The results are in.. America.. you voted for Lee Dewyze! Shocking, right?

I am still taking this all in. I thought for sure Crystal would be singing at the end of tonight’s show, instead it was Lee.

I’m actually really happy for him. Did you see that reaction? He is genuinely in disbelief. He may do really well, but I’m not that convinced yet. The reason I wanted Crystal to win was because she had her own style and path. We all know what will be on her album. What about Lee’s album? I’m just not that sure.

The good news is that Crystal can slow this media frenzy down, for now. She really just wants to be back in Ohio with her family. While things will still be crazy, she won’t have the spotlight following her around. Yeah,right!

Anyways, good results show. Great performances! I loved all the hilarious goodbyes to Simon. He really will be missed!

While this was not my favorite season, I still love this show and what it does to those hidding among us with talent.

My question is: what do you guys think? Are you happy with the way things ended?

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If you ask me, tonight’s performance didn’t sway me either way. I think they both proved why they are left. Who do I think will win? It’s actually a hard decision now. I thought Crystal was the winner all along. However, did you hear Lee last week and tonight? Wow! He just keeps improving. Is it enough? I don’t like so.

What did you think of Crystal’s “Up to the Mountain”?. Well, I thought it was amazing! I also enjoyed Lee’s “The Boxer”.

Moving onto the finale. Do you have plans? Well, if you don’t, come watch the finale with us! We will be at the Between the Buns in South Bend on S.R. 23 starting at 8 p.m. Should be a lot of fun!

Also, here are a few pics from the Scheibelhuts in L.A.!

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Well, this was predictable, but we sent Casey James back to Texas.

I knew this was coming.

While I loved his voice, I felt he was the right person to send home.

The big question now is: Who’s the next American Idol?!!

I thought for sure it was Crystal all along. However, after last week’s performance, I think Lee has a winning chance.

What do you guys think?

Also, as I’m preparing for the big night, I wanted to see if any of you guys are planning a big watch party. We want to do something fun and live, getting reaction immedietly after the winner is announced!

Feel free to email me at cbormann@fox28.com or call the newsroom at 574-679-4545, or just leave some info on this blog!

Can’t wait for Wednesday!

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Everyone wants to be in the top three. You get to go to your hometown and be worshipped. Who wouldn’t want that? We all have an idea of what’s about to happen. Here we go.

Bottom two: Big Mike and Crystal. I don’t really think she was in the bottom two. I think the show producers are just trying to make this moment more dramatic.

Drum roll…. and Big Mike is out. Seacrest should be scared, since he’s only a third of the monsterous body builder!

We lost the big guy. Did you predict who would be sent home tonight? I assumed it was either Casey for Mike. Casey better take a lot of pictures this week, because his idol experience is about to end (boo!).

We all know the best part of tonight was Chris Daughtery. He’s so classy. Hands down, Chris is one of my favorite idols. He got robbed! Anyways, it was really nice to see him perform tonight.

Also, it’s good to hear so many of you are signing up for our idol contest. Whether you are over this season or not, how cool would it be to take a FREE trip to L.A. and catch the finale. Don’t forget to sign up!

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Roll out the red carpet, it’s movie night! Well, sort of. The final four picked their favorite song from a movie. Jamie Foxx was there to help. Whether you like him or not, he brought humor.

Lee: Randy said he did nothing with the song. He wanted to see him be a rocker. Ellen said there could have been more done with the song. Kara said it’s a difficult song to sing. Simon said there were so many other great song choices for Lee. Do I agree? Well, a little. I think it’s a great song, not sure if it was a great song choice. He sounded just a little pitchy.

Big Mike: Great gospel sound, but it didn’t grab me. Randy didn’t like the song choice. Kara said it right: she wants goosebumps. This song was pleasant, but it wasn’t inspiring.

Mixing it up? Lee and Crystal take the stage for a duet. Wow! A great song with a great sound. Kara went as far to say it’s one of her favorite moments this season! I must agree. I can’t help but think these two will be battling it out in the final two. Does everyone else agree?

Casey: Beautiful song from a beautiful boy! Actually, I wasn’t jumping up and down. However, I did like his vulnerability, like Kara said. The judges said it right. It was a decent performance, but it’s not going to get all the votes. I wanted to see him do a little more with the song.

Crystal: Wow! Lots of energy. Randy wasn’t too impressed, which kind of shocks me. Kara and Ellen were very impressed. She made it her own and proves what kind of artist she is! One last thing, can we stop showing her boyfriend after every single performance. I don’t really care. Plus, he’s weird! haha Did anyone else catch his outfit?

Last Duet, nailed it! Big Mike and Casey did a great job. The judges thought tonight’s duets were better than the solos. Agree! Why can’t they do that on their own!

Overall, it was a very entertaining night. The hour went by way too fast. Like I said last week, Casey and Big Mike are next to go. Do most of you agree?

Also, it seems like my Idol commericial is running every five seconds, but hopefully it’s getting the information out there! Sign up for the free trip to L.A.!

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Tears are pouring down my face as Aaron Kelly is booted off. NOT!

I respect Aaron and his big voice, but it’s about time! He was never our American Idol and I’m shocked as to how he got this far. Well, not that shocked. All those teeny-boppers out there kept him afloat. He has the David Archeletta effect. 

Now, things are finally getting interesting.  I’ve noticed a lot of my favorite bloggers are thinking Big Mike or Casey are next. I have to agree with that. I’m thinking it will be a Crystal vs. Lee showdown.

Keep the comments coming! Don’t forget to sign up for the idol contest!

For next week? The remaining contestants will be mentored by Jamie Foxx with the theme of “Movie Tracks”.

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four guys, one girl left. The final five hit the stage tonight.

The show featured the songs of Frank Sinatra, with Harry Connick Jr. mentoring the contestants. Should be a good week, but some may not do well with this.

First up: Aaron: He sang “Fly me to the moon”. Once again, the vocals are decent, but sleepy. Some of the judges liked it, but no one was really impressed. This is his week to go home, I hope.

Casey: I was a little nervous before he started tonight. This is not his cup of tea. Yep, I should have been nervous. No guitar this week, he looked a little akward. The judges weren’t so impressed. I think you have to give him credit for trying something new and giving it his best.

Crystal: Let’s hope the momentum picks up. Last weeks performance was fairly lame. She sang “Summer Wind”. She stuck with the theme and a did a great job. The judges were not very impressed. Randy called it sleepy.  The rest of the judges thought it was a pretty decent performance. Simon said he expects more, I agree.

Big Mike: He sang “The way you look tonight”. He’s looking sharp! The song was too. By far, best performance of the night. The judges called it unbelievable. Ellen said he looks very comfortable on stage. I think it’s safe to say he will be here another week!

Lee: It may be hard to follow Bike Mike. We’ll find out. He sang “That’s life”. Wow! Great performance. He sounded great and really got into it! The judges loved it! Great way to end the show. I think he may be the front runner now.

Overall, decent night. The best performances were saved for last. Who is in trouble? Well probably Aaron and Casey (boo!).

What do you think?

Also, is everyone singing up for the Idol contest?

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The high-note singing, costume wearing, strange but interesting contestant sang her last song. Siobhan brought a unique personality to American idol. She was either loved or hated. Tonight, it doesn’t matter because she was voted off.

Before sending her off, Seacrest announced the other bottom two. Big Mike and Casey? Why wasn’t Aaron standing on the stage? This is not High School Musical, someone PLEASE make it stop!

Before the big announcement, the show was packed with celebrities. My favorite was Shakira’s performance. She actually performed the same song earlier today on Ellen. She proved she can still shake those famous hips with the best of them.

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Six contestants left on the stage. Six completely different artists. Hopefully, things will heat up!

By the way, Ryan let us know that last week’s Idol Gives Back raised over 45 million dollars. Go Idol!

Lee: The judges thought he did a good job of making it his own. Like Ellen said, all aboard the Shania Twain! Simon thought it was the absolute perfect choice. I loved it. He hit the right notes and made me interested throughout the entire song.

Big Mike: Loved the vocals tonight! He found his zone. I actually closed my eyes and listened to just his voice. Great! The judges loved the emotion and thought he got into it. Not getting the “wet” description from Simon.

Casey: Beautiful song for a beautiful boy! Judges were eating it up. Ellen said it’s his best performance to date. Kara said he showed off his weakness. Huh? Simon even admitted it’s his best performance.

Crystal: Well, Crystal did not knock my sox off. I thought the vocals were beautiful, but it was kind of sleepy. Kara said it well. She is always believable, even though it was not her strongest performance. Simon said it sounded like she was in a coffee shop. I’m sorry, but you don’t hear vocals like that at Starbucks.

Aaron: Blah, blah, blah. Why are people standing up and cheering? Why am I not impressed? The judges thought it was a decent performance. I thought it was pitchy until the very end. I did enjoy when he hit the high notes. Simon actually liked his performance. Overall, time to go home.

Siobhan: Randy and Ellen loved it. Kara said she’s back! Simon really, really liked the song. There was a debate over her ending. Simon said it sounds like she’s giving birth. Hilarious! It was out there, but it worked. You either hate that performance or you love it.

So, who is going home tomorrow night? Well, I was hoping Aaron. However, I have a feeling Siobhan is heading home. What do you think?

Also, don’t forget about our Idol Finale giveaway!

Here’s a sneak peak into this season’s tour! If you haven’t been to these before, you are missing out!

Here is the complete set of dates for the 2010 Tour:

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If you are a true Idol fan, you have been reading my blogs! To show my thanks, I am giving you a heads up about our new contest!

Starting Monday, we are starting something big! Fox28 is giving away a free trip to see the American Idol Finale! The trip includes tickets to American Idol, air fare, hotel, and even cash. I also get to go with you! NOT! I wish! That’s why I’m telling you first! I want one of my Idol followers to win!

Here is how it works. Watch Fox28 news at ten for the American Idol password. Log on to our Web site and submit your password.

This is HUGE! These are tickets to the actual finale in L.A.! Please don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Here’s the other cool part. Every week day we’re giving away a $200 Martin’s gift card. Even if you win a gift car, your name is still in the running.

Make sure to watch us so you can enter!!!

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