pia just didn't give the best performance on Wednesday. That is why she didn't get the votes. It doesn't mean she isn't great. It only means America liked the others better this time.

  402. American Idol has been part of my weekly "Have 2 Watch" shows since it began. Tonights vote is clearly "unfreaking beliveable". I will no longer be a viewer of "American Idol". Pia is an amazing singer..One of the Best on this season. I cannot belive this is actually happening!! Done!! Pia, you will be fine….Some people actually know when someone can carry a "Tune".

  403. something is not right in idol land! i have lost faith in american idol at leasr pia was in the top three.and even to see jacob sitting there was also upsetting. come on FOX, and why arent the voting results published.yes its fair to say this the talent is over the top but pia! come on!

  404. such a huge disappointment with pia being eliminated. a very classy young lady, lovely voice and great looking. yes the voters truly got it wrong, what were they thinking!! i hope she gets a contract with someone who can bring out the best in her performance. she was visibly shaken by this, so sorry for her.

  405. Definitely wrong tonight…Although Pia was not my favorite to win…I had her in the top 5. Sorry….Jacob should have gone home, especially after that arrogant remark made last night. Pia did have a truly wonderful voice…and what the hey was up with the shirtless guy….that was just an awful waste of time. AI is losing or has lost it's credibility factor.

  406. really disappointed. expected Pia to be a top top finalist. something is wrong with the current system to have her eliminated… i did vote for her! can this be reversed???

  407. Pia should not have been eliminated tonight. Like stated by one of the judges, she was one of the best ones this year. I expected to see her in the final two and possibly to win. I love her voice, she can sing anything. This is the one week she sang an upbeat song which proved really how great she was. Wrong, wrong, wrong for her to leave. I hope someone gives her a chance and she outshines everyone. Love this girls talent!

  408. I've been a fan of American Idol for years since the beginning there's been a lot of time when I would say I'm not watching it any more because I felt the wrong person was sent home! But this time I mean it. What is wrong with America's hearing why are they sending the wrong people home? And Jacob in the bottom, no this is all wrong Pia has a great voice watching her was like watching a young JLo(smile), I hope that everyone who is receiving a bad deal due to the poor voting do get their dreams. America idol can open doors'! for the people who isn't voting, please vote, go

  409. Unbelievable!!!!!, I just can't believe it!!! I mean she's the best, the real thing. I thought she be in the top 3. Wow, who to hell is voting. I think young girls are voting constantly, over and over, because this is the 4th female voted off. She's ten times better than Stephano. I think they should have the judges vote as well as the viewers, maybe half and half, that way it wouldn't be all the young girls who are more likely to phone in, and a lot of regular just don't bother. It's not fair but I think someone (lucky one) is going to pick her up and offer her a recording deal. Anyone who has heard any of her songs, knows she was the best singer overall, the best voice! The judges were astounded, so was I…

  410. What a travesty!!! I will never watch Idol again!!!! Pia was the best singer,whole package…star!! Obviously jealousy had something to do with this. Why bother having judges scour the country for talent? Such a mistake. Am sure pia will get her justice when she outsells and outshines whoever wins Idol this season?

  411. Pia..you will be greatly missed on this show…but please please please…keep on singing…You have so many fans out there and we all want your music…As soon as possible…really fast…get a cd out…I love your voice…

    • I'm waiting also. I really thought Paul or Steffano would go home tonight. It's a real shame seeing as how Pia was the best female singer on the show and possibly the best overall. She has such a beautiful voice and to sing after being so upset the way she did proves what a huge talent she is. <3

    • Pia will have a contract by the end of idol regardless of tonight's outcome. She has the talent even had she not made it to the top 24 to get signed. AI has just made the road ahead a bit faster for her. She didn't deserve to go home on the back of that performance, but of all that have left thus far she has the best shot hands down to succeed with or without idol. All I can think is that maybe it was too late for her to change it up, and that the voters got bored already with the stereotype she sat herself into. I am first to admit, that is how I felt. However, I really didn't think she would go home. I thought Stefano or Jacob would get knocked out. Good luck Pia, success is out there for you so keep moving forward.

  413. I think the judges are partly to blame for Pia leaving. They were always critical with her about something – maybe trying to be constructive, but I think they affected the audience opinion.

    • I think Jennifer Lopez was very supportive of Pia and she was just giving her suggestions to be even better because she knew she was so great and wanted her to know even more what she thought people wanted to see and was only trying to help Pia. Very constructive, but I would have saved it while not on air to let her know. I don't think it effected what happened. People just thought Pia was so good she wouldn't be voted off. And I agree I sure didn't think she would be voted off.

  414. Cutting Pia was a terrible mistake. In my opinion she was the best there. I've been watching American Idol since it started with season one, but after tonight I am so disapointed with the results that I will never watch American Idol again. I'm sorry but this was my last show and I'm sure I'm not alone. And Pia if you get to read this You are incredible go make a record I will buy it.

  415. Its official….. america is so full of teenage snobs that the show will lose a LOT of viewers and will only last a couple more years.

    • #9 Ron Renai —- Ditto, the producer should be fired over tonight's horrible show! I thought this was a family show and don't think I will take the chance that my children will see another naked and disgusting act like the one tonight. I will miss AI….

  416. Tonight show was the worst show since my wife and I began watching for the last 10 seasons.

    !. The opening production was terrible.

    2. The former idol singer was terrible. All of the contestants have better voices.

    3. The last performer in his bare chest should of been blacked out, not only because he could not sing but it was disgusting watching this nitwit jump around naked. The produces should be fired for this show.

    4. And finally, the best singer of all was eliminated. the format for selecting the winner needs to be changed. Let the judges pick the winner, they know talent: not the little girls that call-in and vote. Remember this is a talent contest! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    5. You have lost a loyal viewer forever unless something changes. Again let me say it again, the producer should be fired if he is responsible for the production of tonight's show.

    • Couldn't have said it better myself. Every point you made was right on. Sometimes I think they plan thse things just to shake everybody up. But I think THIS time went too far and have lost thousands of viewers. I wish everyone w feels the same would STOP watching beginning TONIGHT.

  417. the judges acted very unprofessional tonight………..they really shocked me with their behavior

  418. These comments are AMAZING! Seriously?!?! your not going to watch anymore because Pia got sent home? Then maybe you should have voted last night to keep her there if you cared so much! Not to mention how RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL you are to the rest of the contestants! Plain and simple there is only 1 winner of this contest, and Pia doesn't have the WHOLE package, just a great voice, no stage presense. Besides, look back over the years, how many of the actual winner of the show ever did anything? Not many, usually the companies pick out their best of the top 10 and those are the ones that get the record deals, she will get a record deal so she can make her ballad albums. But show a LITTLE respect for those that are left! Pia was not and is not the entire show!

    • yeah, but she did not deserve to be voted off so soon. Paul? Jacob? Casey? Do you think they sang better?? Good god. WTF is wrong????

      • I agree. How many of you voted for Pia. She went too early, but I she held her cards too close to the vest for too long. She has not been one of my favs, but she wasn't the worst. Who was…too close to call for many. But, here is the issue, this is based on opinion…and in a voters eyes it is not necessarily all about singing, but personality and overall performance. If someone else can "sell" their performance better and sing well then someone who sings exceptionally but looks "stiff" that person can go home. I think to an extent that's what happened here. But, rest assured this young lady will get picked up. This will not be the last of Pia.

      • No, I am not saying they have better voices, however, they have very good voices, and a VERY strong stage presense, they know how to perform. You can't expect to get up there and barely move a muscle during a Tina Turner song and think people are gonna keep you around!

    • The judges were right to be shocked (though, hello are you wishing you didn't roll out the save so early??) but, at the same time how about a little consideration for the other contestants. That was kind of shocking, too. Kind of a slap in the face. I think maybe the judges should pick a bottom 3 the American votes for their fav of the 3. That allows voters to feel like they have final say without a giant shock. Though we'll all find fault in any alternative, too. No doubt. Should she have gone home over the others, probably not tonight. Was she the winner, not sure. Top 3 definitely though. Too bad it comes to this. Will I stop watching? No. There isn't a winner until the end, and there are still great performers in the game. She was a great singer, but an average "performer". The good news is she has so much potential and she will get an opportunity to become the performer the judges already know she can be. She's going to have offers by the time the season wraps. I'm guessing no one can discuss contracts until season concludes though.

  419. Now I have my Thursday nights back. Baseball, The Office there are other things to watch other than FOX

  420. I'm totally disappointed in the results tonight.The judges got it wrong when they wasted their only save on the wrong one. If they would have waited instead of jumping the gun, Pia would still be on the show. America you did it again. People should realize this is a contest for people who can sing not scream their songs and show their pearly whites. Both my wife and myself will never watch AI ever again.This is not the first the american got it wrong.And yes I do vote.

  421. This is a travisty!! I don't know who is voting or who is counting but this was wrong on all levels!!

    Pia and Scotty are the two best. This shows that the voting needs to be overhauled and the judges need more power.

  422. I can't believe they sent pia home, she is the best female singer. people clean your ears out.. I actually thought it would be Pia, James and scotty in the last three. I will definately miss pia, but as good as she is, i'm sure she will be picked up by someone.

  423. AMERICA GOT IT WRONG. PIA WAS THE BEST ON THE SHOW. HALEY SHOULD HAVE WENT HOME. I THINK THE PRODUCER SHOULD BRING HER BACK, OR DEMAND A RECOUNT CAUSE SOMETHING WENT TOTALLY WRONG

  424. Must put Pia back in or this is complete outrage to all loyal followers of the show.

    • Why? She sucked. Absolutely no stage presence at all. She was like a tree rooted to the stage. Her singing was monotonous. She has a hot bod, but always seemed to cover it up with burlap bag dresses (did look hot in red dress the photo shoot). Anyway they are all going to lose except for one. Why does she have to stay on if noone votes for her? If the show was rigged as I have read some people say, why would they get rid of their fav?

  425. I forget to dd this

    Tammy says:

    April 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I’m done watching this season too!

  426. Goodness gracious! I can't believe that Pia was kicked off…Something was diffently wrong…BRING HER BACK! That was a very stupid move!Come on America! Get out there and pull for Pia…we need to get her back!

  427. So wrong that Pia got voted off tonight! It doesn't make any sense. I'm sure that her phone is ringing off the hook right now with record companies and music producers standing in line to sign her.

  428. I am piping in from Japan and since I am not able to watch the show LIVE … I was totally shocked at the bottom three. And then to have Pia let go. In my eyes, she was one of the best … truly one of the best singers the show has ever had. Charm, great tone to her voice and do not understand the voting. Yes, I thought that this week would be the most difficult to cut anyone as they all gave their best yesterday, but Pia … going home … WOW … the show definitely has lost my interest with her being dropped.

  430. why PIA??? That's crazy. Why not Casey or Jacob??

    everyone needs to keep watching and keep voting.

    Pia will make it, she is a star. GOD Bless yoy Pia and good luck.

  431. I dare say Pia would have no problem filling a concert hall for a concert. The other two of the bottom three should have gone. I agree that the teeny bopper girls are voting by every mean available and scuing the vote for the real tallent

  432. I think Pia's fans were so confident she would always be on top that they didnt vote! This is

    so sickening. Pia is a natural!

  433. I am so disappointed in the fact that the judges gave the save so early in the show especially with the talent that there is. Pia should not have gone home and they could have saved her.

  434. Pia is going home I don't know what the big fuss is about. People vote apparently they think someone else is better. That is the democratic way. Everyone deserves what the public want,.

    • You are not alone. I think if they don't do something about this…American Idol is DONE.

  436. This is all wrong, but it is not the end for Pia. We will be seeing her for a long time to come. Go for it girl, you got what it takes.

  437. Pia Tuscano is a super star. Me, my family and all co-workers will no longer be tuning into Idol. Sending Pia home this early in the competition was an absolutely insane thing to do.

  438. My husband and I live in Canada, and we watch American Idol every year. This year the contestants are absolutely outstanding, so I am sure Americans had a difficult time choosing their favourites from these top 9. However, boy did they make a mistake tonight. I am not watching from here on. Pia was the best; I love the others too, but she was the best: beautiful, almost perfect voice; lovely appearance. I don't know, but maybe the judges should continue the elimination process because the American public are wrong, and this is not the first time.

  439. The judges haven't had the backbone or the guts to actually "judge" the contestants this season. They are affraid of getting a negative reaction from the studio audience! They would rather be "popular" than honest. Maybe if they did have the guts to "tell it like it is" Pia would still be on the show and clowns like Casey and Paul would have been long gone. The show is a joke. I'm done.

  440. this is a travesty? no, what is a travesty is this is so important to so many people…pay attention to the real news…wish pia well and tune in next week.

  442. This obvious "FUBAR"….(ask any military veteran, currently enlisted or family member) is the main reason why the format for American Idol needs immediate overhaul!!!! The future of these extremely talented individuals should not be based on the vote of the public!!! It's obvious any individual that has any sense of hearing what-so-ever knows that "PIA" at the very least is "TOP THREE" contender…….in any other season she would have been the "WINNER" by a land slide. The judges should have the "FINAL SAY" in any vote and the should be able to pick the "LEAST COMPETENT" competitor week-to-week!!!!! The PUBIC'S Opinion is not only too "SUBJECTIVE" for their favorite…….it's "WEIGHT" is based Primarily on who votes that night. This is an obvious "ENDORSEMENT" by the show to make money by having people vote!!!!!! When in fact they are CHEATING THE RIGHTFUL CONTESTANTS OUT OF THE CORRECT PLACEMENT OFF THEIR TALENT"!!!! This has happened several times throughout the run of the show and again……..this is a great DISAPPOINTMENT and the reason I have stopped watching the show in the past…….and again…..I WILL NOT WATCH THE FINALLY!!!!! TO AMERICAN IDOL…CHECK YOUR RATINGS EVERYTIME YOU LET THE PUBLIC MAKE AN "IDIOTIC SUBJECTIVE CHOICE"!! TO PRODUCERS…….YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO MAKE THE FORMAT RIGHT AND THAT THE TALENT BE JUDGED BY THEIR "PEERS"!!!! I'M QUITE SURE YOUR RATINGS WILL STAY STRONG THROUGHOUT THE SEASON!!!

    EXTREME TRAGEDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • I can't believe they just eliminated PIA??!!!..WTH!! is going on!???..something needs to done immediately like this doesn't seem or sound right this is not Fair!..OMG!..I'm so Disappointed!She is the BEST ONE!!

    • Yeah, maybe they should change the rules to be like Americal's Favorite Dancer where the public votes the contestants into the bottom three but the judges pick who goes each week, until the very last show when it's America's choice.

  443. oh my gosh….the judged has favoritism…..why 2 are not eliminated..why its pia only eliminated..?thats really big unfair…..just like wat they did to thia…..my favorited…they eliminated thia it bcoz of there decesion not the voting system…i think thia get the high votes last week…they didnt care about the voting ..only the judged decision who they want to go…….not its pia….??????????but thank GOD STEFANO LANGONE ARE STILL DER…..go thiano!!!! thia fans pls. still voted stefano…………………………….!!!!

  444. Good bye American Idol it was nice watching you, but I'm done with you now. It's really not your fault, It's the voters who didn't vote for Pia who are at fault. Me not watching will not make any difference,but it will make me feel better. I hope Pia lovers will follow suit and boycott American Idol. If not SO BE IT!!!!!!

  445. I am shocked at Pia being sent home! American Idol needs to figure out a way to get her back somehow. Re-write the rules or whatever. Otherwise there is going to be a lot of people no longer tuning in to the show. She should have been the winner!

  446. It is logical America do not know what an artist is. Seems like the majority of the voters are young girsl who do not know anything about being an artist. Take years of preparation, I was specting for the finale, Dubin, Scott, Pia, and Jacob. Too sad ………

  447. Yes, this was a total shock and definitely wrong. Pia should have been in the top 3 of the final show's competition, if not in the finale. I'm bummed we won't hear her amazing vocals in the coming weeks and I think the show will not be as good. However, there is no doubt in my mind that she will be a star. A smart producer will snatch her up faster than free money on the sidewalk and they will all make a pile of dough. Can't wait to hear her first hit on the radio.

    Now, to those of you who quit watching cuz your fav got booted…take it like a man/woman and stop having tantrums. This is what happens in competition where results are by voting (especially teen girls, who are texting non-stop for the boys) and it's how it's been for 10 years – people we really like get voted off accidentally some times, especially when there are so many talented singers at one time, like this year. But there's still a lot of hot talent to enjoy, so, when you're done being pissed, just come back and watch the competition and vote MORE for who you still like. Or don't.

    • The show is fixed. The producers already know who they want to win.

      Pia is one of the BEST singers ever in the show. It is a terrible mistake.

      I am no longer watching this show. It is a fake and it has no credibility.

    • Please – I think the show producers will find a way to bring Pia back – some people on this site are reporting they could not get the line to vote for Pia – maybe there was a technical problem with her line – this could be something the producers would use to cancel this voting…

  449. Pia is one class act. She will do well, as for the tweens voting they are strong and sadly they have proved that it is not about talent…..

  450. The judges are to blame partially for saving someone so early. Also another tween rules season. The females will fall one by one. Makes the show very uninteresting.

  451. Jealous, jealous, jealous. Looks like we're headed for a HeHaw reincarnation! This used to be a valid talent contest but has turned into a popularity contest with the teenie boopers?? Judges, I hope you are proud of using your only save on Casey. Paul needs to go back to singing the Dew Drop Inn where people are so drunk they don't know if someone is singing in tune. Good luck to the remaining but I'm sure the worst will win. Anyway, it doesn't matter, I'm done with watching this season!!! Simon Fuller, you better review the concept because, your losing your hold on America!

    • Where are the votes ? The viewers have no access to the votes. The producers decide who advance and who goes home.

      It's a lie to the viewers in America.

      Can anyone see this ?

  453. First Casey, now Pia?? What's going on America?? It's clear that Stephano and Hayley need to move on. They've both been in the bottom three, (Stephano twice now!), and neither of them has that "x-factor" that the others clearly bring to the show. I, like others, have watched every season, and this by far has been the best. Best judges, and best contestants…. we, the older generation must start voting, the tweenagers have clearly taken over with the majority vote…. devastating. Pia, Jacob, Scotty, Paul, James, Casey are the top 5…no question about it. Even the judges were shocked beyond belief with both Casey's and now Pia's outcome. Too bad they only had one save. I will keep watching cause it's not a fault of the show that America is bowing down to tween votes… step up and vote no matter your age! It will make a difference.

    • It does not matter who you vote for. The producers decide what is best for the show.

      Viewers control NOTHING.

      The show has gone down, now is a joke.

  454. Well theres no reason to continue to watch American Idol ever again. Clearly America got it wrong again ! ! ! This has happened time and again. I'll be looking forward to Pia's first CD. I bet it goes platinum before it it hits the shelves. She has a better voice than anyone else on that stage and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Huston or Jennifer Lopez.

    • Think of it this way. Whoever wins is stuck with a 19E contract and has to make a CD according to their rules and with whatever crappy songs 19E gives them. However, those that make top 10, but don't win get the money from the tour and are open to better offers from better music producers. Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Adam Lambert etc. all profited from their exposure on Idol even though they didn't win.

  455. America could not have been more wrong! How could a young woman with so much talent leave way before her time? Too bad the judges already used the "save".

  457. I thought all the girls did not have that solid performances last night.. Hailey's performance is lively, but her howling and growling was very annoying. Lauren and Pia doesn't look comfortable moving, specially Pia.. and maybe that may have cost her.

  458. Pia was top 12% why did they vote her off? Pia's phone was messed up and i think they should have redo!America should have a save vote and we want Pia back.

  459. America, you need to remember when God closes one door another will open which will be better. God has bigger plans for Pia. She has an awesome voice and will have a great opportunity come her way…just wait. She will make it big just like Chris Daughtery did a few years ago. I believe at least 6 others should have left before Pia.

  461. Just to remind all of you how childish you are all acting I bet you will still watch next week. Nobody will know but you yourself

    • Yeah…you won't know either…. but when the ratings drop to nothing and they take the show off the air..we ALL will know.

  462. I broke my heart.I will never watch the show again.I hope the ratings goes to the garbage can.She is the best one there.Unreal how the people dont know what they are doing.tottaly disgusted.The wild card was used on the wrong person.I hope to god she proves the people wrong and gets a great record and becomes famous.So in shock.Im from nfld and living in rankin inlet and still loved the show but not any longer…

  463. OMG! I can't believe Pia is gone! What a mistake—she has an unbelievable voice is gorgeous, the whole package!! I expected her to be the next idol! There must be a lot of jealous girls out there!!! The judges should have never given Casey the wild card–he's going soon!! Pia will get a contract and be very successful–just like Daughtry!

  464. Each of us has a different criteria for entetaimnent. The voters, right or wrong,decided that Pia was not going to be their idol. Pia has a much better voice than Mick Jagger. But who would you rather watch?

  465. Judges, Way to waste your save on the screamer…. I'll be watching NBC….

    • If the show is fixed, how can it be the best.

      Viewers have no access to the votes.

      The producers make the decision who wins.

  467. guys i got a big shocker reason why paul is not leavig and others are is because of this one website vote for the worst. com are trying to keep him in and trying too ruin american idol we need you help to stop them please people this is for american idol's good and for the contestant's good

  468. No way should Pia have gone home. Avid Fan…."not a strong voice"??? Come on! She had the best voice on the show. Look back at the videos, particularly her first rendition of "I'll Stand By You", and you will see that she was on every night. Not only did she have the best voice, she was elegant, mature, and displayed tremendous poise on stage. This vote was wrong, wrong, wrong. I'm done with this show!

  469. i think they should bring pia back…everyone should boycott the show next week..when no one watches you'll see how fast they will change the rules..money talks and with no one watching there will be no sponsors

  470. Pia has a good voice and I don't think she should've gone home tonight. There were others that should've gone home first before her. I definately thought it would've been Pia and Scotty in top two. I don't think she was an idol however. She was another Celine, Brittney, Mariah, Christina, etc… She was very boring on stage and didn't take anything the judges said to her to the next show when many of the others do. I wish her the best and hope she gets snatched up by a modeling agency or record label….

  471. America got it right. Although pia could sing really well, she could only do ballards and she was not an entertainer.

  472. Without a doubt, pia n Jacob has the best vocals among them. But all pia n Jacob has been doing is scream at the top of their lungs on stage every week. This is a singing contest not a screaming contest. If Jacob don't start singing, he too will be out. America did not messed up. They judge based on performance. Same with stefano, he keeps screaming every week. Casey on the other hand, liste to the judges n showed us he can sing with more than just a raspy voice.

  473. I had an additional thought. Let America vote to see how many total votes you receive on bringing her back and eliminate (2) people next week like you did with Casey. I almost want to believe everyone voting thought Pia was a given and voted for others they thought neede it.

    I think the votes to bring her back will surprise you!!!

    • That's a great idea and " voting for others they thought needed it" just might be right.

  474. I do not thing American got it right. Pia should not have gone home. I think Haley or Stefano should have been sent packing. What is American thinking. Pia has the best vocals. I don't think I can watch anymore.

  475. My man Stefano is safe for another week, im sure all of my votes for him helped him out alot. Some people think they are to big for their britches and are always sure they are gonna win, im just saying. Noone is ever safe, i dont care who you are.

    • are you saying that you voted for the same person more than once? I didn't know you could do that. I thought it was one vote per person.

      • you can vote til your fingers bleed Kevin…if you are still watching after tonight.

  476. I don't agree with this at all. Pia is a great singer. I don't get what people see in Scotty. He is not AI material and Jacob is more broadway or gospel. James all the way !!

  477. i will never watch this show again, this is not a singing contest, this is a who has the most friends contest, i have watched this show since thje getgo, never again

  478. I can't believe this…I'm shocked…I'm appalled…I'm angry…I'm in tears!!! How can this be!?! Pia is THE best of the best! America, you got it wrong;now let's fix it…vote her back on!!! Let's do it! American Idol judges,producers,etc…Listen to me, to us. Put Pia back in the competition! Eliminate two next week if you have to. Right this wrong…PLEASE!!! I can't stand it! Please,I emplore you..put PIA bck in! We love her and her amazingly beautiful voice!!! 🙁

  480. Pia is the BEST voice on the show….what happened with the american voters????????

    RIDICULOUS

  481. The voting should be for bottom three with the Judges deciding which one goes home, while not perfect it would be a bit fairer.

    This is a total disgrace about popularity and not talent which it seem the guys have the advantage year after year.

  483. Pia was the best! She is my American Idol and I want her back. I don't believe that she got the lowest votes. She'll have a record album out before all of them and it will turn gold.

  484. I cannot believe Pia got eliminated. Estefano should have been the one to leave. Why in the world did AI invite Constantine to perform? He is so arrogant and just horrible!!

  485. Paul got Pia's votes. The judges touted his worthless rendition of Folsom Prison while criticizing Pia's for 4 or 5 minutes. The judges can blame themselves.

  486. After Pia was elimanated tonight. I have to say that the judges have to be more critical of the performers.

  487. Seriously, Pia? Maybe Simon knew it was just a matter of time before the show would implode. If Pia isn't back next week, I am done with American Idol. No worries though…I rather watch the weather channel then be a part of this disaster.

  488. Hello…..I have been an avid fan of American Idol but based on the results tonight I have lost faith in this reality TV show. This show is no longer about finding great talent. The judges should bring her back. Many followers agree and unfortunately idol is not as appealing. If idol does not do something drastic to reverse the events tonight my family will no longer support idol.

    thanks for listening,

    denine

  489. Without a doubt, pia n Jacob has the best vocals among them. But all pia n Jacob has been doing is scream at the top of their lungs on stage every week. This is a singing contest not a screaming contest. If Jacob don't start singing, he too will be out. America did not messed up. They judge based on performance. Same with stefano, he keeps screaming every week. Casey on the other hand, n to the judges n showed us he can sing with more than just a raspy voice. he has got real talent.

  490. I am Totally disgusted tonight and truthfully I am beginning,for the first time,to doubt the validity of the entire "show" Was voting Pia off meant to "anger" the viewing audience and for what purpose? I am not sure if this was very smart for "the powers that be" and tonight I am not sure if I care to watch any longer because the "results" could not possibly have been correct!!Seriously,Save Casey and vote off Pia!!!

  491. I can't believe they just eliminated PIA??!!!..WTH!! is going on!???..something needs to done immediately like this doesn't seem or sound right this is not Fair!..OMG!..I'm so Disappointed!

  492. As a Canadian I have always been shocked at the way American's have voted, every season, for their Idol. Tonight was a shocker beyond shocks. America – what are you basing your votes on, now and in the past. My Gosh!!!!! Pia was never my favorite but was always in the top 3 for me. I can name 6 other contestants that don't come close to what she possessed. It almost makes me want to boycott watching this show as that is how angy I am with the American voters!!!!!

  493. I am so very shocked!!! I really thought Pia would be one of the last two standing. That girl never sang a bad song. I pray someone signs her right away because I'd buy her CD in a heart beat. From the looks on the judges faces they are just as shocked as me and my family are.

  494. Pia, James, & Scotty should have been the last three standing, this will definitely change the way I feel about American idol. Judges just sit there too have front row seats they get no say! They got one say in this whole compition! Americans should get 50% judges get 50% it's fair (: pia will end up being glad that she left she's to good for idol

    I loveeeeee scottyyyyyy pia & jamesssssssss (:

  495. I am just as ticked at the judges right now. Randy mouthing the words WTF said it all!! We need to VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! We need to make sure that we who vote on talent are outvoting the teeny boppers who are just voting for the guys just because they think they are cute! Paul should have been LONG GONE! Stefano should have been long GONE! Jacob has talent, but after his comment last night he should be GONE! The guys who deserve to be there are James, Scotty, and Casey! But I thought the final 3 would be James, Scotty, and Pia. My hope now is that Casey manages to make it to the final 3! I am so ticked right now. Next week VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

  496. Personally, I'm sorry that Pia had to go thru that experience. She'll be okay and this should make her stronger. Winning idol doesn't guarantee you success especially when it is not the best talent. As far I'm concerned she already won. I hope that she will achieve huge success after this contest is over with. She can still get the contracts without the Idol win and people will still be saying she should have won for many many years to come.

  497. hey i want a recount on casey james from last year, lol. pia is going on tour, but not going to be back next week…her best bet is not to win..winners are not doing as well as others anyway. scotty is probably going to win…so pia is going home sooner or later…but not last.

  498. 4/7/11

    I am appalled at tonight's results. Please, please see what can be done to bring Pia back. She is truly the best singer in the competition and deserves to be there and in the finals. Tell me this isn't the end for her.

  499. WHAT JUST HAPPENED?????? PIA is voted OFF!!! I think they need to do a recount. You will be a star Pia and I will be in line to buy your first album.

    Judges are to blame for this also, you saved Casey and that was a huge mistake!! Sorry Casey it's not that I don't like your singing but it was way too early to save anyone. I don't know if I can continue to watch the show. I agree with Freddy America should vote for who they want off the show – then maybe the talented people will stay

  500. Really offended by Jacob Lusk comment "If you don't vote for me you can't look in the mirror" sec.

    That was racicist, race baiting and the response from a loser who was looking for an excuse as to why he was not talented enoough to go to the next level. He moved on but he is not a contender , he is a crybaby, a loser, and an unfortunate contender for "American Idol". I will watch, I will vote and I hope that Pia will get her career jumpstarted by thr likes of Stephen, Gloria, and Randy who were agast at the results. &0 yr old who loves rock & roll.

    • Agree with Jim M, and your comments about Jacob. What a racist comment. Can't win because you have little talent so he will play the race card Shame on you American Idol for repeating his comments

      • his comment was not racist. I personally thought he was referring to America not being a able to handle him being gay. But, he tried to cover that up by asking out the unattractive TMZ reporter?!?WTF

    • I agree with you as far as Jacob and Paul, but i think that Casey is one of the best. Jacob should have been gone a long time ago, and he probably should not have made top 24. I think Haley, Casey, Pia, Scotty and James all have the potential to win it all.

  502. Tonight on American Idol was the biggest shock that I have ever seen on that show! I always vote with the phone or cell phone; as I did last night, but to have the the most taleted, improved Pia was more of a shock than I could take! I do not know what happened but I do not think that show will be back on my television, viewed by me or anyone in my household! I believed that is the end of my watching American Idol, anymore now or in the future!! That was a big "GIP" to the show, and all of the people that believwes that the show is fair and square, for all who appear, and watch! It must have taken a lot of intestional foratude to eliment Pia. Some body sure greased some palms for sure! Sure don't think that it was the judges, and the public is the one that really got royally SCREWED on this one! A very unhappy former viewer!

  503. I've enjoyed the show for some time now. No more. I vow never to watch Idol again. Pia removed, Absurd. America is one messed up country and this is absolute proof. Bye, bye Idol and Ford for sponsoring this.

    • There's some thinking…boycott the sponsors until she's back…Ford and go old Coke !!!!

      • Yeah. I'll hold back on a $30,000. vehicle purchase because someone lost on a reality show. Absurd idea.

  504. I wonder if we can sign some petition to get Pia back in the show…anyone knows how to start one

    • how can we get the producers to vote Pia back in….judges did indeed use the save much too early…truly biased .and in favor of the guys!!

  505. I was ready to see Pia go home. I feel she has a great voice however, the only thing she had going for her is the ballads. She doesn't have the TOTAL package. She would not be my pick to win idol 2011.

      • You all are kidding, right?? If that was elevator music, I would never get off the elevator.

      • Jill and others: Where have you been?? She is the only one who is the TOTAL PACKAGE, CLASSY! And as others have said, "She needs to go on her own, no competition here!

      • I agree with you guys, however, I think Jacob, Paul, and Stefano should have went first.

      • she is the total package….this is a singing competition or didn't you know that….what did you want her to do up there????

      • Pia's style is not what you hear on pop stations right now. 10 years ago – YES, 20 years ago – YES… and so on. But not know. That ballad style does not appeal to young audiences. Her singing appeals to adult women and that is it. Guys don't like it, boys and girls don't like it. Her talent and experience (LaGuardia HS)are head and shoulders above everyone else. But this is American IDOL – not America's Best Singer despite what the judges say.

  506. This a such a shock. I did vote for her last night. I think your method of counting had some issues last night and needs to be double checked. I don't think I will vote any more this year. I hade Pia slated to be the next American Idol. I am heart sick. Please do something to get her back. Paul should have gone this week.

  507. America voted…at least some of them did…demographically I'll bet they're between 11 and 16 and female looking for like a "cute guy" who they could like really be with and who would like like them and like be their friend on like the internet.

    But it is a public situation…and the like public told it like like they like think it is.

  508. IF we still had Simon for a judge the SAVE would not have been used too early and our PIA would be safe still… who the heck voted…idiots??? Pia should be in the finale and go home the winner of IDOL.

  509. Pia Toscano should have won this year. She is the best singer on the stage …. and possibly that has ever been on AI Stage. I'm not watching the show any more this season. Its pure bullcrap !!!

  510. After seeing Sioban get voted off last season and now Pia I am done watching. It isn't really a contest for who is most the talented and something must be seriously wrong with the voting phone system.

  511. I don't think america is voting for the voices! Pia should not have gone home!! But i strongly disagree about the final 2 being her and scotty!! NO WAY! I thought it would be Pia and James! now i'm guessing it will be Lauren and James.

  512. My prediction was Pia will be one of the finalist as Scotty, but tonight I was very very shocked that Pia is eliminated!!!! for now I do not want to watch anymore American Idol, Pia is one of the best singer !!!! so please, bring back Pia on the stage!!!!!

  513. Pia is one of the very best singers they ever had. I'm done watching this show. I'd rather watch re-runs of something else. This show should be call Teen Idol – not American Idol.

  514. There is no way Pia should have been eliminated. I am a musician myself and she is by far the most talented of the bunch. She has it all looks, voice, and presence. Voters made a hugh mistake!

    • Some of us find her one of the worst. Yes she can sing, but she is boring and has zero stage presence. The girls are just awful this year.

      • Are you serious???? You have no idea what talent is then. You don't have to jump around on stage to be a great singer….this is a singing competition

      • You are right – "boring and has zero stage presence." And this is not a singing contest despite what the judges say.

  515. I don't know why the Judges on American Idol get so mad when somebody they like gets sent home. Somebody's got to go! All their doing is upsetting those that are safe & making them feel like crap for being safe. And then they say come on people you got to vote for your favorites if you wanna keep them here. Well apparently Pia Toscano isn't America favorite & that's why she's going home.

    Don't hurt the feeling of all those that are safe!!!

    • actually Margaret Pia is a favorite among adult voters but I'll save you the time of watching the the final 8 and give you the results of AI 2011 . . . Scotty and James will be in the finally and Scotty will win , not saying Scotty is bad , he's gonna be big for country music but this show should be renamed teen Idol . All the young teenage girls are flooding in the votes , explain to me why 6 guys and only 2 girls are left standing

  516. This season of American Idol has been totally exciting to watch. We've enjoyed all the wonderful, talented contestants and have been eager to see results each week. Since the beginning of American Idol, we have been avid watchers of the show. Tonights results have shown us that a huge flaw in the way the votes are collected, or perhaps who is allowed to vote, or what age group is voting is causing the best talent to be left out and asked to leave. We no longer want to watch the show. Pia is the best singer on the show. We will not watch American Idol.

  517. God Bless them all I think they all have talent. I want to know who contracted the shirtless singer, he had NO talent…

  518. Hopefully Pia gets a contact tonight, she was always perfect. She should have stuck to her music and not have been swayed by JLO. She has talent and looks. Shame on Jenifer for always bashing, you did this

    • shame on all 3 judges…they tell other contestants to stay true to themselves and don't sing something your not use to and she listened to them and got booted off…Paul & casey shouldn't be there…Pia should.

  519. What is wrong with America? Pia is definitely the best singer this season. I think they need to rethink the way this show votes. Maybe the judges should vote and combine the votes with america. Maybe the right winner will win. I am very disappointed and will not be watching the show anymore.

  520. Lusk was mediocre- same old same old..quite boring, Rocker James did a nice ballad 'it was rock and roll nite folks'. Casey's performance was childish, Lauren was poor. Pia Toscano voted off, I blame the judges. This years final contestants are the worse group that I have seen, but remained faithful until tonight. Reason: Judges do not criticize performers.."Everyone is great" attitude by all of the judges has ruined the show.

    As a long time follower since Idol's inception..Today is the last time that I will watch this show. Goodbye Idol..you will certainly lose many viewers.

  521. OMG good heavens she was booted out. She's only good for ballad songs.

    It is >>> Casey FTW !!!

    Now American Idol is becoming sooo exciting.

    I bet my balls, Casey will be America's Idol this 2011.

  522. I will NEVER watch the show again!I will but…

    And I Loved the show…but if they vote out the winner as they did in Pia Toscano…Just dont know what to say…but those were the first words out of my mouth when Pia was eliminated…

    Never…..

  523. Lost viewers here too. The first time we have really great judges that are helping these artists reach their potential, America lost its hearing.

    • Exactly!! Some are criticizing the judges, but they were just trying to make them even better. I certainly liked these judges better than someone who was so rude, cruel and just showing off!! I think some people don't really watch the whole show or listen to the comments from the judges–it is so obvious.

  524. The voting needs to change, should be for bottom three with the Judges deciding which one goes home, while not perfect it would be a bit fairer.

    This is a total disgrace about popularity and not talent which it seem the guys have the advantage year after year.

    • Agree. Or one vote per phone or email. And yes, why should the judges have a save vote anyways? They should be voting for the one going home out of the bottom 3 fan votes.

  526. Put Pia back…come on american people let's try to make Pia to come back. Should be something that we can do ? We cannot let her goes. Its wrong….I think there is a big mistake on the results…

    • It isnt a mistake. Pia is only good on ballad songs. What America wants is a versatile singer who can sing almost all genre and got a good presence onstage.

      Pia got busted on that rock song. She can't sing other than ballads. sooo sorry for her

      • that's why she should have stayed singing ballads. the judges kept telling her to kick it up….why??? Celine, Whitney, etc…sing ballads and look at them…

  527. I cant believe what happen! is terrible that america are voting based on the way contestants looks and not about there talents. This.. really SUCKS".AMERICA YOU HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO VOTE! Im with JLO, iam ANGRY!.This is very stupid, i cant believe, Paul and Jacob over Pia, naaahhh…! Bring Pia BACK! PLEASEEEEE…!Good BYE American Idol! Please J LO or STEVE help Pia cut an album I would buy it….!I'am from Puerto Rico.

  528. What just happened tonight??? Pia sent home! Are you kidding me! This is outrageous. This girl can stand right along all the greats that are famous, and she is even better than some that are already famous. The only thing about this that makes any sense whatsoever, is people were not voting for her because they thought she was going to win and get votes anyway so they voted for others. This is so wrong, that is why the judges should have saved the save. America always does this and casts the wrong vote. This girl requires to be brought back into the competition.

  529. Let’s face it look who’s doing most of the voting they did the same thing to Jennifer Hudson

  530. Unbelieveable! I have been a Pia fan before the top 24. Last night I did not like her costume, nor her song choice, but omg, she easily has the best voice to make the top three at least! America is sleeping, even to have Jacob in the bottom three is ridiculous. Sad, sad, sad!

    • Casey and Paul deserved to be in the bottom 3 tonight…how they are skating through this is unbelievable…Pia should have made it to at least the top two.

  531. I was disgusted to watch this happen, Pia deserves to win this idol stage and she goes home today..are you kidding me..It shows people dont know talent. I wish her the best in the future and god bless she goes far.

  532. WoW Poor Pia!! I am so sad, she has so much talent! this season has the most talent I have ever seen on idol. I will not be nearly as excited to watch next week. She should have been in the final. I have a couple others I like but I think it should have been pia and scotty in the end. 🙁

  534. ALSO.. IF the judges read this… please start giving constructive criticism to the contestants.. They need to hear this so they can learn/grow as they should. YOU are not helping out bu pampering them!!@!@

  535. I was sad for Pia to leave also, however, the reaction of the judges was disgraceful. Stefano must have really felt bad after the vote and especially after the judges reaction…if I were him, I'd pack my bags and leave AI the the summer tour after the blatant way the judges/audience made their feelings felt about him being kept over Pia.

    • I really think no one was wanting to hurt Stephano…if you looked at his face…I believe he himself felt badly for Pia. I think all of the contestants really thought she would be one of the top 2 or 3. Of course everyone wants to win, but my goodness…who could NOT see her talent.

  538. This just shows where the creators of A.I have failed.To let all of america to vote and not just once but many times so it is not a real true judgement of a performer.In the end she is better off .Why? This way she can get signed with out the grasp that the top two winners get tied two by entertainment19. They literally run your life until you can produce 6 albums before your contract is up and suck out the royalties.This way you can get a better deal.A.I needs to come up with a better and fair way to do the voting so the real singers get a fair shake and base it on the whole package singing,working the crowd,being able to do showmanship,personality,artistic creativity,true artist identity. Now simon fuller will worry about results(t.v Ratings will fall) This will hurt there come back after past lower ratings.

  539. Are people in America ignorant?!! Pia is by far the best artist this season and, along with Carrie Underwood, the best Idol has ever been privileged to have on the show. I wish Pia a very long and extremely successful career. I am astonished, angry, and extremely upset. I will not watch AI again

  540. American idol performers in order from best to worst last night

    Scotty Mccreery- great elvis

    James Durban _ while my guitar Gentely weeps was amazing

    Casey Abrams- again worth the save

    Lauren Alaina- soso

    Haley Reinhart- so so

    Paul Mcdonald- At his best

    Jacob Lusk – at the beginning cockey but still prety good

    Stephano Langone- did not fit him

    Pia toscano- best of the girls but voted out

    This is how I think the voting went

  541. pia lost tonigh because of the judges. They tell contestants to be true to themselves (singing the style of songs ) but they presure them to kick it up a notch. Pia finally said ok and didn't do a Ballad….She really is the most talented and because of the judge advise she she ended up getting booted. The judges all were really shocked but it is THEIR ADVISE that got her booted. She should have stuck to her guns and sand a ballad. st time she didn't and now she's gone!!!

  542. For those of you that are blaming the show, realize that is not what sent Pia packing. The show has given opportunity to these kids and it is up to America to vote based on talent. So, it's not the show's fault – it's the American voters that can't seem to figure it out. Grrrrrr, you are so frustrating that I have to say I am glad to be Canadian and not American.

  544. I am so mad at Randy, Jen and Steven for using their only save to save Casey. When they did that I commented on the Facebook page that I sure hope Pia, who is by far the better singer won't need that save and sure enough I was right. The judges made a BIG mistake by wasting that save on Casey. Shame on them! I feel so bad for Pia, she is by far the better singer and I do vote every week,but due to Randy, Jen and Steven's BIG MISTAKE I quit watching the show after today.

  545. Indeed, I am shocked; however, all the contestants are so very good that anybody sent home would be a tremendous shock. Someone has to go every week until the final one gets the title. Let us remember, they ALL are winners even if they do not take the title home with them. God bless all of them and the families from which they go home to.

    • haha I know! so ya'll Haley haters, where are you? Haley in the bottom 3 ya say? na uh! Haley is simply the best female singer here and will sure be the American idol! Pia getting eliminated? well i guess this americanidolnet poll and the bloggers are just losing their credibility. my gosh your predictions about Haley going home? oh please, give yourself a coffee!

  546. We will see you again! Keep your head up – God is not finish with you yet! We love you in TEXAS

  547. Really believe Pia would have been this season's winner. Hopefully she will sign with a record company soon and we will hear her on the radio! Next week's competition will be tough.

    • Nahhhh. Haley is clearly the winner! Next week's bottom 3? hmmmmm

      Jacob

      Stefano

      Paul / Scotty

      going home? Scotty..i like!!!

      • U knw what lil miss ilovehaley. Haley is NOT goin to b this seasons winner her voice is strong but not strong enough. N I think Its messed up that haley is seen laughin when pia gets booted. AI is about talent not about teenagers votin for the cutest guy on the show. N pia definitly had talent N the look. But its cool because 1 day pia will have her hits on the radio n i will see u on her so sad cuz haley doesnt make it. u so need to get over urself n stop talkin so negitive about every1 else n concentate on who u like. N because ur talkin so negitive about every1 else i really think thats makin people not like haley so dont b surprised when she gets booted. i wont be ill be sittin back laughin jus like haley did….

      • Ughhh! hey you mommat77, Haley will be the next American Idol coz all of her million fans will not stop in voting for her! She's just soooo amazing and she has the widest voice range here (like Mariah Carey). She deserves to be an idol because she's soooo sweet and kind to everyone else. That few second smirk is not fair to be equated to her personality. Are you sure that she did that because she was happy with Pia being sent home? no proof! grow up!

      • How could u even compare haley to mariah carey like no1 can even come close to her looks or voice… Haley will NOT b the winner regurdless if the fans vote for her. because the fans that couldnt get thru to vote vote pia r wonderin why she is gone.. n like i said u will be sittin here wonderin why haley didnt win AI. when this is all said n done. n it was very obvious that she was jealous because she had the smirk on her face when every1 else was shocked she had no shock what so ever she was jus relieved the the #1 Contestent(PIA) is Gone. N as far as some1 needin to grow up that would be you writin dumm a** comments on peoples comments that r so childish So how about u grow up…

  548. I was totally shocked by tonight's results. Like many of Pia's fans, I thought she would definitely be in the finale. Such a great voice, beauty and poise. America you definitely got this one wrong. This is a "singing" contest.

    • kinda..I was expecting a male/gay contestant to be eliminated. gosh I can't stand Jacob standing there for another week!

      • So apparently jacob needs to get voted off because hes gay? whys it matter if he is and how do you know he is

      • My gosh haven't you realized that Jacob is a homo? oh please, even a baby can tell that he's gay! he's just sooo annoying with all the waving of his hands and all that silly facial expressions. and his voice is just soooo fugly. Haley is soooo gonna win!

      • so what that he's gay. the show is not about gays or staights like get over urself he has talent n thats whats its about if u dont wanna watch him go back to playin with your barbie dolls lls

      • duhhh this is American Idol! it's not just a plain singing competition. read…IDOL! Homos have no space in AI! he's soooo going home next week.

  549. We all know who the weakest link is and apparently Jlos crush has a little to do with him still being around it shouldnt have been pia who went home thats just sad…as for the judges using the save to early did you people not see caseys performance he was amazing. America just got it wrong thanks alot Tween girls

    • haha I know! Tween girls are manipulating this competition! probably they're just insecure with Pia and they soooo love voting for cute male contestants. gosh if Haley gets voted out next week, we'll sure know what the reason would be…Tween girls' votes!

  550. Geez, people, so everybody agrees: It was an inexplicable result. We're all stunned.

    But all these hundreds of posters saying they'll "never watch the show again"? Really?

    The SAME posters who have said that this is the overall most talented group Idol has ever had?

    So you're going to walk away from watching the very TALENT you've been so impressed by? That makes no sense.

    Be upset at the way the voting is done — with the preponderance of 10-to-15-year-old girls sitting at home voting hundreds of times in those two hours for the "cutest boy." DON'T be upset at the show and walk away from watching the very talent you've said you're enjoying so much this year!

    Support the talented performers, if not the way the voting is done. Running away from the show will only make it worse.

      • You got it. Those teeny bop girls (voters) will vote out those girls that threaten their "cutest boys" they want to win…..

        That's the way it's always been. Who's got the whole package? As the contestants dwindle down, the teeny bopper votes get washed out. The show viewers by the end get it pretty close to right most times…. Just ask Ruben! lol

  551. The best singer is out–the rest are all average. Haley, you seemed "not so upset", I wonder why?

    All of the other singers had to try so hard every week and PIA WAS AWESOME ALWAYS!!! Is she Latina???–I am just wondering. And it is the stupid young kids who are voting. That she is just a ballad singer, someone commented–it's too bad YOU don't have any imagination either. The voting shouldn't be up to the public, what do we know about music. AI and DWTS should not be decided by stupid people out here who are not experts.

    • Excuse me, how dare you! Haley is sooo sweet and I know that deep inside, she's kinda sad coz another good AI contestant went home. But of course she's the next American Idol so who cares!

  552. Russell Bland…TMZ…Constantine…Iggy Pop (You've GOT to be kidding me)…Pia voted off…makes for a totally forgetable AI night. Frankly, I think that Pia was just a bit too perfect for all the teeny-bopper voters…and perhaps jealousy kept older females from voting for her. She will be JUST FINE without Idol. She's a true talent! Best of everything to Pia T.!

      • oh dear it's not only me who loves Haley. There are billions of people out there. can't you see? she's not even in the bottom 3 as few of you expected. oh i can feel that Haley is soooo winning AI.

  553. I am so sad to see Pia voted-off. I might not watch anymore, I believe she was one of the best singers on the show. I think it is so unfair. We will be hearing again!

  554. This is crazy, Pia was one of the best of all season. Is very sad, she was the only contestant capable to sing song like Celine Dion, and Celine is the best, i see her like our next Celine, super wroooooooooooong america, very dissapointed, good luck to Pia, she is great.

  555. Pia is/was my favorite and I believe that she will go far. Idol was her stepping stone. Keep the faith Pia, you are awesome!

    • Absolutely do a re-count. Something is terribly wrong here. This competition is about vocal ability is it not. Not growling, or advertising toothpaste.

      • Thanks for the FYI. :O) Just not my cup of tea. I have ten Champion dogs and don't like growling period.Human or animal. Just my opinion. FYI.

  557. 'Not Your Choice'? Okay. It is done! The last one standing in the bottom (3) was just as shocked as the rest of the folk who liked Pia. The 'Booing' and Negative Comments by the audience Judges inclusive (No Disrespect Intended) was quite harsh & hurtful as the previous result shows. I must say that Stefano stepped his game up each time and applied the constructive criticism to improve his performance. Pia, No Doubt has a beautiful appearance and voice. But as we know the Results are always shocking! As some won't watch it anymore, most will be drawn to see what will happen next time. I'm One Of Them. I'm just sayin'…..

  558. Upset is not even the word, I can't believe that Pia got sent home! Like hello America, she is by far the most talented person on Idol! Well whatever, Pia is a star and she will go far regardless!

  559. What on earth is the American public thinking voting Pia off? I agree she needed to move a little more but her vocals were outstanding. Stage presence can be learned. A so so voice can be improved on, but will never be "outstanding". I am still in shock!!! I will so miss her singing. She was a class act. No gimmicks just pure talent.

    I'm Canadian and couldn't vote but boy I would not have let this happen.

    Carol

  560. if the judges get one save, why can't the voters get one save!we need to get pia back!

  561. WOW AMERICA WAKE UP!!!!! Why are people voting for paul, he need to be the next one to go then stefano. Pia is by far more talented than the other two women on the stage.I think we all like how Jacob sings but grow up man quit fake crying its OLD! Why did the judges save Casey?????? Because all of the tweeny boppers can vote for the shaggy dog. Pia should of been in the top 3 in the end with James ,and Scotty. This will be the last season for idol thats why Simon got off the sinking ship. JUDGES BET YOU WISH YOU SAVED YOUR SAVE NOW!!!!!

    • just adding to above. This is the first year to watch since season 4 well I havnt really missed anything America still doesnt get it, tweens still vote on looks not tallent. Maybe recording artists should be doing the voteing not all of the tweens!!!!!

    • excuse me? Haley Reinhart is the best female contestant here. I would have agreed if you said Pia should be in the top 5. yeah, she's a top 5 material but not an AI material. Haley is sooo winning this.

      but I think Paul/Stefano/Jacob/Scotty should have been voted off! whew

  562. Pia is not only a very talented singer but she is also sooo beautiful and poised and I think there is an offer for her from some company that wants to contract her and that is why idol let her go. I don't think it really has anything to do with the "votes". I think there are BIG things out there just waiting for her and she will go some place you watch and see. It broke my heart to hear her cry but I think her phone will be ringing off the hook tomorrow. Best of luck to you Pia I will buy your cd for sure!!!! God Bless You

  563. WTF!@#$%^&!@#$ PIA IS GONE AND HAILEY IS STILL THERE????? COM'ON!!!!!! THIS IS FU!@#$NG CRAZY!!! I DON'T GET IT!!!! I REALLY DON'T!!! I NEED A DRINK TO GET OVER IT! WHEW!

    • Yeah of course! Haley is still there coz she's gonna win AI. go back to your cave, will you?

      • @ I love Haley are you a good friend of hers or something cuz anyone with 2 eyes can see that Haley girl was snickering at Pia's misfortune she's relieved Pia's off the show. Stop kidding yourself Haley's not that "nice"

  564. Total dissapointment!!! It seems american idol is no longer about true talent, but rather seems based on personalities. Pia should be there until the end.

  565. Words can express how shocked I'am about Pia being eliminated. I almost fainted with the result. But let's make a pact. Don't anyone vote for Jacob becuz he sucks and it should have been him leaving.I'm glad Stefano was safe but really?? Pia getting eliminated. It shud have been Jacob! Don't anyone vote for Jacob, please, I hate him!

  566. omg!omg!omg! i am beyond shocked, this is a joke! i am with the rest of the bloggers and will not watch the show anymore, pia was my #1 favorite, i voted for her since day one! and for this to happen, and the stupid judges wasted the one save on this guy that can't even sing. This result has really sadden and disappointed alot of america, as you can see by reading the blogs, and ruben, saying something about a fish, get a clue, you obviously need to clean the wax out of your ears, and to tgirl and all the rest of the women in america, i say pia went cuz the didn't get the women votes, not including myself, cuz if you really look at the situation. She is strickingly beautiful, has a perfect figure, and can sing the phonebook like nobodys business!! and women are just jelious of her! that is the only thing that makes sence!! Nothing else can explain this complete and total disapointment! I just cryed at the end see jennifer lopez starting to get emotional, and the other contestants crying, i bet there was not very many dry eyes in that studio tonight. And that iggy pop performance in my opionion was completely scary, and creepy! How unprofessional for a singer to get on stage and not even wear a shirt. Like being boastful and showing off, it was creepy enough the guy couldn't dance or have any stage presence that didn't look like he was high on something, out of all the performers in the world, they put this guy on a.i. to try, keyword-try; to entertain us. i am more entertained watching paint dry or the toliet flush, then watching this nutjob. that was terrible, and then to just make the night get worse, to vote pia off. it doesn't matter, all the exposure she has had, and has made connections no doubt, she will be a big star, just wait and see. nothin to cry about pia, you have a bright future.

    i don't know who in the world is voting out there in america, but it is either teenie boppers, or people that have hearing problems. i am just totally disgusted with this whole show right now!

    you watch america, this news is going to be all of the media, on ellen, on opera, on inside edition, all the late night shows, the morning shows and news news news. its pia mania now, watch!! she will have everyone talking about how wrong this was. i can't say anymore, i am sick at this point.

  567. I think america surely isnt voting on talent. Pia can" sang" and it was very heart breaking to see her go…. I really thought it was going to be a Pia vs Jacob show down this year….. that would have been a very difficult decision….. My wife and mother in law was crying….. They truly have felt the wrong person got elimanated…. What is america doingggggg we must stop voting on who we like or who looks good and vote on pure talent….. Its clearly america is not voting on talent……… We must from this point vote on pure talent and who is verstile and gifted…… I pray that one of the record producer sign her because the girl got skills…. And there have been some very professional producer on the show…. Like Rodney Jerkins from my hometown JERSEY…… hE DEFINTLEY know raw talent….. So i'm very confident she will get signed by someone………

      • OMG HOLD UP… No wonder pia got voted off wit loser like u who dont knw the difference between politics n talents… this has nothin at all to do wit obama at all so lets leave presidents out of it cuz if really wanna go there we can do that… what was bush other then a thorn…

  568. I tried numerous times to vote for Pia, and it was always busy. Maybe people couldn't get through. Maybe it was the comments that the judges kept making, especially Jennifer. I love Jennifer, and I understood that she was preping Pia for that 2hour concert, but the not-so-savy teen voters probably took it for negativity. That said, I bet the judges are sorry that the wasted their save on Casey………

  569. the bottom three should have been Jacob.Stefano and Paul….Pia are you kidding me?was it a late April fools joke? did Ryan mix up the names???

      • Lots of us picked that same bottom 3. This result is really inexplicable. Well actually, no it isn't. It's because of millions of 10-to-15-year-old girls voting hundreds if not thousands of times during the entire two hours after the show. That makes it the "cutest boy" competition, not a singing competition.

  570. The voting should next year to be for bottom three with the Judges deciding which one goes home, while not perfect it would be a bit fairer.

    This is a total disgrace about popularity and not talent which it seem the guys have the advantage year after year.

    • I think that it should be recording artists that vote. They wont pick the shaggy dogg or the cry baby, or even the dead rose coat that never smelled fresh. This is basically a lost cause Idol doesnt ever get it right, Well maybe twice. Other wise its tweeny boppers voting on looks not talent. This will be idols last season, so please hurry and get it over, but wait its summer and why sit and watch bad tv when you can explore out doors!!!!

  571. Figures. Why should we expect anything rational from an American electorate, given the collective dimwittery it demonstrates in less important contexts – like last year's mid-terms for Congress?

  573. Pia is #1 American Idol. They should bring her back. She has the voice and is the voice. I hope one day Pia will make it big. You go girl! You need to try out for Canadian Idol cause you will make it for sure. Please bring her back!!!!!!!

  574. I think the judges were out of place with their comments on American's voting or not voting. I really felt sorry for the bottom two that were saved; as the judges' comments reflected that they should have gone home instead of Pia. How would you feel if you were one of the bottom three? Also, I would do away with the judges veto vote, since after all it is American's choice.

  576. It was indeed a shock. My eyes filled with tears. Loved all about Pia and thought she would go right to the top 2 at least. But I felt so so guilty and responsible because yesterday I did not vote. I tried several times but the line was busy and finally I gave up. So sorry. But, I am positive that some producer would have grabbed her voice by now. She has already won the hearts of many. She should be smiling and not crying at all.

  577. Anthony Gagliardi thinks this is the worst bunch of contestants of any season!!!!!! Well I hope he does quit watching, because he is obviously hard of hearing!!!

  578. Sad that PIA went home, did everyone see the smirk on Haley's face. Okay, the judges should change their mind and make Pia stay and Haley go home,,,,,CHANGE THE RULES!

    • I saw Haley smirk. She's lucky Pia is off. I think it should have been Casey or Stefano. Never in a million years would I have guessed Pia. It's just wrong!

    • excuse me? you're already equating that few second video to one's personality? duhhh Haley is soo sweet! and she's not lucky, she is GREAT! she is the best and will be this year's AI winner!

      • how is she sweet when she is smirkin when pia gets booted like r u serious haley should have been booted right then n there, like how would u feel if some1 smirked at ur for gettin kicked off of the show… r u forgettin that the AI contestents r suppose to be like a family. she was jus showin her jealously because deep down she knew if pia stayed she would b gone eventually

  579. I was very dissappointed at america's voting. This was absolutely not fair to Pia. She was suppose to be the next american idol. She has everything it takes to be the next american idol. My heart goes out to her. But god is good and I know he's looking down and watching out for her. Good luck to Pia and I know even without american idol she will become one of america's biggest artist in the near future!!! Sorry Pia but you will still do great!!!All the very best…

  580. What a shock Pia being sent home never should of happened she has one of the best voices, as far as her stage presence that's something she can learn…..The judges used their way save too soon Casey can sing but was never going to win this….others should of been voted off before her….and did not like when they panned over the other contestants the smug look on Haleys face……what a sad night

  581. PIA gone ?????????

    Poor, poor choice. No more Idol at our house. She is in a class far above the others. This is so very wrong.

    • this is what happens when the judges use the save to early in the competition. I bet they are rethinking that Casey save now!!!

      • I agree, They wastedd their save on Casey. He's horrible

        Love the Pia, but she'll do fine without idol.

  582. Only 1 vote per phone # should be counted and the judges should have more say in who's cut. Pia getting cut tonight is disgusting, she is the best and those there tonight know it (judges, audience, and contestants). One of those guys left (except Scotty) should have stepped forward and taken Pia's place as eliminated tonight. I know this couldn't be done, but that's the way I feel. They know she has more talent than they do. Stick with it Pia, you are the best and will be very sucessful.

    • they should do what dancing with the stars does.last night everyone should have gotten 9 votes.next week 8 and so on

  583. Way to go judges! You used that save way too early on someone that screams and growls. I agree that you should vote for who you want off, not who you want to save. This should not have happened tonight.

  584. Well….Looked like Pia was doing very well (best singer in the competition) before the wonderful "wisdom" of Jennifer to "stomp" more etc. Great advise Jennifer!!!

  586. Hey everybody,what happens in American Idol is a game they play,when your time is up your time is up ,face it we all have to leave sometime,everyone of the last 12 contestants will make it in show biz some how some where ,look at the past seasons,remember when Jennifer Hudson was sent home, Look at how well she has done and better than if she had won.But Pia deserved to be sent home tonight after last nights performances,shes a good singer BUT has no soul and I mean it.

      • jennifer hudson is not ugly n so what she is a heavy… she can sing reguardless of what any1 thinks shes gettin money now n ur jus a HATER….

  587. Pia was very average at best. We need a Simon Cowell type who would tell the singers that they are not that good. I was sick of hearing how wonderful Pia was when she was not. Next to go is Stefano which will break Jennifer's heart. He will be a Karoke star somewhere.

  588. This is the best thing for Pia. American Idol does not make you a star. She will write her own contract.

  589. i think we as fans should set up a web site and all of us not watch or vote for anyone till they bring her Pia back …they could say that there was a problem in the voting like they did one year ..i think if the producer are smart they will do that ..if not i think this is the last year for the show.. i know i will not ever watch it again

  590. The show is called American Idol; but to allow a voting process of non-professionals to be the final say so, is tragic! I understand wanting the public to have a say so, but I would suggest they allow the judges to have more than one save. My suggestion would be for the judges to have a save each week. If used, the following week two (must) go off. The following week the judges would again have the option of a save. If used, the next week two (must) go off. I love America, but America is a very racial and polarized society. (I'm just saying) These kids deserve a non biased shot at the title, so to speak. The present format does not provide this. With love&sincerity, Khamael Joseph

  591. Pia being sent home is a total rubbish result and I have to seriously question the viewers state of mind and intelligence. Pia is easily one of the top 4 on the show and should have made the finale for sure. A total joke and unfair on Pia big time.

  592. I am shocked that Pia got voted out I cried I could not believe it. If anyone knows how to sing and has great vocals it was her is'nt that what Idol is about the voice. Now it was the time to save someone like Pia not Casey. I was very very upset that he was saved because he does not have a nice voice and he was saved only because the judges like him alot shame shame shame on Idol Judges especially Jennifer, I am so upset at them the people voted him out and he should have stayed out.

    I am not watching this show anymore. I stopped watching Idol since last Idol David Cook won well deserved, and I was so excited to watch it now since Jennifer was selected to be one of the judges and have not stopped watching it since but now that Pia is not there and I see the way they are putting Halley down all of the time when she deserves to be praised highly for her exceptional voice yet they always put Casey in a pedastel especially Jennifer when she said…I would pay front row seat tickets to hear you sing, give me a break. I hope for halleys sake they get off her back. Like I said no more Idol for me. Goodbye….

  593. What would you expect when the judges don't make a distinction and critique of each performer's singing. They keep saying they are all so good. They set the stage and that is what happens. Simon would keep it real!

    • I know! It's like helllloooooo not everyone is good in AI! why don't they be honest and tell how fugly these people's voices are:

      Scotty, Stefano, Paul, Jacob

      I know right!!!!

  594. i can't belive that pia went home she was the best singer on the show,pia will do great because she is a great singer don't know if i want to watch the rest the wrong person went home.i will buy what ever cd she puts out much love n you will be missed good luck pia.

  595. well AI . . . hope your proud of yourself . . . after reading a lot of the comments on here , it looks like you just lost a bunch of viewers . . guess the TV rating will tell the tale next week . Paul is and has been the worst vocalist . . . looks like his pretty smile will get him into the finals since the little girls will vote for him . . . this is Daughtry all over again and such a shame . Pia , you are the best

  596. America voted..Everyone does not share the same opion of good entertainment..that makes good competition. I actually felt empathy to see a contestant sent ohome,, but also great empathy for the contestant who remained in the competition. He obviously was the choice or he would not still be in the running. He appeared to be tearful..I don't know which response was more devastating to the two. I would hope everyone could be objective to all the contestants.

    • your right. america voted and look at our country today. LOL LOL LOL! (obama, obama, change change.)

  597. The best vocalist not just from this season but in my mind all seasons put together has been voted off

    What a sad statement for what American Idol is trying to accomplish . I hope and pray Pia goes on to have a long and successful career . I for one will not watch the rest of this season . Just let it be known the most talented vocalist is now gone.

    Tonight American Idol has become a Joke( not about talent but about what appeals to 12 and 13 year old girls.)

      • I totally agree – if there is another season of AI they need to change the rules to avoid this happening again – e.g. judges and public votes combined like DWTS

  598. This has been the best (by far) American Idol season so far, but this is a very big blow to a great season. One comment, don't look for the big amount of votes 40 or 50 million. Have the contest that each person can only vote once. Another thing, as long as the youth vote, which is the majority, they will vote for who is popular, not who can sing.

    Very disapointing tonight. Not sure American Idol will survive for another season.

  599. Big mistake America! Huge!

    The judges should have never given the save to Casey, Its totally unfair.

    Dont worry Pia, you are the best!!!!!!!!

  600. You have got to be kidding me… Pia going home.. I blame the judges for saving Casey.. Way to early and he is terrible…. I will never watch Idol again

    • I'm with you.! American Idol is not about ART, is about how much you can move your BODY..Pia you are the BEST!!!

  601. I thought AI was really great this year the talent level is over the top and Tonites vote for Pia to leave when others staying clearly are less talented just makes me not want to watch the show any more. It seems folks are looking at the best to x so others will succeed who others wise wouldn't make it. I also think the process for american to send it there votes is broken and not user friendly.

  602. I don't know why the Judges on American Idol get so mad when somebody they like gets sent home. Somebody's got to go! All their doing is upsetting those that are safe & making them feel like crap for being safe. And then they say come on people you got to vote for your favorites if you wanna keep them here. Well apparently Pia Toscano isn't America favorite & that's why she's going home.

    All I ask is that the judges watch what they say and not hurt those that are safe

    • I agree with you. She was NOT America's favorite…they told her for WEEKS to change it up. The youth vote is holding Stefano and Paul….Finale is Scotty and James. Scotty wins.

      • what is it with scotty, he sucks, talk about no stage presence, and no fashion, if ya want to go there!

        and hello kris, pia obviousley was americas favorite, or all these blogs wouldn't be going crazy non stop tonight, including myself, that it was all wrong that pia left.

    • You must be one of the teenagers that voted tonight its OK some day you will know talent I hope.

  603. I AM SO PISSED OFF ABOUT THE VOTING RESULTS THAT MY FAMILY AND I WILL NEVER BE WATCHING THIS SHOW ANYMORE. DID YOU HEAR BRIAN AT THE END SAID PLEASE VOTE TELLING PEOPLE TO KEEP WATCHING THE SHOW. PIA THE PEOPLE THAT DIDN'T VOTE FOR YOU ARE TONE DEAF. PIA ARE BLESSINGS ARE WITH YOU AND WE ARE SURE THAT YOU WILL BE A SUPERSTAR!

  604. I do not believe this to be an instance that people failed to vote for Pia. I truly believe that someone successfully was able to interfere and tamper with the voting process last evening.

    I successfully telephoned and placed a fairly large number of votes last evening for contestants whom I believed should survive for next weeks competition. I placed a total of 60 votes for 5 contestants from approximately 11:15 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. without a single busy signal–all of my calls got through immediately. I the dialed the telephone number assigned for Pia for approximately 15-20 minutes, and was unable to get a single call through to vote! How is this possible–to be able to register every single vote attempted except for the person who allegedly had the least amount of votes????

    The producers of this program need to thoroughly investigate AT&T's phone records to ensure there was no tampering in this instance.

    I do not believe this is because people didn't vote; that lesson was learned with Casey 2 weeks ago.

    • ATTENTION – you are not the only one saying that… other folks on this site are saying they could not get through to vote for Pia… I think the producers will bring her back next week because of this – technical error not allowing people to vote for her. Something was wrong – no way Stefano could get more votes than Pia… I hope the show investigates this and if confirmed, she is back and 2 people are sent home, just like with the save night…

  605. there is nothing wrong with the show,it is what it is,you just need to vote for the person you like the best.

  606. Pia was and is the first real talent in years on the show. She has the whole package. Watch she'll receive a recording contract in 24-hours.

    • what? she looks like she's wobbling around on stilts when she moves around on stage. I've seen performing bears (no disrespect bears) with better stage presence then her.

    • I agree that is exactly what I told my husband. Pia is the the only true talent on AI. I am very disappointed, as this is the first year we have ever watched idol.

  607. Idol is a joke! This elimination tonight was horrendous and speaks volumes about the voting system that allows less talented like Jacob, Casey and Stefano to remain and Pia is sent packing. One satsfaction I can have tonight is knowing Pia will have a tremendous singing/entertainment career while all the others except for Scotty won't amount to anything much like David and Lee from the past two Seasons. The judges are to blame too for WASTING the only save so early and on Casey James. Forget watching this teeny bopper show.

  608. That just goes to show that the people voting are voting based on how cute they think stefano is. Pia is a diva. She should have won the competition. Stefano is a ok performer but pia is truly a class act.

  609. This season should not have been called American Idol, it should have changed this season to "American Niner" because everyone in the top nine is truly awesome and talented. I have watched every season and it has been easy for me by this point to pick a favorite and at this point I do not care who wins…..hate to see anyone go. I am leaning toward Jacob and Haley as my pick, but my hubby likes Scotty so it's not all teeny boppers rooting Scotty on.

  610. Pia gone? As far as I am concerned so is American Idol for 2011. I will not watch the rest. REALLY!!!! RECOUNT for PIA!

  611. America did not get it right this evening. Its so sad that a fabulous singer was sent home. Im Canadian and sure wished we could vote I know alot of us would be voting. Everyone I have talked to had tears in there eyes over the disbelievement of it all

    • I am also Canadian bring back Canadian Idol so we can show America how to vote for talent. We would never let someone like Pia go.

  612. I've missed Simon since the beginning. Now they have three Paulas all trying to be so sweet and nice to every contestant. Excuse me, but I thought this was a contest! – The judges should have known early on that Pia was amazing and should have held on to their save for a moment just like tonight. Pia was one of the very best this show has ever seen. Perhaps better then any of the winners they've ever had. What a huge mistake. She'll go far, but as for American Idol I wouldn't bet on it. I'm done. After watching it from the beginning I'm sick of it after tonight. I too will boycott their advertisers. The only true was to get the message across loud and clear.

  613. What happened to Pia is typical when there are hundreds of thousands of kids with cell phones that know absolutely nothing about music.this classy young lady WILL make it and is by far better than anyone in the competition,( her voice is flawless), not cutting them down because i think this is the best group of kids this year than any other year , they are all very talented but unfortunately someone has to go home!! Pia don`t worry girl some label is going to sign you and you will have a great musical career.

  614. PROTEST!!! AI is dead set on having a "young" Idol this…Toooo many should have been eliminatd before Pia!!! PROTEST!!!!

  615. Pia Toscano is the most talented contestant in the show this season . She will have a brilliant career without American idol. The voting results are devastating for Pia fans. I won't be watching this show again!

  616. Never watching Idol again ! Worst vote ever. Pia was the best vocal since Carrie Underwood. She is still going to make it big but Idol producers have got problems with the voting system. Something is NOT right.

  618. lawd someone pay off somebody BiG TiMe !!!!! I cant beleave this! On top of everything else the people Idol " PaYs " to sing on the show sould be voted OFF….Pia will be a star that a sure thing! Stefano cant sing a lick

    • Lady u are so right.This is got to be some network doing!! make u think if this aint all rigg anyways.

  620. That just goes to show that the people voting are voting based on how cute they think stefano is. Pia is a diva. She should have won the competition. Stefano is a ok performer but pia is truly a class act. Good pia you will have labels fighting over you. Look at Jennifer Hudson she didn't win and look at her now.

  621. I cant believe it they the fans are so stupid, paul should be gone notPIA!!!!

  622. The American Idol voting audience staged their own "shut down" this week: the shut down of any modicum of taste. Who's next? Jacob or Stefano? One by one all the good singers will be eliminated until we're left with Paul and Casey. Buh-bye, American Idol. A wasted season.

  624. Seriously? I wasn't a great Pia fan, but still… Stefano and Scotty (wishful thinking, I know) have to go first.

    This is why underage kids are not allowed to vote in political elections: they wouldn't vote for the best option, but just for the cutest.

    In any case, Pia should have stayed. She is an amazing singer and humble (and she is probably kicking herself for listening to those who-rightfully- told her to sing something other than a ballad)

  625. Pia's lucky! Now she can get on with life and get a real singing contract, not under the thumb of AI. She may be the most succesful contestant ever, and certainly the most successful not in the finals, even better than Jennifer Hudson. She undoubtedly has the "whole package" – voice, looks and grace.

  626. It is very unfortunate that another excellent singer is let go way too soon. I think the voting structure should be reviewed – if you vote for your favorate example Scottie then 85% is his. then the rest trickle down however the meny votes going for the favs means nothing. Stephano, Paul and Jacob are the least talented but based on the JUDGES reviews they were mentioned as stars and unforgetable… Pia was mentioned as good BUT Jennifer said that she needs some lessons on dancing on stage – people listened and did not vote in her favor, real shame. America lost a very talented, sophisticated LADY… not just a pop star!

    • Next year the voting should be for bottom three with the Judges deciding which one goes home, while not perfect it would be a bit fairer and gives a better reason to have Judges, they get paid well to handle the add pressure to do this.

      This is a total disgrace about popularity and not talent which it seem the guys have the advantage year after year.

  627. this is a classic dilemma of a waste of "saving power". judges probably want to bang their heads on the wall for using it too early.

    • actually they were right in saving him… it was again a case of WHAT are the KIDS voting for??? a pop star..not talent… unfortunately he is not a fashion idol! but a talented singer…

  629. can't you people see that you all disagree with each other. you can hardly blame anybody because everyone votes for who they think is best and the one with the least votes goes home. what part about voting do you not understand???

    • GOOD FOR YOU…. it s the voting that shoudl CHANGE!!! maybe vote on WHO should go home???

  630. I'm so disappointed in america! I watch American Idol every year and look forward to it every week but now its a joke…. Whats with voting all the females off? Pia you were my favorite much love to you I hope to hear a record out by you in the near future.

  631. Hey, they encouraged her to for once to not sing a ballad. And what happened? She got the boot, just like Thia. Pia can only sing ballads. Well you know what even I can sing ballads.

  633. Goodbye idol! America spoke and just freed up 2.5 hours a week for me. I will not watch the remainder of this pitiful outcome. Give me a break, Paul and Stefano should have manned up and traded places with Pia

  634. PIA IS THE BEST ONE…. Parents DON'T LET YOUR KIDS VOTE… THEY ARE SCREWING UP AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!

  635. I for one will not watch American Idol after tonight. What I will watch is the rating tank. Once again the people that get voted off will be famous and the winner well look at the history of American Idol. thought you were going to make a come back this year I was wrong. Good bye American Idol. Can't wait to support Pia to the top.

  637. This is a travasty that Pia was voted off. She is absolutely the best female vocalist this season. Pia I hope for you the success that came to Jennifer Hudson when she was eliminated early.

  638. absolutely not! wtf just happened:( I do have to say that she was a lady about it!! Props to Pia for that!

  639. Stefano???, Jacob???, or even Paul, I would have believed. I get it, the people (Pia's fans), thought she had it in the bag, so did I.

    I do know this, whomever you love, you better… use every last vote you can, 50 on line.

  640. Pia rocks, and she got disqualified?????? thats not fair, pia should have stayed and won american idol, and idol has lost the 8 viewers in my family due to dumbness, the judges should have the final word not the people because the people are not always smart, im very upset and will never watch the show again until there are some changes in the idol business, im very upset and almost had a heart attack due to the disqualification of Pia.

  642. Shock! I think a lot of voters decided someone else was voting for Pia so they didn't vote for her. They assumed she was safe. WRONG!

  643. I really don't agree with the results. I tried to vote for Pia over 10 times last night and I kept getting a recording saying all circuits are busy. I was able to vote for Lauren just fine but I couldn't get thru to vote for Pia. I think something was wrong with the phone lines for her #? I think it was too bad that they used the one save for Kasey if they didn't they could have used it for someone who really deserved it.

    • FOX ,DID YOU FIX THE VOTE? ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING THE COULD NOT GET THREW TO PIA #

    • My cousin had the same problem voting for Pia last night but I was able to vote with no problem on computer but limited to 50 votes.

      Thought it was just that so many were voting for her it was hard to get it.

  645. Is there an opportunity for common sense to step in? The judges are right, the bloggers are right – the teenie boppers are wrong. Pia is one of the top 2 or 3 talented voices this year. I lose respect for programs that make BIG mistakes like this.

  646. There is something wrong with the last 9 elimination results!! Pia, who has the best voice, best performance, who proved her ability to sing any song, was eliminated!!!! Paul, who is a Rod Stewart wannabe, is still on the show. I don't think I will be watching the rest of this season. Like I said, there is something wrong.

    • I totally agree with you. paul or jacob should have gone home well before pia she has so much talent she should have been the top 3 for sure.

  647. IT's a tv show and America votes. Thats why you have crazy results. Maybe more people than usual were busy working watching other shows and using the DVR this week for whatever reason and did not vote. It's just what happens. No one is ever safe. Randy said it best. No one is ever safe on this show. That all said I think it's one of the reasons the show keeps going every year. It generates talk and ratings. The old "Any publicity is good publicity" holds true. Shocking results = ratings. It happens every season and everyone is always shocked.

  648. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE JUDGES PRAISE ALL OF THE BAD SINGERS. YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT REAL. AMERICAN IDOL DESERVES THIS. I WILL NEVER WATCH THE SHOW AGAIN, I AM REMOVING IT FROM MY DVR. IF EVERYONE REMOVES THE SHOW FROM THEIR DVR, THEY WILL GET THE MESSAGE. BY THE WAY, DID YOU SEE HALEY LAUGHING? WHAT A CLASS ACT.

    • Too true Joe! I felt the same way about the judging. Whereas as the bad f'g singers are getting praised for one thing or the other, a singer like Mia just kept getting dogged about her performance. JLo was f'g jealous. She ain't half the artist Pia could be and has been lucky! ckuF the AI and the f'g judges and their BS.

    • Beore you get your post deleted for all caps, Haley was not laughing. Not one of them were laughing. They were all in shock.

    • If people were letting the judges influence their voting then Pia would not have been voted off. They did nothing short of attempting to push persuasive vote in Pia's direction. They always have appeared to Pia biased. One time stating "performance of the night" and "in it to win it". Between balladering and no stage personality, Pia voted herself off. If America was taking the Judges for more than their two cents, they have voted off Stefano or Lauren for last nights reviews, Stefano more than once, Paul twice, etc. These reviews by the judges may have some weight but in reality they are not 100% weighted reviews. America sees what it sees….Pia was given a great justice by the judges on more than one occasion. She rarely took their advice, and this may have been her demise. The judges actually got her into the top 10. And most likely into a record contract with their keen ear to just the singing talent. And that is what most of you are so strongly bent on…the singing talent only.

  649. The results didn't surprise me one bit. The judges' bull-ckufing-reactions is what pisses me the ckuf of the most! They shouldn't be f'g surprised when all they did week after week was generally piss on Pia's performance while praising everyone else. The judges continued being unnecessarily overly critical of Pia's performances and her downfall can be blamed squarely on their shoulders. Come the ckuf on! I hope they cannot sleep tonight and then some.

    • you got it sooooo wrong. She should have worked on her stage performance much much more. Got sick of seeing her arms reaching up from left to right during ballads and the Tina thing, she had no idea what part of the stage to turn to….over it!!!

  650. omg……….. pia toscano was eliminated……whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt…..

    she is my bet to win in AI….. how could this be….

    i'm one big fan of her…..pia i will support you even though your eliminated hope to have an oppurtunity to make an album your great pia….

  651. I tried voting and could not get through. Was there a problem with the phones?? This is so wrong!!

    • Stefano should have gone home. I tried calling 3 times in a row and said it was busy, but the 4th time I finally got through.

    • I said the same thing I tried to call more than ten times and I couldn't get thru but I had no prob getting thru to vote for Lauren once. I was so mad that I couldn't vote for Pia* but from what others say I guess we should have voted online.

    • i don't get this, lots of blogers are saying they couldn't get thru on the phones, i voted every week for pia, and i got thru first time everytime, anybody response??

  652. PROTEST!!! AI is intent on having a "young" AI winner… Too many should have gone before Pia… PROTEST!!

  653. Well, again my favorite was eliminated and again the best singer loses out to clearly inferior competition. I thought I'd give Idol one more try with the new judges but even they can't offset the ballot stuffers. Goodbye Idol but Good Luck to Pia whose talent will hopefully be seen again!

  654. It was obvious from the first week that Pia had a voice that could keep you spellbound every moment. I have lost respect and confidence in the voting process and will no longer watch any of the season episodes. The judges are exceptional!

    • @ Dee: Right on brother or sister.

      @ Juan: Not sure how to interpret your comment but it sounds like you f'g suck big hairy meatballs day and night! Damn f'g right spellbound!

      • Hey, blame JLo she keeps saying that Stfano's prformance is way over the top.

  655. The only reason I watched Idol this season was someone called me and said vote for Pia. I watched and agreed . Idol is officially over for me.

  656. As much as I hate to say it, I totally called it for Pia. She's been one of my favorites from the very beginning & thought she would end up in final two. But, here's my thought: Everyone else that is still performing, improves every week from practicing and their private consultations, while Pia has really been just staying the same & staying in her safe place. Her wrong choice of song,outfit and her placement in the lineup last night finally caught up with her lack of progress. When you watch the performances, all of the contestants really demonstrate their feelings & emotions, except for Pia. She's an absolute talent & has a powerhouse voice, so I hope she will find her way in this business.

    • Pia really picked the wrong song and wore the wrong clothes. Tina always had the short skirts and stomped around on stage; she brought some attitude with her. Pia has never had Tina's life experiences and in all honesty, this week she really didn't deliver. That said, her previous performaces should have kept her in the contest.

      • lyle, first off, this isn't a fashion show, its a singing compittion. With regards to what pia was wearing. and how can you know what pia's life experiences have been!

  657. I was really shocked by the outcome of tonights show,I cried, I thought Pia had a beautiful voice and is just a beautiful person, but to Pia dont let this bring u down keep ur head up and u will get ur blessings soon! i thought u were great………….! and may god bless u always!

  658. Hey let's face it, Pia sucked. The judges were way too kind to her all season. She got what she deserved.

  659. Something was definitely amiss tonight with the results. According to the "vote for your favorite performance" poll…Jacob, Paul and Stefano had the lowest percentages. Although Pia was not my favorite to win she is in my top 5. Jacob should have gone home, especially after that arrogant remark he made last night. Boo AI…and that horrible performance by that shirtless guy…Is AI attempting to sabbotoge their own program… Just awful.

  660. I may be 53, but I have four kids from 26 to 8 and Pia was a tremendous talent. Stefano and Paul are solid, but with far less natural ability. Too bad Simon is not here, as he used to say, "this is a singing competition", and Pia can flat out sing. She will run circles around most of these other finalists in her career, and she should have been in the top 3!

    This has become all about popularity and girls ages 16 to 21. Sad with the quality of the judges finally right, and with amazing talent in all the contestants this was a total bad call!

  661. Pia was boring, bland. Her songs all sounded the same. Nice looking, but "blah". Judges were right in saving Casey, he has talent.

    • Joyce how old are you? While I agree Casey has talent, Pia will be recording for years like Katherine McPhee. Where is the guy who beat her for Idol that year? He is singing at State Fairs! He was not a singer, he was a performer. Read what the experts are going to say. Pia was not the worst person in this competition at this point!

      • yes you are so right. Pia will be musically alive while Jacob croons in the choir while thrusting his pelvis in the air like a humping dog.

    • And how blah is Scotty? And yet he still gets the highest percentage of votes on this site! Popularity not ability is taking over this year.

      • The show is called "idol". People are voting according to who they idolize and not according to abilty. I think I'm officially done watching. I took a break last year and I should not have started watching again!

  662. I believe the voting system is not working this season. Pia was the one of the top 4 this season. Never expected this result. What a disappointment. Don't want to watch anymore!

  663. tonight hurit to much for pia someting has to be doneto chang this programe . PIA DID NOTRECIVE A FEAR SHOTTHIS REALLY SOOOOOOOOOKS

  664. well, vote paul, casey & jacob OFF. they should be gone…anyhow, this was a tragedy. words cannot describe

  665. I was personally tired of Pia. Sure she's pretty, and yes she can sing, she has no dynamic though,she is boring. I would have much rather seen Jacob gone, he's much too cocky.

    Dont worry ALL OF THEM are going to get signed to a label. At this piont (once you reach the top 10) youre guarenteed to be famous. I'd bet this isnt the last we've heard from that little spoiled hawaiian chick either.

    I refuse to vote anymore, I realized that there are people that literally sit around after the show and text for 2 hours straight. Really?

    So the 50 million votes actually come from hundreds of thousands of people, not millions…hummmmmm. I still have my favorites…

  666. Baddddd, very baddddd. Pia was the best from the beginning!!!!!!

    By the way how this vote thing work? It was Jacob, Lauren and Mc. Donald who had the lower votes. How could Pia and Stefano went to the top three????

    • thats too easy, you can only vote ONCE in the poll, for AI you can vote thousands of times.

    • No, really Pia had very limited talent. It was the judges who kept raving about her every week and that was undeserved.

      • face it fk face, your in the minority, when 10 out of 10 people are all saying pia was the best! Duh as charlie sheen says.

  667. Something went very wrong tonight…America should still weigh in/email and try to right this wrong…Pia should not be going home…America knows this and the judges know this…let Idol know they need to fix this…Pia deserves more time on the show…

  668. I hope someone good signs this girl because I will buy her cds. I wont be watvhing the show anymore. This has really turned me off. I planned to be home to watch it every wednesday and thrusday but I am done……If it wasnt for Steven Tyler I wouldnt care to ever see it again. Sorry Steven but I am so pissed off with that garbage that I am done. If I was a judge that would also turn me away and let some other person deal with this sh!t.

    Im not usually this vocal BUT this is crap!!!!!

  669. yes american idol needs to change the rules, is not fear, i thing the judges must be part of the selection

    • Yes, I totally agree that the competition should be run in a manner more consistent with "So you think you can dance"' In that show the public votes determine the bottom three – they perform one last time – and the judges make the decision. I also agree with the earlier statement that the judges should have been honest in their assessments rather than praising everyone all the time. For what Paul did to the Johnny Cash song he should have been sent to prison!

  670. she should get another chance she has rocked every week America is retarded if they think that was the right choice for this week well i hope she gets a deal from someone else would like to go see her on tour one time she has a great voice and does a good job with the show I hope some realizes this and does something with her

  671. This is the last time we in this household will watch American Idol. Nothing left to watch for.

  673. and you people are crazy-Paul is amazing and deserves his spot! Haters keep hating..your making him famous!

  674. sad……dis to pia..THIA WERE ELIMINATED LAST WEEK..NOW ITS PIA….SO UNFAIR THE JUDEGED..ITS MEAN…THEY DONT WANT BALLLAD…OH MY OH MY GOSH………………………..BRING THIA AND PIA PLSSSS…TO THE JUDGED..STOP FAVORITISM..

    JENNIFER-WHO U WANT TO WIN..? IF UR FAVORITED IN BOTTOM WHO WANT TO GO HOME.?

    RANDY-TELL US HU IS UR FAVORITED../ AND WHU U WANT TO WIN…? IF HE GOT LOWEST VOTED… U WILL SAVE HIM…AND CHOOOSE OTHER WHU U TO GO OUT..?

    STEVEN..-WHO IS UR BABY? WHAT DO U LIKE TO THE CONSTESTANT..OVER CONFIDENCE..? SHOUTING? LIKE A ROCK STAR LIKE U..?STOP THE STUDIPITY JUDGED..U LOST OUR VOTED..OUR TIME…!!!!!

  675. I'm extremely shocked that Pia is eliminated.She was one of the most amazing singers on Idol and yet she's eliminated?!She is extremely talented!America got the vote wrong.

  676. Are you kidding I just watched Pia get voted off.I just cannot believe it she has to be one of the best singers I have heard in this whole competition I am so so disappointed, I can only hope that somebody out there will do something to get that girl the career in music that she so deserves,I would be first in line to buy her CD.Again what a terrible injustice to her, if I was able to vote for her I would have but I am a canadian citizen and I am not able to vote in this competition,or at least not that I am aware of.My heart goes out to Pia and I really hope that we can all hear from that that beautiful voice of her's again from her own CD one day.

    Sincerely Dianna

    HighRiver Alberta,Canada

  678. Just watched as Pia was sent home.What a shame. I personally think that the judges should decide up until the last three. I think I may be through with American Idol.Obviously the voters don't know talent.

  679. This was an injustice to the most talented individual in the group. I feel there should be an extra save for the judges to use. She will become the most famous of the group!

  680. In past seasons I have watched the voters cling to an undeserving competitor for one reason or another. Eventually as the competition grew tougher these people were weeded out and the finalists proved they deserved to be in the last few shows. What will idol do for the rest of this season? In a voting result that seems impossible to believe the singer with the most talent and potential as an entertainer (thought this was the purpose of the the show) is sent home in mid season. I for one will not need to watch the remainder of the season, possibly the next as well. Whoever wins this year will receive a gift. A gift from block of voters with little appreciation for real talent. Be sure to pick up Pia's first gold CD. BYE BYE idol. It was fun, for a while.

  681. If AI did it for publicity, (i.e., rigged it) then they shot themselves in the foot! I'm not watching it anymore, it's a farce.

  682. I hate Jacob!!!!!!!!!!! He needs to be the next one to leave. Gosh, he thinks he is so freakin all that. Please people, let's target Jacob and send him home. Please, don't anybody vote for him. I mean it!!!!!

    • you need to get real, you keep saying the same thing over and over, jacob is the best vocal on here besides pia, and thia, which are now gone, big mistake!

      hey regarding your hate and anger, think of it this way, anger is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die! It only hurts the anger one.

  683. I alway's made it a point to get home to watch idol. But after tonight Idol is no more. Pia has a GREAT voice, the say they gave away to Casey should never had happened. Now the one person that needed the save is going home. American Idol is a joke.

  684. whew! this thread will break the americanidolnet's comments record high…. reactions kept pouring in!!!

  685. So I think people are wrong saying they should vote on who should be sent home.. If it were like that then people would vote who they hated, people who they assumed cocky, or even a more evolved reason like voting for someone who poses a threat to who they think is hot. Lol, no perfect system, but maybe 1 vote per household is a start..? Or maybe just like presidential elections with the electoral college.. Also the judges should have at least made a commet saying hey stefano they are not, and we are not saying you should have went.. We are saying pia should have stayed..

  686. I think Pia got robbed. America got it wrong. The only two best singer on the show was Pia and Jacob. I think Jacob will go home next week , since

    Pia was send this week.

  688. The judges over-reacted! Demeans those left. Who did they want to go home. Every week someone has to leave & they act like they should all get to stay. Get real!

    • Carolyn, I thought the same thing. If they act that way it means they think others are below her talent level. Somebody's got to go home. My thought is that the others have a lot of fanatical fans that vote for a solid two hours for "their" idol and Pia did not have that base. She is very very good for sure and think she will do better than most of the other 9 in her professional career.

  689. Seriously? This show has lost all validity. If the public buys this outlandish removal of undoubtedly the best singer on the show, then they deserve to be subjected to the remainder of the season. This is supposed to be a singing competition; I'll be lining up to buy Pia's CD when it comes out and NOT wasting anymore of my time being subjected to more so-called American Idol!

  690. Pia was number one to any of the other contestant in my book! There was definitely an error in the voting. I sang all my life and know a good voice when I here one. You have upset a 93 year old woman and I wanted to express my anger to America for making a big mistake. I want Pia back. She should be the winner!

  691. This is not American Idol's fault, it is the fault of those that don't take time to vote. Now if Laura #25. is right and there was a something wrong with her line she should be able to have another chance. Then next week two people would be illuminated again.

    There are a lot of talented people this year. I for one thought Pia and James would be the last standing for the title. She is by far the most talented girl on the show with Lauren right behind her. I sensed the gladness in Haley's look tonight when Pia's name was announced.Because of that I will put her on the bottom of my list.

    I wish Pia all the best. She is everything an American Idol should be , talented, beautiful and wholesome. She is a brunette Carrie Underwood. It is to bad the judges don't have the last say. This is a lesson for us middle age viewers to vote! It could make the difference!

  692. First, this year has been the best AI since the beginning. Randy has become a much better judge, Jennifer and Stephen have brought so much with feeling to complete the judging panel–best ever!!! If the others came back, they would not be welcome. I do believe the role that Jimmy has played has also been refreshing, not only to the contestants, but also the fans.For Pia, I feel the fans thought she was safe and failed to vote. In all arenas, she is probably the most talented of all. However, the rest of the candidates are so equally talented that it is hard to choose a favorite. Tia will probably be fine in the end, she will not have all the contractual agreements to meet be the winner of American Idol….she should have been with her talent.Hopefully, some producer will sign her up without hesitation. She is a STAR!

  693. The moment that the Judges saved Casey I knew they had made a huge mistake. He was not worth wasting the save because there were so many better singers in the show including Pia. I blame two things – teenie boppers voting for the cute boys and judges who did not take their job seriously in order to save the most talented and possible Idol. I'm done! Unless AI brings Pia back with a rule change, I'm not watching anymore because she was the Winner and whoever wins now will really only be our second choice!

  694. I predicted it would be Pia. She has no soul. Good voice, and she would be best singing the national anthem at baseball games. Great voice for that kinda thing. She has a good future ahead of her, including shampoo commercials.

    • Everyone, we have to target Jacob rite now and send him packing next week. I can't stand his guts and his arrogance pisses me off. Don't anybody vote for Jacob because he sucks. Don't vote for him!!!!!!!!! Isn't everone else tired of Jacob's arrogance? And can you believe he is still in the competition and not Pia? I'm sad for Pia. Jacob, if your reading this, your going home NEXT!!!!

  697. This is a shame that the rules of this competition would enable a talent like Pia to go. The judges messed up by using the pass too early and the show does not enable America to make a mistake as the competition gets smaller and smaller. This result with Pia leaving calls into question the validity of this show and I will not be watching. The best talent is not going to win. Shame on you American Idol. Bye! Bye1

  699. We will not be watching the show any longer, Pia is the winner in our eyes. Pia we hope you go along way with your singing career, at least you will not have to thank american idol when you win all of your awards.

  700. Sorry. America got it right….it was too little too late. It was not that she could not sing, rather the same old-same old boring ballads….no spark…good but just boring.

    • that was not a balad – she sang Tina Turner, and was commended by the judges that she broke out of her balads. Were you watching?

    • Pia took on songs that no one else could have pulled off and unlike past seasons you never heard a negative comment about how the song was too big for her. She is in the same class as the "Ballad singers" she took on and will be as big a star as they have been……

  701. the power of the little tweens voting for cute boys regardless of talent. Judges should have veto power. Why are they called judges if no power? Sad to see a relieved Haley, everyone else looked shocked, she looked relieved. Shame on you.

    Shame on the show to allow 13 and 14 year olds to decide. No longer going to watch the show. Not alone, just read the tweets, every third one or so is saying the same -not watching anymore. Why waste my time ?

  702. American Idol just became a joke in my eyes by eliminating the BIGGEST,BEST most incredible voice I have seen come across that stage in many seasons!! America should NOT be allowed to vote if they are not capable of seeing the trees for the forest!!!! I have watched my LAST episode of this POPULARITY COMPETITION. OUTRAGEOUS !!

    • Unbelievable. Pia was the best tallent this show has had in several years. The show has become a farce. I will not be watching any more…So long American Idol. And yes, I did vote for Pia.

  703. An unbelievable shocker tonight! Pia I was sure you would win it all! I agree with another persons comment that said everyone should only be able to vote once. A sad night for me. Good luck in the future Pia, I hope that you rise above the vote and go on to be number one in the charts.

  704. I am shocked! How did this happen and why? She has a beautiful voice and look at her…WOW! I agree we need a re count! Or I wish us voters could get one save like the judges. I don't understand it…she was the best female and my favorite. I wish you the best of luck Pia and I too will buy your cd! REALLY AMERICA!!!

  705. THIA AND PIA…………………..AND STEFANO…THE BEST FOR ME THESE SEASON!!!!!!-thiafano fan-

  706. Pia is a super star already. She shouldn't feel bad….look at Jennifer Hudson…a loser on Idol and a super star with not only music awards but an Oscar!! Pia will do just as well with that beautiful talented voice and a lovely personality!

    • Jennifer is a versatile performer. Pia is not. Having a good voice is not enough these days.

  708. Watched from Canada. With Pia voted out, the show really doesn't make any sense. I'm confident that Pia will go places and I will certainly be buying her albums. As for American Idol, 2011, I'm not watching it anymore this year. I suspect the show's ratings will drop considerably. Too bad for the major sponsors…..Ford and Coke

  710. I am so saddend by tonights results. I love Pia ! She is one classy lady ! I hope she gets a call soon with someone picking her up. I will promise I will buy her CD. This is just wrong ! All of the talent has been good this year and it has been very hard but geeshhhhh Pia gone, no way ! This is just wrong !

  711. wrong choice america Pia vs Jacob would have been a show down……… Ya heard ma……..

  712. Pia going home is not a surprise, she sings great, but she has no stage presents. No movement just singing. I feel the judges disrespected poor Stefano, if they were so upset with Pia leaving then they shouldn't have used their save so early. Jennifer and Randy were wrong for saying they were upset about Pia leaving. Not right, disrespect not only Stefano, but the other contestants. Somebody has to go home, they say they are all so good, so what's the problem. Does it really matter who goes home? I'm just saying.

  714. My prediction was for PIA to be on Top5 with Scotty, James, Casey and Lauren or Hayley. I hope votes counting was correct.While I dont go against VOTING, but this is indeed unfair to a deserving singer like PIA.

  715. yay! i was hoping for pia to be eliminated. yeah, she's got a good voice. but she's not an outstanding performer. she doesn't know how to move onstage, has no presence. she's old fashioned and boring. just my opinion.

  716. I think that its a shame that one of the best singers on the whole show is being sent home. I think yall should recount the votes because there is something majorly wrong with yalls voting system. Pia was an excellent singer and sending her home was one of the worst decision made on the show.

  718. Yes…American really missed up this week, but again the judges screwed up first by using their one save way too soon! As for Casey, Jacob, Paul…so boring, already tired of seeing them sing (if you can call it that). Go Pia, you will be great way past AI.

  720. I'm glad the judges used their save for Casey instead of saving it for something like this.

    What MORONS!!!!!!

    SIMON would not have voted to save Casey.

  721. This is so unreal. The best talent in a long time is gone. The save was taken way to early and on someone who doesn't stand a chance on winning. We will hear from Pia in the near future,and she will over shadow the winner when it comes to climbing the charts. Pia hang in there,I'll be waiting in line for your first CD. Still in shock….

  722. WTHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pia by far the best talent on the show. might have to agree with Bryce the judges do influence the votes so next time watch what you say or we might loose another talent too soon. Pia good luck to you and i'll be seeing you at the grammies.

    P

  723. My prediction was for PIA to be on Top5 with Scotty, James, Casey and Lauren or Hayley. I hope votes counting was correct.

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    Boy, a lot of pointer finger tonight. If people would have spent as much time and energy voting last night as are typing on this blog right now, they wouldn't B & moaning

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  725. America what did you do ! We are canadian and watch the show every week we should be able to vote for the voice. We dont know any of the contestants personally so I think the vote would be accurate.Pia should have never been voted off tonight she is one of the best singers there.I really think that each household should only be allowed to vote so many times.that way everybody has a chance to vote.I feel the way that the voting is done its not by the voice but how many people know the contestant. If you come from a large town you have lots of vote were has a small town you get alot fewer that's why there should be a limit to how many vote each household can give.I will buy Pia's records that more then I can say for Stephano & Jacob. Bad choice America!!!

  726. this is the judges fault! They said everyone was great last night when there was some mediocre performances. As you can see america needs guidance. j lo is crying when she raved about stefano performance. He body of work clearley at the bottom etc. The jannis song was lipstick rock. no she did not deserve to go home but say thats what we have been looking for etc. last nights judges said so many people were in it to win it. even jaccobs song last night was not his best just say it. Also he just pissed america off with his comments. yo jaccob who is looking in the mirror tonight. Dont sing a song for moral reasons and the give us pelvic thrusts in an ice cream uniform last night. judges wake up and judge. stop pushing for your favorites stop telling america how great the contestants are and start judging. j lo get some guts and say some things that are critical.. dawg you got alot of experience here lead the group. tyler quite honestly you are a ton better as comic relief then paula who was just an indiot on the panel. start using your musical talent and judge. not a surprise the judges set this up the prior night they did it with casey the night before.. but he actually had some awkward performances…

    • Wake up judges!! Last night every singer was awesome and great. Vocals were great. Performances were great. What do they expect. We are voting for who we want to like because they are great. We really need a Simon on the panel. Tyler is another Ellen and JoLo is like Paula. Randy has even become softer. START JUDGING, unless they are all great.

  727. Poor Stefano…I felt so sorry for him with the judges making such a big deal over Pia being the one to go home right in front of him. How rude!!!

  729. What's wrong with America?!! I am totally and completly shocked!!! There's a lot of incredible talent this year! Howerver, Pia and Scotty have the best voice's out of all of the other contestant's. I really don't even want to watch the show next week! I AM SO ANGRY!!!!!!

  730. really we need to stop and think where voting on the next american idol…… Not a popularity thing the girl can sanggggggggggggg…….. She's awesome……..

  732. Tonight was a huge dissapointment and I have had it with America's poor voting. Once again a bunch of young teenage girls have clearly taken over the vote, mistaking god given vocal talent. This is a huge mistake in voting Pia off out of the contest. People think Paul and Stefano can sing better than Pia…are you freaking kidding!!!!

  733. I couldn't wait to see PIA every show because she stood out even over Carrie Underwood with her singing talent. I love the show but I will no longer be watching this season because all who are left will not go far in the industry as I would never listen to them anyways. Oh and by the way…..they used the save on the wrong one!

  734. PIA Really!?

    America must have gotten mixed up with the #'s or better yet, maybe it was American Idol. When she sings, it is magical! I would gladly buy her album right now!

  735. So many comments on how it's the young girls voting that is deciding who goes home. My husband and I are in our 60's and we watch all the time…and vote. So do my parents, who are in their 80's. I know of many older people who watch and vote, so don't assume it's just young kids. And by the way, most of us are voting for Scotty…nice clean cut kid with a beautiful voice.

  736. NOW we all have favorites but take a look at the way Idol works..Not Only must You Be able to sing need to have stage presents and spunk. Well..Most of this years performances singing not to bad most of the season. For all our favorites however there are some who are moving ahead on stage presents and full entertainment not just singing. The bottom 3 tonight just do not have full stage entertaintment..and we just saw what happened. And last night was not that wonderful in outfit and dance for Pia. I hope everyone who has favorites left in the compitition good luck! P.S. Judges were out of place tonight, disrespectful to the others! I am surprised they didn't say they should not have saved Casey!;(

  738. Beside the ridiculous loss of Pia on tonights' show, who is the producer who is hiring the talent. I was embarrassed by the shirtless jumping freak – that is not talent. This is a family show and that display was not appropriate for AI.

  739. Let's show them how mad we are about Pia!

    EVERYONE who is mad about Pia DO NOT VOTE OR WACH NEXT WEEK!

    It will be like A partition or a sit out!

  740. Pia voted off? I guess no one sees the way results can be fixed. Let's see. You can text your vote ONLY if you have AT&T, and the phone lines are busy late into the evening.

    Yes! And You probably believe wrestling isn't fixed.

  741. Okay, is Pia talented..check, is she beautiful..check-check! But will America be able to look at themselves in the mirror after this decision?! Jacob needs to check himself, PIA should be there and Jacob should've been sent home to reflect on his words while looking at himself in the mirror!

    • i do! but you also have to admit that there are less talented (than pia) contestants who are still inthe running!

    • I think Pia was very sweet, not boring. She could outsing any of the contestants. Just because she didn't act like a slutty looking person doesn't mean she was boring. She was in front of millions of people. You don't even know her.

    • yeah, she is so boring. she lacks showmanship, stage presence, movement on stage. american idol isn't just about singing.

      • Yes that is true, but when you have the voice of an angel and sing the songs that she was born to sing, you don't need to move around on stage that much! Most music is listened to, and not watched anyway! I would rather listen to her than watch any of the others moving around like a bunch of clowns!

    • Boring? Really? Is it her beautiful smile, sweet personality, sensitivity or her magical angelic voice?

  743. OMG! I thought Pia would go farther than Haley! UHHHH. She was ROBBED. It should have been Jacob. This was a shocker. It startled me a little, literally.

  744. This is not right pia was the best singer on the show. I'm so upset i cryed when she song her last song. It should have come down two Pia, Scotty,and lauren. I think that there screwing with the vote's. they should let the american people see the vote's for each contestant's each week. Pia we love you and I know your grand father is so very proud of you we all are. I dont think ill watcher the show any more. this makes me sick.love you Pia we wont you back.

  745. Revolting result. Too bad the voters aren't required to pass some kind of aptitude test. Whoever invented the universal vote should be cancelled or impeached or something.

  746. Pia was the best of this show. It is totally unfair that she was sent home, this only shows that the people who voted are complete ignorants. Tonight this show lost its punch and I am no longer interested in it. American Idol must change its voting policies to offset the stupidity in the people of this great nation. What a waste!

    I am so angry that I hope the show's ratings go down the tube next week. American deception should be its new name!

  747. This show is so bad telling people that they can sing with professional judges and then letting people that have no clue(the public)decide about what it is that make them singers and entertainers Pia was one of the best and was taken out in a (popularity contest).

    • Teeny Bopper popularity contest.

      The demographic that shows shoot for are from 18-49, but the decisions of who is going home is being made by teens and pre-teens.

      If Lithgow is ever going to get the credibility back for AI, he has to do something about these kinds of upsets.

  748. Pia's vote seems impossible, given her talent. Oh, well, I personally think she's got a great future perhaps even more so now that this happened. She'll be remembered for being robbed. Shame Jacob stayed on after his lame comment last night about American voters needing to "look themselves in the mirror" if he's in the bottom three. Really?Now THAT's unnacceptable.

  749. Pia went out with class tonight and is by far the best talent that American Idol has had in a long time, if ever.

    This is the exact result that everyone should expect when nothing but 12 and 13 year old girls vote. They vote by who is cute and not by whom is/has the most talent or singing abilities on this show.

    Maybe it's time that the American Idol judges start voting who stays and who goes since they are suppose to be the experts in the music business. By the way Randy, Steven and JLo… hows that save of Casey working out for the show now?

    This is no longer whom has the most singing talent by who is the most popluar with the little kids watching the show.

    I hope that Pia has a recording contract within 24 hours of this show, she is the only one that deserves it IMO this year.

    America……. you got it wrong. Thanks judges for not being able to save Pia tonight…. Toinght is worng and sad…….

    Pia is pure class!!

    • Next year the voting should be for bottom three then the Judges deciding which one goes home, while not perfect it would be a bit fairer and gives a better reason to have Judges, they get paid well to handle the add pressure to do this.

      This is a total disgrace about popularity and not talent which it seem the guys have the advantage year after year.

  750. I think what happened tonight to Pia was a scam so that of the show would get more conterversy I do not believe that America got it wrong . I think your vote counter got it wrong I think the show, will do anything for a change regardless of the votes when the shows seems to be going in a predictable way it gets changed by the show . not americans tin ear or lack of voting. I think the shocked faces of the judges said it all and it was out oif their hands and it was wrong not to be able to change a wrong doing and I also felt bad for the young man that was saved as he must of felt horrible what a victory. knowing the judges are more fond and shocked over the wrong person being voted off personally I would of walked of the show and seen if Pia could of stayed out of embarassment of the way they all felt over her leaving knowing she should be the runner up . personally I am boycotting the show and hopefully ratings will drop as others follow. I mean I think the judges should not be powerless here and hope they don't sit back quietly. as I feel they are as innocent as the people watching the show , I am no one , one Americans amongst millions so I know I probably won't make a difference but I believe the show should be boycotted and I hope its the show last season I know it is for me so sad for a show to say americans have the power to ruin someones life. so sad to see a young man so hurt tonight whom they were clearly saying saying should of been his last week. boy cot american idols unfair to contestants and to americans

    • You have at least oine supporter. I have had it with this show. It has now become a joke, seeing the best talent get voted of, or at least "they say" it was the vote. It's BS that's what it. It's sick and it's sad and it's ticking me off. I hope the show sees a 50% drop in viewers. Anyine that does keep watching is just as sick as the show producers

  751. The voting public should be absolutely embarrased with this outcome & it's a startling reflection of who actually is voting (teenage "Bieber" loving girls & rednecks).

    If it's any consolation, Pia will surely land a recording contract & will appeal to a mass audience outside of AI.

    Highlight of the night was Jacob taking on the King Of Pop. It takes charisma, nerve and a whole load of talent to do justice to the Greatest Entertainer Of All Time and Jacob was the right person to do it.

    Jacob was also the only singer to take on a contemporary song. What is it with people picking songs from the 60s and 70s when they had many contemporary artits to pick from? Bizarre indeed.

    Travesty of the night was James' lacklustre performance of a classic Beatles song. I don't care how many tears he shed.

    Has anyone else noticed the way Scotty holds the microphone? It's like he's holding a piccolo. His performance was comical hence the judges laughing – Jennifer said as much in her commentary. Talk about bad karaoke.

    Finally, something to ponder. How would Simon Cowell judge some these singers? Brutally honest & accurate I expect.

  752. Pia being eliminated this early is not a surprise at all. Randy wanted her out so he told her to sing an uptempo song and viewers did not like it. Good job Randy. LOL

  753. Pia ABSOLUTELY has one of the best vocals in this years contest. America totally got it wrong. I am so upset at the results tonight, my wife and i have decided to no longer watch another idol show. ( we will wait on the X factor instesd). America deserves a LOSER!

  754. I always watch the show but tonight beats the cake

    come on now. Pia was the best there must be something wrong with the voting I will never watch the show again what is wrong nobody likes the girls I hope the ratings goes down and I tought the judges were so good this year so much for that I guess I can go watch the sports early

    • If Haley & Lauren go next, that is definitely the end for me. But let's make a difference! /VOTE Haley & Lauren, on behalf of PIA! Kick Casey, Jacob & Paul out!!! We can DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

      • that is how I feel too I thought that all along. That Paul, casey, & jacob need to go and Lauren & Haley are pretty good not as good as pia but I still think they have alot of talent. So I'm with you.

  756. what a joke! Really, vote off one of the best singers is what will keep me from watching Idol the rest of this season. Once again, voters are voting with out thinking about true talent!!!

  757. I am sorry to see Pia go. I have never voted for her as she was not my favorite. I have spent the last 2 weeks voting for my favorite for the full 2 hours. I learned my lesson when Alexis Grace and Sioban got booted. I don't split my vote anymore. But, I will tell you this Pia has it all over Stefano and Jacob. She should have been in the bottom four at the least.

    • yeah, I agree with you about Alexis & Siobhan. They were the best. And it has happened AGAIN. So, let's vote for Lauren & Haley and watch as Casey, Jacob & Paul get sent packing. I know that Pia will go farther than those trinkets.

  758. I am shocked at the American voters,Pia has the best voice of them all,You should let Canadians vote, we recognize amazing talent when we see it.Pia you will be seen again,your talent is truly aces,you have an outstanding voice, some producer will snag you up in a second.This is my first time actually getting stuck on the show. I watch it because Jennifer Lopez is one of the idol judges and there is such outstanding talent.Pia should have won it though. Good luck with your career in music Pia. Sherry

  759. this is the first year in a long time that i have watched american idol. loved the new judges and thought they were good in picking the top people and was enjoying the variety of voices. i thought as most people, pia was wonderful and would go to at least the top three. i will never watch american idol again. i feel the show was probably not getting enough votes and wanted to do a shocker and have pia voted off. her voice was great. good bye pia, good luck! good bye american idol, cya!

  760. AMERICAN IDOL…GIVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC A FREE PASS SO WE CAN VOTE PIA BACK ON THE SHOW. SHE WAS OUR GRACE KELLY OF IDOL AND WE WANT HER BACK!!!!

  761. You guys settle down, ok? I know how you feel about your favorite Pia, the same way I feel when Thia got sent home.

    Yeah, its hard to accept the truth when you feel that the one you are rooting for is one of the best out there.

    But here is the thing.. each one of these finalists are as great as the other. And in their own different ways, indeed they are all that great really! That's why it really feels bad and cruel when one of these guys are sent home.

    But you got to accept the fact that somebody's got to go. And whoever has the least likeable performance of the night will be the unlucky one.

    As for Pia, as great as a singer she maybe (having the greatest range, power and vocal skills), she doesn't feel comfortable moving there.. she actually looks awkward moving on the stage. And that is something she has to work on. Singing is one thing, but performing is several notches higher.

    And base from their last performance, I honestly think she has the least likeable performance of the night.

    • Well said. This is such a talented group of singers and each one is so different from the next. They are truly special and it's been difficult each week to pick a favorite.

      While Pia is a beautiful young lady with an amazing voice, she does have a lot to learn about performing. Her stage presence is laking.

      I think it's possible America did her a favor tonight. I'm sure people in the industry have noticed her. She'll get the help she needs to make it big. All the best to you Pia!

    • do you think Jacob's pelvic thrusts (dog-humps) was better stage performance)??? Did that NOT look awkward???? zaaa It looked downright NASTY to me, and he refused to sing a song about sex, yet he was F*CKING the air (DOG HUMPING) NASTY.

      • does that what it looks like to you? maybe it depends on one's perception. And don't use the F word here, you are the one being nasty..

  762. Pia is the most amazing singer i have seen in years, (I'm a musician, I know what I am talking about) when Randy compares her to Celine, Whitney, Mariah, he is not kidding, she is that good. When Jlo says she touch her soul I know what she is talking about, there are so few singer that can do that.

    this is so so tragic, next Wednesday it is gonna be so sad, with no magic anymore.

    Now all I have are her recorded performances, which I am going to venerate. I hope she keeps recording, and if there is a minimal sense of musical appreciation in the silly American minds she should be famous.

    Please Pia do not give up, with your art you can give so much to so many, do not worry about that teenagers girls that do not get you, seriously what do they know?

    I will be your eternal and unconditional fan.

  763. Oh, and American Idol, I'll not watch it again. Judges are MORONS. Did I say that before? Use the save on someone that shouldn't have been saved. Bet they don't do it again next year. MORONS

    • what, I thought everyone liked Stefano? Why is every so surprised? Pia will be just fine! She now has a career!! She will be her own woman without a contract tied to AI!! (lighten up!)

      • yeah, but she deserved so much better. The point is, Pia was better than Paul, Jacob & Casey. What is wrong with America??? Oh, I forgot. Americans are IDIOTS. My bad.

      • meemee you don't know real talent when you see it….such a shame you are so shallow

    • You are SO right on this one. Pia can sing but no stage presence. And Jacob should be next. He needs to go back to singing in the church. Stefano should be gone soon, also. Nothing against any of these people, but I want to see talent that is unique. Casey blows them all away I think!

  766. Totally with AI voters.. we don't need another Celine D.. she's boooring.. like Thia.. goodbye!

  767. I can't believe America is that stupid and tone-deaf. Pia was the strongest singer by a mile. Now at least I can quit watching.

    • Yeah, it's a relief, I know.but PLEASE don't stop watching (this season anyway), but VOTE OFF the people who should have gone before her. Vote for Haley, James & Lauren. Jacob, Paul & Casey are the reason Pia is gone.

  768. Ryan Seacrest, you should use your influence and use your own SAVE on Pia tonight. If you want AI to survive, someone should override the decision tonight. Bring Pia back and restore our interest in AI. Otherwise, AI is in trouble. Come on now, stand up and admit a mistake was made!

  769. I think there was a major error in calculating the votes. Dial Idol has never been wrong in all the years. Pia should have never been voted off and I can't believe they didn't save the save until it was fairly needed! Most of the guys have no talent. The judges are too easy on all the contestants. Get Pia back or someone should sign her on. What do you think, Randy???

  770. shocked?? !! Pia gone?? Say it's not so..

    i think i cried as much if not more than she did. People were calling me at home to console me. She was the best.. she was the whole package. She has star quality written in 10 fold all over her. if she doesn't have a recording contract by now she will by the morning. She has style grace professionalism and a voice i could listen to all night.. what is going on with the votes? did someone fall down and hit their heads??Unbeleiveable. I have no reason to watch the show anymore. Sorry guys – you'll all very very good, but when your horse doesn't come in, there is no reason to watch the end of the race.

    Pia – if you ever see this – know in your heart of hearts this was just a stepping stone for you and no matter who actually wins the contest – you will always be better than them. I'm looking forward to hearing your first CD.

  771. daisymae, i love that name, sounds so southern, ha, i just wanted to reply to what you said, that makes alot of sence that something like that happened, and someone wanted to contract with pia, and idol had to then let her go. but how do you explain the dramatic crying? if this was the case, she would of been thrilled to death, so i don't know. but like what you wrote, very kind! god bless you,

  772. I believe that America got this one wrong, but everyone is entitled to their favorites. But i dont think we've seen the last of miss Pia Toscano. She has a tremendous gift and will be back in the spotlight soon!

  773. I am stunned about Pia leaving tonight.

    I am very angry that I got robbed watching her perform after tonite.

    She was one of the major reasons I started watching the show this year.

    What the heck happened, and how did it happen ????

    She did not deserve to be sent home tonite, and the System is a Big FAIL tonite.

    Well the voting rules (voting for the best performance), and sending the person home with the fewest votes is interesting.

    I wager that if the voters voted for the worst performance, a different person would be sent home every week.

    Since we vote for the best performance, then why not share with us "Who got the most votes" ?

    You want us to send someone home, then have us vote for who we want to send home, not the best performance.

  774. I am so so shocked right now that pia went home america totally got it wrong it should have been casy that went home not pia mad right now I could throw something.

  775. I am shocked!! I am NOT a teenie bopper!!I am actually a 35 year old who knows talent when I see it, and thought for sure the last 2 standing would be Pia and James. America got it very wrong. Although I like the judges, they used there save to early!! Very disappointed, but we haven't heard the last of Pia Toscano.

  776. I believe there should be a recount because I like many others tried to vote for Pia last night and kept on getting a busy signal. It can't be that you got through to all other contestants, but not for Pia. RECOUNT, RECOUNT, RECOUNT RECOUNT. There is no way Pia received the least amount of votes when she was the best performance of the night.

      • I totally agree I tried to call in ten times or more to vote for pia and I could only get thru 1 time. But I called and tried Lauren's # and got thru not prob. I really think there was a prob with the phone lines.

  777. Good idea Karen.Tonights show was the worst one ever. From the beginning to the shocking elimination of Pia, the show was a disgrace.

  779. Big mistake letting Pia go. I vote that they bring her back. Everyone must have assumed she was the favorite. I'm glad I voted last night. Bring Pia back.

  780. When someone is voted off, those votes go somewhere else the next week. It does change the order of preference for the idol contestants. Pia has a fantastic voice, just did not connect with enough viewers. The "IT" factor. She needs to hold onto the past experiences of contestants that left early …….i.e. Jennifer Hudson. She will be a star.

  781. I'm totally disappointed in the judging. There is no real critique. They keep patting everyone on the back saying they look beautiful up there. What's that got to do with the quality of voice? The show has gone down hill without Simon. I hear so many singers sound pitchy, but not more than a few times have any of the judges called them on it. It's like they're afraid to say anything negative. I think Pia has a fantastic voice, but it's not unique. Casey is the most talented singer and musician. He'll go far no matter what. Stefano needs to go. Haley has a great voice and unique but she needs to grow up. Jacob has a voice for gospel. Nothing else. James will most likely do OK when this is over. Paul McDonald will do OK, too. He's unique and a talented musician. Lauren might do OK when this is over. Scotty is way better than Kelly Pickler and will do much better than her. He can carry a tune!

  782. If you are snotty and act like you have already won the show, are a one trick pony, and cannot move at all on the stage, you are not an Idol who could command an audience to pay to watch you stand there for an hour in a live performance. Recording artist perhaps, but not an entertainer.

    Why should they bring her back? Many other good contestants have gone early and were never brought back. No way should she come back. She should go make records and try another venue besides Idol!

    She needed to go.Maybe she would be better on a hair care commercial

    • and Paul be better for trans. sex-change, and Jacob Church boy-gone dog-humping!!! LMFAOAyou.

  783. My friend and I have watched the show from the beginning and we were shocked that Pia was voted off. Scotty and Pia topped the other singers. If Paul would sing some Rod Stewart songs he would be right up there. I just wish that Canadians could vote for I know Pia would not have gone home.. Wake up America, Canada is yelling your winner!

  785. I blame the judges. They should have never used the save on Casey. America is a bunch of idiots who do not know a great singer/performer from karoke singer which most of the remaining contestants are. Idol has lost me forever from being a viewer.

    • Yeah, they totally WASTED the save on Casey, but the scariest part is that the IDIOT Americans are now VOTING for the caveman…After this year (I want to vote for Haley, James & Lauren) I am done with American Idol. GOODBYE stupid Americunt Show. What a waste of time!

  787. Eliminating Pia tonight was a disgrace, How can the very best singer and beautiful young lady be eliminated ?? out of 9 people she got the lowest number of votes, no way !!Some one is manipulating the results to get a more dramatic effect, I watched tonight's show with a number of friends and if Pia is not reinstated to the show we have all agreed that we will no longer watch This program of American Idoland we will inform our other friends to stop warching also!!! We do not believe that your voting results are honest..Your judges are not very good, Jennifer is an air head, she is not the brightest, Steven & Randy are not much better either….You should publish and or state the number of votes that each person receives, once again, if Pia is not reinstated by popular demand, You will lose millions of viewers, starting with me and my friends and family that's at least 24 people plus the friends from our jobs, we are very upset, and we do not trust your numbers, you should some auditors verifying your numbers, right now we believe you are manipulating the results, if you not do the right thing by reinstating Pia, This will be your last season, the people demand it……

  788. American you are all idiots!!! All of you must be so insecure and jealous of such a great talent and beautiful woman!! Thank you because now I won't have to watch AI anymore….I am done since you got this one sooooo wrong!!! Now I have a free night and quess what? Pia will go on and become another Jennifer Hudson without your help!!!

  789. pia is a GREAT singer, but she is NOT entertaining! the American Idol needs to have the whole package, not just a great voice.

    • So, the whole package is Jacob??? With his choir-boy voice and his humping-dog pelvis??? Or maybe Paul, with his skipping girl-like voice??? Who the FCK has the whole package??? I don't even care. Pia sang better than Paul, Jacob, Sefano, and most of the rest. But remember this:Just because you win American Idol, does not make you a success. Look at Taylor HIcks. What a WASTE. Noseeum.I GUARANTEE you will NOT hear Paul or Jacob on the radio in your lifetime, or in anybody else's. This show is on it's way out.

    • Like I said before, it SUCKS. WRONG, baby wrong…just another example of American IDIOTS.

  791. I'm literally sick about tonight's elimination of Pia…she is the best Idol contestat they had…this year the talent is so far ahead of previous years…but I can't believe Pia was eliminated. Something should be done for the integrity of the show…I just hope that she goes on like Jennifer Hudson – that will be the only way this is corrected. My heart goes out to her and her family…I want to see more of her!!

  792. I don't think America got it right, but as Randy say's no one is safe. I don't think its anyone's fault except she didn't get enough votes. She will make it in the industry no doubt. The real concern I have is Iggy Pop. I can't believe AI would stoop that low. He is not fit to be on TV let alone AI. Come on AI if this is a show to find talent at least have talented guests not disgusting one's.

    • jerry, well said! please read my blog, as i say the same thing about this iggy pop

  793. This is a competition that requires people to not only sing but to perform…Pia does not perform! Full stop. She is boring to watch. Also this season the contestants are far more talented than in previous ones, so it is a tough competition and an elimination is the nature of the beast.

    Amercia voted, so you can't complain with the results. It is what it is. The voters didn't like Pia performance enough to save her. So be it…move on.

    Said it all along that the top 5 will be James, Scotty, Casey, Lauren and Pia, but the dark horse is now Haley….so in the end I think it will be James and Scotty in the top 2. I would buy James's album in a flash. Loved his rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. That is a performer and that in essence is what it is all about. To be able to sing and perform.

  794. A few things:

    1. Some people here are saying they tried to vote for Pia but the line kept busy for over one hour… hummm… the show producers need to investigae that – if true, the voting should be cancelled and Pia should be back next week for a double elimination. I think this is going to happen… she will be back…

    2. Here in Brazil, reality shows with voting happens only via the internet. But the system accepts one vote per IP. That makes it more honest.

    3. Some people are saying that teens are responsable for the results tonight. I do not agree as Jacob is there – no way teens would vote for him. So, something else happened – the only explanation is a technical error with att lines… No way Pia could get less votes than Stefano based on last night's performances…

    4. I cannot wait to see next week's show. I think we are all for a great treat…

    • it would be a rigged show indeed if they let Pia go back.. just accept the fact that it's anybody's game. And that anyone can get voted out.

  795. I was sure Pia would be the next Idol. What happened? She undoubtedly has the best voice & personality of all the contestants. What an injustice. Too bad they used their save on Casey!!I, for one, will no longer be watching the show. The others are boring!

  796. Eliminating Pia was a major error. That is it for me. It goes to show that this is a popularity contest rather than a talent contest. After last night's great performances Pia was the leader. The judges wasted the save on Casey who should be gone already. I am not watching this show any longer.

    • I think that introducing online voting/texting contributes a great deal to AI moving towards less of a talent competition. Young voters know how to use that medium and in my opinion are now taking advantage of it…

      • And who is going to support the Idol? Buy the albums? Go to the concerts? The American public – and usually the young voters have a huge voice in entertainment! For everyone who says America got it wrong and are demanding a recount – America DID vote. The young voters don't have an advantage over any other voters – if that was, indeed, who was responsible for voting Pia off, it was because that group had the loudest voice. The majority voters group is voting for who THEY want to see go on. And THAT group who stated by their vote was to not have a more one-dimensional entertainer keep going. None of the dejected viewers have less advantage than any other – if you have a favorite, vote for him or her just like all the others do instead of whining that you didn't have just as much chance as any other to vote.

    • i am not going to watch AI anymore too. this season american idol is going to be a male. well american idol is being watched mostly by young females at the age of 13-20.

      of course they are going for male contestants. another female contestants going home. its so unfair!!

    • WOW! The judges did right by saving Casey. He's got the most musical talent on the show! Pia is boring. Sings like a ton of other singers out there in the music industry. She'll go far. Lots of people like her. I don't listen to boring music. I go for unique and talented.

  797. Wow, quite honestly as a Canadian I think America got it wrong tonight. I didn't love Pia but from a singing standpoint, Pia was in a league of her own (well Lauren is pretty close too I think in terms of singing abilities) Maybe I didn't think that she should have won based on the whole idea of unique talent and such, but she did deserve to go further into the competition. I think that if anyone should have gone home tonight it should have been Jacob. He came off arrogant and I really don't think he deserves to go much further even though he has a powerful voice.

    I'm really starting to believe that the power of young teenage girl voters is swaying who should be left in the competition…Pia is just one unfortunate example of that.

    • Who buys most of the concert tickets and albums? Teenagers and young adults! And they have spoken as to who they support. There's no reason to fret – all of these finalists will have recording contracts, do shows, and sell albums. Show your support for your Idol by purchasing their music regardless of who wins. I can't believe how everyone is whining about who holds the largest sway in votes. Umm…the largest contributor to concert and album sales??!

      • Diane, I'll clarify that I hold this opinion as an 18 year old. I'm one of those young adults/teenagers you're talking about. Yes, I agree, we will buy most of the concert tickets and albums, but I think my greater concern is the reason why. In my opinion, it's driven by a crush that can cause girls to votes hundreds of times for who they support. I don't think thats how the voting process was intended to be like. I highly doubt that other voting groups would have that dedication to who they support even if they love that singer. Correct me if I'm wrong though since I'm also a Canadian and I'm not entirely familiar with all things related to AI.

        While it depends on how you look at it, from my viewpoint, I think thats a concern for determining talent/winners on shows like this.

      • I disagree with you Diane…if what you are saying is true why has every number 1 vote getter in the past few seasons been busts….can you even remember who last years winner was?….what a joke with the teeny boppers voting their idol crush and than grow up and realize they really have no talent

      • I can't reply underneath the comments, but only to mine – why I'm not sure? But to address both comments. I do agree that the voting should be limited. The flip side to that, however, is that anyone devoted enough to vote for 2 hours straight is going to be devoted enough to buy all the concerts and albums. And precisely my point about the winner! Look at Daughtry who was wildly more successful than the winner. Look at Aiken who was also. I rarely care who the actual winner is, because I know when it comes down to America buying tickets and albums, they're going to support their favorite! I don't know why everyone gets so twisted up about who the winner is. If the person is talented, they are going to have success regardless of what order they are voted off!! Everyone calm down. 🙂 Let the teenagers vote if you don't have the strength or desire to vote that long and often, and wait for your favorite singer's albums and concerts!

  798. wth pia gone..i'm finish for this season watching american idol..she is soooo good..what happend…i'm in shock…

  800. yep- it was right about the shirtless dude- he didn't belong on this show- that was ridiculous-

    and Pia is a fabulous singer, but she just lacked alittle self-confidence. She didn't break thru that fear yet on stage- and it showed. If she was more flamboyant and danced more along with her singing (she looked close to a pageant contestant-due to all her poise), I think she would have stood out more so that her "entertainment value" would exceed the personalities who remain on the show- even tho they don't have as great of voice and presence. That is my opinion.

    • I agree, it was not Pia voice that got her out of the competion. Sadly, AI has changed and it is not the singing that gets you to win. It is the whole package as the judges were saying. Pia had the voice and looks and I guess this is not enough anymore.I hope Pia will not give up. I would buy her songs.

  801. I just don't understand how Pia got voted off, but talentless Haley is still there. Really?

    • Talentless? You can't say that about Haley. Is she as strong vocally as Pia? No. But she took the judges criticism to heart while Pia did not. I don't agree about who went home tonight, but Pia did not get me to want to vote for her and Haley did.

    • AGREE TOTALLY !!! Haley should have been gone weeks a go but to lose pia over that janis joplin no talent wantabee I am pissed they need to recount votes or somethin

    • I wonder if you people even voted-toobusy chatting here ,right? I vote for the whole two hours -whenever I can.

    • Haley has an incredible and unique voice. Pia has a great voice but not unique. Haley needs to grow up and Pia needs to get more confidence and stage presence. As for the judges, they need to JUDGE, not just pat everyone on the back and say how nice they look. Constructive criticism is what would be nice instead of handling everyone with kid gloves.

    • how can haley be talentless? vocally, pia may beat her. but over-all performance wise, haley is far superior. pia is like an automaton when she sings, just lifeless.

      • i agree with gum girl. haley acted on the judges' advice and i really appreciated that.

  802. Wow; this is a shocker and I put the blame on the judges. As much as I enjoy them on a personal level they haven't really offered solid critisism; it seems every week everyone is great. Even the bloggers on this site have been woe to really say anything bad. I get the impression that many of you think these singers are the best in many a year. NOT! For me Crystal is one of the exceptional voices to ever come out of AI. Anyway, without honest, objective critisism ala Simon and Kara the audience and the voters cannot distinguish the mediocre (paul anyone) from the better (Casey, Pia). For me however, this is one mediocre season and I may have just watched my last Idol of the season.

    • YOU ARE SO WRONG and really need to analize it yourself to know that Pia was one of the best but definitley the worst for this week , i personally love Hailey and gave her 500 votes last nite if i knew Pia was going to leave us tonite i would have gave her 1/2 the votes to try and save her. i am very disappointed that Pia is gone but i agree with you we really need Simon to give us the best critics in the business, i love Tyler but he is yet to say 1 bad thing to any artist yet come on steven someone had to sing bad at least 1 time in all of these weeks?

    • I don't enjoy the judges at all. They seem to be absolutely useless up there. There's no critique, no constructive criticism. So many pitchy voices early on and maybe once or twice did Randy say anything about it, and when he did, he apologized!!! Come on….grow a pair for crying out loud. All 3 judges need to.

  804. America got it right tonight,Pia was one of my favorites and yes she has a beautiful voice But I have to say after last nights performances she was the only one that did not make me feel something.They are all good and someone had to go home,besides Im sure she will be snatched up quickly,on another note the judges have a hell of a nerve making Stefano feel that he should have been the one to leave tonight,he has definitely stepped up his game and did not deserve to be treated that way tonight

  805. Pia was a decent vocalist, but her voice is average, in my opinion. We've heard voices very similar to hers before. None of her performances ever stood out to me, either.

    • You must be deaf! Pia by far had THE best voice in the entire competition. They need to change the name of the show to Popular Idol. It's not a talent contest, that's obvious. Paul and Jacob are in and Pia is out. I rest my case!

  806. Pia has an amazing voice but my vote was not just for last nights performance but all of them and all hers except up till last night have been slow and almost boring after the first couple it was awesome to see of kick it up a notch last night but would of like to of seen that a few weeks ago. Why did the judges make Stefano feel so bad…he did great still needs work but he has the American Eye and has come a long way with working the crowd

  809. Never will I watch this show again, it is impossible for a female to win anymore no matter how much more marketable they may be. The fan base has been dilluted and teen females vote which leaves only males left. Next week im sure we will be down to one female. Also Jacob playing the race card, no class what so ever. Could it be we just dont want to see a drama queen win no matter his race. I think Jacob needs to take a look at the man in the mirror.

    • WHAT?? You are putting "way too much" in to a show!! Dude, get a grip. They all have careers now!! race card, again? i am so tired of this. What are your thoughts on Casey? A lot of folks were pee'oed off that!! It is a show. They will do what they can for ratings! (welcome to t.v.?)

      • Exactly, I like to be entertained and would like to enjoy the show. I know its a show but I dont think its helping ratings any have all males left. I just dont care to watch it anymore. Casey is the only entertainer left that I care for, but everyone has an opinion and all are subjective.

  811. I am shocked! American made a huge mistake… Pia has a beautiful voice and an incredible talent. I thought she would never have been eliminated… I am upset and angry… No reason for me to watch the rest of the season… I wish Pia all the best… And encourage her to try again next year…

  812. I'm at a total loss for word's now PIA you are #1 in my eye's stay strong girl AMERICAN voter's really messed up i hope they can sleep tonight knowing how lame they are BUT the worst is 3 pro's as judge's and they let the public decide the faith of a natural born singer glad i,m not american I'd be ashamed to show my face in public I'd literally move after a vote like tonight come on america wake the hell up you suck

  813. america usually gets it right good voice very boring live performaces and when scotty wins it all thats how it should be bye for now pia I see a modeling career in your future

  816. A note to the Producers of American Idol.

    You can read all of the shock expressed by the response to tonight's outcome. Those who took the time to respond tonight, all 99.9%, who feel Pia was one of the best singers you've ever had, have spoken.

    You AI should listen!!! Your system of voting is flawed. If the judges select who gets into the competition, they should also be able to save one who is voted off without justification.

    • I agree. I was very suprised the judges used their only save so soon. Tonight would be the time in my opinion. PIA should be saved, because it is a "Singing competion" or NOT ??

  817. It is called the lambert effect, people think they don't need to vote for the best because everybody else will, and they should use their vote for their other favorite. We saw it tonight with Jacob and Pia, arguably the two best signers in the competition! And Stefano, the one who should've left. I think Pia shouldn't have gotten eliminated, but since they are not going to bring her back, I propose a new rule for next seasons, Judges will have a save, where they can keep someone from elimination once, and the rest if they feel the need they can save someone (like tonight) but only with the consequence of eliminating someone else, like Stefano tonight. Anyways Pia I love you and your gonna make it BIG you are amazing!!

    • I agree they made a big mistake tonight! Pia is one of the best! They need to figure out how to bring her back!!!!

  818. I thought America got it right. Pia is lovely. Sings good but not great. Some of her high notes are close to screaming….to me. Tina Turner she is not and I think that was a bad song choice for her. There's so much talent this year that the wrong song choice……and outfit can do you in as we've just seen.

  819. after tonite's results american idol has lost me as a fan of this season. i tried to vote last night as im an at@t customer but was denied the right to vote as my cell is an 808 area code even though im in georgia this week. so i wonder how many other people like me who tried to vote were denied the right to vote. so im done as an american idol fan for this season. no point in watching anymore because the whole show is a farce. its certainly NOT a singing competition but a popularity contest.

    good riddance to american idol. theres much more to do in life then waste my time watching a show that i cant vote on.

  821. Wrong, wrong, wrong!!! David Foster, Pia is waiting for your call… I'll be the first to buy her tunes. Go Pia!!!

  822. The judges have to start doing there job and honestly judge the performances. They can't all be great. Maybe they need numbers(Just kidding). And by the way, they used the save way to early in the season.

    • yes, I agree. tonight would be the night the save would do right. Pia should be staying. Last I checked this is a 'singing competition' Someone need to do something or we have another american idol we don't hear anything about after they win. Where are the last couple American Idols since carrie underwood ?

  823. America most certainly got it right. AI is about singing talent (and all of them surely have wonderful talent) but it's also about the entire package, and Pia was too one-dimensional. If going to a Celine-type concert hearing beautiful songs and a beautiful voice is your thing, Pia is certainly the most talented. But I personally want the entertainer to entertain me. Pia is not near as humble as the others, and doesn't take risks or connect with the audience. She just opens her mouth and expects her greatly talented voice to do it all. AI, year after year, shows that the voice is most important, yes, but there needs to be personality, three-dimensions, and entertainment – and the winner needs all of that.

    • Your just another Hater of people who are much more talented then you will ever be.

      • Your remark is so asinine I can't stop chortling. Every single singer on that show is more musically talented than I – no doubt! What the heck that has to do with liking entertainers with personality and who are humble is beyond me. P.S. And you certainly won't win any spelling bees or philosophy debates with comments such as yours.

    • Right, because Scotty is multi-dimensional? Because your CDs come with video? Because this is a competition about touring? You are kidding yourself if you think any one of the singers left has even the slightest hope of selling out a major venue. Pia had that possibility, what she's missing is the easiest thing to gain with experience.

      • Almost all the remaining finalists are more multi-dimensional than Pia, yes. And exactly my point. Buy Pia's albums if you love hearing a beautiful, talented voice. But go to any of the others shows because they have personality and talent. If you're right, then Pia will do better than any of the other idols and will have higher ticket and album sales than all the others, so what is the issue? It happened with Daughtry. Winning AI actually restricts the winner more. So Pia is free to immediately start recording – so support her by buying her album(s) over a year sooner than the winner. And then see what America has to say!

  824. This just show that the voting procedure is a joke. A teenage girl with a crush and a speed dial button or a computer program, can vote hundreds, or even thousands of times in two hours. They need to set up a program that will only allow each person to vote only once. Only then will these results have any connection to reality

  825. To sing on stage, and to perform on stage are two very different talents. All idol performers can sing, but at this stage of the competition they need to bring both the song and performance to the stage in order to entertain the audiance. Thats why Pia was voted off, great voice , beautiful, but no stage performance. Haley,Lauren, and Stefano you are next!

    • Well said. While I was surprised at the result…I really did think she might last longer…I haven't been wowed by her performances. I did think Haley or Stefano would go home tonight.

  827. I cannot watch this show ever again unless you change how the idols are eliminated. Pia had the best voice. This is a popularity contest and not a judge of talent. The judges need to be able to vote.

    • Its called American Idol, as in a commercial product that people will support. Pia can sing, but is not commercial. She lacks stage presence, charisma and is just plain boring.

      Good call America! I voted for James & Scotty, the only two that should be left standing.

  828. pia if ur reading this…i wish u lots of luck..and i will hear more from u…love u pia a very bigggg fan..XOXO

  829. I watch American Idol every season. Tonight was the first time I really think a big mistake has been made. Pia clearly stood out since the beginning and I believe was the best singer this season. What happened? I don't even want to watch anymore as it seems something isn't right. I'm done watching!!!

  830. what were you thinking? Vote out a much more talented and Pia and let someone like NO talent Paul or Stefano stay to torture us with their brand of lackluster noise and stage antics- what a crock! And the judges using their override vote to save wacked-out Casey instead of waiting to see if some fiasco like this would happen is truly sad. He should have gone home a long long time ago. Now we are left with the mediocre and the pathetic, with one exception- Jacob. Let's hope people wake up and vote to keep him where he belong. Really – Paul is still here? And Scotty? And OMG don't forget about no-talent Casey. Who are they paying to vote for them? This show is getting as unbelievable as Dancing with the Stars. Voting Pia off was a big mistake, but I am sure she will do well and go far in her career. For anyone not to offer her a contract would be a HUGE mistake.

      • Dave.. Tell me you honestly think stefano did not sound good and nail performances. Do u think Jacob was 1/10th of r Kelly talent on I believe I can fly? He has a range but it doesn't sound good.. Lol.. If were goin on all around person too Jacob and his comment about if he's in bottom 3 it's not because he sang bad?he and Scotty are growing heads a little too far.. However I agree Paul is terrrrrrrrible too.. He needs to go

  831. They totally got this one wrong. NO WAY PIA SHOULD NOT AND I REPEAT NOT BEEN ELIMINATED. I DON'T THINK I WANT TO WATCH THIS SHOW ANYMORE. PIA I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND KEEP SINGING, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL AND HAVE SO MUCH TALENT…:)

    • I agree with Rose. They totally got it wrong tonight, and I don't see how it happened. I am so dissapointed in the show, and you could even see the judges were upset about it. Something went way wrong somewhere. She can sing circles around some of them. They are all good this year, but her voice is so beautiful, I don't get it. Keep on singing Pia, you already are a star!

  832. Pia gone Thats a travisty She was one of the top 2 I think I will boycott the show

  833. Why Pia?

    Why Pia?

    Why Pia?

    Why not Paul?

    Why not Jacob?

    What's wrong with the world now?

    I thought I could see her on Top 5.

    Is it because she's a balladeer just like Thia?

    I mean a boring one?

    Shocking but that's just what it is.

    After all , there will only be one winner.

    Not two , not three , not four. LOL! 😀

    Goodluck to the remaining Top 8

    specially to Scotty , Lauren & Casey.

    🙂 😉 😛

  834. This makes you want to stop watching the season – how do you send one of the top 3 home now? Sad Sad Sad

  835. Although I realize it may not the Show's fault for Pia being eliminated tonight, it tells me that the voting process is definitely flawed. The voting public is at fault when the likes of Paul continue on with his non-voice and Pia who has a great voice and perhaps the best ever on AI gets eliminated. This will be the last AI show that I will watch. This is exactly how our present President got elected……the voters vote for all the wrong reasons!!! So far, 5 of my friends feel the same way I do and will not be returning next week or next season, for that matter, as viewers! The judges used their one save much too early in saving Casey. He can't hold a candle to Pia!!!

  836. I love how randy says, o pia, sing an up temp song, o cmon pia just 1… THE WEEK she sings it.. she goes home, ! you RANDY JACKSON. bring simon back…………………………………………………………………………….

  837. I am so disappointed in tonights results.. Pia clearly has talent..Not going to put other singers down but she clearly out sang most of them. My husband and I were in shock with this decisiion that America made.. I do not blame the judges at all. I blame America.. Like Randy said we need to vote. I do believe someone will pick her up because she has such a range with her voice and has nailed her songs every week. I never seen that upset coming..I love this show but am truly upset..

    • I am upset as well. We lost a great singer in this competion. I see the talent in all of them, but not everyone has the vocal that Pia had. I agree with some comments made on this blog to only allow one vote. People can vote for two hours by texting 500 or more votes to one person. I don't think this is fair.

  838. America got it wrong tonight, Pia was one of the better singers, some of the guys sing a lot worse then her. America… what were you thinking??!!!

  839. First America votes the Dweeb the winner last year (great start to the career Lee, ha) Now the new cheerleaders, I mean judges use the save too early and now the best talent is voted off. Time to find a better way to spend my time each week. Good-bye to American idiot.

  840. American idol will be wise to find a way to save Pia to save the show. A lot of people will stop watching. She is CLEARLY the best.

    • I agree. I voted for her every week. I thought you could only vote one time. Not understanding that people can vote for two hours and vote hundreds of times for one canditate. This is wrong and should be stopped.

  841. Pia is the BEST singer on AI by far this year. Whatever happened tonight was definitely wrong. I stopped watching this show a couple of years ago and decided to try again this year with the new judges and because I thought they had some really great talent this year. It's time to stop watching again. Won't watch it anymore…

  843. OUTRAGED!!!! Absolutely disgusted about Pia! Something needs to be done! I won't even watch anymore because of this!

  846. Well, that does it for me. No more Idol…EVER! I've watched over the years and noticed a lot of "iffy" vote counts…but tonight tells me the show is not legitimate. As for the judges using the save on Casey Abrams…that in itself is a travesty. What changes you make in the future will not affect me as I will not be watching. As for the remainder of the contestants…I hope you get stuck with Paul or Stefano…you won't make a dime.

  847. Pia will go on and do great just like Katheryn McPhee!!! You are a beautiful young woman with a beautiful voice!! KEEP ON SINGING PIA!!!

  848. Both Jennifer and Randy have themselves to thank for Pia being voted off. Their ongoing "constructive critisim" of the greatest performer on the stage was uncalled for, unneeded, and led to Pia being voted off. They have no right to be angry, and they have lost an Idol fan for good.

  849. What a shame to see Pia voted off. She has a lovely voice, grace & beauty! I think the judges should have saved their "save vote" for someone who needed it more, such as Pia. I hope Pia makes it huge in the recording business w/out AI help.

  850. It is very obvious that the judges have not been neutral. They quickly used their save on Casey Abrams without even thinking about the consequences. This was a very bad choice. But since then they have glorified Casey's every performance just to keep from being embarassed by their stupid and unjustified Save. The judges have ruined the show. Ford Motor Co. and Coca Cola will hear from me and everyone else in America should let both hear from them for being such inadequate and clueless. Just watching their reaction to Pia's ouster proves my case.

  851. Pia's elimination is a complete outrage and I am utterly disgusted! I have watched american idol for years and I swear that I will never watch another episode after this travesty. The show itself was horrible! Who wants to look at an old man with no shirt and constantine sucks!! Pia will go far regardless. Can't believe jacob didn't go home after that comment. Maybe Pia went home because she's a beautiful true italian from howard beach. She makes me proud to be italian she has so much talent and is beautiful. But this country would rather endorse want to be trash bags who call themselves italians on the jersey shore! America I am worried!

  852. what happened tonite was wrong..Pia should not have been elimanted.. she is amazing more so then about 3 others on the sofa..they need to bring her back we should hav e a say when someone is wrongly voted off.their are at least 3 others who should have gone before her..are the results fixed?

  853. Really Pia was lucky to make it to the top 24. The judges were way too easy. Bring back Simon.

    • Yup! I think Simon did a better job. Brutal but honest. Unlike the new judges who are playing favorites. They just couldn't say anything bad about their fave Lauren even when her last performance was oh so boring.

    • It is a good thing you are no talent scout.With ears like yours you probably said the black eye peas sounded great at super bowl.

  854. First of all its a disgrace losing Pia. I was positive she was going to be one of the last two. The Three that should have been on the bottom are cassey, Paul, and stefano. I'm very disappointed with american idol because the rules for voting are not ligit. Why should we be able to vote as many times as we want, that"s what makes it so unfair. Should follow the rules like Dancing with the Stars,where you can only vote up to 5 times. Big Mistake letting Pia go. If you don't want to see something happen like this again you better make a change with your voting rules or your lose all your viewers.I am very sad, angry and upset how unfair this was. But I'm sure Pia will make it Big regardless of American Idol.

  855. I will not watch American Idol anymore even though I have watched American Idol with my children since the second season unless the judges override this ridiculous result of Pia going home. This is the first time I am so angry I had to ran to the computer to see where I could post my feelings about Pia going home tonight. I realize that in the grand scheme of things, this is not life-altering but it plays to a getter sense of what is right and just and fair. This is not right, nor is it just and fair. The judges really need to make an exception here and bring Pia back and next week have 2 go home. They should not use this as an example that people need to vote for their favorite, but rather correct an incredibly shocking result.

      • What happens if she gets brought back and is one of the two that go home next week? Competion is getting tight now… someone's favourite has to go home every week… and they are all good now!

      • Thank you for your personal comment Juan. So incredibly clever of you. But I'm curious, since you are such an astute talent scout and unbiased critic, who in your objective opinion deserves to win?

        Dave, by the way if this is such a meaningless TV show, then why in the world are you wasting one minute writing your thoughts about the show; really Dave?

        As for you Petal, contrary to your opinion, I am of the opinion that they are not all equal in talent. So if 2 were to go home next week and Pia went home, then so be it. But this did not happen after they saved Casey so it doesn't necessarily need to happen with Pia.

  857. I have lost complete faith after tonight's elimination. American idol can expect a significant decline in viewership. Personally, I have no interest in watching the outcome. The season ended for me and my kids tonight. Pia was in a league of her own and without question a top contender. Complete sabotage and a gross injustice.

  858. Wow – still in shock….we did our part by voting last night…what happened – Pia is very talented and maybe the judges need to have more of a say to stop this kind of talent from being voted off…I am sure it will be all we can do to watch next week since America really has no clue on what is talent

    thanks Gina

  859. Oh my gosh, you too? It is a show! Pia now has a career!! She will be famous. She will be fine!! Will you be okay?

  860. I am in total shock Pia was let go tonight!! Although, this season of American Idol has to have the most talented group of finalists (ever) .. Pia definately had the most beautiful voice overall and (in my opinion) should have gone all the way to the TOP !!

    My only comfort in her leaving is the thought she may have signed a contract and is destined to go on to a bigger and brighter future !

  861. Welll FUUU, there is only two chicks left, they better not get kicked off. I have had enough of all these dudes winning all the time. Teenage girls always voting with their vagina D:<

  862. yes stefano are in…….!!!! im calling to my aunt in america to voted stefano……..my favvorited loveteam in AI…

  863. Was there a problem with Pia's telephone number last night? It seem a lot people got a busy signal but website worked fine.

    • Yes this needs to be investigated and if any problem then Pia should be reinstated to the show for next week

      • If you look at that site, dial idol, they have her pegged as number 3.

        But that site only measures the busy signal, not the text messages and online votes.

        Not solid proof but shows there could have been a problem with number last night.

  864. I am absolutely shocked and mad Pia is gone! Amercia did not vote correctly. Pia has an amazing voice and is a true talent. She is the real deal. This is proof that not voting for your favorite thinking others will push them through IS NOT TRUE. What a mistake!!!!!!!!!!!

  865. Pia was the best of the best. I sincerely believe that AI is more a popularity contest than a talent contest. It was a very emotional moment watching Pia receive the lowest number of votes. My heart goes out to this very talented young lady as she has been treated unfairly. I really have no desire to watch a show that is this cruel in the voting manner it is produced.

  868. never again will i watch american idol.tonight was a disgrace.the judges were to quick to save(another screamer) pia should have been saved. that's what you call singing. there should be a way that you can only vote once not have 10 votes from the young girls who vote for the guys. terrible night for me & many others. i cried for pia.

  869. I agree with Mike. Judges should have held onto their save for this very reason. Casey wasn't worth saving and Pia is awesome, but gone. I will never watch this show again.

    • I agree with Lisa and Mike. I look at who I would want to go see perform. Pia did need to move around a little more. Never figured she'd be the "stomp" kind of performer that Jennifer wanted to see. That is Jennifer's style and to each their own. The AI voting seems screwed up to me. They allow professionals to make the initial decisions but when it comes to the crunch, they let nonprofessional voters make the BIG decisions. Many I believe voting on who's hot and who's not etc. No insult meant to those who know what they are talking about.

      My hubby is a professional drummer of over 30 yrs. Hubby is out drumming tonight and I told him I'd record tonights show. Hopefully he doesn't overhere the results or he'll fall off his drum stool!!!!And, what's up with the judges? Why did they save Casey? Why use the save so early? If I want growls I'll watch an old Lon Chaney Wolfman movie. Can't stand that growling/screaming.

      How do judge's comments to him like "your sexy" actually benefit his career? How does comments about someones "beautiful teeth" benefit a career. As for Jacob Lusk and his mirror comment. I won't dignify that with a comment. It irritated me to no end that he said if he loses it won't be because he can't sing or he sang badly. Toot your own horn much. Yes we know you are black. Yes we know you are gay. Yes we know you are a drama Queen. Are you the next American Idol? Oh I hope not.

  870. Maybe this is yet another ploy for fox to say they looked into the voting and much to their surprise the lines were impaired and Pia was not getting her deserved votes. So now they bring her back and another staged first. Just a theory. Lets see what happens. Maybe this is going to be used as an excuse to make everyone vote only once(which is the way it should be)When the votes are cast in any competition or election only one vote is allowed.Why in the world would this be any different?

  871. thia and stefano…go go go..

    jacob ur the next to go….and sooooo hailey and lauren.. go home……….

  873. America does not vote right what so ever!!!! And people think that Pia is safe because she was a great singer and that is wrong as we saw the previous time with Casey. Don't people get it? You need to vote for who you like even though you think they are safe!!! It's ridiculous on how this voting goes. Regardless, the winner of idol is never heard from again, so in the end it's a good thing Pia didn't make it because she will probably be bigger than the winner, but I would've liked to hear her sing for a few more times!

  874. Pia was one of the best contestants ….. How did that happen???…I was 99% sure that Pia was a winner.

    Pia…..you're not only a great singer of incredible talent, a beatiful woman, but also very smart young woman who knows how to talk, what to say, and when to say it. Good luck….!!! I will buy your album and, if possible, go to your concert.

    Dorcia

  875. If just found out that Pia got eliminated, and that's it for me as well.

    I wasn't sure if she was a sure winner or not, but certainly a final 3.

    The voting is so bad right now, I'm not sure Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood would have made it to the final 5.

    I'm done for now, maybe I will log back in as the finals approach.

    Oh well, I guess it saves me 4 hours a week.

  876. I will never watch this program again. It is either fixed or America does know TALENT!!!!!!!

  877. I really don't think it should have been Pia. Jacob, Stefano, Paul, even Haley (my personal favorite), Lauren and James I thought would go home before Pia.

    However, the judges were totally out of line to act that way. To wear their feelings on their sleeves about their favorites. It's not fair to the other contestants to see such blatant bias from the judges. How do you think Stefano felt when he was the only one in the bottom three that didn't get reaction from the judges tonight? How do the other contestants feel about how the judges thought someone else should have gone home in Pia's place? Even if it is warranted, it's not appropriate.

    Obviously Pia, as talented as she is, did something wrong to not get the voting viewers to vote for her and I don't think it's right to punish the other contestants with mock anger as they did tonight.

    As with Thia and Naima, she's gonna have to show the world that she's for serious about her 'dream' and keep on truckin'.

    • i agree with David P. regarding the judges' blatant favoritism this season. they should be impartial.

  878. AMERICA REALLY GOT IT WRONG THIS TIME, IVE WATCHED EVERY WEEK SINCE THE SHOW BEGAN AND AM TRULY SHOCKED AT THE RESULTS, I BELIEVE PIA WOULD HAVE GONE ALL THE WAY AND WON THIS SEASON'S AMERICAN IDOL.

  879. I heard someone the other day say at this point Idol needs Pia more than Pia needs the show. She was/is by FAR the best singer in the competition and will have a wonderful career!! Good luck Pia!!

  880. I am a huge fan of Pia! I think she should have won American Idol. She is a very good singer and I wish I could buy one of her CDs. She is an awesome singer to me, and very beautiful!! I am 8 years old and look up to her. I voted for her and think that she never should have gone home.

    LOVE YOU PIA!!!

  882. I'd enjoy Paul Donald doing a Rod Stewart song…

    You're In My Heart—wonder if he could play it on his guitar too! 🙂

  884. Not this week. Should have been Jacob or Stefano. I'm shocked but I didn't see Pia in the Finals any way. Jacob and Stefano will probably be next one's going unless something well drastic happens with others. I still see Scotty and James til the end! Country vs Rock, how cool would that be?

      • I agree with you…now since Pia is gone..either Scotty or James should win this competition….definitely not Stefano or Casey (who makes childish faces)…

  885. Well, Pia was not very great really. Stefano is the bomb! JLo said so! Blame JLo for Pia getting the boot.

  886. there should only one winner in AI.and it's just so happen that PIA gone early in the competition. If it really meant for her, its for her. if not, then so be it.maybe there is someone who needs and deserves the title more than her.GOOD LUCK PIA! i'll buy your albums.

  887. My family and all my friends are Pia's fans. I'm so sorry that I was busy at the voting time. I didn't expect Pia leaving tonight. Is it possible to recall all of our votes? We really want to see her again. She is our idol. Please do something to bring her back. This is unfair I will stop watching the show if she's gone.

  888. Oh boy…I can see it now…the lawsuits will be filed against FOX and the judges tomorrow. 🙂

    • That's the craziest thing I've ever heard, and you even bolded it, but I guess you'd have to to get someone's attention with how fast comments are being posted.

  889. Eliminated:

    Ashton, Karen, Naima, Thia and Pia

    Recently at the bottom 3:

    Jacob and Stefano

    So what's common about these individuals?

    Is America voting based on talent?

    The judges may have used their save too early.

    Pia has good vocals and might just be in it to win it if she continues to work on her stage presence (stomping her feet, banging her head and waving her hands a bit more). She could have had a fighting chance after a week or 2 more.

    Oh well, I'm all for Haley right now. She's a real person, talented and passionate.

    Let's all hope succeeding eliminations would be based on talent.

  890. It is obvious that America can get it wrong especially with passive behavior favoring prior weeks bottom 3.give the judges 3 saves.it is important if fox wants to keep their ratings high and more importantly to promote the best singers.I think that 1 save when at 12 to 9,then 1 save at 9 to 6,then last save at 6 to 3.for the last contestants let America go on it's own.

  891. Stefano should have gone home. Pia has a beautiful voice but her problem was no charisma.

  892. I feel it was totally inconceivable. Don't get me

    wrong this season was tough, the judges were floored, jlo shocked and speechless, but let me tell you this I could name a couple of last nights

    show contestant #1 and contestant #4 who had that

    smirk on her face should have been the bottom three, and possibly the one to go home. This young lady had poise, beauty, smarts, and what a voice, she will go far, she'll have contracts after contracts. Let me tell you I am 62 yrs. old and I've been watching American Idol since it's inception and there have been a couple disappointments; but this has got to be the biggest disappointment yet. If Pia was my daughter I would be the proudest parent alive.

  894. The worst decision in the 6 years I've been watching, worse even when Katherine Mcphee didn't make it.Pia is far superior to at least 4 of the remaining singers and she would have made a perfect Idol. I do like Lauren but the voters made a huge mistake tonight. Not sure if I will bother watching the rest of the season, this is truly an injustice to the whole American Idol setup.How people could vote for Paul,Stefano and Scotty over Pia is criminal.I feel there will be a HUGE drop in the viewing audience. How come only the females are getting eliminated. A flaw has been uncovered here as it seems we have a female-dominated audience who just develop crushes on the guys.Last three Idols all males. Heart of the show just torn out tonight. Revamp the rules to prevent such an obvious catastrophe!!!!

    • There will be no rule changes, we'll just have to march on without you snif.

      • Oh my word. Okay so I liked Pia too, but what is this?? She's gone. get over it. they're not going to change the rules because America took for granted that people were voting for her. Maybe if her fans would've gotten off their computers on these websites and actually voting fot her, it wouldn't have happened. Yes you heard me… IT'S YOUR FAULY. Not American Idol, or Jlo, or Steven Tyler, or Ryan Seacrest, or Randy, or Casey, or Fox… Just face it. You didn't vote and now she's gone.

  895. I hate that Pia was voted off. Wish voters would vote for the best singers not just their friends or who they like. Pia will have a contract somewhere but she does need to put "groove in her move". Wake up voters!!

    • I know of a Karaoke bar trying to get hold of her right now. She's got potential.

      • Glad to see you picked up your spelling! Bet you'll be the only one on this site next week when Stefano goes home..Stefano is not the bomb he is a bomb

  896. Isn't the point of the show that America votes? Why is everyone upset with AI? They can't really make an exception after they use the save, no matter how "good" the person voted off was.

    • Agreed. While judges don't vote, their often-times ridiculous commentary seriously affects the gullible audience. I hope Casey fluck face wins so he can be the worst-f'g record seller next to the last a$$hole the judges pushed so much. Good ol' Taylor Hicks!!!

  900. Don't tell me it is true!!! Pia is gone??? Stephano, Jacob and Paul should have left before Pia!! The results are wrong, AGAIN!!!!

    • Don't cry. your life will resume tomorrow. You will soon forget about Pia and never hear from her again.

  901. The voting system for american idol sucks. Pia should have been in the final two if not the winner. I'm done watching for the season.

  902. Voters in America got it wrong again….voting off Pia!

    But this is the same electorate that voted for Obama!

  903. American did not get it right. Pia had the best vocals of all the contestants. The judges made the biggest mistake by saving Casey. The voting should not be based on votes from the public. The judges should have a percentage. The voting process must change; this is not a popularity contest. I have no doubt that Pia will get a recording contract and I believe that she will become more successful than any of the others on the show. If you look back at previous seasons, you don't have to be the winner to be a real winner. I like many others looked forward to watching AI each week; but at this point, I'm not sure I will be watching.

    I agree with many others that Pia should be brought back and the voting system should be changed. If not, I'm afraid the show will not be around much longer.

    Bad business decisions will result in low ratings.

  904. why people complain so much, I like the show see it every week, it's sad when people go but the show must go on. She'll be fine, she will be on the tour that's where the money is, she was eliminated by lack of votes, this is a program of popularity not talent as it used to be, as the judges mentioned is the whole package, not just the voice, she has the voice, but her lack of movement on the stage did not help her at all, it's sad that she's gone, but those are the rules of the game, someone has to be eliminated each week.

  905. The voting system for american idol sucks. Pia should have been in the final two if not the winner. I'm done watching for the season. I will definitely buy her album when it's released.

  906. For all you people that say you aren't going to watch again (and are in the USA): If you loved Pia, and you thought she should have stayed instead of another then it is your fault she left. You should have voted until your phone fell apart and your eyes were so blurry from staring at the computer screen you couldn't see what the security code was. If you really felt that strongly about it you should have done something. The fans of the other contestants did what they needed to to keep their favorites on, why didn't you?

  907. It was painful for me to see such a beautiful,supremely talented young woman be voted off the show tonight. Shenwas mmy favorite contestant, and it seems to be that the voting must be dominated by young girls who have the time to vote multiple times. Many people have such hectic schedules, they are unable to vote as much. The voting must be restructured in some way as to make it more fair. Tonight was a travestry.

  908. the ball got dropped. what a travisty. im so pissed off. the judges used there save way erly for a guy that probbly wont win. now one of the top contenders is leaving. the posted vote percentage was wrong or this is rigged im going to quite watching this bullshit

  910. CLEARLY AMERICA DOES NOT KNOW WHAT GOOD TALENT IS. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE 2 BEARDED PEOPLE KEEP SLIDING BY ( AND WHY CASEY WAS SAVED AT ALL?)AND THE ONE PERSON WHO ILLUMINATES "IDOL" WAS ELIMINATED.THE HIGHERARCHY(SP) NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT A BETTER WAY TO VOTE OR DONT VOTE AT ALL. THE PUBLIC ALSO NEEDS TO HAVE MORE OF A SAY WITH REF: TO "THE SAVE". WHY NOT LET AMERICA VOTE ON THE SAVE? THEN ON THE FOLLOWING WEEK THAT PERSON SAVED WOULD GET THE FINAL TALLY AND REALLY BE SAVED. THE JUDGES SAVED THE WRONG PERSON. THEY FAILED HIM BY LETTING HIM AND PAUL BELIEVE THEY HAVE TALENT.THE AMERICAN VOTERS FAILED THE REST OF AMERICA BY LETTING THE ONE PERSON WITH POTENTIALLY THE BEST TALENT ON IDOL HISTORY (PIA) BE VOTED OFF AND LET THE REST OF THE LOSERS CONTINUE SINGING. THIS IS JUST CRIMINAL. TOO BAD. I WILL CERTAINLY CONSIDER ANOTHER PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS ALSO TO FOLLOW BOYCOT VIEWING THIS FIXED SHOW. PRODUCERS, EXECUTIVES AND PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN IDOL, PLEASE FIGURE OUT ANOTHER SYSTEM, ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY AND TEXTING INCOME. FIX THE PROBLEM.

  915. I had no problem with her leaving. She was the worse last night. If she is not singing a ballad, she is nothing. Even with a ballad she was average. Hey judges, how do you think you made Stefano feel. We would be fine if you left. Get over being so emotional and be real judges. America didn't like her.

    • Gee, I'm an American and I think she sang great…that's OK…I'll help make her a lot of money by buying her CD…you go girl!

      • Pia will not get a record contract. In a couple of years you will think of Pia Zadora, not Pia Toscano. And you will live happily ever after.

  916. I heard on the radio this morning that the computers had a glitch during the voting and a lot of Pia's votes went to Haley. This seems confirmed by the outcome tonight. Did anyone else hear about this?

  917. Pia?? They should have saved the "SAVE" for a situation like this. It's not worth watching any more.

  918. Pia was the most talented. I think the remaining idols should save her and let her compete again next week! Obviously the voting system is flawed when a clear top five is eliminated.

    • Would Pia do the same for the others? Each and every one of these multi-talented kids want the same kinds of successes as does Pia. Pia knew this was a "contest" when she signed on. I was in San Francisco this past week, and there are unknowns standing doing their music on the street corners, and they were amazing singers and musicians. Pia has been blessed with the opportunity of her lifetime, and she'll do just fine, just like Jennifer Hudson. Remember her?

  919. The judges should be realizing they blew it by using the save way too early and not saving it for a moment like this. This season is over. Pia was so far ahead of the competition it wasn't even funny. It was like a pro among amateurs. Her career will far outshine whoever is the ultimate "winner".

    • What career? Maybe she will become a waitress at Dennys. And a damn good one.

    • If so, maybe you can "sign" her since you know talent so well. I tuned in not to just see Pia, but all the other amazing talent too. Possibly Pia can "open" for Celine Dion:-). Or, maybe they can do an album together and no one will know where the other one leaves off, as they sound so much alike.

  920. All Pia could sing were ballads. The moment she stepped out of her element she got the boot. It was the same for Thia, who I think is more talented than Pia.

  921. Icant believe one of the best singers was sent home!! It should have been Stephano

  922. How did America get it wrong if they are voting for their favorite. Grow up and accept that just because they did not agree with you does not make them wrong. Remember this is American Idol and not USSR Idol.

  923. I am wondering the same thing…was her number off the hook? Why was it just a busy signal? Either way, she should have gone on to the top 5! She will have a great career, despite the voting malfunctions. Stefano should have stepped up, and said, `she can take my place, since she is way more deserving`! Everyone in that audience, and the performers left, know that this is just wrong! Pia being voted off is just b.s.!! This will be my last show to watch as well. I will continue to cast my votes for the others i think that deserve it, but i will tune in no more!

    • You're a little harsh on Stafano. . . a young man with a unique and memorable voice, musician, composer, and sweet spirit. Again I ask, how many of your 50 votes went to Pia? The phone wasn't the only method to vote. AI website makes it real easy.

  924. nobody gets voted off. you don't vote for who you want gone, you vote for who you like most and the one with the least votes goes home.

    I thought Pia deserved to go home. Maybe its because I hate Celine Dion

    • all the people who are not outraged are not online wasting their time voicing their complaints to like minded idiots

  925. Pia is a Great singer but I cannot express enough how badly she messed up with her taste in songs and guarded performances! I felt that the rock and roll greats were not represented last night and overall the song choices were pathetic. Every week I would say to myself- what drip will pia sing tonight and I'd be impressed despite the sap. Last night was her big chance to show true artistry and range-she sang well but she was not rocking and rolling. What if she had attempted led zeppelin? A pity to see her go but in my opinion America votes for honesty and not for polished presentation.

  926. They need to revise the voting system. Judges should get 50% and America should get 50%. Pia should not have gone home. I had her ranked as the second best singer on the show this season. American Idol took a step in the right direction by giving the judges a save, but now they need to take another step by giving the judges a say in the voting.

    • Totally agree – or america decides the bottom 3 and the judges decide who goes home

    • But I'm not going to stop watching American Idol over this. I just think this is a wakeup call. Jacob was right. America didn't look themselves in the mirror.

    • It boils down to people being too lax about casting a vote! Then they get all upset and blame AI for their failure to be proactive. I don't think the system is broken. . .AI has now provided fans 3 different ways to vote. Phone, internet, and text. The fans are the problem!

      • When you study statistics you will learn that a voluntary response call-in system is a biased system. It turns a singing competition into a popularity contest. I remember a few seasons back when Sanjaya Malakar was terrible in comparison to the rest of the competition, but due to his goofy hair, he made it really far. Lots of people will vote for the hot guy or the hot girl regardless of how they sing. Or the super-duper country fans will go crazy over the one big country singer and thus give Scotty a million votes. The way the system is set up is biased and the best singers don't always make it as far as they should. But then you can tell later on who the real winners are by how well they do in the real world. Like Chris Daughtry in season 5. Taylor Hicks won because he was entertaining and popular to the people and Chris Daughtry got 4th a mere fourth place. Now look at Taylor Hicks's career and Chris Daughtry's career. Taylor has done nothing while Chris is one of the biggest rock stars of today. I know a lot of people that don't even realize that the band Daughtry originated on American Idol with Chris Daughtry. Pia is an amazing singer. She'll prove that she should've gone farther in this competition by having a better career than most of them.

  927. I called several times to vote for Pia with getting to vote for her 30 minutes after the show. Why was her line busy, but the others I voted for were not?? Does not make sense, she was the best. I demand a recount or check the technology.

    • You could have placed all your votes for Pia. The reason the line was busy is because others were voting at the same time. You could have gotten on Idol web page and voted that way. Much easier.

  928. I think Pia was the best of all of them, you can not compare Haley or Lauren to her. I don't see what they see in Paul at all. The others are good, but Pia was the best by far. I was enjoying American Idol this year. I like the judges, and the talent was great. I did vote for Pia and Casey, but I don't think I want to see it anymore after tonight, and I have been a fan for years, but I don't think it is legit anymore I think something is wron.

    • So if Pia won, it would have been legit? Why did you waste votes on Casey if Pia being eliminated makes you mad? What went wrong was folks not voting for Pia, thinking she must be safe automatically. It's like people getting mad someone else won the lottery, but they didn't even buy a ticket.

  930. Pia's elimination is a mistake and something should be done to bring her back.

    • Why, because you liked her…I didn't like her and agree she should be gone. Why does your opinion of her count for more than mine. Guess what, more people agreed with me……

  931. WOW..This is worse than when Chris Daughtry went home early..This is with out a doubt the best season ever and she is the best singer on this season..I was glad they used the save when they did but now that this has happened i am mad..The winner does not always have the best career and i feel she will be around for a very long time and have a longer career than whoever wins..WOW!

    • That, too, was a sad sad night. I feel Pia fans did not step up and do what they should have. I'm not a Pia fan, but I expected she would go further than my favorites by a long shot. I feel bad for her that her fans were not able to be there for her when she needed it.

  932. Pia eliminated…well that was kinda' dumb voting. Clearly one of the best, if not the best, voice. Guess AI not a singing contest…oh well. Frees up some time now for something besides watching AI…just lost a viewer…you made your save way too early…see ya'

  933. I hope AI will make an exception and bring back Pia. She has an amazing voice and desevers to be there. I voted for her about 30 times and did not have any problems getting through. Just kept hitting the redial button. I am sure however, that the teenage girls are voting for the boys once again this year and not voting on talent. I really believed that Pia would win it all. I am so disappointed watching tonights results.

    • So if Pia should have won, why not just end the show and crown her the winner? So, you don't think the others are talented? You can actually vote 50 times. Those last 20 votes might have kept her in the competition:-).

      • they can't just crown Pia the winner. they have to play out the last eight weeks THEN crown her the winner.

  934. Well this just proves that AI is a popularity contest and not a talent show. Pia was awesome.

  935. I read many of the responses to Pia being eliminated and there were outraged folks for sure. How many of "you" actually voted? This years group of finalists are amazingly talented; all of them! Each and everyone of them unique in their own way. The judges have been very supportive of all the contestants and for me this has been the best season ever! Pia was gorgeous, pitch perfect, and had the sweetest personality. She is not my #1 choice, however, I was shocked that she got eliminated so soon. Like Daughtry, she will be a mega star, or like Jennifer Hudson even. Idol is doing something "great" for these unknown musicians, i.e. in giving them national exposure and giving them the experience of their lives. Stop sniveling people.

    • Agreed. AI gives folks (who would never otherwise have the opportunity) to shine, in front of millions of viewers…. Their lives will all be changed as a result of this experience! Pia will be fine! Onward!

    • Paul was awesome as in…….NOT. Pia was one of the best ever talents on this show. She has it all and what she needs to improve on, she'll improve. To bad you're going to have to listen to her on the radio for the next thirty years of so. I bet you hope Paul wins.

  936. No longer a fan! The voting system needs to change. The judges should have more say in deciding the fate of the contestants. I'm sure the Idol reps will have some say in the future of how this shows voting is decided. I guess this shows the mentality of the American voter to vote off such a talented performer !!!! No one more IDOL in this household! I'm done!!

  937. This comment is for Haley! Don't know if anyone else noticed the big smile on her face when Pia's name was announced. Go back and check it out. All of the other contestants had mouth wide open or were in tears! Haley you have sat in one of those 3 chairs and will be back in them. Because of your reaction tonight and you are not very talented you will GO and I hope it's next week. You are NO American Idol

  938. I am so disappointed…. I started watching American Idol again after many years because I am pleased with the judges this year and how they handle the contestants…. But this is a grave injustice perpetuated by the ability to vote more than once and those voting not caring about talent and instead about the cuteness factor some of those still left in the competition…. I just cannot believe Pia will no longer be in the competition. This saddens me deeply… I just do not know if I will be watching anymore this year… This is just so unbelievable. I am so sad it hurts…

  939. I hate to see Pia leave,she is a great singer. But this should be a lesson to the others MAKE SURE YOU PICK THE RIGHT SONG EACH WEEK!

    Casey should have went home for his poor song selections. He got lucky and the judges made a poor choice in saving Casey, after he had 2 very BAD weeks singing the wrong songs.

    Now because Pia selected a poor song one week. America has to pay the price of the judges saving Casey.

    Bad call judges!!!! If Simon would have been on the show Casey would not have been saved.

  940. i will miss pia's palate. i don't know why they zoom to it everytime she hits the high notes! not a fan of hers but she'll have a career.

  941. *** Attention FOX Found The Voting Problem ***

    A press release from Fox just announced that "the million of guys that were having a million of drinks about Pia" were too drunk when the voted and punched in the incorrect voting numbers.

  942. I'M DONE !!!! THERE IS NO WAY THAT PIA TUSCANO SHOULD HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED THIS WEEK. I AM NEVER WATCHING ANOTHER SHOW UNTIL THE PRODUCERS CHANGE THE VOTING RULES SO THAT ALL THE GOOGLY-EYED LITTLE 12-14 YEARS LITTLE GIRLS CANNOT SIT THERE IN THERE ROOM AND TEXT OR CALL OVER AND OVER AND OVER ETC ETC ETC FOR THE "CUTEST GUY" — THE NUMBER OF VOTES FROM ANY PHONE SHOULD BE LIMITED. THIS IS DUMB AND I HAVE BETTER THINGS TO DO NOW THAN WATCH SOME LITTLE GIRL HEART-THROB COMPETITION. I ALMOST QUIT AFTER SIMON LEFT, BUT GAVE IT ONE MORE TRY. FACT IS LAST THREE WINNERS — ALL GUYS. FACT IS FIRST FIVE ELIMINATIONS THIS YEAR — ALL GIRLS. FACT IS CHRIS ALLEN WAS CUTER THAN ADAM LAMBERT EVEN THOUGH ADAM LAMBERT IS WAY MORE TALENTED (PERHAPS IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE). FACT IS THAT CRYSTAL BOWERSOX WAS FAR BETTER THAN LEE DEWYZE LAST YEAR. FACT IS EVERYTHING IS TOO GOODY-GOODY THIS YEAR AND THE PRODUCERS AND JUDGES CREATED THIS SITUATION. FACT IS ALL 9 CONTESTANTS ARE NOT EQUALLY TALENTED. FACT IS PIA WAS BY FAR A SUPERSTAR AMONGST WANNA-BE'S. FACTS DON'T LIE. FACT IS — I'M DONE AND I WILL BE THE FIRST TO BUY ANY CD THAT PIA TUSCANO RECORDS. AMERICAN IDOL —- YOU'VE LOST A TON OF VIEWERS AFTER TONIGHT. BY THE WAY WHEN IS SIMON'S NEW SHOW STARTING ?????????????????????

      • Firstly, i don't vote for Scotty. Secondly, my parents have absolutely no say in what I watch and who I text. That's what happens when you grow up, move out, get an education, a job. Something for you to look forward too.

  943. Pia was a beautiful singer – both in voice and physically. What a shame. She was my choice for Idol….judges used save too early…bearded one is a "no talent" in my book. Not sure I can watch the show any longer.

  946. It not who is the best singer but who they feel sorry for that gets the votes. Pia will make it

    on her own, with out Idol. At least American got to hear her.

    • No she was not one of the best. She was in the top 24 but that's it. The judges were way too kind to her. Simon would have told her early on that she was not very good.

      • very true. Simon would have torn her apart and she'd likely never reach the top 12. she appeals to 40 year olds and that's not who buys records

    • I think the judges showed no class when they acted like they did when Pia was announced the one to leave. How do you think the other contestants felt after listening to the judges comments. Shame on them. Somebody had to leave the show. Yes the should have said some comments about her, but they made the other contestants sound like they are not deserving to be there. Pia has a good voice but is not the best. I hope the judges start showing some class.

    • WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH EVERYONE??? PIA HAS THE BEST VOCALS THEN ANYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE HAS THE BEST THAN ANYONE THERE!!!!!!! AMERICA GOT THIS ONE REALLY WRONG…… RECOUNT RECOUNT THE VOTES!!!!!!!!

  948. America got it all wrong, and the judges should have saved their SAVE for a person that was more talented that Casey. I can't believe that someone as talented as Pia was voted off. She will still go very far in the recording business, she is already a STAR. The ones that should have been in the bottom three were not there this week, the three that were in the bottom three did not deserve to be in those seats. America does not know what good music and talent is. I hope they do the right thing next week.

  950. America did get it wrong. Pia and Jacob should have not been in the bottom three. What were the voters thinking? She was one of the more talented singers on the show and should have been in the top 2 or 3 Definitely more talented that a few others who should have been eliminated before her. It was a shock – and maybe the judges should have more than one save. Very disappointing!!!

  951. Whoa!!!! What is American thinking????? Very disappointing ….. American Idol has most likely lost a viewer…… this was just wrong………Judges should be able to veto such an obvious blunder……

    • This is the best season yet, the best talent, but they sent the best talent home tonight. Makes no sense.

    • YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!! PIA HAS THE BEST VOCALS OTHER THEN JAMES ON THAT STAGE. AMERICA IF YOU THINK THAT STEFANO HAS BETTER VOCALS THAT'S A JOKE!!!!!!!! A BIG BLUNDER MISTAKE STUPID

  952. I am a fan of American Idol and granted this season has brought great talent! I told my husband every person on that stage should be an American Idol this season because I have never seen thru the years such great talent performed from each individual. They all have such a different style and each contestant performs like an artist. Having said that, I have always believed Pia would end up being the American Idol. When she was in the last three I wouldn't have ever imagined that she would be voted off!! This is totally not RIGHT!!!!!! I look forward to seeing her every week and now I just don't understand how they could allow her to leave the show at this point. If Casey was saved, then I believe Pia should be allowed to come back. She is the BEST of all. Even the professional musicians have made comments such as you just don't find talent and a voice like Pia's (it's rare). Maybe American Idol should consider not having the public vote and have great artists vote instead. This is not right at all!!!!! Change the title to American Judges. Bring Pia back. Paul, Casey, or Stefano aren't nearly as good as Pia. I am so greatly disappointed I almost don't want to watch this show next week after this! I certainly hope that Scotty doesn't get voted off. Like I said they are all good, but this is absolutely not right what happened to Pia. Please bring her back!!!!!

    • I with ya. That was a wrong call. Pia will still get contracts. She has nothing to worry about.

      James In North Carolina

      • WHEN SHE SANG THE SONG I'II STAND BY YOU, PIA WHO IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SHOW…….WHO IS STANDING BY PIA ?????????

    • The problem is not America voting. That is part of the appeal. The problem is fraud that comes from "vote as much as you want." Auto-dialers.. Auto-texters.

  953. Very disappointed. I think the judges should have judged the weaker singers harder instead being a little hard on Pia. It almost makes me not wanting to watch anymore.

  954. Does anybody have a clue????? HELLO….. Pia was the best!!!!! NOT JUST AMERICA"S FAULT, JUDGES U USED THE SAVE TOO EARLY AND MOST DEFINATEY USED IT FOR THE WORNG PERSON !!!!!

  955. I hope there is some way to bring Pia back to the show. She is one of the very best. There must have been some sort of mistake in the way the votes were recorded.

    • she can come back in two years as a guest appearance as the 9th place winner of 2011???

  956. OMG at last, she got the boot. Pia is boring. She knows only ballad songs.

    And you people complaining, hellooooo. Current music industry nowadays cater to a large segment of the market going for rnb pop and fast songs.

    I bet most of those complaining here are only few people changing their names all the time to assimilate a huge group of commenters against the vote.

    AI vote-off is a good vote. Pia only caters to the ballad market segment who entirely are those who love slow songs and mostly older ones

    Get real people, Pia's fan group is limited and few.

    • And the limited and few will make her a millionaire when her CD hits the stores…good job on the earlier save judges…how do you like it now…

      • you have got to be kidding?? this is about talent, not about setting pianos on fire…give me a break!

    • Pia has the voice to do incredible ballads but she can sing anything like this past week. Just search for her on youtube… She can sing so much more.

    • Check out the ten best selling albums on iTunes last year. Sade (2) she isn't fast or R & B. John Mayer, not fast or R & B. Jason Castro, not fast or R & B. Alicia Keys who I consider as much adult contemporary as R & B.

      More to the point, who is left that fits your R & B, fast formula? Jacob? He's not good at R & B. The rest don't even deserve a mention.

    • possiably limited to people with jobs that will buy her cd's instead of downloading.

  957. Now I remember why I haven't watched the show since Clarkson. What BS …best voice gone… See ya …I'm checked out.

  958. I can not believe the best vocals of all the singers was voted off – I guess because she lacked the statge presence of some of the others. Do not get me wrong this is the best top 10 ever – but there are a couple of the guys that should have easily been voted off over Pia – so sad.I believe that Pia lands a recording contract ahead of some of the other finalists. She will be the next Celine Dion

    • I think you're right… If any of the judges had any sense they'd be inking this girl backstage an hour ago.. So done with this BS show… At least there is playoff hockey and basketball to fill the idol void…won't tune in again.. Oh Pia..let us know when you first show is…I will be first in line for a ticket..

  959. Who in the world booked the act of the crack head koo koo bird? I would rather have seen the guy who did "Pants on the Ground"! Please do better; that guy was terrible. I thought he was the biggest shock until America voted off Pia.

    But, Pia will get her record deals without beening an American Idol Winner.

    She has already did enough to prove her greatness as a singer. She will sell out areas.

    You have made it Pia, No Worries. Keep looking up.

    James from North Carolina

  960. Starting to feel a bit bad about he way the competition is ending up. I just hope the industry helps out he deserved ones…

  961. It's not about Pia's excellent singing ability; it's about her personality- She is serious and humble.She isn't fun for the audience neither proud

    in her singing ability.The complete opposite of Haley. Yet Pia didn't deserve to go,as a singer she deserved to be in the top three.

  962. This show is a joke. Season 11 and how many winners have the voters gotten right. Let's see….2. Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. The teen girls are controlling the outcome every year. Look at last year, the cute paint guy wins over the only singer that was strong week after week. Now look at their record sales. Crystal is killing Lee D. Pia will just be another Jennifer Hudson or Chris Daughtry.

    • Complete joke…thought they had their s….t together…clearly not. Won't tune in again

  963. This is the 2nd time I'm following Idol and the last! Looks like a panel of talented, professional judges should do the voting and not Joe Q Public. The show has morphed into a popularity contest. Tonight's results prove that it has nothing to do with talent. I really wonder the ratio of gals to guys who vote. If more girls are voting than guys, than I have my own feelings and opinions as to why Pia was eliminated. Quite sad, but I hope she'll reach her potential in the music industry. She certainly stood on stage, though in shock, with poise and dignity. Speaks for her emotional intelligence. Bravo, Pia!

    • Pia will be singing the national anthem at the local break dance festival this weekend. Hope to see you there

      • Hopefully they will be selling her CD so I can buy it. Do break dance festivals have booths to sell stuff?

      • Juan, finally I know where your taste has been developed. Really, James, Casey, Jacob and Paul seem more likely to appear at your urban version of a country fair. Pia has way too much class to see you there.

      • thank you Becky…am getting sick to my stomach of this juan's nauseating comments…

  964. Pia was an ice queen that did not demonstrate any personality when she performed. The others may not be as technically talented, but they were fun to watch. Pia was so dull and boring and never showed any emotion. Even when she got booted off she tried not to show emotion. THAT is the problem!!

      • I doubly agree! Since Hollywood week was over, Pia was the most boring. I know she could sing, but she could NOT preform. Being an entertained requires a personality…she never showed one.

        Poor Stefano, the judges made it seem like he was underserving. It is left up to the people. If the judges want to do something, they should start giving legitimate criticisms.

    • Pia is not an Ice Queen she is a Beautiful Very Talented Woman that will make it to the top like Celine, Cher, or Any other singing diva. I enjoyed whating her and I am not old or just into Ballads I like all music…she had the best talent and did not deserve to be voted off.

      • I doubt it. She does have voice but boring to watch. Far to learn to be a diva.She is not the best.

    • You could not have said it better. She is a good singer , but it's going to take more than that to make it. There are so many singers that have the moves to go with it. She is a pretty girl but this is not a beauty pagent. I think she would do great doing cover girl commercials and singing for Disney. She will find her comfort zone , but it's not going to be going crazy dancing all over the stage.

  965. I am shocked Pia is the overall best singer this year…Paul or Stefano should have gone home…You can't even hear what Paul is singing have the time. I don't even want to watch Idol anymore. It has to be rigged…Or American's need to get hearing aids.

  966. what a joke, will not watch idol again, you left a girl who forgot her words and used your save to early, your losing it.

  967. American got this wrong BIG TIME! I think there are 13 year old little girls doing all the voting and they have know idea what true talent is. Its a shame! I think the 3 idol judges should always have the final word over the voters sitting at home with their face in a 1/2 gallon of ice cream! Pia was the BEST there was for this season… Now i have no interest in watching anymore.

    • I wonder if there there was a force at work that we did not know about? Jeniffer Hudson arguably lost out due to Chicago having a power cut of some sorts during voting in her year.

      All I know is that it is the business end of the competition and anyone will be a loss at this stage. I am not really sure if I see an American idol here at all though, and not sure if the judges did a good job this year in selecting the finalists?

      • Would be intersesting to see a break down of the voting demographic to understand what is really happening and to undrestand whay the judges say what they do?

        Pia should have won this show! A serious mistake just happened…

    • I agree Pia was the Best. I t was wrong to use the save on Casey. This is the Worst in the history of the show. While I won't watch this anymore, I now hope Scott wins–he has been good every week andhe admires Elvis.

  968. The voters got it wrong. Pia was the best. This is no longer a contest where the best singer wins. Pia and Jacob are the best .. Jacob is likely the next to go. It is disgraceful that Pia is gone. My wife and I, as of tonight, will no longer watch idol anymore! Too bad … I actually think overall the talent is the best in years. But without Pia … why watch.

    • I agree with you…it must be 13 yr little girls doing all the voting…because Jacob and Pia ARE the talent of this cast…and both of them were in the bottom tonight! It is ridiculous!!!

  969. Reality Check:

    No Pia was not one of the best. She was in the top 24 but that’s it. The judges were way too kind to her. Simon would have told her early on that she was not very good.

    • I guess they even let tone deaf people make comments here. Pia was in a class by herself. NO ONE had as strong a voice as she did. Just look at the production numbers they were all in. She stood out among all of the contestants.

  970. I am so, so, so sad that Pia got eliminated. Stupid choice for America! Who is to be blamed? American viewers are responsible for this.

    • NO …. The producers are to blame for this for the way they allow multiple votes from same phone. But they want Ryan to blab about how they got "33 million votes" — yeah but that was not from 33 million viewers — it was probably from 33,000 12 year old girls that each text voted 1,000 time.

  971. Pia was boring boring boring….sure she was the best singer….but I would perfer casey even lauren or haley…to her….she made no effort to CONNECT with the audience.

  972. I wish the votes had a limit- which would give more of an even say instead of giving an advantage to crazy people calling hundreds of times. That said I also think it could be fun to have the ability to vote against someone. I know it's mean but sometimes I feel supportive of many singers and really only feel negatively about a few. It would save me time.

  973. Well I really dont think Pia got voted off…it must not have been from the votes cuz she was obviously popular with the audience. The producers must have decided that one.

    So happy for Stefano tho!! Aren't we happy Fanofans?

  974. Simon Come Back!!! At least he wasn't trying to be so nice to everybody. He would have swayed the votes enough by now with his correct & critical comments to have kept Pia in tonight. Some of the other less talented contestants would be "packing their bags" by now. Come on, Randy, Jennifer & Steven, take a stand; we'll still Love you!!!

    • Not too sure about that -Pia auditioned two other seasons and did not make it far.

    • No Simon would have told her to stop being so stiff . He tells everyone how it is. So it's a good thing Simon was not on here.

  975. I think she was good, but there are others I like better. I think sometimes people vote for the person they think is the underdog and forget to vote for the person they think is safe. That's the only way to explain many bottom three groups.

  977. I have been watching this show just to see Pia. Seriously… I tuned in just to hear her sing. I have no reason to watch anymore. What's the downside of making an exception, bringing her back for a week, doing a double elimination next week and seeing if she can survive that. I seriously expected her to be in the final. I'm gone…

  978. America got it wrong this week! Pia Toscano has the whole package…talent & beauty. She has one of the best voices in this group. AI is a reality show but there is something very unreal about this week's result. I think the producers should reconsider the voting process. The teeny boppers are voting for the guys and knocking off the talented females. Isn't it obvious by now? Speaking of the producers, why would they allow a disgusting performance by Iggy Pop, the 64 year old "wild child", to appear on the show during the family hour from 8 to 9? It's sad that the judges

    used their save for Casey when they really needed to save Pia tonight!! Like Jennifer Hudson, Pia will have a singing career and prove America wrong.

    Good luck Pia. We certainly haven't heard the last of you!!

    • Exactly that was so gross!!! At least put on a shirt! i was uncomfortable watching him "perdorm"

    • Okay, I've asked 4 "teeny boppers" who they liked best and they all picked one of the female singers. They don't think any of the guys, with the exception of Stefano, are cute. I mean come on, they don't even think Paul is cute so you can imagine what they think of Jacob and Casey.

  979. The elimination of Pia was a disgrace. How is it possible that some of the others are there and she is not? Just shows you that your voting system must change. This is not a popularity contest, it is a talent show but it does not seem that way by the results. Wasn't Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson enough of a lesson? I for one will never watch AI again and I am sure many more feel the same. Good Luck Pia; you are the best.

  980. The judges wasted their save! Pia has a terrific voice and she's beautiful. She could have been coached to have more of a stage presence. They saved Casey and be honest he's boring and he is not going to sell records. He'll end up at street fairs or at a local blues lounge. He isn't groomable for fame. Pia was much more teachable, she actually has unharvested talent.

  981. This is the last person I thought would be elliminated, she deserves to be there more then most anyone else. Pia and Scotty should go to the very end. Why did the judges use their save when they should have saved it for someone that deserved it like Pia. I sure hope the judges realize what a mistake they made and maybe they should count the votes again because something is not right.

  982. Very disappointed… They say to vote,well my one vote doesn't compete to someone submitting 10,000 votes, so the show is flawed!!! Think i'll just quit watching the show till next season, maybe then the producers will see the light and limit the votes to one vote per caller id!!!

    G'bye American Idol!!!

  983. Worst result show ever. What is the American public thinking? That was my last time watching this season! Pia will be a Star anyways…you haven't got a clue.

  984. I am seriously thinking that there is NO need to continue watching the rest of this season's show. PIA is gone…My G** – she was the IDOL of this season – NO other singer on this show COMPARED to her…and shame TOO on the judges for using their SAVE right at the start of the season…so THEY were helpless to stop this insanity!!! The cast that is left — all are so much the LESS – without PIA being there!!!

  985. This system is not working:

    I hope Simon Cowell's new show will get it right.

    Obviously, America is clueless about judging both singing and presidents.

    • It's not the juging that's the problem. It's that one person can vote 10000000 times!

  986. Iam totally blown away!!! Best season ever, judges and singers. Pia was pick for the finale. She had it all, looks, style, voice and class. Looks like it's a show dominated by the guys now. I am really trying to not be a sore looser,but not sure I can watch the rest of the season. Good Luck to all!!!!

  987. Last season, there was talk of voting discrepancies concerning Adam …. supposedly, some groups found a way to "multi-vote" (maybe thousands of votes) in a single sitting, per voter. Could this have happened to Pia?

  988. I'm from Canada and I find it unfortunate that Canadians can't vote. I am very flabbergasted to see Pia go, I think most votes come from teenage girls, it's a shame…I understand why the Judges where upset. Pia is great!

  989. i congratulate to all of them last night, because they were trying hard to do their very best, BUT , the REAL performance is JAMES DURBIN. keep it up boy!!!!wishing you more ……GOODLUCK…

  990. Maybe America should select the bottom 3, but the judges select who goes home.

    Would that fix problems like this?

      • Nah…lets keep the streak going and eliminate another female singer…let's make it all male singers…let the girls go make their millions now.

      • bottom three should have been…Stefano (I love him, but he isn't doing as well as others), Paul, Jacob (go to Broadway!)

  991. Pia may be a good singer, but she is so boring. I wouldn't buy single C.D. or go to her concert. All she does is sing ballads and when she sings uptempo songs she was horrible, and still boring. Jacob Lusk is a great singer too, but I couldn't listen to a whole gospel C.D.

    There is more to an artist then just great singing.

  992. I am in total shock and very upset over the results. I am not sure why Stephano is still in there. He does not deserve to be!! Pia has the total package – voice and looks and charisma. I hope she gets a multi-million dollar contract immediately. I believe there was a social network effort to get her eliminated. I WILL NO LONGER WATCH AMERICAN IDOL AS IT IS A TOTAL FARCE AND IT IS A TOTAL EMBARASSMENT!!

      • Juan — You need to move along – to whatever lame things you do with your time — because You would NOT know TALENT if it bit you in the …

  993. There was no conspiracy. No, you see Pia was not that good despite what the judges told you.

    • I stopped listening to the judges when they saved Casey. Talk about pathetic, undeserved melodrama.

  994. I am truly pissed! Yes, she lacked stage performance and was too stiff and uptight for my liking. She also reminded me of a politician who made false promises. She did have an incredible voice, but the judges didn't give enough criticism for her to grow. JLo almost told her about her lack of stage performance last night, but obviously it was too late. My enthusiasm for this show has reached an all time low…

    • The show's ratings are at an all time high. Stay away and you will not be missed not for a second.

  995. 23.Juan Navarro says:

    April 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Reality Check:

    No Pia was not one of the best. She was in the top 24 but that’s it. The judges were way too kind to her. Simon would have told her early on that she was not very good.

    Juan………..I so agree with you I can just hear Simon telling her …HER PERFORMANCE IS SO VEGAS…NOT ORIGINAL ….GREAT VOICE BUT…NO SOUL….

    Pia although a great singer …had no originality take Haley and Lauren and James and Casey even Jacob bring something new to the stage…they are intresting and entertaing they perform..they engage. I'm sorry Pia just didnt do it for me.

  996. This was a travesty! First Casey and then Pia, who very considered tops in their week. The voting system is rigged toward the contestants with the cheating fans that autodial. I've never been more upset with an Idol result.. That's it… I'm done with Idol.. never watching again!! I hope the ratings drop in half next week.. That's sticking it to them!

  997. I think American Idol needs to revamp a bit and have judges vote and count 50% (similar to Dancing with the stars) and have America's vote count for 50%. American voters have messed up several times, infact every season, so I think the judges should be able to offset this.

    • I completely agree!! The judges KNOW what makes a star, and the mere fact that a certain contestant doesnt have people voting for them should NOT be the determining factor of their fate. Countless times the voters of 'Idol' have messed up and messed up big and this is no exception. I honestly was not "wowed" by any contestant this season except for Pia. Why didnt Haley go home??!?!? So upsetting and really points out the flaws in the Idol voting system. I still firmly believe that people should vote people "out" instead of "in". Who's with me??

  998. This is just BS. This show is turning into the SEARCH FOR THE NEXT JUSTIN BIEBER. expect Hailey and Lauren to go soon (though im still hoping the lauren still stays)..

  999. I think Pia is the most beautiful and talented girl that has ever been on the show-I also think that she is going to be an enormous star.

  1000. Total shock this week to see Pia leave. I thought she was at the top of the great talent this season. What a major disappointment, to say the least. I think people just felt she was a shoo-in so voted for others. She will no doubt go on to have a great career, but I still cannot believe she was voted off American Idol tonight.

  1001. America got the vote wrong. I expected Jacob & Piaand Scottas the top 3. Some of the others just aren't really singers but rockers. The judges need to do a better job of judging. I never thought I would say this, but we needSimon. Obviously all of the judges wereshocked. But they are supposed to clue us in about who is REALLY GOOD and who is just good, but they do not. Shape up judges. Pia should have been in the finals. She is great. She deserves to have a great career, while some oft he other scan barely sing. I am a singer and former voice and choral teacher. All the craziness on the show makes the public think that rocking and wiggling on stage makes a great singer, but it does not. Shame on the judges. Tell us the truth. We need Simon back. Shape up before the whole show goes trashy.

  1002. I will not watch the rest of American Idol 2011 series. I voted for her based on her performances. This is truly a bad strategy for marketing. She was by far, the most talented performer on this and past seasons.

    You lost a viewer….

  1003. I can complain because I did vote for Pia! This is so fixed, what?… are your ratings down?? First, Casey gets voted off, and having never been in the bottom 3, now the same for Pia! Give me a break! Just when I thought this was the best season ever! And people out there, quit blaming the judges, they are not voting!

  1004. People, stop your crying. The show's ratings are at an all time high. Stay away and you will not be missed not for a second.

  1005. 45.Nancy says:

    April 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Pia may be a good singer, but she is so boring. I wouldn’t buy single C.D. or go to her concert. All she does is sing ballads and when she sings uptempo songs she was horrible, and still boring. Jacob Lusk is a great singer too, but I couldn’t listen to a whole gospel C.D.

    There is more to an artist then just great singing.

    Nancy you said it the best….again Pia is a great singer and her voice is amazing but…so so BORING COME ON 10 MINUTES OF PIA AND ITS ZZZZZZZZZZZ TIME

    • Yeah……you and talent aficionado Juan can go to a Paul concert I’m sure he’ll be performing a few in the local karaoke bars. You might even find one down the strett from one of Pia's sold out concerts.

  1006. Oh my gosh, so many of you sound like a bunch of spoiled rotten children saying "I'm done watching American Idol" and complaining about Pia being voted off. You continue to rant and rave and list who should have been voted off and why, and in what order, because after all, you believe you are the expert, and we're all a bunch of Idiots voting "UN-AMERICAN"

    Hey, guess what?? Let me clue you in on something you may not know…Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and clearly not everyone thinks Pia is the next American Idol!!

    FYI: I am neither a teeny bopper nor a Lawrence Welk fan. Your comments are childish and immature. Grow up, we know very well that you will be tuning next Wednesday night.

    • Obviously YOU need to grow up , this website is for people to post the opinions & that's what we did your right people will watch American idol & pia will become famouse

      • Hey Karen,

        Obviously YOU haven't read many of the "opinions", otherwise, you might know what I am referring to.

        My remarks were addressed to those people who used all 19 pages, condeming and complaining about the voting systems, condeming the other singers and the judges.

        Threaten the network, and say they are "finished" watching the show.

        FYI: I was shocked that Pia was the one who went home tonight. I have absolutely no doubts that she will become very successful!!

    • Gee, so much for not wanting to hear the honest comments…as for me, I'm cleaning out my garage next week during AI…better than doing it over the weekend.

      • I knew Pia was gone as soon as she went in the bottom three. her last performance was so-so. there are thousands of singers just like her. everyone put her on a pedastal. she was one dimensional. she did not take chances or excite folks by doing things different. Haley is the top female singer with a great voice and range. I will expect her now to make it at least to the finals

      • Oh Com'on BK,

        "The honest comments??" More like tantrums…..like small children not getting their way.

        They say, "I'm not watching AI anymore since Pia was sent home"

      • No Tammy. Maybe it's time that people get things right for a change. When people manage to get 500 votes in for one of the contestants is that fair. Maybe what the show needs is for Paul to be the next American Idol. As far as people giving their opinions and you making comments, give up. You sound much more ridiculous than the posters you're coming down on.

  1007. I wAs shocked and terribly saddened that Pia was left go. I believe she should have won it all. I am not sure how voting is counted since there is no reference to who counts the votes and are they official. I can only hope some music director or song writer or record company will pick her up and make her famous. She is a gem and not many of them come around every season! Sad in pa…..

  1008. Scotty Pia James & Lauren should have been the lat 4 standing stephano & Paul need too go they are nothing compared to the rest pia is still going on tour. Everybody is shocked I think the votes got screwed up pias line was messed up that's what makes it unfair the judges shield make the decusion not Americans (:

  1009. I think that the judges chose to save Casey in order to include all 11 in the tour. I think they were making the statement that they approved of everyone in the competition and that America couldn't get it wrong. Casey has good taste in music and is very talented and is probably the one I would want to actually hang out with but Honestly I don't think the save was about him individually. Don't worry Pia will get a record deal.

  1010. I'm not surpried PIA got voted off. I think she was the best singer vocally in the group, but I got bored by her ballad performances. I think overall she was too polished and perfect all the time. I felt like she needed to loosen up a bit.

  1011. is it one vote per person or can one person vote for a contestant several to many times?

  1012. I'm really sorry that the fate of such fine artists is in the hands of people so ignorant (musically speaking).

    It is very sad that a jury of excellence, (because all three are excellent) this limited to saving only one of them.

    Should have the authority to save the top 3 and then let them decide by vote (because those who vote are those who buy).

    Casey is one of the best and thanks to this vote of salvation is still in the competition, but Pia was not so lucky … Who will be next? … Sorry Pia

  1013. WHOA!!!!!!! I can't believe it…!!!! Why?? AMERICA??? why did you let PIA to go!!! 🙁 huhuhu…

  1014. If Hailey and Lauren gets eliminated.. I'm guessing only he teenage girls would just be the remaining viewers of this fraud

  1015. Problem is voting should be for who you think should be voted off, not for who you want to keep.

  1016. Unfortunately the voting process is flawed as Pia deserved to be in the final show. Perhaps the voting should be for the one you wish to go home. I'm very disappointed in the results and the show.

    • It's going to make me laugh in the finale when Pia comes back and sings and is much better than the actual winner.

  1017. I guess American got it RIGHT!!!!! Real RIGHT!!! Pia is over confident and thinking her ballads will get her to to finale…WRONG!!!!! I am happy she is gone…Next to go have to be JACOB then HALEY and LAUREN and CASEY and PAUL……..JACOB SUCKS and with his remarks…he better look at himself in the mirrors…….shame on him….with no singing talent at all…it the judges fault to put him in…good there is no save now….as they wasted it on Casey and it good…..

  1018. I think they got it wrong once again. I think they should change it to a 50% judge vote and 50% America's vote. WOW! Definitely thought she would've made it to the finale!

  1019. Wrong Wrong Wrong!!!!!! America got this week so wrong I don't even know if I can watch now!!! I expected Pia to Win!!! Oh So Wrong!!!!!

    • Wrong is definitely right!!!Wake up American viewers…you sent the wrong person home tonight…you are supposed to vote on talent..and the most talented was sent home..

      • Haley was most talented female singer last week and they voted for the best. Pia was not at her best last week. she was too sugar coated by the judges. Give more credit to the people who vote. That is what is great about this show because as voters we have a choice who we want to continue or not. Why do the judges give high praise to a singer and looked so shocked when they do not get voted off???

  1020. waht in the world happened here america-no votes-it should have been stefano or casey,. Bet the judges are really angered that they used the save on casey-too bad……

  1021. I cannot believe what happened tonight…Pia has the best vocals of all of the 9 and should still be there….doesn't the AI viewers have ears to hear the quality she had…you are supposed to be voting for the top talent…I am so disappointed…may not watch this show anymore..need to have different judges other than the teeny boppers…so so disappointing..

  1022. I just wanted to know what happened this week? You have to be kidding, sending Pia home .Iam not trying to be mean but honestly Pia I thought she was going to

  1023. Attention all you sad Pia fans: the judges lied to you and told you Pia was great. She is not and American was right to give her the boot.

    • Attention to JUAN – you can not even type correctly – therefore I highly doubt you have a clue about the number of votes – or about the level of PIA'S Talent!

  1024. pathetic AI You should be .You only allowed this to happen because you have something up your sleeve.I can't imagine this is for real Shock and ratings or just stupidity. What is the sense of multiple votes by the same person.ONE VOTE ONLY

      • I read someone's comment who said she voted for Lauren and Haley 100 times. I'm not sure if it was 50 each or 100 each. But, yes, people vote over and over again. I think at one point in AI, viewers were told not to vote more than 10 times for each contestant, but obviously that has changed.

  1025. What a shocker! Reminds me of what happened to Chris Daughtry. Idol should change the voting….and have people vote for that should go home instead of voting for their favorite. This would prevent this from happening again!!

    They wasted their save on Casey!! He was good but Pia could've have gone all the way and won it!! She was amazing..and I know she'll be very succesful!

  1026. Pia sang with class…and she handled her elimination with class. There is no way that this talented young lady will fade away ~

  1027. No one should be complaining unless they voted. All the people that are complaining I bet only half voted. They either assume she was safe or just didn't. I personally thought she wasn't that great lastnight, but that's my opinion. I thought the bottom 3 was going to be Jacob, Haley and Casey. You have to Vote people!!!!!

  1029. I agree with Genie. The public really messed up. Pia should have been the winner or 2nd or 3rd. The judges need to shape up. Casey did not need saving as much as Pia. But the judges are not doing very well. Pia was real talent. Others are just punk rockers and not nearly as deserving. The comments the judges make have led to a lot of this outcome. There needsto be a show that chooses REAL TALENT like Pia, or Jacob or Scotty, rather than saving the likes of Casey and making big fusses over others that should have lost earlier. Or, the judges need more saves, or we need better judges who actually clue the public into what is really good. Pia is better than many who have won, but Simon used to help the public with his negative comments. Pia leaving tells us that the quality of the show is dropping.

  1030. Something is wrong with a show which does not allow the judges to make a final decision on who goes or who stays each week. From the very beginning, Pia out-performed all other contestants. What happened? I can tell you what happened. The female "teeny-boppers" out there are going to vote for the males. Sorry to say, males do not vote. American Idol lost its credibility tonight!

    • I agree Claire…they need a new way to judge the contestants…apparently can't leave it up to the "teeny-boppers" as they do not know what "real" music sounds like…

  1031. Wow! American Idol just voted off the best singer in the competition. I'm glad Carrie Underwood was on a past season of Idol–I could see these fickle voters voting her off too because she was seen as quiet without great stage presence or some nonsense like that.

  1032. I agree with Genie. The public really messed up. Pia should have been the winner or 2nd or 3rd. The judges need to shape up. Casey did not need saving as much as Pia. But the judges are not doing very well. Pia was real talent. Others are just punk rockers and not nearly as deserving.

  1034. Did you hear the crowd 'Boo' when Pia was voted off? The judges' reactions were the same. The public opinion clearly differs from that of the vote results ….. is there a chance of electonic voting foul-play? Pia was clearly better than most of the others . . . I think she needs to be reinstated.

  1035. Same old America Idol. Judges said pick your favorite maybe they need to say pick the best singer this is what the contest is about. Pia out so nobody to give the guys a run. Because lauren and haley are just average. But the south votes more so country girls and blondes will stay even if they sound karaoke.

      • Juan,,,I am sorry but you are wrong…I did vote and Pia was my #1 vote…apparently you have not listened to karaoke lately as Pia was nothing close to karaoke…some of the others…yes…big mixup tonight

  1037. Tonight's results should be no suprise. Prepubescent, smitten little babies have hijacked this show. Unless and until the voting rules are changed – more power given to the QUALIFIED judges, for example – AI will remain in the hands off clueless little children who vote with their hormones. A pity, this used to be a top vocal artist competition. At this point, it should be renamed "Slut Idol," in honor of its idiot voters.

  1038. American Idol has been hijacked by votefortheworst.com. They picked Paul… Tonight America got it wrong again! After reading this web site they plan to eliminate all the ladies first! This is just plain wrong! Paul should bow out and let the show go on the way it is suppose to rather than keeping the worst singer on the show! Come on American Idol take the show back so that the best one will win rather than the worst!

    Sorry Paul but you just are not the best. I hope that Pia doesn't give up her dream… she is really talented, a star from the very beinging!

    Shame on the people that want to destroy the show and dreams of thoes who really have the talent!

    • shame on you for not voting as Pia only lost by 1 vote. It was your falut!

      • I voted for Pia… Just looked to see what and why the ones I liked seemed to be going home… and found out the reason why…

  1039. The results tonight were nothing but plain unadulterated Bulls%#t.

    The last couple of years on American Idol, the British version of AI, and America's Got Talent have given totally unexplainable results, the season long favorites being left out in the finals. But for Pia to have been voted off this early in the season is just beyond comprehension. I can't blame the judges, they appeared as shocked and angry as I feel. It really makes me wonder about what in the world voters were thinking; surely they can not tell that Stefano is more talented than Pia.

    The good news is that some producer is going to get a great talent when he/she signs Pia to a record deal.

  1040. Pia should be saved, she does not deserve to be elimanated. She maybe the best entertainer that we have had a chance to enjoy her music in all the years we have been watching American Idol…..Save Pia….

  1041. Absolutely upsetting..she was amazing..I am COMPLETLEY flabbergasted..There is no way this is correct.. I agree with the save being done to soon and with judges being 50% of the votes.. My entire family from my household to my relatives are not watching American Idol anymore..sounds like a miscount by FARRRR to me..very, very angry with this..My family loves you Pia and hopes to see you in concert…and we will be waiting on your first CD…

  1042. Totally agree with Genie…I've been a fan of AI for years and tonight has got to be the biggest farce of all

    ….I am sick about it, and frankly not interested in the rest of the season..not because my favorite is off, but because something really went wrong and im questioning the legitimacy of it…i cant believe she got the lowest votes..i dont know anyone ive come in contact with this week that didnt vote for her…

    • I agree..I am not interested in the rest of the season now…who cares now????z The best is gone..

  1043. I think the show should follow the format of the old CBS show "Rockstar." Anyone remember it? The first season INXS was looking for a replacement lead singer. The way it worked was America's votes decided bottom 3 and then the band got to pick which of those 3 went home. AI should do the same thing: Let America vote and then let the judges decide which of the bottom 3 goes home.

  1044. I am so surprised. I think Pia and Casey are head and shoulders above the group. Pia has the most amazing voice. I love watching her sing. Casey is the consumate muscian. As with anything, you just never know what the future will bring. After watching last night, I truly felt that Pia was number one. Go figure!

  1045. The loss of Pia Toscano on American Idol has exposed the show's flagrant flaws. Simon used to remind us that it was a 'singing' competion. Pia is an exceptional singer and should have on voice alone made it to the finale show. Stop the contestant "vinettes" and blah blah stuff.This turns it into a popularity show. Let them sing. Bring Pia back. Idol has sorely lost it's credibility and this viewer as well.

  1046. I think that the voting is clearly in question by tonights results. The fact that someone like Paul can continue to perform on this seasons show after failing miserablly consistantly since he sang Maggie May (Rod Stewart)is beyond me. I like many of the others had Pia down for the winner. Haley, James and Scotty rounding out the top four. I was glad when they saved Casey, but in hindsight it is now a decision that will haunt the three 'JUDGES' until the end of the season. Bringing Pia back is not an option at this point, but a new system needs to be put in play.

  1047. Bring Pia back or else I'll never watch another episode of American Idol!

    I believe the judges should each be given 1/6 of the vote, where the American audience accounts for 3/6th of the vote until we reach the final 4! Once we reach the final 4, then only the votes from the American audience would count!

    Joe from Upstate NY

  1048. RIGHT ! RIGHT! American got it RIGHT…Pia should go home as she is like another Naima who is over confident. Please let get JACOB out as SHAME on him…look at him and his dressing and he never looks into the MIRROR…Paul and Casey and Lauren and Jailey and Casey will go next….AMERICAN you are RIGHT and CORRECT!!!PIa is out HOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!

      • couldnt agree more and shame on the judges there are other performers there watching them as they go on and on why did she go….

    • I TOTALLY AGREE!! I'm really pleased!! =D

      Sure, the world knows Pia can sing but her attitude got bigger than her talent. Couldn't tolerate her arrogance!

      • What has arrogance have to do with talent. Get a life people . My mom taught if you don't care foe someone , don't say any thing at all Amen.

      • Which explains why you're not saying anything. We're here to give our personal thoughts & opinions, not just to "ride on other ppl's comments"

    • This isn't a PERSONALITY contest you moron. It's a SINGING COMPETITION!

      I have a book I can email you "Understanding Music for Dummies."

      • i didn't get what you mean. i don't see any indication of arrogance from pia. she's just not outspoken as the rest of the contestants are. i'm not a huge pia fan but that's not a fair thing to say.

    • what is it with you people and jacob.. is it because he may be gay… the boy has an amazing voice! he might not win but he definately does not deserve to be eliminated!

  1049. I am so disappointed, How could America get it so wrong. I have always believed that the voting should be for the one you would like to go home Not the best.

    However after reading some of these commits maybe it would be better to leave the voting up to the experts and not the public who don't have a clue.

  1050. Guys this is what I love about Idol …and I cant wait to see who the top 5 are going to be. my 14yr old and her friends are all voting for a Scotty and Stefano right now I had to take her phone away cause they are all over the moon they saved those 2 cuties ….and really and teenagers are the ones who go out and buy records and download videos and songs …..I am so happy my favs are still there for next week

  1051. after reading all the comments. I WILL watch the rest of this season of Idol…but, depending on the outcome, this may be my last year to watch. SERIOUSLY.

    • I agree with you. I'm not going to entertain a show that caters to little jealous girls who can't sing and spend their nights voting off TRUE SINGERS just out of envy.

      Voting needs to be revised if they want to keep any form of serious demographic that UNDERSTANDS what singing is all about!

      • People, America votes for the contestants they like best. So what if it is teenagers. You have the same option to vote. If America chooses someone other than who you like, then so be it. GET OVER IT!!!

      • And Sadie, you’re not the rest of the millions of girls that are voting off the women from the show. I’ll thank you to not tell me what to post you old bag.

  1052. I agree with Karen. Scotty, Pia ,James & Lauren last standing. The lines were crossed and this needs to be looked into. My one vote is for Scotty but Pia should be there also till the end.

  1053. American got it right..She had a beautifuly voice, but she couldn't perform..there was that likeable missing from her that all of the contestants have. What really is annoying is the faces of the judges all pissed off. There are other contestants there watching them..and they are the asses who gave up their save..so come on dont be judges american choice, not their vote..move on….

    • You're calling Steven Tyler an ass?

      WHO THE F ARE YOU? Thejudges didn't give up anything, they saved a singer whom America didn't have the sensitivity to comprehend.

      But you know what? Steven Tyler is a made star, Pia is an obviously FABULOUS singer who we will NOT see fade away anytime soon… Recording companies are going to snatch her up quick… But YOU? You're a nobody and will remain so for the rest of your dreary pitiful life, moron.

      • Been reading your comments and I've come to the conclusion that you don't have many friends. Rude, rude, rude.

    • Connie i agree with you . I thought it was rude for the judges to do that in front of the others. Yea she can sing and we all knew that , but the whole robot performance just got old. She would look great and sing wonderful on one of those floats in a parade. America move on ! Lets move on and give the others the respect they have earned !

  1055. Pia was lousy. Why me and many millions of other Americans (about 20 million) did not vote for her!

  1056. I have watched Idol,from the first show. After tonight when they took Pia off,I'll not watch another show! Pia was the best singer and should have won.

  1057. UN-EFFIN-BELIEVABLE COME ON!!!!!!!

    I've come to the conclusion that 80% of voters are a bunch of jealous, snotty, frustrated, tone-deaf, little brats who simply can't stand to see BEAUTIFULLY, TALENTED, MATURE, AWESOME WOMEN on stage!

    Probably the same heap of LITTLE TEENIE-GIRLS… airheads with their lip synced cover song karaoke's videos on Youtube, envying TRULY MULTI-LAYERED ARTISTS who make it on national television.

    Mark my words. Pia will cut her first CD even before the finalist is named this year on American Idol. That sweet, gorgeous, soulful and knock out of a woman is a STAR in ALL respects. Sorry America, you're EFFIN tone deaf!!!!!!!!!!

  1058. Don't anyone vote for Jacob next week! Please, this guy neads to leave next week because his arrogance is getting on my nerves! Let's get Jacob out! Who's with me????

  1059. They got it wrong this week. Stefano is the weakest singer. Keep you eyes open, dude!

  1060. I did not care for the Haley smiling the whole time Pia was eliminated…. insensitive.

    • thank you!! hailey is completely arrogant and it shows on and off stage! she needs to go home!

    • Maybe that's a true reflection of Pia's relationship with the other contestants in the Idol house…..

  1061. With the elimination of Pia Toscano from the Top 9, now American Idol Top 8 only has 2 GIRLS, 4 BOYS, and 1 JACOB LUSK.

    American Idol should change their title now!

  1062. Whoever don't wanna watch AI, don't watch it! At least I don't have to hear from you guys.

  1064. It is such a shame this show is not just about sucking the money from peoples pockets. The competition might have some legitimacy in another circumstance.

  1065. I am a 65 yr. old woman who has watched Idol since the first yr. I have picked the winner for 9yrs. Pia should have not even in the bottom three. I believe the Paul should go with no second thought.

    I vote for the best. Not for their personality, looks, or where they come from. To me, tonight has been a real upset for Idol.

    • That would mean you also picked Kris Allen over Adam Lambert, and that calls into question your judgement of who is the best. Pia is good, but very overrated.

      • Pia may be overrated, so you say, but there are other contestants who should have been eliminated before her. the boys will be the top 5 not because they are truly gifted singers/performers but because they are 'cute'…what a shame!

      • Adam is bigger then that opinion. ( Cris, wishes he could be that talented.) Who do you think is making more money and greater exposure now. Cris Who!!! What people listen to says it all is different then. If you think that American knows talent and got it right last year.I rest my case. The proof is in the pudding and how it works in the real world. A old and Knowledgeable Rocker (Been there done that)

      • But those little girls that think they are cute buy records as well as download. However, I do understand what you are saying. I also thought Pia would be in the finals.

  1066. The person smiling the most tonight is SIMON COWELL.

    What a joke all the goody goody I love you Stephano talk has led to.

    American Idol is now sinking faster than Barrack Obama — and I don't know how that is even possible

    • Sorry, it WASN'T America that voted, it was a bunch of jealous little girls who can't sing two notes that booted THE BEST singer of the season.

      But, yes you're right… These girlies are voting out of spite and jealousy. A bunch of LOSERS all of them, That's why Pia will move on to MUCH more. She got enough exposure to make her a star in no time. I'll be the FIRST to buy her CD and download her MP3s. You just wait. Stupid little ditzy voters can't stop the talent that Pia has inside and the beauty she has on the outside. A true star.

      So she needs to polish her movement? HELLO to all that critique that… Artists grow into that, time and experience.. but there needs to be talent to begin with. and PIA HAS IT. American Idol or no.. She's on to GREAT THINGS!

      • how can you blame the bunch of jealous little girls who voted for the other contestants for pia getting cut? shouldn't pia's fans who were not able to save her with their voting be the ones to blame? perhaps you could say those little girls are jealous if the voting was for who you'd like to get eliminated. jeez.

  1068. They got it right despite the judges comments. She's been a one trick pony for weeks. Maybe if she had taken some risk early on in lieu of simply ballards America would have seen another side of her.

  1069. Yes, America got it right. We know more than the judges. Now deal with it!

    • No, sorry but YOU don't. The problem is, STUPID PEOPLE outnumber the folks that understand art, music, talent and who aren't JEALOUS of another's achievements.

      • how can you say they're jealous when they were obviously voting for who they wanted to stay?

      • i mean, say i hated pia, i'm not gonna vote for scotty just because i hate pia. i'm gonna vote for someone other than pia because i believed in them more tha i believed in pia. you're logic is weird.

  1070. As happens so often, America got this one wrong. I agree with other on-line comments in that the voting procedures and policies need to be revised. This is exactly why the "save" policy should not be utilized early. Pia is a very talented and down to earth gal, and I feel she will be given a recording contract at some point in the near future, and I, for one, will be the first in line to support her and purchase her CD. Remember that Jennifer Hudson, with all her talent, did not make the finale either, and has had significant success in her musical and acting endeavors with her vocal talents. Pia Toscano seems to have acquired a huge fan base already, and I would hope her current fans will keep supporting her in the future, no matter what the results of "Idol" were.

  1071. I can't believe that Pia got voted off tonight. I also am one that kept calling last night to vote for her and couldn't get through, I kept getting a busy signal everytime, so something isn't right there. I also believe that the judges have not been the best this year because they are not judging, to them every one is the best and they are not all the best in there not like Pia and Lauren and James, Scotty,and Casey, they are the good ones.

    To me the judges used the save to early even though it was for Casey which is good also but they should have saved it for later on in the show.

    I just can't believe that every week all three judges say everyone is great. This is the first year I have ever seen them do that there is usually someone saying something about them not being good and what they need to do to be better but not this year.

    Pia I hated to see you leave because you deserved to still be in there, and I really thought you would be in the top 5 and would have won it. Pia I think you did a wonderfully job in holding up tonight so keep your head held up and believe me you will get a label out there and when you do I will be buying your first cd.

    The show needs some changes or I don't look for it to last much longer.

  1072. So you think you can dance is far superior to ai. I like the way the judges choose who of the bottom three go home for the first bit and then the very top dancers are judged by sudden death phone calls. It helps to hone in on the real talent. And really at top ten they are all winners. I think the save rule is a lame, there should either be many saves or no saves at al.

    • hey rebekah, i agree with you totally! and the judges from so you think you can dance don't have favorites!

      • I totally disagree. Why should we waste our time calling in votes just to have it overturned. I can go along with one save but no more.

  1073. I loved Pia, she has a stellar voice, but she lacks serious stage presence, that being said…. JACOB need to go next!!! He should have gone tonight. Pia is by far the better performer and singer.

    • people i dont think are ready for jacob, i find it interesting…maybe u all do need to check yourself in the mirror… I called the top 4- James, Jacob, Lauren, & Paul… hailey needs to go home next! then casey, then stefano…

      • I looked in the mirror and I still do not like Jacob. That was an asinine comment to make. He needs to be the next one to go home.

      • Jennifer, I did not mean your comment. I was talking about Jacob's comment. Sorry if there was confusion.

  1074. The judges need to judge, or how do they deserve their salaries. It is one thing to make cute funny comments and enjoy the performances and all that, but they need to help the voters make the hard choices, and make some negative comments or this will happen again and again. PIA should have won, not been voted off. And, our judges need to do more judging and less cutesy talk and just jazzing around.

    • All they do is give compliments. Pia got more than her share. She was an average talent, but the judges raved about her every week. It was unwarranted.

      • Juan, WW and anyone else who thinks justice was done and Pia was overrated: Y'all, yous guys, etc. must be either tone deaf or watching idol on 60s TV sets. Mark my words, Pia will be making more money than all of the leftovers combined. And, of course you know better than industry professionals (judges and Jimmy and others) who were consistent from day 1 about Pia's talent. Shame on America…

  1075. It is a total sham. I cannot believe what I just saw tonight. I agree with other writers, we need a different voting format. The judges and perhaps some of the producers that work with these talented individuals should have more say so as to who goes and who stays. I had Pia in the Finale against either James or Scotty. She is a very talented singer and a very beautiful woman. She is the whole package.

  1076. The way the contestants are eliminated has to be changed or this show is toast. First of all, the save was used too soon. Second, when people admit that they have voted 100 times for a contestant, get a clue, Idol producers. Just because you want to brag about how many votes come in does not mean all the votes should come from the same small group of people. Let the audience decide who the bottom 3 are. They should "sing for their lives," and then the judges choose who leaves. This should continue until the final 3. Then America should have the choice. This is not American Popularity Contest and was never meant to be. This would also use more time and get rid of the pathetic guest performances on elimination night. Tonight was the weakest in terms of guest "entertainers" yet. That last act with the stringy hair and matching muscles should have been sent home for making the viewers sick in the stomach. Judges, you only had negative comments about Pia and Stefano. Don't sit there and think the viewers aren't influenced by your opinions. Viewers are tired of seeing the wrong people sent home. Show executives, do something!

    • Iggy Pop has been rockin probably since before you were born. Talent like his is rare. I bet the people you listen to won't be around 40 years from now.

  1077. Totally disappointed…star icon from the show is gone. Judges used their save too early, should have waited little longer and used it to save Pia.

    • Yea but now they are kicking each other for that mistake. I think we all need to move on. The show must go on!

  1078. I mean really!!! America doesn't vote for talent or ability. America votes for their favorite. Even if they don't deserve to win. Isn't that how G.W.Bush got into office 2 freaking times!!! Pia may have lacked in the ability to move around stage or to dance like a drunken monkey. But WOW, thoise pipes she had to sing with. Makes some of the other no-talent contestants look just as they are, a poor comparison to her.

    • what is it with you people and jacob.. is it because he may be gay… the boy has an amazing voice! he might not win but he definately does not deserve to be eliminated!

  1080. this is a travesty! I voted last night and I can not believe that Pia was voted off!!!

    She is one of the most talented singers of this entire group! Give me a brake..Stefano needed to go a long time ago…NOT PIA…I agree with the above comment…let the judges have a say…they picked each and every one of these talented people… Stephen, Jennifer and Randy KNOW the business and they should have some input…Did you see the judges disbelief when Pia's name was called for elimination???? They were as shocked as the rest of us…

    I really don't want to continue watching the show as I am so upset by this…

    American Idol, please bring Pia back…Can you bring her back at the end as a surprise contestant….

    she deserves better than this! You know it and the American Public knows it…

    Please bring Pia back….

  1081. shocking results..this is why the judges should have 50% of the vote. also there should be a limit on how many times you can vote and it should be reasonable like 5.. im disgusted and feel bad for pia..now the other contestants must feel very insecure, if america votes out one of the best, what will happen to the mediocre singers?

    • Non of the contestants are mediocre. They are all great. I agree that Pia was great but she lost because her fans did not pull it through for her. Simple as that! If you don't vote for the people you like, then they lose. Nothing needs to change about AI. We are voting for the ones we like.

  1082. Absolutely absurd….Pia by far, was the whole pkg. and your network lets all these teenie boppers vote millions of times for their cutest contestant, without talent in mind, yes, it has happened in years past…get it together, one vote per household….Or you might as well throw in your hat and hand it over to the X-factor

  1083. Shame Shame America eliminating Pia, I thought it was a talent show.! It goes to show you, it's still a popularity contest. No one even knows what talent is, Even if it was right in front of there own faces. I rest my case. Thank you for letting me voice my opinion

  1084. What a big mistake here. I will not be watching Idol anymore this season because I'm not interested in hearing any other contestant. I am very angry with the results

  1085. If this voting trend continues (with Jacob and Stefano in the bottom 3 with Pia), this is going to be an all white, predominantly male, no minorities American Idol season, what with all the Italian Americans, Spanish Americans,blacks, Asian Americans and most females voted off already. I could sense a lot of bigotry in the voting this season.

    • Oh thats right lets keep them on because of ethnicity not talent. This has to be one of the most rediculess things I have read tonight

  1086. As a couple of folks mentioned, I've always thought the voting should be for who you think should go home. At least until you get to the final 3. Then folks have their top 3, at which time they should vote for who they want to stay. At the 9-person stage of the game (like tonight), most folks figured Pia was safe, so they either didn't vote at all (if they wanted Pia), or they voted on one of other folks who they thought might need a vote or two. Clearly, if America voted on who should go home, Pia would still be singing next week. 🙁 What does it take for a process change (like what's suggested above) to be implemented? Especially in light of this disastrous turn of events (i.e., Pia going home well before her time)?

    • Juan Navarro – no response? I'm hurt. Thought for sure my text would generate some feedback from 'ya. Looking forward to your 2 cents.

  1087. I got turned off by this kind of inexplicable upset a few years ago on this show, but the talent level this year caught my interest again. But now I'm done with this farse. I think Pia was byyyy faaaarrrr the most talented singer this year. The most naturally talented pure singer. This is no longer a singing competiton, its a popularity contest. And we've seen it before – "Soul Patrol" over Katherine Mcphee??? I saw somebody write that he's singing at state fairs now. And Sanjaya hung around so long? Pia is the victim of the same dynamic – the voting is decided by adolescents. So OK, the show is for them, but no longer for me. Pia is going to be a star. She's mentioned in the same breath as Whitney and Celine- she's that good. This is a blessing for her, she got her exposure. She will be singing and selling records long after all the others this year will be forgotten, which will be only a few months from now. I am through with this show – its wasted enough of my time. I can't wait for Pia to release a record, so the real voting can begin.

  1088. These 3 judges give way too many compliments. Pia got more than her share. She was an average talent, but the judges raved about her every week. It was unwarranted.In the end America got it right, she is an average singer at best. Simon Cowell would have told her the truth long ago.

  1089. Holy cow! Never saw that one coming. Pia was my choice from the very beginning. She is my American Idol!! Bring her back!!! I believe that America is wrong for kicking her out, but on a positive note, Pia will be BIGGER than just the american idol…She's going places world!! Look out…Here comes PIA!!!!! 🙂 xox luv ya girl! All the best!! 🙂

    • We're gonna bring her back. You will be the first one we call with the news so stay by the phone!

      AI Producers

  1090. We were so very surprised in tonights elimation. Pia is definately one of the top two. We have lost the American Idol. Not interested in watching the rest of the season.

      • Juan it is nice that you have this little platform. It is interesting that you have not made a declaration on who you believe to be the next Idol. When you immature uninformed opinions have faded Pia will still be on the minds of the american public.

  1091. A total disappointment tonight. Pia may not have had the total stage presence that some seem to feel she needed, what she had (…along with that presence) was complete talent at and far above the level that AI performs to. She was clearly one who deserved, based on her vocal talent and stage presence, to be in the top 3. Most others who remain do not perform at the same level and what a disappointment that is to see. Pia had a presence that most cannot aspire to on the show, she showed maturity, beauty, confidence not arrogance, and most of all, raw talent. It has changed the way I view AI, what the public seems to be looking for and at, is not that raw talent. Vocals-Pia soared far above most all of the remaining contenders, and she is now off. It's a total shame. The look on the judges faces and their reaction to the outcome, say no more.

  1092. This was in an earlier post, so chill out everyone

    ————————————————–

    Fox Press Release

    In a press release from Fox Network, “the million of guys that were having a million of drinks about Pia,” which was in referenced to Steven Tyler's comments after her performance, were too drunk when they dialed in to vote and used the incorrect voting number for Pia.

  1093. Make some changes:

    1. Judges need to be serious judges

    2. It is hard to make negative comments (like Simon) but this loss of the greatest talent is tough too.

    3. Judges might want to consider what people should vote on. Is it a talent contest or just a popularity contest?

    4. The judges did a terrific job of choosing the talent, but they quit judging and just say everything is great, but it is not!!!

    • It does not matter what the judges say, we vote for the ones we like best. So what if it is different from what you like. Majority rules. AI is fine just the way it is—best ever.

  1094. Incredibly sad that a young woman with such a strong voice

    and so much potential was voted off. Allowing America to

    vote and actually control the outcome shouldn't be allowed.

    What's the point of having judges if American voters make

    the final decision anyway? It's not talent that's being

    judged, its a popularity contest.

  1097. This is for the judges and producers of American Idol: You need to do soemthing to fix tonight's elimination of Pia. This just isn't right… She is possibly THE most talented singer we have seen in years. I wouldn't have otherwise taken the time to write this. It's impossible to get through on the phones, always a busy signal… so if we are to vote for our favorite…make it possible…figure something out. In the meantime, there needs to be another save from the judges for Pia. Sincerly, CR

  1098. This proves the scoring has to change, all the 11 to 16 yr olds are voting for the men and the women keep getting eliminated. This was the final straw. Pia should have been in the final. It is not who is best singer but who the kids like and it it all the guys. Time to change scoring. After all these years of watching Idol I could care less about ever watching again. Too bad as judges were doing great job and needed two saves.

    Scoring has become a total joke

  1099. i will never watch american idol again

    with pia being eliminated the voting is crooked and something is wrong with the show. i wont even turn on the show again

    • So long suckaaaaa.

      You missed then intent of the show. It's about who we 'idolize'….not necessarily the best voice. Remember: vote, vote, vote.

      Respectfully submitted. JLP

  1100. Just simply another wrong decision, and very hurtful for the calibre of the show. The judges need another save to help sort out this crazy voting that is based on goodness only knows what.

    • American Idol is now officially a JOKE ! After getting it wrong so many times, how can anyone waste their time watching this show. It should be about the birth of a star, like Kelly Clarkson. Instead , we can now snicker at how the show is incapable of getting it right. Time and again the way people are voted in or out has failed the fans. Case in point, Fantasia, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Hicks just to name a few. Some should have won while others should have been selling popcorn in the lobby.

      Oh and by the way, has anyone considered the possibility of a technical debacle. Maybe so many people tried to vote for Pia that the lines or IP addresses couldn’t handle the volume. This has happened before.

      In any case, although I’ve been a fan for many years, I have no further interest in watching American Idol. I mean how many times can I watch them get it wrong……

  1101. unfortunately the voting is dominated by 12-16 year old girls. The two BEST voices are/were Pia and Jacob's.

      • nope, but probably half of those millions were sent too many times by those little girls

      • No, but those girls in that demographic are admitting freely that they are voting hundreds if not thousands of times in that 2-hour span. They get their phones and friends' phones and line'em up and just go crazy voting for their favorites for two hours. It would only take 1 million girls voting 55 times each to equal that number, and there are certainly WAY over 1 million girls in that age range.

        So when AI trumpets big numbers like "55 MILLION VOTES!!!!!" you have to keep in perspective how many are actually voting. Not so many.

        And who among the 25-to-75-year-old folks watching the show are sitting there furiously dialing numbers for two hours? Not many, if any at all.

  1102. I certainly hope that the people at FORD are aware of just how many viewers the disappointing American Idol show will loose in the near future and cancel their contract with them.

    After PIA TOSCANA's wrongful elimination they may lose at least 30% of their viewers. People are getting tired of seeing the contestants being rail roaded by so called "Judges", who seem to be paid by the hour (It all pays the same by the hour, no?). After all the Judges show little effort and come up with the same or similar stupid suggestions each time.

    It does not take much to investigate what could have happened and why PIA did not get the votes she should have had. Leave it to AT&T to mess up and THEY WILL!

    It would not surprise me a bit if they had something to do with it.

    As for my family we shall watch something less manipulated and more wholesome than American Idol.

    • This is the top rated show in Amerida. Do you think for 1 nano second that we will miss you?

      • Juan: In the last 2 hours on various media outlets there have been over a million posts voicing their disappointment. One person isn't missed but when a million people take the time to write their opinions….they listen.

        And although FORD won't lose 30 % in sales, this will probably cost them a significant amount of cash. I decided to buy a Toyota 2 hours ago.

      • Hey, you cannot even spell America, that is what made me aware that I had to separate from uneducated viewers like you. What would you possibly know about nano seconds.

  1103. I am not rooting for Pia this season but she has a good voice. The judge should be more constructive in their comments about her. Her stage present is not good, but being in the bottom three, she will try her best to improve next week. If not, she deserves to go. This is harsh for her.

    Well, is it just me or Haley looks really satisfied?

  1104. I am so disappointed in the show tonight. Pia had so much talent and should have made it all the way. Now what female artist can fill her shoes? None! Judges what did you save and what did you lose. I am through with American Idol.

  1105. This is what happens when the judges say everyone is so great. Simon Cowell is sorely missed. He was the only one with the stones to say someone was terrible when they were.

      • Agree with u Juan. Simon is needed in this competition for his critics and suggestions.

      • Yes, simon is the only one who got the skills and brains to detect faults of the performers in idol. Tyler got nothing to say but "beautiful". And jlo says "great to everybody" these 2 new judges should be eliminated in idol next season.

  1106. Nigel, please take the show back! It has been hijacked by "votefortheworst.com" The judges need to be the ones sending the people home rather than America since the program has been hijacked! I only found the web site after I asked why the people I liked seemed to be getting voted off! Please check into this because the program isn't fair to those who should still be on there!

    • The trailer trash have spoken. They support people like no talent hacks like Haley and Paul.

      I won't be watching anymore.

  1107. American Idol is now officially a JOKE ! After getting it wrong so many times, how can anyone waste their time watching this show. It should be about the birth of a star, like Kelly Clarkson. Instead , we can now snicker at how the show is incapable of getting it right. Time and again the way people are voted in or out has failed the fans. Case in point, Fantasia, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Hicks just to name a few. Some should have won while others should have been selling popcorn in the lobby.

    Oh and by the way, has anyone considered the possibility of a technical debacle. Maybe so many people tried to vote for Pia that the lines or IP addresses couldn't handle the volume. This has happened before.

    In any case, although I've been a fan for many years, I have no further interest in watching American Idol. I mean how many times can I watch them get it wrong……

    • Just saying… you will definately eventually come around to watching it again.

      • I dare to bet, you'll watch this show again just want to check your opinion is right or not, so let's wait next week

    • One more thing, I was going to buy a car this year. It was probably going to be a Ford. NOT ANY MORE.

  1108. Can't believe this…Pia for REAL…I'd like to know what the percentage of women vs men voting…cause this is getting ridiculous! Obviously males are the preferred ones by female, so I urge men to vote…

  1110. WOW,i got 2 right for the bottom 3 : Pia n Jacob. But i didnt expect that the 1 who got eliminated Pia..Shocked ><

    • but despite the fact that she do have a perfect pitch,for me… Do i enjoy watch her performance..?nope. Did it make an impact for me that got me excited for a whole week n cant wait to see her performance again..?nope. Is it her performance forgettable..? yupz. Sorry ><

  1111. Did America get this right? No, but I'm part of the problem because I did not vote. I'm very disappointed that Pia has been eliminated as I will be deprived of the enjoyment of hearing her sing each week.

    One must also ask the question-why are the female contestants systematically eliminated? the women contestants. Idol needs to address this .

    I hope this does not damage the momentum Idol has achieved this year;but

    it is no longer a show that I must see.

    • There isn't any conspiracy or scheming going on behind the women being eliminated. That's just how it happened. I agree that it's possible that automated voting skews things, but I personally a not that sad or surprised by Pia being eliminated. People voted for the one they thought is the best, and while I don't think Pia is by any means the worst on the show, she doesn't necessarily stand out that much

  1112. The real question now becomes – is the way that American Idol counts votes really an indication of who is favored. There is no doubt that the multiple votes for individuals has now gone out of control. Automated voting – phone dialing and now programs which generate votes for particular people has demonstrated how unrealistic the American Idol voting process is. If they don't get control of this the show becomes less and less the real American Idol and more who can purely generate votes electronically. The producers really need to get control of this. It's not the first time that voting appeared to be unrealistic, but this time when a real talent is eliminated this early (without the opportunity for a save – and now does the judges save look good?) the voting needs to be re-evaluated. 50 million votes when there are only 12 million viewers – let's get real…Let's find a way to limit the number of votes per person. It's a shame…It could have been one of the best finals in years.

    • Limit the voting per phone # or online account. Problem solved. Idol flat out refuses to do that so that Fleacrest can announce 55MILLION VOTES! Stupid.

      • You can't vote if the lines are jammed. This is what happened to Pia, I'm sure. One could hope that this would be looked into. But I have little faith in that.

  1113. Ryan is right telling people to vote, I was confident Pia will go all the way to the finals to win it. I know one vote will not matter but I regret not voting. Pia will become a big star,for sure

  1114. America votes. the results stand. that is what this contest is for. the judges seem very unprofessional in expressing "their" opinions this year. Stefano's victory was smashed in the face by judges comments; embarassing! reminder- America votes !

  1115. I wanted Lusk gone, but Pia is OK – there are a few that I think will be in the end & other than that the rest can and should go home.

  1116. Heyy, I think there should be a poll right here of who the worst singer is too, so we can see how little consensus there is THERE as well.

    They used the save well on Casey. Just btw.

  1117. Did america get it right? are you kidding me they couldn't be more wrong!!!!!!! Pia might not of had the confidence to dance and move across the stage yet BuT her voice is absolutely beautiful!! i would definately pay to hear her in concert. tonight was so upsetting and a big loss to the show

    • I agree. Casey was saved and his voice is a little pitchy, scratchy and not nearly as good as some of the others. I was surprised to see them use the save so early in the game. However, I think they thought America got it wrong and acted. Unfortunately, America got it wrong again.

  1118. It is time to change the voting system, more like Dancing with the Stars. Judges vote neends to carry more weight. People (teenagers) are voting for who they like not who is the best. Pia being voted out is wrong. I hope she makes it big on her own similiar to other contestants who didn't win (example Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson.

    • Okay-I hear what you are saying but.. when the judges and Seacrest tell people to vote for their favourites, that is what they are doing. That means they are not necessarily voting for the best.

  1119. Absolutely not right! Pia belongs in top 3-5 without question. I think no doubt America assumed she would go through and voted instead for others.

  1120. Pia was definitely in the top 3 and was the strongest female. The voting results are a joke. The judges need to take over the decision making. I'm done watching!

  1122. So many people comment they will not watch any more due to the latest results. Are these the people that do not matter to the money makers or should they be heard?

  1123. The judges have been pimping Pia all season. The American people rebel against that every time. I think they were a little upset by the outcome. What a lot of you don't realize is that these web sites are very small in the vote department. She comes from NY. They should have been voting for her.

    • well they have been pimping for casey all these time too. so why haven't america rebelled against that? c'mon America, rebel. rebel. rebel.

  1124. This was it for me. The scoring and show is a joke when a tremendous talent like Pia is kick off and a no talent like Paul is kept only because the little girls rule the voting. Pathetic!!

    • Psh, little girls might vote for good-looking guys. BUT are men SOOOO objective about voting and never pay any attention to womens' looks or bodies? I think not.

      • Jack, are you really done with AI? This (AI) is a democracy; we need your vote. Don't think that that only teeny-boppers are votings….please see my reply to JR (#38 below). Keep voting my friend, I always say…. 🙂

  1125. I really don't care to watch the show anymore, It's so unfair voting when you can vote so many times.I don't have time to vote for two hours. this is to see who is the best singer and talent.The public has to much power please do something.Thanks,TK

  1126. Get a flippin grip people, if you all loved her so much why then didn't you vote for her? She was not voted off, she simply wasn't voted to be kept on. And yes it is a popularity contest, always has been always will be. Grow up.

      • Completely concur with JLynn. This is as much a popularity contest as it is 'marketabilty' issue. See response to #38 below. Pia is simply not as marketable as contestants like James and Scottie are.

  1127. we have been watching idol since it started. what has happened america sure voted wrong tonight. there is no way pia should have left with the talent she has. is it true that your vote does not count if you live in time zone that is not in the two hour voting time??? this makes us think about not watching your program anymore it's not fair. pa. viewers.

  1128. I think it was absolutely wrong that Pia was eliminated. Like others have mentioned here, AI needs to rethink how votes are taken and tallied. Perhaps each voter needs an ID and can only vote 3 times per show or some type of limit. Dancing with the Stars does some type of voting control – I think they get truer results… the results do not always correspond with the talent, but it's better than AI's method. I agree that another save should be made for Pia…if Casey can be saved…..???

    • There was a rule of saving ONE person. and IMO Casey was no less worthy of it than Pia or anyone else. A lot of this is preference, not necessarily voting for the absolutely most talented.

  1129. It proves once more that all of those who are mixed blood were least faves… First Ashton, then Karen, Naima & Thia (who has a lot of potential btw), now Pia… tsk, tsk, tsk! geting worse each week…

    • i agree yssabella. and that's a hard fact to accept. much as they would want to deny it, there's really some sort of a discrimination here (from the Ai production to the judges). i guess, they have to make a rule that mixed blood should not audition in the AI.

      • Agree, if they dont want mixed blood, then they should be clear from the very beginning…

      • if you think that not all WOMEN were good this season, then that goes with MEN as well…

  1130. Hate to break it to everyone, including the judges, but this is NOT a "singing" competition. It is an ENTERTAINING competition.

    Yes, Pia has a great voice but she obviously didn't move enough people to vote. People vote for the performer who entertains THEM the most.

    Just look at singers on the charts right now. How many of them have the spectacular "singing voice" like what people THINK is the ideal for AI? Not that many. That's just the way it is.

    • Absolutely correct. Taylor Swift just made Entertainer of the Year. She's a good songwriter, but a crap singer.

      • Amen! Taylor Swift is a pretty young woman, but the girl cannot sing. I am shocked when I see all the awards she wins. My friends think the same way. However, the pre-teens and teens think she is wonderful.

    • As I sit back and think about it, you make excellent points! One of the more spot-on posts on this thread. Good insight/comment! Thx.

    • Glad you said this Simon! Personally, I think it would be great if image and stage presence weren't a big deal in music. I think the quality of a person's voice and their skill should matter. But image and "performing" do matter, so that's why she had to go.

      Not that I think she had the *best* voice ever, but still decent.

    • Seriously, do you think Paul or Scotty were more entertaining than Pia ?

      And neither one look as good as her.

      BTW people pay big bucks to see Celien Dion in Vegas and she's no better than Pia.

      • Yes, I truly believe that Scottie is more entertaining than Pia, as is James Durbin. They have the it-factor and natural charisma that Pia is lacking. Don't get me wrong, Pia has an excellent voice (comparable to Celine and Marira), but Pia fails to deliver and 'connect' with the mainstream. My opinion….just respectfully saying

  1131. Casey is a way better performer than Pia. He has character and stage presence. Get over it people.

  1132. This has become a pop contest that allows 50 votes per computer. I prefer talent, too bad!

  1133. Being as this show has become more of a persoanilty show than a singer talent competition, tonite Pia was voted off, UN FRICKIN REAL. She is the best that show has seen since its inception, Obviously, allowing the viewers to have the final say is not working. This has become somewhat of a sham, and the producers really need to re-evaulate whats happening. As a result of tonites sho, in as much as I love seeing j lo, I wont be watching again. The jusges are the best this season, but Pia NEVER should have been voted off, what a disgrace.

  1134. Honestly, I believe that only the younger generation is voting. Is the voting too complicated for the technically disadvantaged older generation. I'm 65, and I have no clue how to vote (e-mail, phone, tweet, twitter, texting, whatever!). JR

    • JR…..please know that the younger generation is not the only one voting. I'm over 40 and vote religiously (Shhhhh….Scottie). The folks in my office (30-50-somethings) watch and vote week after week; and what a conversation we have Friday mornings!!! Most times during AI, I listen to the contestants with my eyes closed (try that, it works). I go into with: 1) will I turn the radio away from this person, and 2) will I buy his/her CD? If the answers are yes, then I vote for that person…. (*Note: I voted repeatedly for Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, and David Cook). Keep voting my friend…..

    • Just in case you are serious, using your phone, dial the 1-866-IDOLS (43657, I think) and the contestant number (01 thru 08 for next week). You will hear, "Thanks for voting for contestant (01, for example)." Then hang up. Or, if you are like some people, dial it 99 more times. (Sorry! Just being sarcastic.)

      • giselle: Hint for this year: use the online method of voting — the telephone lines are always busy for the first 45 minutes….. wink

      • JLP, if the person commenting about not knowing how to vote is serious, I thought the phone would be the easiest to explain. I appreciate your comment about voting online. It would be interesting to see which method most people are using. I usually wait a little while before using the phone and have no trouble getting through. Phone calls are toll-free. Going online uses my electricity. I pay for those votes.

  1135. As long as the judges have no say in who stays or goes, America will continue to get it wrong at times. Until the number of votes allowed per contestant is limited, the young teenage girls will be the main voters and will vote for the cute guys. It is unlikely there will be another female American Idol Winner.

  1136. OMG! Pia soooo should have gone all the way and I have never in all the years i have been watching have neverrrrr been sooooo pissed offffff! I assure you if you do not bring her back that my self along with ohhhh soooo many more will not watch American idol again! All I can say about tonight is WOW! Good luck pia and I so will buy your album girl friend! Muuuaaahhhhh

    Sincerely

    Jennifer Brock

    Sedona, Arizona

    • same feelings last week for Thia's fans.. they even appealed to let her back but what happened? NOTHING! same thing goes to Pia… once you're out, YOU'RE OUT indeed…

  1137. Time for a new show & new judges. This is just a popularity contest and not a talent contest anymore. The judges and producers are to fault. Can't blame the "teeny boppers" They are not the ones getting paid. The ones who get paid need to fix the problems.

    • Wrong answer Francis, respectfully. You are right, this IS a popularity contest. It's not just about voice, it's about the total package. Simon Cowell preached that for years; so sorry he's not around to reiterate that. Best you can do [I suggest] is to vote, vote, vote….it's the foundation/basis of the show!

  1138. The judges need to be even more judicious in using the save. They need to always ask themselves is this person worth saving versus those remaining safe on the sofa. They should have asked themselves if Casey measured up to Pia.

  1139. I vote to change the name of the show to AMERICAN IDIOTS, American you would know real talent if it slapped you up side your head. What is going on with this show, Jacob a clown, Stephano will soon graduate the 5th grade. Paul sounds like Mickey Mouse on helium. where the real talent??? i think she just left going home. Pia, James & Hailey. the rest need to be on americas funniest videos. Pia keep your head up girl, you soon will be counting the cash while the rest fall like rain. when is simons show coming on???

  1140. I think the 13 year old girls out there are great at multiple voting and they like scruffy looking guys. This was an absolute travesty. Pia has a voice to rival any out there today.

    • The contest is not about the voice. It's about the entire package, and this year, none of the ladies have it.

    • I would think 13 year old girls also think Stefano is cute, and he was right there in the bottom 3…

      • Yes, but he isn't the type the girls like. His voice is good and that doesn't seem to be popular right now. It guys like Paul and Casey that they like.

      • I'm a Casey fan…but I don't think he's one of the most handsome guys that has been on the show at all. So…I don't know what little girls are smoking these days…

        Casey has a Jazz background right? What teenage girls are so into Jazz?

  1141. Two comments come to mind.

    1) This absoultely dispells the idea it is a singing contest. I am pretty ambivilant to her, but she was the best singer every night.

    2) This is really a condemnation of the judges. If you give gold stars to everyone, you are leaving it up to the whims of your audience…and we clearly can't be trusted without a candidate getting a smackdown each week…

    • 1) This not just a singing contest — it's a contest to see who the American people desire to 'idolize' — think Justin Beiber…

      2) Concur. I really miss Simon Cowel's 'reality checks'

      • You said what I have been thinking. Everyone was "wonderful"..very little criticsm. No reality checks from Simon. Its a little polyanna.

  1142. I am disappointed that Pia was the one leaving tonight. Maybe the judges should have some weight on who should be voted off, not just the viewers. I have tried to vote and have only gotten a busy signal. Pia was one of the best contestants.

    • I agree. Maybe if the judges had hammered some of the others the way they should have, America might have gotten a clue.

  1143. Stefano, Jason, Haily have no special voice for a singer to hit. Yes they three can sing but have no "singer" voice quality.

    Pia is a good singer, far reaching "head tone". She, however, has a common head tone voice and she never improved her performance for the last four weeks and her latest was the "not so good". But her previous group "rock" performances was quite good. It seems that her mentor never helped her like what happened to Thia.

    Thia, like Scotty and Paul, had a special vocals — a must for singers to star. But Thia was eliminated earlier. She is too young to think, work and improve her performance. Her mentor for four weeks was never a plus factor for her because she had no improvement. Unlike when she sung the duet "Here Comes the Sun" — her mentor took an effort to let her come out the best in her.

  1144. Don't be shocked America, it was only a matter of time before Tia was eliminated. Yeah, she's got a great voice, but no marketability, which is the same for many of the contestants. James Durbin and Scott McCreery will CLEARLY end up as finalists, with [hopefully] Scottie coming out on top (can you guess who may favorite is?). Scottie is the total package: phenomenal voice, humble innocence, country swagger, and marketability. I'm sure Nashville is frothing at the mouth for Scottie to NOT win so they can swoop him up and make millions off of him (I will definitely by his CD whether or not he wins ). I can honestly say 'I saw it coming from the very first opening audition of the season.' As for Pia, I wish you the very best of luck…..

    • I don't think country music is necessarily what everyone in America loves though. Not that I don't think Scotty will be really high up there.

      • Point taken Emily….just looking at the 'marketability' of ALL the contestants. Whether Hip-hop, Rock, Country, Pop…. as a Music Producer (WHICH I'M NOT), I'd be looking at the "Scotties, Justins, Pias, James, and Justins" of the world to produce….for their benefit, mine and the economy's (I'm getting off topic). Bottom line: what sells?!?!?!?

  1145. Absolutely…America got it right. If we could have been voting for the person that we most wanted to leave the competition, it would have been either Pia or Jacob — to go home. Pia had zero personality compared to the other contestants. While her voice wasn't too bad, she can't cut it as a diva. She has none of the stage presence of any singers to which she was inappropriately compared…Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, etc…Pia was like a cardboard cutout of a diva. Her idea of an up-tempo song was ridiculous…America got it RIGHT ON!!!! Yeah…high fives at our house… Now, time for Jacob to go…while he is a much better diva than Pia…he screeches through his performances…which are excruciatingly painful. please America, let Jacob be the next to go…it will make this season delightful again.

  1146. I don't understand the results, Pia was one of the two best in the whole competition…hate to say it, but I'm losing my faith in American Idol a little….hopefully next week proves me wrong.

  1147. I definitely think everyone is blowing this way out of proportion. Did she have a great voice? Yes but they all do, that's why there on there. Did some deserve to go before her? Maybe. Do I think she deserves to be THE American Idol? No, I feel that she may have a great voice but is definitely lacking on performance quality and personality. Especially compared to some that are there. So yes, maybe it is somewhat of a popularity contest but I personally keep in my mind not only who has a good voice but also who I would listen to on the radio and see in a performance. She had the voice but the kind of music she sang all the time was not something I would personally listen to on the radio and she is not a performer that I would go see. Maybe she could have stepped it up but too little too late I guess.

    And if she's really that good, she'll make it anyway.

    • They do NOT all have great voices. Pia was much better than prior winners. Some of those still in the contest have pathetic voices. Why don't we just have a popularity contest, and who needs judges if they do not judge?

      • i'm agree with you…she has a good voice but she's not a good performer. Like JLo says yesterday she need to learn more how to perform. this is American Idol sometimes the winner not more popular than the other contestant. Look Daughtry and jennifer hudson, they are not win AI but their more popular in this bussiness more than the winner. hope same things could be happen to Pia.

    • Well put. Totally agree with your comments. Did the reaction of the judges bother anyone besides me? They definately owe Stefano & Jacob an apology. While not a huge Pia fan, I did not expect her to be going home this early. I'm sure Stefano was shocked at not being sent home, but I wonder much of his reaction was a reaction to the inappropriate behavior of the judges. To all of you who say you won't watch anymore after tonight-get over yourselves! Pia obviously went home because her fans didn't vote! It's that simple. Don't blame the show for your mistake. If you like someone, you have to vote for them.

  1148. Pia is not American idol material. She has a generic voice that is great on a cruise ship. The judges told her to step it up and if the song she sang Wednesday night was stepping it up then she needed to go.She was boring me and my husband to death.Jacob needs to go also he belongs in a gospel choir.

  1149. There was no voting mistake. Pia thought she had it wrapped up and Americans don't like that. They all have good voices and she was one of the least interesting.

    • i agree. she's a star for sure, but it seems like she was getting way too comfy or complacent.

  1150. Tonight was a very sad night for American Idol. The reaction on the judges faces told it all – shock, horror, Randy mouthing no,no, no – and once again we, the voters, are forgetting this is a singing competition. Pia was undoubtedly one of the best singers to have appeared on the Idol stage in the past 3-4 seasons. I wish her well – and apologize that I didn't vote last night.

    • Well if they were so *shocked* – who did they think should be voted off? If they have an opinion maybe they shouldn't just say every SINGLE contestant was "in it to win it" or whatever crap they say. Have some constructive criticism, geeez!

      • &..agree with Emily.. why the judges blaming the voters? they blame themselves without all the drama on the results night

      • You are right Emily. As far as the judges were concerned all 9 were #1. In the past, right or wrong, the judges gave honest criticism and you had an idea of what the pros thought. This year, who knows.

    • that was all acting by the judges! you think they didn't know the results beforehand?

  1151. Best judges and show in 10 years. But voting is really bad. I quit watching 4years ago. You should not be able to vote more than once. Pia should not be gone. But I and my family and I will not be watching again. Not really good theater.

  1152. Even though I don't really like Pia,but I don't think she deserves this..She is too good to be eliminated! 🙁 The judges must have very regret right now for using their save this early..

    Then again,another talented one goes while the likes of Stefano stays..Damn damn damn…

  1153. It was Jacob who should have left! The judges need to be more truthful and stop saying someone did good who did not; like Jacob! Pia should have never left the show!

  1154. Finally got it right. She can sing and she is kinda cute but she doesn't have the full package.

  1155. American Idol was and is hijacket!!! The Judges need to do the judging! Please take the show back. These people who have taken over the show have ruined it! I would really be dissappointed if they win and the show isn't on anymore. I can't believe how rotten some people can be. Paul should bow out of this competition, gracfully and let the people that are good compete!

  1156. Losing Pia tonight was a joke. The judges made a big mistake using their one save so early in the show for Casey. Pia is top 2, and someone should sign her, but the show needs to seriously look at changing the voting. The judges need to take more control. You are going to lose ratings by not being taken seriously as a show. I have lost interest!

  1157. ok it is called american idol so they are voted on by america not the judges and i am sure that people vote based on the performance of the night and thinking about it myself many of my friends changed their votes from pia to lauren this week becuase of the performance and fyi most of them were females. You can't be assuming that all the voting is going to 12 year old girls becuase anybody willing to pay the fee can text in as many times as they would like so suck it up the show is still good and by the judges complimenting the idols it gives them the confidence that they may make it a little further

  1158. I don't agree with the results, for me, she was the best in the competition…Please, for me, all rules have an exception. I don't want to lose my faith in American Idol. let the production do something to return her to the competition and america will receive her with open arms.

      • I never said Casey wasn't a talent, I like him too, and that whoever is best win in the end, but what I'm certain, is that worse than pia are still in the competition.

    • I don't thinks so… I like Pia, but now she's voted off! Why favors? her fans didn't vote her.. Atleast be happy, she got to sing the goodbye song which Thia & Naima never got..

  1159. AI must have used the same people to count the votes this week as Florida used to count presidential ballots in 2000

  1160. Wow – I was blown away – no way should she be sent home! This woman has a great future in front of her – what a talent – she has the whole package! I thought she would win!

  1164. Pia has our vote and hope she goes on to greater heights. She outshines all the others in voice, grace , elegance and beauty. I think she should be bought back to sit with the judges next week. I think an exception should be available where the judges are given more than one life preserver vote. I have no interest in watching Idol again this year. We did vote but unfortunately there is unfairness when the pre-teens vote their heartthrobs not the talent of the performer.Why don't you reschedule your show at a time the adolescents are asleep.

    • I did my own post but had to comment here… There is no doubt that VFTW has and is continuing to screw up the results. Paul is an absolute joke. Just look at the VFTW website. They make no apologies for it. They just want to see how bad they can make the show and the competition. It is really sad. But I also agree that the mamby-pamby judging is to blame as well. So many really talented people were continuously (even if just mildly)criticized by the judges and they are gone but some of these "questionable" talents are seldom if ever criticized. Get some stronger judges.

  1166. I place part of the blame on the judges. Purpose of the "save" is to protect one of the top 3 or 4 contenders, and Casey does not meet that criteria. When I saw them use it on him I thought it was a mistake. Rookie mistake by Jennifer and Steve but Randy should have known better. I believe if Simon were still there this would not have happened. He would not have voted to save Casey and it does require all three to agree before they can use it.

    • I disagree. Casey has more talent in his thumb than Pia does. Apparently America agrees with me too! Hasta la vista Pia!

      • Obviously not by his fans…fans vote for the people they are fans of sooo, moving on. How many people think 90% of the people in America EVER know what they are talking about? I have no faith in the intelligence or taste of the American people.

      • Casey is nothing special at all. And Paul is a joke. You can't even understand a word that he says. Sounds like he is speaking in another language

      • Casey is kinda special. He's musically talented. I don't really care what the SHOW is about, but as far as the music industry goes – more musically talented people should be in the business. While I like plenty of the music put out recently, I don't necessarily think the artists are especially talented.

  1168. Absolutely…America got it right. If we could have been voting for the person that we most wanted to leave the competition, it would have been either Pia or Jacob — to go home. Pia had zero personality compared to the other contestants. While her voice wasn’t too bad, she can’t cut it as a diva. She has none of the stage presence of any singers to which she was inappropriately compared…Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, etc…Pia was like a cardboard cutout of a diva. Her idea of an up-tempo song was ridiculous…America got it RIGHT ON!!!! Yeah…high fives at our house… Now, time for Jacob to go…while he is a much better diva than Pia…he screeches through his performances…which are excruciatingly painful. please America, let Jacob be the next to go…it will make this season delightful again.

    • First of all, these are young kids, not divas. Divas have had many years of an experienced career. Give them a break, they are trying to begin a career.

      And to think that you delight in seeing their dreams crushed by an unfair popularity contest, instead of being truly judged on talent, is quite sad. However, I guess it explains more about why this inequity happens.

      ps — If you think Jacob is screeching, perhaps you should adjust your audio controls.

  1169. what is really interesting is after last weeks "record voting" there was no mention of this weeks count….can I assume many of the votes were lost?? or did America just tune out…

  1170. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED for SUCK AI! Because Thia and Pia are really TALENT and very good singer but WHY they already out! huhu One last for LAUREN always save……please…. support to LAUREN!!!!

  1172. Randy, Stephen and JLo… Please take this show back and become the judges for American Idol since the show has gotten hijacked by…"votefortheworst.com"

  1174. The results clearly show the voting demographics. Probably 90% of voters are 10-15 year old girls. If this is the case, the advertisers of this show (like Ford Motors) must reconsider whether this is the demographic they are targeting with their ads.

  1175. This is the most talented group at one time that American Idol has on the stage. They kept 11 Idols and they are doing a 49 state tour. They are all winners and it is going to be sad each week because they are personally building friendships and they all probably think one is better than the other. Don't worry we will definitely see all these Idols again for a long time..

    • well said Pam. i also agree that is one talented bunch! last season's winner, Lee, would be steamrollered if he was in this season! i also think that this batch is very close and i love them all..

    • Agree, Pam.

      I don't think that it was Pia's time to go at all, BUT … just about everybody on this board has said that this is the most talented OVERALL group Idol has ever had, and I concur. It doesn't have the strongest INDIVIDUAL, but there's not been a GROUP of 9 (or 11, even) that has been as strong top to bottom as this one.

      And so somebody gets voted off. And somebody will get voted off next week … and the next. And people will be disappointed.

      But for the same hundreds (or thousands) of people here who have said that it's the best group who are now saying "I'm done with AI; I'll never watch again," that's just crazy.

      Those same people are gonna walk away from the very TALENT they say they've enjoyed week to week?

      It's the voting procedure that's messed up, not the artists. No need to penalize the good performers — or one's own ENJOYMENT of those performers — by staying away.

      We'll hear from several of these "losers" in years to come. That's what matters when the dust settles from this.

  1176. So many no hopers have won american idol. Kelly and Carrie are the only singers I remember to have really pulled it off fully. Fantasia was a second best to Jeniffer; Lee was cute and the rest fall behind. I just hope this years winner deserves people to buy their album. May the most tallented and beautiful singer win. We need a real singer to win in order retain faith in this competition xxx

  1178. until the title "american idol" is changed, i think the voting right of the audience to choose the winner should remain. if we give the right to the judges, then we should now call it "judges idol".

    the judges were given one "save" but they did not use it wisely so let us not blame the audience for doing their job which is to vote for their idols.

    an appeal to the judges, please give honest and truthful comments about the contestants' singing performance so you can help the audience decide.

    • Absolutely correct. I mostly blame the judges. They wasted the "save", as we all know Casey will not last (especially if he sings like Tuesday night…very boring and not a strong voice.)

      And the judges comments are not strong enough — everyone is great. Yes, most of the singers do have good voices…however, they are not stars and there is room for improvement. As Simon, and Paula, showed, the judges do sway the votes. Act like judges, give out constructive, polite criticism when warranted….not just "you're great."

      It is a competition, they all can't win.

      ps — as in past seasons, you shouldn't get to stay, just because you are blonde. It does become a popularity contest when they are all praised by the judges all the time. Haley and Lauren do need to go….gracefully, of course.

  1179. A huge mistake was made but it is the whole AI contest thats bad.When you get to the top 10 these people need to sing in their comfort zones.soul night,elton john night.give me a break.paul singing stewart-jacob singing luther vandross-scott and lauren country-james rock etc…These idols work hard to get here so let them sing the type of song they will be making a living doing.also thursday night shows stink.iggi pop,come-on,he will probably will be the next super bowl half time show.This never would have happened under simon and paulas watch.

  1180. I'm sorry this happened. As a musician and record producer, I will never watch the show again. It's time to pack it up guys, this is no longer a singing competition. It was a nice run while it lasted, but after Pia's elimination when she clearly has an incredible voice, this is now a competition for something other than music or singing. Pia will be fine and her first album will go Platinum in three weeks, the show is toast. Nice run Dawg. I know Steve Tyler and he's sitting somewhere shaking his head in total amazement.

    • please spend your time somewhere else….america knows she was one of the best two ….

    • Pia is like a wonderful painting – you can appreciate its artistry, gaze at its beauty….but in the end this beautiful painting will leave some people bored. I love beautiful art, but that is not the same as being entertained by it. I think they are two different things. Taylor Hicks is not a better singer next to Pia, but I cant stop smiling when he performs. Paul falls into that category for me. Purely vocal talent? Pia….but Paul makes me smile, even laugh when he's on stage.

  1182. Wow so shocked that such a talent like Pia got elliminated.What a disapointment it was to watch tonight. Not fair that Paul & Jacob are still in the final and surely are not that talented.I am sorry that we won't be hearing Pia sing anymore.

  1184. Unreal. What a crock! Pia should have been one of the final if not THE final person standing. I'm sorry, but really? I hope a record label snatches her up quickly.

  1185. I think she has a really great voice. However, to be an American Idol you need to have a whole package. You need to be interesting. American Idols are not only good singers but also good performers. I just don't see enough charisma from her. She's good enough for me to listen to, but not good enough to make me want to watch.

  1186. I am totally disgusted. She was possibly the greatest singer in the competition from all seasons.I don't know if i can watch this show anymore ! I am somebody who makes a major six figure income and I loved to watch this show to unwind-forget it I now HATE this show. The show had turned such an amazing turn around with these new judges. How could the shows producers allow such an injustice to occur—————-

    • I agree with you but the the LLeH does your so called income have to do with anything??? Does that really make you a "somebody?" or is it the emotion that just let you make that boastful statement?

  1187. I think the right way to fix it is to force the judges to be more critical. I think otherwise someone like Scotty, James, or Casey will be out the door next.

    The whole show suffers because Jennifer and Steven refuse to be critical of other "artists" and Randy hates being the bad guy.

    But since getting them to actually judge is unlikely, here is a ghetto fix.

    Rule change: Have america vote as usual, but the judges fix the bottom 3 or two each night. The whole thing plays out the same, but the judges picks will put the contestants on in the danger zone. The people who are there are compared against each other based on America's votes.

    Better but still likely to send a good candidate home as the voters will assume Casy is safe for example, but should be good enough to get AI through the season of the softy judges with a credible winner.

  1188. Anyone of the remaining contestant including PIA deserves on the grand finale. They are all great!great!great! So all the fans of this season should not get lax because it is everybody's game. Last performance night was totally amazing. I voted for Lauren Alaina and so my mum is for Scotty, my youngster are all in for James Durbin and so my dad is for Paul Mcdonald. If the champion will be determined by our family tree, certainly Haley will be the next AI champ since she got the vote majority of our cousins and aunts. But why my grandma cried when Pia eliminated. So I just thought if you want your bet wins the title, come out and vote for your idol.

  1189. the method for the voting is not fair. The majority of voting is the younger teenage girl that vote on cuteness in the boys(just my opinion) voting online, texting , calling numerous times for their favorite. . This season has to have been the best performers ever. Each one has their own distinct difference and excel in their talent. Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are wonderful judges . They are offering as professionals their loving honest critique. I was disappointed this evening as most of us were.

  1190. Pia was the best on American Idol this year. I guess we all assumed she would be in the finale and either didn't vote at all or voted for someone we thought was in trouble. Sorry Pia! We did you a disservice!

  1192. In any competition involving human beings mistakes are made. Umps and refs blow calls all the time but if they are repeatedly incompetent changes are made. The problem is when the mistakes are known and repeated and nothing is done about it. This is where American Idol is now. It is obvious there are problems with the show and the voting yet they refuse to even acknowledge it let alone do anything about it. This was only the third season I followed and that was due to other people telling me of the array of talent the judges finally got right. I am now done with the show and could care less whether it stays on the air of not. I will pay money to see Pia if she gets a contract and comes to my town. I will not waste any more of my time with the rest of this garbage.

  1193. This site is the one to blame on what's going on! Let the judges go back to judging since the program has been hijacked!

  1194. I was hoping Stefano will be eliminated this week and next week is Pia.. but..the result is different..anyway, Pia is beautiful and has good voice, but she doesn't have something that make me want to watch her sing again after she sang one song..bye the way..I love Scoty… :))

  1195. We have been watching idol since it started. What has happened america sure voted wrong tonight. There is no way Pia should have left with the talent she has. Is it true that your vote does not count if you live in a time zone that is not in the two hour voting time??? This makes us think about not watching your program anymore, it's not fair. Pa. viewers.

  1196. Absolutely shocked,surprised,and extremely dissapointed to see that Pia was eliminated! She has an outstanding,strong powerful voice!!! By no means should she have been eliminated.I've been an "Idol" fan since day one and this is just not fair. Alot of people/ fans of american idol are saying they are done with watching this.Alot of us are very hurt due to this totally unfair decision! We will miss her very much!!!!

  1197. The most amazing singer just went home. People thought she had it made and did not vote. Sorry Pia, but with your talent you will be going places. God bless you and good luck.

  1198. I think America got it very very wrong… I even wonder if that was the actual results?!? All the poles showed that she was not even in the bottom three so how can the voting be sooo very different?

  1199. Very disappointed… Pia was a top three as far as I'm concerned and was the best female.Who knows who will win now,apparently the best doesn't necessarily win the competition.

    • I too am very disappointed. I am a sore sport, I don't think I will be watching for the rest of the season

  1201. I used to enjoy the show and now just disappointed that this site has ruined the show for all of us and those competing and being sent home only to allow the worst singer to go on… Please let the judges judge rather than to let this website take over the show!

    • I don't understand this comment. This site had nothing to do with Pia BEING eliminated. If anyone is at fault, it's the judges for not giving honest critiaism instead of trying to be every contestants cheerleader!!!

      • You need the total package, PIA lacked excitement on the stage. ALL 9 are excellent talents. It will be tough to see them all sent home now, except for James (AI 20011)

      • I agree with kernan but if you remember the season that Taylor Hicks won, Simon said over and over how bad he was and he STILL won. America just has no idea about talent. He went nowhere.

      • I disagree I think the judges have a hard enough job as it is. I know I could not be a judge with this talented group and I think they have hit it right every time. America is to blame for not voting that is all on us not the judges. They did their job by bringing these amazing singers to us and then it was up to us. So don't just assume things VOTE that was the problem here plain and simple.

  1202. America you suck because you definately made the wrong choice in voting off Pia who seems to be the best singer for the 10th season. After all it's not a good choice, and I haven't enjoyed watching the 10th season because you voted almost all the talented girls off the show. Boring …..

  1203. A couple questions. Feel free to answer all or some please. Just curious.

    A)Can somebody please honestly tell me what is SOOOO great about Pia and why everyone's getting so upset?

    B) Are people getting so upset just because of how soon she got off or are people really thinking she could have made it to the end?

    C) Am I one of the only ones that found her lacking performance quality and personality?

    D) Did anybdy else find her simply put BORING?

      • Jessica, I would have liked to have seen Jacob go first and then Pia but…Agree with all your comments.

      • I agree with you, she lacked of stage presence, she was boring.. Everyone wants to see a show, movement, dancing, action not just someone standing there..

      • And this does not mean taking a stroll around the judges and bending your knees, that does not count. lol

      • The last I heard, this was a singing contest and that being, she was by far the best singer!!!

      • She will be picked up and rich and famous already. Just like Chris Daughtery and David Cook. They don't need to win to make it. Have we ever heard anything back from winner Taylor Hicks and the young guy that beat out David Cook?

    • I own over 2,000 CDs and when purchasing them I've never thought once about how they look performing. If I were buying DVDs that would be a different question.

      I find Scotty enormously boring. Casey and Paul are all but jokes, destined (at best) for the small bar circuit. Lauren has a shot in the country pop arena (of which I'm not a fan). Jacob, forget about it. James isn't nearly as good as David Cook or Lambert.

      • You are so right on. Totally agree with you!!! We have a pool at work and I voted for Casey once again. (3 weeks in a row)

      • Beckey you are almost right. The rest are bums except for Scotty. He is by far the best of the rest.

    • Yea it was like watching paint dry or watching water on the stove waiting for it to boil. Just not enough heat to boli the water. People please give it a rest! lol

    • A) Nothing and go figure.

      B) No way should she have made it to the end. There are others much more talendted who deserve to make it further in the competition. Any other result would have been a disservice to the other contestants.

      C) YESSS!

      Who I don't understand being in the bottom 3 is Stefano – I think he did an outstanding job last night and I'm so glad he is still in it. He should be made to feel bad with everyone booing as if between the two of them (Pia and Stefano) that they were wishing or believing that he was the one who stayed in error. Go Stefano!!

    • Ok A) She can really sing and that is what this show is all about, and not to mention she is beautiful. I told my own daughter that some people would love her for her beauty and there would be some to hate her for her beauty. I think that is what is happening here with these questions. B) No people are upset that everyone did not vote like they should have, therefore someone amazing went home. C)I thought she performed the way she thought best suited her and as soon as she tried what the judges and obviously you thought she should she was sent home. D) To say she is boring is calling some of the greatest artist to date boring. The songs she had sung really required her to stand still and just be heard. I mean know disrespect I just humbly disagree.

      • I see what you're saying and I definitely agree that she had an amazing voice and I hope that she does make it but I feel that especially in today's society it's a lot more than your voice. I mean look at Taylor Swift for example; she doesn't have the greatest live voice (I think it maybe has gotten better)and she probably wouldn't have made it even on Idol but she has an awesome personality, great songs, great music viceos and an awesome stage performance. That's why she's made it so big in today's society and that's what I personally feel Pia was lacking. Maybe she'll step it up when she's on tour and shock and surprise the world yet again. Let's hope.

  1204. Was not happy seeing Pia go. Really liked her singing. Hope next week voting goes better.

  1205. America got it right. They have every week including the week Casey was voted off. I'll bet they wish they kept their save now. If the judges would just give honest constructive criticism instead wrongfully praising everybody, then maybe some of the viewers would listen to them.

  1206. very disapointed jason and pia are thebest will not watch anymore 2 years straight disapointed good luck pia and god bless

  1207. What a shock! The best voice in the competition is gone, while paul and jacob still in the show I think america is tone deaf. If that's the best Gwen Stephani could do with her clothing line then she should be out of buisness soon!!! Made the girls look heavy

    • yes yes yes!!!!I said that last night. She made the girls look heavy and I wouldn't let her dress my dog. Kmkm you are 100% right

  1208. Pia just wasnt that good last night. She said she was stepping up her performance, but it was very boring. I didnt even know the song she sang. She was too perfect looking, but not loose enough like Hayley, for example.. You need personality. Lauren, too, I find has no stage presence or personality.

    • Sue you are right she would do better being in a beauty pagent riding on a float. You can just stand there and be pretty the whole time with no worries.

  1209. How many of you that are so upset with Pia being voted off will buy a ticket to the Idol tour so you can see her. My guess…10%

      • I would pay to see Casey and or James.There is no way I would waste a cent on McDonald Duck or Jacob!

    • I'll buy a ticket to see Pia perfrom. Frankly, I could care less to see the others try to sing. They are good, but not much better than many regional touring acts. Some these remaining contestents resort to adlibs because they can't hit a note. Really, they are that bad and the judges burned their one save of the year on him.

  1210. Tonight's results really brings question to who is really voting and what are the criteria for that vote. Last nights show was one of the more competive I have seen, but Pia being eliminated is a complete joke. She should be one of the last two remaining yet she gets eliminated this early? The judges need to be able to correct such a enormous error. She will undoubtably go on to become a star!

    • Yes but if you do that, then you might as well do away with the fan vote. But on second thought,maybe the fans shouldn't vote because giving the American people the power to vote is a dangerous weapon!!!!

  1211. Why were the judges surprised? For the last couple of weeks they have been critical of Pia at least I felt they were. They continued to tell her she needed to step up her performances by showing more than just her lovely voice. I am so sorry she is no longer there. I thought she would be along until the final three at least.

  1212. OMG, I am not going to watch anymore this season. Pia was vocally one of the best, if not the best contestant in all seasons. I thought this was a singing competition not a popularity contest. And they wasted a save on CASEY???

    Where is Simon and some sanity?

  1213. Was not happy seeing Pia go. Really liked her singing. Hope next week voting goes better. I think we need a recount.

  1214. When did the judges lose control of the show? They're not judges anymore, they're powerless critics. This is supposed to be a talent show and Pia obviously had more talent than any of the other contestants. It's a shame that in only half a season, the show has degraded from the number 1 talent show to a second rate popularity show. I guess now I'll have more available space on my DVR because I won't be watching anymore. I suspect the show may lose thousands of viewers. Take note sponsors.

    • I agree. Is Ford Motors targetting 10- 15 year old girls, who obviously represent a big part of the viewers and voting public of this show?

      • I agree i wont be watching anymore, Phia was number one, haley second, james 3rd, lauren 4th. dont care The rest i dont care for im done with American Idol.

      • I guess I won't watch anymore,might as well watch the CINCINNATI REDS on wednesdays!

  1215. Tonight was so disappointing. Paul has no business being in these finals. He is horrible. There is nothing special about Casey. And James is so full of himself that if he gets voted out he will probably as for a recount. All of the girls are very talented, but of the 3, Pia has it all over the rest. Scotty deserves to be there as well. Are you guys sure that you counted the votes!!! Pia did not deserve to be eliminated!!!! If she stuck to her ballads she would probably still be in the running. Patsy Cline was famous for her ballads and there is nothing wrong with staying where you are comfortable. I don't even want to watch the show anymore – I cried when she sang her last song. Hopefully somebody with some brains will take her to the next level and make her a star. I would pay to see her and buy her albums. My husband feels the same way. We are so disappointed. And yes we voted every week!

    • Maybe she will be another Jennifer Hudson. I am sure American Idol wish they could claim her fame

  1217. Am I the only one who was not upset by the vote tonite? Yea Pia could sing but she had no pizazz, She never brought any hype to her performances, never took a chance,Same kind of songs, I was gettin bored by her. At least this shows viewers the show is not staged. Also, what is wrong with those that say they will never watch idol again? Sounds like a bunch of 1st graders. And last year was not an all male finale, if you remember Crystal Bowersaux was there to the end.

    • Obviously!!! Hugely staged if you reaad above, 35 minute waits to vote for her and none for Casey???

    • I think the show lost all credibility tonight. It's just sort of a joke where anybody can vote, including thousands who think the show is joke and push Paul all over the internet in order to make fun of AI.

      • I don't see shy you say it's a joke that anybody can vote. It is AMERICAN Idol. The American's are voting for who they want to see make it. I don't feel that she would have made it all the way to the end. I feel bad for all the other contestants with the way that America and the judges acted and are acting. People need to grow up and learn that what happened happened and get over it. If she's really as good as everyone thinks then she will make it. And besides that I bet that over half the people getting so upset did nothing to save her.

      • She's still making it big though. She has a video on CMT right now! I've also seen her in some commercials. I loved her last year.

  1218. this is why they should not have saved Casey……..he is a joke, it should have been used on Pia, done watching this one!

  1219. No!!! Obviously more young girls are watching and texting for 2 hours for the boys. Men don't typically watch American Idol. Should be one vote per number, this show was my favourite but has become a joke as of tonight. Better things to do with my spare time. Shame on the judges for saving Casey right off the bat, they "should" be hanging their heads.

    • Get a new panel of judges…people who do not care of becoming unpopular for being sincere.

  1220. Look at this website! American Idol was hijacked! The Judges need to do the judging since votefortheworst.com seems to be screwing American Idol up totally! If this is how the show is going to mgo I won't be watching anymore! Paul needs to bow out and give his spot back to Pia! This is not American Idol anymore, it has become a joke!

  1223. Something is flawed with the selection process. Pia should still be singing next week, and at least two of the others should not. True, she should have picked up the tempo more than she did, but that could have been fixed. She can sing, and I thought that was what the show was about.

  1224. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    casey is a great interpretor.

    and pia was getting boring with her balleds.shes the best singer but, she never did anything different with her voice.but i agree, PAUL SUCKS!

    • That disrespectful are you … You smelled like Paul to know that sucks?? Learn to go to all people with decency, as you will surely like to be directed to you.

  1225. i think i have seen it all now,pia wasn't my favorite singer, but she was the best,i know she will end up as popular as carrie undewood,as she is very talented,i think tonight was my last show i will watch, i wish scotty,james, other two girls the best of luck, don't know how they going to beat the two worlds best singers in jacob and paul lollollollololol–

    • The laugh is on you when you pull your tail up between your legs and run off and cry because you did not get your way. Get over it.

  1226. It is so sad to see Pia go. I think she's one of the best this season. Unfortunately, voting is done on a popularity basis. Let's leave the judging to the judges.

  1227. Bad, Bad, Bad…Weeks ago I had Pia in the top three, easily, with a solid chance at taking it all. Haley, Jacob & Stefano all should have gone home before Pia.

  1228. I am so upset America got it wrong Phia in no way should have been deleted. She has the look, the style, the voice, the personaility. I actually cried so hard. This woman had it all, she was one of the best.I am so heartbroken. America does not know talent, Stephano is good but in my opinion he should have been sent home. I believe he gets the votes because of his good looks, out of all thet contestants that were left, he is the the one that is not strong as far his voice. This was wrong. It makes you not want to watch American Idol anymore. To Phia please dont give up, I will be waiting to buy your records. Jennifer Lopez, please take this girl under your wing artist help new artists. Phia deserves to be heard. This is just not right i am so angry.

  1230. Never going to watch American Idol again with Jennifer Lopez as a judge. Her jealousy was sickening, she could never ever hope to match the singing talent of Pia so she critized everything about Pia week in week out. The best singer got eliminated, because of jealousy and manipulation.

    • How can anyone call this judging objective when they praised Scotty every week for singing Country and then turn-around a criticize Pia for singing ballads. When Simon left the show I knew it was a mistake for Idol. Now we know for sure. These three judges are a joke.

  1232. You got to be kidding me. Pia? IA just lost a great fan. ME. I'll never watch this show again!!!!

  1233. I was surprized…but considering the voting Americas and the fact that so many good singers have left the show too early, I am not shocked….Don't really know if this is a singing competition or not…I think they decided to let Pia go instead of Jacob because after Jacob there were no black singers and a huge audience is out there….I think the producers select from the bottom three who will leave….The shows voting is only to engage the audience…..Most of our engagement comes from the emotional ride…..Once America gets this the show is over.

  1234. America you don't have any taste in music, Pia was the whole package and I think American Idol will loose a lot of viewers. Good luck to the other contestants. 🙁

    • Unfortunately not able to win the public voting.

      She cares very much a perfect image, and to win over voters was not the best.

      • She has a super voice but she lacked excitement. Pretty much why she was voted off because she was "boring"

  1236. Stop fighting already. Pia very good singer but more of the same… Going to give way to diversity. Scotty, Paul, Haley, Casey and Jacob… Excellent and different voices and styles .

    If they close their eyes to listen to the other participants will hear very good voice but no personality, can be confused with any good singer.

    • There is nothing original about the voices of Scotty, Paul, Jacob or especially Casey.

  1237. this show is shameful.How could they vote off Pia,and truthfully keep Casey.r should I say save casey He's cute for the youngsters,but does not have that much of a voice .Neither does Paul.I really think a good look at how the votes are coming in.It is certainly not based on talent.Pia should have been a finalist against possibly 3 or 4 talented contestants,not the way they look What a farce After this season,I don't plan to watch season 11,if their is one.

    • I don't know any youngsters who think Casey is cute. Maybe you should define youngsters though 🙂

  1238. Pia chose the wrong songs consistently, boring boring boring. I am happy to see her gone. Very predictable singer. She might have a good voice, but no personality. Leave Casey alone, you never know what he is going to do, he is so versatile and loads of personality.

  1239. Last night while america slept instead of voting,one of their greatest singers ever… faded away

  1240. I can hardly believe Pia was sent home…..It sucks. She WAS the best singer!!!! Paul needed to go!!!!!

  1241. there is any way possible to bring Pia back to the competition, in my opinion she did not deserve to go home,cuz she is one of the best.I think she deserve a second chance.

  1242. I will not be watching your show anymore. I am not very happy about cutting some one as good as Pia and keeping crap like Jacob and Paul. Maybe I will tune in next year

  1243. Only females have been voted of? NOT SO. Casey was voted off, but he was saved, remember?

    I bet now the judges are regretting that save……..

  1245. American Idol has turned into one of the most insanely wasteful voting shows ever created. The tone deaf fools that vote should be locked up in stupid Jail. There was nobody close to Pia, yet Nashville crooners stay, horrific Rod stewart wanna bees stay, completely ridiculous! I guess the viewers like goofballs like Taylor Hicks that go nowhere! Foolish.

    • I heard Taylor Hicks now sings in state fairs. How pathetic. America is voting for their next state fair singer.

      • LOL yea that was a joke all by itsself… Taylor Hicks… Still trying to see how he won that year

  1246. Pia was the most talented for many years. She is the whole package. Beauty, Poise and most inportantly a Great Voice. Move over Celine Pia will be a star!

  1247. How do people actually vote? Based on who did the best for the week? Based on who they think did the best throughout the show? orr Based on whose CD they would buy?

    Next question – How SHOULD people be voting? I think voting on a week to week basis would be pretty unfair, because people can have a bad song choice or just have a bad week or something.

    I think I vote based on whose CD I would buy, because even if someone is talented that doesn't necessarily mean I like their style or would listen to music made my them.

      • Partially I wanted to know how the majority of people do, in fact, vote. Also, I guess I'm saying I wouldn't buy Pia's music. Or even download it for free. Not saying she's terrible, just not my cup of tea really.

  1248. Incredible. Pia was excellence personified. Those with no taste must have stronger thumbs and a better text plan. We thought Pia would be in the final few. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise for her. She won't have the constricting Idol contracts to contend with, and she can step into Celine's shoes with fewer contractual entanglements.

  1249. pia was good but song she choosed just sux..same style everytime..she deserved to go home..next hopefully jacob…

    • you suck your probably a scotty lover ha? he is corny as hell….simon needs to come back on the show to tell him so.

      • @ ares probably ur the one that sux.. its just my opinion. im not scotty lover or anybody lover. i jsut think she is boring in term of choosin the song. whats wrong with scotty? probably ur just mad coz scotty save n pia not.. what a pity fans u are

    • Pia followed the Judges advice and got away from ballads . Thanks for the crappy advice judges! She should have stayed with what she did best. Don't listen to the judges!!

  1251. Get a clue, we can vote all we want for the ones that should be there but this website: votefortheworst.com is ruining the show for the rest of us and all those that should be competing! They have picked Paul as the worst and have kept him on and he has no right to being there! They have kicked off the wrong people from the get go and should start all over again with the top twelve and let the judges decide on who goes and who stays since it hasn't been fair from the start of season 11.

  1252. Sad. I never really liked her but she deserved to stay a little longer. She was starting to do something up beat anyway… I hope it won't be another all male finale but I guess its starting to turn out that way.

  1253. Pia was the best talent on the show. American Idol needs to bring her back immediately. She is so much better than the rest of the want a be contestants.

    If this doesn't happen then I done with Idol.

  1254. America got it right. Pia has been greatly overrated. Yes, she had a voice but at times it sounds like she is straining to hit the higher notes and she has no personality, charisma, or pizzaz in her delivery – essentially very boring delivery and last night was the kicker. After all of the other fantastic performances last night, everyone else who stayed tonight truly earned it.

  1255. Thought Jacob should have gone home but I'm okay with Pia. As far as I can remember, this is the best top 9 ever and I expect more 'shockers' in the ensuing weeks. I hope Scotty gets voted out next. He sounds the same every single week. Then Jacob, too dramatic. I do agree that Pia should have been safe but it's a really strong top 9.

    And all of you saying you would not watch the show anymore, who are you kidding. You probably told yourself that last year when American Idol kinda bombed.

    • I agree with you maks – I get frustrated too but I don't think I would not watch it. one thing I dont get is the judges being upset. Hey someone has to go home and it will go down to ONE AMERICAN IDOL!!!! so eventually they all will get voted off and besides the top 10 will be picked up by some music producer and they will have a careet.

  1256. I am very disappointed to see pia go, her voice was beautiful. My 6 year old cried when she was voted off. She has cheered for her since the first show. The way I settled her was to say its ok we will buy her cd soon. Not much interest in the show now. Haley should have been gone long before pia!!!

    • makes me sic to think a child is so wrapped up in this show that they would cry when someone is voted off? Time to change that childs bedtime so they can't see the show. Get real.

  1257. NO! Pia was great and very polished. What a beautiful girl. She has an amazing voice and I'm sure will go on to do something great!

  1258. Without a doubt this was one of the worst decisions ever made by the voters out there. It is obvious they know very little about real singing talent! Even more disappointing is the fact that the judges had wasted there only save on Casey who little or no chance to win! This would never have occured had Simon still been there.

    • You are so right. The current judges do not judge. They just say nice things about everyone, and seem to like some ofthe worst singers best. They were shocked too, but they fail to see that their lack of appropriate judging is what is causing problem. With Simon's negative comments we got rid of the poorer performers.

  1259. I was soooo shocked…couldn'd belive it. I just knew Pia would be in the final 2.I do believe a smart record company or producer will snap her up in a heart beat.

  1260. I think what happened is that everyone assumed that Pia would be safe because she is soooo good (at singing) and is sooooo gorgeous. She is definitely "the total package." America you got it wrong!

  1261. I feel that the judges are partly to blame here as they used the save way to early in the game.

  1262. In my opinion I think Pia was eliminated because of her personality; people (especially females) did not like her because she KNEW she was good and she had a bit of a cocky attitude, she is a beautiful girl, and a lot of females are jealous of a girl like her. Also, I am sure there are a lot of young audience memebers and they vote for people like Scotty. I personally thought Pia and Scotty would be the final two. I think Pia deserved to stay a lot longer than some of those that are left. Don't worry Pia… you will make it big; you have EVERYTHING going for you!

  1263. jacob shud look at the mirror and see how fat he is..wakakak please dont shake ur booty like shakira anymore….

  1264. I thought it was shocking enough when the judges jumped the gun to save Casey, who would obviously not be one of the top contenders. Now I am beyond shocked to see Pia, with the most incredible voice, not to mention beauty and class, voted off. The judges gushed over the other performers, while giving her mild criticisms, and then had no ability to save her. I am disillusioned with the judgement of both the judges and the american voters. This clearly isn't a legitimate competition. Frees me up on

    Wednesday and Thursday evenings!

    • Hate to be a spoil sport, but I can't stand to see the lesser talents win & an injustice like this one continue, or even worse yet. I will find something else to do with my time & just check in to find out the results after the fact to see how low this show will get. I believe the flippant judges are to blame.

  1265. Adam Lambert should have won American Idol… But because of him coming out he didn't Pia got voted off because she lacks stage presence, If she moved around and danced she would still be on the show, I would pay top dollar to see Black Eye Peas which I did to see a show.. Not just someone to stand there and sing.. She belongs in Vegas now..

  1266. Pia was the best and I thought she would be the winner. Not to worry, though. She'll have a recording contract before the winner is announced. She has more talent than all the other contestants combined. Can't help but wonder if the judges aren't kicking themselves for wasting their "save" on that screaming wolfman? That was a waste. America got it wrong with Pia.

    • I agree. Pia was the best. The judges did waste their save on the screaming wolfman. Is it possible he may win? What a waste. Too bad, American Idol is going down the tubes.

  1267. I totally agree that Pia has the looks and the voice. In a nutshell, she is a total package.

    Everytime she sings ballad songs, her presence is there.

    However, it seems like when she sang the uptempo song it's just like she's not there. You cannot enjoy her performance because she's not putting life to it. She must have enjoyed the song (River Deep Mountain High). She should have sung the song not only with her powerful voice but also the way she interpreted the song.

    It's time for her to say goodbye to learn things. 😀

  1268. Pia was the American Idol and with her gone, it makes the whole show a mockery. Simon and Nigel, you better fix this!

    • Simon & Nigel & the Judges need to fix it. We need real judges! Dawg! I really don't feel you when you let the public get it so wrong. Judges, you did this by NOT judging. Get on the job!!!

  1269. @ meforamericanidol. No Way. Her performance last night was very different. More upbeat!!!!

  1270. whoa america got this wrong..Travesty to this incredible singer and woman. She was the best!!

  1271. Even Pia's last song was absolutely terrible. Good choice America! Go James & Scotty! and Casey for #3.

  1272. yes i think america got it wrong this time again.,,, pia is a good singer but we also cant blame the people who never vote for pia coz shes getting boring with all the song she sung n american idol too….

  1273. Very Disappointing …. Pia was awesome … Make u wonder who is voting … Crazy

    • who is voting girls who have crushes on the cute boys like um corny scotty and stefano thats who…these boys are far less talented than miss pia thats for sure and should have been gone a long time ago..

  1274. Glad that many of you here agreed that PIA should go home tonight as she is not the total packages and actually her singing is just one type of songs…will you buy an album of just those song?? Please be truthful …JACOB need to go next week or either Lauren or Paul….the finale should be James or stefeno as scotty is like Pia too cocky and may be voted out only in the last few as the following may still be strong……PIA voted out is all correct and Right…no more another week of her cocky presence..,…

  1275. I agree that Pia is a good vocal talent, but she was not very entertaining. This is a show to entertain people. Also everyone is talking about young girls voting,well guess who buys the most cd's, young people! My husband and I are middle aged people who vote every week-Do all these people complaining? And while everyone is talking about country music- it is a BIG industry that makes alot of money. No one said American Idol is just for Pop music. I agree that voting should be limited. I think it would be more honest, but noone said you have to win AI to become a star. It is up to them now as to what they do with the exposure they have gotten. Good luck to everyone!

  1276. I am Canadian. Those that vote for American Idol should be ashamed of yourself. Leave it to the teenie boppers with absolutely no musical talent. You are a bunch of tone deaf wieners for voting off Pia.

  1277. Are you kidding me??? She was undoubtedly the number one performer on the show…was this just the producers trying to wake up the public because they realized their ratings are going down?? If that's the case, it back fired. She was the number one reason I was watching because as great as the others are, Pia was undoubtedly in a class by herself. She was next superstar ala Kelly Clarkson. This is truly ridiculous. I've completely lost interest in the rest of the season.

  1278. Does anyone connected with the show read these comments or are we just complaining to Computerland? We all have different favorites, and that's the way it should be. What we seem to agree most about is that the show needs to find a way to make the voting more fair and meaningful. We can make suggestions, but we can't control the outcome. The people who produce and direct the show need to be aware of our comments. How can we get their attention? Wish there were an 800 number to call.

    • Well, I will respond by not watching the show anymore. I'm done with idol.

    • you see that is just the point, there were not enough people who voted for her to stay..and that is what this is all about. freedom to vote.

    • I'm all for freedom to vote, but the freedom should be based on a fair voting process. I'm talking about the voting method, not who we vote for. We should be free to vote for the person we think is best, but the voting process should not be made unfair by some people voting up to 100 times. This is what the executives on the show should be looking at, and it's not just this year. This has been happening for a long time.

  1279. Pia should be happy. The winners of the past AI have not had any real Luck. She has a beautiful voice and she will have a great career

  1280. All of a sudden why everybody's talking about Casey's save? All this time nobody spoke a word until tonight! No saves! if you are voted off go home!

    Pia's fans didn't vote her enough????

  1281. ok pia going home was just dumb dumb dumb…as dumb as scotty up on stage trying to look cool…Simon needs to come back as a judge man i miss him…if scotty wins this idol im gonna barf…he needs to go home as well as stefano…Pia was and is the American Idol but like i said before people forget this isnt a so cute competion its a singing competion and she has the pipes she blows scotty and stefano out of the water. This show manages to piss me off time and time again.

  1282. American Idol sucked tonight, Pia should never have been eliminated. I will not watch this show ever again.

  1283. No, NO I said from the begining the guys are the best of the bunch. Pia lacked stage personality, that is it. Too boring.

  1284. can i sing?

    haha ! 😀

    It's not about the money, money, money

    We don't need your money, money, money

    We just wanna make the world dance,

    Forget about the Price Tag

    Ain't about the (uh) Cha-Ching Cha-Ching.

    Aint about the (yeah) Ba-Bling Ba-Bling

    Wanna make the world dance,

    Forget about the Price Tag.

    hahahaha 😀

  1285. Are you kidding me? Pia is so talented and again Stefano is saved,I sure don't get it. If people are acatually voting on talent….Paul, Lauren, and Stefano should be at the bottom. Never Pia, Casey or James!!! Stefano needed to leave a long time ago he is way over do.

  1286. Hello,

    A mistake was made with the elimination of Pia Toscano. She was one of the best singers in the competition.

    Jean

  1289. I my opinion I felt Pia was a strong second place only to Scotty.

    I feel maybe something happen off the set and this was a easy way to get her gone.

    We know it was not fair.

    • no wonder scotty is still safe he must be getting all the votes from vote for the worst..because he is corny as hell…he needs to go go go…

  1290. Pia was boring. she is not an artist, she only sings other people's songs and does not make them her own like all the other contestants do. she had a good voice, but i didnt find it interesting to listen to as there are so many other singers like her out there, id rather listen to someone with a distinct style who is a true artist. while i did think that she would go farther and deserved to go farther, i am not upset over her leaving. i hope jacob and lauren leave soon too. jacob is arrogant and whiny and annoying when he sings and luaren is uninspiring when she sings.

  1291. It's bad enough that Vote For the Worst succeeds in their bid to keep no-talent contestants on the show but the judges falling all over themselves to fawn over those same no-talent contestants is nothing less than sickening. I've had enough. No more Idol for me.

    • I certainly agree with you that the judges were "falling all over themselves to fawn over those same no-talent contestants is nothing less than sickening." Time for real judges & people who dare to JUDGE.

  1292. I can not believe what kind of voting system this is. One of the best singer got eleminated tonight. We are very disappointed. America doesnt know what talent is.

  1293. Our judges truly screwed up by waisting their save. Pia was the BEST singer in this group. Very, very, very disappointing. I don't think I'm going to watch American Idol for the rest of the season. I'm no longer interested.

  1295. I believe America really got it wrong. We all should vote to prevent this from happening. Pia is the total package and she has such poise and grace about her which made her humble. I beg for any producer or manager out there to please not let this precious and unbelieveable artist get away. We need more of Pia she is truly awesome. I love all of the contestants. They are all truly talented. I honestly do not want to see any of them go home. I know there can only be one, but my heart breaks every week at elimanation time. Please know Pia that America really loves you and I am honored to have been blessed by you. Please show America that you are a force to be reckoned with. I love you Pia and pray that I hear more from you. You are an American Idol.

  1296. This reminds me of Dancing with the Stars last season when Brandy was voted off after that fabulous Argentine tango dance while the Palin kid stayed on to be in the final three.

    • At least in Dancing with the Stars, the judges count for 50% of the vote and the public the other 50%.

      • i think a change in the voting criteria needs to change maybe to a 50% 50% like a dancing with the stars make it more fair because its obvious america DOES NOT vote on talent alone but other criteria etc. who's the cutest, whos the worst singer, it messes everthing up, and its WRONG.

      • i think the public needs to vote for their star…vote if you do not like the results

  1297. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!

    as of tonight, i will be boycotting the show for the rest of the season and chances are for the seasons to come; I would hope that not only other viewers would do the same but that the other idol contenders as well as the judges would do the same to prove this point; THIS SHOW IS ABOUT TALENT, SHOULD BE ABOUT TALENT AND NOT ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE~!!!!!! This is not the first time that idol voters have gotten it wrong; which is why the judge's save was put into place: to rectify a vote that does not take into consideration the talent and ability of the individual but the popularity or who knows what other criteria…..

    there is nothing else to say other than this result night is absolutely ridiculous and will go down in IDOL HISTORY as one of the worst judgement calls ever made by idol voters!!!!

      • Until they change the voting system this is the way its going to be..This has become a teenie bopper show. Some one higher up in the production company better do something. Even Cyrstal Bowersox should have won last year, hands down, and until somethiong is done to limit the voting this is what we get..It just sickens me..

  1298. I can't figure out how this happened, it makes no sense. America has some how voted off the most talented performer. I think Idol producers need to reevaluate how they are collecting votes as I am sure they lost a large junk of their fan base tonight.

    • I,like many am very disapointed and agre that the producers MUST MAKE A CHANGE. The judges should have a voice or have the right to save more than once. I really wish they did it like Dancing with the Stars where the judge's vote was 50%.

      I expect more from this show. FIX it

      Don't tell meto vote, I did vote as many time as I could get through.

  1299. i know it can not be changed this season, but the voting procedure should be changed to half fans and half judges. think of all the #1 spots and how few have really made it big. . . i will miss pia, and i hope she has the drive to keep going in her career like the great jennifer hudson.

  1300. Pia was supposed to be in the final. Something went very wrong here. Paul, Jacob and Stefano should be gone way before Pia.

  1301. I am shocked and upset about tonights results. I think the judges should have more discretion in overriding votes. I thought Scotty and Pia would be in the final. I'm finished watching for the season.

    • Unbelieable! I feel the judges are way too lax and too easy on the singers. Simon never would of let this happen!!!! I will be watching his X Factor and maybe American Idol has had it's run!

  1302. I am stunned! Pia has the voice of an angel, and with or without American Idol I am sure she will go far with a career in music.

  1304. I'm totally POed.How did that happen,Pia getting voted off…………….Are people tone deaf,she was one of the best,and truly a star…………..

    • Even Stefano thought Stefano should have left. No one looked more shocked than him. Tonight's result just goes to prove that American Idol is much more than a vocal contest.

  1306. America missed it by a mile, It is terrible that a girl with such talent got cut over others that were not as good or never will be as good as Pia.

    This is why a judges save should not have came so soon.

  1308. Pia should still be there! You judges need to save her! I don't think America voted this week… I know I didn't and I meant to cause Pia would be my choice! She's awesome!

  1309. The biggest upset in AI history. Paul andCasey are still in? This thing's as screwed up as American politics!

  1310. I'm as shocked and outraged as the judges are. America can't be trusted to do the right thing when it comes to voting. Pia was the best singer of the season. I thought she had a good chance of earning the crown. What a shame to see her go too early. I'd bet the judges are wishing they'd reserved their only save of the season for Pia.

  1311. I was in shock, the best female singer voted off???? oh my gosh what america is thinking???till can't believe it, it was totally wrong, very desapointed of the show

    • If you were a young girl, you couldn't see yourself hanging out with Pia as you might with the other two girls. When will you people get it? It isn't all about talent.

  1312. Problem is more young girls vote than guys . If they get past voting for just the guy who turns them on and vot for a girl it has to be one they like and like well enough to not feel threatened by .Remember it not just a talent search that gets votes. It is likeability . As talented as Pia is she does not present herself as a friend to others and it is reflected on vote numbers. Remember Katherine Mcfee ,Same deal – same results. Her talent only carried her so far then the jelously factor kicks in . Just an observation . Don't hate the messenger .

  1313. WTF. Idol is dead to me now. I won't watch it again. Pia was by far the most talented singer on the stage. How does Paul stay and Pia go? Again I say, WTF?

  1314. I don't know what irks me more, that Pia was voted off, or that Paul is still in the running. I will not watch this show any more, it has become a teenage wasteland

  1315. Pia was not my favorite…she left last week. However, Pia had the best voice of anyone in the competition. It's shocking and you could see it on everyone's face. There are a few lessons here though. Don't rest on your laurels, listen to the judges, and keep your game on the edge. Also, the voting/elimination process needs to be overhauled.

    Pia is phenomenal and she will do fine after this…after she mends her broken heart. I'm certain that the remaining contestants got a real wake up call tonight.

  1317. Voters got it way wrong. This shows that those voting clearly don't know what they are doing. I am done watching this show.

  1318. Pia gone? I'm done watching for the season! Jennifer's right – shocked, angry….

  1319. I am in shock! The best singer on the show voted off. She was the total package. They used the save on the wrong performer; however, I believed that there should not have been a save at all and Casey should have went home. I feel a lot of women must have been jealous or the judges being critical of her singing slower songs hurt her. And I may not watch another show of American Idol. Can America judge talent? It is a joke Paul, Jacob, Stefano, Haley better than Pia?

    • I think the other contestant fans are more dilligent than Pia fans. Being worried their favorite would be eliminated, these fans did much effort to give votes, which were not done by Pia fans.

  1320. Do you think the web-site voteforthe worst has that much clout that paul will win?BOO_HISS

  1321. Because of the ignorant voting tonight I will no watch American idol. This is wrong and you did nothing about it. What about the judges opinions?

  1322. As a Pia fan, I am outraged!! But, I like millions of others didn't vote for her last night because I assumed she was safe. Never in a million years, would I expect her to be the bottom 3, much less the very bottom. Just goes to show you, dialidol is a joke!!

  1323. There have been nearly 3000 comments regarding the Pia decision in a couple of hours, and the West Coast show hasn't aired.

    I doubt they read each of our comments, but if they don't change the format soon, American Idol will be a thing of the past.

    This is why Dancing with the Stars actually gives the Judges a vote. It eliminate the possibility of the best going home early. If the best talent went home before the final on DWTS do you really think it would still be around.

    BTW, I'm not saying that Pia was THE best contestant, but she sure was the 9th best. Not even close.

    I wonder if X-Factor will have a format that eliminate upsets like this? I sure hope so.

  1324. All Pia needed was to make a mistake and show she wasn't perfect and maybe she would've had more support. She looks too perfect all the time I guess. This is a teenie bunker popularity vote and doesn't reflect the real performance results or true talent.

  1325. The elimination of PIA on tonight's episode was not the best thing to have done for the show and it's ratings. She was the competition that all of the other contestants were facing and they should have kept her regardless of the votes. She had the complete package. It's sad to see true talent go in such an early stage in the show. It would be an awesome surprise to bring her back further down the show and give her another opportunity. She needs and deserves to be on this show and be on the final two.

    • They should've kept her regardless of the votes? That would defeat the whole purpose of voting.

  1326. If there was a rule that one week a guy goes and the next week a gal, down to the final 4, this would never have happened. Also the judges need to score them so they have some say over who stays and leaves.

  1327. I do think AI needs to limit a person's right to vote to 10 votes per contestant like DWTS does. It makes it much more fair.

    • I agree; change the voting system; it's not just about how many votes came in, it's about fairness in voting

  1329. Terrible, terrible, terrible. I bet the judges are wishing they had that save vote back. Pia sould have won this competition. Something is wrong here. Demand a recount. There is no one still standing that can even come close to her. AI has lost alot of viewers after tonight. I am one of them.

    • I want a recount to and I will not be watching anymore either. The voting is just not fair.

  1330. Hadn't watched Idol for 2 seasons but came back this year. After tonight and the elimination of Pia….I'm done!

  1331. Pia is a star. She will go far! What a tragedy that Idol will not have her for eight more weeks, but I assure you the public will have Pia for years to come. She is a talent superb! Jennifer Huston watch out–Here come Pia! Seems the young idividuals that stuff the ballot box just do not recognize real talent. Just look at the judges' faces. Go Pia. You have many fans. You made your mark and it will be bigger than Idol.

  1332. How do You get rid of The Obvious Most Talented Idol Contestant. That is Ridiculous, I will Not Watch Idol AnyMore, and I will Advise EVeRYonE EVERYWhere I go Not To Watch IDOl AnyLonger…. So Sad.It was a Family Show for My Family. We All Look Forward to watching Idol, and Having Special Dinners to Accomodate our Night… So Saddend. Bring Pia Back.. Change THe RUles…

  1333. i want jacob out from this competition.his performance was awful and not a good personality.JACOB OUT JACOB OUt!!! pia deserves more than him.

      • its always difficult to see his performance.. the expression an the move he made was annoying…i think hes 1000% fag wakak..kinda bitchy fag LOL

  1334. Oh no, America got it so so wrong ,you have to find a way to protect against this kind of elimination or we will stop watching. What is the message……most talented, best singer, does not win.

  1335. In my opinion she"ll b the new Jennifer Hudson,who will b a one of the biggest stars,and who will win A1 will b forgotten again

  1336. Unbelievable!!!!! Pia was one of the last one's I expected to go. WHY is Staffano still there ???? What a joke. Randy needs to pick up Pia asap and sign her to a contract before someone else grabs her up. She is one of the best this show has ever had.

  1337. OK, Idol fans. I blame the judges for Pia getting the oust. The judges give everyone the thumbs up-WTF. They don't criticize anyone. They need to start ripping the poor singers and praising the good ones. America, you also get the blame. Pia-Really? Pia should have been in the the top 3. Granted, her song choice was bad. I had never heard of it, but this really sucks!

  1338. The problem is with the voting system, it is "cooked", anyone can vote multiple times, our fraternity place over 9000 votes, yet we only have 84 members……not that difficult to do….

    • I agree with you only one vote per phone number or one vote on the computer and THAT'S IT!

      • Smartest thing I've read all night. 1 vote per phone or 1 vote for computer, Then justice would be served…

      • There is no way they'll limit the votes. Advertising. It means Ford will pay a lot more money when 55 million vote instead of 20 million which is probably overstating the actual number of individual voters.

  1340. guys…we know Pia has a great voice but she is no UNIQUE, she's just a typical lady who have a common voice of an ordinary singer. Voters…good job…and for Pias' fans, dont hope for a recount guys. lol

  1341. I am shocked at tonights results. Pia was the best one on there and not ever in the bottom 3 once and now she is gone I still can't believe it. The judges used their save way to early and on someone that didn't deserve it. I think something went wrong with counting the votes and that she should be brought back and then another double elimination done. So upsetting! Don't worry Pia you will get a record deal. You go Girl!!! We LOVE YOU!

  1342. Jennifer, Steve and Randy need to do something about it, that show without Pia is not the same, WE WANT PIA BACK!!!!!!!!

  1343. To be honest, I knew Pia was going to leave sooner or later. It just happened sooner rather than later than most would think. She's not much of an entertainer and her performances are a bit boring. She has a great voice and it's sad to see her leave, but I don't think it's that big of a shocker. I felt so bad for Paul when they booed and even more so for Stefano when the judges were asked about the elimination. They basically straight up told everybody that Stefano didn't deserve his place coz Pia does and that's just not right.

    • i won't be the first to say this, but THIS IS A SINGING CONTEST. stage presence can be easily worked on, moves can be choreographed, but great singing requires special talent and years of honing.

      • Thanks tips, I realize that. I'm not talking about choreography in any way. I don't need her to get jiggy with it in order to enjoy her performances. Yes, I know she is very talented but all of her performances seem to blend together to me. Votes don't just reflect the quality of her voice, but her overall appeal to the audience which requires her to draw people's interest. How do you do that? Bring something new to the table.

    • you have a point, but its really more about voter appeal than audience appeal in general. a young girl, aged 11-16, is equivalent to at least a dozen adults in terms of number of votes. that demographic alone probably accounts for 75% of the vote, and they don't necessarily go for talent or performance.

      they should really change the format of the show.

    • You're joking right? Or do you understand what pure talent is? Pia has pure talent. Randy even said earlier in the show that one of the songs she sang was right up there with the best ever on the show in all ten seasons. Maybe if Paul is voted the next American Idol they'll change the voting system. This is total BS.

  1344. there should be an immunity system whereby the top three performers (one for each judge) are automatically saved from elimination.

    otherwise, they should change the name of the show to "Tweener Crush", because that's clearly what the voting reflects.

    • I agree. This night's vote was a result of teen idol crushes, not true talent.

    • what is this?a survivor series or something? it will be unfair for the previous seasons if they're gonna place an immunity policy now.

  1345. America voted, and they didn't vote for Pia. She is very talented but evidently didn't ignite the passion for enough people to pick up their phones and vote. So be it.

    • apparently latinos don't watch Idol. its really mostly tweeners flooding the textlines, voting dozens of times for their favorite guy/s.

      you can't expect adults to do the same. they should change the format to counteract the tweener invasion. there's no other way around it.

  1346. I knew I should have voted. America, what were you thinking? This is a singing contest, not a contest for good-looking people! Pia has both and is amazing and I think some record company should snatch her up right away! Can American Idol support a singing career for her? Can some other famous artist?

  1347. Also, I tried to vote last night, but had to agree to a privacy disclaimer. After this week's phishing problem with a database company, I didn't agree. Why add this disclaimer this week?

  1348. There are reports that a lot people got busy signals last night on Pia's phone number and could not get through, while the website work just fine but limiting votes to 50.

    If you look at the website, dial idol, they have her pegged as number 3.

    But that site only measures the busy signal, not the text messages and online votes.

    Not solid proof but shows there could have been a problem with her phone number last night.

  1349. The American Idol format lost all credibility tonight. After less than objective judging by these 3 group hug hungry judges who have been hardly objective, we have lost arguably the best singing voice in the competition. What these judges were thinking when they burned their one save of the season on Casey Abrahms? Tonight is when they needed to use their save. I am done watching this show. The voting method is obviously severely flawed and I can only hope that the show's ratings plumet as a result.

    • Next week I want to know how many people quit the show. Also, will the judges be more judge-like or even more adult? And, I had 2 others that I cared about, but if I have a conflict, I will be somewhere else. AI really blew it and their ratings should plummet!

    • They certainly need to look at the voting…all I can say is that it must be flawed. As for the judging…yes they have been a bit biased and yes maybe they did waste their save on Casey…I don't think the save should be in there in the first place. I am sure you will recall why it came to be in the first place. It was because of a very similar situation in a previous AI when a very popular contestant was sent home early.

      The answer is what to do….do they give it all back to the judges…or should the public get to vote earlier on…but when it comes to the top 10 it's all on the judges. I don't know…what I do know is that they have to change the way things are being done now.

    • Pia is beautiful but Pia can sing one genre, and only one. Tina Turner said, "I never do anything easy, I do it rough." Now that was hardly how Pia sang was it??? She deserved to get voted off, America spoke and America got it right. She sang good when she could do a ballad, but some weren't that good. All who are complaining about this being unfair, would you buy her cd's, her albums? Do you listen to the genre of music she sings? If you shout "YES" than Pia will sell a million copies in her first eight weeks, but I doubt that will happen because she is a wedding singer, a lounge singer, or a singer in the theater. That is her forte. the judges are piss poor examples of music experts, and they treated Stefano badly by crying and acting so shocked, BUT, it was okay if he went home because he wasn't their favorite. Pia made mistakes, missed notes, ignored what she was told, and sang with her eyes closed, but alrighty than, this is Pis. America voted and voted right. It was her time to go.

      • wow just wow..but I so agree with you all this cryin never gonna watch the show…heck I cant wait till next week this is a show ppl and someone will get voted off every week.

        Pia is no Tina Turner… Pia has no personality

      • Yeah and you probably love Scotty and like the fact he can really only sing one genre country. The judges were hypocrits. Face it.

      • i agree they were very wrong to tread the other singers that way. I know they were suprised but AI voters did not vote for her..

  1350. I am really upset. Pia has the most talent of all of the finalists. I agree with those above. The judges need to have more say in this. Last time I ever watch idol for sure!

    • let's just accept it that she sings ballad but not upbeat… It wasn't meant for her to be an American Idol… If she's really that good, a lot of producers will get her… PEACE y'all! 🙂

  1351. If Pia fans think about her performance last night – 1. Outfit-The Worst. Gwen Stefani should pay her a million bucks for putting her in an ill-fitting, patterned crazy, the only-outfit-that-could-make-beautiful-girl-look bad (trust me that look did not play in Peoria…) 2. Style-rock is just not her thing – beautiful, beautful voice but when your out of your style, what come naturally, the performance comes across forced. Pia fans: please weigh in – wasnt that just the worst thing she could have worn last night?

    • I couldn't agree with you more. I thought her outfit was not for her at all. But it's not about the outfit but rather the performer. Although she sang very well the song choice I thought wasn't the best.

      With all that being said….even if she had to be in the bottom 3 she certainly did not deserve to be knocked out….and have Jacob still in the running.

    • I have to agree about that bad outfit last night!! Why didn't she wear the sexy black thing she had on tonight. Gwen Stefani does owe her a recording contract for putting her in that ugly bag. It did not look "stage worthy" at all. It went against here.

      But her voice still rocks!!

      She'll get past all this and make it big I hope.

    • Yes sueincols I agree, I told my family, the same thing, I asked my daughter who dressed the performers (female. The only one who looked good was haley, because she did not take the first outfit that was given to her. Just so you know I also enjoyed Pia's song, but the outfit was distracting, sort of "Olivia newton john-like" lol

    • your a guy – u dont count. Let me put it another way. Her outfit was strapless, so…hundred bucks says u cant tell me what color her pantsuit was…

  1353. I don't think tonight was the people vote, it was the manipulation of the judges who did a lousy job of deleting Pia. Why? Two possible reasons,

    1) they are discriminators against girls (look at the outcome so far, 2 girls left and 7 boys)

    2) they are not looking for a real singer, what they are looking for are whores who can sing, and that was not Pia.

  1354. She doesn't do much for me, but I didn't think she shouldn't have gone home. Definitely I think Stefano or Paul should have been voted off. I think Pia's decision to do mostly ballads got her. She didn't get a chance to develop as a stage performer until it was too late.

    • I agree she shouldn't have gone home…for me it should have been either Stephano or Jacob…preferrable Jacob….I am not sure what it is that the judges or the public see in Jacob.

  1356. Everyone that made the top 12(13) has a chance to become a star if they use the opportunity this show has given them. It is up to them how they procede from here. They would never have gotten the exposure that AI has given them. That is the great thing about this show. Where would Pia and everyone else be now had it not been for Ai?

  1357. the best is now history-how this happened is b.s.-i'm here to tell you my american idol day's are over this season. pia had to much maturity for the teeny bopppers whom voted her off. pia will diffinetly be picked up by a record co. or a modeling agentcy for t v commercials. she deserves it all of it. best of luck with your professional carreer.

  1358. I really don't feel like watching American Idol after seeing Pia go. I'm sure everybody's upset with the vote! She is the best singer from the group!

  1360. I hope they bring Pia back. She is so talented.

    Next week the judges should declare another save.

      • They have to do something to bring Pia back, she does not deserve to go home. Judges, please help her, bring her back!!!

    • they won't… because it will be unfair for other contestants who were eliminated…

      • Don't worry she'll be on Ellen tomorrow and then another pity performance that just might jumpstart her career.

      • Many people got busy signals and could not get it to vote for Pia this week.

        At website "dial idol" they have her pegged as number 3, the site only measures the busy signal, not the text messages and online votes.

        It possible there was a problem with her phone number that lower her vote could by a lot.

      • Casey Abrahms should volunteer to go home in her place. He knows he didn't deserve the save. How many of you are going to run out to the record store and buy a Caset Abrahms CD? Not many. I doubt he even gets offered a small label to produce.

    • That's a good idea….but in future shows if there will be any…..they need to get back to the judges being responsible for having the final say…that's why they are making the big bucks! That's what judges are suppose to do …right?

    • they cannot do that they would have to bring everyone back..like thia ..she was someones favorite too. they can't all win ..i really don't think scotty will win ..but it is not up to the judges it is up to the people..

  1361. OMG i'm so mad im not even gonna watch the rest of American Idol… Pia should've never gotten eliminitated.

  1362. I am done watching American Idol. America got the vote wrong again and again and again. Pia got shafted…worst vote off ever. Pia is a natural and she doesn't realize that about herself. I expected to see her in the top three. She certainly is a lot better than the majority of the contestants. Pia, Scotty, and perhaps Lauren would have been my guess to make it to the end. I bet Pia will most likely be scooped up by some label and rise to the top a lot quicker than any of the other contestants. I agree with Deborah in regards to the judges fawning over mediocre talent. I disagree with Chantal…you don't know talent!!! I am done with this stupidity!!!!

    • What do we have judges for if they do not judge? And if they choose Casey over Pia they are not qualified to judge. We do not need more adolescents fawning over mediocre talent (I agree with James). Any more of this and American Idol may become history.

  1363. NO!!!!!!! again. Pia was the most talented singer on this show besides James. Both should be in the Final show but with the format they got going now thats not happening unfortunately..

  1364. Big mistake tonight. Talent is the purpose of this show and Pia has incredible talent.

  1365. Honestly, this is what the judges get for saving Casey. They were so certain he was the best singer that they saved him before he even got into his song…and now their absolute favourite is going home? serves them right. Maybe they will learn from their mistake and get rid of the save next year.

  1366. Well American Idol lost me as a viewer, thats for sure. Pia was was an extremely gifted singer. Its obvious that America's ignorance was in abundance with last nights voting.

  1367. Pia doesn't even belong in the Bottom 3! Stefano should have been gone way before!

  1368. Did America get it right? Well, of course it did, because it reflected the will of AI's most ardent fans, the ones that voted. So yes. It's right because it is true.

    I would have preferred Paul go at this juncture, with Jacob following. And then Pia. But so be it.

    From this point on, fanatic viewers (like myself) will feel each elimination is painful. (Well, once we get past Jacob leaving, that is.) We have gotten to know a little more about them each week, and we are armchair fans of not just the contestants, but the individuals.

  1369. No they didnt get it right. She will be famous anyway, I love Pia. I will be looking for her album to debut,

  1370. wow! a great shocker. Pia eliminated ? was hoping Pia and James at the final.. Americ voted but i dont agree.

  1372. This is the first time since Daughtry was kicked off, that I thought this show is a sham!! I'm disgusted! The producers have to do something!! The voting rules have to be changed next year to keep something like this from happening!

  1373. What a shame !! Pia is the total package with a beautiful voice and we thought she would go all the way to #1. Can't believe Paul is still in it… There needs to be some changes made to the voting procedures…the judges must have a voice too. Pia will go on to be a star, America loves her.

    • I agree. Pia is fantastic, and Paul is nowhere. The judges and producers need to do something about this.

  1374. That's it…I quit watching tonight…..

    Pia was the best they had!!….

    Nothing else to say!…

    what a waste of a show!!!

  1375. This is what you get when you let under age persons vote, they have no clue to real talent and they make it a poplarity contest instead.

    • i had trouble getting thru to vote for scotty last night but i kept trying ,this is why Pia got elimated ppl didn't vote for her enough,and i agree better talent than Pia

  1377. It is the judges fault……I felt the save should not have been used in fear of something like this! The Judges acted to soon. Pia should have been saved. I hope the judges learn from thier mistakes.

    • The judges have lots of mistakes. They enjoy the songs but do not clue in the viewers about what is and isn't talent. At least Simon with his rudeness let us know a good or bad apple.

      • The judges are fine they are the best Idol has had all this anger even from the judges…I find insulting …America just did not find Pia all that intresting…sure she is talented but borning as heck

  1378. Beside Jennifer Lopez, the other reason that i was washing American Idol, was to see Pia she is an incredible talented singer, I lost interest to watch AMerican Ido. GET PIA BACK< SHE WAS AND IS THE BEST < WITHOUT HER THERE IS NO SHOW<.

    HOPE EVERYONE SEE THIS ANG GO ALONG WITH ME

    • jennifer lopez is rude ..and not just on the show . she thinks everyone owes her

      • Owes her what? she has everything she needs and more. She is beautiful, and is a fantastic performer.

  1380. People stop blaming the judges truth is America did not vote for Pia….I DID NOT VOTE FOR PIA NOT EVEN ONCE ….GREAT VOICE BUT TALENTED …I lifted the following remark from another site….

    Fact: Pia had the personality of an unpainted wall, unstepped on floor, & unwrapped piece of toilet paper. Her and her N01CURR ABOUT/FLOP personality wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes in the industry, even with the title of being the winner. Case and point: Taylor Hicks.

    enough said…………….lets remember that Jennifer Hudson did not win and look at her now…as a matter a fact…non winners have a better chance at career…AS FAR AS PIA IF SHE DOES NOT IMPROVE HER PERFORMANCE AND GET SOME COLOR SHE WILL NOT MAKE IT …….

    AND THAT OUTFIT FROM YESTERDAY WAS A HOT MESS

    • ok kitty kat your out of your mind improvement? she was the most talented that was her style same as celine dion look what shes done…and as for her outfit choice jean rivers id leave that one alone

      • never said she was not talented she is the best vocal singer I have seen on Idol …But she WAS BORING BORING she was stiff Haley is not as vocally talented but I enjoy her much more the Pia I would not buy a cd from Pia she is a ice queen no emotion she does not touch me….Tina Turner makes me dance Whitney and Celion can make you cry….Pia puts me to sleep

      • Haley Growls like drunk bear when she sings you obviously have no taste in music if pia can spark this much of an outrage she obviously has something appealing that the others dont have

  1381. i agree.. the show lost its credibility.. goodbye american idol.. will erase it in my mind.

  1382. I am shocked that Pia was eliminated because frankly she is truly the best of all of the remaining 9!! Please tell her that her extraordinary talent is recognized by many and we believe that she will be noticed by the musical community and snatched up to perform….and well she should!

  1383. I am shocked shocked shocked!! What a disappointment to see Pia go! I voted voted voted for her. I think too many assumed she was a shoe in and didn't vote for her. That girl's got game. It makes me not want to watch the show because it seems like the teeny bop vote now rules the show and it's a disappointment. I'm way beyond that age and loved the show but not so much anymore. Since they used the one "magic" save for a good -but not going to win- contestant there is nothing left to save the great ones. I hope she's the next "Daughtry" who does great regardless of the lack of voting. I have no doubt her career will be grand in spite of this crummy outcome. I'll buy Pia's music!!!

      • I did too, however I realized that it's just inexperience and being green to performing on stage. With the right promoter, and Image maker, and coaching she could make it, she is very talented, and pretty too.

        I am shocked though she had the "American Idol" look. Possibly there might be an upset and the underdog will win…but which one that's the question..The least likely????

  1384. I may give up on IDOL…..worst elimination in the history of the show. Pia is an amazing talent and the only contestant with perfect pitch….perhaps the over acting Casey will give his save to Pia as she totally deserved it and I don't believe he did. It's lauren who will probably take it or maybe Scotty…..and I doubt I'd sit through either ones concert.

    • At least the tour will include Pia. I will reserve judgment and see if they choose an American Idol with talent (singing not acting).

  1386. Absolutely rediculous. There must have been something wrong with the voting system. Bring her back on….she definitely should be the 2011 American Idol.

  1387. Absolutely ridiculous, she is the one with ALL the talent, beauty, class, totally the whole package. Not worth watching now! America you blue it, from a Canadian, that would have voted for her for sure over and over. I too am totally disillusioned with the judging, appears we need Simon he wouldn’t keep telling everyone how good they are. Then maybe America would now HOW to vote. We love you here Pia. Best wishes to you, you are totally out-standing

  1388. This is a huge schocker!! what happened tonight?? Pia out of all the contestants eliminated!!! Im so furious!!!

  1389. GET PIA BACK, THERE WERE OTHER CONTESTANT THAT

    SHOULD BE ELIMINATED< NOT PIA, THE THREE JUDGE

    MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO GET HER BACK

  1390. IF JUDGES HADN'T WASTED THEIR SAVE ON COCKY CASEY THEY COULD HAVE GIVEN IT TO PIA… SEE YALL NOW WHAT… OK YOUR THE JUDGES DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT MISTAKE..

    EVERYONE HERE AGREES YOU WASTED A SAVE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PIA

      • surely doesn't matter what you feel nor say watch who does better and who has cd's and what sells see how many will chase down casey and see how Pia outshines a lot of the so called 11… lol PROOF SHALL BE IN THE PUDDING

  1391. This is what the save is for, why did they waste it on Casey, he nowhere near the singer Pia is!! It's just wrong!

  1392. BRING PIA BACK< THERE WHERE SOME KIND OF MISCOUNTING THE VOTE< PLEASE GET HER BACK

  1393. No they did not. This has happened before on American Idol. I have watched each season and see now what my son keeps telling me about this show being for teenage girls. Watching Pia go tonight was so wrong. American Idol is in this for the show and not for doing the right thing and awarding the best singers with the grand prize. I can see tone death Paul or the fuzzy face Casy winning but not because they are good singers. The judges were too quick with using their 1 save on that growler freak. I am convinced now this show sucks

  1394. The producers and judges have to be sitting there thinking of a way to get her back on…some random highly secretive rule they have never announced…RIGHT? Maybe I'm just wishful thinking.

  1395. Pia is good but so are the other top contestants. Randy and other judges were disrespectful to Stefan and the rest when they acted as if Pia was the best of all.

    • Yea i think that was wrong for them to act like that. I didn't see Steven Tyler really act like that but Jen and Randy flat out acted mean to the others. Not fair!!!!

  1396. Sending Pia home shows that voters have no idea what is quality and what is not! She is an outstanding singer, performer and a gorgeous girl. This country doesn't stand for quality any more, just mediocrity. Shame on the fans of Idol, I won't be one of them.

  1397. I was surprised but not shocked… Pia is talented but a little "boring"… I mean : pretty girl, pretty voice…nothing new and exciting. I think the AI voters are looking at personality and "something different" this time around –

    • wrong wrong wrong. We are looking for the best singers and performers. Pia's stage performance can improve like all the other great singers did over the years but Paul and Casey's voice NEVER will be HOT!! I mean you would rather hear Paul or Casey's voice on the radio than Pia's??? And you think Scotty has great stage talent, come on, wake up!!

      • wrong matt Idol is not looking for the best singer only…they are looking for the NXT MICHEAL JACKSON THE NEXT BIBS THE NEXT GAGA …THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE WHOLE PACKAGE…The voice without personality is a waste you dont even have to be a dancer Just look at Jennifer Hudson performance last week you felt her pain when she sang …man you feel her joy in her weight watcher commercial…Pia just leaves you bla nada…zip….just you know so so

      • I'd rather listen to Paul over Pia anyday. He brings something fresh and new to the music scene with his distinctive vocals. When his music comes on the radio, there will be no doubt as to who it is. And who do you REALLY think will put on a better show. If I'm going to spend $50+ on concert tickets, I want to be entertained, not bored to tears. Paul's voice may not be "HOT" but it will take him far. Beautiful ballads are ok, but how many times can you listen to them? I'll take Paul over Pia anyday.

      • read my earlier post kitty kat. That is what I said. Americasn Idol only cares about the show. I bet you voted for hairy Casey

      • I agree Kitty, but she was just begining to open up and show her personality. Look at haley I just knew she needed to go home and now she is the frontrunning female left standing, and will possibly go to the final 5. Do

        you think so?

  1398. i was and still am shocked at this result. pia is a far better performer than at least half of the remaining contestants. it is a questionable result. can there be a mistake in ever how the results are tallied? a total error in my opinion. i would compare her close to sarah brightman..i am dumbfounded……….

  1399. America didn't get it wrong, the teeny boppers got it wrong!! What a shame! Pia had the best voice in the competition. It is also a shame that in a couple of weeks all the girls will have been sent home.I have been so angry all evening.Pia is not boring and I blame the judges for always telling the idols that they are all wonderful, they should have been given better advice. Carrie Underwood didn't jump all over the stage when she first started. Do you ever see Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand jump around like monkies all over the stage? These are great artists. They have fantastic voices, so why must they be told to put on a show? Their voice alone, is all people come to hear. I am sad! Pia should be reinstated immediately. She should be in the top 3. I am done with this show! As far as I'm concerned, Pia just won season 10 of AI. Good luck Pia. You are already a winner!

    • Thats why I've said from the beginning that we need a Simon on the show to keep everyone straight

      • you are so right! Simon is missed and the 'feel-good' judges are not conveying the right messages at all. Not all performances by all contestants are 'amazing' or 'nailed' or 'knocked out of the park' as the judges have said.

    • I totally agree with Shelley!! Her comparisons to Carrie Underwood, Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion are the exact three women I told my husband about. Pia is a classy lady with an incredible voice. She was my favorite but I must admit I did not vote. I have not voted since Carrie Underwood was on the show but I told my husband that if Pia makes it to next weeks show I definitely would vote for her. Now I'm not sure I am even interested in the show anymore. What a shame. Stefano should have gone home.

  1401. I am done with this show.

    Mega revotes, automated dialers, votefor theworst.com,

  1402. As a rule, I don't normally post comments online but, for this, I'm making an exception. This was not right. Pia was (is) the one with the most talent on that stage. I'm sorry, I liked a few of the other contestants but, Pia HAS it all. I agree with some of the other postings that AI should limit the votes (as does DWTS). And I'm sorry, I miss Simon. At least he had the guts to tell the contestants they should pack it up and go home. I think Paul should have gone home a long time ago. For Pia to have been voted off this week, well, I for one will not watch the rest of the this season. What a shame America.

  1403. Today's result based on viewers vote only and judges powerless is the kiss of death for American Idol.

    The all expected winner eliminated????? This year was the best show ever until this tsunami of fraud!

    I will never watch again.

  1404. Wrong.. PIA should be the winner.. voting by teen girls is screwing the program up.. Its should be by talent.. not watching it anymore!

  1405. Pia singing ballads had zero, zip nada to do with her elimination….she flat out rocks whatever she sings period !!! pure unadulterated BS is what happened. AI = FAIL!!

  1406. I just reviewed her performance. As a DIE HARD Adam Lambert fan, this decision is as bad as the one between Kris Allen and Adam. What happened???!!!!

    • definitely. America really surprised me tonight… and I'm not even a fan of Pia.

    • What happened? They are ALL talented! Now, you have to look at the total package. She lacked the excitement. She sang beautifully but honestly, just stood there.

      • how many times have you watched the radio and seen them preform? well I'm bettin none but I bet you heard them sing on the radio. so what does jumpin around with your head cut off got to do with bein a wonderful singer?

        try listenin to them preform enstead of watchin them jump around its about their voices not their movement

      • Some of the greatest artist should stood there. You dont need to jump around the stage to become the whole package. her voice said it all. Plus give her a break, she's still new at this, with some time she WOULD OF BEEN EVEN GREATER. this is BS.

  1407. I think it's time for voter reform! Make each voter vote for 3 people instead of 1…that way the ballots won't be so one sided.

  1408. i was so shocked to see that Pia was the one eliminated. – I'm not a fan or anything, but this indeed was a total shock. i thought for sure it was going to be either Jacob or Stefano eliminated but then Pia was announced being the one. It really grinds my gears though knowing that Paul, Stefano and Haley beat out Pia when they suck monkey balls and Pia was amazing.

    American got it so wrong this time.

  1411. Pia had the best singing voice of any in the competition. The show has lost all credibility as far as I'm concerned. This is what the judges get for using their one and only save so quickly.

    Also the act performed by the shirtless wonder was a complete turn off.

  1412. I believe that Pia was the most boring one to watch from the performance point of view. And the judges reminded her many times that she needed to work on it. Her movements were stiff (still!)and she picked a song which is not as famous and well known as many others of that night…

      • That part didn't even bother me. I am not interested in that when I listen to a CD! So who cares? What I did care about was whether the singer's voice appealed to me. Hers did not. As I have said, I don't care for soprano tones; I prefer alto tones. Plus I thought the songs she chose were dated and on the corny side. So, in the end, I found her quite boring. I am not being heartless; I am merely being honest. I would never ever purchase a CD by her. So why would I support her as a contestant on AI?

        Now her elimination came sooner than I expected. But I did have her in my bottom 3, along with Paul and Casey. (Though I was wishing for Jacob.) And I put them there because I thought their singing represented the worst of the nine on Wed night. Truly.

        Pia did not sing well on Wed. She was too soprano (sorry, I am repeating this here from a previous blog) in the first half of a song that was meant to be sung in a gritty style. (She improved in the second half, but there it was . . . her singing decided it for me.) Not good Wed. night. Course I have not liked her singing the previous episodes because I simply found her boring. Not flawed, just boring. But Wed night, I felt it was flawed. (Just as I thought Paul's and Casey's vocalizations were Wed night.)

      • yea Mark it was fair. She was not to comfortable on the stage. She didn't get the crowd moving. yea she can sing , but what else was there? Ok she has a pretty face but in this world you can't just have that. Stage performance counts for alot. America wants fun !!!

  1415. I am done with this show. i have never missed a single episode. This could have been the best season since Season 1. Now, total crap. Total BS. Pia was an amazing talent, best vocals, biggest voice.

    Massive redials by teeny boppers, automated redialers, votefortheworst.com….I mean c'mon, best show in american is going down the drain.

    Completely lame. I'm out unless Pia is brought back and voting format is changed.

  1416. Even tho Pia is gone I, however, will still be watching AI bc she was not my fav. I believe Jacob should have went, just my opinion. Bet the judges are really thinkin they should have kept the save alive, but oh well now. Still thinking James, Lauren, and Scotty are in it to win it! 🙂

  1417. am not really a Pia fan, but that was too early for her to be send packing, i am expecting her to be in the top 5 given her powerful talent.

    • mhm I agree. i wasn't a fan of her either.. but even i have to say that it was not her time to leave. This woman with this incredible voice was eliminated when there is still Haley, Paul and Stefano who somehow managed to stay in the competition longer than her.

  1419. American Idol has lost one of the two reasons older viewers watched this show. I saw my wife, a 50+ viewer, crying at the results tonight. Lots of advertising dollars lost tonight. Very, very disappointed. I personally will never spend a minute again watching except for the commercials, and that will be to let the advertisers know that I won't be supporting those advertisers that support this show.

  1420. I am a Lauren and Pia fan, and I gave all my votes last night to Lauren because I was sure she was in danger and Pia was definately safe. I'm sure this happened with millions of others. We just didn't vote because we see who's leading on those websites and think they are safe…UGH. AI you suck!!

  1421. My family will never watch American Idol again. Come on, Judges!!!! Stand up for Pia. You waisted your one vote that could have kept her in. America should NOT be voting!!! The judges are professionals and should be the only ones to make the decisions.

    You clearly need to change the rules.

  1422. Some here argue that this is a performance contest. Why is that then the auditions are solely based on their singing capabilities? Second, in order to go on the road and perform in front of live audiences, it really helps to produce a record of you singing so that people want to go see you perform. If you can't sing, you're not going to be performing. What happened to Pia tonight is ludicrous and I am tuning the show out. I really don't care which of the remaining average to less than average singers win.

    • That's just it. They can ALL sing! The best group in 10 yrs. Now, you have to look at the total performance abilitites. They all have to be eliminated leaving just 1 American Idol. They are all SO good.

  1425. I can't vote here in Canada and that is fine but American got it wrong as they had 2 in the bottom 3 that could have won the show. Pia is gone and so am I from watching the rest of this farce!

  1426. Everyone is saying America got it wrong. Did anyone of you who complained here voted for her? I sure didn't. What the … did she sing.!? Nobody voted for her and that stupid song.. Bye bye

  1427. Not even close. Pia is the best female if not the best singer in the group. Lots of others deserve to go home long before her.

  1428. This type of thing has happened before. Pia should not have been eliminated. Jacob or Stepano should have gone for sure. Pia is very talented and of course American Idol is not based on talent but votes. Votes can be manipulated and in this case, I think there is something very wrong. Up until now, I have been okay with most eliminations. I have watched Idol for many years and always said it was usually not the best who won. Too bad. I think this will be the last year for American Idol.

  1429. I love American Idol but watching it tonight was very painful………are the judges (voter)saying that Pia wasn't good enough and Stephano is quality? what are they looking for……. are the producer going to allow these inconsistency in the voting system continue, from tonight results I'm suggesting that you reconsider the judging system because these errors is going to stop great talent from entering your competition. It's a superb show don't let it deteriorate and scare away good talent. I HOPE THAT THE TROPHY DOESN'T GET INTO THE WRONG HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!

  1430. What is wrong with the American public .

    If they are so far away from knowing what to judge on then the show will eventually die . They dumped Jennifer Hudson at 7th and how wrong were they on that occasion.

  1431. Oh heck NO… Pia has an amazing voice.. I sure hope she was offered a sweet deal to leave..

  1432. OMG! I was so shocked about what happened to AI tonight! America should voted Pia! Pia is really an amazing singer! The 1st time I saw her, I was really amazed. She's the ONE! She's my American Idol Season 10 winner!

  1433. Bull s………t , this is not true,, the show is making it up, to try to raise the voting, seems like 55 millions from last week is nothing for them…… they want more even if the best singer has to leave…

    SAd sa. Now I don't care who wins

  1434. This is a definite shocker. I never saw her winning but I totally thought she will be in the final six with James, Lauren, Casey, Scotty, and Paul.

    To be honest, America did get it right. Don't get me wrong, she is amazing as a singer. BUT, when she sang the upbeat, it showed a weakness in her. She might be able to sing upbeat, but not actually perform it (ie. her movements which everyone saw she wasn't very comfortable). It's AI. If you have been watching this show, most of those who stay long are those who can give a show. That was probably her downfall.

    I didn't expect her to go out this early, but I did see her going because of the fact that she couldn't perform an upbeat song. She can sing it but not actually light up the stage. I mean, she could've improved.

    She might be the best singer (not for me) but AI is not just a singing contest. It's not just singing. Performance is a huge factor and with a race this tight, I guess America just let her go. I mean her performances have been all ballad and she sings so good but she got kicked because she was boring to watch. She is great to listen to but watch? Nope. Like Thia. Great voice yet not amazing performer. America saw the chance to get her off and they did.

    • Change the to be honest part. America got it wrong.

      When I said they got it right, I just meant that I can see their reason for not voting for her. I am sorry about that comment.

      • I think you are right. America got it right. The race is SO tight and you have to look at their total performance. She never shook it up, kinda just stood there and sang. Beautiful voice and all she needed some excitement.

  1436. Pia was the best since Carrie Underwood and will be a super star. I'm done watching the show for this season as Pia and James should have been in the finals. Soooooooooooo unjust, I picked Carrie Underwood to win first time I heard her and the same with Pia. I'm out.

  1437. It's just not fair for an incredible A.I. singer to be judged by A.I. viewers because they will vote for there favorite and hence Pia Toscano gets voted off the show .. It's unfortunate that the best voice of the competition is no longer .. We the jury find A.I. voters guilty of sending Pia Toscano home !!!

  1438. Are U all totally out of your minds? I voted 240X last night for PIA & numerous friends did the same.. Where is that "Save" when it is really needed??? What kind of calculations do those phone lines keep?? Well all I can say is, Now that Pia is gone, so am I and so many others I can't count.. I am done with American Idol Good-Bye!!!!!

  1439. The purpose of AI is to get new talent that can sell cd's and albums. In this day and age if a singer is a one genre singer as Pia was, and the genre is not a style that is currently popular she is of little value to AI and the music producers. Are any of you going to buy her ballad filled CD or Album? Young people buy the most music and they usually do not listen to many ballads.America voted right for what AI and the general public like to hear and buy. Pia will put out an album and a cd, so then we will see if all of you who are crying foul will put your money where your mouth is and buy it. If so she will sell a million in a few short weeks. She should have been told at the auditions that she wasn't right for AI.

    • Reminds me of Katherine McPhee…what is she doing nowadays? Runner up to Taylor Hicks.

  1440. Ok so Pia went home. She was a very good singer no doubt. Why did the judges continue to make Stefano feel like dirt saying how wrong this is?? Really…If they wanted Pia so bad they should have gave better critiques of her instead of telling the viewers how talented ALL these people are. They are not being judges! They are way to PC to be judges. I am waiting for next week when the claws come out and hopefully they grow up to be real judges. Like him or not Simon was honest with all not just lip service!

    • Exactly, they need their arses kicked. And they need their arses kicked for allowing Pia to think she had a chance to win AI. Her type of genre doesn't sell. She should have been told she was wrong for the show when she auditioned. I will vote for Stefano next week regardless of how good or bad he sings in an attempt to make up for their cruel behavior. Stupid judges have no manners or feelings.

    • Thank you 'Colleen'. I totally agree with your comment. I only hope that a good record producer will snatch Pia up and give her a chance to do what she was born to do. We love you Pia. Hang in there. Some things happen for a reason sweetie.

    • Channing, I completely agree with your statement about the judges giving Pia a false idea of her chances. Absolutely correct.

  1441. I agree with 'so it is' !

    She is beautiful and has a nice voice , yes, but

    she is no performer …

    Paul is, Casey is, even Haley is …

  1442. Always looked forward to watching American Idol until tonight! What a disappointment! Pia was and is like another Barbra Streisand. She has a furture that's for certain. This season has had a lot of great talent… Thought Thia,Naima and Pia were really good! It's a shame that Paul is still in there… only reason is because of the website votefortheworst.com… They are going to make certain all the ladies will be voted off. What's fair there? I really hope that all of these kids make it big because they are good except for Paul. Sorry Paul but you are a joke and I don't find it funny that they are keeping you in there knowing that the only reason is because they have pegged you the worst. I'm sorry but all the ladies had the talent to still be in the competition. The way things are now American Idol is nothing but a joke. And they did well with picking the new judges. Just this website has taken something good and has made a joke of it and now is making American Idol lose their audiance. I really hope that they can fix the problem that the website has caused. We are talking about kids dreams and broken hearts. Please fix this… the kids deserve a chance at their dreams not to be stomped out by jerks thinking they are just being funny.

  1443. Pia has an AMAZING voice and it wasn't her voice that got her voted off. It was the fact that she needs to work on performing. She can definately sing she just needs to work on the performing end of it. She will definately have a singing career though. Last night everyone was having fun and owning the stage except Pia.

    • I agree with you. Beautiful voice, stunning looks but she lacks showmanship & that doesn't make her the complete package. My prediction for the bottom 3 was 2 out of 3 correct but 1 was 100% about Pia being voted off. Love her voice though..

  1444. 1. The judges prematurely and unnecessarily gave up their one "save" for a middle-of-the-road Casey that could have kept Pia tonight. 2. It has become a packing-the-technical-ballot-box young girls-dominated and seriously flawed voting system that favors the "cutest guy" rather than the best singer/performer. 3. Since Idol has never been specific and honest about the voting system, why can't they allow one last "save' to keep Pia,though she is still probably just too sophisticated and talented to win the hearts of 11-16 year-olds. This has stripped me of my earlier excitement about 2011 AI, and I feel sick for Pia and the other talented contestants.

  1445. Come on people. She has great voice but the way she performs is just boring. And if based on last night performance, she deserves to go home. She is not improving yet getting weaker week after week. This is not wrong at all and STOP BLAMING CASEY FOR THAT. CASEY DESERVED THE SAVE.

    • 100% agreed. I can't stand watching her stand & doing knee squats any longer. I mean, she's blessed with a beatiful voice & looks but when you gotta groove, you gotta move..

  1446. I stopped watching the show last week when my favorite Thia was sent home. Not out of bitterness, but because I was only watching to see her. She absolutely had the best voice of all of them. When I heard all of the hoopla about Pia tonight, I went online to find her performance from last night, thinking that it must have been something phenomenal. Let me tell you something from someone unbiased (now that Thia is gone, I really don't care who wins), Pia's performance was nothing to write home about. And so what most likely happened was that only her die-hard fans voted. The rest of the voters were probably like me and said, "She's done nothing but ballads up until now, and when she tried to do something upbeat, it wasn't very good."

    All of this "America got it wrong" and "the phone lines were broken" nonsense is ridiculous. Though it wouldn't surprise me if AI is doing something intentional to get ratings and all of a sudden says Pia is coming back next week because they discovered some voting error. Imagine that? But I'm not a conspiracy theorist.

    But seriously, I never understood why people made a fuss about Pia. She wasn't a bad singer. But she certainly didn't have the singing voice of someone like Thia. As I listened to Pia sing tonight for her encore, I noticed that she had very little instruments and no backup singers. And god her voice was awful without them. She just screamed into the microphone. I understand that she was upset and crying while trying to sing. But still, it was pretty bad. She couldn't even carry a note. Now, compare that to Thia singing Daniel last week when she had almost no instruments, no backups, and was holding back her own tears from what she had going on inside….Thia was still awesome singing Daniel. Still, us Thia fans accepted that, just like Pia, Thia just didn't have that X factor that is needed to win it all. Nothing against Pia, but folks, she's just not that good. Granted, a couple others are worse and probably should have gone before her (as well as before Thia). But this week or in two weeks, really what's the difference other than you miss out on a couple more songs from iTunes. But if you have the faith in Pia that I have in Thia, then wait for her own album.

    Once again, as was always the case with Thia, my biggest issue is with the judges. They should be ashamed of themselves for acting the way they did tonight. They basically told every other contestant that they should have been gone instead of Pia. And JLo crying and nearly throwing a temper tantrum? Please…grow up. You're supposed to be professionals.

    Anyway, Pia fans…I know you're bummed. I felt that way last week. But you have to accept that the majority of Americans just don't feel the same way as you, otherwise Pia would still be there. I read someone saying that they were not going to buy a Ford automobile now because they are an AI sponsor. Seriously? Step back from the ledge. She's good…but not that good.

    • yes i agree that Thia has a better voice than Pia.but then its sad to admit that this competition is not really a singing contest but a popularity contest.aside from that,it seems the judges don't know that their main responsibility is to make a comment base on their professional point of view and instead DO NOT act as just like a spectator up front.anyways,hope Thia and Pia will find their way to there big dreams as an artist from hereon.

  1447. Give it a break she lost,as will more good singers ,people you are the voters,so not everyone liked her And no I don't think they can bring her back without bringing all of the others that were voted off back.Sorry but she lost but I think Casey should have went and then James and Jacob……

  1448. shocked and so disappointed that Pia was eliminated, she has by far the best voice

  1449. I just want to say how disappointed I am in the decision regarding Pia. I have been a faithful follower of Idol, but feel that the judges may have used their wild card save too early. I have had favorites in past years and survived, but having Pia leave this early is more than I can handle. I will not watch the remaining weeks of Idol.

    • The judges, who can see the future about as well as you or I, would need multiple saves to rescue what seems to be the deeper problem of a flawed voting process. The show should take fan complacency out of play, by giving contestants some notice of their precarious position (e.g., you can't eliminate someone in one stroke; they have to have been in the bottom three for at least one week before they're eligible to be tossed). You can do this without even adding a week to the show. I'm also curious about multiple votes per voter; I worry that's possible and a distorter of "America's view".

  1450. Please pay attention American Idol. As a loyal viewer for 10 years, I ask you to please listen to your viewers. No disrespect, but Steven Tyler SHOULD NOT be a judge. He never has constructive criticism and seems more concerned about himself and his popularity than he does with critiquing the contestants. As for Jennifer, she offers some good insights, but never never adds real constructive criticism. She makes everyone seem like they are great….which they ARE NOT. Please get judges up there who are there to really do the job that needs to be done. Randy IS ALL ALONE. When Simon (and Paula) were there, it was exciting and the comments were really helpful. Now, it's like a joke. Nobody gives constructive criticism and every single contestant is made to "feel good". Poor Randy even has trouble when he rarely offers some criticism. Steven and Jennifer seem to have a problem with any comment at all that isn't positive. Please, please, if you want to keep this show going, get judges who are willing to at least offer criticism and separate the great singers from the good singers. This year is going downhill and you are going to lose viewers. I wish you still had Simon, but that's not going to change, so please get more judges like Randy who will at least say it's not perfect when it's not. This show is now about "feel good" all the time. It's supposed to be a competition and an honest view of the performances. The shock by Jennifer and Tyler about Pia being eliminated is laughable. They are the reason she is gone. Not only did they use their "save" too early, but they made the general voting public feel like each and every contestant was "outstanding". BIG MISTAKE. Please do something before we all stop watching. You cannot replace Simon, but surely you can put genuine judges up there who actually judge! I'm very very disappointed in Tyler and Lopez. Still like Randy, but he's ALL ALONE. This is really getting ridiculous. You're losing your audience, and Pia's elimination tonight will hopefully wake you up. With all the money you're paying these judges, please do it right. We don't need stars up there….we need judges. Simon was a nobody when he started, but we respected his opinions and made him a star. Paula was sentimental but great. Randy had fantastic input. These two new judges are ruining the show, especially Tyler. Also, the half naked guy who sang tonight was obnoxious. Please try to keep what made the show a hit. I'm just an average loyal viewer and I am turned off, so I know there are many many like me out there. Losing Pia tonight is making us all angry, not just at the results, but at what's really wrong with the show. Please take note before it's too late. Save Randy…..lose the other two and get back to normal judges who are there to critique the contestants, not enhance their own careers. My last hope is for X-Factor to save my love of this form of entertainment. I've just about given up on American Idol. Sorry, but the show has all but lost it's appeal. I'm left with only memories of one of the greatest shows on TV. Who's in charge???? Can't they do something to bring it back to the great show it was? There is no replacement for Simon, and Paula was one of a kind, but surely with all the money involved in this show, you can find people who take the challenge seriously. Steven Tyler, although a great entertainer, SHOULD NOT be in this kind of venue. He offers NO CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM and seems incapable of actually knowing how to critique these young singers. Lopez is sweet and beautiful, but is so full of comments like "great job…wonderful…gives me goosbumps…amazing…" that viewers have no idea who is good and who is great. At least Paula, although sympathetic, still said it like it was and really helped voters decide. Now, you've even got Randy questioning his critiques when he's brave enough to speak his mind. This is NOT what made this show famous. Surely your experts behind the scenes must see what is obvious to the rest of us. DO SOMETHING please before your show is gone!!!!

    • They don't often give much help, however, in Pia's case they told her to mix it up, to sing songs other than ballads, and to work on developing a stange presence. She ignored it all. Even her Rock and Roll song turned into little more than a ballad. She is a one gnere singer. America voted right since she did nothing to improve and the buyers of cd's and albums will not buy ballads.

      • B.S.!!!! I LOVE BALLADS, She DID Mix it up! She DID T8 the Advice from the Judges and the folks that help them with their picks of songs to sing. She was is DAMN GOOD.

      • Yes, the judges said she needed to move more and have more presence. But, you fail to realize how polished she was in other areas. Vocally, she is superior to the other female singers. Hailey is all over the place and is now growling too much. The kid who looks like the cold play front man has no range. The biggest shock is that she should have been a lock in the top three at least.

      • CHANNING ALL I CAN SAY TO THAT IS PIA did LISTEN TO THE JUDGES AND NOW LOOK WHERE SHE IS!!!!! she was the best there was on this show . but coming from a musicians daughter i guess i see that what u dont!!!!

    • it looks like Mr Tyler is somewhat board sp?

      He says the same old crap to everyone. Yeah I loved it, or you sing sexy, what the hell is that singer supposed to do with that? Lopez is getting somewhat too "I CAN'T BR8 THIS PERSONS HEART" So Shes always telling them They R gr8. Or…..You need to PUNCH IT UP a little more; We need to see more of you? I'm so pissed at AMERICA for voting off an Hell of an Singer. What has happened to the GROWN UPS that use to watch and vote this show? We now have Teenie-Boppers who ONLY Vote for the CUTE GUY. Give Me A Br8.

      • I am disgusted that Pia was voted off.

        It's too bad the upset viewers did not have a save as well. I can not believe this.

    • Excellent observation Marilyn! Kelly S, IG & Alishasmommy are all correct! Also, J. Lo gives "high praises" to the contestants that she likes, and gives "low comments" to the contestants that she does not care too much for under the disguise of "constructive criticism" like telling Pia that she does not do well on stage…..this somehow influenced the voting public. Even if Pia does not run around the stage, her voice alone conquers them all! Look at Barbra Streisand, she can just sit on a chair for 1 hour doing a concert and the result is still fabolous!!!!!

    • I think that guy who sang last night needs to put a shirt on. At 60 something years old running around naked on the stage is a little scarey don't you think? lol

  1451. This is a very big shame. There is smth fundamentally wrong with the American value system. Isn't there a place for merit anymore? How can Pia be eliminated? This is just so wrong, so very wrong. I'm disgusted!

    • Well seems the judges kept warning her to pick her feet up and move on the stage. She is a good singer but i believe the judges have a big impact on what voters will do. This was the 4th time they told her if anyone heard between the lines. Jlo acted sad but told her she needs more stage performance. The judges have some pull and America listened. This happens all the time.

  1452. Pia could sing like Celine Dion, but she moved like a shop window mannequin. Plus she was too arrogant, bring back Thia…

    • She moved just fine; and she was NOT Arrogant!! I didn't care for some of her outfits but other than that; she was GR8 Stage Pres; and Gr8 Vocals.

    • so right! bring back Thia!

      She was so much better than Pia 😉

      And I think America got it right. It was time for Pia to go home.

    • Best stage presence is James (I'm not his biggest fans, but he does really get the crowd going). Best vocals was Thia. So if those two are the only metrics, then it should have been James & Thia in the finale. But it doesn't work that way. It's the person with the entire package. Pia is neither one nor the other. She's not bad. But she's just not that great.

      • Yea i agree i think James shows america he loves what he does. He cares about making people happy. He will always get my vote!!!

  1454. AI were you aware that the old guy was going to come out half naked and pass himself off as a singer.

    Come on America weigh in with me.

    • Finally, someone talking about something other than Pia and asking just what I was about to. WHO THE HELL WAS THAT OLD HALF NAKED DUDE????I missed his name and WHY OH WHY did we have to see that???I'm still somewhat stunned, a lot creeped out, and feel a strong urge to shower. Anyone know???

    • With the people that idol is bringing in for entertainment the show is a joke; old nasty has beens; old idol vote offs, people trying to sell movie tickets.

      I thought they were done with theme nights. There is nothing left thats why Simon left the sinking ship, all that is left on the panel is a old guy that used to rock, A girl that want to live in the past, and Randy to try and tell it like it is.

      Who was last years winner or the year before? Who cares because they were not the tallented performers. And why bring fantasia on the show she sounded like a beached whale that was almost dead.

      Well the good thing is that some of the people that were voted off have a better chance of going some where than the winner has.

      How about Chris Daughtry America didnt get that right.

      people should be voteing on tallent not {OH THEY ARE CUTE]

      This will be the last season of idol and it is good riddance to old news!

  1455. Everything I have read on line following the results of American Idol, all the polls and blogs and conversations….had Pia Toscano ALWAYS in the top three comfortably. I cannot believe Paul McDonald,Stefano Logano, Casey Abrahms, Haley Reinhart,Lauren Aleino…..are still in it and people evidently feel they are all better singers than Pia Toscano. I guess the young teen-age girls who cast the majority of votes each week just do not understand the amazing talents of Pia.

    I honestly do not who wins now…probably James Durbin….but I am finished watching AI for this season. If the word gets out that the voting is somehow rigged..it will be the end of American Idol which would sink faster that Milly Vanilly.

      • I'm not even totally sure if Pia can or has written any of her own music. Not sure how you put an album together without that. Only established stars can get away with doing an album full of covers.

      • YEP!!!! R U 2 Young to remember JOAN BIAZ sp? ? or BOB DYLAN? THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS? PETER,PAUL & MARY? JOHNNY CASH!! GREAT BALLADS THEY ALL SANG!! And So Does Pia.

      • @Channing–So will you buy Scotty’s CD and album filled with nothing but 70's singing style country? You're biased if you said YES!!

      • Did you see and hear her perform last night? That was not a ballad. It's true she needs to have more in moves on stage and Gwen helped dress the girls, Pia's outfit was not flattering, unlike what she looked like tonight, she looked like a Bond girl. I believe she was going to turn it up a little each week. Finally, she'll do more than ballads, most music today is produced and manufactured. This will just make her a bigger star out of all of them, watch!

      • I saw her last night (OK, I watched it today). No that was not a ballad she did. And no it wasn't very good either. She did all ballads up until this week, and when she finally did something upbeat, it wasn't great. Not bad, but not what people expected after only hearing ballads from her.

      • Hey KL, you're such a hater and a know it all. How do you know what the people thought of Pia. Please end all your comments with "just my opinion" please. Also, there's a lot of singers who don't write their own music, Elvis for one and music today is over produced, every other singer sounds alike. What does writing your own music have to do with making an album? If you're not an established artist and come out with an album of cover songs I guess you go to jail? What is this logic? You must really be Clive Davis, aren't you.

      • lg, obviously you are another bitter Pia fan. You should realize that all of these blog entries are just everyone's opinion. I'm not going to start adding that to every one of my posts just to make you feel better. If you don't like what you see, then maybe you should stop reading my posts.

  1456. People should stop saying this is racist that Jacob Lusk is in the bottom three. He is in there because people didn’t vote for him, not that we voted him out.

  1457. no they did not get this weeks right, why in hell didn't more people vote for Pia? she has the best voice of all of them. I figured it would be a fight with Pia James and Scotty for it all.

    • we didnt vote for her because lots of us did not like her. She was as boring as watching grass grow. Did you see her last song? Terrible! Glad to see her get the boot!

      Quit your whining people. You were out voted.

      • Pia didn't take the instruction the judges gave her to heart. She continued to sing ballads, she continued to miss notes, she never did mix it up, and she never did try to develop a stage presence. She was too full of herself. If all she could do is sing ballads she is of NO value to AI, because ballads DO NOT sell.

      • AGAIN…..JOAN BIAZ; THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS; JOHNNY CASH; HARRY CHAPIN; PETER,PAUL & MARY, BOB DYLAN; ALL SOLD MILLIONS OF ALBUMS!! Ballads R COMING BACK!! She was NOT Full of Herself; where do you all get this B.S. FROM? James who is pretty damn good is Rocking ALL OVER the Audience and stage; And U THINK PIA Was FULL of Herself??

  1458. I can't freaking believe what happened tonight on American Idol! Why in the hell do they leave the final voting up to America when the majority of the voters are teeny bopper girls voting for their favorite male contestant? I think the judges should have the final vote! This would keep more female contestants from being eliminated and the truly talented ones like Pia from getting cut. I sure hope some recording company snatches her up and turns her into the next Celene!

  1459. I cannot believe Pia went home. She is an amazing singer, but she probably had a record deal before she left the building. I feel that there are still singers who aren't doing as well as the compition and should be voted off. I cannot believe that one of this seasons best performers has been voted off. Sure she can work on her stange presence a little but that is tiny details.

  1460. What A Big Joke! It's to cancell this show.. I hope everybody joins me to boycott this comedy show.

      • Yes, America was right. A ballad only singer will not sell cd's or albums, and Pia resisted all instruction given to change. Yes, America knows what is right.

      • I'm with U Paul!!! They have an young man named SCOTTY….Who Only Sings COUNTRY; Is this an Talent Show 4 Country Singers? No. But Hes still on isn't he. The GIRLS JUST LOVEEEE HIM. BALLADS R WHAT MADE THE 60'S LIVABLE!! And I for One am DAMN GLAD They R BACK!!!

      • Hey Channing, last nights song by Pia was not a BALLAD (River deep mountain high) Tina Turner by Phil Specter (wall of sound). She should have been off the show last week if that's the case. Please know your music. You're just a hater.

      • lg, now I see your pattern. Anyone who does not say Pia is awesome is a hater. Right? Grow up.

      • I'm so depressed….I was depressed all day long int the night. Now i'M Even More Depressed. I don't know if I can look or keep watching AI. Will dvr it for my bro. But it hurts to much to see an young singer whose Talent is SQUASHED. It just m8s the world Suck even more.

    • Pia painted herself into a corner by doing only ballads up to this week. Then she finally had to do an upbeat song, and it wasn't very good. Not bad…but not very good. And so most voters simply wrote her off.

      • I guess we are all entitled to our own opinions, but on what merit was Pia's performance "NOT" good? Her vocals and arrangement was pretty damn good and I was impressed, I think you just aren't familiar with the song. Check out Fefe Dobson doing it at the Rock n Roll HOF, Tina Turners and Celine's and I think you'll have a different perspective. See the judges know music, and all said it was awesome,again she needs to move more, but that's just one part of performing. The judges were challenging Pia against herself, and that probably hurt her. But then that contradicts people saying that her fans thought she was way ahead? Check out the song and artists renditions above, please.

  1461. If Nahima had to go home, so should Pia …

    And as far as I am concerned, I don't care, it's just a bunch of crap anyway, so fabricated, it's really sad, the producers should be ashamed, Nigel should quit the show and go home.

  1462. Poor Pia..she has a great voice,not a performer thou,I'd rather loved to see Gaycob sent home!

    But it's ok,i think now we got the finale,Scotty n James. ROCK ON JAMES!!

    • just because one is a bit more feminine than others doesn't make them GAY!! You Morons!!

      Everyone thought SEECREST Was GAY; But it all turned out to be an 'GOSSIPPING LIE' Didn't it. SHAME ON ALL Who BELIEVE Jacob is GAY. He has COLOR; BRIGHT BEAUTIUFL COLORS Going on in him. Damn SHAME The Rest of the World are so TERRIFIED of showing Their TRUE COLORS; Fear of the G Word.

  1463. Do a security check of your voting system fools! You have to have been hacked or something. This is not a true reflection of popular opinion -someone has infiltrated the system!

    • The website "dial idol" have her pegged as number 3, that site only measures the busy signal, not the text messages and online votes.

      A lot of people have reported being unable to vote by phone due to only getting a busy signal, so it possible there was a problem or someone was able to block voting by phone for her by using rapid dialing hardware and not voting to tie up phone line.

      • People started crying about the same stuff when Casey was voted off. But what the fans failed to acknowledge was that Casey's performance that week wasn't very good. Just like Pia's this week…not very good. I think it's that simple.

      • I would just like to know if Pia's phone vote was in proportion to her online vote. If her phone vote was way lower in ratio then have AI and ATT look into it. It seem only fair to be sure she was not cheated some how.

      • If there's anything funky going on, I would be more inclined to say there is something intentional to draw ratings. For example, imagine if all of a sudden AI announces they are bringing back Pia because of voting anomalies? I don't buy that conspiracy stuff, but if there were something funky, then my bet would be that it was something pre-planned. But I still don't buy that. Nothing personal. Pia had her fans, and so more power to you for standing behind her…I still stand behind Thia…but that's just the way the voting goes.

      • anything is possible! I buy it! I sure as Hell couldn't get through; and I had it on speed dial! For 2 freakin' Hours!! There is something agoin' on with the votes.

      • Even if that were the case, this is what the save was supposed to be for. The judges chose to waste it before even getting into the top 10 when Casey was voted off.

  1464. much boring… cause the good singer always eliminated… think the show will clamp down…

  1465. Blame The ones who save Casey Really soon. The judge change Pia style and made her fall down.

    really? Casey hardly can sing and WTF with good musician! because he can stand with a standing bass and merely play it (did you mention? It seems he is an amateur).

    Blame you Judges you made new Celine out.

  1466. Pia was amazing, no doubt. I think this was a simple case of her fans saying 'Pia could never go home, so I'm not gonna vote for her tonight.' I don't think we can blame America for her going home. Everyone has the freedom to develop a favorite and when they do so you cannot blame them for not voting for more than one person because if I vote for my favorite, Scotty, twenty times and then vote for Pia 10 times, I'm cancelling out ten of my votes for Scotty, so what's the point? With that said… Pia's fans made a big mistake in assuming she was safe. I had Pia winning the whole thing, and my favorite is Scotty… Now, I have no clue who the title will go too. I do not agree with you all who are completely boycotting the show now. That's not fair to the other contestants. There is a ton of talent this season and one by one they have to go to get to the top, so, if your mad about Pia leaving, you can only be mad at yourself for NOT voting for her enough. You can't blame Stefano and his fans, or Scotty & his "teeny bopper" fans, which is not only "teeny bopper" fans, it's the whole Country music fan community, you can only blames yourself. I do not understand people saying that it's all these girls voting for the boys? Guys have hands and phones too, go for it! Pia is an amazing talent and will do well no matter what. She shouldn't have gone home that early… but as Scotty is my favorite, he's the only person I'm going to vote for because it is ridiculous to vote for more than one person, your just wasting your time, mixing votes is cancelling votes. 20 votes for Scotty + Ten votes for Pia = Ten votes for Scotty & Zero votes for Pia. 🙂

    • I totally disagree with U. I DO Believe that It is the TEENY BOPPERS Who R Voting on THEIR FAV; GUY To Win. And The Phone system is screwed up!! I couldn't get through for Pia all night; 2 hours. I thought it was odd that it was always busy? with ALL the Technology out there I wouldn't DOUBT If Someone could mess with the Voting Telephone lines.

  1467. The judges should not have wasted their save on Casey. If they had had their save Pia would have been saved. Who the hell is voting for all the males? I would venture to say the boys are getting voted on by stupid little girls who only are interested in the guys because they have a penis.

  1468. Its looking like a group was possible able to tie up Pia phone line this week to block voters so they only get a busy signal.

    The website "dial idol" have her pegged as number 3, that site only measures the busy signal, not the text messages and online votes. This could have lower her vote count enough to lost tonight.

  1470. Pia was the most talented singer on the program. I am extemely disappointed and have lost my desire to watch after her elimation. What a shame. The judges should have kept their save for this. They should find a way to keep her on the program!

  1471. Whatever the result earlier ,its final and you fans like me cant do anything anymore , for sure you will watch it again and again until its final night.I bet even you are all so schocked and cursing Idol for the result, dont curse Idol , curse the group of girl fans who voted for boys they like to see every week.So dont be surprise for next week elimination you will see Loren and Hailey to be in bottom 3 and another girl will go home. Can you imagine Pia is the best among the girl contestants but was sent , so dont be surprise anymore for lesser talents like Hailey and Loren .Its final its gonna be 5 boys in the top 5!

  1472. Too bad the judges used that save so early on a mediocre singer. When a talent & voice like PIA is ousted,but then, Jennifer Hudson didn't "win" A I either & look where she is today..all I can say Is I voted by guts out last night for PIA & she's gone.. Well so am I plus all my friend & aquaintances. Enjoy the rest of A I eveyone cuz I'm done & gone.. Bye Bye, what a farce………

  1473. SHOCKED!!!!!!!!!!DISGUSTING!!!!!PIA has the best voice of all the women!! And I thought I would be seeing her in the final three. The voting system needs to be changed!! You should be allow only so many votes per phone line. And the judges should have the final say in the decision especially in a year that has so many great singers. She probably has the most single votes of anybody . Like steven tyler said all the man in the bars were hot for her but they do not want to sit and have to dial on their phones all night voting for her. Change the voting system before more good ones go!!And bring PIA back!! She deserves a record deal!!

  1474. Even at the risk of being reviled and vilified by those who may disagree, I feel compelled to voice my own thoughts.

    I humbly opine that Pia's departure from the competition has just significantly lowered the bar for singing ability. Fan or not, no one can deny that Pia's voice was a dynamic force to be reckoned with. The constant challenge of competing with the "voice" elevated the bar so high that it could only have made everyone better in his/her craft. It's a travesty of unidentified proportions to see a consummate singer succumb to such fate. At the end of the day and despite personal preferences, I truly believe that everyone genuinely would like to see every single one of these talented contestants succeed. Something far more incredible is in store for Pia and I wish her nothing but ultimate success. I have no doubt that she will go leaps and bounds beyond this stage.

    • Well, for one, I deny that Pia was a "dynamic force to be reckoned with . . ." She was not.

      She was boring, dated in all her song choices and her singing on Wed night was flawed. So her elimination is certainly not a travesty. However, I do wish her well, as I do all the other contestants.

      • Again, what I wrote was merely my opinion and I am sure that what I think is rather insignificant in the bigger context. However, the fact that we agree to disagree is a good sign that there, in fact, exists a favorable trait to this site and others like it. Thank you so much for your comment, HP ….. and it's a pleasure to (virtually) meet you. 🙂

      • HP you said it perfectly. No hard feelings toward Pia, but she just isn't what everyone is making her out to be. She did all ballads up to now, and didn't do very well when she finally tried to do something upbeat. I was a little surprised to see her lose, but not shocked.

      • Thanks, KL, glad to see you back posting. I know how you felt about Thia and her departure. I will follow her career, because I am positive she will have one in music!

        lg, thanks for asking. What I mean by flawed is that the song she chose should have been sung in a gritty style. Pia sang the first half of the song in a high soprano pitch, which was ALL WRONG. It did not fit at all. Starting in the second half, she switched to an alto register, and the effect was immediate for me–I found it much, much better. So, to me, the song/performance was pretty much ruined–or flawed, to say it a little nicer.

        In almost all of her previous performances, she has chosen that soprano range, which I find hard to listen to as a steady diet. I find the alto register much more pleasing. So naturally, whatever she sang just never appealed to me. That's my taste, and I think if most people think over the list of their favorite singers, they will not identify too many who sing in the soprano range.

  1475. Well AMERICA R U proud of your selves? U just killed

    someones Dream; She is a hell of a singer. And for some unknown reason…………U Voted Her off????

    Do You think the young man oh whats his name; not Jacob; LOVE Jacob. The other guy was just TOO DARN CUTE to Leave tonight? Were U Jealous because she is a good looking lady with an Hell of an Voice? I can't BELIEVE That AMERICA VOTES For some one ONLY on Their Looks. I can't BELIEVE That Jacob was in the bottom 3, Why do you all HATE HIM So Much? He has GREAT TALENT; Yep He loves Gosspel; Yep he may seem a tad bit feminine sp? You R SUPPOSED to VOTE on HIS SINGING!! NOT the way He looks; or moves!! He's a Christain is this against your rules too? Hibacrites all of you who voted Pia OFF, Who Put Jacob in the bottom 3. You all just SUCKED The LIFE OUT of this young lady. Feel Better. I am for one Ashamed of ALL OF YOU. Especially the 'TEENIE BOPPERS' Who ONLY Vote for the CUTE GUYS. The Judges should be allowed to have 5 SAVES; Just because of you idiots.

  1476. Wow! What a shocker. I still can't believe that Pia got eliminated. I mean she has the talent and good looks. There could be an error in the voting system…maybe? or

    This just proves that AI is now a Popularity Contest and majority of the voting public are teenage girls..it is like… "I will vote for him because he is cute or handsome".

  1477. Pia going home definitely makes no sense compared to the other Idolists remaining (no disrespect). In our opinion Pia was without a doubt the best female singer in this year's competition and the only reason she is going home is because the season save was used on Casey. We think America would agree had the save not been used on Casey that it would have been used on Pia. Perhaps proposing a rule change on the save can be discussed before next season possibly adding 1 more save to allow the Judges to use it on an Idolist who they feel should remain in competition for another week and like Casey prove he or she still belong. The real shocking part of this year's competition is that the first 5 eliminations since the start of the top 13 competition have been females and now only 2 remain while all the 6 male singers are still in the competition with the save being used on Casey 3 weeks ago. In American Idol history over the first 9 years, has that ever happened? Even though we predicted which male singers we think should already be eliminated(Stefano and maybe Paul) the other American Idol voters nationwide have spoken. Like last year it appears the male singers are clearly superior this year.

  1478. America did not get it right this time.People aren't voting on singing talent or Pia Toscana would not have been on the botom along with Jacob Lusk

    I think the one to go tonite should have been Stefano or Paul McDonald. Are the majority of the voters young girls voting on cutness and not talent?

  1479. America believes the judges. When so many recieved top reviews with no negatives, and Pia was given a negative, America believed it was a hint.

  1480. maybe the american public got tired of her belting out every song every week- some notes she can reach and some she cannot. i think she tried too hard sometimes with the belting out part. yes, she can sing but did she have to yell it out all the time? the judges are unfair and confusing with their comments also. they told thia to stop singing ballads but jacob can cry out each song he sings, scotty can stick with country, and james can keep on with his rock and roll. pia told us last week she will not sing a ballad this week but of course she did. this has become a popularity contest; pia isn't popular enough.

  1481. I agree with most of the comments I see here. I love the entertainment factor that Steven Tyler has brought to the show and the nurturing that Jennifer Lopez has provided….but, they don't ever criticize any of the contestants. It's all tooooo nice! We watch every week and sometimes are amazed at their positive comments when the contestants sounded bad. There are some contestants left who are only "interesting and quirky", somewhat entertaining…but NOT great singers! Pia was the best on the show!! She has a voice that could make her a great recording artist like Celine. I told my husband to sit back and watch how quickly David Foster will produce her. He only chooses the best of the best, not like the American Idol voters seem to have done!! I liked Casey okay but to save him when the better singers were still in jeopardy was wrong. America voted him out when they left Pia in! Now the save is gone and the better singer had to go. I am not planning to continue to watch. It doesn't seem real any longer.

  1482. I missed Simon.

    And at this rate next eliminations are haley and lauren then james and scotty.

    oh my god! America please look at mirror. you are beautiful but someone doesn't.

    I liked jacob but you insulted America.we aren't so ugly.

    judges don't be angry and … and accept consequence of your behavior.

    • I'm willing to bet Scotty will be safe and likely win but you maybe right about Haley and Lauren after 5 girls going in a row.

  1483. This girl should have been 1 of the top 2 finalists and now she has been eliminated????? I'm so blown away by this voting system. No talents like Paul are kept by all of the young girls votes and truly talented singers are tossed..Just a popularity contest these days. Certainly not a talent show! AND, I love Iggys music but he should not be let out in public..What the hell has this show become? No wonder Simon left..He was the only one that knew what was really going on…

  1484. As upsetting at it was that Pia was eliminated, it could be a blessing in disguise for her. With all of this negative PR about American Idol, it could just be that a record company will snatch her up and she'll have a CD out before the winner is announced in 8 more weeks! As we know, besides Carrie and Kelly, what 'winner' has really made it big? Her incredible voice, grace and poise will carry her far.

    • Not sure that can happen legally. She is probably contracted with AI and can't do anything until, at a minimum, after the AI tour. But as I've said elsewhere, I'm not even sure if she can or has written her own stuff, which she would need to put an album out.

      • You may be right about that one. I remember Kelly Pickler getting into trouble for singing something in her hometown w/o AI approval. But why does she have to write her own songs? Tons of artists have writers come to them with songs…I can hear her belting out the love-song in a chick-flick during the ending credits. She doesn't have to write that herself and it could be the title of her debut CD! (Although, I wouldn't buy it because the Wiggles are all that's played in my house!! lol)

      • This group seems pretty into each other, and I think they are all just looking forward to the tour and then they will probably figure out what to do professionally. I'm sure in the meantime, AI has to approve everything they do. Yeh, you're right…Pia could probably do some songs written for her (and I'm not even saying for sure that she can't write her own). I guess I'm just more into listening to someone's own complete album, that's all. Thia was my favorite, and I really hope she holds to her word when she says she has a lot of her own stuff she wants to get recorded. So who knows…maybe Pia is the same. I don't follow her enough to know.

      • AI has them under some very tight contracts and I think the winner gets to put out a recording before anyone is legally allowed to and AI gets first rights to sign anyone to a recording contract.

      • Yeh, I figured it was something tight like this. But I don't blame AI. While they are all a talented group, no one would know of them if it weren't for the show. I didn't know about Thia until seeing her on the show, and now I can't wait for her to release something.

  1485. All I can say is: GOOD LUCK TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! You are all amazing, I hope each of you make it with your own CD'S! I am disappointed that this years competition was ruined by a website voting for the worst making the better proformers have to leave. Just isn't fair! American Idol picked great judges for this year only to be foiled by a group of people who thought it would be funny to pick the worst and let him win no matter what! Shame on you and all those playing your game! I just pray that each of these kids can make their dreams come true! They have worked hard to come as far as they have and your game isn't at all funny. I'm sure that Paul doesn't feel that good knowing that you have made him a laughing joke and breaking the hearts of these kids. Shame on you! This was a show for the entire family to get involed in helping to pick their favorites and instead you stomp on hopes and dreams of young people. Get a clue… there are alot of us that enjoyed watching these young people grow each week. You took something good and made it a joke and now no one wants to watch. Way to go.

    • TEENY-BOPPERS FAULT! NOT Enough SAVES! And SCREWED UP PHONE LINES! And now….my R.A. and Fibermyologai is KICKING N HIGH GEAR!! Perhaps see U all later. Am in Physical Pain but worse of all am in DEEP DISPAIR.

  1486. Pia . . . really . . . shut the front door! Do we simply not have room for female performers; it's shocking to think that there is a glass ceiling in the music industry – politics is one thing but the entertainment industry too!!!???!!! And parents with 13 year old girls – do your job and explain to them what musical talent is . . .

  1487. Jennifer Lopez is to Blame for Pia going home tonight..it was her snide comments about needing to dance and bring more ..becuase Jennifer Lopez was jealous of her as a judge she holds a lot of weight..and even when Pia moved last night it was not enough J-Lo had to insult her again but call Stefano Great! can you say Jealous Jennifer? I am done watching this show..if a beautiful girl comes on and J=lo is not Number 1 this will happen again I am done

    • It may have been the comment but i don't think Jennifer is jealous of Pia. It's a good thing Simon was not part of this deal. I can hear him now . lol

  1488. Text vote system should not be applied in this high class contest. What's the use of those 3 judges if the american voters will decide whos staying and whos leaving.

    • If anything should change, it's only that they should allow one call per phone number…or 5 calls per number or whatever. But the judges do have influence. Thia probably would not have been sent home last week if Randy didn't basically challenge the voters to not vote for her.

  1489. In spite of Pia's voice she just didn't connect with the voting audience and in my opinion she strutted the stage like a model and not a superstar. She was lacking in personality and seemed a bit shallow and not sincere. However my guess is she will have some kind of career after American Idle maybe as a model because I would not buy her music, she just isn't star material.

    • Wow someone who finally knows what they are talking about. She would make a great cover girl model. She could also ride on one of those floats in a parade waving her hand. I agree she can sing , but it's going to take more to sell out a concert.

  1490. Taylor Hicks said

    "People in the South have a lot of pride … So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

    Scotty, come on down.

  1491. Idol needs to re-evaluate their voting system and get something brand new going before the next round. Pia should not have been eliminated. Period. The show tonight totally turned me off. Idol has lost another viewer.

  1492. I truly thought Pia and Scotty were going to go head-to-head for the win. I'm shocked Pia went home. The best singer to hit the AI stage EVER. I'm angry because I looked forward to hearing her and Scotty sing each week.

  1493. Even J-LOS Husband Marc said to leave her Pia alone so what if she sings ballads,,she sounds beautiful thanks alot J-lo and your fake tears..yeah you dids this to her week after week. Jealous jenn

    • Sorry, but I think if anything, JLo way over-rated Pia. Even when Pia didn't deserve it, I though JLo and the other judges tried to sell her to hard to the voters.

    • Jennifer is a beautiful woman she is not the jealous type. She would have no reason to be jealous of a 22 year old girl. She has so much singing ability and the moves it's crazy.

  1494. Pia is a GREAT singer. Everyone left on idol is a great singer. The bar is set high this season. Beauitful Pia will be a star no matter this outcome. After the performances last night I did guess that Pia might be the one to go. An American Idol must be a mixture of talent and personality. We all stand to be disappointed at some point with Americas vote as we watch our favorites leave the show. Don't forget to vote for your favorite.

    • Well said. I was bummed last week when my favorite Thia left. But I knew it would happen at some point. Fans need to have faith in their favorites, though, that they will be around doing albums for years to come.

  1495. I suspect, based on this week's results, that the voting process itself is fundamentally flawed, and this greatly reduces my interest in the show.

    In the (parting) interests of constructive criticism, a few thoughts:

    – First, is there any assurance that a person gets only one vote? I suspect not. If AI is counting on that inequality somehow washing out, this week's result suggests otherwise.

    – Second, for someone to fall from a consistent 'safe' to eliminated in one week is unreasonable on its face. Fans should get some notice that their favorite is in jeopardy, in order to alert them to support their favorites and not get complacent. You can say that it's the fans' responsibility to consistently support their favorite, but there's enough at stake that the show should take some steps, not just to minimize the chance of an 'ambush', but to eliminate it structurally.

    As a fan of the idea of American Idol, I suspect a flawed voting process creates an ambiguous, almost paranoid message in people not of sufficient age to handle it well, and that moves me to oppose the way the idea is executed, rather than the idea itself. Too bad.

    At the same time, I trust (I hope) that Pia Toscano will have entertainment people lined up a virtual block deep at her door–with the AI judges writing the most passionate testimonials for her. She seems a shoo-in to develop into a star.

    • Hi,John.

      I am in absolute concurrence with your second thought; however, I can't imagine the feasibility of such an idea without subjecting the show and the judges to far worse accusations than they already currently face. In all the years that AI has been around, the voters themselves have voiced their discontent over the inadequacy of the voting system, yet the same voting procedure remains (save for the now additional texting option). I personally have given up all conspiracy theories since all attempts toward a change in the voting system have been futile at best.

      Thanks so much for your post. I personally enjoyed the breath of fresh air from having read a decent post that did not resort to personal denigration or disparagement.

      • Call me naive, but this seems easy enough to do. New Rule: There's no such thing as one strike and you're out (unless you're Scott Walker–jk). You have to have been in the penalty box at least once (call it the 'Heads Up Bottom Three' appearance) to be eligible to be tossed.

        This might even have a 'statute of limitations' attached (after all, people can get complacent again mighty quickly), such that you have to have been in the bottom three in the last three weeks to be eligible to be tossed.

        Again, this is all speculation on my part, but Toscano seems so obviously qualified that it's almost inconceivable to think she's even the least popular performer, much less the least talented.

      • … no, not naive at all. I actually misunderstood your initial statement – I thought you were suggesting some sort of live announcement that a contestant is at risk of facing elimination without actually revealing the voting results – but your response more than clarified it for me. I think it's a novel idea for the intended purpose; I just wish it could actually be suggested and tried (if for no other reason than to simply defy the odds of sending home a contestant who has never been a bottom 3 pick). Like you, I was utterly perplexed by Pia's elimination, especially since she had never been in peril prior to tonight's show. I honestly have simply accepted her fate with bemused resignation. It's difficult to see such talent go.

      • By the way, I really loved your "SOL" reference – it just perked up the law student side of me. 🙂

    • IF AMERICA Can SCREW UP THe PRESDENTUAL VOTES with GORE VS BUSH Way bk when; Than The SAME THING Can Happen with an Television show; A.I. It has to be RIGGED; Or SOMEONE is screwing with the phone lines. Oh by the way years later it was annouced that GORE DID INDEED WIN FLA.

  1496. I guess A I is for the teenage crowd today, because it's obvious,that anyone that recognizes "Real" talent is over the hill & doesn't vote for the contestants cuz they think they are "sooo cute" So, I feel it is time for myself & peers to say "Good-Bye" to A I & let the younger generation (that are ususally so into themselves , along w/instant gratifications) support A I & their sponser's products.. Enjoy!!!!!!!

    • True that the show has tons of teenagers with crushes. But not all adult voters think Pia is very good. I'm a middle aged guy with what I think is great taste in music, and I thought Pia was probably about average. Nothing special. It might not be what die-hard Pia fans want to hear. But it is what it is.

  1497. The winner of AI will be ready to cut their CD and album within days of their win. Who can sell what America listens to currently? Pia could not, how many of you listen to ballads enough to buy her album?????? Not many, huh? The winner will be Scotty, Haley, or Lauren. Casey is a health risk and not good at times, James, too is a risk due to his tourette's, and his self control seems to be lacking. Paul could probably pull it off. Keith Urban doesn't sing any louder than Paul. Stefano sings nice but his songs are ballads,too. Jacob is exactly where he needs to be when he sings gospel in his church. So, ready right now are Scotty, Lauren, Haley,and Paul. No one else can sell except maybe James, but he comes with risk factors that I doubt AI will be willing to assume.

    • By that logic, which I don't necessarily disagree with, then wipe Scotty off the list. Only a certain percentage of the world likes country, and that's all he can do. At least Lauren brings more of a rock theme to it.

    • Pia will do well at even a small fraction of what Celine Dion sold, something was like 200M albums, biggest selling woman of all time and number 2 over all.

      James still need training and polish but after the summer tour he maybe ready, then its connecting with the right songwriters as much as a voice to become a star.

      • I think a lot of this group has core die-hard fans that will help make them all successful post AI. I'm a Thia fan, and I certainly look forward to her releasing her own stuff one day. But all of them seem to have die-hard supporters. But I respectfully disagree when people compare Pia to Celine Dion. I really just don't think her voice is that good. Just my opinion.

      • KL I agree which is why I said only a fraction of sales, Celine is in a league all her own, I was just point out there is a huge market for that style of singer with the right songs.

  1499. All the audience, and the judges, were surprised that Pia was eliminated this evening. Even those who remained found it hard to contain their emotions. Such a beautiful, talented, and dedicated performer deserves to be hired by the best company out there. I personally look forward to her being in the spotlight in the days to come.

    Pia, you are among the best,
    An admirer.

    • I think the judges knew the results beforehand. The show is not real, everyone is part of the act.

      So many talents this year, and they ruined it.

      I am not planning to watch it anymore. It is a fake.

      Viewers have no access to the votes, so we are kept in the dark.

  1500. The show has become a joke. The kind of talent Pia brought to the show should never have been voted off this early. I can no longer watch this kind of travisty. I’m done with this obviously rigged program.

  1501. American Idol judges should have 50% of the vote just like the way they do it in Dancing with the Stars. That way the good ones will not be eliminated very unfairly.

    • But then what would the judges do when they are responsible for the vote? They say Casey is the best, save him. Then they say James is the best. Then Pia is he best. Then Scotty is the best. JLo even thinks Stefano is the best. So how can you expect the judges to get the voting right when they aren't even consistent with who they think is best? Better to let the voting public do it. And if their demographic is teenage girls with crushes, then they need to get a better demographic.

  1504. Ridiculous. Is American Idol really going to allow the best singer in 2011 to leave because of the pubic’s vote? Who is voting? Young kids who think rap is talent? AI can’t allow Pia to be done. If AI does not do something to bring her back, I and my family will no longer watch. This is a show about discovering talent and she is MAJOR talent. She will have her contract, but she is not 9th out of those 9 singers.

  1505. I think Pia was the best voice going this year and her elimination is not only a shocker but totally out of line. Undoubtably, she did not get the thirteen year old votes. Too bad. She was in it to win it and she should have.I have been a fan for a long time, maybe not anymore !!!

    • I agree. It has turned in to the Apprentice where voters eliminate the toughest competition to their favorite. After many years, I have stopped watching as of last night.

  1506. Oh well, I guess America is going to send all girls home & let the drag queen, 70's style cartoon face country boy to fight in the final…lol! That's fun!

    • lol… blame noone but PIA's fans for lazy voting for her because ppl thinks she was too good then she's 100% safe

      • And the judges for irresponsible use of their SAVE vote way too early. Simon would have waited to use it.

  1507. OMG!!! for almost 10 years avid fan of AI this year is a very frustrating AI. whats wrong with Pia? coz she didnt mix up the songs or she just doing ballads? CRAZY!!!! all the 2011 AI finalist PIA and THIA got the strongest voice ever… now Pia is out, i think 50% of viewers will NOT watch or voted either. LONG LIVE PIA!!!!

    • Yeh, Thia had the best vocals. And she was so strong and poised when she lost. Amazing for a 16 year old.

      • Thia is an amazing young woman and I have no doubt that we'll be seeing her MUCH into the future. You're right about how graceful/thankful she was when she was eliminated. That really says a lot about her character. I just saw this site this week, but weren't just as many viewers upset about her leaving as Pia? Or was it her young age – as if Thia being young means she has time to make a career for herself while Pia lost her chance(?) Who knows what America thinks while hitting redial for the 50th time.

      • I started posting on this site a few weeks ago, and I was probably the biggest Thia fan writing about her. She did have such a core following. People were just as defensive about her as they were Pia. I was on vacation last week when she lost, so I didn't see all of the postings here. But from what I saw, Thia fans were pretty mild. They weren't screaming conspiracy theories and America is wrong and the phones were broken. They just said they were so sad to see her go and they had faith that they will see more of her in the future. If you haven't seen Thia's encore interview that they post on the AI web site, you need to watch it. At the end, she has a message for he fans and, if you're a die-hard Thia fan, it'll bring water to your eyes. Not to be corny or anything. But you could just really feel her emotion and it really felt like she was talking to only you.

      • Very well said. Thia & Pia are the best. I am sure they will be successful soon, even better than the winner here. The males should have been eliminated and not these 2 ladies. Very sad moment for america

    • WTF!!!im so frustrated,disappointed gutted about the result..im not gonna watch this show again…PIa your still my number one, i cant wait to buy your album..

  1508. I won't say that it wasn't wrong to vote off Pia, because she is talented. However, I never warmed up to any of her songs and found her very boring. I think she may have been voted off because she was forgettable last night – my least favorite performance. Jacob should go – there is something about his singing that is so overdone and full of weepy drama that it completely turns me off. Stefano also should go. He has a nice voice and if I close my eyes he actually sounds better, but he is the weakest in the bunch. Hailey and Paul after that. Hailey has some great moments, but then she gets a little annoying and Paul has some great moments and then fizzles.

    James is amazing – he is everything that Adam Lambert is not. He can belt it out without screeching. Very talented guy.

    Scotty and Lauren's duet was my favorite song thus far. Casey is growing on me and this weeks performance was wonderful.

    • James is so amazing!!! I would love to see this guy win. He works hard every week to please everyone. He's not scared to move on the stage. Gotta love james!!!

  1509. I AM SO VERY UPSET THAT PIA GOT SENT HOME TO NIGHT I THINK THAT AMERIACA GOT IT ALL WRONG SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TILL THE END I CANT BELIVE THIS HAPPEN THERES GOT TO BE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE MAKE HER A WILD CARD OR SOME THING THIS IS SO NOT FAIR THIS IS SEASON 10 MAKE SOME NEW RULE THAT SHE CAN COME BACK SHE IS SO AWESOME AND VERY SHES BEAUTYFUL SHE WAS THE WHOLE PACKAGE

    • You say this about Pia. I say it about Thia. Someone else says it about Naima. And so on. You can't bring them back just because she was your favorite. It's what the country votes. Pia was OK, but she was nothing spectacular. In my opinion, Thia had the best singing voice. So do we bring her back too?

      • I wholly agree that Thia is very very good . I believe Americans does not know how to enjoy good music. People like Stafano and Jacob are hopeless but still stay. A sad day for American Idol

    • that's your opinion i respect that..but anybody from the finalists has equal chances of winning this contest..its just sad pia's time to be voted out has come.. its unfair for the others like stefano to be judged wrongly its not his fault that this kind of situation arises..i cant vote for him but i wish i could..he is there bec he has talent and we believe in him..if he will be voted out we will respect that ..that means our votes were not enough for him to stay in the contest..no ones to be blame only the fans..if you want your idol to stay in the contest then by all means vote!!!pia was eliminated bec her votes were not enough for her to stay..plain and simple..nobody is safe according to the judges but how dare you say you are angry of the result?? its unfair for those who are not eliminated..its unfair!!!

  1510. Happy Jacob didn't go home. I guess people who vote , don't vote week for week, they vote for who they like from the start. I wish the Judges would have a third of the votes, that way the ones who really have it has a chance to stay on. But that's what happens when only younger people vote. But than again they are the ones who will be buying and going to these concerts.

  1511. Pia actually sang the CELINE DION version of "River Deep, Mountain High". She's a Celine fan alright.

  1512. te vote is right haley and lauren there voice are very powerful. lusk and stefano are next i think

    • Are you kidding me??? You really can't be serious! Hayley is by far the worse singer besides Paul. You can't really sit there and say that her voice is strong! She can't sing as well as the others and should've been voted off weeks ago. You obviously are tone deaf LOL!! You obviously have NEVER heard a true Janis Joplin song or even Pink's version of a Janis song. Had you, you would understand that Hayley is A SMALL FISH IN A VERY LARGE POND.

    • I agree with u. I don't like pia. Yes, she has a wonderful voice, but that's innove. Not to interest. Everibody knows Pia's capability. If Pia song, i know she will song good. But, not make me surprize. But Haley and Laurent, They make me surprise, i not boring if see they. But if see Pia, i feel BORING!

  1513. why ?????? why did pia go jenifer and randy is right she is one of the best singers in american idol. why did you 13 year old girls voted her off i mean she's great like steven said she sings like a bird idont know whats your opinion now there are 2 girls left in american idol i hate you 13 YeaR OLD girls DAMN you!!!!!!!

    • Get a handle on it, dude. You're foaming at the mouth.

      Hey, I'm over 50 and never gave Pia one vote. I was not a fan. You gonna damn me, too?

  1514. Losing Pia costs AMIDOL its only mature performer (save Scotty) of the season. Drivel. Should have known the voters had little sense when they chose the paint guy over Crystal Bowersox last season.

  1515. This was a disaster for American Idol, Pia was and is one of the very best on the show and contestant like Stefano, Paul and Jacob are persons that should have been sent home before Pia. As America voted now they have simply told the world they are not ready to determine a good artist, the votes in the future should be professionals only. The American voters are not ready yet.

  1516. The judges were really rude to Stefano. The whole point of this show is to eliminate one singer each week. Don't like the judges' reactions at all!

    • i agree to that, he's not my favorite but yes i think that made him feel totally bad….

  1517. no they didn't they got it wrong pia should stay stefano should be the one who is goin he sings REALLY BAD!!!

  1518. What rubbish! If this was a real singing contest this would not have happened. I just hope that who lies behind the scenes looks after the real tallent in this show. The world needs to have access to people like Pia and her music.

  1519. Well Pia has a beautiful voice. Someone says she's like daughter of Celene Dion. But in a competition like this, she should make "difference" or brings some "suprise" to audiences to survive. I see no special in her like Haley or Casey or Paul. Then, the American give the right vote this week.

  1520. hi this is first time commenting in here.

    pia sent home – what a mistake!! never mind that gaycob, haley and scotty are still around, but to send pia home at this stage is horrendous!

    to start with, the panel this year is a disaster but ryan keeps announcing that AI has got the highest votes so far.. i think that's a scam. AI without simon just wouldn't do!!

    all steven does is echo what good comments given by jlo n randy. what's the use of hving judges when they think everyone is awesome, amazing, in it to win it, in their zone n all that bullcrap?!

    n jlo, pls contain ur delirion whenever stefano's on the stage.. u r married w children, show marc some respect!

    really, if it wasn't haley or gaycob being sent home next week, AI's not woth watching anymore 🙁

  1521. WOW THIS IS JUST REDICULASS… THE WORST VOTE OFF EVER. AND TO THE ONES WHO VOTED HER OFF YOU DEFF DONT KNOW A THING ABOUT MUSIC THATS FORSURE. BUT BELIEVE ME YOU WILL DEFF HEAR FROM HER THATS FORSURE. AMERICAN IDOL REALLY NEEDS TO CHANGE ALOT OF THINGS QUICK BECAUSE THERE RATINGS JUST WENT DOWN BIG TIME 🙁

  1522. I can't believe what I have witness tonight. Pia is the best singer, I only hope and pray as of tonight she gets a good singing contract. Like Jennifer Hudson and the rest who got booted out to soon. I'm a big FAN of Pia and this is my first ever to feel this way about any singer. God bless you Pia, I truly believe you're on your way to bigger things then being a American Idol.

  1523. voting system is totally unfair when AT&T can text for 2hrs for their favorite & you can also vote online up to 50 times b4 your cut off,hows that voting for talent,the current voting system is making a mockery of the show.

    neither Jacob or Pia belonged in the bottom 3

    Pia is the best since Carrie Underwood

  1524. THIS WAS SOOOOO WRONG!!! PIA never should of gone home!!! I think she had the best voice out of all of them. I had her winning it all!! This has made me so mad, in all the years that I have been watching this show only one other time was I as mad and thats when Chris Daughtery was voted off. I dont think I want to watch this show anymore.

  1525. This is the judges fault for using the safe too early with Casey. The safe you had been kept for moments like this, elimination of crazy good Pia.

    Now people are mad.

    • Sorry friend, I understand that you like Pia is also excellent singer and is beautiful, but Caisy not only an excellent singer, is a wonderful complete artist. Deserved to be saved. Good for the jury.

      I feel sorry for Pia and the next you are out.

  1526. Pia is our favorite and because she is so perfect, pretty and with the best singing voice of all, we expected her to be eliminated soon by the screaming teen-age girls whose boyfriends love her and by those angry wives whose husbands want to marry her.

    Well anyway if she will produce some records soon, we will most likely buy them!

  1527. While it was kind of shocking that Pia got send home today I can relate to it. While each of the contenders stand out in their own way some of them are just to niche. They are great in what they are doing (ballads, countrystyle e.g.) and I agree with the judges that you should not change where you good at, hearing the same thing over and over again gets kind of boring. Pia has a suberb voice but her perfomances just lacked versatility.

    • And so does Scotty and James, lack of versatility, it's boring to watch country and screaming every week…. Wondering why they are still around and will be around for a while.

  1528. There seems to have been a problem with Pia's phone line this week, per the website "dial idol" Pia had the 3th most active phone number but the lowest vote count per AI, this site only measures the busy signals not votes, while many have stated they could not vote for her due to constant busy signal.

  1529. The best showdown for me should have been a Pia-Jacob in the finals. The judges should have at least three saves as they have more professional judgment. No worries Pia start recording now and your albums will surely become an instant hit! I love you pia! and i will buy all your albums! 😀

  1530. The contestants that I wish to get voted off as soon as possible:

    – James

    – Lauren

    – Scotty

    But they will be around for a while, so I don't think I need to watch AI… Feel so bad for Pia. She was the strongest contestant.

  1533. Pia should not of been in the bottom three,there was not one that she got on stage and sang poorly,every time she great,there was a lot of others that had a bad time but not her,even staphano knew something was wrong.

  1535. now that pia, thia and naima are out, the two girls should nail every song that they will song…. or else, they will be out… but i'm expecting that Lauren and Haley will be great contenders now…. aggregate votes of pia, thia and naima will surely go to them… notwithstanding the fact that america is actually craving for a female winner for about four years in a row… i'm looking forward to haley… she sang great yesterday…

  1536. America got it wrong!!!! Pia should have won the competition!
    Paul should have gone home!!!

  1537. I dont't understand how american idol allows such a talented person as Pia to get voted off! This makes this show a sham. The bulk of voters are teen-age girls that are allowed multiple votes,hard for the girls to get votes.The biggest voting flaw is voting for the best singer. If you voted fot the worst (you are voting a person off) singer you would get the much fairer result! BIG VOTING FLAW!

  1538. PIA I HAD HER TOP GIRL ,as top guy JAME,MAKES ME WANT5 TO GivE IT UP.lasr year was down because Adam was the best in everyway..

  1539. Sometimes people look for something different, not just being good at it. The way I see it, Pia was voted off because not because she was not good, but because her singing style did not offer anything new for the voting public. Both Pia and Thia had superb voices… but I do not see fire in their eyes, and colors in their voice. People love them, but do not become fanatics. And AI is all about fanatic voting. The contestants must draw the fans to heights.

  1540. Obviously no reason to continue watching the show. I have very little in common with the other voters. Pick the bottom three, then let the judges select the loser. Don't leave it up to a bunch of RAP lovers.

  1541. If any of you dvr’d Idol tonight, go back and pay attention to Haley’s face when she was in her group, and was safe, and her face when others were in the bottom three, and finally, when Pia was eliminated. I think the girl has no compassion for anyone else. Its like, Yesssssss! One more out of the way!

  1543. Yes they got it right. Pia and Jacob are boring and don't know how to move. Their voices are not distictive like Paul and Scotty's are. There are many Pai's and Jacob's. Whereas James is amazing and unique so is Scotty and Casey and Haley is coming into her own really well.

    Hope Jacob goes next week – his moves are not manly either. He needs more manly moves.

  1544. I´m happy that my fav James still is in the competition but I cannot understand why Pia had to leave before Stefano or Jacob .. Pia was in my top 3 with James and Casey

    • pia was eliminated bec she has the lowest votes..plain and simple!!!cant you understand?? how pathetic!! want your idol to stay in the contest? then sell everything you have so you can vote for your idol..gush how i love america!!you are complaining about the result when you all have the power to keep your idol in the contest..how naive you can get..sour grape somewhere else americans!!!lol

  1545. OH MY GOODNESS AMERICA GOT THE VOTING ALL WRONG!!!! SHE ABSOLUTLEY DID A GREAT JOB AND MADE ME LIKE THE SONG AND I DIDNT EVEN KNOW IT!! SHE WAS SO CONFIDENT, AND GOT EVERY NOTE RIGHT! SHE WAS AMAZING AND WISH SHE WOULD OF GOTTEN THE SAVE:(

  1547. This is television. They tell you how many called in, total, but THEY NEVER SHOW THE PHONE VOTING RESULTS for each contestant… because? They don't really matter. The network will dump people according to what they believe will get RATINGS. Outrage will generate ratings. This time, by ignoring the phone vote, to generate publicity, they shot themselves in the foot. — Lambert was the people's choice. Now they're just trying to make television history again.

    • The voting system really stinks. And the judges are paid big bucks to judge. Time to start earning your money. Saving no-talent Casey and having no save for Pia. Who needs judges like that? Teeny boppers are tiny boppers, and they need better guidance.

      • halo jaki..sour grape somewhere else..pia is eliminated bec you ddnt have enough money to cast your votes.. thats plain and simple..your so naive gurl!!sorry..

      • halo jaki..sour grape somewhere else..pia is eliminated bec her time in AI is over.. plain and simple..your so naive gurl!!sorry..

  1548. There should be a better judging method. This show is off my watch list.

  1549. pre-occupation with the vulnerable, dislike of the perfect…that's what human nature is about. Pia appreared to be confident, in control, calm collected…a sure thing! fait accompli…done deal!! why waste my vote on the inevitable…

  1550. I dont get what americans find in scotty. he does look like the guy from the mad magazine. apart from singing country which i cant stand, his voice belongs on the TCM channel. he should never have made it past the auditions.

  1551. An outrage. Bring her back. There has to be an exception for the exceptional. Right is right.

    • That would not be fair for the others who got voted off . Can't change the rules for one person.

  1552. Obviously the voters in American idol are suffering a brain damage with accute idiocy.No more Idol for ne.Byeeee

  1553. I was so shocked, to say the least at last nights elimination round. Pia should never have been beat out by Lauren or Hailey. What is going on with America? Can we not see talent or are we all just self serving? I have my favorite Contestant, however when it comes to voting I will vote for the best performance. Isn't that what American Idol is about? The best performer? My family vowed not to watch the show after the Adam Lambert and Chris Allen show. We I saw that Steven Tyler was going to be a judge I convinced them to watch this year. Now they are all upset at how the voting is working and will not watch again! Steven Tyler we love you and will stick to watching your videos!

    • Lauren and Haley sang circles around Pia in my opinion. I wouldn't pay a cent to buy a CD by Pia, but I would be first in line to buy Haley's or Lauren's.

  1554. Pia by far was in the top 3 for talent and will prove it with a career that outshines all of the remaining "Idols". Who in their right mind would pick going to a concert or buying a record to see or listen to Paul, Steph, Casey, Jacob, or Haley. Yes one day the teeny boppers will grow up and jealous females will finally get off their high horse. Ever notice it is a curse to be beautiful and talented on this show?….Its obvious who is doing the voting!!!! Paula was the worst but Jeffifer is fast becoming a close second with her swooning of Steph…very sickening to watch…and someone please put me out of my misery and get rid of Paul next week…he should not have even made the top 24…really sad 🙁

  1555. Dear america Idol, Last night march 7th I was too as a watcher/viewer was very very sad that PIA went home. However if I might take a few minutes to tell you why I think this happen. Randy, J.LO and Steven all said what the heck happened People aren't voting for their favorite person, I live in a small town of COMMERCE Georgia. where people like the judges and you guys don't even know exist on the map probably, but every year b/c at a young age I too sang in a band and b/c of finances I never got the chance to do anything, However from the first Amer.idol I do love to watch and i feel like I am up there on stage, I at a younger age this was my PASSION but I'm 45 now and NO finances, So I just made it a misson to watch and help , I agree it is VERY important that I VOTE however I HAVE NEVER<NEVER<NEVER got thru on the phone lines. I don't know if People like me in little holes in the world such as commerce GA, But I do know PIA could have easily picked up another 10,00 votes if not more from surrounding town from here then the people that live here…. I know what i am saying will not may any difference, but another thing FACEBOOK has took over the world, maybe there should be a way to vote by Facebook as well.. I am so sorry that my vote never got counted, please tell Randy, J.LO and Steven I tried… I have Never been out of Georgia to see something like this on TV and then NOT be able to make a difference, make me feel like a NOBODY….. so to me it is just like watching a show on TV.. but it doesn't feel like it real, b/c reality is I will never see that part of the world, WOULD LOVE TO MEET THE JUDGE FOR THIS YEAR.. wow i came up on their music….. i hope this make sense, so maybe some how we can cast vote by Facebook, or something different, about the way to call I don't know but b/c i really would like to know that somehow i DID make a difference, from who stay and who goes home Thank you … please tell all the judges as well as Ryan they are the best…… but I am soo sorry that PIA went home….. and i Feel like i let her down…… alway a America Idol viewer// Tracy Saxton Commerce Ga. what do you think ?

    • You can vote on Facebook; thought everyone knew that by now;. I never have any problems. Just look for American Idol.

    • Tracy, I live in Jersey and I also was not able to vote for Pia, I redialed and redialed and redialed, I must say that I tried for well over an hour. The same was not for the other contestants, I voted for Haley several times with ease.

  1556. I was shocked that Pia was voted off; while not my favorite, she is certainly better than Stefano and Jacob. I think the next to go will be Paul, then Casey. I see Scotty, James, and Lauren as the top 3 contenders.

      • excuse me larraine..everybody has equal chance of winning .just wait for stefanos time to be voted out..while he still there he has the chance of becoming american idol..wait n see..scotty, james n lauren in top 3? possible..if you keep on voting..

  1557. I must say that I attempted to vote for Pia many times (MANY) and the vote would not go through, however, I was able to vote for Haley with ease. Hum…. something does not look right here.

  1558. What is this all about Thia last week and now Pia I can tell you this would never happen in Australia talent is just that and to vote these two girls off is just wrong. It spoils the show because now the best will not win. What a shame I've loved the show for years but now I have no reason to watch. Hope they both do really well lol

  1559. I'm from Venezuela but ataying now in Italy. I love American Idol and I am not agree with the results of this week. Something is wrong.

  1560. for me KARMA struck AMERICAN IDOL especially to the judges.two weeks ago they were very bias in their comments…..their comments are not fair especially to Thia's performance…its was almost negative and dry comments their giving to her,as if deep inside their mind they have decided for themselves that she has to go.but then when Pia render her performance,even though it was AGAIN a ballad,they praise her even more…for Thia its not fair.so this weeks result is somewhat a karma waking them up…for me its a big payback!

  1561. I have been an American Idol watcher since the beginning. After last night, I may never watch it again. The most ridiculous outcome ever since Daughtry! The two girls left have nothing compare to Pia…so, the rest of the season is a bust…and everyone I know feels the same!

  1562. I find that people tend to revolt when the judges keep making remarks like " You're a sure winner " every week ! I was totally shocked by her elimination .

  1564. I have stopped watching as of now. Pia was clearly the best and to be voted off suggests this is turning in to the apprentice, not idol. Two blames to place-the public, voting off the toughest competitor to their favorite…and the judges for using their save way too early. Casey didn't deserve to be saved, guys! At least Simon would have waited till late to use the save.

  1565. I don't think American did the right vote.

    So it's very important to check the votes carefully & think whether those are right to use or not.

    Or the online votes must be minor part of the scoring system.

    Anyone can vote a thousand times using different email addresses.

    The judges must keep in mind that clearly.

    I'm really worried that those unqualified votes will kill our next heroes.

  1566. Bring Pia back, They got it all wrong.!! Stefono should have gone before her. She will be another Jennifer Hudson. If she doesn't come back on the show.She will be a star!!! I feel that there voting for popularity instead of voice. I will not continue to watch American Idol after this year. I thought it would have changed but I see things are still the same and its the public who are screwing up not the judge. I love the judges this year. Hope she gets a record deal real soon. I will buy her cd.THEY GOT IT ALL WRONG.Keep smiling PIA better things are in store for you.

  1567. why? why? why?

    what's wrong of that?

    Pia should becoming the next american idol!

    i dont know why this kind of stupid things was happened!

  1568. I will NO LONGER watch American Idol. they should bring back PIA she was the best of the group not fair the judges should have saved the save for PIA not casey this show is about popularity not about the who is the best singer shame on american idol

  1569. I also tried to get through but could not. I wonder if there is a way to block the phone lines so that people can't get through. Probably not, but it sure makes you wonder how she could even be in the bottom three.

    It also makes you wonder if the system can be trusted. It's enough that the best aren't making it through, but when the voting is suspect you lose all confidence in the show. Or at least I have.

  1572. i also expected to see scotty and pia in the final show! But now……I　ｓｔｉｌｌ　ｃａｎｎｏｔ　ｅｘｃｅｐｔ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｒｅｓｕｌｔ！

  1573. I'm shock. The best three out of nine was on the bottom three yesterday night, that's completely rediculous. More than that, Pia was by far the best in that competition, she has everything. It was the last show I looked yesterday. Who will win the competition, I dont care anymore because justice were not on rendez-vous. This show dont have any credibility since Wednesday night.

  1574. There is no denying that Pia is a beautiful woman and an amazing singer. Her voice is the best on that show. However, she is boring. I know myself, I like to see these kids perform. Not just stand and sing and that is all she did. Even this past week with her upbeat song (which wasnt all that upbeat) was boring. Im ok with her going – she will go on tour and we all know she will get a singing contract.

  1575. Come on people Its all set up She will be back unfortuantely "Golded Ticket" SHe wont win it though To me shes very boring There are lots of singers out there that havent even been noticed yet either- Its not the end of the world–Poor little Pia

  1576. The true reason Pia went home is that the only people voting are woman and woman are a jealous breed. She was voted off because her beauty and talent threatened the majority of the woman out there. But don't worry I'm sure this country will keep promoting those loser want to be on the jersey shore! I'm disgusted with idol right now. I will never watch again.

      • I guess I hit the nail on the head with you. You must have been one of the jealous ones…hehe

    • Oh, now I remember, I was seething with hatred for Pia because she is so beautiful. It made me snarl with rage . . . so much so that I decided to take my revenge by not voting for her and then topping it off by voting for a really ugly girl, Haley. You've got me pegged!

  1577. The career success rate for Idol Winners is pretty poor; 3 out of 10 (Clarkson, Underwood, Sparks) have gone on to decent success. Pia will get exposure from her performances and extra for her shocking demise. If she is good enough she'll do fine and join fellow castoffs like Hudson, Daughtry and Lambert on the screen on stage or in the charts

    • She'll be like Adam Lambert A drunk that gets thrown out of everywhere he goes—-

      • I'm not a fan but at least he's had some success. I don't even remember the name of the guy who beat him

  1578. someone needs to double check the votes & who is fixing them. sending Pia was wrong, very wrong. Only girls have been sent home since the top 13, yeah some have needed to go but Pia was one of the best and she needed to stay. the producer need to take a look at the people who are doing the counting and double check them, i think someone is fixing them and getting away with it. this was very very wrong. stop watching the show that is a possible answer, but it won't bring back Pia. it's a shame.

    • You people disgust me-Not the show. Quit the damn whinning. Pia was boring-She could sing but so can all the others. She would NOT have won the competition anyway-Grow up, move on, Stop watching but quit the whinning Shes gone YAHHHH

      • Omg i agree with you. Stop all the fussing and move on!!!! There is still a whole lot of fun coming from the others. I love the way James sings and moves . Now thats entertainment!!!!!

  1579. I was able to vote via internet and i voted for pia. However I feel that they need to limit each ip address to 1 vote same with every phone number. They wont because they want to claim "55 million votes this week". Does anyone really believe that 55 million people voted? of course not…many people voted a few hundred, or thousand times each. Also, I would like to see that actual vote count..How much she lost by. In any case, it was absurd..ahe was one of the most ..if not the very…most talented on the show. I am willing to bet that in 2 years she will have a few hit recordings and most people wont even remember stefano or jacob or casey. Hang in there Pia..the best is yet to come.

  1580. It is unbelievable that the best or at least top 3 performer got voted off the show so early. It is hard to beleive since everyone from Judges, Newscasters, Friends and the rest of the contestants, felt that Pia was one of the best if not the best. The biggest issue here is the voting system. IT SHOULD ONLY BE ONE VOTE PER PHONE LINE OR EMAIL ADDRESS. The fact the Scotty's High School friends can sit there and pump thousands of vetes each is boggus. And last but not least is the judges using that save so early on a contestant they have a hunch is not going to make it anyway. Once they used that early save, I knew soemthing weird like this was going to happen. I hope that like Jennifer Hudson Pia goes on to proof Ameican Idol wrong.

    • Oh PLEASE Scotty gets votes from all over the world-DOnt sit here and tell me all his votes millions are coming from freinds get a damn brain–Pia sucked end of story!!!!!

  1581. I TRULLY BELIEVE AMERICAN IDOL IS A "FIXED" SET UP

    WITH THE SECOND CHANCES THE JUDGES GIVE THIER FAVORITES AND THIER SUBJECTIVE COMMENTS TO OTHERS.

    I SENT AN EMAIL LAST WEEK TO FOX AND SUGGESTED THEY

    THEY PUBLISH THE VOTING RESULTS FOR EACH CONTESTANT

    IN SO MANY WORDS THEY SAID ,FOR GET IT,BY GIVING THE RUN AROUND.THINK WHAT YOU WANT.

  1582. Wait a minute–I am reading alot of comments here saying that girls are voting girls off because of jealousy and such-Pia is not a beauty queen to start off with. Just thinks she was!! NOW Read these post and look—EVERYONE of the guys comments are saying they voted for PIA and are mad-BOOHOO Now tell me- What was that comment about girls voting for boys only Think about it I agree Pia can sing but so can all the rest-She would not have won this anyway- She is not Idol material.She was very boring and had many many chances AS SHE KEPT PROMISING to be more entertaining If I were to go to a concert of hers (that will never happen cause she wont have one) I would fall asleep, yawn or just wouldnt be there anyway- GROW UP PEOPLE Your best didnt win shes gone move on– All the others I can sau except one are all good singers-Paul to me can not sing!!!

  1583. I am so disappointed by American Votes… Pia shouldn't of gone home on April 7th. I know the remaining 9 are excellent singers but we have weak performances on Wednesday and Pia's wasn't one of them. Stefano, Jacob and Haley need to go home and James who loves to scream in every song he sings needs to leave…. I'm sorry but I'm not sure if I can watch it anymore….You have these teenagers who don't know how to vote.

  1584. I am very disappointed in the results of the show tonight. Pia was one of the most talented I seen in all the Idols shows since its inception. I don't think this show the true feelings of the people watching this show. The results kept many less talented people on. I don't think the results are valid and therefore will not continue to watch. So sad, really enjoyed it.

  1585. PIA!! r you kidding me… I just think 13 year old girls STOP VOTING!!! Sorry Stefano, but even you were shock, this should be your last week boy… The early use of the safe by the judges is showing the consecuences, i know Casey is unique, and that's a curoius thing on this show every Idol is unique, but hello eliminating Pia not a wise move from the people that vote. Just hope that Pia gets a record deal soon and proof wrong people. This will be probably a next Jennifer Hudson

    • She was the best female vocalist.. if not the best… to Savy & shelfman when listening to someone sing do you hear the voice of see a personality or a performance … freakin idiots

    • ok..just wait and see..stefano will be the next american idol hahaha freak out!!!eat your heart out!!!!

  1587. i think casey should be gone and paul and stefano be gone and i think james also he scream in every song he sangs even a slow one i hate to see what he dones to a county song pia should have be the one left on the judges should have not use there safe on casey he dirty looking and that hat he had on look out of place it not cold unles he hiding something from all of us

    • It seems you are a female because all the guy are so talented. :Pia probably should have gone but James is not my favourite but he is good (reminds me of a artist we have in Australia by the name of Jimmy Barnes)That Johnny Cash song that Paul sang was awesome, that guy can sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • yes!!everyone will go home except you retta..you will be the next american idol..LOL!!

  1588. I agree with the results she has a great voice but so do a lot of people she actually reminded me of the singer at the hotel bar i stayed at last week. I think america got it right.

  1589. This is totally insane. The voters send the wrong one at home. I think the way to vote is totally unfair basically because it allows everybody to vote as many times as they wish. Do we vote for the president more then once??? This year the judges are too soft and they are misguiding ther viewers. The judges should have the full responsibility from day one to the end and not allow a chaotic voting process leading to last night huge embarassment when Pia was voted out. Everybody thought that she deserves to be in the final two. It's over for me I will not watch the show anymore as long as the current rule will stay the same. Shame on American Idol. Long life to Pia: she will do better in the real life than a lot of the remaining contestants.

  1590. This is why it is Time for American Idol to cease. It is no longer about real talent. I hope that the Judges regret their using the "save" on Casey. I was afraid something like this would happen.

    The only way these types of results will ever change is if AI starts limiting the number of votes. They should do the same thing as other shows and limit the number of votes from each phone/source. That way you would not get blocks of mindless teenage girls who have no idea what real talent is, voting for someone who should have been gone a long time ago.

    Either Idol needs to change or I hope this is its last year.

    Very, very sad.

  1591. My Husband & I have beeen watching American Idol for years, but will stop as of now. We don't think it was fair to let Pia go, as she was the best one there. The Judges shouldn't have used their save so early on Casey. They should bring Pia back. Ev eryone we know was very upset about it last night. Our Son even called us & he & his wife also thought Pia was the best & they won't be watching the show anymore. This was the worse thing that American Idol ever did. We all loved Pia

  1592. I agree 100% with Pia being voted off. She has an amazing voice and is very pretty, but so are most of the women out there performing on cruise ships. Unfortunately, Pia was much too "pageant like"… she was missing the stage presence of a perfomer.

  1593. Not no but "HELL NO" Are you frickin' kidding me? WTF is wrong with this picture? Must have been a buy off or something.

  1594. Sorry to burst all of your bubbles, but America got it right. Pia has no personality, and that song choice was terrible. She was trying to show that she could sing something else….but instead she selected a song that nobody knows and it was in fact, basically another ballad.

  1595. 1st, I am not a Pia hater; BUT, she needed to go. Why? B/c of the predicability of her song choices (was I the only one who absolutely knew she would sing "Don't let the sun come down on me" during Elton John week?), there was no anticipation when her turn was coming up. She is technically great but really showed no soul in her rendition of Tina Turner's song. The notes were right on – no pitchiness to use the judges phrasing – she is a beautiful girl, but she is definitely lacking in charisma. I dub her the "Stepford Singer". Some of the other singers are not as technically perfect as Pia, sure, but also none of the other hopefuls are as robotic, either. I'm sure we all know someone who is a smart, intelligent person who just doesn't do well on tests – too much pressure. No worries, Pia will certainly get a contract somewhere and there will be no stopping her when she learns to let loose; the idol tour will probably be a great place for her to really shine.

  1596. After last night I am forever boycotting American Idol! Pia is clearly the most talented singer on that show. I can't believe they kept those two talentless morons, Casey and Paul this long. That is why professional judges should be the people that vote not clueless people! Sorry Nate but you are in that category!!

    • Pia is good but all the boys are great and i love Paul's Johnny Cash song he sang he was the bomb!!!

  1597. You guys should be ashamed of yourselves for making Stefano & every other contestant feel like they don't even belong on the show!! Shame on you! America voted Pia is gone, obviously that's what people wanted!!

    Shame on You!

  1598. Overpaid judges not doing any JUDGING!! we sit look pretty or comment "that was beautiful man" if Randy speaks out of turn the others climb on him.. nuts!! fans r not picking up ph IDOL is losing.. PIA deserved the SAVE!! given to Casey too early he will not be the #1 to beat out.. can u imagine Simon w Haley Stefrano etc.. Haley deserved to go long ago but now has a repreve w judges.. I felt sorry for Stefano last nite placed him in awkward post.. teens r placing Durbin/Scotty as the top 2.. Jacob superior vocals too but misunderstood personally by fans.. what was the IGGY thing about? how degrading for the show!! Pia will hv knocks @ her door today.. she is not a performer.. someone will work w her.. the kids need judges who will speak truthfully so they can grow.. Ryan needs to head for Lauer's job @ NBC as IDOL goes down.. worst.com is selecting Paul to the top.. stay tuned?? I am totally getting bored w show.. voting needs to change.. my pick is James Durbin he is the total pkg overcoming adversity would be a great role model for IDOL so many others.. but what do I know?? Haley may win cause now we r harping not enough gals.. Pia was the only runner w gals.. Haley & Lauren as sweet cutsey as they r r not consistent.. the guys do rule.. Paul has favor w judges.. he's good but not as great as they rave about him.. Jacob deserves the win but the teens will hv the final say… all will hv good music careers.. look at fab Constantio.. enough said!! PEACE

  1599. This is the first season of American Idol that I ever took interest to watch. Maybe because I got laid off. Then I found this site and pretty much started thinking "you folks all take this way to serious".

    Here's what I see. Randy Jackson is the only person doing any judging, the other two are simply protecting thier image while Tyler is probably trying to line up some action on the side.

    I think Pia is the best volcalist overall and probably will go furthest of all after this is over. I can't figure out why people like Paul. Maybe it is for the same reason people like Springstien. 98% of everyone can listen to him and know they can sing better than he can.

    And now I come to my point. Any of these folks who think they are the 8 most talented people available in America better get a life. I am especially tired of the sob act that some start doing where "this song is for my family" and then they act like they might jump off a freaking bridge if they lose (Durban/Naomi).

    These are 8 of the people left of all the people who could find time and actually wanted to sign up for this show. There are more talented singers in cover bands all over America who work 1-2 jobs while singing in a band, so they can support thier family while some of these people probably haven't worked in the past 3 years.

    When it comes down to it, 3/4 of America doesn't have time to watch this show. 1/4 of the people that watch it actually take time to vote. 1/2 of them probably vote at least 5 times.

    Nuff said.

  1600. If American Idol is about discovering new talent then it is broken. They can not expect that voting will always represent the majority, just look at Casey's ratings after he was saved.

    The excitement of this show is to watch the artist's growth and Pia was on her way. I think the judges should have a rating system that counts as much as the votes to offset what appears to be a teen predisposition with the guys and not with the talent.

    • That's the way "Dancing with the Stars" does it…the judges points + veiwers. It makes a lot more sense.

  1601. I'm not saying that I thought Pia would be my final choice but eliminating her now??? Something is not right. I bet if AI lost a good percentage of viewers this coming week we will see Pia back and a "technical" excuse will be used as the reason(ie: busy phone lines) This has to be controlled by someone,or maybe Pia was offered a role on Broadway and needs to start now?? Who knows, but I do know there is some underlying reason other than the actual vote. Scotty by the way is my 1st choice

    • Scotty is a joke. Sure, lets let another cute boy win who will go no place like the last three years. Girls do not have a chance anymore. Just what I want to see – an all-male contest.

      • I am a country music fan – but American Idol is not the "Country Music Idol"! Scotty is a good country music singer – but he does not have the talent to sing out of the box. He will do great as a country singer some day – but as for AI, I think we need better talent than his.

  1603. This is a reality show, voters vote for the singers they think are in jeopardy, or kids vote for a song rather than overall talent. Even I never voted for Pia, I just assumed she was a "shoe-in" for #1 anyway. Let's face it, American Idle is getting ALL kinds of hype over this upset now, of course I'm not sure how much interest I'll have in the remainder of the season. The results are never shared, voters have NO idea where the singers stand in the polls, so what can be expected? Surprises like this! Show us some level of the polls and we will vote for the BEST singer when they are lacking the votes rather than assuming they are already in the top. Ryan and AI need to stop promoting people to vote MORE in order to boost their ratings and start sharing more of where the singers stand in the polls…. but then again, it's a REALITY show, it's mostly about the ratings and less about the singers. Also allows an additional episode of NOTHING but the suspense of WHO gets eliminated. I think the truly talented singers (like Pia) have the potential of becoming professionals with or without American Idle, at least with the recognition they have at this point, they SHOULD.

  1604. This is a disaster, last year was Adams and now Pia, I can't believe…American Idol shoul change the system, the judges should select the winners and just let 2 to be decided by the ohone calls, any of two who has the lower percentage of calls must let the show, I think this is more much better, because allow people select the singer does not work, they just vote more for sympaty than talent…

  1605. The solution to this mess is to change the voting system to vote for the person to SEND HOME each week…

    • I agree either vote for who should be sent home or at least let the judges account for some percentage of the votes

      • Another female that is totally jealous…this is the reason why she got eliminated

      • Viewers voting 50% of the decision and judges to attribute the other 50%. Just like "Dancing with the Stars"! This is the only way to save this competition. Otherwise, we'll be left with "Croakers", "Criers" and "Retards" – and not singing sensations!

  1606. unbelievable that Pia was eliminated from American Idol. This has been the BEST year ever Yet when something like this happens it almost wants you to stop watching the show. Pia has total natural Talent and even though we know someone is going to record her , We are going to not see her from show to show entertaining us . Sorry Pia This is not right , But you will be picked up by someone and make it in the music world.

  1607. American Idol is a gravy train for the producers and for Fox. The singer has not been born yet who would make them want to risk that by fudging the results to let their "favorite" get ahead.

    And while I would have though that Pia would have made it farther in the competition, I thought she had about as much stage presence as a microphone stand. There's are probably many voice students all over the country who can hit the notes that she did. Perhaps her mistake is that she was trying to be a Celline Dion clone. She needed to bring her own thing to the competition. Like him or not, Jason does that. Casey certainly does that.

  1609. I believe this is the most comments EVER on an AI result show… over 3,000. That should tell everyone that American was blatantly wrong in voting Pia off. What a shocker, indeed. Anyone besides Pia should have gone… especially Stefano, Jacob, Paul. Even James over Pia. What a shame, and I know AI has lost many, many viewers now that Pia is gone. With that being said, Pia will go on to bigger and better things, much like Daughtry did. We love you Pia!

    • Pia for sure, is the only one that actually appealed to me, she has a fantastic voice, and beautiful to boot. Let the judges carry on there fantasy. The rest are not Pia's standard, thats for sure. They are just ok, and I won't be watching second bests.

  1611. This is ridiculous and crazy. She was one of the most talented. She had never been in the botton before. She has better range than any of the other girls. She has the look and the sound of a true American Idol. Who is voting out there inTV land. Manybe AI needs to look at Dancing with the Stars voting style if they believe in their judges. I'm not voting or watching anymore. I'm very disappointed. I'm sure Pia has a contract with some agent somewhere already. Go Pia!

  1612. I can NOT believe that. Pia has to be in the finale. She is the best singer of the competition. She's my favorite singer. The American Idol have to change systems. You can not allow people to vote for their favorite singers because most of people just vote for their relatives, friends, cousins, brothers, or sisters. You know what I DON'T WANT TO WATCH THE AMERICAN IDOL ANYMORE. PIA SHOULD BE SAVED. This is UNBELIEVABLE.

  1613. Gentlemen: The elimination of Pia is ridiculous. She is the most talented on the show. I looked forward to watching to see what she will be singing each week. She never disappointed me. The judges made a hugh mistake by using the save so early on. There should be a way that the judges have the final say. This show is becoming a popularity test and not a singing test. The show will losose it's luster without Pia. I am so upset over this, I was screaming at the TV. I am a hugh fan and have been watching your show since it began. Please figure out a way to bring Pia back. What a shame………

    Thank you!

    • bring pia back?!!? her time is O V E R!!!!no way..you have all the chances to save her…you should have exhausted all means to keep her in the competition..stop this will you?? why cry over spilt milk?youre blaming the voting system when in fact its all your fault!!!stop watching AI if you cant tolerate..who cares!!!!

  1614. THIS IS CRAZY. I'M SO SHOCKED. I think Pia will be the super star of American someday. I hope so.

    • I agree PIA rocked , voters stink and the judges stink. I hate Idol now. I will never watch again!

  1615. Apparently the idiots that didn't vote for Pia were the same ones that voted for Obama.

    • Watch your mouth mike. i did not vote for pia because i did not like her singing. Good voice but no stage personality. i would not even consider buying her recordings.

    • Mike your statement is rude, self-centered and totally misplaced. Who made you the king to decide who all voters must choose??? To each his own… and your Obama statement is completely out of line.

      Yes, Pia is very talented, but obviously not the favorite of all voters. I like Pia too and expected her to go to the finals. However, the rest of the contestants are very talented as well. It is unfair to take credit away from the rest of them. Pia is a winner already and will go on to fame and fortune which is the objective of all of these fine performers. Because of that, the remaining contestants all deserve support too.

    • Pia was by far the best contestant in AI. No one came close to her. Love you Pia, and take it from me in NZ, you are a STAR. Love you.Fancy letting the little girls vote out the best. Disgusting.

  1616. Re: Elimination of April 7, 2011..I am so disappointed in the judges, the audience, and everyone else who completely ignored and humiliated Stefano for "winning" last night. This makes twice that he has had to endure being put-down, ignored, and to be made to feel like a loser when he obviously won enough votes to stay in the competition. How sad for him. He's as good as anyone else in the contest or he would have been sent home last night. To the judges and Ryan, you should be ashamed of yourselves for your behavior.

  1617. I have to say that I like Pia as a singer however after a while she becomes very boring. She does not come across with her voice like Haley who can do anything with her voice. I would buy Haley's CD anytime. All this to say that I am not surpirsed that Pia got sent home.

    • I agree that Haley has a very unique and distinctive voice! Pia has a range that is hard to find though. Anyone that can belt the famous Celine Dion deserves more recognition and she should of made it to the top 3 with Casey and Haley. Too bad the only girls that vote are 13..this is the only reason scotty and stefano are still around. its a freakin beauty contest

  1618. The viewers need one save like the judges…..Pia should not be eliminated. I vote for a viewer save for Pia!!!!!

    Fan that is over 40 years of age,

    Donna

    • Lol…..good suggestion! But I doubt that the producer of this show is clever enough to think of that!

    • very well said..its good to know theres still someone like you J.allen left amidst these crazy-sour-graping fans..to the judges..SHAME ON YOU!!YOU SHOULD HAVE KEPT YOUR REACTIONS TO YOURSELVES..ITS VERY IMPOLITE AND HUMILIATING..SO SAD TO SEE STEFANO IN an AWKWARD SITUATION. He ddnt deserved it..it was not his fault..he deserve an apology..RANDY,JLO,STEVEN..YOU ARE NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE..YOU DONT DESERVE TO BE THERE..

  1620. Goodbye American Idol. Pia out, are you kidding me. Judges should be out as well for wasting there one save. PIA was the best singer and will probably have the most success of any that are left. Now I turn to watching Baseball. Idol I am done.

      • I agree, with you both. To be honest the only reason I watched this AI, was to see Pia. The others are very ordinary in comparison, so I won't be watching anymore.

  1621. American Idol is off the mark with the comments about Pia. The judges swayed the voters towards the other contestants. Not sure why when you have a talent like hers you try to give he confidence. Randy try's to be too cool and he's not. Jennifer is weak and teary and forget about Tyler come on get real. I will never watch Idol again.

  1622. I am done with American Idol. Been watching it since the beginning. They need to change the voting format. Should only be allowed to vote once and there should be an age limit. Too many teeny bopper girls voting and they don't have a clue. (Justin Beiber, Taylor Swift)

  1623. Pia had a good voice but had no pizazz on stage!She was boring when it came to her performance itself, voice yes but that was about it.

  1625. I dont' few .sorry for Pia, America did a correct vote. I just which she went before Naima.

    The next to be cut going to be Casey.

      • I am not surprised that people like this "cicera" does not like Pia. Seems like its people like "cicera" who votes for the other sloppy performers! And the reason is obvious!

      • hey guys its not about english!! we have freedom of expression..youre just sour graping..move on guys!!!its over.. O V E R!!!GET THAT???

  1626. I am very ashamed of how the judges and the audience acted last nite. The only ones who should be truly upset are the ones who voted for PIA but apparently there were not alot of people who did. Remember a guy named Daughtry???? I agree Pia had the voice of an angel but she was so very BORING to watch. My friends love her but they never voted so there you go. As to those who say "I'll never watch Idol again" that's the same as saying when you don't like the outcome of a game that "I'm taking my ball and going home" I hope all of you that are upset voted…..If you didn't Oh well…

  1627. I agree that the system is flawed with too many 13 year old girls voting. But . . .I also agree with the result this week. I found Pia to be beautiful and her voice to be amazing but I also found her to be extremely boring. I certainly would never pay to watch/listen to her. She finally listened to the judges and moved around and then I found I liked her better standing still(?) Also agree judges wasted the save on Casey.

  1628. Pia being gone is so wrong! It takes away from the show since it should be about talent. She should have been in the finale (or at least top three). I think it is time the producers take a look at how they can adjust the voting so the panel has some say in who gets voted off. Perhaps the bottom three perform and the panel decides who is eliminated – I don't know, but something has to change. This is ridiculous!

    • The best voting system is the one adopted by "Dancing With the Stars" – whereby the viewers get 50% of the choice while the judges attribute for the other 50%. This way, the viewers are unable to call the shots. The other option will be to limit the voting to "one vote for one telephone number"! The current system of being able to send a multiple number of votes per telephone amounts to vote rigging in a sense! However, the main sponsors of the event – a popular cellular phone company – may not like the second option because more calls and more texts means more business for them!

  1629. I was totally shocked about Pia being sent home. She was one of the BEST ever on Idol. I guess that's what happens when you don't call and vote. I am sure she will get a recording contract though. I can't watch it anymore after last night. I am just so bummed that Pia was sent home. Too bad the judges used their wild card so early on in the season. Pia….you are the best!

  1630. I'm shocked that Pia got eliminated last night. She was the best singer in the talented lot! There should be another way to stop such a blunder from happening. For me, I'm not going to watch Idol, at least this season. I'm not sure what is America voting for..its definitely not TALENT.

  1631. The elimination of Pia was a travesty. Once again the girl voters have only voted for the "cute" boys.

    Pia was by far the best singer in the contest………..

    • …. and so, we shall have to watch the "criers", "croakers" and the "retards" for the rest of the season! I am done with American Idol! Call it American Idle henceforth!

  1632. My husband and I are totally dissolutioned with the way the program is structured! To let if not the best, at least one of the top 3 contestants go, is inexcusable. You must rethink your program format, so that blocks teens are not over taking the votes that rightly belong to the outstanding contestants! I am sure Pia will be offered a recording contract, she not only deserves it but is her due!

  1633. It's time that the producers will arrange FAIR VOTING: ONE VOTE PER PERSON. Otherwise they help ALL THOSE WHO CHEAT. The CHEATERS need to be ashamed of themselves.

  1634. Don't forget that being a great singer is also about entertaining, That's where Pia fell short… Therefore; it was time for her to leave.

    • Wrong. When you are listening to a CD, you are not watching, and quite besides that Pia didn't have to do anything, but stand there, her beautiful voice, and presence is all that is needed.Pia you are Beautiful.

      • DIANNE! the word is ENTERTAINMENT..pia was eliminated bec many were not entertained by her.plain and simple..

  1636. American dip sh_ts! I'm out, not watching it anymore! UNTIL PIA IS BACK!!! The Judges can save her they have brought people back in the past!

  1637. The voting system has been flawed for years. Simply do an analysis of the voters, and I bet you will find that young teenage girls do most of the voting. That said, it limits the success of the young female performers, especially in the early stages where the votes play to the cute, male performers. My suggestion: vote for the worst performer, not the best.

  1638. Click. That was the sound of me turning the channel, never to return to watch Idol again.

  1639. I am sad that Pia is gone. But hopefully this will be a major lesson to the producers and judges that they should change their elimination system. Why not copy So You Think You Can Dance, where the judges get the final say until the Top 4? Something HAS to change or else we will lose plenty more talents like Pia.

    God bless Pia! She will have a great career!!!

  1640. I certainly thought Pia would be a contender for the winner of American Idol. Maybe people assumed that she would be "IN" and voted for others less "FOR SURE" than she was. It feels wrong to let her go. I hope something positive comes of this travesty, like, as someone said, the lines were busy and all votes could not be counted.I say "Give Pia and America another chance."

  1641. I'm sure we'll see the voting rules changed next year (too late for Pia), if there is a show next year – I, along with millions of others will not be following the program for the remainder of the season. The judges used their save too early;

    maybe one of the other contestants will give up their spot for Pia!!

      • "maybe on of the other contestants will give up their spot to Pia"

        What a STUPID suggestion! Just because YOU like her! It doesn't mean a thing. Until..& unless..the voting system is changed, rules are rules.

  1642. I have read that many people liked Pia's voice but thought she was boring to watch. When we buy a CD, it's the voice we want to hear. Seeing the artist is not part of it. Yes, she will do concerts to promote her CDs, but I believe that part of the way she moves on stage will develop with practice and getting more comfortable with performing. Stage presence can be developed, but a great voice is a gift. Wish I had a gift like that. It took me 4 years after season 6 to get back to actually voting for American Idol contestants. I won't stop watching, but I won't be so quick to vote when I feel that I should have to vote 100 times for someone before the vote means something.

      • Comments I have read said they liked her up-tempo song, but they didn't like her stage presence. I would like to hear her do more up-tempo songs, but won't get the chance now. Don't think any good producer would put out a CD of just ballads because a lot of people want variety.

  1643. I agree with everyone that Pia has a great voice. But she had no stage presence and was often kind of boring. This week, even the ones I don't care for did a great job, there was no way to guess who would end up in the bottom 3. So it came down to who had the whole package and Pia was found lacking. Sorry Pia fans, it's true. Some may not like Scotty but he has personality and never hits a bad note. It IS a singing contest but not ONLY a singing contest. Singers who hit it big have to be able to do more than sing, they have to be fun to watch.

    • Guess the american (like U prefer to watch Jacob's gayly gyration on stage week after week…lol!

  1644. I felt very insulted by the judges last evening. Simon was so much better, he was obnoxious but honest with the contestants. How dare the judges tell America they voted wrong, that is what the show is all about, America's choice.

    • Its not the American Voters who were wrong – its the entire voting system that is wrong. To permit a multiple number of votes per phone amounts to "vote rigging" in a sense. They must change the voting system from the next season to either "one vote per phone" or to the same voting system adopted by "Dancing with the Stars" whereby the viewers / public get 50% of the choice while the judges attribute to the other 50%. Also the current judges need to rethink their commenting. They need to be honest with the contestants and not try to be the "nice guys". Steven Tyler is a useless judge – he only knows "nice" and "beautiful" and JayLo is fast becoming the next Paula Abdul – who doesn't know what the heck she's saying. Only Randy is somewhat effective with some constructive criticism. This is when we miss Simon Cowell.

  1645. Nobody is perfect, including the 3 judges and the producer who makes up the 4th part of decsions. I understand the save for Casey because it makes for good TV. Sadly, it does not and did not make for a good singing talent contest. Too bad it's all about money instead of absolute integrity. How many times have we heard "this show is about singing". Supposedly meaning well, the judges pushed Pia away from what she does better than any contestant still in the contest. And what was with that god-awful Stephani costume Pia wore. Congratulatons, Idol, you successfully muted everything about Pia that made her the Pia we fell in love with!!! I'll root for Scotty & Lauren now, but I really don't care about Idol anymore after this. The absolutely biggest show-stopper you could create would be to find a way to bring Pia back. Keep your lesser singers and praise them all you want, I predict, with a recording contract and the right music for her voice, Pia will sell more records than all of the contestants combined, with exception of maybe Scotty, and I wll be first in line for her album! Shame on you, American Idol, for wasting the save at No. 11 on a so-so singer who is a fun performer, just for ratings and hype. And shame on you judges, for swooning over so-so performances just to bolster lesser singer images while criticizing the best singers wanting them to "step out of the box", all just for ratings.

    • Then we would have to change the rules and bring the rest of them back. How fair would that be?

  1646. I originally picked PIA in my top four along with James, Scotty, and Lauren. PIA was good but I don't think she could have beat James or Scotty. Its not enough to hit all those notes but you have to be entertaining as well. This is why Haley has done so well lately as she knows how to work it. In my opinion Paul had the worse performance Wednesday butchering a Johnny Cash song but some how he picked up some surprising votes. I do feel bad for Pia and her fans. I agree that the voting system should be changed. Why should it be more than one vote per person?

    As far as letting the judges be part of the voting I don't agree with that either. They have that format on Dancing with the stars and have had big surprises as well. Let the fans vote as they do now but only one vote per person.

  1647. America got it wrong. Pia was an extraordinary, talented singer. One observation I feel compelled to note is, how Haley sat on the couch looking so smug and happy. Pia definitely didn't deserve to be voted off before Haley.

    • Haley is a good singer and performer. She can wow the crowd. Pia has a great voice but to mechanical.

  1648. I'm from south africa and watch this show every year for 10 years now! But this is an real shocker!!!!!!! I wish this was the 1st of april 2011 then i could blame APRIL FOOL!

  1649. About Pia – yes she probably had the best voice but she was Uber-Dull. Very Celine Dionish' Blah – one is enough.

    In addition, I have been a faithful AI watcher from day one and I hate it when the judges tell me, the voter, who is going to be the next American Idol. No, its my vote – I'll tell you. Remember telling us that Lambert and Bowersox were the next best things?

  1650. we have a party of 15 every week when jennifer hudson got cut we suspected that the show is fixed but we indulged anyway after last night we are convinced and wont have wed thurs parties anymore it is bad enough that our whole world is sold on a sham but an entertainment show based on singing ability ………. really she really was the only one that truly could sing and i am actually a lusk fan however after wed performance i was no longer that sure bout him but pia was a certainty!!!!

  1651. I think it is time the experts take the voting back. After the conservative fiasco against Adam Lambert and the 10-13 year old female teeny boppersl who know nothing about music and love to text against the obvious talent of Pia, I feel the real essence of the program is being compromised. It is time for me to watch programs that have better structure than this one. I was becoming disillusioned last year, but gave the program one more chance. I hope the producers will really look into the continuing dilemma they have created.

  1652. America got it wrong. I think there needs to be more than one save. I think there needs to be a limit to how many times you can vote. It is ridiculous that you have 50 votes online. Something needs to be set in place for huge mistakes like this, at least until it gets down to the bottom 4 or 5.

    • someone has to go every week. what did the judges comments make the other contestants feel like? now it's just a popularity contest.

      • Pia being eliminated is just an absolute farce. Rediculous. I have no reason to watch your show any more.

    • me too!it's disgraceful – supposed to be a TALENT show and America you blew it!

  1654. what were they thinking !!!!!

    c,mon america .she will be signed up to a contract in the blink of an eye, maybe she will be the winner in the end ?????

    • Pia will definitley be a winner in the end. She is a very talented girl, with a voice to die for. Pia you look Professional.

  1655. I truly believe that the American Public believed that Pia was a for sure shoe in so voted for next best. Never thinking that she would be eliminated or even close to it. Obvisously, it did not work out! Hate to hear all the nasty insults about the other contestants. This is a difficult season, so much talent. Every week is going to be sad and difficult!

  1656. y'all need to shut up about pia she sucked because she sang the boringest songs ever. even if she was good i fastforwarded through her signing cuz it was beyond boring!!!!! im glad shes gone!! she was so boring!!!

  1658. the name of the game is competion, and when that has been full-filled and another Idol has been crowned the game will be over. Keep up the good work AI, keep the suspense going and good luck to those left standing.

    NC

  1659. Pia should have won it all. If american idol has judges they need to judge and not just sit there as cheer leaders. I love this seasons judges but they have no power. If you are going to leave these young peoples future in the hands of a bunch of female groupies that will vote 5 million times a night for their favorite guy then the show is doomed. There is no way there shouldbe only 2 girls left. There are at least 2 guys that should have gone before last night. Pia will have a huge career in music. Now she can go start working on her new album now instead of waiting till its over. America got it so wrong last night. Terrible terrible vote.

  1660. Tuly, unjustified! When will the public bring this to a singer/entertainer competition and not a popularity contest. I too believe there are a lot of preteen votes out there who don't know what this is really about and are not qualified to judge. there should be an age limit. The one good thing to remember is that Pia will go on tour. Also there is no doubt whatsoever that some record company will pick her up and make her famous. She has the total package. Admittedly, this season has much more all around talent that ever before. At least eight superstars of the future.

  1661. To all the people who are saying she deserved it because she lacked in performing, does anyone remember Carrie Underwood?? She had the same problem…Gorgeous, amazing voice, but boring! And now look at all her success. That stuff comes with time. I thought this was a SINGING competition?! Apparently not anymore!

      • Wrong! The only diference is that Kari Underwood had a huge country western voting block in the mid-west to count on putting her thru. She did deserve to win though. Pia's brand of music just didn't have that wide range of appeal and it came back to bite her. However, her recording career will be huge. Right now there are essentially no great, active female ballad singer. So, she's coming along at just the right time to fill the void. Her first CD will be a mega hit!

  1663. I won't be very interested for the rest of the season or even in the future. Until the judges who know talent and music have a voice its a waste of time. 50 votes per phone? Comon! You better wake up fox or your show is history.

  1664. The judges have alot of control over this more than you realize. think about it you listen to one singer and your not quite sure if they did a great job so you wait to hear what hte Judges think what they say then persuades some to believe they nailed it or were not so hot. Sometimes you know with out a doubt like with Phia she had an amazing voice but most the others do too. This is a very very good competition they are all giving 110% singing their heart and soul in everything they do. We may not like a particular singer so we wont votre for them. I think we believed she was a shoe in and I forgot to vote for her and gave the others votes I thought needed it more.

  1665. Pia was clearly the most talented performer this year. The voting is a joke and as others have commented, probably dominated by teenage girls. I will stop watching, not because I'm acting like a baby because my singer didn't win, but because it is clear that this is no longer about talent. At this point, who cares who the teenage girls vote for? I have the right to watch what I want and since I don't agree with the way American Idol is run I'm going to vote with my feet and walk away…………….

  1666. How very sad. It was clear to everyone that Pia should win this year….. After so many years of the best candidates coming in second, this is indeed a shocker. Everyone thought she was safe, I guess, and voted for the underdog….

  1667. I AM ABOUT READY TO THROW MY HANDS UP ON IDOL. PIA WAS THE BEST ONE ON THE SHOW. GRANTED THIS YEAR HAS SOME OF THE GREATEST TALENT SINCE IT FIRST WENT ON THE AIR. EITHER STEFINO OR PAUL SHOULD HAVE LEFT NOT PIA. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN 2 SAVED SPOTS THIS YEAR. I KNOW THE JUDGES WERE AS UPSET AS I AM. I HOWEVER, DON'T THINK WE HAVE SEEN THE LAST OF PIA. WITH HER VOICE SHE WILL GO A LONG SAY.WAKE UP AMERICA AND VOTE OFF STEFINO OR PAUL NEXT WEEK. PLEASE LETS KEEP THE REMAINING 2 GIRLS.

    • I totally agree with you about getting rid of Paul or Stefano. My husband and I will turn the channel when Paul sings and I tolerate Stefano. Pia was always voted the highest rater of the bunch and was expected to go to the finals.

    • you're disgusting eppie fayne!!!you can not even write the correct name of stefano..go sour grape somewhere else..your juz jealous..if pia is good..then how come shes out?!? get it?bulok!!!

  1668. American Idol ceased being a "singing" competition for me when they made Casey and Paul part of the final 13. For the past few weeks I've put my television on mute when Paul performed because I thought his voice was that bad. And yet he remains. All he has to do is flash his teeth and the young girls vote in blocks to keep him on the show. The GOOD vocalists are being systemically eliminated. There is no reason for my continuing to watch this show.

    • I agree, Paul makes me sick. Nice to know I'm not the only one taking advantage of mute. I'VE HEARD MUCH BETTER SINGERS IN KAROAKE BARS.

      • youre both mean..how could you so insensitive..paul has feelings too..its not his fault for being still there .. he passed the audition..still there bec many believed his capacity.. everybody has a fair chance of winning the next american idol..they just wanted to win.. im not his fan but i think its not fair for him and other contestants to be judged wrongly..americans are MEAN!!

  1669. I don't get it. I was hoping to see Pia Toscano & Scotty going to final. Haily or Paul should have been eliminated. I don't understand how Americans can make such poor judjement. If Scotty & James also go home then I'm not watching it. Such a disappointment. As for Pia – you'll rock baby, don't stop singing, you are too good.

  1670. I think American voters are racist. Look at the contestants eliminated so far….as ethnic ground (Chinese, Latin American, African). No doubt, the competition is only between Haley, James & Lauren. Casey is not Handsome enough, the other one is Black and Stefano is Latin again. So there. American Idol sucks. Fox need to get their acts together or its the end of American Idol.Its no longer about talent…its all about money. More the voters more the cash….they dont care who wins.

    • Sometimes I feel like I'm watching an episode of GLEE when I watch AI with similar ethnic, physically challenged and gender groups included. Anyway, who will get to the finals now? With Pia gone it will most likely be "What me worry?" Alfred E. Neuman look-a-like Scotty. If any of the AI "powers that be" read these posts, please take note of what is being said here. CHANGE THE VOTING SYSTEM! It seems there is no accountability to it, and no one has a clue, except for maybe Ryan Seacrest, what the real numbers are. It lends itself to underhanded Hollywood manipulation because there are millions of dollars at stake. The truth will come out someday and there will be some who will feel used and disappointed because they unknowingly played along with this foolish voting system. 'Nuff said!

    • "Chinese, Latin, American, African"? I'm Italian, and so are Pia and Stephano. Jacob's still on the show. What's the problem?

  1671. NONONONONONONONONO!!!!! PIA is the BEST!!!! I am so mad I'm not watching the show again, unless they bring Pia or at least announce that she has a contract with record company, Steven Tyler said it best, America got it wrong!!!

  1672. I DO NOT INDERSTAND WHY EVERYONE IS SURPRISED THAT PIA LEFT IDOL. SHE HAS A AMAZING VOICE + SHE IS BEAUTIFUL BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO STAGE PRESENCE SHE IS BORING. SHE IS IDENTICAL LIKE CELINE DION. NICE TO LISTEN TO BUT NOT TO WATCH. U NEED SOMEONE ON STAGE WHO WILL MOVE YOU. PS WHO IS JENNIFERS STYLIST. BAD VERY BAD + SHE SHOULD NOT GET MAD OVER THIS, AMERICA WILL GET IT RIGHT.RANDY TALKS LIKE HE NEVER WHEN TO SCHOLL NO EDUCATION WHATSOEVER. I PREFER TYLER.

  1673. I wonder why when I called to vote for PIA, the lines were always busy!! Could it be possible the phones for PIA were off the hook??? I am so upset. The very Beautiful and Perfect voice of PIA IS GONE!!

    May God Bless PIA AND US WITH A BIG MUSICAL CONTRACT; SO WE CAN HEAR HER PERFECT VOICE!!! we know she is the BEST~~~~ I will miss her loveliness, and gracefulness on "AMERICAN IDOL!" PIA REPRESENTED A REAL AMERICAN IDOL in every way!! Her walk, talk, voice and attitude are the BEST!!

  1674. Why don't they have you vote for the person you DO NOT WANT to stay? Seems that would make more sense!?

  1675. I wonder why when I called to vote for PIA, the lines were always busy!! Could it be possible the phones for PIA were off the hook??? I am so upset. The very Beautiful and Perfect voice of PIA IS GONE!!

    May God Bless PIA ; WITH A BIG MUSICAL CONTRACT; SO WE CAN HEAR HER LOVELY VOICE!!!

  1676. I'm pretty much done with Idol. Until they can come up with a voting process like So You Think You Can Dance, I'm over it. These little tweenies and teenies voting for these guys because they think they are cute is a misjustice to the program. The judges should have some say. Paul should have been gone weeks ago followed by a couple other guys. Until there is improvement in the voting rules, I want no part of Idol.

  1677. Most of the posters here have it wrong. The teenboppers with their "power" (a zillion votes each) are also the ones who idolize their idol! That's what an "American Idol" is–someone who's idolized.

    I agree that the ones left are not my personal favorites, but you know the rules–he who gets the most votes, gets the prize.

    Maybe the judges next year will recall this incident & be more thoughtful in using their "save" so early. Personally I thinks it's hilarious that their obvious pet got sacked…

  1679. American Idol needs to do something about this!Pia should not have been voted off. This has become more of a popularity contest! American Idol please do something! Bring Pia back!

    • If they were to do something as you say about it that would show that this show is fixed as some keep wanting to put out there. She is a great singer and will go far!!!

  1680. We seem to be forgetting something very important. In life, there is something called cemistry. Each of us experiences feelings towards different people, according to that chemistry. This season's remaining contestants are very talented. The judges and those voting have to realize that it is now getting to the point that we are connecting more to one person or another. The talent is tremendous and the overall "star" is now what we're voting on. Each chooses his or her best connection to that next Jennifer Lopez or Stephen Tyler. The final results should be accepted gracefully, whether we agree with them or not.

  1681. Although Pia can sing she still needed to bring out more personality. As a singer that was my downfall for a long time and cost me so I can relate. Beautiful voice but she was not in my top 3 for this season. I have questioned myself on that too since I have usually been very Simon about judging. She will have a great career and grow as an entertainer. You don't have to win to make it and she will go far!!!!

  1682. I've noticed over the past seasons that the really talented participants get eliminated…the voters (mostly young) pick the "hottest", the "funkiest", the "coolest", the "oddest", but hardly ever…the most talented… You have finally lost me as a view…what's the point of having judges if the phone voters make the decision….??"

  1683. NO!!! america got it sooooo wrong. It is so disappointing seeing a really good singer like Pia go home so early in the competition. I do agree that alot of the voters are probably in the tween bracket. This season is looking like the Sanjia year. He was kept aroung much to long and alot of really talented people were sent home too soon. I think AI should change things up a little bit so things like this dont happen again in the future.

  1684. America needs to get a grip! The show must go on. Stop fussing over things that are not going to change. Pia has great singing ability but she can't perform end of story! Maybe she will learn this later on down the road, who knows. I say we all get on with it and give the others a chance. We still have some very good talent out there.

    • Are you seriously saying that Paul has a better voice than her? There's no way I would pay good money to go to his concert and listen to him screech for two hours.

  1685. America? You mean teeny bopper girls under the age of 16. Once again I am pissed. I think you should have to be at least 18 to vote. I'm a female well over 20 an am swearing off of Idol. Eliminate Pia? come on, seriously? Paul couldn't sing his way out of a paper bag, Lusk over sings, man in the Mirror was great. Durbin has major talent. I get tire of girls getting kicked off who can sing circles around the guys. What ever happened to Chris Allen? Oh yeah Adam Lambert was nominated for a Grammy. 2nd place is better. If it was actually based on talent, Pia should have made it to the finals.

  1686. I was soooo shocked last night about Pia's elimination!!!!it's just unreal! the girl had a super voice and presents herself well, all that needs a little work on is movement on stage but they're all in the same boat for that! she might not have won the contest but for sure she'll go far as a singer, I will buy her cds that's a promise!

  1688. Have to blame the judges for using the save so early Randy should have know better. The best signer in years goes home and all the teenagers are voting for guys that will never even be an opening act for PIA. I hope she starts recording songs today while the others are making fools out of themselves thinking they are better. Stephen or Jenifer have to get PIA started on a career that will be better than anyone else from the show. Knowing now who's controlling the votes I'll quit thatching and let those teenage texting freaks push Paul, Scotty and James to the finish line.

  1689. Makes no sense! Next season judges need more saves to eliminate this kind of thing happening. She is such a talented woman, to be eliminated before some of the others remaining is crazy!

  1690. I KNOW PIA WILL DO VERY WELL FOR HERSELF; BUT THIS WAS PURE INSANITY. LOOKING OVER THE PAST YEARS, ONE CAN SEE WHERE SIMILAR MISTAKES WERE MADE. THE PEOPLE, WHO WERE VOTED OFF, DID BETTER THAN THE WINNER, SO I CAN SEE THIS FOR PIA. BUT TRUTH BE SAID AMERICA SHOULD START LISTENING AND VOTE FOR THEIR FAVORITES.

  1691. i was really shocked bout the results, PIA eliminated? what's happening to AMERICA? this had happen twice! 1st with Casey, then now PIA?!! it's too early for PIA to be out of the competition. how do we cast our votes? by popularity? is that the mere sense of being an IDOL? think america! think!

  1692. America blew it, plain and simple. I was afraid the judges used their save too soon, and I was right. Pia should still be there instead of Casey, sorry. America has gotten it wrong way too many times, such as Katherine McPhee and Adam Lambert. Look how long they kept Sangia around.

    I'm done with Idol.

  1693. There are a lot of great singers in this country! Some get seen and some don’t. Pia is very fortunate to have been one of the lucky ones to have been given the opportunity to be seen by those who can further her career! Best of luck to Pia. She will be on tour with the top 11 this year and get more exposure and become seasoned, she is very lucky indeed. All the contestants have been talented, but unfortunately someone has to be voted off every week or there would be no winner. As far as AI this has become a popularity contest instead of a talent contest as that last few seasons have shown. Pia is in good company with previous contestants voted off that have gone farther than the AI winners ever could. Not everyone can be the most popular entertainer. Everyone has their fans that keep them going. If we keep flooding the industry with shows like this there are bound to be winners that never amount to anything other than maybe a one hit wonder. Whatever happened to hard work and perseverance to advance and make it? Anyway, I wish them all well, it takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd and stand out there for the criticism from everyone.

  1694. I won't be watching the show after the elimination of Pia last night. True talent such as Pia's is very rare and much more entertaining that a 60+ old man running around on stage trying to act 16 again? Last night's show was very disappointing and I lost alot of respect for the show last night!!! I sure hope to hear from Pia again on the radio, T.V., itunes, etc. She is in a league way above the rest. TOO BAD America!!!

  1695. …some food for thought: Go to itunes…download samples of "all the 9"….and, pray tell me….Who records the best?….Pia or Paul? That'll show you 'JUST HOW WRONG" they got it last night. Surely to goodness…No one was as shocked as Paul was…He had to be!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Agreed! All you have to do is listen, and not watch! Music's all about "listening".

  1696. I am upset by how the judges acted! Stefano must have felt like a piece of crap. Let's face it, everybody has to go some time. I'm suprised that Jacob and Paul are still in the game. Even Casey! He was voted off and has not seen the bottom 3 since?!?!? If Scotty wins I quit watching. He should be in country idol. This is supposed to be POP. But whatever. Haley HAS to slow up on that graveling. If you ask me the final 2 should be James and Lauren. Even though Lauren rides more on country she is also very diverse.

    • This is a singing contest that involves being able to entertain your audience as well while you are singing. If it isn't suppose to involve country songs and singing than why does Idol have a country week in the program every year since the beginning of the show. Get your head on straight and appreciate all types of music! That's why they want the singers singing all forms so only the best will survive!

  1697. I think America did get it wrong. Paul should have been the one to go home. He really can't sing in my opinion. I love all the judges the year but I think they need to calm it down a little on showing their feelings when someone gets voted off. I think they really made Stefano feel bad , like he is the one that needed to go home. OK enough said.

  1698. I think pia was sent home because many people think she is boring–same songs every week and you can tell she thinks she is a model not a singer–and the way she dresses is not for idol–no personality—i like casy but singing through your teeth?—i like james and scotty -the best– but-there will never be another season like the one adam lambert was on—even though james is good and i am voting for him—-adam is great!

  1699. I couldn't believe it when they announced that Pia was no more!! She has an absolutely beautiful voice. I knew the cuts would be tough this year as I believe it to be the best Idol yet. I really thought it would be Haley, Stefano or Paul. I am very impressed with this years judges too. Jennifer and Tyler have been so sensitive to the singers and I believe Randy has softened too. I was a little worried when Simon wasn't coming back, I really enjoyed him.

  1700. I ALSO THINK THE PERSON ABOVE ME IS RIGHT—THEY MADE STEVENO FEEL BAD—MORE THAN WE KNOW—PAULA WOULD NOT OF BEEN LIKE THAT!!

  1701. All singers were great but did the judges have to embarrass Stefano by their comments. It appeared that they thought he should have been eliminated instead of Pia. I felt really bad for Stefano after the judges comments. Please do not make the contestants feel this way. They cannot all win.

    • The judges are all music industry insiders who actually know what it takes to make it as a big recording star. They were genuinely shocked at last night's outcome because Stephano should have been eliminate before Pia. That's just a fact! They knew it and the vast majority of the viewing audience knew it as well. Even the audience in the auditorium booed when Pia was announced as being eliminated. Do want want to scolled them as well as the judges for being correct?

  1702. Pia should of never been hauled off the stage. she should of went to the finals. IMO of course. she has everything a star needs including glamour. She knows and we know, she'll be a star that we'll all see and read about. Right now she probably wants to get on with it but has to stay with the show for most of the year.

  1703. We have TOP 11 WINNERS!!! So you know it is HURT time from now on. Pia has the most perfect voice. Scotty will probably win. THEY ALL should have great careers. The make the music money makers today look like they should audition for American Idol. No fault to the program, except this multiple voting disaster, Idol is in the hurt locker now.

    • I am so disappointed that Pia was sent home, that should never have happened. Casey should never have been saved when he did, it was too early in the show to save anyone, and now that save should have been for Pia. but i hope that she reads this, when one door closes, it may hurt, but another door will open that is even bigger, and Honey that something is coming sooner than you think. I wish the best for idol but i am so done with it now, I just can't watch it anymore, it's like a big joke now.

      • It's a given that most everyone agrees that the judges used their save much too early in the competition. Big mistake on their part. Now that mistake's come home to roost at Pia's expense.

  1704. America got it so wrong!!! I think there needs to be a big revamping in the voting process. Steven Tyler hit the nail on the head after the show by saying……..guys aren't voting…..girls are and the are voting for the guys!!! It's not a singing competition – it is a popularity show…… I don't know if I am even going to watch the rest of the season………what for – to see some no talent guy win just because the teeny bopper girls think he's cute!!!

    • What should happen is one of the eight losers left should step up, and say they want to go in Pia,s place!!! You could see it on their faces….they know they al suck compared to her, especially Casey. Too bad they wasted the save on him. Unbelievable.

  1705. The show should consider giving the judges a small percentage of the vote. Maybe then the teeny boppers will not take over. Something needs to be done.

    Then there were the 2 musical guests. With all the great ex-idols out there who have fantastic voices and can actually entertain…this is who they chose? That second one was so disgusting. I cannot believe this is what music has become, and what most audiences like to see.

    Now what about Constantine's singing of Unchained Melody? What a travesty and screech fest of a beautiful song. AI could have had a great rendition of this song by Clay Aiken, but they ignore him. Perhaps they fear he would steal the show as he did on the AI5 finale?

  1706. I'm tired of the judges (except for Randy) praising all the contestants. J-Lo always butts in when Randy tries to critique a performance. Pia definitely should NOT have been eliminated.

    • All the judges have been way too nice, they're bending over backwards to be positive and upbeat, but you need to give constructive criticism too. Simon made the show interesting, not just syrupy sweet. Pia was the best of the girls…I'm not watching any more, why care?

  1707. Serves the judges right to be disappointed. Pia has the voice of three Casey's yet they chose to use the save for him in the first few weeks.

  1708. PIA is gone. Get over it. She is BORING and was never going to be the next American Idol. The judges did her a disservice telling how great she is all the time. When they should have told her fantasic voice and beautiful but an American Idol is NOT BORING. Move put something into the performance nobody wants to look at your tonsils when singing. Jacobs next.

    • you're right on! she's pretty, good voice but not exceptional or memorable, actually forgettable. steven tyler gave her the perfect comment like a million guys in a million bars were rooting for her..if simon was there, he would probably say it like it is, PIA is boring, unexceptional. sorry.

      • This is precisely why I never voted for Pia..she is gorgoues, can sing better than anyone I have ever heard, but she makes me want to fall asleep. She was so boring to watch. Could not imagine a whole concert of that. I am sorry to see her go, though. I thought she would be in it until the end. I always said the end will be Pia and James with James winning. I also agree something has to be done with the voting…..Dancing with the Stars do not have these problems and they limit the amount of votes from each email and phone line. Why can't American Idol do the same???

      • No doubt she is pretty but she does not have the stage performance. Her voice is good but she looks so stiff in her legs like she is scared . I really thought she would pick it up with this last song , but all she did was take a short stroll around the judges and she was back standing again.

    • Theresa, I don't know what kind of music you're in to, but the end result of the music industry's success rests with CD sales. An artist does not have to have great stage presence in order to stack one hit record after another. There are plenty of top recording artists that are boring on stage. But, that doesn't stop them from selling millions of albums. Like it or not, Pia is destined to be the biggest future star of this group. Remember Jennifer Hudson.

      • GaryR: The record company's success depends on CD sales, but the artist's success depends on touring and various endorsements [shampoo and cosmetics or cars, cameras etc.]. If you don't endear yourself to the public, you're screwed.

  1709. America sure got it wrong this time!! Unbelievable!!!! Casey, Paul, or Jacob should have went home, but Pia? Come on!

    • I AGREE – PIA SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE HOME LAST NIGHT – I JUST HOPE SHE GETS A RECORD CONTRACT AND MAKES IT BIG AFTER THIS!!

  1711. Last night's results are totally shocking and seem unfair. While not my favorite, I like Pia too and expected her to go to the finals. However, the rest of the contestants are very talented as well. They all deserve credit so let's not take it away from the rest of them.

    Pia is a winner already and will go on to fame and fortune which is the objective of all of these fine performers. Because of that, the remaining contestants all deserve support too. Let's not desert them. With so much talent in the field this year, you all know that each week's elimination from this point on will be a heart-breaker for many viewers.

  1712. I was really angry over Pia's departure. She was the best singer of the whole bunch. She also had the looks to go with her voice. I cannot understand why she was let go. I sure wont watch the remaining shows. This did it for me.

  1713. They have to be joking, Pia is the one who will have a career, she is the whole package. How she could be eliminated just goes to show the competition is an absolute joke. I don't go along with the judges, and don't believe a word they say.No worries Pia, get that CD of your's out there girl, you are the one who will rock the world with your superb voice.I won't bother watching anymore, because it is a rip off contest with no credibility.

  1714. As far as I am concerned, American Idol blew it last night. There have been several theories put forth to explain such a know-nothing vote, but that really doesn't matter to me personally any longer, as I have watched my last American Idol telecast.

  1715. I think they need to do a recount–I really think there is a mess up somewhere–Pia should not have been eliminated– something is wrong!!!!

  1716. @Jan, no way will I watch the rest of this American Idol. It is a joke, totally.

  1717. I think there was a major mistake made voting Pia off….she is awesome,talented, graceful and everything you would want in a a pop artist. I am not going to be as excited about watching the show.

    Pia we love you!!!

    R

  1718. I think that they are looking for a male american idol. I hope they pick the right one.

  1719. American Idol has to make changes in their voting criteria next season.I seriously doubt it will happen. I'm not intrested in AM Idol anymore for this season.

    Pia has the most perfect voice.

    All peolple who don't agree are the once who voted her off. They don't know what good singing is about.

  1720. The results of this week's elimination of Pia are not simply shocking, but scandalous. It points to a skewed system of voting which we have noted over the past three seasons, for sure. Its a documented fact that a large segment of the voting bloc are christians and primarily young women voting for hot males. That may not be bad, but it does skew outcomes. Producers need to consider fair-plan alternatives in voting. Thank you for listening.

  1721. Next week, please get rid of either Casey, Paul or James. Casey and Paul are just lousy. I guess James could use some money to pin his ears back….they just look ridiculous. It's not only a singing competition…you have to look the "IDOL" part. Pia definitely took care of that part of the competition better than most of who is left.

  1722. When I watch American Idol, I listen to the in-depth of the vocals…how high/low their notes are. “Idols” must have the pipes and be able to sing the notes, as well as choose the songs that are best for their vocals. The performance piece of it will come (those who think she was boring in performance). America all I can say, if you have an ear for music, you have to agree that Pia has the pipes and can hit the notes. SHE is the best and should have made it as one of the finalist. She is “American Idol”. It is NOT about how pretty/handsome you are. HELLO!!!! I picked two others that could have gone last night and Pia was NOT one of them. She will go far and have a contract if she doesn’t already. You go girl…you are GREAT and have a God given talent.

  1723. very sad to see pia go….one of the best. wish the saved had not been used so early, pia deserved it more.

  1724. AMERICA GOT IT SOOOOOO WRONG. I'm still in shock. I thought for sure she would WIN Idol. The only way I can reason it is by saying everyone thought everyone would vote for Pia, so they voted for someone else. It's the only way I can justify it.

  1725. RATINGS!! DUH!!. Although all the comments here regarding the injustice of the voting system are correct, AI will not change it. Why? The CONTROVERSY generates so much more publicity and interest in the show than the trickle effect of the few thousand that stop watching.

    Of course the FAIR system is either the one phone or one computer gets one vote, or even the sytem of voting for your top 3 (again once per phone or computer)–much like the Heisman or national football polls. But then there wouldn't be the CONTROVERSY that drives up the ratings!

    NOW, WHAT MAKES ME MAD!! I actually understand the deviousness of the producers to drive up their ratings and thus their Advertiser dollars–And it's FUNNY that the silly judges unknowingly play into by lapping High Praises onto all degrees of the performances. But Why AM I Mad?!–The producers will encourage Ryan Seacrest to BLAME US VIEWERS for creating the controversy by our "lack of voting for our favorites"!!–The old Blame the Victim (us viewers) ploy!! GRRR!!

    Can you imagine if we voted for our US President in this same fashion where the most naive and underemployed (youngsters) non-productive members of our society determined who would lead our military and industrial forces?! Ridiculous! Grrr!

    • Ryan Seacrest is the one who should be voted out. He comes down the stairs acting like he is the star.

      • Multi-million $$$ contract and he knows he'll be back next week. That kinda means he is the star.

  1726. Not at all. Laura Alaina's performance was as usual mediocre, but she seems to be getting the votes. At least Aretha Franklin isn't feeling any threat from her performance on Wednesday.

  1727. the show has lost it's biggest talent ever when Pia left, I was a huge fan of hers and voted 10 times for her this week. the show will not be the same without her. sign her to a recording album so I can buy it. you're the best Pia!

  1728. Pia gets sent home and Paul isn't even among the bottom three? Who is doing the voting? This week's results were a travesty!

  1729. Pia is the traditional All American Sweetheart that evidenced to the world a great deal of class, sophistication, beauty,and extraordinary talent. I think society punished her because she is a traditional artist that lacks 21st centuries trends……tatoos, body piercings, trendy clothing. Pia is a role model for this generation to look up to. A class act. What a shame the votes were not there.

  1730. American Idol definitely got it wrong! The results totally floored me when Pia got voted off. They need to change the way the voting is done, you can’t rely on young girls calling in to make the decision of who stays and who goes, at some point the judges should have a say. American Idol just lost many watchers.

  1731. WHOA!! America sure got it wrong this week…Pia eliminated? NO NO NO!! Should have been Jacob!!

  1732. Until the whole voting system is changed the "twixt teens" will control the vote. "Daddy, can I have ten cell phones?" That is the between teens cry. And is must be working, to a large extent. Pia has a wonderful voice but appeals to the older vote and the masculine vote. Yes, I know we saw the girl next to Christian Slater saying her favorites were Lauren and Pia, but she is the exception. Somehow there is going to have to be a fool proof sign in method to screen votes. Don't ask me what that would be – or else they are going to have to eliminate the "whole America" voting thing. I know this is the principle of AI, but it is not working!!! Help – this will be the undoing of the show; look at the number of people in the above comments section that say they will not watch the show anymore! Help!!!

  1734. It was absolutely crazy that Pia was sent home. Paul McDonald has the worst performances almost every week, yet he does not get sent home. Obviously America has been listening to too much cRAP, and don't know what an outstanding voice sounds like. Pia had it all, and the voters threw her to the dogs. What a shame. I hope she comes back and burns the voters and becomes a great professional, just like Jennifer Hudson did. I and everyone else I know are pulling for Pia. I can't wait for her first million seller album. It can't be far off before it is released.

  1735. These are the best & most compassionate judges…they have no reason to be angry at others about losing Pia though! Their system of voting encourages people to vote, not for the best singers as voters think the best will go through, but their 2nd or 3rd favorites. Also, unlike Simon, the judges aren't honest enough…after the contestants sang you would have thought, from their comments, that they were all equal & they are NOT…Paul and Scotty are not in the other's League…if you shut your eyes they wouldn't have a chance!

  1736. I can't believe the best talent has gone home! I only have myself to blame because I have been a happy sideline judge for years now, never voting! I know hard to beleive, but never again!

    The talent this year is the best it has ever been on this show, therefore I knew each week would be hard to say goodbye but…it should not have been Pia.

    BTW-Love the new judges! Steven is hilarious and Jennifer is great. Still love ya too Randy!

  1737. I was totally shocked!! I have assumed all along that Pia would win the title of American Idol!! At the very least I assumed she would be in the top 3. This is horrible!! American Idol needs to come up with a better way of voting. I strongly feel that every voter should get one vote. I don't know how that can be accomplished; but, there are very smart technicians out there who can figure this out. I had hoped that was going to happen this year. If it had, Pia would still be in the running. And, I am sick of hearing Ryan announce the number of votes and say that "x" number of people voted last night. Surely he realizes there are about 1/4 or 1/5 of that number who are voting multiple times. Ryan is a whole other discussion. I get so sick of him acting like the show is all about him. Anyway, come on American Idol!! Create a way that everyone who is voting gets one vote.

      • That's funny. He and Randy are the only original cast members left. Even the bandleader is new. Idol is the most popular show on TV. Yeah. he ruins it. LOL

  1738. Y'll need to simmer!! geez! America voted,this was the result,someone had to go. They are all good and may the best voice win. We all have a favorite. Remeber the judges say they are "looking for the whole package". So yeah Pia had a power house voice but did not put on the show. Ballads are beautiful but the crowd get gets it better when you know the song and and can sing and bob your head,clap and has excitment a little excitment would have been nice. Paul had that in his prefomance you cannot deny that!. I am sure the fans at home thought so too, so did scotty!!!!. It's going to keep getting hard this season is full of all differant talent. Randy-Jen, not so such rudeness to the other contestants when someone goes home, not too classy you did your job by picking the best now America needs to do theirs. How can America get it wrong someone has to go each week, thats the name of the game right. I felt bad for Steffano with your reactions, he is up giving his all too and America kept him. Kinda Like the Daughtry moment!!!!. You used the save on the right guy Casey. Really?? your gonna say your mad? WOW!! You have eight other singing their hearts out!!. My opinion you now, should be giving positive feed back to all for them to push forward… Keeping your personal opinions off the air. If you are not watching the show because your mad at results the change the channel.. Sheesh!!!!

  1739. It was much to soon for Pia to go, however, there's only going to be one left standing in the end and I don't believe it would have been her. I hope its Scotty, but who knows who it will be with all the talent on the Idol stage this year? And enough with the mean comments (above) on how the contestants look; are some of you people still in Junior High School? There's something good that could be said about everyone in the competition; so let's focus on that!

  1740. It is so hard to vote sence each and everyone is so great , i cried along with them , i really like scotty, i wish good luck to each of them.

  1741. My husband and i will quit watching American Idol…

    A show about searching for talent?? and someone like Pia is VOTED off??? what a sham. Best talent to come along in such a long time …..they should have one more save coming for sure…this should not have happened! A SHAME!

  1742. I think the crazy preteens and teems are tipping the scales. Pia should have won Idol not be eliminated. I am sorely disgusted by the whole elimination thing from last night. Judges should have kept their one vote for last night.

  1743. No America got it wrong! Pia should not have been eliminated for two reasons.. One the save should have been for times like this, and, more importantly, America felt that PIA was so SAFE that she didn't need there vote! My prediction is, instead of voting for her, they voted for someone else they really wanted to stay on board, thinking that PIA didn't need the vote. What a shame and quite upsetting. Stefano or Scotty should have went.. Scotty talk his tune, can only perform country! Yes I know he sang Elvis, guess what, he is a Rock Johnny Cash..the same every week. the true artists up there with charisma, stage personality as well as great voices are: Paul, Hailey, James and Casey

  1744. AMERICAN!

    IS IT REALLY A “AMERICAN” tthat we have grown to love? It becoming so superficial.

    You want to keep it so traditional, and you know what I mean. I heard that “American Idol” was Prejudice before I ever saw it. This was the first the time I watch it from start to finish. You got rid of the best singers: NAMIA, THIA, and now PIA. This is craze!

    And of course I knew something was wrong when you put JACOB up there and said he was in the top bottom. HE IS THE DEEPEST SINGER UP THERE, Along with PIA and SCOTTY. The best singers who would have made it the finals should be: PIA, JACOB AND SCOTTY they are the best. “American Idol” is a bush of crap!

    Even a deaf Man can hear that PIA can sing.

    I will not ever watch “American Idol” again! I am watching the new show, “VOICE” maybe they will not be so bias.

  1745. I voted the whole 2hrs for Pia… Thats y i really think American Idol is a piece of s***!!! Im so done with this show… No more Idol for me!!!!

    • It's very likely that anyone who was a fan of Thia or Naima switched their votes to Lauren or Haley.

  1746. OH c'mon now.. she was excellent but doubt she would have made #1. Her voice ..excellent but no stage presence, no real style of her own! Honestly the only ones that do are: Paul, James and Casey.

      • James for sure but Paul. You could of planted more seeds on his pants and they would have started growing on the stage . Ugh lol

  1747. Not all that surprised. I didn't expect Pia to be one of the top two anyway. Nice voice, beautiful girl, but boring. She's another Celine Dion and really who needs that! I know the judges were shocked, but they could use a little self-control. How are Jacob and Stefano supposed to feel with Jennifer and Randy wailing on about how tragic it was and America got it wrong.

      • Why is that that when the judges were deliberating about whether to use a save on Casey, they did not say "what if" in a case like tonight. They should have thought about the Jennifer Hudson/Daughtery incidents and held on to it. They knew America would come unglued if Pia would get voted off too early. Did they really want to take the risk of America stop watching the show because another injustice happened again like in years past? They should have let Casey go, knowing he had health problems and may not even be able to handle all of the work, hours, and pressure and let him get picked up by someone else (if they wanted him).

  1748. The elimination of the supremely talented Pia Toscano was a horrific mistake, and a refection of the infantilism and outright vulgarity of American popular taste. I would encourage the remaining contestants to go on strike from the show until there is a way of rectifying this outrage. If not, I and thousands of others will no longer watch the show or participate in the voting. We will leave you to your next middling sexpot doofus who can screech louder than anyone else

  1749. Pia sent home was a real shocker! Since we can't vote here in Canada, we know we can't "blame Canada" for this outcome, eh? Anyway, I surely expected Stefano to go home last night, or Casey whose performances have started to go down-hill since he got saved by the judges! I'd like to believe the show isn't "fixed," so can only assume the vast majority of voters are the ones suggested by our host bloggers. Pia's elimination, in the long run, will likely serve to be a career booster, think about Jennifer Hudson, for example!

  1750. I pray that some producer has enough brain cells to launch Pia's career. As a 42 year old mother of 3, I recognize what a complete package she is – ulta-talented, gorgeous and even modest. We love you Pia!

  1751. I don't think it was appropriate how the judges reacted. Judges are suppose to be neutral, just there to give advise. They made it seem like the rest of the contestants weren't suppose to win. Sure be surprised, but they were devastated. By their reaction I guess it would of been better if Jacob or Stefano would have left. and why not just include everyone else!

    • It was their fault for using their only save on someone that nobody wanted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  1752. There are so many of you complaining and threating to stop watching, however eveyone has their own opinion and as the vote went is pretty much what I saw and agree with. I have said from the beginning the male talent was greater than the female talent. With that being said I do agree Pia could have lasted a bit longer (but not much). From Winner down the remaining votes should go as follow:James, Casey, Scotty, Stefano, Haley, Paul, Jacob and Lauren goes next.

  1753. Judges need to cease making comments on how American puplic is getting all wrong. They did a good job finding top eleven. Their comments so far during the show are all trying to influence votes. Judges it is not working. The purpose of American Idol is for the American public to choose. It doesn't matter how the vote comes out it is correct. A lot of people were unhappy with the Obama vote also. Get over it judges you are not in control the public is. Taking jabs at the American public on TV is only making people do the opposite that your are trying to influence your way. I think the producers of American Idol should demand that the judges apologize for their comments to the shows fans. Did not the producers learn that negative comments from Simon Cowell started the websidte vote for the worst. Come on judges do not ruin a very good show.

    • At this point would it really matter? I think it's time to move on and get ready for next week.

  1755. VOTING SCANDAL!! Yes, it's time to kick around the conspiracy theory several of you have mentioned regarding the busy signals and such on Pia's line and even on poor Thia's line the previous week. But first, let me refer the conspiracy theory haters to my more reasonable commentary (#23 on page 35 above here or previous page depending on the timing).

    WHAT IF?! There really are bad glitches in the telephone voting system (online may be more accurate, but I suppose all technology has glitches). With all the dropped calls and wrong phone numbers we've all experienced in regular life, or websites that crash from overuse—-it really isn't that hard to believe that there could be serious glitches in a voting system that relies on 50 million votes on various sites and phone numbers in a 2 hour period!!

    And do you think American Idol or their "super accurate 'bean counters'" would be forthcoming to admit the errors and that the voting system has had egregious errors?! Think of the trouble the producers would be in with Game Show Regulators (also why Pia can't be miraculously saved)! And the scandal would rub off on the Advertisers! CONSPIRACY LOVERS LISTEN!!–If COKE can keep their recipe secret enough to retain #1 status forever, and car companies like FORD can keep 50mpg and 100mpg cars off the market for decades to protect their "old school" lines of 20 and 30mpg cars, don't you agree that they can protect a VOTING SCANDAL that would otherwise cause millions of American and worldwide AI watchers to hate their products??!! I need to see some Conspiracy Theory backlash. Agree or Disagree?

    • Coondog, I think you've sniffed out the situation pretty good. And if we never hear from you again–Well, that's how Coke and Ford handle troublemakers. There'll be no more talk of Voting Scandals!

  1756. Well, surprise, surprise!! American voters got it wrong again. No, I did not vote for Pia, but there is no way she should have been eliminated lat night.

    Stefano didn't look too happy, as I think he knows he's the one who should have gone home. Still, why the hell is Paul still there?? If this is teenagers, then this is going to continue and the rest of us will stay away from AI.

    I seriously think that they should NOT let the public vote, as we always end up with those who never make it, in the real world.

    I'm sure that Pia will have a contract by now. She definitely has the voice. All the best to her!

    Slainte!

  1757. The judges were very unprofessional last night at the end of the show. When Pia was eliminated, they acted in extremely poor taste.

      • i totally agree with you here… stephano shld ve been allowed his moment..Jennifer who thot he did well suddenly became angry with the result of the vote n openly insulted Stephano n the others by saying Pia did't deserve to go… So who deserves to go??? Come on!!!! All dis drama is not necessary pls!!!!

      • The judges were more shocked than anyone else in the audience. They are industry insiders and have a much keener eye for professionally qualified talent than the voting public. Their reactions just went to prove what an incredible injustice was leveled at miss Toscano.

      • Yea i agree i thought they were very rude. Jennisfer is the one who liked him so much the night before. You can't have your cake and eat it too. Right?

    • I too agree with you. I am so unimpressed with the way the judges – nay, the show! – handled the results. I think Stefano should be apologized to.

  1758. i cant beleive, pia went home? she was good but she was warned , to shake her self out of ballot music, and she did do so ! but i guess the voter didnt like her style of music? i think scotty good and i am not a teen bopper any more. i like lauren and james when he not try to be adam lambert! i cant stand the growl grinding one with the curly hair!

    • the judges have made a mistake but, this is a show people love to watch as there is nothing else to watch on tv for the amazing amount of money u pay, but Pia should not be gone, she is one of the best along with lauren and james. The American people have made a mistake, Love u Pia.

  1759. i am still bummed out about American Idol letting go of Pia Toscano!! She was one of the best there!! WHAT ITS WRONG WITH AMERICA!!!! THERE IS GOT TO BE SOME MAJOR MISTAKE!! PLEASE RECHECK THE VOTES!!

  1760. American Idol is ruined for me now and a few friends. Pia has the best female vocals but needed advice on how to move on the stage. Never did I imagine she would be eliminated. To bad the judges used their one save. Two bad the judges do not continue to give constructive criticisms. Casey was the worst vocals last night. The bearded guys need to go!!!!!!!!

    • I'm Canadian & visiting in the USA – was totally shocked that Pia got the boot so to speak. I voted for her. So disappointed & I agree Casey needed to go. That was a wasted save. Shocking indeed for the whole show.

  1761. somehow, there has to be a way to bring Thia back in the competition.

    I think that there must have been a mistake in the count. someone Please bring Thia back

  1762. What a shock! Can't believe America got it wrong again. I was looking forward to watching Pia sing for the title in a few weeks. Haley, Paul or Stefano should have went. Guess it is not the same with the judges. They blew their save as well.

  1763. Last night really prouved it was idol not talent…

    Pia is top three at least…I`m more than dissapointed in america and will stop watching the show.Had lots of fun with this years cast and singers but last night was totally horrific…first of all that DIDI something halfed dressed on stage was more than scary…Katy Perry`s husband was more then not funny and finally Pia kicked out was the cherry on top of the sunday…BULL for the rest of the season

    Very Very dissapointed fan from Quebec Canada…

  1764. I think Pia is the whole package, the looks and THE most amazing voice I have heard in such a long time, she will have an amazing future no matter the result was, it's just crazy she was voted out. Go figure what the public expect and want,take it from the profesionals like Randy Jennifer and Steven they were in total shock.

    Pia you know you are going to be a sensational STAR, many contestance of American Idol who did'nt win still made it big, you will be beyond anyone has seen you out there and the recording companies will be hammering to sign you up.

    Go girl fly

  1765. If Jacob, Paul and Casey were real men, they would publicly repudiate their right to continue as American Idols on the next show in deference to the genuine beauty and talent of a Real American in the form of a woman named Pia!

  1766. outragious!…is half of America tone deaf?…I think so…sometimes even the judges are not hearing the obvious..Did anyone hear the out of tune drum during Scotties preformance?….That was really bad…I gues he was able to tune it out…I wasnt..Get real people its not the face it's the voice!

  1767. PIA should not have gone home. Ryan failed to announce the amount of votes AGAIN. In addition, Iggy Pop was a disgrace to AMERICA.

    Thank you

    • They need to pass an ordinance: Male pop stars over the age of 60 must not be allowed to perform shirtless on stage.

      • They were hoping that half of America would change channels before the "Seeya Pia" moment.

  1768. I think the judging should be 60% judges, 40% public. Pia was the BEST singer, and shouldn't have been voted off. This is a SINGING contest, not a POPULARITY contest, and the judges have more experience and knowledge. Therefore, they should have a greater say. Two seasons ago Adam Lambert was definitely the most talented, and he didn't win. I have decided to tune out the rest of this season, as I have lost all interest in the fairness of the rules of the game.

    • Now that would be a true statement about Adam , yes he should of won Idol . He is a great singer and has fantastic stage performance. Omg the kid rocks!!!

      • I am a huge Adam Lambert fan. I also love Susan Boyle. I love watching all the talent shows. I think the voting system needs to be changed. Maybe use something similar to Dancing with the stars.

  1769. Come on people. Does anyone actually believe that Paul, Casey, or Jacob have better, more quality voices than Pia Toscano? This is undeniably the biggest upset in American Idol's history by a long way. Maybe she's not everyone's cup of tea on stage, but this IS essentially a vocal contest. Right? Voting for people because of the way they look, dress, or type of music they like to sing is WAY beside the original point of the show. It's a singing competition first! Pia, obviously has one of the best and most trained voices to come along on Idol in the past ten years. 9th place? There's something definitely amiss with the way the public votes here. Regardless of what happened to miss Toscano last night, her future in the recording industry is destined to be huge. There are producers fighting over first dibs on her debut album right now. This is the same sinerio as the Jennifer Hudson upset, but on steroids. Watch for Pia's CD to be a hit in about 18 months.

    • Yea but Gary the deal is they have some stage performance. It's not all about the pipes. She will move on to record but shes not gonna bust out any dance moves to go along with it unless she has some kind of training. Hopefully she will get some help in that department. Singing was never her problem as the judges stated over and over again.

  1770. I think America got it right. There is no denying Pia has a beautiful voice, but for me she just doesn't have the X factor that i have seen in a few of the other contestants. At least we know they are not voted for on their looks. Come on America bring someone a bit different into the recording industry.

    • thankyou for what you just said!!! Thankyou!!! That's exactly the word i was looking for, she lacks the X FACTOR!!!! Enough already pls… she ll do well in future i hope, but let the others ve their shot cos they deserve it…

    • I think America got it right as well. Personally, I do not think Pia was so fabulous! Sure, I do agree there are others on the show now that should have gone before her, but I do not think she has the "complete package" that we look for. You can blame the tweeners, the conspiracy theories, the housewives, the whomevers…but honestly, I was glad to see Pia outta there! I cast my vote, and it counted. And if you don't vote, seriously, don't complain! Besides…I'm sure Pia already has a recording contract and will be buying her own Gwen Stefani inspired outfits soon.

      • She gave Pia those parachute pants , that was not a good idea. Didn't those go out with the 80's? lol

  1771. The very early elimination of Pia pushes me to not watch the show any longer. The fact that only women have been getting elimiated is evidence that the voting is being done by teenage girls. There is no way to stop that so I think Idol needs to consider having the judges score results like in Dancing with the Stars and combine the vote for a fair result. Thank you. I'm really mad about this particular result as she is terrific.

  1772. The show is called American Idol. America votes, and their favorites are either safe or eliminated. That's exactly what happened last night. What I don't understand is why the judges were overly dramatic about Pia being eliminated and that Stefano was made to look like the undeserving contestant that should have gone? Like I said America voted. I think it was a little over the top and that Stefano should have had more congrats.

    • I absolutely agree 150%! I can't imagine what Stefano was thinking about the judges reaction on Pia being voted off! How about a little more class – whether you agree with the results or not. Shame on the judges and on the show.

  1773. I was very disappointed in the public's decision to send Pia home. True she needed a little help in her presentations but all the contenders lack a little bit in that area. I just think it was wrong and the producers need to step in and correct this very big mistake.

  1774. What happened last night was a tragedy. Pia was the whole package.

    The real problem with the show is the voting. Votes should be cast for the person who should go, not "your favorite". If voters had to pick the person who should go, Stephano, Paul or Casey would be gone. Don't get me wrong, the all have talent, but James and Pia really stood out all season. I may not tune in any longer. This goofy voting is becoming ridiculous.

  1775. Obviously, AI has hit the jackpot this year as far as talent goes. Someone is going to be upset every week from now on. But, having said that, I do feel America got it wrong this week. Paul, Casey, Jacob or Stefano all could have left this week with out quite as much upset. It's annoying & I (sort of) understand why some people say that they won't watch anymore, like my husband, but, like my husband, I wonder how many complainers are actually voting. I vote for my fave. i wouldn't comment if I didn't vote. Good luck to all the singers still on the show.

  1776. Ok r u people crazy Pia gone home no way, this is just plain mean, how could the producers and the judges and Ryan let this happen, my husband is so very upset Pia should have been in the top 2 no way is this rite u people need to fix this and get Pia back or else this show is a big joke, but Pia ur out fit was so ugly 2 why in the world did u wear that thing and thay bizzard thing on ur neck ughhhhhhh. But in all fairness Pia u should still be on that stage something went wrong. Good luck

  1777. I use to really enjoy this show, but after last nights results ???????

    What a shame that popularity wins over true real talent.

    These result truly deminish this show.

    Pia should've won this competition hands down.

    She definitly has the best voice–but not a rocker-

    who wins.

    There should be another way of voting.

    • There is: vote for the worst performance! The one with the most votes is gone.

      • Bad idea. Invisibility in voterville is crushing enough for these young dreamers; express rejection would be unbearably cruel.

  1778. OK, I agree.Only girls are being voted off. Another all male finale. Something has to change about voting. teen girls have cell phones and are texting in multiple votes on their crush. This is ridiculous and is going to do two things. One, give us an American Idol that is based on teen girl crushes and and Two,take the show down. I'm pissed because this is the life's of these girls and its not fair whats so ever. So AI need to change voting somehow…

  1779. Best singer, best talent in the competition has been eliminated.Overkill by teen girl voters and wives and girlfriends who don't want their mates oogling Pia. Prediction-Pia will have a huge career and will outsell all remaining contestants.Good luck Pia, you don't need it though, you're the best.

  1781. Yesterday's blog in here… was a good prediction of Pia's demise … some giggly, goofy boppers were trashing her big time …and it was like we they needed to get rid of Pia so their teen crush could win… I AGREE, THE JUDGES NEED TO MAKE THE DECISION… AND WHEN SOMETHING AS TRAGIC AND WRONG AS WHAT HAPPENED WITH PIA LAST EVENING, THE JUDGES SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO OVER-RIDE THE VOTE. AMERICAN IDOL ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO CORRECT THE INJUSTICE DONE TO PIA … AND THE VERY POSSIBILITY THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A GRAVE TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION NOT ALLOWING THE VOTES FOR PIA TO BE RECORDED COULD HAVE ABSOLUTELY HAPPENED!

    • Tragic? Injustice? Grave Malfunction? i applaud your passion, i really do – but could u put it in perspective. i have the news on in the background and the government is hrs. from shutting down. tragic is our military guys NOT getting paid for continuing to protect us, for allowing us to engage in bold lively conversations…Injustice is thousands of workers here in Columbus who will be shut out of their jobs, their pay because they work for the govt. I know this is about AI, i really do, but i cant help but to think abount the American part of AI. Maybe u would like 2 post 2 your congressman & urge them to settle this – regardless of party – to prevent a REAL trajedy. Sorry Rog, didnt mean to rain on yr parade – sue

    • the judges should not have any say so after the public starts voting.they have already done their job. Let the fans have their say so and let it be. the judges should also keep their opinions to themselves after the announcements are made to save embarresment to the other contestants.

    • Rog, the judges couldn't override the vote because they, in their brilliance, used their one and only save on Casey. NOTE: That's me being sarcastic. I'm dismayed that Casey and Paul even made it into the final 13 because, as I've also attempted to point out, this is a SINGING competition. Not a "who plays the most instruments or who has the best teeth" competition.

  1782. You can't blame America for NOT voting, but you CAN blame the judges for their often dishonest compliments that keep the less talented singers in. Humans are easily manipulated by "celebrity persuasion" The judges need to toughen up. I'm tired of this Western attitude that everybody needs a hug and trophy. Tell it like it is for Gods' sake. Quit lying.

    • I think the ratings on Idol will take a 30% drop from here on out. Everybody, I've talked to is done watching it. The good news is, we should be paying more attention to other things in life anyway…so maybe, its for the best…..BACK TO REALITY FOLKS!! MAKE SURE YOU'VE GOT A GOOD EMERGENCY KIT PREPARED!!

  1783. I'm in Canada, and tried to vote over the telephone. That was no good because the lines were always busy. Then I tried to vote online but was unable to because you can't do that from Canada. So, I'm disappointed that I was unable to vote, and also in the result – I would have voted for Pia.

  1784. I have been watching Idol for many years, probably since it started and every year a situation like the eliminations of Pia happens.

    What I think is that the collection of votes is not efficient. It can happen that one week not many people vote or that people think that, like in Pia's case, one contestant would get many votes anyway and vote for somebody else. To keep it more consistent and fair the votes should be tabulated and added, week after week for each contestant. I realize that they would end up with very large numbers, but today's computers can handle that.

    I hope they listen

  1785. I blame the judges for Pia being voted off. She is by far the most talented one of the bunch. The judges always have something negative to say about her performance, when Paul and Haley should have gone weeks ago, but get great reviews from the judges each week. That Haley I can't even watch clump around the stage and try to sing. I don't get it. Now what is left? I am not interested in watching anymore.

      • Haley moves on that stage that's for sure. I think she has great stage performance ! Even though James gets my vote!!! He is so much fun to watch.

      • Haley has that "I don't care" smirk on her face that is not appealing. She's got a good voice but her personality stinks.

      • Yea she is good but i like James. James can speed things up or slow things down , he has a good range. All around he is a great performer.

  1786. A travesty! That what I call the elimination of PIA.

    Pia was robbed. I can't believe she was voted off. She was improving every week. She wasn’t the best yet, but just like Lee Dewyze last year, she kept getting better and better. By the finale, I believe she would have won. Just can't believe it.

  1787. I think that perhaps AI have done Pia a favour….she is a great singer and now that she is out someone will pick her up…..if she had won she would have been tied to AI under contract….Good luck as I am sure that Pia will surpass all the want to be idols left on the show.

  1788. My blessings and wishes go out to Pia! There are many of us who are faithful watchers of AI and do not vote. Sorry we let you down.

    Do not question yourself God has a great plan for you and you are well on your way to greatness! Remember Jennifer Hudson got voted off Idol and became more successful than anyone on the show. Real talent can not be held back….you have it all!

    I am just sad for all us viewers out there who were looking forward to tuning in every week to see you perform. I guess we have to just wait to buy a ticket to your concert! Keep your chin up- you did not make any bad choices, America did!!

  1789. I think Pia definitely had the most complete package. She was beautiful, consistent and her voice was definitely one of the best. Performance wise, she could have engaged the crowd more but that didn't warrant "America" from voting against her. I believe there were a few others that should have been voted off first before her. But no matter. She will have an awesome and successful career no matter what the results of Idol turned out to be. There is nothing really stopping her. She'll be famous no matter what! She just needs to keep on singing and loving what she does.

  1790. I thnik the people got it wrong and don't have a clue what a real singer is. Pia keep your head up follow your dream. Come on people you've done an injust to a worthy talent.

  1791. Pia was my favorite! Paul should have gone home weeks ago and why did the judges applaud his dismal Johnny Cash song? Before Wednesday night, I thought Scotty would be voted off for being BORING but he was very good that night. I think we should change the voting rules – only one vote per person and if they vote for Paul again, take away their voting rights for two years.

  1792. Whose CD you'll buy ?! (Let's close our eyes and listen, ……….) I may not buy Pia's CDs; definitely won't buy Haley's, only like watching her on stage. The one most popular after the contest will be the 'REAL' American Idol, like 'Adam Lambert'.

  1794. I think it was outrageous that Pia went home, and you just lost a loyal fan. I wont vote again and I'm over 50 not 12.

  1795. I'd like to add something. When Haley was "saved" from being voted off, Jenn looked very angry – she was talking to Steven about it. What was that about? Could it be that she thinks Haley is getting a pass, like Paul is, just cause she has a pretty face?

  1796. i will never watch this show again,PIA is the next carrie,kelly no way she should have been voted off what a J O K E goodbye idol!!!!!!!!!!! and good luck PIA

    • We all have to stop watching to put a huge dent in the ratings. That will make Pia feel better and get those producers in a meeting on how to fix this mess.

  1797. so what is it with you people? Stop watching AL if that makes you feel better? You stop because one person was elimanated? is that fair to the 8 contestants that are left?? Come on stop whining

  1798. I can not believe what happened on this weeks show. Yes, this years talent is exceptional, but I believe that a great injustice occurred this week. Pia is by far in the Top Three not the Bottom Three. I have been a faithful viewer this year, but I must say that I was extremely disappointed over this last elimanation. On a positive note, I do believe that the judges made a great decision as far as Casey was concerned. They definately had their work cut out for them this season. I hope that Pia will remain confident and that her exposure on this years show will result in someone giving her the recognition that she is due. We Love You Pia!!

  1799. Is this a case of fraternity computer geeks impacting the voting results?? Something appears off. Pia set a high standard of voice quality and creative personality. Her music will be around for many years.

  1800. Yes Pia is extremely beautiful and talented. But, she is not entertaining and that is part of the package. I think America got it right. I did not vote for her because I find her wooden and cookie cutter, very much like a stepford wife. Sorry Pia. You'll still have a successful career with or without American Idol. Still love the show and will continue to watch.

    • How much does Josh Groban jump around the stage when he belts out those million dollar ballads?

  1801. This program lost the essence of he himself, since the load of decision has been left him to I public that it does not have the artistic knowledge to choose. Maybe this the reason for which judges do not same such?

  1802. I think pia should not went home but poor stephano, the american needs to vote better,the other girls should went home before pia

  1803. This is such a tragic shame. Pia is one of the best vocalist to ever grace the stage of idol and she gets sent packing? I took a two year hiatus from Idol and just returned this year and yes I will take another hiatus. I feel bad for Stefano because he was placed in an awkward situation. Ryan should have cleared the stage.

      • After watching since season 1, I am done. I have enjoyed watching Stephen Tyler because I'm a 70's and 80's girl who grew up with his music. However, this has gotten ridiculous.

        Taylor Hicks won because he was "unique and different'. Where is he now? Chris Allen won because all the little girls used their mommy's cell phone and voted for the cutest one up there. No one bought either of those albums.

        Jennifer Lopez needs to watch Josh Groban sing. He has the most beautiful ballad voice in the world. Does he jump all over the stage and show off "stage presence"? NO! But people love to hear his voice and buy his CDs.

        America's Popularity Contest is the new name for American Idol. It no longer has anything to do with singing.

      • That will never happen because there are still 8 left and being that James is one of them , I know i will be watching. Gezzz why don't we just bring back all the Idols . Move on . lol

    • I said that in years past, but here I am. You'll get over it. It's not the tragedy you think it is right now. Things will work out for each of the contestants, including Pia.

      • Sorry Pia is gone but she was not my favorite either, so I will continue watching the show.

  1804. american idol has lost 2 viewers. I and my wife.

    Last nights results was the worst in the history of this pathetic voting format. I hope everyone that saw this will do the same. Pia was by far the best of the last 9.

    • Well, what does that say about people like me who did not care for her voice or singing style? We're all idiots because we have standards that don't match yours? She did not get one vote from me because I did not care for her voice quality or style. From the start, I found it to be truly dated and boring.

    • I am not exactly a Pia fan but I do recognize that she has a gift. I was so shocked at her elimination. It is disconcerting to see contestants with less talent stay week in and week out. Yeah, AI is a popularity contest ruled by little girls votes. Expect an all male top 5, even when some can't sing a note for dear life, provided they are 'cute'.

  1805. I have watched AI for years and last night was the last night I willl ever watch. They used the save for a horn dog phoney like Casey and let a real pro like Pia get the boot. Something smells!

  1806. I have no clue what the hell america is thinking when they voted Pia off. Haley is the non-knowing how to sing moron that should have been gone weeks ago, but yet still remains. The voters need to pull their heads out their a**es and figure out how to vote. It's obvious that they DO NOT know what they are doing !!!!

      • Give it a rest. I liked Pia, although I felt like she was singing the same song every week. Didn't exactly travel far at of her comfort zone. On the other hand Haley has let it all out the last two weeks, I could listen to her sing all day..

    • Did you vote for Pia? most probably NO. I voted for Haley because I like her singing much more than Pia …. and be told that Pia was my favorite first at Top24, but she went from great to boring.

      • Yea Pia was just boring . If she would have moved on the stage a little more i think she could have won. But with no stage performance and the others with more it was like watching a movie over and over again. There is no doubt she can sing. The judges tried telling her that each week but it wasn't getting through. And the promises were not met.

  1807. please recount the votes something had to go wrong for you to push PIA out the votes need to recounted or another thing done to keep her on

      • I agree, please re-count the votes.

        Pia can not just out like this, it is not fair.

        A true singer step down her stage like this…..

  1808. What a joke! Disgusting show – who is Eddie Pop and why would you put him on air?? AMERICA WAKE UP OR DONT VOTE!

  1809. How we vote needs to be changed to find a way each person can only vote once. It isn't fair when a certain faction of voters can vote hundreds or thousands of times. That's why for the past few years the wrong person has won. This is a popularity contest not a singing contest!

  1810. Hey Daugherty was 5th and Jennifer Hudson has an academy award. Being the winner may not be the highlight of your career!!!!!!!!

    • that's 100% true now!

      Whoever wins this now, is going to be a flop. But its amazing what those high-powered publicists that AI will install and can do to influence the morons to believing that whoever wins this is awesome…not!

      Lipstick on a pig..is still a pig.

  1811. buenas, con este resultado que acabo de ver creo que American Idol no sirve OMG pia toscano eliminada? por dios, como siempre eliminando a los mejores. ya con esto NO provoca ver mas American Idol. por que tan poca audiencia este año?

    por que la verdad an cometido muchas eliminaciones injustas como la de Pia toscano,lil round,siohban magnus entre otras mas.. espero que se acabe rapido ese programa y hagan algo que de verdad valga la pena ver..¿por que eliminaron a Pia toscano si ella tenia muy buenos votos? ya con eso lo dice todo pura trampa. y de paso an eliminado puras chicas =S ya eso se sabe que ganara james durbin o lauren alaina =( USA deberia reclamar los votos que dan a sus favoritos y que los votos los mostraran en pantalla.. que triste me siento en saber que la eliminaron fue una espectacular cantante y ella nunca penso que la eliminarian tan rapido y deseguro sele romperia el corazon..pero ella es fuerte y puede sacar su disco por q tiene mucho talento para dar hay no terminara todo, deseguro no le convenia ganar en un programa tan bajo como ese.te deseo exitos Pia toscano i love =)

    • Gracias Emmanuel–I will translate Amigo. He say I like Pia pretty good, but OMG I love Haley. So, let's everybody that voted for Pia now equals (=) more votes for the great Haley!

      • yeah,i agree!Haley is so hot i wanna strip her and have an oral experience with her.

      • Si senor Beo, I will translate back to Enmanuele for you Amigo.

        Beo say pia toscano of Haley con esso lika licka! aie-yi-yi!

    • If Enmanuel is saying he loves Haley, why doesn't Haley's name appear anywhere in his comment? He mentions James and Lauren and a "favorite," but does not specifically mention Haley. I think he is also asking for a show of votes which would be a first for Idol. I can't see them doing that, anyway. Coondog, I respect your right to like Haley, but let Enmanuel's opinion stand on its own. Those who can understand it will respect it but still vote the way they think.

      • Si Senorita Giselle, my Engish not so good. Many sorries! Yes, i not see Haley name, but I see mucho eliminado, so I use the processo of eliminado and came up with Haley. She make many happy hotdogs!

      • Coondog, I have been reading some of your other posts. You are really good with some of your comments. You write with humor, and your English is fine. You're having a great time with all of this, but you're (in the words of Elvis' song) nothing but a hound dog.

      • Dang it Giselle, you got me! Course all an old hounddog (make that Coondog) wants is to be understood! I will look for further postings from you on newer blogs (even if your name changes, let us know the Giselle is still around!). Aiy-ooooohh! Ow, ow, owoooooo!!

  1812. I think America did a big huge mitake

    Pia should be the 2011 American Idol

    That is just so not fear

    She has the best and nices voices very sad

    im not going to watch the show anymore

  1813. Calling all people with any idea…

    Stick to the net, keep reading this site, watch future performances on Utube, dont watch your TV screens no more!!

    Make a stand..punish the network and their ratings for unnecessary sensationalism. They have manipulated this result to get controversy going. Also it doesnt matter who wins from now on in…they're not going to sell as many records as Pia.

    If we do this..then we'll really see what happens next week with voting and ratings. Give them what they dont want.

    • I agree! The only way we can get the show to change the way they do things is to stop watching. When they see the ratings plummet next week, they will see that America is on strike and protesting. Maybe they will read what we want in this show.

      When the judges used the save on Casey, they basically told the other contestants that they are not worth saving and shouldn't win. That is when I should have stopped watching!

    • RATINGS!! DUH!!. Although all the comments here regarding the injustice of the voting system are correct, AI will not change it. Why? The CONTROVERSY generates so much more publicity and interest in the show than the trickle effect of the few thousand that stop watching.

      Of course the FAIR system is either the one phone or one computer gets one vote, or even the sytem of voting for your top 3 (again once per phone or computer)–much like the Heisman or national football polls. But then there wouldn’t be the CONTROVERSY that drives up the ratings!

      NOW, WHAT MAKES ME MAD!! I actually understand the deviousness of the producers to drive up their ratings and thus their Advertiser dollars–And it’s FUNNY that the silly judges unknowingly play into by lapping High Praises onto all degrees of the performances. But Why AM I Mad?!–The producers will encourage Ryan Seacrest to BLAME US VIEWERS for creating the controversy by our “lack of voting for our favorites”!!–The old Blame the Victim (us viewers) ploy!! GRRR!!

      Can you imagine if we voted for our US President in this same fashion where the most naive and underemployed (youngsters) non-productive members of our society determined who would lead our military and industrial forces?! Ridiculous! Grrr!

  1814. Ithink the judges were wrong to say America was wrong to vote Pia off. it made it sound as if everyone else should have been voted off instead. it is what is is. one thing they need to accept is even though THEY think Pia ia GREAT not all of us wrong folks think that way—- so deal with it!

    • katie thinks she's hotter and can singer better than Pia..that's why she's in front of her computer or on her berry like the rest of us..give up your silly reasonings please..airhead!

      • Problem on this site is the ad hominum barbs, like yours, tone def. Disagree, but don't make it personal. Makes you look stupid, not the other way around.

        Katie, basically, I agree with you. The mourning here is to be expected from all of the viewers who liked her, though. So let them mourn. The judges are another thing. They showed no empathy toward Stefano, and that revealed their lack of class.

      • like those airheads, katie et al included, that voted 500 times each for guys who cant sing..i do have a right to vent against idiot comments, that say Pia's dumping was spot on, and i'll do that 500 times as well. Cos some of us are overseas, we couldnt vote, so to me it looks like you guys there wouldnt know what was good, even if it is staring you straight in the face!

        This is a forum, and we're entitled to say whatever we like, whether personal or not, there is anger in what happened last night, and what is on display in this forum, by myself and others who supported Pia, is passion for the injustice done to what was 'the' favorite to win this whole thing. Katie is still an airhead for what she said. fullstop.

      • the forum does advise us to be civil and on topic. well that's how adult should converse anyway.

      • i agree with you..to the judges..shame on you!!youre insensitive..very disappointed on jlo..

  1815. In NZ and really disappointed. Judges used their save waaay too early. I was expecting to see her go all the way to the Top 2 (at least!) American's vote with your ears!!

  1816. I just watched the vote of in the UK – WHAT THE H*LL!!! Has America lost its marbles?! Pia was by far and away the best singer on the show, its just a joke!

    I cant believe you vote for some of the other shower over her – well I guess for the third year running you'll get the Idol you deserve, a pretty bland generic male singer rather than an outstanding talent. Well done all!!!!

  1817. what a farce, total screw up, bring her back, and put 51% of the vote back in the judges hands. her talent is the most solid of any on the show. what a let down last night

  1818. I am sincerely appalled at the elimination of Pia, one of the very best singers in years on American Idol. It seems to me that the process has gone way beyond talent and caters to however many thousands of jealous teenagers decide to stay up all night to vote. I know very well that the voting is beyond the control of the producers, etc., but I feel that it has not evolved into a great talen t show and search for the best singers in America. I am very disappointed as well as many of my friends and neighbors who have told me that they plan to not watch the show anymore.

  1819. I feel that there is something wrong with the voting system Pia was better then most of the others and she for sure did not deserve to leave at this stage of the show . .something not right .. i have been watching american idol for a number of years and this is very upsetting to say the least

  1820. We were very happy watching AMERICAN IDOL, but now we feel very sad because all of them are good but Pia is the BEST.

    We don't beleive in this Show anymore.

    if She will stay out then we are not going to watch the Show anymore.

  1821. This shows the demographic is youth. Pia appealed to older more sophisticated people who probably do not text or do facebook. She should have a fabulous career and I for one would buy her recordings.

    • I am over 50, have a generous love for many types of music and styles, and I never voted for Pia once. And that's because I never once said, "Wow!" after I heard her sing. Her musical choices and vocal style was so dated that it truly bored me. She sang soprano 99% of the time, which is not pleasing to the ear. She did not belong in this popular singing idol type setup at all.

      • I agree with you. Pia was boring, i never even thought to vote for her as there are others who can sing.

  1822. I thought that Ryan Seacrest was getting better but he was back to showing his true colors. It was apparent that he knew the results at the start of the show. Please make him keep his thoughts to himself. His questions are cruel. Why, why, why do you keep him on the air? Next year I would like to see a sealed envelope given to the host on stage to reveal the results.

  1823. I was outraged about Pia's elimination. She was the best. I really do not understand how could it possibly happened. Maybe people, who eliminated her, did not have ears? Pia deserved to be"saved" much more than Casey.

    UNFAIR!!!

    • She may be the best … but she did not demonstrated. I quit voting for Pia since her third balad, instead started to vote for Haley since Motown week. Haley is much more fun to watch (and listen too). Sorry your favorite is gone, but …. did you vote for her?

      • I voted for James ! James knows how to wow the crowd. Now this is someone who knows how to entertain. He gets everyone involved . He also slowed things down to show us he has alot more to offer. Haley is good but James will always get my vote.

  1824. American Idol voting is so racially motivated this year. Look who's in the bottom three this week, Pia, Jacob, and Stefano! Dam, Pia eliminated! NO way. Sucks to be a minority with America voting! Jacob or Stefano, you're next!

    Bunch of white singers left! Were's the real talent Seacrest! Boycott the show!

    • I agree, minorities don't have a chance in America!!

      Truly,

      President Obama

  1825. I think the voting should be when you call in or text in your vote it should be for the person who you think should be voted out not the one you think is the best. This would eliminate the problem of the "Pia shocker" Just food for thought.

  1826. I think Pia was a real shock and that stefano was okay but I think it should be Jacob next.

  1827. This was the only Idol show I watched this season. From this one show I thought Pia was at the bottom of the list.

  1828. The point is that they are ALL good singers.. how do u then eliminate a good singer… you have to dig deeper and see who is the BETTER singer than anyone else!! and then eliminate that person.

  1829. I really don't think we should put Casey down. I think a lot of viewers were touched by his reaction. I think we expected Pia would be in the final two and maybe that was why folks didn't spend as much time voting for her. I do agree that she is one of the best singers this season. I was shocked she had to leave. Why not let the fans call in next week and make this a fair contest. Vote 01 to bring her back and 02 to leave the result from last week as it was. Can't the judges have the right to save one and the viewers have the right to save one.

  1830. I, too, thought that a solution would be to vote for the person you want to vote off. Then, I thought about it more and decided that one person voting many times could still mess up the voting. Also, it would be complicated because people have been voting for their favorite for so long there would be confusion. What is bothering me at this point is the reaction of Haley when Pia was sent home. She seemed almost happy. I hate to think this, but I replayed the videos more than once and still felt the same way. Did anyone else think this? I'd like to think that she would as least show some sympathy. She might be next week's history.

    • I hope everyone saw Haley's reaction. It happened very early in the season also. Pia had just gotten glowing reviews. They panned to Haley for some reason and she was livid.

      Haley wanted Pia gone because now she thinks she is the queen. I think she is not only jealous of Pia's voice, but her looks too. Maybe she thought she would be the fairest of them all until she saw how beautiful Pia was. Haley is not classy…she acts too provocative.

      • Did anyone notice that Jennifer Lopez looked angry when the show first started? I told my husband "the judges must not be getting along tonight" then when Pia was placed in the bottom 3 I said "I bet they know the results and I bet Pia will be going home" Did anybody else notice the look on Jennifer and stwve

    • Well, I didn't see the looks that Haley supposedly gave that you are talking about, so I can't dispute what you say. But you weren't there, either. Perhaps the camera caught her as she was reacting to something someone else said to her. Or perhaps you're right; perhaps she was happy to hear Pia was eliminated.

      We are not privvy to the contestants' interactions with one another–so we don't know who is tight with whom (other than the James and Stefano one we were told about)–and the "boy band" that developed. Sad to say, but I think women are often less trusting of each other than they are men.

      It was surprising to me that (if I remember correctly) Pia turned to Jacob for her first hug, and not to one of the girls. I can only guess why, but I think that perhaps there wasn't the warm and cozy friendship among the women we'd like to think there was. But I am just speculating, of course. Who knows? Maybe Pia wasn't as friendly as we'd like to think. Or perhaps Haley isn't. There are so many things we don't know, that it doesn't seem quite fair to judge the reaction caught on the camera at this point.

      • yes, give me a break. Haley's kicked ass the last couple of weeks, lets not try to figure out if she and Pia were friends or not, who cares? Maybe Pia was a bitch to her, who knows?

        Fact is this is the best year of Idol I've seen, anybody that goes off now has a lot of fans.. Get over it and vote for your favorite.

  1831. I was shocked that Pia was in the bottom 3 then voted off. I will now give my 100% to Simon Cowell's "X Factor" and never watch American Idol again. I myself think the judges where fare this year and i was happy they saved Casey. I liked the top 11 they are good singers BUT" after last night i think idol let her go for American Idol TV Ratings its a joke they should put Charlie Sheen up on there stage with Iggy pop and plus who the he## was that other guy singing. My hart goes out to Pie and her Family and thank you i will looking for your CD.

  1832. As the old saying goes,somethings rotten in Denmark.

    Bring Pia back. she is so much better than several of the ladies on this past Wed. I still can't believe she was eliminated. something is very very wrong with the vote calculating.

  1833. WOW – I never saw that coming – but the class and poise that Pia showed singing her last song was incredible. Beyond that, I can only speak for myself, but I didn't vote for Pia because I was Sure That She Was Safe! Further, I can only assume that most of America behaved the same way. This definitely gives credence to Ryan's imploring at the end of each show to Vote! Vote! Vote!

    Just an idea but maybe the producers should allow a "save" to be voted on by the viewers. Just put a phone number up for Pia and see how many of the votes are cast for her this next week. No matter what – that young lady has a fantastic future in music.

    • A save by the viewers would just get the same results. People would still control the results by voting over and over again. The judges have to be involved in some way up to IMO the final 3. Then the viewers would have the say. At least the 3 that deserved to be there would be.

  1834. Dear All,

    I am from Taipei, Taiwan.

    I followed the idol 10 from the beginning, last night I was so sad to see Pia's result.

    I cried for her and could not understand what was happening?

    I hope that next week Ryan could explain more. Not just me felt the same, my family and friemds felt same way.

    However, I believe Pia will have bright future to her career and I wish her all the best.Please tell her to stay strong and never give up.

    In our heart, she is number one.

    Best Regards

    Amber from Taipei

      • yes, it was nice. Kinda made me feel a bit guilty for how jaded we get after watching the show awhile and understand that it's the very injustice of the voting system that keeps the suspense–and thus the Ratings–up for the producers and their advertisers. So, it is kind of bad that it stirs up the "innocent ones" so much. But touching I agree.

  1835. America didn't get it wrong! That's the bottom line. The Voting system is wrong. Period. End of story! Voting for who you like the best week in and week out is not the way to find out who the fan favorite is. This might seem confusing but think about it! Tuesday night was a rare night where all performers did well. Some surprisingly well. So it wasn't that America didn't like Pia or thought she belonged in the top 3 on everyone's list. It was that America decided to vote for one of the other performers that has a good night. The votes should be rolling votes if anything. I guarantee if you look at the number of votes Pia received on the season she would without question be in the top 3, probably #1 s far as total votes. But because one night she doesn't get the vote attention she has received over the past months, she is sent home!……All I am saying is this…The show will definitely lose fans and ratings now because the show needs to change it's voting format! They kicked off the girl most people look forward to see every week and guaranteed 90% of people had her in their top 3 if there was such a thing. Good luck American Idol in correcting your flawed voting system!

  1836. Last night's outcome was a sham. I have been watching the show for years and now realize it is a complete popularity contest. It is certainly not a competition to find the most talented singer. I will no longer be watching.

  1837. well…i am dissappointed our family loved Pia and now we wont watch the remainder of the show you have got to be kidding me the girls are way more talented than the guys.

  1838. I will no longer be watching American Idol. Pia was one of the best!! I hope she gets a huge record deal. I did like the three judges this year, but some of the other people who were on the show to perform were terrible.

  1839. We are shocked and disgusted with last night's elimination of Pia Toscano, who we believe was the best vocalist of American Idol 2011. At first, we thought that the show would be more honest and realistic with real professional vocalists (Steve Tyler and Jennifer Lopez), but now it seems even worse and reflects the total corruption of the music "business" in this country. We refuse to believe that Americans would not vote for such a great talent as Pia. We think that the Rod Stewart wannabee, Paul, is the only bad singer of all the 12 finalists, and don't understand how the judges believe he is so great. He is all strange style with no quality. Have a good feeling that Pia will go the same route as Jennifer Hudson did and become a great star. PS: To the producers of American Idol: Allow the singers to sing a whole song once in a while.

  1840. Last week's results were bad enough but… This week's results are so wrong!!! Our family has decided that the show is not worth watching. The show is clearly not about finding a superstar its more of a joke to see how long the worst singer will last. It's not the first year where the really talented contestants where "voted" off too soon while people who shouldn't have made it remain, but we were hoping this year would be different. Clearly it's not! And its just too bad. Well at least there will be another show on another station where their voices will really matter.

  1841. I too am very disappointed with American Idol.I can not for the life of me, understand the judges decision to use the save on Casey.What the h*ll were they thinking,last night is exactly what they should have saved it for.Pia could have won the whole thing,she will still make it bigger than who ever wins anyway.Alot of the time the winners suck anyway.I have now given up on A.I I am disqusted and can not watch anymore.

  1842. Well, although I'm not american I've watched the American Idol season 10 through Sony Entertainment Television, however it's unfortunately a week late… Yesterday, while checking Twitter I was just shocked to see Pia's name as eliminated.. Really.. As I said, I'm not american, I've never watched any other American Idol season, and I guess I started watching this one cause of two girls: Thia and Pia. I agree Thia got eliminated because she was not as good as the other performers, but man… come on! Pia was just.. perfect. I don't even know if I wanna keep watching AI since the one I liked the most is out… I guess this was the biggest epic fail I have ever seen in a tv show, especially because of the voting system. We should be supposed to vote for the ones we don't like, it would make things easier and fair.. but like this… it's just lame. I hope Pia will be successfull in her carreer, regardless she got eliminated or not. As for the show, idk.

  1843. I think Pia was robed of her croun she should have her votes recounded,to me this smelles like hell.pat dante

  1844. I'm from Quebec, Canada. I've been watching american idol for a few years and thought the winner was usually the best person of the competition compared to the quebec's version of the show where the winner is usually the one with the most special personnality. But this time , america's did the same thing. Pia is clealy the most talented one of the competition. I'm not sure I will watch the show again either. I miss Simon…

    Guylaine

  1845. I have to add the fact that it seems to me that Pia should be the judge and Jennifer Lopez should be trying to win the show because Pia's vocals by far are better than JLo and it's not about the movement it is the quality of the sound you here and Pia sure had it,I think Jennifer might feel a little threatened,by her I'd buy Pia's cd before JLo anyday.

    • I would buy Jlo cd before i would buy Pias . Jlo knows how to perform not only sing!

    • Remember, at the beginning of the season everyone constantly made comments on how beautiful JLo was. Now everyone was talking about how gorgeous Pia is. I think J Lo got the jealousy bug watching that beauty in front of her every week. That is why J Lo always found fault with her.

  1846. I am very disappointed in this show. There's something wrong with the picture when the best singer gets eliminated. They can fix it. The rules were changed to allow 11 instead of 10 finalists. They can allow more than one save. Have taken American Idol off my list.

  1847. The problem is with the voting system. You can take 10 people who can all vote 100 times for a total of 1000 votes. You can have 900 people who only vote once. You end up with 900 people being out voted by just 10 people.

    Time to wake up and fix the problem.

  1848. I just read that Pia was seen entering a record label building in Los Angeles on Friday. Knew it would happen quickly. Record producers saw the outrage and knew she would sell albums.

    Also, it has been confirmed that she has heard from Ashton Kutsher, Tom Hanks, Ellen Degerenes, and other celebrities on their outrage and support. Pretty cool…..

    • Where did you read that? Can you provide sources. I thought there was a lock on what Pia could do independently at this point.

  1849. Ok, everyone I talked to at work, watched the show and couldn't believe Pia was voted off, as they all voted for her, as did I, and they even talked on the radio about how they couldn't believe she was voted off. Most of the people I talked to today are not going to even finish watching the show this season, due to this as there is no way American voted her off since I can't seem to find one person who didn't think she deserved to still be there and they all said they voted for her. They all named others they think should have been gone and figured she would be in the top 3. Whats happened here? Obvisiously something has gone wrong in the voting process and American Idol has lost viewers from this. This is the biggest let down I have ever seen on this show. At least we all feel she will go on to become the star she deserves to be and I hope if they ask her to ever be a guest to sing on a future show she tells them to shove it! She has a voice that compares to Celine Dion, and with time she would have grown with her stage performance, you could already see her confidence growing, but her talent should have carried her through. She sang circles around everyone.

    • Ok, I will be the single person that does not care that she was voted off. Yes, she has great vocals, but she did too many ballads and I just think she looked awkward the other night doing an upbeat song. She should be on broadway, I don't see her doing a concert. And Celine Dion is better in my opinion. Pia has talent, she is beautiful, I think we will see more of her.

  1850. I think there should be a limit to the number of times youare allowed to vote…..but then AI couldn't brag about how many votes were cast. We all know Pia has a great future ahead…Randy will probably see to that. I wish her the best. This year has had the best talent I've seen in a few years. It is going to be hard to see any of them leave.

  1851. I wish the judges would start judging, I don't mean be rude like Simon, but they act like everyone up there is the absoulte best there is, they are the pro's, they should be giving advice.

    • My favorite singer is Haley. I think she is absolutely fantastic and would buy her CDs today. I have been playing a couple of her YouTube videos over and over just to hear her sing.

      My second choice is a constantly changing tug of war between Lauren (who has a chance to win it all–her voice is that rich) and James (who can sing beautifully; not a big fan of the heavy metal stuff, though). People either love these two or hate them. I really like them both!

      I also like Stefano's voice, but to a lesser degree. He is genuine person and quite likable, and I think his standings have and will continue to surprise everyone.

  1853. Judges get real. Quit prasing the singers that need to go. Anyone but Pia or Scotty could have gone. Get it right and judge the talent; Paul, lauren and haley have given some awful performances and you continue to tell them how good they are. Its your fault.

    • Once again personal opinion. My favorite by far is Jacob. If you go to other boards other than this one and look at the numbers and comments on youtube you will see that though many here bash Jacob. Others recognize his true talent.

  1854. I can't believe they sent Pia home! I totally expected Staphano to go. Compared, he is milk toast! wow.

    • DIDN'T KNOW YOU ARE ONE OF THE JUDGES…HEY!DUDE GO AND TELL THE JUDGES THAT YOU DIDN'T EXPECT TO SEE PIA LEAVE…DAMN MAN…STOP BEING A HATER SUPPORT WHOEVER WINS THE SHOW…AND FOR YOU TO PUT THE BLAME ON STEPHANO SORRY BRO…HE IS NOT ONE OF THE JUDGES NOR DID VOTE FOR HIMSELF…EVERYBODY KNOW'S IT'S NOT PIA'S NIGHT…EVERYONE IN THE SHOW HAVE TALENTS SO ALL THEY ARE DOING NOW IS TRY TO ATTRACT PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR THEM…WHO ARE YOU TO CALL STEPHANO A MILK TOAST…HIS A HUMAN BEING JUST LIKE YOU SIR..SO STOP BEING A HATER AND SUPPORT NOW WHOEVER'S GONNA BE THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL..MAY THE LORDS PEACE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS..

      • Why aren't people reading the Commenting Rules? No all-caps! You must know that it is tantamount to yelling and that it reduces readability to zilch. Please stop.

  1855. I WAS VERY SHOCKED WHEN PIA WAS VOTED OUT.I HOPE THE JUDGES ARE PROUD OF THEMSELVES FOR KEEPING CASEY THERE WHAT A WASTED SAVE. DID ANY ONE NOTICE HOW HAPPY HALEY WAS WHEN PIA WAS VOTED OFF.NOW SHE FILLS SHE HAS A CHANCE TO BE THE LAST GIRL STANDING I DON'T THINK SO,I LIKE SCOTTIE AND PAUL

    • Please, no all-caps. It's like yelling and is considered impolite. And it's also hard to read.

      • Thank you!! Pia can sing but has no charisma. Beauty is all they see and they tell her every week to do something different. Too stiff!!

  1856. After what happen to the Star Pia, I think the public should vote who's in the bottom three and the prosfessional Judges should decide who goes home of the bottom three. When it gets towards the final weeks the last three standing should again be the vote of the public to pick the idol. This elimates mistakes that are just pure stupid like PIA going home….She is a Real STAR.

    • Yeah! That was what i was thinking… i mean, something like that. People obviously dont know how to vote. I totally agree with ya.

    • I agree Pia was never even in the bottom three, plus she has the best voice of eveyone, besides James Durban! I think she should have won the whole thing!! She was a package of talent, class, and elegance, a perfect American Idol!!!!! I also feel like you , that there should be more control from the judges, of allowing such an unfair mistake in eliminating one of the best naturally talented singers off the show. I've never seen such an unbelievable waste of raw talent and a career gone to waste. The name of the show should be changed to all the little girlies who want to vote for a cute guy with no singing voice call this number or text to 1800 no talent. Hey America this is not a male beauty contest let's get real ok!!!

      • Pia has the best voice of the whole group of idols!! Her beauty has nothing to do with this! She was robbed. She doesn't need to move around like a bunch of monkies on the stage or make faces while she's singing. Her voice alone can make you feel good. Pia is vocally one of the best singers. I'm not happy with this elimination and I feel that Pia should be reinstated immediately. I have watched this show for 10 seasons, but I will not watch or vote again. Even though I still like Lauren and Scotty. James is ok. Haily needsto go home. All she does is scream and try to look sexy. Her voice is not that good.Paul should have gone home the first elimination show.Stephano was meant to go home that night, instead something went wrong and he got lucky, not for long! Jacob has a fairly decent voice. I voted for Pia for 1 hour and 45 min. I gave Lauren Alaina the last 15 min. of voting because I was afraid she would wind up in the bottom three. There were no other people voting on the telephone lines. There was never a busy signal so I kept voting without interuption. Pia, in my opinion, should have gone all the way to the top 2 this year! Well, I'm done with this show!!! I don't care who wins now. Top 3 will be Scotty, James, and Lauren Alaina!

    • and when the judges vote off your favorite, then what? you'll blame them too, saying that they cannot recognize real talent?

  1857. You know what? I think that there shouldn't be america's votes in this thing.. at least not entirely. I'm not american and i don't live in the US, so i can't vote ¬¬, and i get so mad because it seems to me that people don't actually know how to vote… So i think that the judges should pick the bottom 3 or something like that… i dont know, because letting "America" vote is not really working in benefit of the show at all. I got mad enough to think of not watching it anymore, because im scared of the next results. Pia wasn't better than Jacob? or Stefano? or even the so beloved James? cmon!

      • She was one of the best, if not the best singer in the competition! Jacob, Stephano, and James can't even come close to Pia.

      • Oh pleaseeeeeeeeeeee. Yea she can sing there is no doubt about that but do you really think people are going to pay to watch someone stand in one place for a 2 or 3 hour concert. Can you imagine Britney standing in one spot singing i'm a slave for you? She dances her you know what off like alot of other artist i see. America wants entertainment!

  1858. I have been saying this about the judges since they were down to the finals. They are a total joke, I think Randy has a few things he would like to say, but he holds back. I love Scotty! Haley needs to go growl elsewhere.

    • But Haley was so awesome… i don't get why people don't like her… specially after her Janis Joplin performance. that's so confusing.. hahahaha

      • She was very good , but not better than Pia. Pia is just a natural talent, since she was a child, unfortunately alot of female jealous haters!!!

      • It has noting to do with being jealous. I just think America got bored of the same routine every week. The last song she did was good but still no effort moving on the stage. She did take one stroll to the judges and back , but that does not count. When she walked down to the judges she looked so scared even do that much. She has been singing for a long time that is for sure, but she has not been dancing.

      • Haley's growl is fake. If you listen to Stevie Nicks, it comes completely natural. Haley sticks the growls in the song on purpose and it comes off as forced. She is confusing raspy with growling. Does anyone remember a Nickie from one of the earlier seasons. She was thin and had pink spiked hair, I think. She had a real raspy voice and it was totally natural. So when she hits low notes, it was a good growl. Haley is a fake.

      • Well, hater always use the word "boring" like a copy cat!…try something new like… Scotty is always use the same old "I'm so sexy" look to spellbind those teeny boppers etc….lol!

      • scotty? trying to look sexy? ha! he's like the geek-est looking AI contestant since forever! a lot of people even compared him to the MAD character.

        liking one contestant doesn't give you the right to put down other contestant. every contestant is responsible for their own struggle to win people's hearts and votes, including pia. scotty got nothing to do with it.

  1859. VOTING SCANDAL!! Yes, it’s time to kick around the conspiracy theory several of you have mentioned regarding the busy signals and such on Pia’s line and even on poor Thia’s line the previous week. But first, let me refer the conspiracy theory haters to my more reasonable commentary (#23 on page 35 above here or previous page depending on the timing).

    WHAT IF?! There really are bad glitches in the telephone voting system (online may be more accurate, but I suppose all technology has glitches). With all the dropped calls and wrong phone numbers we’ve all experienced in regular life, or websites that crash from overuse—-it really isn’t that hard to believe that there could be serious glitches in a voting system that relies on 50 million votes on various sites and phone numbers in a 2 hour period!!

    And do you think American Idol or their “super accurate ‘bean counters’” would be forthcoming to admit the errors and that the voting system has had egregious errors?! Think of the trouble the producers would be in with Game Show Regulators (also why Pia can’t be miraculously saved)! And the scandal would rub off on the Advertisers! CONSPIRACY LOVERS LISTEN!!–If COKE can keep their recipe secret enough to retain #1 status forever, and car companies like FORD can keep 50mpg and 100mpg cars off the market for decades to protect their “old school” lines of 20 and 30mpg cars, don’t you agree that they can protect a VOTING SCANDAL that would otherwise cause millions of American and worldwide AI watchers to hate their products??!! I need to see some Conspiracy Theory backlash. Agree or Disagree?

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    coondog says:

    April 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Coondog, I think you’ve sniffed out the situation pretty good. And if we never hear from you again–Well, that’s how Coke and Ford handle troublemakers. There’ll be no more talk of Voting Scandals!

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    coondog says:

    April 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    HELP! That’s not me! “They’re using my name–distorting my words. Help, I’m . . .

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    coondog says:

    April 8, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Coondog, We hardly knew ye. Buh-bye old friend!

      • yeah, can ya believe I did all that work and still checked back later for just one comment? ha,ha but thanks, it was worth it.

    • Just one comment. Aw diddums. Well you've got two now.

      The lack of replies was probably because it came across as the work of someone in love with their own self-perceived wit.

      • issa OK Coondog. I translate for ze Harvard graduate Bryan. Heeza stilla suffering from the Vedgie–oops I mean wedgie he got een the 8th grade from the boy he called dim-witted. The Veggie (8-inch carrot)–he game himself eena college. but issa OK, all are velcome here, even funny boys.

  1860. Pia got voted out because they didn't like her so they didn't vote for her. Geez..give it up.

    • Yea why do people keep saying their 6 year old kids got a hold of their mommys phone to vote for Scotty? How lame can people be. This is getting way out of hand. Why don't we just bring back Adam Lambert since he was better than anyone out of all the seasons of idols we have had. Lets all call the president and see who he voted for while we are it. lol

  1861. PEOPLE,,,,,,,,,GET OVER IT ALREADY,,,,,,ENOUGH ABOUT FREAKIN PIA. SHE WAS NOT A GODDESS LIKE SHE THOUGHT, YEAH SHE'LL GET HER RECORD DEAL, BUT , IF SHE WAS TO BE THE NEW IDOL, VOTERS WOULD HAVE KEPT HER, QUIT BLAMING EVERYTHING ON OTHER ISSUES. THEY DID NOT VOTE ENOUGH OR YOU WHINERS DIDN'T VOTE..

      • I did vote and obviously my vote wasnt heard!!!! She was one of the best, but doesnt matter.. Pia will make it bigger than anyone on that show!!

      • These teen girls just know how to vote but don't know how to use small cap….lol!

    • I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU T….IT'S NOT THE OTHER COMPETITORS FAULT…THEY DIDN'T VOTE PIA OFF…HELLO PEOPLE THE NATION WIDE VOTED SO STOP THE NON SENSE AND SUPPORT WHO EVER IS GOIN TO WIN THIS SEASON..IT'S JUST A PAIN TO US THE STEFANO FANS READING YOUR FU…. BIAS COMMENTS ABOUT HIM…HE IS NOT A JUDGE HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THAT HE WILL MAKE IT TO THE NEXT STAGE…SO STOP RIGHT NOW PLEASE..CAUSE NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT HIM HE DOESN'T EVEN CARE…

    • Yes she is, she is beautiful and exceptionally talented. She would have been an excellent role model for an American Idol, and for all other young people who have a dream of becoming a star. Pia you already are a shining one! You'll be missed so much. really don't care who wins now, totally don't believe she was out voted, she was never even in the bottom 3 ever!1 In all my years of watching, I've NEVER seen anything like that. I just wish all the little horny girlies would stop thinking this is a male beauty contest, it' really sickening!

      • Who are you writing to? Pia could care less about this site. She is probably busy in a mirror.

      • This is not a beauty contest. Yea she is pretty and has a good voice but there is a lack of stage performance. Even a little would have been nice to see. The bottom line is she is not going to be concert material. She will do great just being a recording artist.

    • All this talk about the teeny bopper power voting going against pia does not make any sense. Do you think last week was the first time they ever did that? And what about they week before that? Botton line is the voting pattern is not going to change. Pia was eliminated due to other reasons than the Teeny Bopper vote, that's there every week. The other performances were just better and brought more to the table.

  1862. Wrong person was voted off. Understand that at this level of the competition it will be very difficult to vote but to vote off Pia Toscano that was not the right decision. Pia Toscano will have a BIG career regardless if she would have continued in the competition or not. She is very talented!!! I am not going to comment on who should have been voted off but Pia not for certain. Very disappointed with the voters.

  1865. I thought Pia was going all the way!! I just dont know what happened… I think one, or two of the guys should have gone!! As far as Im concerned everyone but Pia can go.. Oh well I hope she makes it bigger than anyone on the show ever has.. You go Pia!!! You deserve the best!!!

  1866. Pia did not get voted off, we did not call, text and go online to vote someone off, she did not get the votes to stay on, don't blame little girls using mommy's cell phones (they are in bed at that hour). Don't shame fans and say they got it wrong, they did not vote, stop calling it a popularity contest. Maybe you liked Pia, maybe you did not, it is that more people liked the other singers over her. I usually vote, but I fell asleep the other night, that was like 100 votes Scotty did not get!!!!

    • I guess you're one of those teeny boppers representative?? otherwise, how do you know your "members" didn't use their mommy's phone to vote for their "cutie" hero??? LOL!

      • zzzz give it up already. i'm one of the adult viewers and still think pia is boring. i don't really need my favorite singer to prance around singing, i just need them to believe what they sing, not just mouthing some random words in perfect pitch.

  1867. Pia has a beautiful voice, but she needs to work on her personality. She was to stuck on her self. Pia will do very well outside of America Idol.

    • How about Carry Underwood? Was she all over the place? No. She had a sweet persona, and so does Pia. No one called Carry boring…Pia is who she is – a beautiful girl inside and out, with her own elegant style.

      Singing is all about to show who you are, not trying to mimic someone who seems to be on a popular side.

      How you can work on personality that is giving to you at birth?? Please.

  1868. This is certainly proof that America should not be voting because the general public does not know talent. This makes if very unfair. Pia should have won it all and it so turns me off for your show as it does so many other I have talked to. I think you all need to go back to the drawing board to make this fair or the show will become boring really fast. This truly was such a shock and really tell the story that only professionals should be voting.

  1869. This was a totally unfair and ridiculous outcome. It could have all been avoided if America did not vote. The average person is not equipped to know professional talent. If you all do not get another game plan soon i.e. you three be the voters, it will turn out to be a boring show and turn off the really talented ones from being on the show.

  1870. I really don't care to watch the Idol again after the disappointing elimination of Pia. She has been the most promising contestant of all of Idol history. For those of you who seem to think she was boring or didn't move around enough, have you ever seen Barbara Streisand perform live? She doesn't have to do anything but sit and sing – that is how wonderful her voice is. Same goes for Pia. She more poise and character then any of the people writing in stating that she thought she was better then others. Sounds like there jealous to me. Pia will make it past this and I wish her the absolute best in her upcoming and very promising career! She is absolutely beautiful.

    • have you seen the charts lately? you see any singer with such lack of stage presence? like it or not, that's not what sells right now.

      barbra streisand may not move around a lot but she have loads of soul and charisma. it's really not a comparison. i like her a lot, but when was the last time she has number 1 hit?

      • The reason she doesn't have a #1 hit is because this new generation of teens like sick music! All they care about is yelling and screaming and who can screech the loudest. They don't know anything about good music. Then the judges tell everyone how wonderful they are and they start to believe that their natural singing voice is boring, so they try anything to make people(meaning young people)go crazy for them. This transfers into votes. Barbra Streisand doesn't need any #1 hits. People know who she is and she has her own fan base! She is always #1 in their eyes. The same goes for Celine Dion.

      • Yawwwwn…! you still don't get it….teeny boppers rules, that's why! Bieber with that puppy voice & "cutie" looking got it all! oh yeah…don't tell me he got that bleeding charisma or "presence"…cos that's all been taught by his supporting team…yepp! every movement!

      • @Shelley but that's just about it! this is not American Adult Idol, it's American Idol where people from USofA decide what they want to listen RIGHT NOW. honestly speaking, even without pia in the equation, they got very strong 8 right now. all with distinct sound and style. none of them bieber-crappy, even the young ones like lauren, scotty and thia. even if you're so brokenhearted because pia goes home, there's just no way you can overlook the talents that remain. what screech? Paul, James, Casey and Haley's vocals are SOLID. and fortunately they are comfortable enough on the stage to be entertaining. more power to them.

        ofcourse barbra streisand has a fanbase. she should, from her illustrious career. but these kids have just came out. they NEED to show people what kind of artist they are for people to buy their records. their career is just beginning. they NEED to know and acknowledge what people want RIGHT NOW.

        @tenisaddict i won't even comment. for someone who's been yapping and complaining about teeny boppers, you're the one who's being incredibly juvenile.

      • all comments well said Monk-man. short and sweet sometimes, but mean and cranky when ya haters need it!

      • But I still don't like Paul! or Jacob! Actually, I like the Rod Stewart part of Paul, but not Paul's fool dancing–which he's curtailed barely. And I blame the viewers for falling for the nonesensical "happy" version of Folsum Prison Blues. Plus I don't think his vocals are strong enough for a big stage, but I'm sure he could perform in a studio recording. Anyways, supporting you on all except Paul kind of!

  1871. I am very upset about the vote Pia should have never went home , iam not a die hart fan until i started watching the show this season. I feel it is all my fault because i have never voted, if i had of just voted my Pia would have been saved. Pia iam so sorry , but i know god has something better in store for you , and you can bet this will never happen again I WILL TAKE THE TIME TO VOTE, and iam so sorry again , everyone please vote , we can't let another good hard working singer , get let down like we have let Pia down, come on america please vote.

  1872. At first I was totally shocked that Pia was eliminated but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense to me. Pia has most likely kept the same fan base all along from first performance until now. But the other women would have gained more and more votes as other contestants were eliminated. If people loved Pia, they would have been voting for her all along, they wouldn't have been enlightened mid season to change their vote to her. She is the quality classic singer of the group and it is shocking to see her go. Her talent is undeniable.

  1873. I do think the teeny-bop crowd have taken over the voting on American Idol. I thought Scotty should have been gone after the a long time ago, and yet he keeps hanging in because of that under 13 voting block! It was shocking to see Pia go. She was my choice for getting to the end and becoming the best American idol to date. My suggestion would be to allow the Judges more freedom to correct these enormous errors made by this voting block that does not represent the people who watch and enjoy this program. I have to admit that my interest has diminished for the remainder of this years American Idol. There isn't anyone really worthy of cheering for , except maybe James.

      • Actually, It's the over 60 year old women who are voting for Scotty. My mother is totally a fan… His Johnny Cash/Elvis voice reaches across their memories.

      • Of course a 60 yo granny would vote for Scotty..as his singing style is "old school" like those at 60's…nothing current!

      • so is it the teeny bopper or the grandma? you people got me confused here…

        or maybe he's just plain good…

      • Teeny boppers love his "I'm sexy" look while granny love that old style singing tehnique…got it monky?? Perhaps you're either one of them…lol!

      • now it's 'i'm sexy' look when a lot of people compare him with MAD character? it's getting wilder and wilder. whatever has scotty done to you to deserve such wrath?

        ahaha i don't know why i even bother with a person that can't even write correctly. by the way, tennis got 2 Ns.

      • You think you can spell…even something as simple as your name?? monkey is with y at the end! Time for U to go back to your cage….Lol!

      • Monke–u right about Scotty, grandmas, boppers and MAD. But give Tenise-man his dues–he did reverse burn you regards y'alls name spellin's! LOL

      • Susan and Tenise, let's be fair. Next song they should have 7 grannies bumrush Scotty on stage. Hilarious!

  1874. The biggest mistake happened when the judges used the save early on for Casey. I also agree that the almost unlimited voting is unfair. Have the producers watched "Dancing with the Stars"? Maybe they should. Pia will have a strong career in music but it would have been nice to see her develope on American Idol. Such a shame.

  1875. Pia is stunning and a perfect vocalist. She definately DID NOT deserve to leave at this point in the competition. I very much expected to see her in the top 3.

    Too many teen girls or the lack of connection with the audience/stage presence may to blame.Fortunately Pia will be a STAR regardless. It worked for DAUGHTRY!

    Blessings To You Pia !!!

    • "lack of connection with the audience/stage presence may to blame"?? I don't see Paul who got a weirdest gyration or Jacob whose gay-like dance on stage are good stage presence! It's haters who copied each others' home work here….lol!

      • it's haters who cannot see the truth that pia is robotic and not putting any soul to her singing.

      • Pia was not robotic! She has so much talent that she doesn't have to perform like a Lady Ga Ga! She doesn't need a barrel of monkies to make her interesting or define who she is. Does everyone need to stand on their heads or fly through the sky to prove how talented they are?

      • This confused teeny bopper Monky is is actually the hater..lol! only hater would critized Pia "robotic"…or perhaps you don't know what "hater" mean??…lol!!

      • what? when did i ever say i hate pia? i always say she's an great singer and i'm not the first nor the only one that think she's robotic.

        and if you take time delving through the many charades of Lady Gaga, you'll see a wonderfully gifted artist who just feel like being weird.

        but whatever. sometimes people choose to see what they want to see. i'm just being realistic. even though i'm team casey, it doesn't cloud my judgement and think he's the greatest thing ever. i like him because he got character. however he'll end up in the competition, he won me over.

        and that's also the reason pia didn't win me over. the lack of character, every song started to sound the same, unwillingness to bare herself a little and be daring.

        @tenNisaddict… oh yada yada yada. try to conduct a more adult debate will ya *yawn*

      • haha…this talentless casey will go home next!…he should be gone long time ago!!

      • OK Teniseaddict and Monke, I'm still refereeing this feud! Tenise, you had the earlier reverse burn on spelling of names, but Monke's got ya for the most part on actually making sense, you are not delving deep enough into what he's actually saying. But I respect you for tilting with him. LOL!

  1876. i'm so upset about pia. i cried many times. yes i get to in to the show but she was the best… i'm soooo angry!

  1877. No way!! Something is terribly wrong with the voteing process. Starting back to another season, there is no way that Adam Lambert shouldn't have been the big Idol winner of his season. Like him or not, he was the most talented person to hit their stage. What a joke! This year, Paul, Stefano and Jacob should be long gone! This isn't the best season for Idol. The best thing of this season is Steven Tyler!! The little tweens have about ruined this show and they aren't the ones that put out the money for albums. They made a big deal out of changing their format, I don't see much change in the way they do things, why would they make someone like Scotty try to do rock? You are what you are and that is what they should go with. The rest of this is nonsense. If they are a country singer that is what they should do, take them out of their element and they suck. What is the point? That would be like having Steven Tyler sing an opera song. He is one of the greatest Rockers in history and you wouldn't or shouldn't take him out of his element. Why would you, he is the greatest. Idol has to make changes because it has lost it's sparkle. They get great talent and the tweenies screw it all up. Just like the year they thought they were being funny by voteing for the no talent guy with the weird hairdo's every week. We all know who that was and the other one that was just plain rotten and he laughed all the way to the bank because he made an album and he was one of the worst contenders they ever had. Hint, the asian guy. Is Idol fair? No.

    • I agree Sally I think the voting system has a glyche and Pia's votes went to someone else. American Idol needs to look into that aspect and if that's what happened own up to it and bring Pia back on and let go of the person who received her votes count.

  1878. I am concerned that the judges are praising all of the performances, many not praise worthy, and the result is one of the top 3 singers, perhaps the most talented was eliminated. Maybe the votes, until the top 3, should be on who should be eliminated, not a cumulative vote on who should stay. It may be time that the judges have some input, some weighting among the popular voting of a fickle public. It is my view that Lauren, Pia, Jacob, followed by James and Scotty, should be the top five. Please AI, re-consider your protocol and adapt to what this has demonstrated.

    Never has such a dominant talent, been eliminated this early. Yes, Casey is extremely talented, but he doesn't yet attuned to what seriously he wants to say in his performances. And Paul, needs to go, now

  1879. Pia, you will be in the music business and you will be a diva. Your voice is fantastic and loved by many!! You go girl!! You are on to great things!! God bless you!!

  1880. America definitely made the biggest mistake of the season on Thursday night's results show! Pia was clearly the best female singer on 2011 idol. I am so disappointed in America's judgement, as well as the judges who helps to sway America's votes. There are clearly a few singers there who could use a bit more critical commentary, and the judges continue to say how much they love it and how awesome they sounded…..not! Judges you need to do what you were put on the show to do, and stop trying to make everyone feel good, this is a singing competition and you've caused the best female singer to go home……shame on you! Pia don't worry cause you will be receiving (if not already) a million calls for singing & modeling…..you don't need to run up & down the stage and act like a fool to prove anything to America. You're a natural singer and they can't take that from you!!!!!!!!

  1881. its a foolish voting!!!!!!!!!!! why in the hell you america sent home a wonderful and a best singer you have in the competition??????????? this will cause some rating falls!!!!!!!!

  1882. Pia is beautiful and can sing- she couldn't move and did not have the X factor.

  1883. I agree Pia is an incredible singer and we just watched her on Jay Leno tonight. She sang like a bird and had great stage presence everyone loved her. We will watch other shows to see Pia. Bye bye Idol since Pia is not there we have to watch other shows to see her. The voting count must not have been distributed correctly on this one.

  1884. Pia has an amazing voice, but she didn't have any personality. She couldn't physically move, or connect with an audience on an emotional level. She came across a little "princess-like."

    I'd really like to see a week of "Vote Off a Judge, America!"

    • If the judges are so upset about this, maybe they should be giving better advice to begin with… they left her out there with no solid advice, just an order to do 'something else.'

      • I don't believe the judges didn't know the result beforehand! their "act" were just over the top….lol!!

      • I think J Lo was jealous of Pia and that is why she never gave her full praise. Everyone used to talk about how beautiful J Lo was until Pia hit the stage. Now there was another woman on AI that men were drooling over instead of her!

    • Soyou think Paul's weird gyration move or Jacob's gay-like dance are great "physical move??

      Btw, c- for "home work" copied…lol!I don't think any of these kids got super personality here!

      • at least they're not afraid to put themselves in front of people. lots of rockstars have weird dance (chris martin, mick jagger etc) and lots of people actually find it cool.

        not too crazy about jacob's dancing too but i forgive him because he put a lot of soul into his singing.

      • Yeah? if Pia is robotic..then Paul's weird dance is like a "broken robot"…lol!

      • try watch some tv. search 'popular rock band' or 'rockstar'. lots of their stage act include 'weird dancing'.

        i prefer to call that 'cool' and apparently a lot of people around the world thought so too.

      • See? even your lame argument is so bias…. Oh wait! why should I bother with someone from a cage…lol!

      • base your argument on some fact, then maybe, just maybe, i'll take you seriously.

  1885. I was so sorry to see Pia voted off . She was my pick from the first time I heard her sing. I thought surely she would go all the way to the top two contestants for the finale.. Not sure I want to watch the rest of the shows.. I cried along with the rest of them.. I will miss seeing her each week. !!

  1886. Pia's been my top 5, but sorry I haven't voted for her once. She too early showed people her utmost which wasn't done well every time, and, her song choice last time wasn't my favourite. It's the fact that she's better than Haley, but Haley's smarter in entertaining people. If I've to vote for a female contestant, I'll vote for Lauren – she's my top 4. Scotty and James, or James and Scotty, they're my finalists, then Casey.

  1887. Wrong voting results….again. I for one will look forward to seeing and hearing "The next Celine Dion" Best of luck…Pia. Hurry back on stage!!!!!

  1888. What an absolute shocker Pia is beautiful and talented and I expected her to make it to the finals. I can't figure out what Paul has that has been keeping him on the show I would have kicked him to the curb before Naima or Thia.

  1889. America got it completely wrong with Pia's elimination. I'm just wondering if the public actually votes or the show's bosse's have the final say in who is elimanated because this is one result that does not add up. I for one have stopped watching American Idol as the eliminations is not a true indication of who is best.

  1890. Just one more thing, I have watched all of the previous American Idols and in every season some of the best have been voted off. The most successful singers are those that have not won, but have been either the runner up or 3rd or 4th placings. How many winners of American Idol are heard of compared to those that were in the top 5. In my opinion, judging should be done by a panel of expert recording artists who know the music business than left up to an american population that just votes for the person they like and not the performance overall. I'm from New Zealand so maybe my opinion doesn't count, but it seems unfair that one of the best is no longer in the running. But in my mind I'm sure PIA will get a recording contract with a major company and you will be hearing a lot more from her in the near future and I for 1 look forward to hearing her music

  1891. Come on AMERICA I am from New Zealand and Pia was my vote to win this. Stop voting for the best looking guy and make sure its for the best talent.

    Good luck Pia and have a great careeer as you deserve it

  1892. The voters have spoken. I guess they got bored. Easy come, easy go I say. Honestly, you guys need to harden up. You can't have it all your way and blames other fans.

  1893. She lost because of her outfit and because she's boring. And that outfit didn't help. I mean really? It looked like maternity wear.

    Now next week, Lauren needs to go. With your help we can make this happen and save the planet just in time.

  1894. Remember: next week – vote Lauren off. I'll be counting on you. <3

    • I 100% disagree. In the big picture, as far as quality of voice, stage performance a comfort in front of the camera… all of the things that make a true star. Let us also remember she is a mere 16 years old with years to iron out what little she needs to overcome. She is blessed at 16 with the beginnings of a great entertainer. You people (those of whom aren't jealous and biased) need to give CREDIT where credit is due. Let's face it ANY of the contestants who have made it this far are in their own right already stars. I give props to them all, the competition is fierce and to get this far before judges and America is an accomplishment (voted off or not) they should be damn proud.

  1896. You know, this is exactly how we handle our own precious democratic process. The posts here reveal so much about us.

    Some:

    * Prefer to hand the power back to "royalty"

    * Choose to secede

    * Spend their time launching personal attacks on the opposition and their supporters

    While I found a lot of it distasteful, I get why some of the posters here have resorted to talking nonsense. What a circus we all make!

    • hhhh most of them complained about teeny bopper/little girls votes while acting very juvenile themselves…

  1897. You people keep saying that the judges voted Pia off. Let's recap. The judges voted her in. The top 10 to be exact. It is America who voted Pia off. Pia was one of the judges favorites, she just didn't earn enough American votes to stay in. So technically people (especially all of those pointing fingers)look at the big picture. Of all the votes cast..Pia had the least. Get it now?

  1898. Are you kidding Pia and James were the two biggest standouts all season and will sell more albums than the other contestants combined. It just shows how stupid some people really are, I'm sure people did'nt vote for Pia because they assumed that she would be safe. Even though Casey shoud'nt have been eliminated two weeks ago that decission has come back to haunt the judges. There needs to be more weight applied to the judges decissions because some people vote stupidily. Are you kidding Paul!!!

  1899. Pia is my favorite!!I'm xpecting her to win the competition, but when the results revealed,I almost feel not to watch the show anymore because my most awaited performance by pia will not be show! I'm sorry but I think I don't have to watch American idol anymore w/out pia!

  1900. We, my wife and I, have been faithful watchers for 6 years, never missing an episode. After this latest vote (Pia eliminated) we will abandon the show. Obviously it is some kind of popularity contest not a singing competition. Yuk.

    • Actually, it's a entertainment programme decided by popularity/fans because ultimately, they are the people who will buy the CDs. You can't throw a hissy fit because others voted for their favourite and not yours. Harden up, man – or good riddance.

  1901. My husband and I were in Vegas watching Idol from our hotel room-couldn't miss it wherever we were! I predicted it would be Paul or Stephano that would be eliminated..boy. were we shocked!! I was almost disguting and painful to see her go..I believe America is too jealous of her..She is talented, gorgeous, thin and knows how to dress. I think those dowdy, overweight housewives sitting at home could not handle her confidence and beauty and wanted to see her go..I am soooo angry when we leave the judging up to America..they were WRONG on this one..WAYYYYYYY wrong!

      • I agree with "meforamericanidol" – Pia was one of my top picks at the beginning of the season– didn't show much personality but thought that was do to nerves and she would come out of her shell.I looked forward to hearing her sing – but after about the third show she became BORING – Pia's performances just blended into each other.I was surprised that she was voted out now–thought she would get through another couple of weeks. But not to win. I wish her alot of luck!

      • I'm not an over weight house wife and i didn't vote for Pia . I think she is a good singer, but performance wise she does not have that. It does not mean people were jealous it just means she was not their favorite. It's not just a singing contest. America wants entertainment too!

  1902. Being from the land of the hanging chad all I can say is, when we get down to Stephano, Paul, and Jacob I’ll have plenty of spare time to pursue real interests. Keep voting…

  1903. I'm really shocked to know that PIA was eliminated. what a wrong decision made! I expected Stefano to be out. PIA is fantastic. My guess in the next round, either Stefano / Paul / Haley will be out. I believe PIA will make her own way to fame. God Bless PIA!

  1904. Regarding Paul….how can a skinny man with a little girl's voice appeal to teen girls? Only one man in history will be able to pull off a voice like that and that is Rod Stewart.

    • Thank you Angela–you described Paul perfectly. I actually feel sorry for the dude, because I think he knows music and probably used to be able to hold notes better, but the poor guy has ruined his vocal cords from his previous cheap bands touring cheap nightclubs with cheap microphones. But at least the girls like him until they age 3 years and appreciate athletic guys more, and Paul's hair will start falling out in 10 years. LOL (yeah, I have personal experience with that)

  1905. I said last year with Crystal never again – I said the same the year before with Adam – yet I put myself through this pain again and wasted more hours to see another very likely international talent that would definitely be very successful in Aus be crucified by the Idol voting rules – it has to be ONE VOTE PER PHONE NUMBER to stop this joke of so called judging. However makes me wonder what is happening over in the US at present and what is going through their minds – huge debt and total government kaos, the Aussie dollar has climbed to $AUS1.05 to the US $1.00 – I now can spend more time enjoying my internet shopping, I am having so much fun!! The very said part about this is the 3 Idol judges were totally devastated about the outcome of Pia leaving of course and could not do a damn thing about called official voting decision this week and I doubt if we will see 2 of the judges again next year

    • Get over it, its a TV show and while the ratings stay high do you really think the producers and judges give a damm who goes and who stays, eliminations like this just bring in more viewers and then more revenue for the network

    • Yes Wendy I was surprised that Pia was voted off, but myself and several of my other Aussie friends would never have purchased a CD by Pia or gone to see her in concert, she has no stage presence and is totally boring to watch, plays no musical instrument and in my mind is no way the 'total package' as Randy refers to. After each show I can barely remember her performance or the song she sang, so I am not really shocked that she has gone she must also be boring to many US voters as we have no say in it downunder! I can definitely remember James, Scotty, Laurens, Jacobs and Caseys performances each week. I am glad I can remember the first 3 but Caseys & Jacobs I always remember for the wrong reasons, I wish both of them were voted off, can't stand either of them. Haley isn't far behind them either.

      As for Steven and JLo, I agree, I enjoyed them through the auditions but now not so much and hope they are not back next year.

      There is no way they will let the voting be one per phone number as this is where they rake in the money, the more votes the more money and dollars is what it really is what comes first. Pia going is great for the show, just look at what controversy it has caused, they will get even more viewers next week now.

      Now off to go spend my Aussie dollars and get some bargains!!

      • Well Helen then this show will always be a joke, just worse this year – I bet the Aussie Foxtel Idol audience is not nearly as big as last year and their ratings are not high – much more entertainment watching the Divas and Meatloaf on Celebrity Apprentice.

        Oh and my pick for the winner, it is Lauren, with the backing of Stephen her sweet cheerleader/pom queen looks is sure to appeal to young Idol voters male and female. Probably Scotty in the final as well, depending on how he goes in the jazz songs (if they have one this year).

        Meanwhile I am just enjoying spending my time US internet shopping the Aussie Dollar is now 6 cents more than the US dollar, still climbing -vbg-

  1906. Totally absurd that Pia was voted off. Steffano, Paul, Jacob among a couple others will not sell 10 records, or who the hell would pay hard earned money to watch them sing in Vegas or anywhere for that matter.Pia without a doubt has the best voice on the entire show. I hope a record producer grabs her and fullfills her dream. She could become another Celine.

  1907. in our town we could not watch it due to time warner mess up how many more people could not watch and vote? There should be a do over it was unfair in the ability to vote.

    • If you were a Pia fan, you could have voted anyway. We voted, not for Pia, and we didn't see the show either…we were traveling. If you start with 01 and work your way down…you will find out your fav.

  1908. We just love Pia, I hope that she will get a record deal. Scotty and Lauren hang in there we love you two.

  1909. Pia Eliminated What A Disgrace, Pia Was By Far Better Than 7 Of The Other Singers, I Wanted Pia & James In The Final Two, They Are The Only Ones That Can Sing. This Popularity Contest Needs Fixed. One Vote Per Person Only, And Then When The Public Vote Puts Them In The Final 3 Let The Judges Decide Who Goes Home. After All That Is What Judges Are For, Not A Cheering Section.

    • I totally agree with you and the producers should consider this idea seriously to let the final word to the judges. Good for you!

      • Oops. That was for Kurt. I just have never seen anyone capitalize every word like that!

  1910. What a travisty.I have watched the show for 11 years,and always voted. After this weeks elimination,I am sure it is teenypoppers doingthe majority of the voting. I may not watch ,or if I do I will finish off this year,and not watch next year.

      • I had 2 years of Spanish many, many years ago, but it begins something like this:

        "When the racists in America eliminated Karen . . ."

        So I guess you don't need the rest translated, right?

  1912. I'm a fan for many years of American Idol but when I saw what happened to Pia, one of my 3 favorites, I was really mad and don't feel to watch it anymore. And it's not the first time that this kind of injustice happens. Remember Daughtry…Pia is far away in another category with an incredible talent and I'm sure she will have a great career. But the producers have to revise the rules about voting. As some said, it should be limited to 1 vote per person and remind to people that this show is all about singing. Or you will lose other viewers and probably some judges. By the way I really love the way the judges comment the performances this year and they prove that bitching is not essential for the show. Good job judges!! And finally, a word for Pia: Don't give up Pia and I can't wait to buy your first (and many more) album as surely a lot of your fans!

  1913. I think the judges insulted America when they said it was "wrong" and "a mistake" that Pia was elimanted. We voted for performers who connected with us. Pia just didn't and they probably made Stefano feel bad. I woulod vote for Stefano any day before Pia.

    • Stefano can't sing and he can't keep his eyes open, and he can't hold a candle to the other guys left. Maybe when he leaves he can take Jacob Lusk with him.

      • I agree Elsie….it was the first time I was disappointed in the new judges. It was quite a slam to Stefano, and I don't think he deserved that.

    • You are right Elsie, Pia has no stage presence I think Stephano has more stage presence in his little finger than she had. I would not waste money going to see her perform as I would fall asleep,

  1914. No, Pia leaving was not right. Bottom 3 should have been Jacob, Paul & Haley. Who knows what will happen now. Does anything else think it was a good choice having Icky Poo on the show? Idol is a family show with very young kids watching & he was disgusting.

    • I don't know why everyone is talking bad about Paul. My daughter and I love his singing. He is so unique in his singing and he is always smiling. Love the way he dances around the stage. Very entertaining. Only my opinion but he is adorable to watch.

      • Adorable to watch? A grown skinny man with a little girl's voice prancing around the stage? He wants to be the next Rod Stewart and is trying to copy his voice. He will never be Rod Stewart…just a man whispering words in a baby voice.

      • P.s. Can you watch a CD playing in your car. If Paul ever makes a CD and you play it, you will cringe when you only hear his voice and you and your daughter will not be able to gush over his supposed "cuteness".

      • Paul has this very sexy and enticing voice, the kind i wish my boyfriend would use when we talk sweet nothings. Hahaha. Anyway, he was gifted with that voice and is honoured if people compare him with the great Rod Stewart. Being a copycat is out of the question. And his dance antics are really funny but adorable (for now, at least). It may just become his signature if he hits it big.

  1915. Jacob Lusk and Stefano Longone both need to GO! America is getting tired of Jacob screaming at the end of each song he sings. Enough is enough. Stefano has an okay voice BUT he is out of touch with reality with James Durbin, Casey Abrams and Scotty McCreery, and Paul McDonald. Stefano pales in comparison to all the guys and I am shocked that he wasn't eliminated long ago. Jacob is a Sunday morning choir voice and he needs to go back to his Church because I am sure they miss him, but America won't.

    • Screaming, who does more screaming than James. I really do not like the way James sing and think he has very little talent. I think Jacob has a lot of talent. But it is obvious talent has nothing at all to do with winning AI. As a matter of fact seems as though the least talented receives the ultimate #1 spot!!

    • I agree, Susan Grant, that Jacob must go. His singing prowess doesn't excite me. But let me put it this way, for all the other contestants. We listen to different types of music depending on our moods. I may buy CDs of Stefano, Scotty and Paul, but not waste money just to watch their concerts. I may watch the concerts of James and Casey but not have their CDs in my collection. The truth is, they're all good but for now, not one of them is what you'd call the total package. And that goes for Pia, Lauren and Haley, too.

  1918. I liked her voice…but didn't like her! Would never have voted for her. I wasn't shocked, as usual I think America got it right.

  1919. I thought it curious that Ryan never mentioned how many votes were cast, like he did the week before….which leaves me wondering if there was a notable decrease in votes … and…. if there was a noticeable drop in the number of voters… could that possibly mean that an appreciable number of votes never were counted due to a malfunction? I cannot think that with so many Pia fans that they would have stopped voting for her, as each week becomes more crucial.

    If a malfunction was not the cause, then I find it likely that teeny boppers who overhwelmed with a crush on one performer, totally disregard excellent talent in favor of their lack of teeny bop crush inbalance! Really says a lot for the need for one vote per phone or pc!

    • yes, likewise, I wonder why Ryan didn't announce how many votes were cast this week. Votes maybe really low compare from the previous weeks.

    • That's a good point Rog. They always have to be "truthful" due to Game Show Regulations and Audits. However, just like what we all know how to "lie with statistics", it's very easy to hide the Full Truth simply by not talking about the number of votes, or that millions of votes might have had to been tossed due to malfunctions or that all votes during a one hour time period had to be disregarded per preset Official Rules in the event of suspected malfunctions, etc. The point is, there's no media or Regulators to hold AI accountable for any Hidden Truths that they would never willingly disclose to the public due to the mistrust it would incur on AI and their Advertisers.

      • I do not agree with you, I do not think that there were any hidden truths, the votes sent the right person home. She has a great voice but she was to boring and never connected with the audience. I am from South Africa and our last Idols compitition had to be a draw due to Cel phone networks and votes which were SMS'd never reached the voting station before the close off. So I am sure if there was something like that it will be disclosed.

  1920. Totally shocked Pia is outstanding …. How can this happen…shows you how fickle people are who vote…we can't vote in NZ. Pia is the package gorgeous, humble and she can sing. Scotty is awesome too….the rest well they have good and so good nights but Pia and Scotty stand out….great to see Pia has record contract anyway…yeah

  1921. Very shocking. She was one of the best ever. Much better than that discusting guest you had on there.

  1922. Pia has this classy qualities that a newer generation, who probably vote the most, plain don't get. Too bad.

    But the good news is, time will show if she is a real winner or not. If she will make her way through this industry and will sell her music – she is a winner no matter what; if she won't – she was eliminated for a good reason.

    I wish you luck Pia, you are so talented and gorgeous. The only thing: open up to people a little more. Loosen up that drama a little. Have fun no matter what. Make your smile a little more sincere, filled it with feelings rather than with modeling. Then the world will be YOURS~

  1923. WHO CARES!! The judges were completely disrespectful of the fact that America is the one who votes responsibly or not (this is not the case) But for them to respond the way they did was very unprofessional of them and rude to Stephano and Jacob and whomever else did not get eliminated. This is not the first time they have responded this way and it makes me sick to have actually loved the judges this year and to have them sit there and act so childish was ridiculous!! Nobody should rob the contestants of a good thing who are not eliminated!! They have to get over it and realize that each week is going to get harder and lose amazing people. That is what AMERICAN IDOL is about!! GROW UP!!!

  1924. American Idol sucks. This is the third time I witnessed one of the very best performers loose or be eliminated. It will be the last for me.I WILL NOT EVERY WATCH THIS SHOW AGAIN!

    Pia was absolutely the best of this group, the judges used their save to save that wierdo Casie,two weeks ago, what a shame.

    American Idol is now blocked on our TV set.

  1925. Yes, she’s technically a good singer but she has no soul, passion and never connected with the audience, every thing about her was just perfect, too perfect if you ask me

  1926. If all the comments are true then why was Pia Evicted out of American Idol, not because she could not sing or perform!What has happened has happened and nothing can change the fact.The American fans of Pia should stand behind Pia & support her in her quest for stardom.

    I am disappointed that Pia went, but really the croaky raspy voice and cold Halley should go along with Stefano, my guess it will be scotty who will win.

  1927. I was very upset that Pia was the one eliminated. Hailey and Stephano should've been the one's to go. Hailey's voice doesn't strike my attention at all. I'm hoping that Scotty or Lauren will win this season. They're both awesome.

  1928. It's quite intriguing reading the many assertions as if you represent the majority. Surely, the fact she was unpopular with the millions of viewers must mean something?

      • Hit a raw nerve did I, little boy? Is this an exclusive Pia discussion group? You need to get over yourself because I'm not going anyway 🙂

      • Bye Pia, see ya…… she is all good on the money pool of big time. She will get a bunch of $$$ just for standing in the same boring look under someone. Jen and Mark will make sure Pia and Steppy will have a good ride

  1929. Hot tip for those of you who don'y know, Pia Toscano on YOUTUBE performing live, Pia sings songs by Lady Gaga,Kelly Clarkson and some others and I love these performers but trust me she sounds better than they do and cleaner and amazingly better if possible than when she performed on IdolPlus the National Anthem performance and Jay Leno appearance is there as well please check it out.

  1930. After all this time your'e here with this childish response! have you not got Pia off your'e mind yet? Wierdo

      • Whew! Thanks for clarifying Simon; I just hope The Count didn't kill himself already! Only 20 minutes, so he should be alright. LOL

    • Get a life and get over yourself. It's just a popularity contest. Obviously your favourite wasn't popular enough. Harden up little man

  1931. unbelievable! thats all i couldnt help thinking and saying. pia is beautiful and such a good singer that i guessed that she would be in the top 3 for sure. i was shocked!

  1932. I found Jacob's comment to be very arrogant and insulting. Then he changes songs because of his "morals"? Need to get my eyes checked because I thought for sure he was doing some grinds and pelvic thrusts on stage. Can't have it both ways buddy.

  1933. Pia was by far, in my opinion, the most talented performer on the show. I hope they bring her back during one of the "results" segments just to showcase her talent. I suspect that the typical "voter" is a young rock and roller who could care less for the Pia's of this world, but I am lookiing forward to seeing and hearing her in the future.

  1934. I was so shocked thursday to see Pia get eliminated. Disapointed wasn't the word! I was looking forward to seeing her every week. I wonder what Simon is thinking!!! LOL. Betcha he's looking to sign her up.

    • I wonder if there sorry they used the save card? I would not have!!! SEE YOU NEVER KNOW!

    • Well I'll be watching for sure then. How ridiculous. Next they'll be armed protests and no-fly zones

  1936. I agree with you Roseanne. They should have saved their save card until much later when it was much more important. Yeah, I bet Simon is chuckling. Pia is such a super star that maybe this is good for her.. like it drew attention to her much more than had she made it to the final 2 or 3.. or even won. She was too good for that show and stood far ahead of all the others. What time she had, it was enough time to show her stardom.

  1937. I was absolutely shocked that Pia was voted off! I never gave a second thought to her being eliminated, or for that fact the bottom three. I guess I can't leave it to America to pick our Idol because there's no telling who will reign this year leaving them in charge. While she wasn't my personal favorite she should've made it much farther!!

  1938. I don't think what I was trying to say came out right. I was basically trying to say that I didn't think she would even be up for discussion about being kicked off. Anyways, shows how much I know.

  1939. She was over-rated. Boring and over-rated. Thank you America – you saved the world from boredom.

  1940. Kendra – now there's a singer and an injustice right there. She would have slayed Pia. Man, she had a better vibrato that didn't sound like a lamb suckling, she had a greater range and she had a better tone. Oh and she was blonde, too.

  1941. I have felt since day 1 of the first year of Idol that the voting procedure is all wrong. A person should be allowed 1 vote and that vote should be for the person you want to leave. That way the voting would not be so skewed. I still feel that's why Chris Daughtry left before he should have and now Pia. This has really been a pet peve of mine since the begining. Now when I vote, I vote for everyone except the one I want to leave the competition, as that is the only fair way.

    Please consider for next year!

  1942. Simone used to put it right. "Does not matter how great an artist you are, song choice most important." Wednesday my prediction in the bottom 3 was Pia, Paul and Haley. The moment I saw Pia's dress and hair done, I did not like her looks. Then she had the most horrible song as her choice. I do not get it. They got another crazy artist Stephano to give dressing advise. You have to be kidding me. Why can't the directors tell the contestant that their song choice sucks. That is whats wrong with this country. Nobody tells the truth. Keep in mnind all you contestants, you are dealing with a whole bunch of emotitionally unstable teenage audience as your voters. Haley has got in her mind she is Janis Joplin. What another poor selection. Joplin had several good songs, but she selected a screaming song. People that would be exiting soon would be Paul, Casey, the guy who has the heavy mexican accent and Haley. Casey is an artist, but he should not have been saved as he would not last in this show. His attitude is this is how I sing and if you like it, take it or I do not care. There is no place for singers like Casey in american idol. Paul's days are numbered. Jacob may last little longer with right song choices, but he is no american idol. The only one I see in the finals is Scotty and the chubby country singer girl. Damn they did a great job in making her look pretty. Initially she looked like a tired waitress from a roadside truck stop diner. But damn she has talent. Contestants its song choice. And Haley stop acting like a strip artist on stage.

  1943. I may not agree with voting results, but am not upset with the voters. The thing I dont like about Idol is the disrespectful judges. Simon, where are you?

  1944. Apparantly american people don't appreciate good singing; generally speaking they like screamers better; with the elimination of Pia Toscano it's over for me; I don't need to watch American Idol again.

  1945. I think the American public got it right. I wasn't happy about the judges. With their comments they were essentially putting some of the other idols down. It is what it is. Be gracious judges.

    • and fair with praise and criticism, too. Also, they must remember that their behavior on-air may be misinterpreted by the general public as favoritism among their bets, and bias or even discrimination for their non-bets. I don't believe they are impartial and neutral, anyway. Just don't show it on-air. Somehow, I miss Simon and Paula.

  1946. Just unreal….to much. I thuoght Pia would win it all. Judges can be thanked for that for using the save too soon.

  1947. Bad slip .on the the American voters . Pia went too soon . Lionel Botha Capetown SA

  1948. America got it soooo wrong this week!!! I am so angry. Pia is one of the best, but it seems America has no taste for music. Pia, I will buy your CD any day, you are great!!!

  1950. Judges, bad-bad comments. How disrespectful to all the others. I have watched every year and I have never heard or witnessed anything like that. Pia is gone. Face it Pia lovers… I am sure a year from now you will have her plenty of Pia. my goodness. I guess that ice cream fell off the cone in front of all the other singers. Sorry to hear she almost passed out leaving the stage.

    • Ok peoples less get it together, i know every one like and dislike this girl,you all got know that it only tv,entertainment,this young lady do not care one way or the other,I saw no tears,but all smiles,she knew what she had when they call her name,that why she had no tears, every one else did,think about it.It does not matter to me one way of the other who wins they all are great in their own way,so give these kids a break,it only American Idol,not running for the White House,if you know what i mean, Have a great day.

  1951. I can hardly wait for AI on Wed.night. I am anxious

    to hear everyone and to see if they step it up a little.

  1952. – THIS YOUNG LADY IS ON HER WAY TO BECOME A BIGGER STAR THAN AMERICAN IDOL – SHE HAS THE LOOKS, FAB VOICE. DON'T YOU THINK IT IS A LITTLE CRAZY HOW DAUGHTRY SHOULD HAVE WON- AND NOW IS A BIG RECORDING ARTIST, DIDN'T SEE ANY TEARS ON ADAM LAMBERT'S FACE WHEN HE DID NOT MAKE IT – AND LOOK AT HIM NOW. CARRIE AND KELLY MADE IT BIG (THE ONLY 2 THAT MADE IT THROUGH) AND JENNIFER WENT ON TO GET AN OSCAR. SOMETHING WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ON HOW THIS HAPPENS – IF IT NOT LEGIT. GOOD LUCK PIA.

  1953. I think america was wrong to vote Pia off the show is the world really tone deaf.

  1954. Pia tendency to shriek on the high notes made her very difficult for me to listen to…it was just like nails on a chalkboard! Perhaps the judges should have coached her on this. with the judges reaction, I felt bad for Stefano.

  1956. It happens each A.I. season… Very good ones are surprisingly off the circus, good looking singers without real voice are still in. Nothing personal, Paul is cute but I doubt his singing quality. He is a bad performer, but has a lovely smile. Maybe he should be modelling? Pia was too much focussed to be compared with Celine Dion, she definitely missed to show her voice talent in a bride genre of music. Season 10 is at least better than season 9 was, at least speaking on talents but definitely not what song choices is concerned. Most participants are playing safe and take slow songs instead of energy loaded and entertaining rythm out of pop/r&b/etc. My favorite was Naima. She had the whole package, voice, performance, exotic dancing/expression. The duet she sang together with Jacob Lusk showed her capability very well. I wonder what went wrong that she did not get the votes she needed to stay in the competition.

  1957. Epic Fail!!!!!!….on behalf of the judges…Shame on them for trying to pass the blame onto the fans…you too Ryan Seacrest…If Simon were still panelled as a judge Casey wouldn't have even made it as far as he did. They never should have thrown away there save, on a at best a coffee house musician like Casey.

    Pia is/was one of the classiest and brightest new talents of this show of the past several seasons. I wish her absolute success. She deserves nothing less!!!

    A++++ Pia.

  1958. I don't get it. AI presented the public with a spectrum of musical voice talents, from balladeer, to country singers, to soul, to pop, to jazz, and to rock. Each contestant, though amateur, is specializing in their own music genre, and because of that, is incomparable with the others. So why does AI challenge them to sing out of the box and outside of their comfort zone. That's what is causing all the chaos among viewers and fans. After all, at the end of the day, when they hit the music industry, the sound they produce is all about which line of music they were in before they even joined AI. Please prove me wrong.

    • Great comment! Aren't the judges the ones who (at the beginning of the season through hollywood week) constantly told the contestants to find out who they are and stick with it????? They always said, "Stay true to who you are". They then make country and ballad singers sing rock. Would Daughtery been able to sing country? No way….he was a rocker. That is why people bought his rock music. Duh AI!

  1959. I was totally shocked with the outcome of the votes but like you said its all in connecting with the crowd. I just cant see how Jacob Lusk keeps making it through. Im routing for Scotty i think hes so cute.

  1960. Buenos dias, sigo el programa cada fin de semana.

    Entre a la internet para ver los próximos resultados ya que el fin de semana de los 9 que quedaron, no estaré en casa. No estoy de acuerdo con el resultado de eliminar a Pia. Tiene muy bonita voz, porte, elegancia y muy bonita. Tiene todo. En lugar de las otras 2 chicas que quedaron, yo preferiria a Pia. Lástima que halla sido eliminada y no se pueda contar con ella en verla en los espectaculos como cantante. Ella tiene mucho potencial. Ojalá alguién pueda ver eso y la guie a seguir en el escenario, vale dinero.

  1961. My personal oppinion on Pia's elimination was spot on. I agree she has a fantastic voice but she has no stage presence, she does'nt grab the audience and is boring. Great singer but boring.

    • I totally agree with you Lynn. The judges have all said that the contestants can sing. We can all see that they can all sing. Now it comes down to the whole package. Pia has no stage presence whatsoever and promised everyweek that if America brings her back she would show what she could do. She showed that she has not got the gift of the stage and Lynn, I agree…fantastic singer…just boring.

  1962. Jacob Lusk the most exaggerated performer who just screams and freaks out should be the one to be eliminated …

    • Can you imagine the drama he will put on if he were voted off or if he won? Good grief….

  1963. Jacob wouldn't sing a song because of the sexual overtones, yet he dry humps on stage. Give me a break! Yes, I will vote you off Jacob because I do not like your singing and yes, I will be able to look at myself in the mirror.

  1964. Although I was surprised that Pia was let go last so soon, I was not surprised she was in the bottom three. It amazes me that the judges were SO upset and angry, except for maybe Steven Tyler (who is always 'sweet' and loves nice looking females). EVERY week, J.Lo and Randy kept saying "get off the ballads", "stomp the stage", "connect", etc. This was over-looked for several weeks as "this is one of my favorite songs", "I couldn't not do this song", and other type of comments kept her on the ballad track.

    Don't get me wrong, I thought the girl had/has an AMAZING voice, but week before last when a ballad started to pop out again…I changed the channel. Enough. Same song different words. Then, on Rock n' Roll week, she chose a Tina Turner (who is the ultimate MEGA performer) and basically gave it the same treatment with a walk around the judges…can I just say boring?! Good voice or not, she was not entertaining at all. I wish her the best and hope that whatever label picks her up will give her some dancing lessons and show her how to 'work a stage.' Maybe give her some lessons on how to tap into her soul and get some funk once in a while.

    She did nothing to step out of her box, except for maybe to wear some L.A.M.B. clothing (thank you Gwen) to make her look hot! Performance-wise a little flat! Sorry…maybe she went too soon but she would have gone…the audience is the one that was getting cheated.

    Shoot, everyone else stepped up to the plate pretty well with some rock. However, Jacob did some 'King of Pop' not exactly R&R and Stefano sang 'soul' ala Percy Sledge, it did not do them any favors (along with Jacob's slightly arrogant comment).

    Stefano, try something more than a 'love song.' You have some outstanding pipes.

    Just a few comments from a well-wisher to all of the contestants. I will finish with a little — All I have to say is 'ENTERTAIN' your audience along with giving us a song!

  1965. This is pathetic. it's time to change the way voting is done. This is now a popularity contest. Let the judges decide.Now you can vote 100 times. If this keeps up thousands of viewers will shut down

  1967. Pia wasn't great this week, but when will Paul get voted off. He can't sing and he looks like a dancing chicken on stage. Stefano is way better than Paul as are all of the girls.

  1970. Pia's leaving was obvious after she performed on Wednesday night. I was a strong supporter, but week after week the Judges kept telling her she had to get away from ballads and put herself out there more. Wednesday she at least got away from the ballads she had been doing, bur still basically stood there doing nothing. I really wanted a woman to win it for a change, and with her beautiful voice and fabulous body, I thought she would be the one. Unfortunately, she dressed like a thirty year old and the voting audience is 11 yr. old girls who could not relate to her, she needed to dress down. Also, when you have a James Durbin who just leaves everything out there on the stage, you got to bring more. Sorry Pia, but you weren't listening and taking note.

  1971. Based on the fact that 'Idol' is a singing competition, I fully expected Pia to win. Judging the contestants on singing ability, I think Pia and Jacob were way out in front of the others, with Pia just beating Jacob on 'likeability'. Looking at the remaining 8, I don,t think any of them are good enough to be called 'American Idol'.

  1972. Pia has a very beautiful voice, but she didn't "entertain" as well as the others. When they are all really great a choice has to be made on the whole package. Pia is one of them who didn't entertain the audience as well as the rest. I knew it would be either her or Stephano.

  1973. Im really really shocked that Pia was voted out. when ever she sang i had goosebums she has the most amazing voice out of all those other singers. i cant believe that this has happened im really shocked. all i can say is that i which Pia only the best in the near future and that, that she carries on what she is doing cause she has the most amazing talent ever.

  1974. another comments from me is that. no matter what people say about Randy and J.Lo saying she must get off the ballets. That woman Pia has the voice to do any song and i just think and the people are jealous cause she has the looks and the voice and i honestly think that the girls that dont vote are jealous but my thing is why are the jealous cause at least Pia was on the show doing her thing and proving to the world she had come this far and for those people that didnt vote are really nasty. i do believe that a woman should really win Idols this time around cause really to me is like the every year is just going to be a guy that wins. Pia was made to win this and no one i mean no one has the voice that she has on the show. i was proud of her and still is.

  1975. I think there was something wrong with the phone lines last week. I tried to vote for Pia three times and it was busy every time. I was able to vote for 3 others, just not Pia????

  1976. The audience knows when they are being entertained. Pia put us to sleep. Yes, she had a beautiful voice but there was no performance. She has no "attitude".

  1977. I think Stefano Langone should win the whole thing.That's just my opinion.I REALLY want Stefano Langone to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  1978. im not agree with this , i think she is the best and she reallyy come back, she has a excellent voice , the ones better ever , from colombia (ibague), i wish u PIA the best for u,,, have a great carrer , your so elegant , your so kimda girl anda your voice is the best in this show , so good luck and i wish hear you again… saludoss….muchas felicidades y exitos futurosss

  1979. JAMES DURBIN!,

    FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, YOU MADE ME CRY WHEN YOU SANG THAT SONG TONIGHT. NEVER HAS ANYONE ON THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN IDOL DONE THAT! YOU ARE AWESOME!

    AMERICA VOTE——-JAMES DURBIN YOU ARE NUMBER 1

    NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS REMEMBER YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED!

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