Did you like Tatiana?

That is true. We have definitely seen some unique personalities this season - Tatiana was only one! I wonder if she will go back and watch the episodes and go...oh, man. Was that really me?!?! or if she would be proud of what she did? Hmmmm. I think we will see some of those that didn't make it eventually, many of them were actually really good and I think someone will give them a label, it will just take a lot of work.

LOL! Yep, she's unique all right. So was Nathaniel and Nick, but the judges didn't bring them back. I actually could have dealt with Nathaniel, he can dial down some but Tatiana seems unable to. I agree that AI is not just about 'good voices', it's a package along with the good voice. Presentation, stage presence, confidence, how much they want it. When someone isn't 110% there, viewers and judges can tell. I'm not sure what bothers me more, a solid excellent performer who lacks confidence and downplays their talent or someone who doesn't have chops but thinks they are king or queen of the world... Also AI is a live show. These contestants are not the same as the average recruited musician who goes into a studio right away to produce an album. They are entertainers first, live singers first, and it takes a lot more to do a good show live consistently than it does to go produce albums in a studio. This is one reason why I don't tend to be an 'artist' fan, rather I am a 'song' fan, I like and listen to individual pieces in general instead of saying I follow an artist or band most of the time. I have a couple exceptions when I know they sound good live and continue to sound good live and produce great albums too. An example from AI itself - Carrie Underwood. She is such a good live performer. I don't hear her live and groan because it sounds completely different than what I hear on the radio, and THAT my friends is an earmark of a talented performer.

What was with that anyway? I thought the judges really frowned on repeating the same song for another performance. I did like Anoop's performance but if it's such a bad decision to repeat I wonder why they don't tell contestants they can't do it. Unless they bring the house down, it seems to show a lack of creativity and inability to stretch.

I caught the last 30 minutes of it, but what really surprised me is that she chose to sing a song for the third time. We all know the judges don't like that! I am just glad that she is done.

Between her and Norman this was a strange season just to begin with! Then toss in all the drama at hollywood week with the girl who wouldn't get out of bed, Tatiana switching groups, Nathaniel freaking out.... yeah. Interesting.

I agree completely - I don't really care for Megan's voice but I like her personality much more! I think a soap opera star would be perfect for her over-the-top personality...no problem with bringing on the tears!

I agree with you and Paula - be an actress! I figured they brought her in to the wildcard because of her voice but now that I see so many people that don't like her - I wonder why they did. There were others that had good voices with good personalities that didn't get that second chance...that's not fair.

There is nothing 'constructive' about pure nastiness - phrasing criticism in a way meant to be blunt and rude and as appalling as possible on live tv in front of millions of viewers. Constructive would be telling the truth in a NICE manner, while giving some options that would fit the person better. Randy is generally constructive. Kara seems to be generally constructive. Paula is so-so. Simon doesn't know the meaning of the word. I fear he confuses constructive with destructive. Different word Simon, different word.