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Hey SJ, oh exalted leader of the FR AIers - I'm late to the party tonight due to work. Just got done watching it on tape:

I agree my man Taylor was too cheesy tonight, but still good enough to survive and advance. I like his spontaneous "dancing" when it is a part of the overall song performance, but tonight it was far too much strutting and not enough vocal, just like Simon said. He still has some great nights ahead of him though I think, and his popularity is immense. His likability allows him to get away with stuff others could not. That said, he neeeds to stick with good song choices and showcase that "whiskey tenor" of his.

Chris - once again made the song his own. He comes off like a pro. Definitely ready for the big time. Not a bad performance yet out of him, which keeps him on top.

Paris - don't like her personality, but she is good. Real good.

Mandisa - sure can sing, and knows her business up there. Has a chance to win this thing, but hope she's not a Rubenette.

Pickler and Covais did better than I expected. I think Lisa is cute as a button and definitely talented. She doesn't seem to have her own fan base though, and will likely be gone in the next few weeks, though her career will just be starting (Broadway bound?)

I don't have McFever, and think the judges overrated her performance. Ace is back to his ol' stomach-rubbing, falsetto self, which should keep him alive.

Elliot is an enigma - very good voice, seems quite likable, but somehow not connecting. Strange. Last but not least, Bucky will likely be gone. Nice guy and gives it his all, but I'd be surprised if he is not the one leaving tomorrow. Then again we've all been surprised before!

Have a good day and catch up to ya tomorrow night!