[Romantic Old Bird]

He certainly should have Lee.

He is John Stevens, 16, American as apple pie and obviously appeals greatly to middle America.

This despite the fact he has a dull monotonous faux Crosby-esque drone of a voice. He is ginger haired, fresh faced and no doubt loves his mommie. His delivery is devoid of energy or excitement and invariably flat.

The girl who went out had a rip roaring rock/soul/gospel voice that shook the whole place. She was attracive, feisty and note perfect. She was also getting even better every week.

In fact the bottom three contained the major talent of the competition. Two explanations for this bizarre public voting spring to mind:

1. They all thought those three were safe.

2. They are completely biaised against a strong black woman winning.
I go for the second, because although Reuben won last year, he was a black guy who was soft and cuddly (the velvet teddy bear)

Jennifer, the one who went, was a strong, feisty girl.
Fantasia is confident, brash with amazing personality. These were the bottom two.

Next Latoyah London. Also black and excellent, but demure, classy and feminine. (Less threatening)

Next George Huft. Black, but sweet and self-effacing. Not his best performance though.

Let's just look at the so called top group.

Diana De Gamo - pretty, cheerleader-type. Often off key.

Jasmine Trias - pretty Hawiian girl. Ususally out of her depth. Did a little better this week, but not a patch on the 'bottom three'.

And of course John Stevens, as mentioned above. I truly despair if he goes any further than next week.