i don’t dislike them as people, I just don’t care about their music careers.

I think she is more like LaToya London if they really want to compare her to someone.

Scott just doesnt have a good voice. I dont think he should have ever made it.

Jorge is adorable, but I dunno about being a hit today. I suppose with the right song anything is possible. But he is cute and he has that kind of nonthreatening sexuality that sends the tweeners running to the phone lines.

Scott… yeah, good luck with that buddy. LOL. If he’s a good songwriter he can go the John Mayer route.

Lil– she’s good, but not wonderful enough to justify the OTT pimping. Not trying to needlessly compare them, but I can’t help but feel like they want her to do well to make up for missing out on Jennifer Hudson’s incredible post-Idol success. You know how certain knollers said TPTB’s wanted DC to win to make up for what happened with Daughtry? Well, Daughtry and J-hud are the two names that always get brought up when referencing the whole you-don’t-have-to-win-to-be-successful meme, so maybe this year, they are gunning for a J-hud wannabe to right that wrong. For the record, I think J-hud’s voice and presence are amazing, and have yet to see either reach that level from Lil. Also for the record, I personally believe that DC won not because of manipulations, but because he was awesome. That said, I also won’t negate the fact that the timing was right, and as DC himself has said repeatedly, guys like Bo and Daughtry definitely “paved the way for someone like [him] to have success on the show”. Anyway, that’s my unfounded speculation for the year. If that’s true (they’re looking for the next J-hud), I’m not sure Lil is the answer. I would’ve rathered they looked for stronger versions of Brooke/Jason (aka artist types).

I hope Scott is amazing on the piano, because he seems like a great guy, but this zzz lite-FM stuff is not justifying his position in the top 12 for me.

Please. Look at Taylor Hicks. I never liked that guy. Where is he now???

LOL – just scroll thru MJ’s the last few weeks. He’s everywhere!

I do think Jorge is likeable & refreshingly excited to be there – not like it’s owed him. Same with Alison and that guy who sang “Man in the Mirror.” I haven’t seen enough of most of these folks to know how it’s going to go. Last year we thought Carly, Michael Johns or Archie would win as TCO. And it was David Goofy Hair Cook. So I guess anyone can rise up.

Sumidol, I appreciate the way you put it, it’s not babble if you speak the language. I wish I spoke Spanish, or any other language besides English for that matter. Being bilingual is such a HUGE benefit these days. Anywho…

-lil round…she is not that great shes just another fantasia wannabe or syesha but even they can sing better than her..the judges just need her to help the demographics

-scott..hes likeable..like how he has passion for his songs..but he is boring as well :/

-jorge..ugh cant stand him…sure hes got a voice..but that is it.. he isnt that adorable..just because he crys everytime he gets up there…and how he always babbles in spanish..i just dont get why people like that…maybe i am just cold hearted :/
they wanted him because they want to expand their viewers and that is it…sorry but i wont like him

All three seem to be enjoying themselves and happy to be there, though. I’m not sure I can really picture any of these kids making it, but then again, it’s partly the weirdo structure this year, where it’s about to be top 12 and we’ve only heard them sing one full non-audition song. Without that joy of discovery you get from hearing someone tackle different song challenges, one definitely doesn’t get that good “what if . . . ” buzz going that you need to start caring if they ever made a record.