I think Randy and Simon’s comments about Kris Allen’s performance of his second song were not fair. I think if they went back and watched Kris’ performance again, they would realize they had misjudged him and indeed he had done a fine job.
Well, Adam performed his usual consistent self. But I think the results tomorrow will be an upset for the judges’ clear favorite. Even though I think tonight the dual between Kris and Adam was a draw, Kris will win the competition because all those who voted for Danny Gokey will now vote for Kris.
I hope so! 
To say that I am disappointed that Danny Gokey is out, is an understatement. A heartache, is more like it!
But like I said previously, both Kris and Adam deserve to be in the finals. One thing I think will likely happen is all those fans that voted for Danny will now vote for Kris. I don’t think Danny fans will vote for Adam Lambert. To most of them, Adam shrieks and screeches!
Actually Adam can really sing those high notes effortlessly but sometimes he just overdoes it with some songs. And that’s not very attractive to those who are already inclined to vote for either Danny or Kris.
I think the results of the finale will be the greatest upset of American Idol history. I think Kris will receive more votes than Adam, and the judges will be soooooo disappointed, especially Simon! Afterall, he predicted an Adam Lambert win!
Let’s see if my prediction is right!
As for Danny Gokey, he will go on to record a single and then an album and I will be among the first to buy his music from iTunes! All the best, Danny!
I lost track of the time just before AI started and totally missed Danny Gokey’s performance of the judges’ choice. No matter. He nailed his performance of Joe Cocker’s You are so Beautiful to Me. I hope that was enough to get him to the finale! *Fingers crossed*
The judges were a little tough on Kris Allen’s performance of his first song. I liked it though because I think Kris has a very pleasant singing voice and the song Apologise was the right genre for him. I have never heard the Kanye West song that he sang. The judges thought it was even better than the original version! I think he did very well.
Adam Lambert is definitely talented but I did not like his interpretation of U2’s One. The beautiful melody was totally lost in his interpretation. At this point, Adam Lambert does not have to worry about whether or not he will win the competition, he is ready to cut a record right now and will be successful as a recording artiste just like Chris Daughtry is despite not having won the American Idol title.
I think Simon Cowell is right .. the viewers are the ones who choose which contestants get to go to the finals and to hear some of the judges say it, and that includes Simon himself!, Adam Lambert is not guaranteed a spot in the finale. The biggest upset in American Idol history could very well happen tomorrow if Adam gets knocked out of the competition!
Even though I am rooting for Danny Gokey to reach the finals and would be very disappointed if he doesn’t, all three of them deserve to be in the finals. They are equally talented in their own unique way.
It is now up to their fans who gets to win the coveted American Idol title.
I cannot believe that tonight is the semi-finals of American Idol season 8, and this is my first entry on the competition!! I have totally neglected this blog, a shame, really.
So Simon Cowell is predicting an Adam Lambert victory for title of Idol. Simon could very well be right because Adam has been very consistent with his performances.
Personally, if Kris Allen manages to give the performance of his life and wins a spot in the finale, I will be disappointed. Disappointed not because he succeeded, but disappointed that Kris’ success means Danny Gokey’s loss. It is a given that Adam Lambert will make it to the finale.
I am, however, rooting for Danny Gokey. It is unfortunate that he chose that particular song with that lousy scream at the end, which I believe, nearly cost him this week’s spot in the semi-finals.
One of the things that contestants need to get through their heads early in the competition is that the right song choice means you get to move on to the next stage or it’s sayonara for you. Adam Lambert has been the smartest when it comes to selecting a song to sing. His songs have always show-cased his showmanship and his ability to sing those high notes. Except for that horrible new age-y style music he sang during country week, his choice has always be spot on.
I look forward to the semi-finals tonight, and will give a short update of tonight’s show later on.