JayDub1987

I’m sure there will be plenty of snark, and hell, maybe some of it’s warranted. But that was absolutely beautiful to me. Absolutely beautiful. I’m gonna go pretend that I’m not sobbing uncontrollably in the bathroom now.

Same. I know I’m in the minority here as I’ve liked Gary the whole time, but I just told my wife that if they were gonna kill off another character to end this, I wish it was Theo.

I know I’m not. Already in tears.

Lol thanks for opening things up! Because as a country guy, I’ve been watching half this season wondering why these guys keep some of these barkers around. Between the personalities and the clown whore makeup, there’s only about two I’d wanna have a date with. Maybe.

Sorry. I meant Machchchchmood-swing and the Dutch Boy paint logo. I keep telling my wife she looks like Olive Oil in a blonde wig.

Debbie being surprised that a younger guy from a third world country wanting to use her for a Visa is the embodiment of what this whole season has been. No shit, Sherlock. Danielle is still a bitch. Popeye and Olive Oil are still annoying.

Just getting all my thoughts together on the Final 8. Zachariah-Bad lounge act. Ok voice, karaoke presentation. Hard pass. Iam-He’s the feel good story because he’s so humble, and I think a lot of people like him because he doesn’t look like the typical star. Unfortunately, I’ve heard 20 different versions of him when I’ve been to Hawaii in the past. He sounds just like every resort performer that you can hear all over the place. Oliver-Saved himself by using the whole “but my sick dad is gonna come next week” card. He sounds like every beanie wearing coffee shop guy who I can hear on any given night around my city. Danielle-Holy hell, this girl has grown so much from the version we saw in the audition. Love that gravel in her voice, and she made my cry real tears tonight. Warren-I’d buy his album tomorrow. He’s not going to win, and he doesn’t need to. Haven-She’s progressed, but I just don’t think she’s vocally ready to be a star. If she had worked on her craft and auditioned a couple years from now, I think she’d have had a solid career. Hopefully her songwriting can carry her. As an aside, A band I was in years ago got to open for her dad’s band at a music festival. Legit really good guy. We-She’s probably the best pure vocalist, but I can’t imagine that they’re going to let someone who almost won the voice win idol. Colin-Another artist who has shown some real development. Probably ends up final 3 but doesn’t win. Also, I’m expecting to find out that he is Haven’s secret crush

Pretty sure we all more Katy was gonna save captain coffee shop when he said his sick dad was gonna come and watch him. I had picked Marybeth to potentially win, but both of her last two performances were lacking. Not remotely sad to see the other kid (whose name I keep forgetting) get sent home. *his name is Tyson. I haven’t gotten it right without looking on the app once all season.

Hah! I totally blocked that out! Guess that’s a terrible idea. Just go get somebody who isn’t Katy.

Exactly! This is why the show worked best when you had Randy (a session musician who most people wouldn't have known if they had seen him out), Simon (a guy with music industry experience who didn't need the approval of fans) and then Paula who pandered relentlessly (probably because she was still occasionally performing and her name had some weight). I know the show thinks we need recognizable names as judges to get viewers, but I just don't think that's the case. I'd rather see Brian Blade (an absolutely iconic session musician who is also an accomplished songwriter), Scott Borchetta (head of Big Machine Label Group), and then someone like Mariah Carey or Reba. Someone who has cemented their legacy in music like Paula had. That person probably won't be overly critical, but they could at least lend some respected advice without fear of public outcry. Hell, make Adam Lambert the third judge, although he may be too "active." Yes, it's sad that I've put thought into who I think would make good judges, but these three have been annoying me for a while.

I still say that having people who have active singing careers serve as judges is a bad idea. PR plays such a major role, and since we live in a society where everyone is so damn sensitive about everything, there is no way to get these people to be critical. Hell, Katy told Nutsa to be less glittery and got booed. They need to bring in judges who aren't so reliant on keeping up a public image. If these judges say anything "mean," their labels, managers, and others are going to lose their shit. Thank you! Yea, I think throwing a hat is a little dumb, but when Adam Lambert (one of the best pure entertainers of this generation IMO) tells you to do something, you should probably try to do it. Unfortunately, a lot of these people seem to think that having a shit-ton of followers on IG, TikTok, or whatever else makes them some sort of expert.

Mike said “if we change our minds about having mutual partners…” He is still a cuck, but I think they’re both screwing around as Kenya and her husbands are.

Absolutely made my day! America basically said “hey, we didn’t like these two and you can’t make us like them.” Makes me think votes really do count.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAAHHAA F your judge saves!!!!!

I’ve not been a Haven fan at all. When I found out what she was doing, my eyes rolled back in my head. Without boring you all with shit nobody cares about, Bon Jovi music legit changed my life. Anyway, back on point. I didn’t hate her version. I felt like her songwriter approach came through in a story-song. I didn’t throw her 20 votes (if they matter), but I liked it more than I expected.

If there isn’t a judge save tonight and Lucy gets the ax again, I fully expect them to institute a judge save so Lionel can save his new daughter.

So far, it appears that Warren and Colin are the only two to listen to Adam. Warren tweaked the vocal approach, and Colin did a song that he wasn’t considering. Everybody else has just kinda ignored an incredibly prolific performer. That amazes me. I did get a kick out him telling Lucy to smile. Somebody should’ve told him that she can’t smile. Her schtick is a down on her luck, angry single mother.

Guess we’re ditching two of these people tonight. Hopefully Lucy is one of them. I’ve already thrown my votes on people I like more than her….which came to pretty much everyone. add on: oh fuck all.we’re gonna hand her a crying baby on stage to drum up sympathy for somebody America already proved they don’t like. I can’t with this shit. add on x2 So Adam Lambert tells Oliver his rendition is boring. Oliver agrees, talks about changing it….and then does a very boring version. Ok add On x3 Marybeth Byrd is still my pick to win, but damn that was dull. add on x4 We absolutely nailed that. That’s how you make a song your own. add on x5 Nutsa….kinda has a bit of a mullet going on. That’s about all I’ve got. add on x6 Megan covering Bonnie Raitt is almost too perfect. Love her voice! add on x7 i guess this is better than making a ton of posts. Anyway, Zachariah is just too much for me. The whole flamboyant over the top thing just exhausts me from him. I’m still not sure that he isn’t a plant. final add on This is the first time I’ve understood the love for Iam. Great vocals on this one. Up to this point, I’ve just seen him as another guy with a sob story. Having said that, I still don’t think he’s as good as the people chanting his name seem to. I think his story has helped him build a following. Milk it kid, milk it.

I’ve been in tears for the better part of the show tonight. I wish they hadn’t even had him beat it before, fall in love, and have a kid.

Yep. Sitting here crying real tears. I’m pissed at how they’re doing this, but it’s the most emotional reaction this show has elicited from me in a while.

When they were on Dr. Phil a few years ago, his girlfriend was on with them. He’s getting it from somewhere.

I had never seen an adult clap like her last night. She poked out both elbows like she was gonna do the chicken dance, and then smacked her hands together in the middle of her body as dramatically as possible. I wish that fly had flown into her eye and caused her to have to go backstage for a bit. I needed a break.

Lucy earned the backlash. Every time Ryan was talking to another contestant last night, she was staring into the camera like, bouncing around, and trying to make herself the center of attention. When the bottom group we’re all waiting on the save announcements, she couldn’t even stand there like a normal person. Nope. Had to bounce up and down, physically holding her own chin up, and once again making sure we all saw her. She thinks she deserves a spot because she has kids or something and she “wants it.” I don’t care if you’ve reproduced, and everybody wants it.

Based on how things went for Lucy, I think a sob story combined with flailing your arms around like a fucking moron seems to be a great move. I think Lionel has adopted her so maybe she can quit bitching about money on TV every week.

You, sir, said all the things that I didn't have the balls to say.