Wow what a night. First off, congratulations to both Taylor and Katherine. I have to admit for someone who likes the talent on AI, but not AI in particular, I thought last nights show was pretty darn entertaining. It was fun seeing all the finalist again (especially Bucky squish). Although I could have done without the tribute to Simon's moobs. I had to bleach my eyeballs.

I think the biggest surprise of the evening was Clay Aiken. Yeah, the fans knew he was going to be there but we had NO idea what was going to happen. There were so many rumors flying around. The anticipation and extrapolation was hilarious.

Was he singing? Was he presenting an award? Was it to be a duet with Carrie Underwood? Would he sing something from his upcoming album? Would we get a drop date?

When I saw Michael Sandecki hit the stage, I knew Clay was coming up. Not knowing what to expect (this is AI, after all), I braced myself. Sandecki, while being presented with an award for an impersonation of a former idol, began to sing Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me. Badly. Then it happens. The backdrop opens and out walks.......Wait, who is that? Zoom in DAMMIT!! What? OMG! Oh My Freakin' God. That's Clay Aiken! I think when the initial shock wore off, I was smitten. Oh, yes, very smitten. The boy can really morph. I thought he was hawt before but last night he turned into one big bucket of YUM! And that voice. Beautiful. Soaring. I am so hungry for his sophomore effort. I think we are in for a surprise. I am beginning to really like surprises.

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My take on American Idol-I do love that show!!

What a great show last night. It was great to see Mandisa. I think that she is a real beauty. She has designer skin with that complexion and boy can she sing. She leaves me spellbound. It was nice to see Taylor win, that man has soul. He will be a rock star Katherine I believe has the best voice in American Idol history plus she is hot. Lisa is one bronze sexy diva. It is hard to believe that she is only 17, she performs way beyond her years. My wife thinks that I am neurotic for my passion to Idol. How about Kelli P., I'll never forget when Simon called her a minx and she did not know what it was. I bet it was wild to see her at first in California, about the only thing going for her was a tan. However she is quite sinful with her denim & diamonds look, quite ravishing. I think that Paris with that winey voice is a bi-polar drama queen, not the goddess that Randy thinks she is. It was really good to see Taylor win. He did not let intimidation get in the way of his heart's desire. He let his sheer wisdom push his dream on and his free spirit guide him. It was nice to see the revival of little Kevin. If Chicken Little is famous then Kevin is Almost Famous. He looks like an Angel with a halo, the only thing missing is the ray of light. Back to Katharine she really did build up to the climax this season. She is such a bombshell. Of course I am jaded by the awesome voice. I would worship the ground she walks on. Fox promised to tantalize us and they did it. Great year guys and gals.