And we have a perfect final three. I’d be happy if any of them won, though I’m still pulling for Jordin. Much better than last year, when I loved Kat, liked Elliot, and hated Taylor. Yeah, that didn’t work out. Ooh, three songs a piece. Last year the producer-guy did a horrible job picking songs. But the judges did a good job, so we’ll see how they do.

Jordin Sparks
song: Wishing on a Star by Rose Royce

Don’t know that I know this song, but Jordin seemed happy about it. She certainly seems comfortable with it. A good vocal performance, but not hugely exciting to me. Still, nicely done. Heh…she looked happy when she heard what she was singing even though she’d never heard of it? Interesting.

Blake Lewis
song: Roxanne by The Police

Ooh, this song was in Moulin Rogue. Yeah, that’s the only version I’ve heard. I’m not sure if I liked Blake’s vocal or not. It was a little shouty in the upper ranges. But yeah, the performance wasn’t bad. Simon’s right, though. Good but not great.

Melinda Doolittle
song: I Believe in You and Me by Whitney Houston

Did Melinda just call Randy Jackson “Randy Johnson”? I think she did… He can’t even avoid name-dropping IN MEMOS. But this is an awesome performance. Melinda just pulled into the lead for the night. Perfection. She is far too good to be here, I’m sorry.

Jordin Sparks

Favorite song: Mmmbop by Hanson. O-kay. I liked that performance, though. It was fun. I’m all about the fun, you know? Hee. She seems extraordinarily comfortable for being the semi-finals. I like that. Is Simon on something tonight? He’s been drinking out of Paula’s cup, hasn’t he?

Blake Lewis
song: This Love by Maroon 5

Nice choice for Blake, I think. Very contemporary. Not a song I particularly like, though. Let’s see if Randy rips on him for beatboxing. He could beatbox all the time for all I care. It’s hot, dude. Yeah, that was definitely his style.

Melinda Doolittle
song: Nutbush City Limits by Ike and Tina Turner?

Okay, not a fan of the song. At all. The lyrics don’t make sense, and the instrumentation is really annoying. She sang it well, as always, but I think I gotta make this round a tie between Jordin and Blake. Maybe a slight edge to Blake.

Jordin Sparks
song: I Who Have Nothing

This was an awesome performance the first time she did it. The first moment I thought she could really win. Hopefully it puts her in the finale! Oh, yes. I’m getting goosebumps at that high note. That’s a good sign. Bring it home, sweetheart. We’ll see how the others do, but that was great. Shut up Simon. Don’t listen to him, Jordin.

Blake Lewis
song: When I Get You Alone

Another great song choice for Blake. When he’s not constrained by stupid disco themes, he knows exactly how to pick songs for himself. Again, totally, totally hot! Ooh, now we have a tie for this round, too.

Melinda Doolittle
song: I’m a Woman

I was hoping she’d do one of the standards! A little Peggy Lee is never out of line. That’s all I’m saying. Although I think her first performance of it was a little better, though of course, this was also very good. I gotta go again with a tie between Jordin and Blake.

Best Performances – Jordin’s last one, Blake’s last two, Melinda’s first one.
Who’s in the finale? – I have no idea, and I don’t even care that much. I’d like to see Blake in the final just because he brings a very different vibe than Melinda and Jordin, and that makes for better television. But both Jordin and Melinda also deserve to be there. Melinda’s been the most consistent, but I still hold that she’s already too professional for the show. What do y’all think?