You're very kind. I'm honored--and humbled--that you would even say that. Thank you.
By now you've probably heard about Bo's past drug busts. I don't know how AI will react to this, but if he was honest about it with the producers, then they should let him stay. They let Slingblade stay, but of course, his charges weren't nearly as serious as this.
About Scott--I've always thought of him as an underdog and had sympathy for him, even after his mugshot was revealed. But lately he's been wearing thin with me. By all rights, he should have left last night, not Lt. Dan, but oh well.
I still want Scott to have a singing career, and to advance as far as possible in the competition, but this is getting ridiculous. I mean, the top three!!! That's crazy.
(BTW, that was hysterical last night when Seacrest told Scott and Constantine to stand with the group they thought they should be with and both of them jumped next to Bo and Carrie--LOL!)
As for Paula, what is up with her? Her over-the-top reaction last night just feeds the rumors that she is, shall we say, too close to some of the contestants.
That was too much, wasn't it? And not very considerate to the other performers. If Slingblade (or even Vonzelle) had been voted off, I don't think Paula would've shed a tear. Very unprofessional, IMO.
This show has more subplots than a soap opera! There's no telling what will happen next :)
I hope Bo was honest with the AI producers. Conspiracy theories are running wild on the AI boards, where some are saying Constantine released the info about Bo so he (Lt. Dan) could come back. LOL! I doubt that any of this hurts the ratings one iota.
As for Paula, I've been sympathetic to her, but that was awful last night. She should be fired. Period.
Every season, so far, there's been something to rile up the fans. You're right. This is the best soap opera in town.
Have you read the article by Bo's pastor? It's from before this revelation. Interesting article. Seems to be quite close to his pastor. Here's the link: http://www.al.com/music/birminghamnews/mcolurso.ssf?/base/entertainment/1112971640102030.xml
Anyway, I guess my hope is that he's turned things around since the drug incident, and that he's been truthful going into this about his past. Whatever the case, interesting read.
Oh, and like many have said, thanks for the thread. I love getting to read what's up long before we get to see it out west!
Here's a few snippets:
One of those recruits is Harold "Bo" Bice, 29, baptized into the fold at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church last Easter.
Acton encouraged Bice to join New Hope's praise and worship band about two years ago, and supported the Helena musician wholeheartedly when Bice decided to try his luck and skill on "American Idol."
Until Bice left for Hollywood, he was a faithful presence at New Hope's casual 11 a.m. services on Sundays - playing guitar, singing and sometimes leading prayers in flip-flops.