Well, I missed the show last night – so I’m going to watch the TiVo version and put in my review before watching the results show. I’ve heard good and bad about the performances, so I’ll be interested to see how it goes.

Rat Pack Theme for the evening…

I loved Jamie Foxx as a mentor. He is incredible and I’m sure he’ll have loads of advice for the contestants.

Can anybody tell me WHAT that was that Paula was wearing? It looked like she was a wrapped present.

Kris Allen. “The Way You Look Tonight”. I can see how Kris continues to grow on audience members – he is just who he is – what you see is what you get with him. I liked his song. I can see how teenage girls would be screaming for him. The crowd certainly seemed to like it, along with the judges. Simon was the only one who seemed to have any hesitations.

Allison Iraheta. “Someone to Watch Over Me”. I love the song choice! Not only is it one of my favorite songs, I think her musky voice will make it completely memorable. Hands down, my favorite performance from Allison. Certainly a song I will buy from iTunes. Excellent! I think the song will bring her many more fans this week – as it was beautiful, refined, mature, incredible. Randy “I Loved it!” Kara “If that doesn’t land you in the finals, I don’t know what will.” Simon “I have a horrible feeling that you could be in trouble tonight.” Kara “Simon, I love you but you are crazy!”

Matt Giraud. “My Funny Valentine”. It’s not my favorite song choice. Although I think Matt did a fine job – there were a few rough spots. I think the genre fits his voice well and if he were to put out an album like that I’d consider buying it. The problem with Matt is that the other 4 contestants are really shining right now – both in personality and performing. So I think Matt will go home. Simon said it felt like the only authentic song tonight “absolutely brilliant”.

Danny Gokey “Come Rain or Come Shine”. Okay – just to gush again. I love Danny. His personality is SOOOO real and like-able and humble. He is a joy to watch and listen to. Hands-down my favorite of all of the contestants. I thought he did a great job on the song and the huge ending was really fun. This style really fit him! The crowd seemed to really like his performance as well. Randy “you are the only one I’ve heard so far tonight that could actually have an album of songs like that and win! …” Kara “you had swag tonight.. the end of that performance was unbelievable, the rasp and the tone.” Paula “steller!” Simon “what you had tonight was a swagger and confidence. I felt tonight you came out to prove a point. … Outstanding”.

Adam Lambert. “Feeling Good”. I like the song, but his version felt so much like everything he’s done, and with so much of his own twist it was not very enjoyable for me. I just can’t past him. In my dreams he’d be going home, but with his popularity I’m sure that’s not going to happen. Even the high notes are just insane. It’s not pleasing to listen to – unless you’re just a rocker fan. I just don’t like him one little bit. (Sorry to all the Adam fans out there… I know I’m not the only one…) Randy “it was a little theatrical, but you are in the zone consistently dude.” Kara “my mouth drops open every time you perform. confusing, shocking, sleezy, over the top, but I like you”. Paula “you make me feel better than good.” Simon “you want to win… “

I liked everything tonight except for Adam’s performance. Perhaps it’s because I love the Rat Pack style of music, and perhaps because everyone is raising their game.

It’s hard to tell who will be in the bottom this week. My guess is Matt will go home. I would say Allison might be in the bottom three but her performance was so good – I’m not sure. If I could put Adam in the bottom I would, and then perhaps Kris. That would keep Danny and Allison safe. But who knows… I guess I’ll find out in a few minutes. :)

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