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

My son got to meet Adam Lambert (runner up in last season of American Idol) tuesday night. My son is a bartender in Chicago and Adam came into the bar. My son recognized him right away and when he came up to the bar to get a drink my son used one of his song titles on him--What do you want from me----DS said Adam laughed and they chit chatted for a few minutes. DS said later in the night he told Adam that he wasn't suppose to ask for a picture-because he was a customer and they are not suppose to bother them. Adam was very gracious and took a picture with DS and gave him an autograph. DS said he was very nice. Adam was in Chicago to be on the Oprah show. DS has met a few celebs at the bar--Lady GaGa--Dennis Rodman--and the season that Top Chef was in Chicago-he met all the chefs that season and took pics with them. Tabatha's Salon Takeover was in Chicago and at salon just a few doors down from the bar and DS knew all the guys on there. The cake show-I don't remember the name right off, but they showed different places that made amazing cakes and one of the places was in Chicago and DS had been there before and even bought a cake there. I don't love in Chicago. I live in a small town in Kentucky. I have never met a celebrity. I don't get it.

My comment about JL crying gig was only a guess...don't take it so serious. It could be a drama session for ratings believe me most of those shows are scripted and filmed by a director who picks certain video shots, such as, on Amazing Race, Survivor, etc......Do you really think all these shows are the real thing??? Please!!!! As for the young fellow who was helping his girlfriend...I felt for him but, there were many others who hardship stories too. I thought this was a singing contestant not This is your life. I think JL still looked beautiful even when she was crying...she kept her head down and blotted her tears. I hope I am wrong but .....I wonder!!!!

What happens next...they go to Hollywood. In the past they split everyone into groups to perform a song. They had 24hrs to learn the song.....but...some went out partying ALL night, some came together. The judges then picked the top male and females. In the past, 12 men, 12 women were chosen. The top 6 of each gender go on tour. Quote: A "sudden death" semi-final will be introduced in season 10, in which America will vote to select the Idol finalists from among two groups of ten. The public will choose five girls and five boys for the live shows in the finals. The judges will then choose contestants from the Wild Card round to advance to the finals.