America = racist? (It's not libel if you ask it as a question)

Well, could it really be coincidence that, like Jorge a few seasons ago, Karen, the lone Hispanic contestant in the Final 12 was voted off. What's that you say? It was a lack of talent that doomed them? Well, that's certainly a convenient excuse.

The net net here is of course that Shelby has set a new infamous record in the history of our game for selecting two contestants that failed to earn any points. Karen's loss also basically eliminated Kelly and Matt from contention.

And Nicole, Andrew and Nate may not be far behind in derailed entries as Haley has been in the bottom two for two straight weeks. Something I learned this week: Only the top 10 make the tour, so whoever goes home this week loses out on a six-figure paycheck.

Enjoy the Idol!
Nate