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've watched AI since its inception and IMO, this is the worse season of talent. Not sure why they put through that guy with the longish, curly hair who can't sing AT ALL. There were so many better than him. Don't remember his name. I'm really enjoyed Keith on the show, which I had my doubts how he would be, but, I like him in that capacity. I'm not a Nicki fan, but, most of the time I agree with her thoughts on the contestants performances/singing. She doesn't have a filter and maybe that's what I like about her. Mariah is a snooze for me, and Randy, well, he's just Randy. I hope these contestants get better, because as of now, they are ALL boring...IMO.

Can't figure out the problem with Lil. She has a strong voice, but I don't think she has the range. Maybe that's why she continues to miss notes a lot. She should have gone a long time ago. I like her - a lot, but not for Idol. She may make a good background singer, maybe even for a heavy hitter singer or group. But she just doesn't seem to be able to make it solo. Anoop - some days he's up; some days, down. There are too many good ones left to keep him. He'll go far, if he looses the overconfidence. Not sure what will happen because it is getting pretty tight. I don't like the group this year as much for showmanship, as I have past groups. They seem flat to me with group songs and activities - sort of not-ready-for prime-time. Individually, I think some of them do have it though.

Wasn't sorry to see the one who left. She has a good (actually great) voice, but was just too annoyingly immature with all the pouting every week. I was tired of her by now, it was time. Do you all believe they're always being totally truthful about the bottom three? I mean about the ones that are in the bottom three, but who DON'T go home. I suspect that they just sort of rotate the ones they put there, to make their fans sit up and take notice. I'm not sure I actually believe that they're always the 3 with the lowest votes. I think there'd be a lot more consistency if it were truly based on the voting, but there has always seemed to be a huge rotation of who ends up there.