Idol Thoughts
Ok, so I missed the first half of the show last night, due to working later than I expected. I know, I know. That's no excuse. Nevertheless, it happened. It won't happen again.

But, I feel confident that what I did see of the show is perfectly aligned with the plan of the Blog Alliance. Here are my thoughts.

1. I made it just in time to see Josh. While I'm still not a fan of his anymore, he was much better than last week, back to singing a song better suited for him. It's all about the song choice, people. As if Paula and Randy haven't said that enough. So, Josh is off of my list for now. Or at least postponed for a bit.

2. Ruben! Finally did away with the 205 attire! I was so happy! He sang great, looked great. This dude could (and should) take the whole competition. See my fellow alliance member's blog for my exact thoughts on Ruben's attire. Remember, never doubt the power of the Blog Alliance. When we agree, we are very persuasive.

3. Trenyce is now on my list again. I did not enjoy her performance, and now that I've seen the mug shots of her crime spree through Old Navy, I can't get that picture out of my head. Does Old Navy make prison wear?

4. Carmen did not disappoint. In fact, she made this phase of the competition entirely too easy for America, as long as America was paying attention. She must have known she is next to go on the Alliance's plan of elimination, because she was at her absolute worst. The only other thing I could have asked for would have been to see her cry on stage after hearing all four judges totally diss her. Blondie? No one but Blondie is cool enough to pull off 'Call Me'. In fact, we played it in college basketball band, and we so should have been shot on the spot for tainting the tune with our lame-o arrangement. Carmen, start packing. You're heading home tonight.

5. Julia came back, this time masquerading as an audience member. Apparently she kept singing during the commercials, til someone kicked her in the teeth. I gave strict instructions to security to not let her in the building again, under any circumstances. Actually I had security escort her from the country, to a remote island near Antarctica. Penguins don't seem to mind her. But apparently she came in last night saying she was Jewel back for more Idol fun, and that fooled security. Did her hair salon job not want her back after she sucked for too many weeks on Idol? I wouldn't want her back, either. In fact, I've made it clear that don't ever want her back. I'd better not see her mug on camera at Idol again. I don't want to have to go all ninja on her sorry arse.

I only caught the other performances in the brief re-cap. But I think I saw enough to predict that the bottom three will be Carmen, Kimberly C., and Trenyce. Carmen will get the boot. Kimberly will cry off more mascara. And Trenyce will steal Paula's outfit from last night, even though it didn't come from Old Navy.

The Alliance has spoken.

C.T.