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Ah, I stand corrected - virtual apologies to Kristen. I misread, and though she'd posted the quote.

While I think Kristen is very talented and should have advanced over Jake, her Facebook quote is quite obnoxious and presumptuous. Her stock just dropped a lot for me. I hope her complete lack of graciousness was due only to the heat of the moment and that she'll be supportive of whoever wins. And actually, Kristen, so far no one seems to really remember too many of the Voice participants, winners or not!

I agree to an extent. I am impressed enough with Alex to want to see what his original music might be like. When PP seemed poised to win his season, many people said, "If I want that sort of music, I'll listen to Dave Matthews." But he's not just a Dave Matthews clone, and I say that as someone who enjoys DMB very much. Now, I *adore* Jason Mraz and I do think that Alex is in the same wheelhouse, but I am still willing to sample Alex's original music in the hopes that it will be truly Alex's. I feel that from what he's shown me so far, I might really like his own stuff. I could be proved wrong, but I sure hope not. It's a crap shoot. I adored Bo Bice during his season, but after buying his first CD, I was left wanting. I just couldn't get into it. And remember beat-boxing Blake? I have to admit, I bought his CD, listened to it a few times...and then threw it out. But I guess my point is, I was willing to spend money on both Bo and Blake's music and at least give it a try. As for Caleb, I totally agree. Absolutely nothing he's done so far has made me curious about what his original music might sound like. I'm 52 years old, so the rock music of the 70's and 80's is what really resonates right to the bone with me. I was there when it happened the first time around. I have satellite radio, and when I need to hear that good stuff, I go right to the 70's, 80's, and classic rock channels and get the real thing. I don't need Caleb for that at all and nothing he's shown me motivates me to seek out his own music. Jena, forget it. She's a non-entity to me. Even if she wins, I suspect I won't remember her a year from now. If she and Caleb are the final two - and I am assuming they will be - I am hard pressed to find reason to watch. What's the point?

Perhaps that dingleberry Caleb meant, regarding the home town parade/celebration, that he'd feel as if he didn't deserve such adulation, isn't worthy of such attention. And here is a definition I found of "humbled": having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience.. [source: dictionary.com] So...he's sort of using it right, which kills me to admit. However, if that's what he's trying to say - "Aw shucks, I don't deserve this!" - I don't believe him for a second! He seems to have bought into his own hype, and I would not be surprised if he thinks he damn well deserves a parade! Edited to add: My TWoP screen named was Humbled!

OK, I just read the Caleb thread and am up to speed on his "r*****" comment, etc. I've never liked this shmuck from day one. Watch him win, though!

What did Caleb say and/or do this past week that would have necessitated an apology? I only watch Idol via DVR on its two nights, and don't follow what happens in the days between airings.

I've watched this show from the moment it first came on the air, and for the first time, I honestly had NO IDEA what was going on in this episode. None at all. How did those people, like Paul Blankenship, get infected/injected? Did someone jump them, drag them into a dark alley, and inject them? What did I miss? And what was the purpose of infecting them? I understand they were being extorted into doing this, that, and the other but I completely don't know who was making them do whatever it was that they were doing. Who was Berlin? DId we see him? If so, what scenes was he in? I simply could not follow this episode. It came across as utterly jumbled. I do appreciate that everyone now knows about Tom, though. I'm glad it was spelled out chapter and verse (sort of) for Lizzie's colleagues. Anyway - I am just going to forget this episode because I don't know what happened, who was in it, and what the significance of anything was! Clueless!

My husband and I are watching it. I don't know why - much of it is indeed cringe-worthy. The situation with Esme is one of the oldest soap opera tricks in the book, so that's a big disappointment. I actually like the relationship she has with her brother. He seems like a good guy but that makes me wonder why he's married to such a shrew, such an unlikable character. I think Dr. Black's boyfriend is also a terrible, terrible actor. He delivers his lines in a monotone and his facial expression never changes. They seem to have absolutely no connection, no spark - two strangers who just happen to be in bed together. There really is little to compliment. I feel a little embarrassed to be watching it. I'm sure it won't last long.

I, too, don't care where Alex ends up - I don't think he'll win - because I'll be seeking out his music once the tour is over and he gets into the studio. He's extraordinarily talented and should have a long and fruitful career ahead of him. And was the backup singer not Alison Iraheta from Season 8?

I simply cannot understand why Meredith and Derek don't hire a live-in nanny. They can afford it, they have the room in the house for another person. It's mind-boggling. I understand that a big part of their story line is driven by the life-work balance struggle, but it borders on ridiculous. I get so aggravated when they're sleep deprived, living in a house that looks like a disaster area, trying to solve babysitting issues, because there is such a logical solution - HIRE SOMEONE. That's all I can see - I don't even hear their dialogue because I'm so pissed at them for not getting help. As domineering and overwhelming as Catherine can be, I actually do like her with Richard. I enjoy seeing a mature, intelligent couple, as opposed to the younger ninnies who can't seem to go 30 seconds without sex and are constantly screaming at each other. It's wearisome and unoriginal. I hope Catherine and Richard can work things out, but this whole Avery award thing might be just too much to overcome. I was a faithful viewer of 'Private Practice' from beginning to end, so it was nice to see Amelia. However, I didn't like what she was used for - to show the issues Mer and Der are having with balancing child rearing and work. Of course Amelia felt like she couldn't handle married/domestic life while also working - she walks in the door and gets two very young kids dumped on her for 12+ hours, kids she doesn't know and has no experience with! How stupid was that? Amelia, go stay in a hotel! Mer and Der are doing nothing to help themselves yet are complaining as if they're the first couple on earth to grapple with working and raising a family. Don't assume that if you have kids, it'll be like their household! Think for yourself, don't be swayed by their tunnel vision!

JLo looked HORRIBLE. Really, at this point, it's becoming shameful. She's a gorgeous woman and can look amazing without her crotch about to be exposed at any given moment. Get a clue and dress like a normal human. Those post-performance dinner sequences are painful to watch. I'm surprised we didn't see the contestants reading off a teleprompter. I'm fine with Dexter going. No big deal.

I respectfully disagree. I think this kid is as fake as the day is long. Everything he does comes off as utterly calculated to enhance his supposed "rocker" persona. He's a complete poseur. At the very beginning of the show, when they showed Randy delivering the theme to the contestants, it was Caleb who had to squeal and writhe as if he'd been tased. Gimme a break, ya big phoney. That said, I thought his performance last night was serviceable. I was not familiar with the song but to Caleb's credit, he kept my attention to the point where I'd even consider seeking out the song on my own (not his version, but the actual artists' version). Still, he is Fakey McFakerson to me.

Jennifer Lopez is ridiculous. When Harry was explaining why he doesn't give anyone a standing ovation, and she booed him, I wanted to smack that ugly lipstick right off her face. I cannot stand her and yes, I agree that the constant shots of her watching/listening to the contestants wore thin about 8,000 times ago. I've had it with her. She adds NO value to the show whatsoever. And for the first time, I thought her hair looked like crap last night. As for the contestants - because isn't this supposed to be about them? - at this point, I don't think any of them would make a decent winner. I like Alex and Sam just as performers unto themselves - I'd buy their music, maybe even pay to see one of them in a small, intimate venue - but I can't see either of them being a big STAR. The rest of the contestants are so off-putting in their own ways (to me) that I truly don't care who goes home, who stays, who wins. I've been watching this show since season 2 and think this is by far the worst season yet. It's cringe-worthy. I guess maybe I'm almost hate-watching it at this point?

Or, you could say that if he STILL hasn't won after two attempts, then he's not good enough to win after a third, fourth or fifth attempt. "Deserves"? Really? There isn't a person in this thing who is entitled to win anything. You audition, you get selected, you work your ass off and hope it pays off with the voters and that's that. Now I hate Caleb even more. He's an obnoxious little creep, pretending to be a big deal. I'd never pay a cent to see or hear him do anything.

It warms my heart to see David Cook. He is a class act - as a musician and as a human being. I wish him continued success personally and professionally - he deserves it. I was disappointed to see that Sam did not heed his advice to move around the stage, hell, he wasn't even ON the stage. Oh well. Agree with everyone that Cookiepuss made Randy look even more useless than ever, which was awesome! Caleb is a smarmy little shit. I hope to never hear of him or from him again, once this season ends. What can be said about CJ? Is he tone deaf? It's bizarre; he simply cannot sing in tune. How messed up is it that this deep into the competition, the judges are praising him for ALMOST singing in tune: "You're SO close! You're almost there!" I think that if CJ can manage to get though one song completely in tune, he should have the confetti shower that Sam had last week.