it's all about melinda doolittle and lakisha jones. . maybe blake lewis or chris richardson can take it but my vote is for the girls.

Frankly, again another American Icon bites the dust. American Idol was supposed to be an amateur contest. Now you have contestants that are "back up singers" with a vocal coach and a fashion coach rather than a Mom and Dad and Karaoke machine. The girls with the Karaoke machines are getting so dissed by the judges that you can almost feel the commercialism, the dollar signs swimming in their heads. I'll even bet that Melinda, who is an awesome singer, probably rode to the first audition in a limo. I'm not interested in watching professionals compete against teenagers. You have to wonder why they even let Haley and Antonella in the top 24 if they were so bad. Certainly, there must have been some other professionals among the thousands that were real singers. I smell something here. I really wish they would do away with these obnoxious judges and really let America decide.

I really hated to see Sundance get voted off. He was one of my favorites. I do not see how Sanjaya stays on there. He can't sing very well and those expressions are hideous.

This is a singing competition. And it's unfortunate that at this stage of the game, you have such weak singers. I remember seeing at least 5 boys that would have blown each of the current boy contestants out the water. The boys are the pits. And the one's that have potential aren't singing like it. So the million dollar question is: "How did these poor singers get through". As for the girls, there is the ability to hold a tune and then there is just talent. The history of American Idol tells us that they incredibly talented don't always make it through. Antonella can not hold a candle to the talent that we see on the stage. I don't think she should be voted through b/c she looks good. If she's so attractive, go to America's Next Top Model. But singing is not her talent. How did she get through again? Talent is color-less. So what's the comment, "Let's make this an even playing field" supposed to mean???? What they should implement is a way for the judges to have "veto" power. Unless the producers of American Idol step in make a change, let's see what talented individual gets kicked off tonight.

Oh yeah, one more thing, regarding Antonella's sex appeal: in addition to being uncommonly pretty, Antonella has indicated that her personality might be as unattractive as she is physically attractive. (Remember her "oh well" reaction when her best friend got eliminated in week 1?) She's got typical stuck up pretty girl attitude, and if she hopes to last, she's got to curb that and smile, because the only reason she'll last is her voting base, and she will rapidly alienate them if she reveals her inner "beauty."

If I were Antonella looking at these comments, I'd be quite pleased to see my followers (positive and/or negative comments)!
I'm not a fan of hers, haven't voted for her yet. - can't really dislike her, as we haven't met. The only thing we have in common is our gender.
But I know this . . . it appears, from these comments, jealousy runs rampant.
In my opinion she is unequivocally beautiful, in a younger, Cindy Crawfordish way, and I'm certain she will not win the competition.
Nevertheless, she has a great future!
- and yes, sex does sell, but so does stupidity.

It has to be 6 boys and 6 girls, and here's why. Suppose that some viewers only tune in on one night and thus only votes on one night. Considering how much better the women are than the men, I don't think that's far fetched. I'd bet that in total, the women have more votes than the men, just because there probably were more voters watching that night. Because of the larger pool of voters, comparing Antonella's total to Phil's (for example) isn't exactly a sound comparison. It wouldn't be scientific. Of course, the producers can do whatever they want. I just know that if we simply knock off 4 guys,they will probably have solid grounds to make an appeal and that's not something the producers want to deal with. I figure it's going to be 6 and 6 for next week. (Incidentally, I'd actually prefer if 3 or 4 guys took a walk. Haley and Sabrina aren't doing well in the polls, and I'd really like to watch them stick around longer.)

I don't understand why everyone likes Antonella. She's a hoe and cannot sing. She's really bad.

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Actually, I am a record producer and have several acts to my credit over the past 20 years which include the likes of Creed, Evanscene, Martina Mcbride, Pearl Jam and a host of others. So, like Simon, I know what the hell I am talking about! Go vote for whatever loser you want to.... I am not saying Antonella stands a chance at the final 4 but she will likele get a record deal if she can get close. She deserves a shot as she is already someone people remember. The other contestants just blend into the woodwork... Are you getting any smarter yet?

Antonella didn't get kicked off you morons! Grow up! This is America we are talking about here! SEX SELLS!

Again, please vote to balance the ladies out! Antonella has got the look, the attitude and a decent voice that can be trained to be a great performer! Hasn't anyone here ever heard of that freak singer...what was her name....oh yeah now I remember ..Britany Spears! She can't sing worth a shit according to those close to her but boy does she have the package just like Antonella does

GET IT, GOT IT, GOOD!

Contestant: Jordin Sparks
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5701

Contestant: Sabrina Sloan
Song Choice:
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Contestant: Antonella Barba
Song Choice:
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Contestant: Haley Scarnato
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5704

Contestant: Stephanie Edwards
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5705

Contestant: Lakisha Jones
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5706

Contestant: Gina Glocksen
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5707

Contestant: Melinda Doolittle
Song Choice:
Voting Number: 1 866 436 5708

man--antonella is so out of her league! like sanjaya, she should just ASK to be eliminated. at this point, it's embarassing.
so what's the big announcement tomorrow? not 6 and 6--that they'll include more girls than guys, or the top 12 vote getters? i heard that floating around.

Is it true Antonella Barba got kicked off the show? I just heard a blurb on Fox News as I passed my work's breakroom. Something about her "baring too much."

Just curious if anybody else heard that.