Posted by  Susan Moon, Tampa on 05/11  at  03:27 PM

Chris truly had the best chance of a successful career of anybody remaining. Taylor will likely win now but unfortunately, he will not go anywhere after that.
Chris will get a deal regardless because of his talent and singing ability. It was a shock and makes one question if this show is rigged!

Susan
Tampa

Posted by  Eileen Coderre, Riverview,Fl on 05/11  at  03:14 PM

I cried last night along with my kids when Chris got booted. We all were in a state of shock. I would like to see thier statistics on the votes we kept voting for Chris all night long.I could not tell you the exact number of votes. We have two phone lines. Irregardless it is all a sham and Katherine is a great actress and pulled it off.  I will buy any recording Chris puts out but never ever Katherine’s. This reminds me way too much of Clay & Rueben & Fantasia & Diana. American Idol should be ashamed for letting Chris go as well as Katherine. Yes her voice may be good but Chris was the only one who never gave up & always gave his best. Good luck & God Bless Chris and you Rock On See you in Tampa in August

Posted by  Esther Rivera, Holiday on 05/11  at  03:14 PM

I’ve been wanting Katherine to leave for the longest time.  She’s been in the bottom 3-2 for the last few weeks, she’s been screwing up the songs and she does not perform well under pressure. what kind of crap was that last week singing on her knees?  GIRL GIVE IT UP!!!! I was hoping she was the one leaving.  Don’t get to cocky Katherine, you will be leaving next week.  GO TAYLOR!!!

Posted by  STACEE KIVISTO, TAMPA on 05/11  at  02:57 PM

I was totally shocked.  I really thought Katherine was out.  While Chris is not my favorite I do not think he deserved to go last night.  However, at this point in the competition anything is possible.  It will be down to Elliot and Taylor!  Good luck to both, I’d be happy seeing either of them win.  Gotta love the show!

Posted by  Michele Vickers, Riverview on 05/11  at  02:52 PM

My husband and I were so disappointed and quite frankly, shocked, that Chris was voted off!  We’ve tried on several occasions to place our votes, but have never been able to get through.

I too would love to see the numbers.  It would be nice if the public were able to place their votes using their computers, as well as the phone lines.

I’m also disappointed to read other comments on this website from people who simply have no class.

If you DON’T watch the show, or would rather watch football, than what were you doing reading this article or these comments? 

So please.... keep your irrelevant and rude opinions to yourself.

Posted by  Joe House, Tampa on 05/11  at  02:17 PM

Next week when you watch the show, close your eyes while Taylor is singing.  This way you can get an idea of how he would sound on the radio.  Just listening to him and not getting caught up in his goofyness and I guarantee that you would never buy his record.  He should have been voted off.

Posted by  cyndi harvey, tampa on 05/11  at  01:56 PM

I am in shock!!  I love listening to Chris sing....... I will be buying his music, and so will my 13 yr old.  I believe it was a fix, everyone wanted chris to win, and american idol wanted a “twist”.  Now that was dumb, no one wants to watch anymore

Posted by  B Nader, Tampa, Florida on 05/11  at  01:27 PM

Okay Okay, I have to admit that I was caught up in the American Idol show for a few years. But after the voting last night, I don’t think I want to watch it again. I need to decompress after a hard day at work, so good clean fun tv is great. I always questioned the voting, and after the results from the show last night, I have no doubt; the show is fixed. Too many people are upset, and too many people tried calling and could not get through to cast their vote for Chris. As for the people that don’t watch the show, but felt they had to post a negative comment about those of us that do watch the show, change the channel, and shut your pie holes!

Posted by  MARSHA DANIELS, RUSKIN on 05/11  at  12:56 PM

WHO CARES? ITS A TV SHOW NOTHING MORE AND EVERYONE IS UP IN ARMS OVER SOMETHING AS STUPID AS THIS?!!!!!I for one have never watched nor will I ever watch something as stupid as this show.There are far better things to do with your time then to cry over a show.

Posted by  LISA DAVIS, plant city fla. on 05/11  at  12:35 PM

I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT.THIS SHOW SUCKS.AND I WILL NOT WATCH THE REST OF THE SEASON.IT IS A FAKE.CHRIS IS BETTER THEN ANYONE ON THE SHOW.AND HE WILL BE BIGGER THEN ANY OF THEM.

Posted by  Kendra Inzana, ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA on 05/11  at  12:21 PM

I am still in shock about the vote off last night!! Chris since day 1 has been the best singer. Katherine should of been voted off. She playes it safe with her slow songs and after watching her butcher elvis’s songs I definatly thought she was the one to go. Well atleast chris can go and sign with a record label on his own, just like Bo did last year. I agree that Chris is the best singer since kelly clarkson. And I wish him the best he will be a star

Posted by  Mike Loving, Tampa on 05/11  at  12:10 PM

Thank about it..Ryan Seacrest says America voted! Where’s the vote count. I want to see it. Have you ever wondered why they didn’t post the votes anywhere? Hmmmm, maybe it is fix thank about it!

Posted by  Nancy Parrish, Ruskin on 05/11  at  12:07 PM

I enjoy watching American Idol, though at times it disappoints.  But isn’t that life...sometimes it’s great and sometimes it stinks but overall it is sweet… to be alive, to be an American and to have differences of opinion.  Kelly was a breath of fresh air, Chris a great rocker,Taylor very talented but what makes him so great is the love he puts into what he does.  Wouldn’t we all love to love doing something as much as he does?  I say they all win no matter. And by the way, Charles P. “American Idiots”?  I would be more inclined to think that phrase applies to people who watch some of the other “garbage” on TV. At least American Idol is for the most part good, clean fun.  Can’t say that about much of anything else on the TV.

Posted by  Nancy Cobian, tampa on 05/11  at  11:51 AM

I think the whole thing is a lot of crap.  There are real issues out there, and everyone is worried about American Idol.  I agree with Jeffrey, who gives a rat’s ass?  Bring on football.

Posted by  Karrie Ann, Tampa on 05/11  at  11:42 AM

I really feel the voting is rigged.  AI must have a way to turn on/off the lines as needed to sway the vote their way.  It’s not “America voted...”, it’s “The producers decided...”.  The radio, TV, blogs and message boards are all talking about how they were not able to get through on the lines.  I normally hit redial for two hours and get through a hundred times but Tuesday nite, I was only able to vote 7 times in two hours.  AI should be investigated to determine if they are using fraudulent and deceptive practices.

Posted by  DENNIS HALL, SARASOTA ; FLORIDA on 05/11  at  11:37 AM

WHAT A CROCK ; SHOULD HAVE BEEN KATHERINE , DEFINITLY NOT CHRIS—HE ROCKS & LATELY SHE SUCKS ; BUT LOOKS GREAT & SHOULD NOT BE KEPT THERE BECAUSE SHES FEMALE & LOOKS GOOD

Posted by  Terri Davis, Parrish on 05/11  at  11:35 AM

Shocked! Chris has been the best by far this season. I will buy his CD when it comes out. Let’s hope that American Idol has not become just a popularity contest for the cutest contestant.  Kat can sing, but she has no personality or “STAR” quality and she has been truly boring to watch the last several weeks. Hopefully Taylor and Elliot will be the final two.

Posted by  Charles Perkins, Tampa, FL on 05/11  at  11:35 AM

People that watch American Idol should be called “American Idiots”.  The contest is fixed.  I called at least 100 times the other night to vote for my boy Chris.  He’s the only contestant since Kelly Clarkson that had talent.  All these other wanna be Idols and past contestants are nothing more then “American Fakers”.  They don’t have the talent like Chris and Kelly. 

Join me in protesting this fake contest by boycotting and not watching American Idol.  We must end this now by getting this garbage off the air.

Chris ROCK ON!!!

Posted by  Iris Evans, Land o' Lakes on 05/11  at  11:13 AM

Oops!  I goofed with Emmett, when I meant Elliott.  He & Katherine are really my favorites, so I actually hope one of them makes it through as ‘the Idol’.  I voted for both.

Posted by  Lynne Johnson, Tampa, Florida on 05/11  at  11:05 AM

I wa totally shocked.  Chris has the best personality, Taylor/Elliot are my socond choices, the girl should go....Chris can sing all types of songs to me and nevr quivers on the delivery.

Posted by  Iris Evans, Land o' Lakes on 05/11  at  11:03 AM

My husband & I were a little surprised, but only because the judges seemed to prefer Chris’ style.  He definitely got less ‘good performances’ the last couple of weeks.  We also felt he has gotten a little smug about himself, and that doesn’t help his popularity image.  Cat, Emmett, and Taylor are all great performers and truly appeal to the public.  It will be really hard to choose the final ‘Idol’.  We will be glued to the set the last couple weeks.

Posted by  jeffrey kaplan, tampa fl on 05/11  at  10:59 AM

how give a rats ass bring on football baby

Posted by  vickie loner, northport on 05/11  at  10:45 AM

this is a shame .she is not the best far from it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by  Vicki Lamm, Land O Lakes on 05/11  at  10:45 AM

I was absolutely floored!  Elliott sings well, but lacks charisma, Kat, while talented, royally screwed up her performance.  Unless there is a change in the way the voting takes place (i.e., you’re only allowed one vote per phone number), I will not be watching the popularity contest next year.  I, too had picked Chris as this year’s winner.

Posted by  Denise King, Tampa FL on 05/11  at  10:41 AM

I was surprised that Chris was voted off.  Even though he does sing more rock versions, he had a good voice.  The other three have good voices, but I think Elliott has the best voice of the three.  He might not be a looker, but there are plenty of other musicians out there that aren’t the best looking.  I don’t think there has been a time that Elliott hasn’t performed a song that wasn’t good.