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IMO, the kid totally looks annoyed at being subjected to mom's hugging. In fact, he seems to be giving the side-hug the side-eye.

I saw someone on another site call Kayko's performance 'Dalton Rappatoni meets Sanjaya', yet I admit I actually voted for him for the first time all season. He woke me up and made me laugh on a very dull episode.

No kidding. Getting the boot tonight: Roman and Jayna, even though I like both. Maybe the show runners could consider themes like 'happy songs' or 'uptempo songs', because this sure as hell wasn't 'rock night' (except for Triston and KB). Or they could simply ban some songs. Emmy: 'I Can't Make You Love Me' is basically done every year on AI or Voice or both. And that outfit had me seeing Carrie's satin prom dress drenched in blood, and it gave a skinny girl a pooch. Julia : Must we get the victim voiceover ( 'didn't see anybody who looked like me growing up') every week, though? I can't find any info about tonight's show, other than the start time. Is it an hour? Will it just be the eliminations or will there be performances?

I'm going to have to do some homework on the names of the new people, but so far the only ones I feel sorry for are the jug-eared warehouse manager and (maybe) the forlorn still-closeted gay guy. The stripper with deflated boobs and 2 DUI's who sees herself and jailbird 'building their house' in a dreamy future 🙄 The 'stay at home mom' who's fine with dragging her kids to prison every weekend, and putting cameras in (almost) every room so jailbird can keep watch🙄 Sorry to see that once again lots of children are being shown full-face and embroiled in these traumatic situations.

Can't afford to get his van fixed, but 2 tickets to Houston and hotel is doable? This is going to be another waste of 2 hours.

Did I miss where he lost enough weight for Dr. Now to approve him coming to Houston for surgery? WHY is he doing this?

Top 20 to 14: I'll predict now that barring any disasters, it'll be Triston/Mia/Will (or Abi) with Triston winning. I guess we're steering clear of the real awkward situation here, huh? Still, seemed very tone deaf of TPTB to end up with Triston vs. Roman, as if anybody (including Triston and Roman) thought Triston would be leaving. The wildcards seemed transparently designed to even things up, although it also means that almost certainly, 1 or more of those picks will leave next week. Jordan over any of the gospel guys and Ajii, including platinum ticket Odell-uh, OK Katy. Coal Miner's Granddaughter in her humble po' folks costume 🙄 At least we got rid of Kennedy and Mackenzie. ('Just an opinion', as Simon used to say)

3 hour show takes the top 24 down to top 20

The only role Kristen Wiig ever played on SNL that made me laugh was the Target check-out lady. So the new Target ad with her getting ready for work, and Prince's 'Baby I'm a Star' playing in the background makes me smile.

At least she didn't have kids. Amazing that someone could be so stubbornly self-deluding that she thought losing 12 lbs. in a year was pretty good.

Second night generally stronger, no? First night- Ian Tongi looks even bigger than last year, sounds the same. Abi and Will, followed by Quintavious, were my faves. Second night- Tristan should have waited another year or two. Right now, all I can think of with him is season 10 Scotty McCreery with the constant judge yelps of 'He's only 16!' Another baby face with an old man voice-although it worked out pretty well for Scotty. And Jack Blocker's mouth contortions and (to me) lackluster vocals are so Phillip Phillips (season 11). Not as sweaty or handsome, though. Would Emmy/Loretta's granddaughter be here if not for her pedigree? Doubt it, she's not very distinctive; right now, I just think 'Oh, yeah, she's the trembly one'. KBlocks- oof. I've liked her, but that was terrible. She actually reminded me of Fantasia's crazy performance of 'Bore Me' that she did on Idol back in 2008 or so.

First group of 12 on Sunday Apr 7; second group on Monday Apr 8

I find that I'm more interested in 'what my ancestors did' than in just who they were. None of the revealed ancestors were known to have done anything special, other than 'fooled around with a neighbor' and 'beat up his wife'. But we can't all be descended from Charlemagne, I guess.😉

Yes, I kept expecting some disaster- actually sort of thought the husband was going to leave her. But nope Despite some of the usual markers of failure (big tattoo, weird clothing, no teeth,), Rose was self aware and sincere. Her family was supportive and affectionate. I was amazed when the son in law actually checked water, oil, brakes, etc., on the vehicle before they embarked on the trip. Loved the (skinny) grandkids helping her stick to her exercise regimen. Daughter in law seriously needs to get with the program Rose is following, though. Based on her scanty hair and luxuriant goatee, she most likely has PCOS, and should be working on her own health.

Yeah, even if it's all just junk from Temu, why aren't you saving your money instead for a security deposit on an apartment? It's going to be a close call between Odell, Quintavious and Roman for the first public vote, and this could make a negative impression.

I thought the second showstopper episode was better than the first. Still not dying to see more of anybody, though. Also can't really rejoice or regret what happens to people I've only heard 1 or 2 (in some cases, 0) times before. I appreciated the actual 'performers' like KBlocks and Odell just as a relief from the lowkey same-i-ness of so many of these folks.

Pepper bras for small boobs: they show a couple of models wearing bras that are too big, and exclaim in outrage that there are gaps! This would be like showing models in panties that are too tight and claiming they're bulging over the waistband because the manufacturer is making them 'wrong'. Why don't these folks just try a different size/style until they find one that fits? More power to them for trying this approach for sales (although a quick Google reveals MANY 'small boob bra' companies out there), it just doesn't make much sense to me (side note: I am a 34B with padding).

So returning to the good old TwoP days, here's my conspiracy theory: the show really wants another female winner. Julia (the obvious candidate) is given a prime spot to sing, shows up looking schlubby with messy pulled-back hair, no makeup, and frumpy oversized clothing. She delivers a stellar song, plus she has a sob story background. She'll get a makeover, and turn out to have a cute figure. I also predict that the males who get to top 24 will either have good voices or looks, not both. (I'm guessing neither Spencer nor Isaiah from tonight in particular will advance). I have to note, though, that I barely remember anybody from the previous shows this season. Exception: Keegan's (the roller skater) voice actually reminded me a bit of Adam Lambert.

Yes, bless them for marshalling the specialists and hospital to give her that really amazing result. Re. pickleball contest: the cringe-est part was Nassif's hunched, stubby little self groping his grand daughter wife's behind. At least Dubrow looks age and fitness-appropriate with Heather.

This is an older one but it's still running and it still gets BIG eyerolls from me: the Moen faucet ad with the woman telling the faucet to 'fill Ruby's bottle'. I used to think this was maybe her baby's bottle, although why you'd be giving a baby tap water I don't know. But apparently it's HER bottle. This is so pretentious, lazy and just plain dumb.

I'm giving Delana a few points for not being covered in tattoos, no blue hair or face piercing, wigs, false lashes or nails. Surprised that she seems to be succeeding, as she came across as one of the typical victim personalities with a zillion excuses. Would be interested in a follow-up show. I have my doubts.

The Ragu 'scandal' aside, I have to say that I can't think of a single singer I've seen so far (FOUR auditions' worth) who I really look forward to seeing/hearing again. Quintavious was really good, but has AI ever had a season when there wasn't at least one really good church singer? Spoiler: they never win. Also, I'd accept some of the contestant sob/back stories if TPTB would stop shoe-horning supposedly cute judge antics into the shows.

And it annoys me that 6 months from now, some law firm will be soliciting people who were 'harmed' by one of these miracle cures. I will say, though, that if I had one of these conditions, I'd be happy to know there was some hope of alleviation/cure.

I bailed after William pulled out Excuse Number Three (or was it Four?): the family thought I was to blame for grandma's death. Oookay. While it was clearly mostly on him, his mom/enabler bears a LOT of responsibility. Very glad to see Dr. Now is continuing his recent 'take no prisoners' approach.

I've decided that I hate the new Jardiance ad even worse than the first one. I think it's the lead actress; she comes across phony/ actress-y. The OG came across as genuinely happy, even though she over-acted, if that makes any sense. As annoying as the original 'plot' (dances, tries on new dress, dances) was, the new one with the 'funny' scenes (mixed-up lunch orders, dumb guy with moobs needs help with printer) are totally pointless. And we still have to listen to that song.