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I feel like I’ve been in American Idol mode for at least the last 12 hours but still wanted to get my thoughts out on the contestants.  Overall, last night was bad.  I thought for sure this Top 36 would be our best over but I was very disappointed.  Many people I thought would be contenders lost it last night.

Anoop Desai – Angel of Mine – Annnooop!!  I really like Anoop.  My inner (and outer?) geek connects with him.  And I secretly think Indian men can be hot.  But last night he did not pick the right song, his energy was very low and I was all around disappointed. 🙁  He has a huge fan base though so maybe he pulled in enough votes.
Alexis Grace – Never Loved A Man – I loved. this.  And yes, Heather, I was a bit skeptical of her before last night but that was an amazing performance.  She really was like a different person this round.
Tatiana Del Toro – Saving All My Love For You – Darn. it.  This girl drives me crazy but I don’t think anyone can deny she can sing.  Heather and I looked at each other a few notes into her song and were like “Nooooo”.  She did well.  Unfortunately.
Ricky Braddy – Song For You – I think he did really well.  Even Mom called this morning and said “Who was that guy who was shy?”  I think it’s sad he didn’t get more publicity on the show.  Add to the fact that his performance was good but not amazing and I don’t think he’ll get in tonight.  BUT I know Paula has said he is in her Top 3 so I fully expect him to make a return in two more weeks.
Jackie Tohn – A Little Less Conversation – The outfit was bad, the song was bad.  Just bad.  And I like her voice too.
Brent Keith – Hicktown – I thought he would be good competition but I didn’t like this.  And as a country fan, I can say it wasn’t memorable.
Stevie Wright – You Belong With me – This was a painful performance. I really think her nerves took over.
Casey Carlson – Every Little Thing He Does is Magic – I really wanted to like that but I didn’t.
Michael Sarver – I Don’t Wanna Be – I really liked this actually.  Maybe because it’s One Tree Hill’s theme song but I’ve heard a lot of people really screw that song up.  It’s harder to sing than you think.  But he did well.  I think he’s going to make top 12.
Ann Marie Boskovich – Natural Woman – Not good.
Stephen Fowler – Rock With You – No.  Just no.
Danny Gokey – Hero – Yes, yes, yes!!!  I am on Paula and Kara’s fangirl train.  I was clapping and yes-ing the whole performance.  I was so nervous after starting iheartdannygokey.com that it would be my luck he’d turn in an awful performance and not make Top 12.  Well, my friends, after that AND all the publicity he’s gotten on the show, he’s Top 12, hands down and maybe our next American Idol!!

I’m hoping Danny, Alexis Grace and Anoop get in but think Michael will replace Anoop.

I know there are bigger problems in the world but I just wanted to make sure everyone understands the new voting rules on American Idol for Top 36.  Tonight is the first of three groups of 12.  ONLY the top guy, top girl and then next top contestant (male or female) will go through.  The rest GO HOME (unless of course they are picked as a wild card).  During the last week, the judges will pick 3 wild card contestants to round out the top 12.  In other words, we are going to lose a lot of good people this week.

So make sure you vote Danny Gokey 🙂

Tonight was a shocker for sure. Not that I’m not ecstatic, but shocked, yes.

I really thought after all that hot tub TMI mess Jillian would be a keeper.  But in the end, he couldn’t get past the fact she wanted to play cards when they’re 90.  Actually, I agree with him. Being best friends is important but it’s not enough.

The dinner date with Molly seemed really awkward.  Maybe in the moment it was intimate but watching it was just awkward.  And they completely skipped on the tub scene so not really sure went on there.  Except for the outtakes at the end…lots of sucking noise which was hilarious.  I did think the list of questions was fun albeit reminiscent of her mother’s games.  I wonder if she had a costume for him in the fantasy suite.

And lastly Melissa.  Sweet Melissa.  I got kinda tired of them talking about the parent issue but other than that, their body language and conversations so clearly screams that they are in love with each other I’m not really sure how he is questioning his decisions so much. I love that Melissa says I love you whereas Molly says I’m in love with you.

So we STILL did not get to see DeAnna.  WHAT are they waiting on??  I thought for sure she was showing tonight.  So the previews for next week are very odd.  What is with the secret final rose ceremony?  @daltonsmommy on twitter suggested maybe they actually get married!  But I don’t see Jason doing anything so rash with Ty involved or getting married without meeting her family.  But could it be the parents come to NZ FOR the approval and wedding?  I think that would even shock me.

But thinking back to the whole supposed spoiler of the season (some guy supposedly figured out the winner and posted it on YouTube)…they show Jason preparing to propose and he’s definitely outside.  When they show him getting on his knee, there is greenery behind him.

SO it appears whatever dark, decorated room Chris was in was completely separate. What is that room? Does he get married there? Does he tell the “no” person in there?

I just watched it again and he does say they did it like that because it’s so “emotionally difficult” so I don’t see how that could be a wedding. I can’t imagine anything that would be too dramatic for the Bachelor except for maybe a pregnancy or something. Could someone possibly come back a few weeks later and say they’re pregnant? What is going on????