Only reason for putting Leslie over Melinda as I feel Melinda is too similar to a few others but not as good.

I thought Brandon was good in the auditions but was really dull on the live shows.

^^Brandon has a good tone to his voice and is definitely one to watch. He was rubbish last week but he's got potential.

the stronger perfomers need to watch that they don't peak to early. We've got 10-12 weeks left. I hope they've got plenty in the tank.

Gina Glocksen showed a touch of arrogance that I didn't care for. She didn't hit the note at the end of the song

For me Melinda was one of the stronger singers and I don't think it really matters that she may be quite similar to others. Plus, the woman has zero confidence but can sing like she did. If she sticks around for a few weeks she'll be one to beat.

I note that the annual 'vote for the worse' have targeted Antonella Barba and Sundance Head. It'd be a travesty if Antonella got in the final twelve above any of the others.

Brandon just needs to do a really challenging song to show what he's really made of or do something slightly different to the usual songs.

Antonella really was terrible, I think only her looks helped her get through.I didnt think Sundance was that bad, re-watching that Sanjaya kid almost sent me to sleep and he really did suck so he's the worst guy for me and yet they said he was in the top 4 :shrug:.

^^ I see what you mean about Antonella's looks. In the show where they picked the twelve girl, as I recall they picked Antonella ahead of another girl. I recall they were the last two to take the lift up to the judges suite. I thought the girl who was rejected was a better singer. I think she subsequently broke down in the lift. Tragic. Antonella doesn't seem to be ready for the competition. I'm sure she thinks she can just learn the words perform and get a pat on the back.

I liked Nicole Tranquillo by the way. But the song choice was poor. As Randy said it was too urban but she does have a good voice.

The best part of the show is when Simon get bitchy with Ryan Seacrest. I was howling when he asked Ryan if he was trying to date Alayna. It seems that Simon has not heard the rumours about Ryans sexuality.

My final 12 would be...

Girls:

Jordin <3
Lakisha
Stephenie
Hayley
Sabrina
Melinda/Gina

Boys:

Phil
Jared
Chris... not the fat one
Blake
Brandon
AJ

:spin2:

I think Antonella might have got some votes for some very erm.. 'nice' pictures that have been around the internet. :joker:

Lol, I saw 'those' pictures earlier.

Haha.

I'm watching some performances on YouTube now and i think i want Alaina in top 12. There was something i LOVED about her performance, i don't know what but it weren't so much her voice. Just the way she pranced about the stage.

top six girls:

Melinda
Jordin
Stephanie
Gina
Hayley
Sabrina

I can't remember most of the boys.

Sabrinas got this years competition wrapped

She was brilliant last night :thumbs:

Damn. I wish I had freeview. I'll have to wait till Saturday.

How did the others do.

All the mp3's are on www.rickey.org if you're interested, that's where I listened to everyone.Also on youtube most of the performances uploaded now.

What did everyone think to the show then?

Boys:

Phil-I really like the tone to his voice.Good performance-8/10
Blake-Funky performance, nice way to encorporate the beatboxing-8/10
Sundance-I hate that song but he did quite well-7/10
Jared-I think he did well again this week-7/10
Chris Sligh-I think he showed off his voice better this week-7.5/10
Chris Richardson-Cool performance, one of my faves-8/10
Nick Pedro-Nice voice but too boring-6/10
Sanjaya-So so dull-4/10
AJ-I think he stepped it up this week and I was suprised to see him leave-7.5/10
Brandon-I liked that he put his own slant on the that song.7/10

Girls:

Gina-Really good song but not as good as when Carrie did it.7/10
Alaina-This was pretty disapointing, she just goes off key too much.5/10
Lakisha-Not as good as last week but still sung very well.8/10
Melinda-Really good, just seemed so effortless-8.5/10
Antonella-Better than last week but not by much and her attitude sucks,fit though-5/10
Jordin-Some shaky parts but overall good-7/10
Stephanie-I really really liked this,just stood out for me-9/10.
Leslie-This was really all over the place-5/10
Haley-She just comes across as average to me-6/10
Sabrina-I love her voice on this song and she just seems slightly different to anyone that I've heard before-9/10

I had to laugh when I think it was Alaina who said she didn't think she was going, and then was sent home. :hugesmile:

Joy to the world was really good. Amazing vocals.

Yep, that was funny! :laugh: No one should say that.. Especially if you were THE worst!! :laugh:

A.J definately didn't deserve to go.. he was amazing. :shocked:

:laugh: As soon as she said it, I knew she was doomed!

I haven't watched it in ages, have they finished the auditions yet?

Yeah it's down to the top 16.

My ideal top 12 now:

Boys:
Chris Richardson
Blake Lewis
Phil Stacey
Jared Cotter
Chris Sligh
Still unsure between Brandon and Sundance

Girls:
Sabrina Sloan
Stephanie Edwards
Gina Glocksen
Jordin Sparks
Melinda Doolittle
Lakisha Jones

i love Antonella Barba

She's awful :laugh:

Based on her voice or looks?

I seriously hope it's looks or I'm sending a hearing aid his way.

I like Lakisha!!! :hugesmile: