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Lodi Nacirema is back sharing last night's American Idol excitement with us!!

There is nothing I like more than a close competition. Blow-outs are boring.
Although a lot can be said for upsets as well. Last night show might lead
to any of the above. The top 3 sang two songs last night - one of their
choice and one chosen by the judges.

Casey started first. I think he did really well. His voice is actually very
good. Sure, he is nice to look at, but you really have to admit that he can
sing. I think that his looks are his downfall. People don't give him credit
for his talent. Will his two performances be enough to send him through to
the finale? I'm not sure. The judges choice of "Daughters" by John Mayer I
thought was really good. He suited that song and as Kara said, he was
singing to the women. But if the women vote, who knows what will happen!

Next was Crystal. I have to admit, she is my favourite and has been since
the start. She is so different from all the other women contestants that
they have had. She has a lot of talent and I really hope she makes it
through. She sang a Melissa Etheridge song first and Ellen chose a Paul
McCartney song for the second. It was an all right choice for her and she
hit notes that even surprised her! She has been strong this whole
competition.

Finally was Lee. Wow. He was sure in fine voice last night. He has also been
a front runner this year and deservingly so. But he sure picked a great
night to outshine all the others. His choice was a Skinner song which was
good. Not as well known as other ones he could have picked, but I dont'
think it mattered. But the judges choice by Simon was incredible.
"Halleluliah" by Leonard Cohen was the song and it brought the house down.
He is for sure in the finale with that performance.

So, the final two by performances alone should be Crystal and Lee. Casey did
well, but he has been in the bottom 3 in the past. Last week's results with
Crystal being with Michael in the bottom I still feel was a set up by Ryan.
I doubt if she was really in the bottom two. A finale with Crystal and Lee
would be a real show-down. Two great artists fighting to the finish. Casey
and Lee would probably end up being a blow-out which I really don't want to
see. Although I really shouldn't say that. You never know what will happen
in the end. It all depends upon the votes. It was only last year that most
people thought Adam was a shoe-in over Kris and look what happened. As long
as the show is good and they perform well, that's all I can ask for. HOLD
ON... WHO AM I KIDDING? I WANT IT TO BE CRYSTAL AND LEE!!!! Tune in tonight
to find out!!

Lodi