The only one I liked and thought had potential was the guy who took his shirt off last week. I wish they'd get rid of that Kara whoever she is she spoils the whole show IMHO

I only saw bits of the show and then couldn't hear because I was in a noisy restaurant.

Most years I like the guys better than the girls. I just don't like or listen to many female artists.

I wasn't impressed by many of them, guys or girls! I don't know how some of them made the final 24. Casey is about the only guy I like, and the giutar playing girl with the dreadlocks. I thoguht Big Mike was better than he sounded last night, I didn't like that song he sang at all.

Found the website below which tells a little about each performance and has links to videos of each. I watched a few of them. I'm really liking both Lee and Casey. Andrew's pretty good too.

Here is a link that might be useful: AI top 12 guys

"Michael "Big Mike" Lynche, who has been described as a cross between Gnarls Barkley, Outkast and R. Kelly, has been pulled from the pool of Idol hopefuls. His father confirmed to the St. Petersburg Times -- where Big Mike's mom works -- that his son made the Top 24, which of course is big no-no for a reality competition that values suspense" This was reported back in Jan/10

What happened here? I thought Big Mike was elimated.

I was wondering the same about Big Mike. This news was reported a month ago, yet last nights show is live so he should've been gone. Hmmmmm!

I wasn't overly impressed with last night as a whole. I love Casey. He's adorable and sings well. I just hope they don't continue the whole "kara has the hots for him" thing all season - it's going to get old. He almost looked like he wanted to laugh during his performance. I find it hard to take him seriously when they're joking about that. I also like Lee, I like his voice and seems very humble.

I just found this online:

American Idol producers reconsidered and decided to keep Big Mike after all he had been through to get to the Top 24. Big Mike will be performing live along with the Top 12 guys on Wednesday (February 24).

Didn't they bring back the Tim Urban guy to replace someone? I thought that was for the one whose father had spoken out of turn about his son making the top 24.

I liked Casey - he sang his song really well and he is EASY to look at! Mike Lynch was okay - thought he would do better. The young kid from PA sounded pretty good too.
The rest were kinda blah to me. Will have to record tonights show, gotta watch Survivor!

I miss watching Adam Lambert sing. After seeing and hearing him perform these kids are boring.
IMO,
Donna

Nobody really stood out last night. Likeable, yes, great talent, not yet... I like Casey, too, and felt really bad for him to have his performance disrupted by the silliness. Probably his 1st time on a stage like that, and the judges are acting like goofballs. I wonder what Kara's husband thought?

Tim Urban replaced Chris Golightly. Chris supposedly had a contract already which is against AI rules.

Here is a link that might be useful: The story

Lee, Casey and Andrew. Although, I didn't think Andrew's song was that great last night.

According to what I have read..Big Mike has not spoken to his dad in over 5 years..what the father told the news was information that he had gotten off of an American Idol spoiler web site..

Back to the topic..I like Casey and Big Mike, but none of them are doing much for me.