Oh PLEASE let it be Syesha

On this special occasion when Idol gives back, I hope they start by giving Syesha back to the world of "working actresses" ASAP. Garg, she gets on my nerves.

I think Ryan Seacrest is gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But seriously, those of you with Tivo, hit rewind and watch him closely as he exits the big magic stage doors.

Michael Johns (“Dream On” by Aerosmith)
I thought this was a really good performance on him! What is wrong with Randy tonight? He's so critical! I liked it and when he turns on the Australian Tennis Player Charm, I forget about any off notes anyway. Dream on indeed.

Syesha Mercado (“I Believe” by Fantasia)
I. Can't. Stand. Her. In case you couldn't tell from the title or my opening sentence, I dislike her. A lot. Only Ramiele "gets" her. That's code for "Nobody likes me." Well, guess what? Ramiele seems to have the social intelligence of a 12-year-old so she likes everybody. The point isn't that Ramiele likes you. It's that nobody else does! How is this girl getting voted through? She gets WAY too much credit week after week while they tear down other, perfectly good performances.

And are you freaking kidding me?! Doing a Fantasia song?? You're less stupid if you do Whitney or Celine. In my opinion (and I said this before she sang and before Randy uttered a word), Fantasia is the BEST idol to ever grace that stage and no one (do you hear me, Syesha?), NO ONE can do what she did on that song.

She wasn't good. She doesn't connect. She was pitchy and weak and it was just very, very bad. She is totally full of herself and *thinks* she sounds better than she does. Ick. Ick ick ick. I agree with Magistra who says, "She constantly performs as if she is singing to herself in a mirror and worrying about how pretty she’s looking."

Oh, please let it be her who exits this week. Please!

Jason Castro (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole)
Omigosh! Omigosh! I love this guy! LOVE this guy! This was, bar none, the best performance of the evening, as Simon says, "By. A. Mile." I love Jason!! This was a fantastic song choice. I was worried when he started out with the ukulele but when the strings kicked in, oh wow! Guess what, America? Jason's voice "melts like lemon drops." So soothing. So unique. So real. I love it. LOVE it. However he places in this competition, we're so buying his album. Love him.

Kristy Lee Cook (“Anyway” by Martina McBride)
I've got to hand it to her and give credit where it's due. She seems more confident. She's doing great with country (which seems to be a genre in the music industry that can make anyone a star). She's beautiful. And she's working hard. I'm impressed. I mean country isn't my thing, but I'm simply being honest . . . she deserves to be in the competition more than Syesha, in my opinion.

David Cook (“Innocent” by Our Lady Peace)
Yikes. I love David Cook, but this was not good. And I've got to hand it to the guy, he knew it, too. Something was up. And I love that he didn't excuse it or argue it. His face said it all. And I give him mad props for that. He does not do well with low notes and most of the song was down there. What was he thinking? And then that weird thing at the end where he's singing (in not a good way) to Paula and then showing his hand to the camera? I'm surprised that Simon actually liked that! I think he's great and that he'll stick around, but this was not his best week. Still, Syesha should go.

Carly Smithson (“The Show Must Go On” by Queen)
I like the song and I like Queen. How do we not have a Queen CD? (Honey, put "Queen's Greatest Hits" on the "Thing We Splurge On with Our Refund" list--thanks). And Carly is likable and she has such beautiful eyes (I think I said that like 10 times during her performance. I know, some of you would've hit me.) Sigh. I don't so much mind that they criticize her as I do that they criticize her and not grrrrrrrrrrr Syesha.

David Archuleta (“Angels” by Robbie Williams)
Great song. Great performance. I expected something a big more in-your-face inspirational. This was a pleasant surprise. Not sure what more to say. It was very good. A million times better than Syesha's. (Now, I'm simply trying to mention her in every comment, yes.)

Brooke White (“You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King)
That's the performance on which they decided to wrap up the evening? It was okay, but not show stopping. And I have to say that I love when Simon (or anyone with a British accent) says something and then follows it up with a rhetorical question phrased like a statement--"Well that was like a pleasant walk in the park, wasn't it." I like Brooke and it was good, but I really can not STAND that weird, fake, pained Utah Mormon facial expression she makes. The one that says, "Awwwww, did you find a piece of lint in your belly button? I'm so sorry!" (Omigosh, I'm having bad flashbacks to one of my college roommates who used to do the same thing!) Just look NORMAL. She's awkward on stage, but in a fairly endearing way (when she's singing, not when she's making that weird, fake, pained Utah Mormon face). Could it be that she'll take Kristy's seat in the bottom three when she joins Syesha there this week??

Favorite of the night: Jason (By. A. Mile. Remember?)
Bottom 3: Syesha and who cares who else
Idol Gives Back by sending home: Syesha