American Idol (May 18th and 19th) – THE SEMI-FINALS!!!

[jenny12]

Lee has been the "heart" of the season?

Excuse me while I barf. Why the heck do they lick his ass so much?

I do admit that he did a fine job with the song, but he's been off so much this season.

[AshleyN]

So, I haven't watched for a couple of weeks, but damn, are they really that desparate to have Lee in the finale? The pimping was out of control tonight.

Crystal is still head and shoulders above the others.

[cailuj365]

I'm so underwhelmed.

[shan]

"girls become lovers who turn into mothers"


I'm stuck on the Daughters song.

[Allskate]

Excuse me while I barf. Why the heck do they lick his ass so much?

Because they don't see a better ass to lick?

The heart of the season? Good grief. That man never shows that even has a pulse, he's so lacking in emotion.

[jenny12]

"girls become lovers who turn into mothers"


I'm stuck on the Daughters song.

Don't forget these sexist lines from the song:

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without the warmth from
A woman's good, good heart

[kylet3]

Crystal and Lee are the only two with any kind of chance with any kind of solo recording career. I really hope it's these two in the final because I like both of them immensely so I'm ok with whoever wins.

1) Lee - came alive in a way that I haven't seen from him this season, he was so solid in the first performance, and the second performance was one of my favorite ever Idol performances, he was awesome and deserves that final.

2) Crystal - not my favorite tonight but she has such a distinct voice and has been so great at other points this season. She's a cool chick and I hope America does the right thing and puts her through.

3) Casey - he has overstayed his welcome by two weeks and needs to go home now. He doesn't have the voice to sustain like the other two do, he wasnt nearly as annoying as he has been in past weeks but he does NOT deserve to be in the final, and his journey ends now.

[Allskate]

Crystal and Lee are the only two with any kind of chance with any kind of solo recording career. I really hope it's these two in the final because I like both of them immensely so I'm ok with whoever wins.

I think that Casey absolutely can have a solo recording career if he records the right material. I will bet you that he signs with a country label and is able to support himself with his music.

I definitely think that Crystal can have a successful recording career, too.

I'm not sure about Lee doing well. His first two albums didn't do well, but that undoubtedly had something to do with the lack of exposure. He just doesn't have much charisma. His voice does fit with a lot of what you hear on hot AC radio, though, so he could be fine. He could have a career like Snow Patrol or Lifehouse.

[Kruss]

IMO all three were great and it's a 3-way tie as far as how I feel based on the performances. All three chose songs that were in their comfort zone (so I fail to see how Lee was omigoshsomuchbetterthantheother2). The judges's choices sucked for Casey because that song simply sucks and you can't do anything with it. The others were good choices because of course that's who the judges want in the final.

I didn't realize buses needed 4 drivers. Or that there are 4 pairs of lips firmly attached to Lee's a$$. Not hating on Lee coz he was good, but the obvious pimping tonight was sickening.

I'm throwing all my votes to Casey just to make my own personal statement. That being said, I don't want Casey to win because I'd hate for him to not be able to do his music his way. He is far too good for this sh!t show.

(not that I feel strongly or anything about it )

[Lacey]

Lee and Crystal. Crystal and Lee.

[uyeahu]

Can someone please post Casey's number? I may have to vote for the first time this season.

[Kruss]

Can someone please post Casey's number? I may have to vote for the first time this season.

866-436-5701, 5704, 5707


I've been voting on 5704 and have gotten through almost every time.

[GarrAarghHrumph]

Lee DeWise knocked my socks off tonight. He won the evening. Outstanding.

[Catherine M]

Lee was great.

Knew the bus was coming for Casey but he did himself ZERO favors by picking that song. Casual fans won't be compelled to pick up the phone at all.

[uyeahu]

866-436-5701, 5704, 5707


I've been voting on 5704 and have gotten through almost every time.

Thank you!

[BigB08822]

So if I had to guess, the producers know that Crystal is safe and in the final 2. So they know the one shot of an upset is Casey getting in over Lee. Therefore, tonight Lee can do no wrong and is being overly praised even though he DID do a good job. Just not as good as the judges seem to keep telling us.

[uyeahu]

If Crystal fans want her to win they'll throw some votes to Casey. Lee is much more popular than she is in most of the internet polls I've seen and I don't think she can beat him if he inherits the Casey vote.

[Catherine M]

I actually don't think Crystal is all that safe. If people think shes not in danger, Casey's fans could over take her. See Melinda in season six.

But if she makes it, she should be able to win as I see Lee as Bo, who had his moment in the top 3 and then tanked the next week.

[uyeahu]

Reality tv viewers are suckers for a kid who struggles through adversity and comes from behind. It's fun to root for the underdog. Crystal is as good now as she was day one. There's been no change. It's not very exciting. If it's between Lee and Crystal in the final, I think Lee can take it.

[BigB08822]

Don't forget these sexist lines from the song:

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without the warmth from
A woman's good, good heart

Guys and gals, this song won SONG OF THE YEAR at the Grammy's! Can you effin believe it!?! I'm sorry but I could have written this piss poor song. If you ever needed proof that the Grammy's play favorites, this is it. John Mayer, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Beyonce and the like can simply do no wrong in their eyes.