Someone is bye bye

Wow last night had a lot going on right? To re-cap, I definitely want Lauren, Casey and James to stay. I got some more insight into Jacob's botched performance from EW -- read below:

The mystery of Jacob’s botched cue: On TV, it looked like Jacob was perhaps overcome with emotion at the outset of “Dance with My Father”; but, for what it’s worth, it was clear to everyone in the studio that something had gone seriously wrong musically. As Jacob began singing, the strings section situated behind Jacob began plunking to a drum beat at odds with the song; mere seconds later, the strings and pretty much the whole band stopped playing at all, save for a piano emphatically delivering the song’s melody line. Finally, for a brief second, Jacob stopped singing and shot a quick glance at band director Ray Chew — as if to say “what the heck is going on?” — and the air kinda left the room. But Jacob soldiered on, and when he hit the chorus, the audience spontaneously began applauding him, pretty much willing him to make it through.

Therefore, I also want Jacob to stay another week. And I like Haley, so as always, I am fine with Stefano leaving. Scotty gets one more shot in my book. Last shot.

So night opens with the JLo / STy Fashion Showdown. Look JLo: Black sequin mini dress. Look STy: Black leather pants, black long sleeve shirt. Winner: STy looked slick and Randy definitely did not win with his American flag t-shirt.

Lauren, Haley, Jacob and Stefano sing Train's Hey Soul Sister. Fun, easy performance.

Casey, Scotty and James get to perform Coldplay's Viva La Vida. They loved the cheesy hand movements. Was it just me or was this Scotty's best performance? Him not overdoing the accent was excellent. It was good but also so funny.

So now, results. Casey stands. He is a lot skinnier than his large head makes him appear. Jacob stands. Loved Ryan making sure everyone knew Jacob's situation last night. Casey is safe and Jacob is in the bottom 3. Not surprised but I do hope it isn't because of the botch but because of the old feeling song choice.

David Cook takes the stage wit ha brand new song entitled "The Last Goodbye." This song could grow on me. I liked his first album, so let's see. He is still the most poised, best personality contestant the show has had.

Cute video of the gang going to a baseball game, bowling and spa. Cute bit.

Lauren, James and Stefano head to the center. Stefano is in the bottom 3 again. Lauren and James are safe. So my wishes so far have come true.

Scotty and Haley to the center. Wow the audience went nuts over Haley. Ryan fakes out like Scotty was in the bottom 3. Haley is in he bottom 3 but then Ryan send her right back to safety. Wow, Stefano and Jacob. Stefano has been here almost every week, right?

Katy Perry performance of ET. Nice hologram appearance of Kanye. She sang well. Crazy dance / light show. Boring song. Oh wait, Kanye was really there! I guess he was invited so it was good they let him in.

Ryan goes to Jennifer for her thoughts. She loved Jacobs moments and remarked on Stefano the wild card still being in it. Forgot he was the wild card. Steven reminds them how many people have gotten to see them perform. It is finally Stefano's time to go.

Ryan reminded us of his life threatening accident that we learned of in the auditions. Umm I totally forgot that too. I will give him props for trying hard. He was not complacent. Nice ending performance by Stefano of Stevie Wonder's Lately. He went out like a pro. James was crying a lot.

Next week is songs of Caroel King -- really? YIKES. Way to kill the modern streak.

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