Final 4

Have to say that I think we have finally gotten rid of the riff-raff on AI and are down to the final 4 who I think could probably each take it. Except I will have to say I HOPE that Haley doesn't take it. Sorry, but I still cannot wrap my head around that girl. Last night I'm glad that they gave her a "talking too" with her first Michael Jackson song. And could you believe her back talk?? Wow! Why back talk when you know you are coming on a show to get critiqued. I also think that's probably the first time this season they were really harsh on someone. The song sounded terrible and she was just yelling through the whole thing! And the growl...oh goodness the growl! Will actually said to me "what's wrong with her voice". Out of the mouths of babes... I also found it a bit ironic that she was singing about the world and it's inhabitants and then chose to wear leather pants. I'm not personally againts leather but why wear leather pants when singing about your granola inspirational song. Just sayin'... Her second song was good but really she is so hard to figure out what kind of singer she wants to be. I think the judges want her to be a rock singer. I think SHE wants to be a jazz singer with some rocker growling. Either way I'm not likin it. I hope she gets the boot!

James Durbin did a great job on both songs. You have got to love Journey and even the Love Potion song turned out. I was seriuosly scared when he was practicing the Love Potion song but when he sang it he rocked it out. I think he was even scared of Lady Gaga and that to me gets him high up in my book. Although I have to say I thought she gave some good advice to the singers with the exception of Scotty who I think she scared to death. I'm not sure he had that level of maturation program yet. Did she forget he is like 16?? Yikes!

Speaking of Scotty I think he did a great job on his first song. I loved it! And I always love when he has a guitar in his hands so he doesn't bother me with his stupid moves. As for the second song...what was that?? I REALLY REALLY hate when Scotty thinks he is being "funny" but really he is just looking like an idiot. Almost looking like he is making fun of himself. Really they need to get him some type of movement coaching if he wins or is going to win.

Overall I thought Lauren stole the night. When she is singing well she is SOOO good! I felt like she finally got her confidence back this week. She has been a bit self defeating in the past. But last night she sang both songs really well and even got some sass! Here's to hoping that the final 2 are Lauren and James. That would be awesome!