What did everyone think about the American Idol finale tonight?
548043
that was Clay? OH OK! I was confused who that was, but happy for the kid to sing that song with Clay. I loved the show. I liked it when Dionne Warwich appeared. I like to see the people voted off perform. I like Elliot and of course I like Chris, but it was nice to see the ones from several weeks ago.
421059
Chris Daughtry will probably win.\n\nParis........Cute as could be! Most of the time she sounds nasal just like Fantasia, and I couldn't stand to listen to Fantasia sing! Paris is sweet though, but picks songs that are too old for her age. Could be in the top 3.\n\nTaylor..........Interesting voice, but I don't see America picking him as the next idol. He twitches and squirms too much! He seems very nice though. I kinda like his gray hair!\n\nKatherine.........Fairly nice voice, but BAD song choices lately! She dresses strangely and is easily forgettable. Right after she finishes singing, I can't remember her performance. Not much personality.\n\nElliot..........Good voice, but I can't stand to watch him sing! He is also forgettable for me. Not much personality. I don't think America will pick him as the next American Idol.\n\n\nKellie........Not a bad voice, and I think she could end up in the top 3, but I don't think she will win. I doubt America will pick 2 country singers in a row. A lot of personality and she is cute.\n\n\nBucky.......Interesting voice, but I don't think he will win. His voice needs more work and so does his look. I like his personality, but I don't think it is the kind that will make him the next American Idol. \n\n\nAce........Mediocre voice.........some bad song choices. Adorable as all get out. Sexy in a sweet way. Not so much personality though. Could be in the top 3. But I don't think he will win. \n\nChris...........Great voice, great song choices, versatile, great personality, good looking in a "bad boy" sort of way. Definitely sexy! Has all the right stuff for being the next American Idol. \n\nIt's time for a male to win anyway. There have been more female winners than men. I am pretty sure Chris is going to take it all.
518766
I loved Chris, as most of America did, and thought he was guaranteed the win.  At this point, I really hope Taylor wins.  Katherine is an ok singer most of the time, but she is very inconsistent in her performances.  My friends at the karaoke pub usually do as well as she does, depending on how much they've had to drink:)  However, America is so wrapped up in looks and the "total package" that I think Kat will win because she looks the part.
841256
I didn't watch the whole thing, but what I did see it wasn't that they were singing off key - it was that ABC's production quality was that poor.  The sound was tinny, and really bad, they camera shots were not consistent and there were times when the screen went black - in general a very poor production.  If I were the Country Music Association, I would be raising all manner of hades this morning with the production staff who botched the telecast so badly.  To be honest, I've seen high school productions that were videotaped by a proud parent that the tape looked more professional than last night's awards show did.\n\nMaybe they will do better next time.  And put it on a different network - my antenna doesn't pick up ABC, so I had to go elsewhere to see what I did get to see.
618122
I am a fan. I thought the finale was good. I liked how they showed the flashbacks.. I am glad her dad had nothing to do with her starting work as an agent. I always thought he may have had a hand in getting her recruited at Credit Duaphine. I liked the final scene where they showed Isabelle putting together that indicator puzzle. Makes you wonder if she is going to choose the same life as her mom. I really liked this show. Too bad it's over.
605548
I HONESTLY THINK THAT THIS SHOW, JUST MIGHT BE RIGGED! Because last nights show...Kathrine was the one that was supposed to go, but right at the last minute, the announcer was told to pick CHRIS. It was so very obvious. How "CRUEL"and How very "HOUND-DOG-GISH"! Wouldn't you all agree? I am very "MAD" about how they tricked CHRIS. He is very, very, very good! And he did not deserve that at all. "BOO.....AMERICAN IDOL"!!!! BY THE WAY, ELLIOTT? well what can I say....YOU ARE! ALWAYS HAVE BEEN! AND WILL BE ....THE NEXT AMERICA'S FANTASTIC, GLORIOUS VOICE, "GOD" LOVING IDOL...AMEN!!! AND MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU!  GOOD LUCK!
529030
I'm still stunned... I think everyone was stunned... even Simon!..I expected an upset last night ... but the upset I expected was  mcphee going not Chris!!!!!!!! it left me feeling somewhat disgusted with the whole show!! he was robbed big time!!!!!!!!
608804
This season of American Idol is crazy-- it's hard to tell who will be in the final two now that Chris is gone. Taylor is probably a lock, as much as I care for both Elliott and Katharine; I say probably because anything could happen. \n\nIt really depends. Consistency is a major major issue with both of these, Katharine especially. Performance-wise, Elliott has done nothing but grow in the past couple of weeks. Katharine, however, started off as a favorite to win it all, but now she's slipping for one reason or another.\n\nSpeaking of the fan-base, however, Elliott has a much smaller one. The male demographic will obviously vote for Katharine, and will vote even more depending on how skimpy her dress is Tuesday night. \n\nIt's a tossup right now, but I'd put my money (or yours, rather) on Taylor vs. Elliott in the finals. I believe the whispers among the fans that say that they'll be voting for Elliott and Taylor to avenge Chris' "wrongful departure". But you never know.
555309
CHRIS ROCKS!!!! I HOPE HE WINS!!!!!!!!! I REALLY WANT HIM TO WIN, REALLY BAD!!!!!\n\nNobody left tonight yet. I hope Taylor or Elliott goes. But it'll probably be Katharine.\n\nREMEMBER EVERYBODY READING THIS: VOTE FOR CHRIS AT LEAST ONCE!!! PLEASE!!!
506637
Yea, yea.. It's all done but I still got to throw in my few cents. I'm glad Taylor won, if Kat would've won, hm-mm.. I think I would have gone postal and shot my t.v. I was 100% for Chris and when he got voted off, I stopped watching, they said his fans didn't care, that was crap, I alone called over 300 x the night before he got kicked. Chris was the better out all the American Idols ever and he was bigger then the AI show it's self and they couldn't handle that and so they made up there minds he had to go. In the end ALL REALITY SHOWS, regardless of who votes, it's the producers that decides who stays and who goes for the better ratings. I started to watch the auditions and me and my kids fell in love w/ Chris and from here on out, I won't even take the time for the auditions.. : (\n\nOK, so y'all got a few dollars worth.. lol
501924
I think it will be Kat if the phone votes were based on performance and not on her popularity.  She is an awesome talent but wasn't at her best last night.  Elliot is by far NOT my favorite, but I think he did a great job - even the judges thought so.  I think every contestant will get a contract from somewhere.
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---mcphee is good (why are we all refering to her as mcphee now?) but i don't think she has showed enough enthusiasm when she performs to develope a steady fan base. also, she needs a new stylist. her choice of clothing is always appaling. \n---bucky has not a chance except for a miracle. after all, there are only so many people on votefortheworst.com. \n---ace is also a very long long shot. he got too wrapped up in himself and forgot this is a singing competition and not a modeling competition.\n---chris has a lot of talent, but he doesnt' really show much versatiliy, like simon said. maybe he will show us something different with country week... but he does have a strong fanbase and he is talented...\n---kellie pickler is good but i think she relies more on her cute southern girl more than her vocals to carry her through... i don't know if that will be enough tto get her all the way...\n---paris is good, but when you look at all the other talent i don't think she is the best, but they have been showcaseing her from the beginning so she has a bigger fan base than some people.\n---elliot can sing, he is a good performer most of the time, but i don't know if that many people really remember him. i don't think he has a solid shot at winning but he should get pretty far.\n---taylor has a great voice, a unique style, and a unique personality, which makes for a great contestant on american idol... i don't know if he really WANTS to be the next american idol, though, because then they will try and force him into becoming some poppy kelly clarkson thing...\n---mandisa is very talented singer, has a very pretty face, and she has a vrey likeable personality. i think she has a very good chance at winning. \nso, all things considered, it will be mandisa, chris, and taylor in the top three... don't know which one will win though... only time will tell.
458955
it was the best for the IDOLS as far as songs choice except for Kelly  I really want her to leave as she is just too country...... & she is acting dumb but it will get her in the end........... I wish people would vote for voice talent not LOOKS......
583053
I voted for Clay and was certain that he was going to win.  I remember yelling "NO!!!!!!!!!!" when they announced the winner.  I was absolutely shocked.  My phone started ringing non-stop due to friends and family calling to "check in" on me.  \n\nNone of that really matters now because after all was said and done, he was the true winner.
672560
Chris was a good singer. I honestly thought he would win the whole thing but, he had one singing style and in the end I think it cost him. I would have bet that he would have went all the way especially over Katherine or Elliot.  We voted but, I guess enough people did not vote and just assumed he had it won.
723108
This was the first time I had an opinion on American Idol. I generally can't stand the show, but this year, I was just hoping for Chris to win. Grr.\n\nOh well, I'm over it.
591201
My favorite AI finale so far! But, what was up with Toni Braxton? She was terrible last night. Loved seeing Chris and Bucky again. Not sure if I preferred the guys in all black or all white. Chris was hot as hell in either. I think I liked Chris in all black. Very very happy Taylor won. He was always my 2nd fave (right after Chris of course!!). I would have been extremely pissed off if Katherine would have somehow pulled it off. I cannot stand her. All in all, I was very happy with the finale!