It should go strictly by votes, in my opinion. If that means it's all guys in the top ten, or not diverse enough, or whatever, so be it. Let the chips fall where they may. Letting the judges save three means someone with more votes goes home, while a judge's pick stays--and is probably next to be voted off, anyway. I think the whole reason for the judges' saves is to make sure the top ten is diverse enough. That's today's goofy world.
I think the whole reason for the judges’ saves is to make sure the top ten is diverse enough. That’s today’s goofy world.
Agree. American Idols version of a “ participation trophy”