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5/17: Elliott goes home
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thank goodness most of the hour was fluff as always so I could watch almost the entire final hour of “Amazing Race” including the winner. (Go hippies!)
At 9:56 p.m., they show the vote percentages for the first time because they were so close. 33.06%, 33.26% and 33.68%. “It doesn’t get any closer than that,” said Ryan. (Well, that’s not true!)
He shows the 33.06% and it’s… Elliott Yamin! I got that one right so I’m 6 out of 10 picking who gets voted off and 19 out of 25 overall among all those in the bottom. They didn’t say whether Kat or Taylor had more votes but we can guess Taylor.
I went back a year to read my blog item when Vonzell was voted off. That night, there were 37 million votes tallied. That’s a 30% increase! Wow!
Brace yourself for crapfest 2006 next Tuesday if past years are any indication because Taylor and Kat will be forced to sing (gulp!) originals commissioned by “American Idol.” Last year, poor Bo and Carrie had to sing “Inside Your Heaven.” Can it get any worse than THAT?
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By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 8:37 PM | Link to this
Heeeey! Am I the only one here?
GO SOUL PATROL & GO E-TRAIN ♥ ♥ ♥
By American Mother
May 17, 2006 8:39 PM | Link to this
Wrong wrong, so - like I was saying, tonight for dinner, I made this wonderful bow-tie pasta dish, with mild Italian sausage, sliced zucchini & yellow squash, grape tomatoes - cooked with garlic & onions and EVOO, it is so good and I bet Taylor would love it!!!
Taylor, YOUR American Idol!!!! I hope!!!
By Dawn
May 17, 2006 8:43 PM | Link to this
Speaking of dinner - grilled chicken breasts, pasta salad with a side dish of creamed cucumbers/onions. MMMMMMMMMMM…any results yet??
By Dawn
May 17, 2006 8:44 PM | Link to this
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By American Mother
May 17, 2006 8:48 PM | Link to this
vin I would brang you some, but I’m fixin to go watch, MY American Idol!!!! Make that Our American Idol!!!!
question? does Soul Patrol plus eTrain = equal Soul Train????
NAH!!!!!
Soul Patrol!! Soul Patrol!! Soul Patrol!!! over and over!!!! Yes
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 8:49 PM | Link to this
Good evening Bloggers.
First off a big apology to Deirdre and others. I went back and listened to an MP3 of Somewhere Over The Rainbow — It was FANTASTIC. SO I just want to let everyone know I take back my initial reaction that the song was boring and oversung. I really really liked it just listening to it.
Now on to tonight. MY personal Gut feeling is Elliot is leaving.
However, All the clues point to Kat leaving. A poster on the AI boards that posted last weekend they had seen Chris goodbye montage being put together, says they saw Katherines Goodbye montage being put together today.
Aunt Edna clue today points to a web site in which two southern men singing together. The hint being that the finalists are the two southern males.
And people anaylzing Nigel’s interview are keying on a comment he makes that the person going home tonight “Did not stick his/her chest out at the end�. They are keying on the fact that he was very disappointed with Kat’s last song and his comment that, “She had the right to steal the evening. She threw it away with this song.�
SO all three hints seem to point to Kat going home.
However, Based on Dial Idol being a dead heat, and the fact they vastly underestimate Kat’s West Coast power leads me to think it is Elliot leaving.
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 8:59 PM | Link to this
Hey Mike - As I read on another blog, Kat definitely hit a home run with ‘Rainbow’, but she fouled out with her other two. Elliott basically hit three doubles.
Therefore, Elliott must stay. : )
By Dawn
May 17, 2006 9:03 PM | Link to this
Kat cannot remember her lyrics, she is frosty on stage. Beautiful but bound for home (I HOPE)
By Dawn
May 17, 2006 9:04 PM | Link to this
any idol results
By Martha
May 17, 2006 9:12 PM | Link to this
Loved the Mustang commercial—I could watch it again!
By Martha
May 17, 2006 9:14 PM | Link to this
Won’t it be funny if Hicks goes home!!!
By Martha
May 17, 2006 9:17 PM | Link to this
Goodness, the wife of the Alabama governor looks like a big bottle of Pepto Bismal and she’s wearing a coat inside the mansion—must be cold in ‘Bama!
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 9:21 PM | Link to this
I LOVE TAYLOR HICKS!!!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:21 PM | Link to this
IDOL HAS become one big commercial. Rebecca gave us the impression that she was on the show last week because she was a fan. Now this week we see them trying to give away a movie DVD,,,,, please. Idol producers know how to bring in the cash Cant wait to see the commercials next year. They may have one of those moving banners over the stage next year.
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:22 PM | Link to this
Cheer up Martha, McBoobs gets to screech next
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:24 PM | Link to this
that commercial was not that cute to me. would not want to see it again.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:27 PM | Link to this
Kat says she does not get the small town support… guess in LA and idol star is not really a star when you can meet Brad Pitt or Denzel.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:29 PM | Link to this
I guess the small town support means a lot to Kat she mentioned it twice in a couple of minutes. I sure hope Elliot can pull it out, but i can’t complain since i did not vote.
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:30 PM | Link to this
Wow, a Kat performance I actually like. :-) Very nice. Nowhere near “Taking It To The Streets” but that was a’ight.
By Martha
May 17, 2006 9:32 PM | Link to this
Kat looks like a combination of Lesley Ann Warren (Victor/Victoria) and Linda Ronstadt. Yup, she could sell some seats and CDs!
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 9:32 PM | Link to this
Kat is really not so good in an interview (sounding disappointed in her less-than-thousands reception), but I must say I loved her doing ‘Think’.
When she said that about she was just happy to make it to the top 3, I had the feeling she ‘Think’s she’s going home.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:32 PM | Link to this
I hope it has dawned on Chris, getting the idol boot was a blessing for him. Although knew he would have liked to win just to have the title. But he is gonna get so many offers, he should be glad.
By Bomber
May 17, 2006 9:35 PM | Link to this
Taylor is such a tough act to follow. Hollywood flunked out in not getting the crowds out for Kat (and no I’m not a Kat fan).
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:39 PM | Link to this
Man, seeing the crowds for Elliot and Taylor compared to the groups for Kat is amazing. Shows the difference between small southern cities and a big metropolis that could care less like LA
By Bomber
May 17, 2006 9:40 PM | Link to this
Can you imagine what would happen to the ratings if Taylor got the thumbs down?
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:42 PM | Link to this
How can you not just love Elliot? He definitely had the best tape and to take his mom… who could ask for a bettter son?
By Bomber
May 17, 2006 9:42 PM | Link to this
Heri it comes….prepare to be sHoCkEd…
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:43 PM | Link to this
I absolutely love Elliot’s voice, but god I have never liked that song, and I didn’t care for that version.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:44 PM | Link to this
The Richmond Dispatch gave a play by play of Elliot’s day…. they mentioned a smoke break..not good and a girlfriend…definitely not good. AI skipped both of those. Do you think Chris’ having a wife hurt him?
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 9:44 PM | Link to this
…SNIFFFF… I love Elliott tooooo!
By Bomber
May 17, 2006 9:46 PM | Link to this
That chris had a significant other was expected. For Elliot to have one was a surprise
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 9:47 PM | Link to this
Local FOX Station (DFW) says “Idol Star” telling Chris he should blow off Fuel and go solo. I’ll you know if I hear more.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:47 PM | Link to this
i am ready
By kim
May 17, 2006 9:49 PM | Link to this
No matter WHAT happens, Elliott is my BOIII!!! The man, actually.
And frustratingly, it looks like they’re setting my man E up to go home tonight by FINALLY letting him go last…right before maybe sending him home. Not cute.
But regardless, he’s a class act and can sing circles around that skipping around, no-remembering, wannabe-Celion-but-not, full of fluff-Katharine.
Go Elliott!!! If he can take it, I can too. No matter how they try to disregard you, they can’t fake on your talent, and most of all, your heart.
sniffles
By Diane
May 17, 2006 9:50 PM | Link to this
off the subject… is Randy gaining hid weight back?
By michael copeland
May 17, 2006 9:50 PM | Link to this
please have voted the snooty bth off!
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:52 PM | Link to this
MItch, hearing here that Clive Davis has also been in contact with Chris and is trying to get him to stay with him and go solo also.
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 9:56 PM | Link to this
yeeha Screecher McBoobs gets in the finale.
TAYLOR HICKS American Idol 2006. Almost all of Elliots votes go to Taylor.
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 9:56 PM | Link to this
The New American Idol……….
Kat’s Dad
By william
May 17, 2006 9:57 PM | Link to this
OMG!!! How much closer could the votes have been? Don’t think Kat will beat Taylor though! She just doesn’t have what it takes in my opinion!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 9:57 PM | Link to this
Woo hoo!! the Kat train rolls on! HA!
By Bomber
May 17, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this
ONe last stop for the Kat-train…see y’all next week…
By Martha
May 17, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this
Elliot has the soul that Hicks wishes he had. Where will his votes go? I hope to see Elliot doing some gigs here!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this
Elliot is a real stand up guy. Katherine is a really good singer so i have to give her her props. i may cry all night. He is such a doll baby and he took his mom with him every where he went. Hey aren’t Jewish people all rich? just kidding. sorry
By Harmony372
May 17, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
harmony sadly gets off the E-train, gathers her bags….and goes home….but as she drives off into the sunset she looks back and SCREAMS
SOUL PATROL! SOUL PATROL! SOUL PATROL!
By Mike S
May 17, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
Taylor - 16,930,000
KAT - 16,630,000
Elliot - 16,530,000
Based on 50,000,000 votes.
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this
I got nothing else to say tonight. Goodnight, all.
By Wondergirl
May 17, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
i get it that people are in the competition to win, but can kat and her family be more self-righteous? taylor and elliot both looked humble, and even their families were modest when ryan showed the numbers, but kat and her family are just ungracious winners. kat does have a voice, but she’s never been consistent. if she does beat taylor (unlikely, i hope), then i think she will be the least successful ai winners.
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
Why do they give Kat’s Dad so much airtime? Is he buying this cpmpetition for her?
By J
May 17, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this
My Gosh, FINALLY! Still can’t believe Elliot hung in there while Chris was dismissed. FINALLY, YEAH!!
By Lara
May 17, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Think all of Elliotts fans should now vote for Taylor. Katharine should not be the AI, PLEASE!!!!!
By Mike
May 17, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Please don’t tell me that Taylor Hicks will win. That’s embarrassing America. Who would acutually buy that CD. You can hear any of a hundred just like him in any Las Vegas Lounge. It’s suppossed to be AMERICAN IDOL not Gomer Pile goes to Hollywood.
By kim
May 17, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Class PERSONIFIED!!! And irony personified in his last song: Yeah they tried to make a fool out of my man, Elliott, but he had the last laugh.
That’s my Elliott, he went out like a champ!
Ai may have consistently tried to keep him the underdog, but they will be wishing they had a a stake in his career. Just tell me where I can buy his cd, I’ll be waiting in line……
By anothervoicewithheart
May 17, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this
Elliot should have won…..I’m heart broken!
By Mike
May 17, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
Please don’t tell me that Taylor Hicks will win. That’s embarrassing America. Who would acutually buy that CD. You can hear any of a hundred just like him in any Las Vegas Lounge. It’s suppossed to be AMERICAN IDOL not Gomer Pile goes to Hollywood.
By t
May 17, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
Yeah!!!!! Taylor stays…he’s awesome. I sure hope he wins it but somehow I doubt it. What do you think?
By Songluvr
May 17, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this
But before I go, that’s the spirit, Harmony. You know your man Elliott is pulling for his buddy Taylor next week.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this
Elliot’s votes are going to Katherine. although, i bet Clive wants Taylor. Kat can get irritating. i hope Chris runs from Clive unless he gets a sweetheart of a deal, but how can Clive offer Chris a better deal then he offers the AI winner?
By MPR
May 17, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this
PAULA SCREWED IT FOR ELLIOT. THAT IDIOTIC BLUBBERING WAS SO OVER THE TOP. IF SHE WASN’T A CRACKHEAD HE MAY STILL BE THERE.
By kimmy
May 17, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
I am such a sap…I am so sad
damn puppies
Hey MikeS, hope you come back soon…
By Harmony372
May 17, 2006 10:07 PM | Link to this
and i’ll be in line right beside you, Kim!
Damn, I’m 0 for 2…while watching Idol my beloved Pistons went down to the CAVS? What the F?!?!
I’m with Songlvr, i’m done for the night…you guys have fun!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this
Kimmy LOL……everyone underestimated the power of the “puppies”. HA KAT Patrol! prrrrrrr
By Kitten
May 17, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry to see Elliott go - he was the underdog, and darn it, he has a beautiful voice. It’s true, Kat and Taylor have the stage presence and the looks/personality to pull it off. In terms of raw talent, Kat’s got Taylor beat - but Taylor’s got Kat in the “performer” department. It will be interesting to see how America votes. I will be hitting the redial for the hour following the show - and voting for Kat.
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
Diane, the non-winners usually do get better deals. The winners are tied to the contract they sign at the beginning. The non-winners are able to negotiate better terms.
By anothervoicewithheart
May 17, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
I agree with Kim….he showed real dignity (and what an amazing talent!) and I can’t wait for his CD!
By Louise
May 17, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this
Elliott is a class act! He will go far! I am bummed he is gone.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this
Thinking of Elliot and Ronzell, how do you go from what they experienced with the bodyguard, stretch limo, press everywhere to being sent home a week later. That has to call for some extreme depression without strong values, faith and family.
By t
May 17, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this
Taylor has the same voice as Michael McDonald and Joe Cocker…I love them and they sure as aren’t lounge singers…I like Taylor…he’s different…I don’t want to hear another cheesy singer like Brittany Spears and Cristina Aguilera…I don’t need to hear Kat…she’s the same old thing…enough please…let’s finally have some originality. I think it’s more of embarassment to America if we pick fluffy chick with boobs over anything else…
By Pam
May 17, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this
I’m glad Kat and Taylor move on, although Elliot is fantastic. I think Kat is perfect for singing Karen Carpenter type songs. Agree?
By Martha
May 17, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this
I just can’t see Elliot’s people swinging to the soul-less Hicks. Since Kat can sing blues/soul, I bet Ellie’s votes go to her. I hope so. Hicks winning would be too embarrassing. His perfect opening act would be the “She Bangs” AI wannabee. The Hicks Kitsch ‘n Sink Tour!!!:)
By Wondergirl
May 17, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this
as much as i hate to say it and sound like a sore loser, if the e-train passengers aren’t in favor of kat or taylor, then don’t vote for either one. i think i could stand for any of the contestants (even pickler) to win rather than kat — just because they had character. taylor is not my favorite, and somewhat agree with those who say he’s cartoonish. i don’t know if i love him enough to keep kat from winning… i guess i’m at the point where i don’t care.
By Pam
May 17, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this
Why are many of you referring to Kat’s boobs. Yes, women have boobs.
By Bill
May 17, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this
Should be a great final. Will soul and the “regular guy” characteristics win, or will it be eye-candy and voice? Either way, should be great!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this
i really think that kat’s voice is not like brittany or Christina. She can do far more with it. And kat willl sell albums… who is keeping her in the competition.. her fans of course.
By Chaka
May 17, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this
Katherine should of been voted off instead of Chris. Something is wrong with the tallying of the votes. Katherine should of went home tonight, but Elliott was sent home instead. I know Taylor should and will be the next american idol. Vote for Taylor next week.
By J
May 17, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this
Woo Hoo, finally Elliot is out of here! Funny thing that very talented Chris was booted B4 him! Hmmmm
By Pam
May 17, 2006 10:17 PM | Link to this
Chaka, The correct writing is “should have” not “should of.” Go Kat!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:17 PM | Link to this
No way Chaka…..KAT fans would beg to differ with you. the way we see it, Elliot should have been voted off the week chris was booted.
By Mack
May 17, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
The vote was very close. I think Taylor should win.But I don’t know now. It could go either way. Kat has a strong support base. Taylor supporters really need to put in a lot of votes next week.
By Pam
May 17, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
Right on, mikegadawg. Go Kat!
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this
You have to be humbled by Elliott even if you have never rode the train. He is such a MAN !! after watching the final 3 sing their idol CD songs, KAT was the WORST! she did Arethea Franklin no justice at all. KAT CAN NOT SING !! her range to me is all over the place. Next week will be so sweet when we see her losing in the finals. Good… i think that she would be the worst idol ever. Taylor will win 4sure — this is the first time i have ever said this —— SOUL PATROL ! SOUL PATROL !
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:19 PM | Link to this
good advice Mack, cuz the KAT Patrol Train is building steam!!
By Pam
May 17, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
My hubby and I both thought Kat sang great tonight.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
no Kat should have been voted off the day Chris got the boot. Elliot was hot that night!!!
By lorelai
May 17, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
i’ve never been a huge fan of american idol but this season elliott stole my heart and i’m really sorry to see him go home. i think american idol just lost their best singer.
By 3leggedcat
May 17, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this
I’m not watching any more if Kat wins. I liked Chris too, and would have been happy to see him win, but I still think Elliott is the best. The results are just too close to be believable.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
Mac Music, ur such a follower. Sad. LOL
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
Kat just gives me the impression she will be like Britney & many other of the younger female stars (not just singers) who have had everything they ever wanted and very spoiled in the process.
By Jud
May 17, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
Why would Elliot’s voters turn to Katherine? It seems more likely that they will go to Taylor.
By kim
May 17, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this
For the E fans still here, here’s a copy of a request from a blog on his fan website (yaminions.com). It reads:
*”If everyone is able, PLEASE go to the AI website and download the 4 songs they have for E.
We have to show them TONIGHT, that our wallets are OPEN when it comes to e. It will cost you $3.98 for all three songs.
All the Yaminions need to see this and buy those songs. If they see his songs as the most purchased, they will know he as REAL supporters!!!!
PLEASE!!! Post this all over E-world!!!!!*”
** By the way, I can’t wait to see Taylor wipe the floor up with Katharine’s extensions next week.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this
Diane, no way…..u must have been drunk that nite. LOL
By cherokeedawg
May 17, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this
Kat can sell a few albums and probably a lot more magazines… Taylor and Elliot both showed some class tonight, while Kat’s mom was whooping it up when it should have been Elliot’s moment. However, at this point, the two finalist have equal shots to “make it big.”
By the way, was it just me or was the picture they showed of Clive Davis before he came out taken about 40 years ago? And Paula’s behavior is very obnoxious. She needs to go into rehab or else at least sit down and stop crying like a 13 year-old teenager. Please!
Next week is Grey Head v. Air Head.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this
hmm, sounds like Kim has some KAT envy.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this
dang, where’s Jim J when u need him?!
By JD
May 17, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this
Martha, My family has been voting for Elliot but will definitely be voting for Taylor next week. Pam, Mikegadawg thinks Kat is the only woman on this earth with boobs. That is all he has talked about for two weeks now. He will be very sad next Wednesday. GO TAYLOR!!!!!! Vote for the soul, talent and class!! Taylor was sad to see Elliot leave but Kat just kept smiling. GO TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!
By chaka
May 17, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this
Pam, stop worrying about my grammer. Also, Elliott’s fans and Chris’ fans vote for Taylor. SOUL PATROL!!!!!
By Jerry
May 17, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this
This sets up just like last year. The Alabama country boy Bo Bice was expected to top Carrie Underwood but in the end the real talent won out.
Look for Katherine to blow away the competion on next weeks show and take home the trophy. She is the most gifted talent in the competition and has been from day one.
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
I guess the reason Kat’s family was jumping so much was that they thought she should been voted off as well. They were just ecstatic she stayed. They showed very little class.
SOUL PATROL!! get’s my vote.
By Lisi
May 17, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
I am so sad that Elliott is gone, I am crushed. I love his voice, I hope he gets a recording contract. For those of you wondering where Elliott’s votes will go, mine won’t go anywhere. I don’t care who gets the AI title now that Elliott is gone. I don’t like Taylor or Katherine so I am done for the season. Maybe next season will be based on real talent!!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
JD, how u underestimated the power of the puppies. hey, im just happy KAT made it this far….if it was up to me, it would have been Chris and KAT in the finals with Chris winning….but since that aint gonna happen……i got to support the KAT woman.
By Rob
May 17, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By CDog
May 17, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this
Despite all the partisan posturing, I think everyone knows and will admit to themselves that both Taylor and Kat are great singers and performers. They would not have made it this far if they were not. And while many are still bitter from their favorite not making it (Chris, Paris, Elliot, etc.), the remaining two are not chopped liver.
I have been a Kat and Chris voter throughout the season; however, I am going to erase my memory and base my vote next week solely on how they perform next week. I want to give Taylor a fair chance at my vote.
By cherokeedawg
May 17, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this
Kat goes in to the finals with three groups locked up: 1. west coast voters, including those from the most populous state, 2. 15 year old boys and 3. 45 year old men who act like 15 year old boys. Big advantage over Taylor who is from a state with 5 million people. Will be an interesting match up though.
By bk
May 17, 2006 10:31 PM | Link to this
Pam, the correct writing is husband not hubby.
By Chuckles
May 17, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this
Well folks - 2 shows left.
Tuesday night will be a treat. There’s a good chance there will be a different format for the final than last years - Nigel won’t reveal how it goes down, so I expect a chage from the awful format of the past (sing these crappy Diane Warren-esque songs that make diabetics reach for the insulin pen!).
Elliott is a fine young Southern gentleman. I am sad to see him go. But, as a member of the Soul Patrol, I am SO GLAD to see next week finally here!
We are committed. We are ready. We will show up.
Soul Patrol!
BTW: Remember Bo vs. Carrie last year? 48 million votes cast - and Fox reported that Carrie won by… 134 votes. Motivated Southerners can put up one HECK of a fight. Bring it on!!
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this
It is really funny to read this blog now. A few weeks ago you could count on 1 hand the number of Kat bloggers we had on this site. Now, they are coming out of the woods like roaches. It sounds like the fans who once supported Pickler, now have switched over. We had Bucky fans,Paris, Chris, and Kellie fans. POOF ——-now here comes the Kat fans.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:33 PM | Link to this
bk, “correct writing”? what the f*?? did u mean “proper english” perhaps? LOL
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this
Kat does not dress like Brittany nor do i think she has the style of Brittany. she is different for sure, but i am pulling for Taylor. At this point i dont really care who wins. I thought Bo was going to win last year, so what do i know.
By cherokeedawg
May 17, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this
No way the votes are this close. But you never know. Red States will vote for Taylor, Blue States for Kat. In the end, it will be the Hispanic vote that will make the difference!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this
what are u talkin bout Mac, all i read is a bunch of posts from bitter, sore losers.
By Clay
May 17, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this
DID Ace Win?
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 10:37 PM | Link to this
Diane, I was not refering to her style or the way she sings. Many have stated how Kat comes across as spoiled and conceited. We all hear the news of how Britney, Paris and many others act in public. Kat’s family showed no class tonight in the way they cheered. Of course they were happy but so was Taylor’s family but they showed class.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this
oh geez Mitch, so they got excited there daughter made it to the finals. kind of hard to just turn off ur emotions like a light switch. i mean get real dude. bitter aint pretty.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this
Carrie won by 134 votes? didnt know that. All i know is that Kat will surely bring her A game. i just hope she stays off the floor. i blame Paula for Elliot leaving. she did not pick a great song for him and i liked the song.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this
But Brittany is a star now and you hear all this. Kat is not a star now. Just look how few came out to support her. If that was Brittany a lot more would have been there.
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this
mikeagdawg — i am not a follower
I can not see how you can give your votes to someone who has no sense of tone. You could clearly see tonight that her range is all over the place. I was always a Paris,and Chris fan. I have never been on the Soul train. I would definately not vote for Kat, and never have. OH, YES — for everyone who thinks that Kat has all of the West Coast you are wrong !! if you have XM Radio go to some of the other stations. They were riding the Bald Bull ( Chris ) I am also from Colorado just relocated to Georgia, they are for sure on the Soul Stroll
By JD
May 17, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this
Amen Chuckles!!! Let’s vote for the soul and not the assets!! GO TAYLOR!!! Mikegadawg, I agree with you on only one thing. Chris should have been in the finals - but not with Kat! Taylor’s the man!!!!! GO TAYLOR!!! Goodnight!!
By emily
May 17, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this
you know, watching the three kids go back to their hometowns tonight i realized something. with elliott’s leaving, we lost the last truly genuine idol off the show. what class! to stay so humble and seem to truly enjoy the trip back home when the other two were definately “working” the crowd…. good for you, elliott. i’d take him as a role model for the kids i teach any day over the other two.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this
mike when Mandisa got the boot… Elliots family waited an obvious moment before jumping with glee in order to show support and respect for Mandisa’s family. but either way Kat’s family deserve to be happy. Taylor will be hard to be but so at one time was Mike Tyson and the Pittsburgh Steelers!!!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this
Amen Emily but Elliot needs to let the cigarettes go now.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
are u all still here
By Martha
May 17, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this
I saw Pickles but where is Constantine??? Kat does not sing like Brittney “No Talent but Jugs” Spears and she does not have the vocal fluidity that Cristina A. has (whose dirrty approach says she doesn’t respect the gift) BUT what Kat has is a sense of fun in her singing and she certainly does sing some great classics. She needs some coaching but she is much more an artist than Hicks.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:50 PM | Link to this
guess not
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this
Interesting Mac, but Im from the south and im voting for KAT. So that would also blow any theory that everyone from the south might vote for taylor or that elliots VA (south)votes will automatically go to Taylor. let the games begin!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 10:52 PM | Link to this
martha, kat lives with a coach. Dont tell her mom she needs osme coaching… she’d probably strangle you.
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
Oh my gosh i can not believe that i forgot to mention KAT’S DANCING !!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!!!
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
Oh my gosh i can not believe that i forgot to mention KAT’S DANCING !!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!!!
By cherokeedawg
May 17, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this
Maybe next week it can be: Blue Collar guy v. Red Light Girl. They are both good singers. Honestly, Taylor is more polished and seems to work harder. He has not forgotten his lyrics like Kat has - twice. He has also not had a “bad night” during the show. Kat might have more raw appeal, and in a year or two, she might be on a Fox TV show or something, but Taylor has worked his way here and I respect that. He would be the second AI from Alabama. What are the odds?
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:55 PM | Link to this
Mac, OMG! ur right, KAT was so cute dancing…..that clip should get her even more teen votes!!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this
Cherokeedog, well yeah, Taylor might be more polished cuz maybe he’s like 29 and been in a band forever and KAT is like 20 and not a semi-professional. dont get me wrong, Taylor is entertaining, but ur comparing apples with errr grapefruits bud. and taylor has had some bad nites….like every idol on the show.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this
agreed i probably wont ote. i will say this kat will score mega points with an acupella (sp) song.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:08 PM | Link to this
oops i meant i won’t vote… before someone corrects me.
By justme
May 17, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this
Elliot is a class act any way you look at it - Kat is another Paris Hilton, rich spoiled beotch. Can’t wait to see her familys reaction next week when Taylor is crowned our new American Idol.
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this
No, Mike i know that u have been in a hot sweat all day over Kat, even though you say u have someone special( sure u do ) Kat’s dancing like she wants everyone to know that she is really Taylor’s step sister, or she has been just let out of detox. Please, get your girl some rhythm. After next week she has to be able to fall back on something, and she can not slide up and down that pole without rhythm. Help your girl out —-
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this
I think Kat was just trying to make her home going great.. the dancing was interesting. Didnt know she had that in her.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this
maybe u can Mac? u bloggin from the Cheetah?
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this
gone again
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this
hmmm
By joe williams
May 17, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this
What is wrong with you people? Are you jealous of Kat or something? She’s not only an excellent singer but she’s beautiful too. And although beauty doesn’t mean talent, she has it all. I felt bad for her that she didn’t have the home town support the other two had. BUT she still received enough votes to be in the top two. Somebody — no, a lot of somebodies like her — even if they’re writing their comments here.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 11:24 PM | Link to this
man, where have u been joe w. ive been defending the fortress on my own here.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:25 PM | Link to this
joe they like kat, they just dont know how to show it.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this
Diane, i think u mean, they love kat but just dont know it!!?? hehe
By Don
May 17, 2006 11:26 PM | Link to this
** ….Wish all the Chris fans that didn’t vote AGAINST McFee (those that knew he has the better voice from the start) would vote for TAYLOR….It should be one HUGE BLOCK VOTE for Taylor. Just think about it!
By lantamarty
May 17, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this
Mike S: I Accidentally turned my DVR off, arrived home minutes later and missed KAT’s “Over the Rainbow”. How did you get the MP3 to listen to? How can I get it? Thanks, and GO KAT!!
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 11:29 PM | Link to this
don, now why would chris voters (of which i was) vote for taylor? he’s the anti chris! it wasnt just kat votes that got chris booted….if i recall there were two other safe ones that nite…..called elliot and taylor.
By Snivlem
May 17, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this
katie got su big old tittays :)
By Mitch
May 17, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this
lantamarty, you can download the songs on AmericanIdol.com.
By Mac Music
May 17, 2006 11:31 PM | Link to this
Mike — i like u (funny) I actually thought Kat was ok at first. Then she went down hill from there week after week. I have no probelm w/ her looks as some of u keep suggesting. From one Hooter girl to another (KAT) your talent is just not there, u are getting worse. The way she is sounding, she should have been voted off before Lisa Tucker.
By mikegadawg
May 17, 2006 11:33 PM | Link to this
Mac, ditch the dish, ur obviously getting bad tv reception. LOL
By ADUB
May 17, 2006 11:37 PM | Link to this
This is the worst AI season ever. All of the REAL talent is out. Next year they sould call the show Producer’s Choice.
By Rick72
May 17, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this
As much as I have made fun of Elliott the last few weeks, I still hope he enjoys some success in the industry. His “goodbye” speech was 100% heartfelt, and the look on his mom’s face was that of a VERY proud woman. His music isn’t my thing, but I hope he finds a niche in the adult contepmorary world, and he certainly deserved to be there instead of Taylor the twitchy Karaoke wedding guy.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this
all i will say is there was a guy from Texas that had a butt like a brick and he really could sing. He should have been picked over Ace, the face who likes lace.
And kat made some funny comments tooo.. i wonder if Kat gets second what will happen to her in the next month… be nice guys she is just a kid really. i hope Oprah calls Elliot and his mom of course. And why did Ryan ask Elliot’s mom to say i love you to her son. Ryan is an idiot.
By Rick72
May 17, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this
One more thing…some advice for Kat. The skimpier the dress, the better! Only one thing can defeat the SOUL PATROL…and that is HOOTIE POWER! Show it off, baby. Gimme the low cut top, the short skirt and the thigh high spike heels. C’MON GIRL!!!!
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this
Elliot is such a stand up guy. president Bush will give him a call.
By Diane
May 17, 2006 11:53 PM | Link to this
i just want to see Elliot on Oprah!!!
By soul patrol is gay
May 18, 2006 12:03 AM | Link to this
You people are pathetic.
By Ladydog
May 18, 2006 12:20 AM | Link to this
Taylor is a fun loving guy with a pretty good voice, but let’s face it…he’s the Holiday Inn lounge singer, not the American Idol. Kat’s got the talent & the image.
By ace driscoll
May 18, 2006 6:26 AM | Link to this
All made for tv and the advertisers – the lowest vote count was when they had only the 2 guys in the finals – no way she is even in same class as Elliott but they ( network ) dressed her out to entice all the young male voters
Taylor ticks is a good entertainer on a small scale – that constipated style dancing gets old after 2 songs
Did paula ever say anything valid this year ?
By RockinRobinGA
May 18, 2006 6:42 AM | Link to this
Elliot….you are a wonderful soul and were the best loser ever. What a great guy…..I had wanted Kat to go. Go Taylor….he just has to win this thing. I hope he doesn’t have to sing something stupid next week.
By TS
May 18, 2006 6:48 AM | Link to this
I hope Kat doesn’t win. I am glad Elliott left because now he will get a better contract. He can really sing!!! Kat is horrible. How can she win when she can’t remember the words to a song!
By RC
May 18, 2006 6:55 AM | Link to this
Good Luck Elliot Yamin!! A truly class act……
Tay-tay vs Kat….how can you lose???
Soul Patrol!!!
RC
By chris
May 18, 2006 7:13 AM | Link to this
If there was ever a question that Idol is fixed, it moved a step closer to being proven last night. 33.68%, 33.26%, 33.06% — tailor-made television drama at its best. Why do they show us the pecentages and not the actual number of votes? Let me predict right now that next week, Ryan will say 76 million votes, and the percentages are 50.02% and 49.98% - McPhee wins. Suckers.
By Herkemer
May 18, 2006 7:14 AM | Link to this
Kat is definitely not the best singer. She is however, the best entertainer. It takes more than a voice to be a pro. Taylor is a joke. He should be forbidden to dance or sing anything except piano music. Please HICK sit down.
By atlantachuck
May 18, 2006 7:19 AM | Link to this
Was that Bold and Beautiful actor John McCook standing with Kat’s family at her home?
By Tracey
May 18, 2006 7:39 AM | Link to this
Kat’s a spoiled brat, was disrespectful to her parents (“I never call them” shrugging her shoulders with an I don’t care attitude) and very ungrateful to her so-called fans (where were they by the way???) with her “it was boring” comment referring to her trip back home. Geeez. Premadonna all the way. I was touched by Elliott’s homecoming, and Taylor’s too. They are TRULY adored. I cried when Elliott left & hope only good for the tender hearted man. My Elliott votes will all go to Taylor for sure. He doesn’t seem to think the world revolves around him like Kat does. See you in the theatre Kat, of course after you get over your loss to Taylor.
By G
May 18, 2006 7:39 AM | Link to this
So, the best two are gone, and it’s now the battle of the so-so’s. Who cares?
By Cover
May 18, 2006 7:41 AM | Link to this
Kat is just another pretty face. Taylor is the true entertainer.
By American Mother
May 18, 2006 7:44 AM | Link to this
The best two are not gone, Katharine does have a very lovely voice, but Taylor will win this, I said he would all along, I just missed the second one, for I just knew it would be down to Taylor & Chris!!! Taylor has soul and spirit and heart!!!!
Elliott was heart touching, along with his mother, guys that treat their mothers good are always Good Guys!!! But we found out why he coughs everytime he laughs,,,,,,,,,, he needs to stop that nasty habit, especially if he wants to sing, for crying out loud, anyway Clive did not mention Diana Degarmo, and he should have, she is doing really good, gotta go, yall have a lovely day!! AM
By Deirdre
May 18, 2006 7:51 AM | Link to this
Good morning fellow bloggers. To all the Elliot fans, I know how disappointed you are. He’s a class act and probably the nicest, most sincere person AI has had since Clay Aiken. He also has a wonderful voice and will, I sure, get some attention from the labels. This is the worst part about AI. We always have to let go of someone we really liked or believed should be the next Idol.
By georgiadawg
May 18, 2006 7:52 AM | Link to this
Elliot definitely was the best singer out of the three. However, Taylor and Kat had the most fans. My final prediction is that KAT not Taylor will be the next American Idol. Taylor is an entertainer, true enough, but he is an entertainer that makes you laugh AT him. Kat on the other hand is an entertainer, with potential to be a movie star and broadway star. I must say that Katharine’s career has the potential to go in so many directions. Don’t you agree? Her beauty alone will appeal to audiences. Chris ousting from the show was not Kat’s fault. They do not even appeal to the same audience. If anything Taylor and Chris appealed to the same audience meaning that TAYLOR not Kat is the reason for Chris leaving. Think about it! I loved Paris and she was my favorite, but she wasn’t my American Idol. I did vote for her to keep her around though, because she brought life to the show. Kat was always my choice for THE American Idol, and she will definitely recieve my vote next week.
By antonia
May 18, 2006 7:52 AM | Link to this
Kathy is cute and all but to me shes not classified as an idol. She cant remember the lyrics.
By itsme
May 18, 2006 7:56 AM | Link to this
We’ve seen and heard the two finalists perform. Last night was the first time we’ve really had a chance to get some insight into their character. My vote goes to Taylor.
By Navy Mom
May 18, 2006 7:56 AM | Link to this
Taylor should win because he has paid his dues, just like other entertainers before him. We live in such a fast food society that we want it and want it now without having earned it. Give me a winner who is humble and has worked hard for many years over some attractive person who was just lucky enough to have a mother as a voice coach and a Dad with a check book.
By idj
May 18, 2006 7:58 AM | Link to this
voice: both are great singing style: katharine pitch/tuning: taylor performance and stage presence: katharine physique/star quality: katharine (by far)
so overall, i think KATHARINE SHOULD BE THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL. but she should be very careful on hitting the notes of her song.this is her biggest problem,especially these past weeks.judges are right when they say she should not oversing the song..she’s at her best when she sings songs that dont require high volume.great song choice is also very vital at this point in time.she’s far better than taylor!(no doubt).some say that taylor’s edge over kat is his entertainment…but i disagree,my siblings and i are always irritated by his dance moves…he looks drunk,and like an epilepsy patient
By Deirdre
May 18, 2006 7:59 AM | Link to this
And to Mike S. I read your apology and it was completely unnecessary. We all have our favorites and we all tend to see the flaws in the people who are not our favorites. I did the same thing with Elliot. Our top 5 were unbelieveably talented this year. Are the two best singers the ones left standing? Who knows. Like I said yesterday, based solely on vocal ability, I would place Paris, Mandisa, Chris, Kat and Elliot above the vocal abilities of Taylor. But Taylor is a performer…a good one and I think I will probably be voting for him in the finals(barring some disaster) So maybe it isn’t a singing contest. Maybe it really is more about who strikes our fancies the most, who warms our hearts, who puts that smile on our faces.
By LaHawk
May 18, 2006 8:04 AM | Link to this
ok. This the first post for me, but I had to weigh in after Tuesday and Wednesday. Both Taylor and Katherine are great singers, but I prefer Taylor so much more. He has a great personality and appears to be much grounded and appreciative than Kat who is a real whiner. I couldn’t get past her complaining, “you guys are being so hard on me” to the judges a few times. I’m guessing she’s never faced adversity and like a few of you have pointed out, appears to be rather spoiled and sheltered. It’s not her fault, however, that her family is financially secure; but she does need to just GROW UP! And she doesn’t care enough about her fans to remember the lines to her sons. IMO, she doesn’t deserve to be the American Idol!
By cl
May 18, 2006 8:10 AM | Link to this
I do not for a single minute believe the voting was that close! I think they are positioning Katherine to win, and making us think she and Taylor are neck and neck might garner her more votes. Go Taylor!
By Shay
May 18, 2006 8:12 AM | Link to this
Morning Deirdre and others. I was a little sad to see Elliott go and even more sad for his mother. But, I was glad she was able to visit the city with him. She looked so proud. It was amazing how close the percentages were. I was sure Taylor had over 50 percent of the votes with Kat and Elliott closely splitting the remaining 50, but boy was I wrong. With that being said, next week’s win could go either way. Kat is definitely getting a lot of text votes and I mean a lot. ONE of them will really shine next week and I think it is going to be Taylor. But who knows. I will vote for the best.
ANTM fans: I was so proud of Danielle and Joanie. Two terrific and beautiful girls. So glad pie face was sent packing. She urked me and she just thought she knew everything.
By big trouble
May 18, 2006 8:12 AM | Link to this
I have not voted in the past 4 weeks, but as God as my witness, I will give 5 votes to Kat for every time I hear Taylor say/shout/mumble “Soul Patrol.”