[Bells]

Bad (for me, at least). She has such a fantastic voice and is amazingly talented, but at the same time I could see her going. Being older does put her at a disadvantage no matter what anyone thinks: a large percentage of viewers cannot relate to her, despite her abilities. Furthermore, in terms of marketability she isn't in the same bracket as the others. However, I wish her the very best of luck. The way she handled the situation upon finding out she was leaving was amazing - my respect for her has increased dramatically.