Okay, I'm not one who is disappointed with last night's elimination, but if you haven't been watching the show, you have to know that in all honestly, she is one of the MOST trained people in the finals. She's an excellant singer.

But the song you saw? She had to sing seconds after being told she was going home. I'd challenge anyone to do their best when their hopes have just been unexpectedly dashed. She wasn't nearly as good in her 'good-bye' song as she usually is. What you saw was in no way representative of the woman's skill and talent, unfortunately. She was on the verge of tears.

The missed notes could be explained by the fact that she was upset at being eliminated. She's been a very good singer on the show--almost too good, as I mentioned in another thread. A little too "trained" for me, and not unique enough. Someone else commented that her voice is unlikely to be identifiable on a recording, and I think that's true.

I didn't see the show, but caught the end on YouTube. I think the judges are going to have to get used to being disappointed in the voting. IMO, all the contestants are good in their own way, and for the most part they've been getting nothing but praise from the judges. Therefore, each elimination is bound to make the judges sad for one reason or another.

While I like the judges and sympathize with them, it doesn't make a lot of sense to be angry at the voters. Randy, of all people, should know that the voters are what they are--and I'm guessing the majority of them are adolescent girls. At least that's the word on the street. :-)

The voting might not make a lot of sense to the discerning listener/viewer, but the votes are what count. I've read (and I agree with this) that when it comes to predictions of future success as a singer, it doesn't much matter who wins. Some winners we've never heard of again, while other contestants have gone far in their careers.

Kat - I tuned in at the very end too to watch Bones and I had to read the newspaper this morning to find out what had happened.

I, too wish someone else (Casey) had been eliminated. I really like Pia, but good grief it's a singing show, nothing more. I was much more upset at the way the judges acted. They went on and on and on.....how wonderful Pia was... this is wrong....the end of the world is coming, blah-blah-blah. Probably should have saved that "save" for someone else huh? Seriously, J-Lo, if she's that good then you can have her open up for you at your next show. I felt so sorry for Stephano. He was so disrespected. The judges acted as if the greatest tragedy of all time had happened because Pia was sent home. The poor kid (Stephano)was crying and obviously felt like a piece of crap. America did vote, thank you very much, and that's who America selected. The judges should keep their collective mouth's shut at elimination time and congratulate the winners. Was Pia a better singer? Probably. But, the judges reactions were dispicable.IMHO

The American voting crowd is nuts. It's the same mentality that kept the most inept dancers , Bristol Palin and Kate Goselin on DWTS. It's not fair, and the voting should be revamped so the teeny boppers can't text a gazillion votes using every cell phone available to them. Pia was a talented singer who I thought would at least be in the final two. Unbelievable. The judges need to NOT give everyone rave reviews. No one stands out in the voters minds after their rave reviews for everyone. Although Casey should not have gone either, the judges wasted their "save" on him. But I like him, just don't think he'll win. Pia would have. I predict she'll play a "Jennifer Hudson" and have a bigger career than the winner.

One thing that always struck me about American idol-why do they have "judges" if all that counts is the audience vote?
And I still miss Simon-his biting wit is missed.

Wine50, I wholeheartedly agree with you. Although Stephano is my least favorite of the remaining contestants, I felt that they treated him shabbily. What disrespect! I hope that he has enough self respect not to take it personally. Every one of the remaining contestants has their own followers and it will disappoint many people when they go. But I felt the whole thing with Pia was WAY overdone. It was as if they had NO idea that their vehement reactions were bound to hurt Stephano's feelings.

Yes she could sing good...but if I'd have voted, she would have been the last one I'd voted for.

I am not disappointed at all....There are two more I'd like to see go home...Then the rest will be real tough

I watched the show through the credits -- saw the judges' reaction, but didn't hear any judges' comments ???

My opinion only - Pia has a great voice however the voting public (I assume) is in large part tween & teenage girls, who did not see Pia as their best friend. The other remaining girls are bubbly and have shown more "personality" on the show. she will be fine - this may be the best thing to happen to her - look at Jennifer Hudson.

I think her quiet personality did her in. She is a great singer and is an absolutely beautiful woman. But she was missing a spark. I think doing that Tina Turner song was a mistake as well.

wine50; I totally agree. I felt so bad for Stephano. I hope he rises above it and performs amazingly next week.

I agree that the judges made a mistake in reacting the way they did, but I hope Stefano didn't take it personally. I think the judges' remarks reflected badly on all the remaining contestants. If Stefano was visibly upset, I hope it was from the various emotions of the moment, including a rush of relief after intense "bottom three" anxiety.

As I said above, the judges are going to have to get over this sort of thing. If they continue to express sadness and anger at every elimination, it will become meaningless. And if one day they suddenly don't, well, that would be sad in the extreme.