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Another Tuesday..another American Idol!! Lodi Nacerima is here to tell us what happened last night....


I really love music from the movies...even more when I know what movie they
are from. Maybe that is why Simon was so confused tonight. I am surprised
that he didn't research these songs beforehand. I know that they know ahead
of time what each contestant is singing. But, maybe he is above that.

Anyway, I thought it was interesting how Jamie Foxx talked about being a
contestant versus an artist. In my opinion, that divides the group of four
in half for sure. Michael and Casey are contestants while Lee and Crystal
are artists. What a difference for sure! Except to me, Lee fell a bit short
tonight. He is still good, don't get me wrong, but as Randy says... it was
just "okay". On the other hand, Crystal was back with a vengence. She is
"All right" for sure. And boy or boy, I love that microphone stand. Very
cool.

Michael was fine, doing a Michael Jackson song from the movie Free Willy. To
me, I agree with the judges, it wasn't his best. No goosebumps. Casey was
good I thought. His choice of song was funny, especially considering the
"history" between him and Kara. He put a spin on Mrs. Robinson and was back
to strumming his guitar. He seemed much more relaxed. The camera sure eats
him up!

The duets were the best though. I'm not sure of the song that Lee and
Crystal sang, but it sure sounded great. What a pair. I am expecting them to
sing that one again on finale night. Casey and Mike's Bryan Adams' song was
outstanding. More great guitar playing and cool vocals from the boys. I love
that song. It doesn't hurt that it is from a Johnny Depp movie and it was
very fitting coming from these two guys.

So who will go? This is tough. Crystal for sure is safe. Lee will be safe
too, he's too good to go home now. So that leaves Casey and Big Mike. They
have both been in the bottom 2 and Mike almost went home in Week 9. Even
last week, when I thought Casey would go, Mike was in the bottom with Aaron.
So based on history and the performances from tonight , I am thinking it
will be Big Mike.

Waiting to find out is agony for me. To get me through a Wednesday work day,
I think of who will be on the elmination show. They sure have been good so
far this year. This one is no exception...Daughtry, Fantasia and Bon Jovi!!
Wow! It just keeps getting better and better. You don't want to miss that
for sure!

More talk tomorrow,

Lodi