[ken5050]

FYI..here's a link to an interesting MSNBC review of last night's show, and predictions on the bootee..they say it's either Nadia or Scott

My take, FWIW, and this is from someone who saw very little of the previous AI seasons, is that the overall talent this show is NOT as good as compared to a Kelly, Clay, or Reuben, but this season there are 5-6-7 who are pretty much comparable in their talent, and thus, it's a much more interesting competition. On this thread, there are forceful advocates for at least 5 of the contestants..

[silent_jonny]

saw very little of the previous AI seasons, is that the overall talent this show is NOT as good as compared to a Kelly, Clay, or Reuben, but this season there are 5-6-7 who are pretty much comparable in their talent, and thus, it's a much more interesting competition.

I agree and I think part of that is because they raised the age limit, which really cut down on the boy-band/teen diva clones this year. The first season of AI was filled with that type, both male and female, and if it wasn't for Kelly Clarkson the show would've been a complete joke.

[b9]

Dumb question here:
Why do so many folks reference "bringing out a lighter"
every time they talk about the song "Free Bird?"