Final Four Recap

Here's my two cents regarding last night's performances:

Elliott Yamin: Excellent job on both songs. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins the whole shebang. He's got that whole "Rudy" underdog thing going on plus he has a sweet set of pipes. I will not be horrified if he wins.

Chris Daughtry: HORRENDOUS. The producers so clearly want him in the finals that even Simon, whom I usually agree with, gave him two -- count 'em, two -- free passes.

Simon, if I may turn the tables on you for a sec, that was positively dreadful! Chris absolutely massacred "A Little Less Conversation" and "Suspicious Minds" was mind-numbingly boring.

He sucks. Vote him off. NOW.

Taylor Hicks: As expected, Taylor tarded his way through "Jailhouse Rock." No shocker there. He did redeem himself with "In the Ghetto." He was solid and I cannot for the life of me take issue with his rendition.

You foiled me this round, Hicks, but still... sleep with one twitchy eye open.

Katharine McPhee: Having read Jess's post about the song selection prior to last night's show, I had a bad feeling about KMcPhee's chances. Not good song selections AT ALL. "Can't Help Falling in Love" was far too predictable a choice. I thought she might attempt "Heartbreak Hotel" so that she could work her sultry, bluesy side but, instead, she opted for cheese and to not challenge herself. Tsk tsk.

Oh and did I completely miss the "All Shook Up" portion of her "Hound Dog/All Shook Up" medley? Or did Katharine just stick to singing 'bout the dog? I don't recall any sort of shaking up goin' on. But then again, I'm often so transfixed by her deep, dark eyes, those lovely cheek bones and that stunning smile that I'm often rendered hard of hearing. Enlighten me, bitte.

Bottom Two: KMcPhee and Daughtry
Going Home: I'm afraid my beloved KMcPhee's "Bad Day" may have come. Her journey will be recapped in slow-mo before my tear-filled eyes. DialIdol.com is predicting Daughtry's demise but I have a feeling that girlfriend is packing up her frumpy frocks and going home tonight. No matter. I will see you in A.C., my lovely.