Holy crap! There are 200 people on the DC board I go too! I guess everyone is nervous/excited!! That board has over 3300 member now. It has really grown.

DC's got the pimp spot. He's golden, girls. Syesha ain't beating him with DC in the final spot.

...And Archie just began very well.

DC's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was so freaking gorgeous that both my mom and I had tears and chills!!! Just beautiful!! AND he looks incredible!!

I am thrilled DC got the pimp spot!!!!!!!!!!!

Sadly, I still think Archie will win But I will totally be thrilled with DC as the runner-up! Just not 3rd

EEEEKKK!!! DC blew the roof off on the last song of the night!!!!!!!!!!!! Simon says he WON the night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy and off to VOTE!! VOTE!!!

It was the David Cook show all the way....

I do think TPTB want him to win in a big way...the tide has turned now for sure. For them to give him the Aerosmith tune was a gift compared to what the others got.

Syesha showcased herself for film and the stage...as if she knew she does'nt have a chance in hell of making it further. hmmmmm.

We always knew it folks...it is between the two Davids. And it will be interesting to see how the face-off between the different fan factions is really going to play out. Those tweens, grannies, and religious right have tremendous voting power, but apparently Idol must have a more sophisticated audience base like ourselves too that have more discerning taste and like rock music.

Under the bus was Syesha's position.

I swear, that girl will be a star, possibly of movies, definitely of theater productions, and maybe of diva recordings. I think she is way better than Beyonce at similar things.

David Cook is the one I expect to be hearing about forever...much like Neil Diamond. I don't mean he sounds like him, just that I expect him to have a very long career on about that level.

David Archuleta. I dunno. I just hope he gets out of the whole business and learns to be whoever he has a genuine kernel of being. I expect him to win this contest, and I hope it doesn't make his fragile persona disappear altogether.

Under the bus is right! Good one!

I do fear for David A. if he does win too. Losing yourself to showbiz at such a young age...it really can't be good for any kid.

And this kid strikes me as way more in danger than many. Even before the rumors about bad dad, David struck me as being very much harmed by something.

I agree that DA appears to be very timid. I find that odd because he's been in front of cameras a lot in his life. His voice could be and sometimes is, just beautiful, but it is so annoying to hear his breaths everytime he takes a breath. I wish him well in his singing career IF that is what HE wants...........but not for AI..........this one is DC's!

Unpopular opinion coming.

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Syesha got robbed. That bus slammed into her every bit as hard as it slammed into Jason Castro, and for exactly the same reason. My heart is not as hurt by it, but I'm offended in principle. This was blatant and really annoying.

Archie sang two bland songs robotically. He forgot the words - hey, isn't that a cardinal sin that makes the judging panel spew personal abuse? - and then he tried a Chris Brown song that was almost ridiculous. He was no better or worse this week than Jason was last week, and those judges covered his ass like his dad was blackmailing them.

David Cook deserves to win the competition. Now, I don't think he really sang very well last night. I am hearing some very pronounced vocal strain; they need to give these kids a day off. But he is very much the wisest winner for them. However, the pimping and preferential treatment was really obvious and off-putting, and he's my favorite contestant left.

I think I'm just really over the favoritism in this rigged piece of crap.

I have to run out soon for most of the day so I don't have time to copy and paste, but I have now read several reports from media types who were there last night, that Nigel was beaming, jumping up and down and pumping his fists after DC's last performance! It is said that Nigel really wants DC to win! Clearly so do Paula and Simon! What is up with Randy and his ass kissing of Archie? I mean seriously. The boy has a pretty voice, but his performances are so lacking. That is also what I am reading everywhere. That he is robotic, emotionless and doesn't connect to the songs or the audience at all. BUT, like many of the articles I am reading also mention that besides the little girls and grannies, Archie will get the religious right vote. So who knows who will win, but TPTB do know who should win! Crossing my fingers DC can pull it off some how.

I do not really agree about Syehsa. I think she could get theater work yes - but I do not think she is special enough to stand out among the current successful crop of young afro-American singers/performers. I don't even think she is as good or interesting as Jordin.

Got to run! Looking forward to seeing my DC's face tonight when he is told he made it to the finals!! He did end up with a great lead on DI, but I know that doesn't include the tests votes - so who knows.

I agree Lau, David C. will get a record deal no matter what. I had kind of hoped he would'nt win and have to live with that stigma forever. I think he is talented enough to overcome it though. No one acts like it was a detriment to Carrie Underwood's carreer..but, country is known for being the home of cheese and contrived. No offense to any country fans, I like some of it too.

EEEEKKK! ZabaSearch has DC in first place!!!!!!!!!!!!!