well i do have it all ready david anchilada will be the
next star for american idol.

Sorry, but silly statement..."But if David Archuleta and David Cook think they've got an easy road to next week's finale, they need a little history lesson".

Maybe you need a "history lesson"...Do you watch the show? Neither contestant comes across like they "think" they have an easy road to the finale... especially David Archuleta!

I think that of course Syesha Mercado can give them a run for their money, but she knows that she must pull out all the stops and be crisp to bring it home. Some stack the odds against her, but all of the top three need to work hard at doing their best. They all have small things to tweek....

It certainly does look like there will be a D-squared finale, but I'm not going to count Syesha out. She certainly feels like the Kimberly Locke to the Davids' Ruben and Clay, but we'll see. It's been a weird season.

Let's just put it this way...I am not looking forward to Wednesday. I'm crossing my fingers for a Syesha/Cook finale but I doubt very seriously that Archuleta's fans will let up on voting their arses off. This will be a very disappointing season if Archuleta wins in my opinion...

I'm all in for Syesha, she deserves final 2 along with David C. Lil david (and his dad) are up for a primetime fall.

Yeah, Sheriff -- I wonder what the fallout of Dadchuleta's rehearsal banning will have on the youngster.

Syesha can't be counted out. Remember what Ryan said last week. The Top 3 were within 1 million of each. Based on totals I would say there were all within 13 and 15 million votes each. That is too close for comfort. And, I believe Syesha was #1 the night Brooke left. You can find that controversy in the forums and blogs. But, I also believe a majority of Jason's votes are going to shift to the Davids.

Careerwise, it would be better for David Cook if he were NOT packaged as this year's American Idol. Indie rock is not fond of factory-marketed talent.

One wonders if this consideration might cause him to pull his punches.

David A. and Syesha, on the other hand, really really want the crown.

In my opinion, AI and David A. are a perfect match. On the third hand, it would be a dream come true for Syesha if she won, though not for the AI marketing machine, which won't know what to do with her.

Bring it on!

Let the chips (and the Davids) fall where they may!

I would hope that america can just get over the squeaky clean image or the rocker. I like her because i think she has a nice voice. If i had to choose i would much rather see david cook than the squeaky clean young man but it is unlikely. I will still be voting heavily tonight for her.

I never take anything for granted after having my favorite voted off early in the past (Chris Daughtry) I love David Archuleta this year and hope he makes it to the final two. It's too bad about all the fuss about his Dad because it is not about his Dad. David has loved singing all his life and has an amazing God given gift. He touches peoples hearts. He may not be articulate in interviews yet, because of his youth and shyness, but when he sings, he shares his heart and soul and he communicates. I think the kid is great and will be even better as he matures. He is idealistic still and I hope this is not crushed by some of the haters. He is humble and grateful and a breath of fresh air.

Thanks for the comments, all.

I'd agree that Syesha might be tougher to beat than lots of folks give her credit for -- and the fact that no bottom two was announced on the night Brooke left always struck me as odd. Perhaps "Idol" was setting us all up for a big second-to-last week bombshell?

I got so interested in the David/Dad saga that I wrote a post this afternoon on it. You can check it out here: http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/05/idol_chatter_all_the_worlds_a_stage_dad.php.

crabpaws: i think you got it right....little david and AI are made for each other. on the other hand, david cook, the superior talent might may be better off running 2nd or 3rd. in any case, david cook is going to be the biggest seller of music, win or not. possibly outselling daughtry (who i personally never cared for) because he is a more appealing man. syesha will do well no matter what happens.

I think all three are very gifted in their own ways and will do well for themselves. I do, however, believe David A. has the most musical talent. I wish people wouldn't hold his dad against him - you can't choose your relatives. I think it will be the David squared next week with Archie coming out on top. (I hope!) I just hope all three give great performances tonight of which they can be proud.

David Archie will get more votes than ever, the repercussion of all these rumors about his dad, which was not true, translates to more sympathy votes, since around the world, David A is so loved.

Idol is over now, anyway, at least from the standpoint of future success. To a degree, crabpaws is right. Unless your name is Clarkson or Underwood, winning Idol really only means that you won Idol. It sure as heck doesn't mean you're going to sell any records. D-Cook has all the indicators that he'll go triple platinum right along with Daughtry. But, go ahead and cheer on Archuleta. I'll bet you two Taylors and a Fantasia that you'll never hear him again after this season ends.

Simon Cowell is throwing David Cook an easy pitch tonight -- he's to sing Roberta Flack's "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Guess Cowell wants to mobilize Cook's fan base in a big way. He'll have a hard time getting out of this one.

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