First, Jason was MAJORLY sick. However, like when Archie had strep a few weeks back, they didn't acknowledge it--they never do with the guys, for some reason. But he was on four meds...and probably a lil pot in celebration of 4/20.

Secondly, the reason Brooke's recap sounded good was because it wasn't from the actual show. Recaps are actually from REHEARSALS, one hour earlier. Also, I thought it was both interesting and bizarre how ALW completely muddled the message of Evita. It's not "you MUST love me", it's "you must LOVE ME". She's not demanding, she's in shock and saying how it must actually be real.

Third of all, Arch forgot quite a few lyrics and covered them up by mumbling. I agree with Simon, which you biasedly chose not to mention. Simon stated it's "pleasant" but one of his "worst performances".

Fourth and finally, of course David Cook did well...HE'S A MUSICAL THEATER MAJOR! He was very active in his college days. It's great to hear such crisp vocals. I LOVE that he's now the new "chosen one" and is potentially headed for the win! A new King David emerges....

I love Jason the most and Brooke the second most, but they were the two worst this week. Carly and Syesha were the best, followed closely by Cook and Arch soon thereafter.

As for a Bottom 2 (or 3, but in Season 5, they did only 2 this night), it's a tough call. Whose fans rallied to their aid and whose got complacent. Well, we needn't worry about Cook. Nor Arch, although his decline has begun.

That leaves several possible scenarios: Brooke fans spared her from certain death and Jason will be going home. Or Jason raked in some pity love and Brooke will have a nervous breakdown tonight. Syesha being first worked against her and her number's up. OR Carly, being the "middle of the road" person this week, will be a slight shocker. I'm gonna say Brooke and Jason will be in the B2, and hopefully Brooke will go--but I fear it'll be Jason. But for all we know, one of the other two ladies will bite the dust instead--as this IS a male season....

Carly, simply the best this week. Maybe its because the arrangement was more my style, but she did sing and perform well. Way to go.

David A, no stopping this kid now. Its his competition to lose, no matter what we think of David C. And thats fine, he's genuine and a powerful singer. Much better than the last 2 winners.

Syesha, yes this was her element. It was cute and fun, and sung well. And if performances count for anything she should be around at least another week.

Jason, I didn't dislike it as much as others apparently. I knew this week would be his (and Brooke's) biggest challenge. However, I thought his song choice was brave, and he did a pretty good job with it.

David C, yep, I have him this low. I thought this was easily his worst performance. It was weird, and unlike some of his other performances, he did nothing to make me think this was a David Cook song. It was boring. I do however think he is fine and will be around again next week.

Brooke, man I hated to see that. Brooke is one of my favorites. But this week was gonna be trouble already, and then she does the stop-and-go again! It totally detracted from the performance, which I thought was better than expected. But at the end, you just couldn't get the taste of the beginning out of your mouth.

I doubt there are any shockers tonight. Brooke, Jason, and either Syesha or Carly in the bottom 3. Unfortunately I think Brooke wrote her ticket home. Its too bad because it really should be Syesha's turn on the chopping block.

David Cook is still the best!

from best to worst--
-syesha (hey, i was entertained!and she's not even my favorite!)

-david archuleta (im an archangel. what else can i say!?!?)

-carly smithson (she was actually pretty good! i thought her vocals were alittle strained, but she did well.)

-david cook (i was confused his whole performance. it was...ok. )

-brooke white (her vocals were okay...but i felt so awkward watching it!)

-jason castro (NO COMMENT!!)

Pat

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Do you think people are paying the contestants to wear shirts like that, so that people will see them. Seems like a cheap way to advertise to me. Any thoughts on that?

Pat