I bet OkiMan's cheeks are turning red.

She gets my vote next time---my cell and my wife's cell and each of my many many e-mail addresses as well as my home phone---I shall be very busy after the next episode of American Idol.

Thanks, Jack.

mmmmmmmm! She has what it takes to be an American Idol.

And, Guys, Thanks for finally agreeing that it is the "whole package" that is what makes a great American Idol.

It was MadMonks "whole package" that I agreed with, not yours. You were just looking at the body, and we were looking at their presentation, talent and mannerisms......that's what makes an American Idol, not the outward beauty.

I concur.

This is one of the dumbest arguments I've ever seen on here. UGH!

Kelli (kelly?) doesn't sing well, and she is an imbecile...I hope America can choose someone that actually know what the word minx means.

of course, they DO keep voting for Chicken Little...

Miss Daisy, It is not the particular idol candidate who is the issue here; it is the right of the individual to vote for whomever he desires.

I best clarify that the contestant voted for must actually be a contestant, or the wolves that are hanging at the corner awaiting a slight imperfection to pounce upon might jump me.

The identity of the wolves is a No Brainer.

Pathetic!

"I'm a mink!"

I guess nobody ever said that there was an IQ requirement for the show, but jeez!

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Glad to hear I'm a wolf. Have any more names you can dish out at Keith and me?

Let's see Keith is now a wolf and a jerk.

I'm a wolf and I should be ashamed to look at myself in the mirror in the mourning and live in this country, because I won't commit to my civic duty.

Thanks for being a nice guy Oki_Man5.

Guys, let's get back on topic. Your thoughts on American Idol?

Getting back to topic--frankly, I haven't watched a single episode. I have been totally into it the last four seasons...even with "Fanfasia" whom I could not stand. I just can't get into it anymore.

Possible burnout? Probably. Either that OR they keep replacing House, M.D. with AI which I am really not happy about.

Yes I concur that the "entire package" is what America basis their vote on. However if you look at the previous winners Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, and Carrie the winners who are the most succesful are the ones who can sing the best. Kelly and Carrie. Ruben appealed to more people as having the "entire package" but Clay who was runner-up has been more succesful than him in the "real" world.

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Just got through watching tonight's show. Wanted to give my opinion in order of my preference.

1. Chris: I think Chris is way ahead of the pack. I don't think he's had a bad night yet. He really owned his Stevie Wonder song.

2. Taylor Hicks: week after week this guy is extremely creative and has a unique voice.

3. Katherine McPhee was pretty good. I was impressed. Simon even said whe reminded him of Kelly Clarkson, which I'd say was pretty right on.

4. Lisa Tucker: This lady just has natural talent. That's really all I can say.

5. Mandisa: Not her greatest performance, but she can still sing. She really wails.

6. Paris: I'm not a big fan of Paris because I think she's immature the way she acts, but I will admit she has a great voice. This might have been one of her best performances. She was outstanding.

7. Elliot Yamin: Great voice. Again, Stevie Wonder is challenging. He was still good, and has a great voice, but this wasn't his best night.

8. Kevin Covais: my personal favorite. I think he did better tonight than in previous nights. It's obvious Simon doesn't like him. His relationship with Simon reminds me a lot of Scott Savol from last season. Anyhow, I thinkfor 16 years old, Kevin has a great tenor voice, but I don't think he's near the top. He's still interesting to watch.

9. Ace: Not one of his best nights. Reminds me too much of Constatine. Good voice overall, but didn't adapt well to Stevie Wonder.

10. Melissa McGhee: I just don't really care for her. I don't think she sings all that well. MY wife and I call her smokie voice.

11. Bucky Covington: His poor voice quality really showed tonight. He's a rocker and country singer. He wasn't able to adapt.

12. Kelli Pickler: I'd have to say the worst tonight was Kelli Pickler. Her voice was very monotone and quite boring. Even Simon said that. She showed no creativity. And I must say, she acted extremely dumb during her interview at the end.

Feel free to give your preferences.

My prediction for the winner of American Idol this year is Chris.

I wouldn't be surprised if Chris and Taylor are the final two.

I think it's hilarious how much attention this show gets in the media. I am so sick of "reality TV" I could scream. Cheap production costs, train the camera on the "real world" and they've got a TV program! Maybe I'm just too old to appreciate some of the tripe they call "music" on American Idol. But, whatever trips your trigger. The world would be a boring place if we were all the same. But I personally, just don't get it.

In this thread, we discuss who we like on American Idol and why.

Sorry. I thought I was on-topic by saying I don't like any of them - and why.

I think I am pretty much in line with your list Patrick, although I would put Melissa in between Mandisa and Paris and put Kevin on the bottom of the list. Chris and Taylor were really good tonight.

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Oh, not a problem. I was just trying to sway people into talking about the contestants after tonight's performance.

I respect your opinions about reality shows. For the most part, I agree with you 100%. I miss the high cost dramas that used to rule television.

I think it will come down to Chris and Mandisa. Chris is by far the best.

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I don't believe either Chris or Taylor have had a bad night so far. They're pure stars.

Kellie wouldn't even know where her head was if it wasn't attached.
Still she will be safe.

I agree. Both of them are really good. If I were putting money on it right now, I'd probably say Chris will be the next American Idol.

Katherine is a fine babe. And she can sing, inlike th elady that got pickled last night.

The tarantula eye lash problem was pretty funny.

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Why,oh, why is this Kevin kid continuing on? He is unbelievably young, not very good and kinda funny looking. That's not a slam (i'm kinda funny looking too ), but I just don't get it....He's just not a superstar--a chess club president, maybe, but...how does he keep moving on?!?!?!

My picks are Chris and Paris, for the record.

Kevin isn't the best, but he hasn't been the worst. I think he's okay wth Josh Groban songs. But, agree he's no American Idol. I still think Chris will win the whole thing.