General observations: Paula has gone beyond all prior extremes of weirdness. When, when, when will Idolists STOP singing Celine, Whitney and Journey? It’s like forbidden fruit that they just can’t stay away from. Finally, IF the voting is correct, this will be a very strong Final 12. Every week somebody good will go off the show. Now to the reviews . . .

Gots-to-Go

Kady – just awful. Nice girl, pretty girl but can’t sing and Simon’s right about her lack of stage personality.

One needs to go

Kristy Lee – pretty girl and the country-fied version of “Faithfully” could have worked (by avoiding trying to imitate the one-and-only Steve Perry) if she had actually gotten more of the notes right. I disagreed with the judges totally, especially Randy who should know better.

Amanda – actually she was fabulous. She is a one-trick pony but tonight she nailed that trick. She needs to find a rock band to be lead singer for. But she is the least talented female left. I wouldn’t be upset if she goes at this point.

Best

Carly and Brooke. Carly has a wonderful voice and will probably challenge David A. for the title. I like a lot of other people better but I can’t deny that she has a large amount of talent. Song choices will be big for her. Brooke (who I have a crush on) doing Pat Benatar (who I have been in love with FOREVER) – OK, I had a BIG turnaround and changed my opinion after 1) Diandra told me how much she liked her; 2) Cassandra told me I couldn’t compare her to Pat Benatar (who I have been in love with FOREVER) and that she liked her which is big because “Battlefield” is one of her favorite songs; 3) I ran back the tape and watched again with my eyes closed. It was very pretty. With all of the big voice girls left, she has a real chance to go far because she is so different. Have I mentioned that I have been in love with Pat Benatar FOREVER?

The Rest

Syesha and Asia’h – OK, nothing great but enough to go through. Just please stop doing Whitney. Asia’h doesn’t have a Whitney-like voice, anyway. I would have preferred to see her go with Toni Braxton.

Ramiele - GREAT voice (especially lower register) but hasn’t really chosen songs that showcase that voice enough. I agree with Randy that she just needs to let it loose.