[over3Owithabrain]

However, Simon’s comments could very well backfire against Chris Daughtry and Taylor Hicks. Elliott Yamin fans will likely be upset that Simon appears to have pretty much ruled Elliott out as having any real chance at winning the competition. Katharine McPhee fans will also likely feel inspired to vote repeatedly to insure her continued survival in the competition.

Exactly why Simon said what he did. Cowell may be rude, manipulative and conniving, but he ain't dumb.

[MarMema]

He did it to keep Kat in the running?