I had to watch the judges’ “walk-on”- over and over just to figure out Paula’s gait – she walks like a circus pony. During the judging, Kara’s posture was so awful it kept distracting me from Paula’s eye makeup. Paula’s face did look different when I was able to focus on it but I can’t quite figure out why. She was completely doolally tonight…

Lil – you said it: coming to a morning show near you. She can do a double act with Kate D’whatevs on P&O.
Scott – I’ve been worried that he’s “critic proof”- so I was glad for Randy and Simon.
Danny – agree totally here. My only thought during the whole thing was “why?”-: for the song, for Paula’s over-emotional reaction, for Simon’s “brilliant”- (although… that adjective was downgraded by the comparison with Michael McDonald. Ha!) and for Kara’s “joy”-.
Michael – I hate it when contestants sit on the edge of the stage. I can’t believe the variety of ways a one-syllable word can be pronounced: yew, yeo, ye-hoo, yao… This was way off key. He’s no Luke, that’s for sure.
Jasmine – meh.
Kris – knew as soon as I saw him that the guitar would be totally arbitrary. As soon as Randy said “Jason Mraz”- I knew exactly why I’d been so bored.
Alison – yeah, I think she’s got the goods, as long as she doesn’t “Heart”- everything! (You know you’re putting your foot in it if Paula starts hinting to “zip it”-.)
Anoop! – I’m totally unobjective on Anoop and I don’t know why. Which is why it broke my heart to fast-forward…
Jorge – It’s easy, Jorge, and hopefully you’ll hear it from the American voters. Buh-bye!
Megan – Nice story, sweet girl, wonder when she’ll regret the tatts. You’re right – perfect song for her. Here’s MJ’s version, back when he was adorable: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcIxTSkxgRA
Adam – Yeah, he needs to stay in the comp. Such a good contrast to all the other bland-looking guys. D’you think many rednecks vote? His voice was on-note, but he needs to dial back the enunciation.
Matt – bland, inoffensive.
Alexis – Yeah, she can stay.