What on Earth were the judges gushing about last night?  Who were they listening to?  Or are we the only ones who were underwhelmed by the guys performances?  Except, of course, Chris’s Idol Husband Casey Abrams!

3.02.11.5.American Idol Top 12 Guys

2.25.11.1.American Idol Chris Loves Casey Abrams

Click here to read about the other 23 semi-finalists.

Here’s our take:

2.04.11.2.American Idol Season 10 LA Auditions

Watch the entire video, so you can see Steven Tyler when he meets Chris’s girlfriend at the end.  When confronted with someone who is as severely injured as she is, most people are very uncomfortable and just don’t know what to do or how to behave.  Steven embraces her, talks to her and gives her the sweetest kiss on her cheek – it made us fall in love with him!  That may be the most touching moment in the entire video.

We knew it was going to happen, but still.  Lee Dewyze?  Disappointing.  Oh, yeah.  And Simon’s leaving.  And Paula was there.  And there was a medley of Chicago songs.  And Xtina.  And some other people.

Bring on America’s Got Talent!

Each contestant sang three songs.  They picked their favorite song of the season, sang a song chosen for them by Simon Fuller, the Executive Producer, and performed the song that will be released as their single if they win.  Which, this year, for the first time, won’t be some awful dreck written for the winner, who will be forced to record it and release it to a disappointed public.

What did our Listener Panel of Judge Natalie think?  Let’s ask her.

What were her favorite performances?

Who’s going to win it?

And we just have to see Crystal sing “Up to the Mountain” again.

Which leaves us with Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze to duke it out next week! 

Natalie was very excited.  See?  Look how surprised she was when Casey was eliminated.

5.20.10.2.American Idol Says Goodbye to Casey James

If the judges aren’t trying to get rid of Casey, then tell us why they gave him a John Mayer song.  And not just any song, but the most boring John Mayer song ever.  And that’s really saying something.

And if the judges aren’t trying to make sure Lee wins the season, then explain why Simon got to choose his song, coordinate the arrangement, dress him like a preacher man, give him halo-esque  backlighting and a heavenly choir!  Huh?  Explain that, America!

Natalie was NOT happy.  Take a listen.

The good: 5.19.10.1.American Idol Top 3 Best

The bad and the ugly: 5.19.10.2.American Idol Top 3 Worst

Natalie gets her judge on:

Naturally, we loved Crystal: 5.12.10.2.American Idol Top 4 Best

And kids, Curly Sue needs to go home.  Seriously.  Stop it. 5.12.10.3.American Idol Top 4 Worst