American Idol -- Final 4

Let's see: Who's had more success in recording thus far -- Elliott Yamin, Chris Daughtry or Taylor Hicks...

 

Realistically, yeah, it matters.

The winners:

Kelly Clarkson
Ruben Studdard
Fantasia Barrino
Carrie Underwood
Taylor Hicks

The runners-up:

Justin Guarini
Clay Aiken
Diana DeGarmo
Bo Bice
Katherine McPhee

Third place:

Nikki McKibbin
Kimberley Locke
Jasmine Trias
Vonzell Solomon
Elliott Yamin


There's a pretty huge difference ther in the level of success. Losing doesn't automatically mean your career fails, obviously -- Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson prove that -- but winning almost guarantees success, and even second place can disappear instantly (like DeGarmo.)

 

How true. Jordin can't sing and walk at the same time. The Kim Novak of AI.

 

Jordin didn't do anything for me. I don't care that she's 17, has the looks, is marketable, etc. She doesn't have the same stage presence as the other two, which ought to factor into Blake making the finals.

Blake just sounded better every time. And Melinda was by far the best last night, so there's no chance she's going home. Right now, this is Melinda's show to lose.

 

I disagree completely, Oz. I think Jordin has great stage presence. Just because she doesn't slide all over the stage like Blake doesn't mean she doesn't command the attention.

I just think Blake is a one-trick pony, and as entertaining as it can be, I think his voice is one-dimensional and I just think he's tapped out.

 

Like I said, that's just me. Never been on the Jordin bandwagon to the extent of others here. Can't put my finger on it.

As for Blake being a one-trick pony, even those can sell a lot of records. They're on the radio every day.

 

A valid point.

 

If it means anything, VFTW is pushing Blake.

 

i, for one, consider blake a no-trick pony.

 

I'm with Shockey. I was stunned by his breakout performance a few weeks ago, but that's all that he's done for me. His voice is mediocre at best. His dance moves are contrived and fail completely. If he didn't bring something unique to the table, I'd put him on a par with Sanjaya.

 

he does cartoon sounds. should be a hit at kids' parties.

 

He's unique. He proved last night that he doesn't have to have 16 measure beat box breakouts in his songs. He's fresh and new. I love him. I don't know who is going home after last night. All three were outstanding, but I think Blake and Jordin have great careers whether they leave tonight or not. I agree with whoever said Melinda needed to win to be able to have that career.