scratbear

And I stated my take on things and expressed how and why I disagreed with your opinion. I stand by my opinions that a) Ellie wasn't being rude and b) it's unfair to call her a bad sport when she demonstrated the opposite several times on the show. You're free to disagree and I won't take it personally. Sorry you had a bad day.

I do remember reading about it here, but I never went back and looked for what she allegedly wrote. But I thought about that post while I was watching last night. Ellie seemed happy for the people who advanced, hugging Jeffery and Braiden, and immediately applauding and smiling for Korin, even though she knew it meant she was out. I think it's unfair to focus on a few seconds of her being heartbroken and call her a sore loser without taking the rest of her behavior last night (including hugging Regina and Viktor when the camera was no longer focused on them) into account. I'd have preferred Ellie to go through, but I can't argue with choosing Korin over her. I like them both and hope Korin gets a song better suited to her. Adia was a tough ask.

Braiden Sunshine? Really, America? To quote Adam, "I hate this country!"

If it were any other coach, I'd say that they picked a favorite quirky girl (Korin) and started clearing the path for her. But I don't think Gwen really thinks that strategically - maybe she does and I'm just falling for her goofy act. I do think she'll have an even harder time in the future getting multiple-chair-turning singers on her team. Ellie looked really beautiful last night, though and I felt for her watching Gwen's over the top reaction to Braiden and then having to perform and getting a polite golf clap from Gwen.

Not to go too far off-topic, but this just isn't true. Yes, Cee-Lo gave Juliet 60%, but so did the voters. Even if he had gone 50/50, Juliet still would have won. The only contestant to win the audience vote and not go on to the final was Katrina Parker because Adam gave Tony Lucca 60% of his vote.