We've not enjoyed the show on tv so much in ages, made me think once again how great it'd be to have more entertaining and little less competition, to bring best of Idols and have some extra fun for everyone. No matter, all are winners, except me and especially my daughter, will be listening to Katherine and my younger daughter to Chris (her forever Idol). I think Taylor got the votes for being a friendly country guy -if the show was about congeniality he'd get my votes, he had fun and made us join in the fun, appearing more self-confident- a few years older helps, even if he was at times comical with his dances-we can all use more fun. It reminded us of the times when the "She Bangs" guy was picked as the winner on line, lol. We're fine with the fact Katherine took the 2nd place- it's almost or as grand as the top. Her voice will sing for itself. Wish we didn't have to wait so long for more Idol, GB

I liked Jesse Langseth better than Kris, but he sure is a cutie. Wonder who they will bring back. I also wonder if this new format is in any way an attempt to defeat the "Vote for the worst" clubs that keep people like Sanjaya in the competition for so long. They have their sights set on a guy comming up next week.

I was also very pleasantly surprised that a major star like Mark Anthony would on his own go volunteer to help them with their in ears, that was just awesome of him. Getting used to those things is extremely hard and if they are not set perfectly it can cause the singer to be very off or have a lot of diffucluty. You even see the big stars jerk them out of their ears if they are not set right. The previous years they never helped them and they kids this year said that no one told them anything about how to use them they just said here use these. I think both Mark Anthony and Jennifer are very down to earth nice real people, I have been very impressed. And Stephen is an absolute doll, he rarely ever will say anything hurtful he tries to word it so that it is constructive but not hurtful. Great judging and great tutoring this year. I swear I thought James was going to wet his pants when Hulk Hogan walked out! I can see someone getting hurt though with all the horse play at the mansion!!

Gayle, I think you mean Allison too. Remember last year there were 2 contestants (Michael Johns and Carly Smithson) who both had had prior record deals... but neither of them made it too far in the competition. Then there was David Archuleta who had won "Star Search" and ended up in the top 2. Adam may be on broadway, but I think it's still fair that he's in the competition. Having sang on broadway may even hurt some singers since AI is not looking for that 'type' of singer. It doesn't seem to be hurting Adam though because he is very creative and 'current'.