121. Give it up on Jennifer Hudson. She won an "ACTING" award, not a singing award. That has nothing to do with American Idol. She went as far on "Idol" as she should have, she by no means was good enough to win it her year.

So give it a rest. She's talented and I'm glad she's doing well but she wasn't the Idol, period.

gretasue2 at 3:40PM on May 19th 2007

122. I've gotten past the shock. Now that I can think clearly, it just doesn't seem to matter. Jordin or Blake will win idol, but who cares. I do like Jordin, but I wouldn't buy the record. Melinda just appeals to grown people who don't have time to sit on a phone for 2 hours. This isn't the worst thing since we are the ones who have jobs and can actually buy her record anyway.

Jeri at 2:00AM on May 20th 2007

123. once again, america gets it wrong!!!!why does this continue to surprise people??? because we forget that the voting audience is very young, very impressionable, very fickle and in no way qualified to judge real talent. simon's obvious choice was melinda...and this may have been the kiss of death for her. many people don't really like simon. he's become mean. you can be honest in your judgement, without going for the jugular.
but america has been wrong before...in season 2,3, and 5....especially season 5. the final two should have been chris and elliott....not taylor and katharine.....so this year is par for the course...no surprises here!!!!

evie taylor at 2:36AM on May 20th 2007

124. When people question me on why caucasians have small appendages or suggest that's why they believe themselves to be gods, I have always been astonished.
Your blaming someone for their physical appearance is a showing of disbelief or just someone who is nasty and ignorant. Then, I may just know what your true problem is........

Wanda at 4:33PM on May 20th 2007

125. Melinda, while being an exceptional singer had one thing going against her in my opinion. If you were to listen to her carefully she reminded me of so many other black women singers that came from the gospel background. Not to take anything away from her because she is very good technically but I feel like I have heard her so many times before.

Darold at 6:23PM on May 20th 2007

126. First of all Wanda, black men do not all have large appendages, they just all believe they do.

Second, Elliot's teeth are too big and white, he should go back to the dentist who did it to have them toned down.

Third, Melinda lost for "all of the above". The "gee whiz I can really sing?" thing got old really fast, especially considering she was a professional singer and knew very well she was a great singer. Also, whether it's right or wrong, she is a little too old and a little to matronly for vast public consumption. I think she will have a wonderful career, just not as a pop star (and with that talent you don't need to be a pop star)

Jordin is what the show is all about. Good for her.

Davidg at 10:06AM on May 22nd 2007

127. I'm sitting here laughing my ass off at all you people who will "never watch" AI again. I'll bet you still throw temper tantrums if you don't get your way.

I've got the snacks and champagne ready for the finale Wednesday! I can't wait to see what surprises the producers have in store for us. I hope Taylor will do a number - I will be up dancin' and groovin' with him!

I'm already looking forward to next year and Season 7. I hope they show more of the better singer auditions rather than the goofy ones. If I want goofy, stupid and ridiculous, all I need to do is read these posts.

Joanie at 11:26AM on May 22nd 2007

128. This was my first year of watching Idol. And now its my last. Until they put the vote in the final hands of some judges or other singers. It doesn't matter how you sing anymore (just look at Sanjaya! He sings as bad as I do), it's just a popularity contest. It shouldn't matter if you like a person or if they are nice looking. Judge them on their talent. Melinda was a terrific singer. There are lots of singers out there that I can't stand but love their music & voice. And yes I buy their cds. And just because she was a backup singer doesn't mean she had training & she isn't considered a professional. Jordin is a good singer who needs more time to polish her voice. Blake is a great beatboxer but his singing is not that good. Melinda & LaKisha had more talent in their little fingers than all the others put together. I'm sure both of them will do really well in their singing careers, but they still shouldn't have been voted off.

Laurel at 10:55PM on May 22nd 2007

129. I keep hearing that Melinda was too old.Or she looked too old. How old did Taylor Hicks look with that gray hair? I'm kind of through with American Idol. It's not about who sings the best.It's all about popularity. Melinda should have never been voted off. She was the best singer on the show.

shirley at 11:44PM on May 22nd 2007

130. You folks are sooooo sick... Melinda should have been a finalist. She was the best singer and she is not ancient and it does not matter about her looks. We would not have an Aretha Franklin and so many amazing performers today if we based things on looks. Jordin is talented and Blake is talented; however Melinda was the best.

Jane at 10:37AM on May 23rd 2007

131. There's an old adage that says, "the cream always rises to the top," and that's precisely what will happen with Melinda Doolittle. In my opinion she was by far the most talented in the bunch, and she will prevail with or without an AI recording contract.

Both Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks are talented and have worked extremely hard to get where they are, and I will be thrilled for whoever wins the Big Prize. As we know from AIs history the rest will be just fine. My best wishes to all!

Donna at 12:12PM on May 23rd 2007

132. I like Elliot, and I think he looks better with his teeth and hair fixed.

jessica at 2:25PM on May 28th 2007