We have reached that stage in the competition where the fight for the American Idol crown is between only two people – Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. This will be their final chance to impress the judges and America. One will walk away as the winner and for the other it would be so near yet so far! So who will be the winner? Well Phillip Phillips was never in the bottom two but Jessica Sanchez has been there in the sixth week when she was saved by the judges. Does this indicate who might win? Probably not.

Tonight is the biggest night of the season and probably the biggest night of their lives for Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips. 7000 screaming fans are in the audience rooting for their respective idol contestant.

First to go on stage was Jessica. She started with Whitney Houston’s, “I Got Nothing.” While for the first round Phillip Phillips sang Ben E. King’s, “Stand by Me.” The judges were split in their opinion as seen by their comments. Jennifer thought that it is a battle of the opposites and America has a tough job choosing one over the other. Randy was very clear in his mind that round one belonged to Jessica. Steven didn’t get a chance to say anything.

In the second round Jessica performed, “The Prayer” by Celine Dion while Phillip Phillips sang,“ Movin’ Out” by Billy Joel. This time Steven did get a chance to speak and he commented that Jessica Sanchez took the second round too. Randy was neutral and for him both the contestants were even in that round. Jennifer felt that Phillip Phillips was better in the second round.

For round three, the final round of the show and the competition both contestants had one last chance to impress the judges and America. They had to sing one of their own singles. Jessica performed “Change Nothing.” Randy did not sound particularly impressed with Jessica Sanchez although he did say that she has a Beyonce swag but the song was just OK for him. Jennifer was surprised that Jessica’s first single was pop but she predicted that Jessica will go on to make many records. Steven was more forthright in his comments and said that how good a singer Jessica is but the song was not proper for her.

For the final performance of the season Phillip Phillips performed “Home.”  Randy was the most generous amongst the three when he said that he loved the song, he loved Phillip, the song was perfect and Phillip Phillips is a true genius. Jennifer paid her compliments when she said that the song was so typical of Phillip and his style is so unique that nothing on the radio sounds like it. Steven simply said that Phillip’s rendition was perfect and that Phillip Phillips was the man.

With the conclusion of the third round the performances for this season finally came to an end. It has been an exciting journey for the viewers as well as the contestants and in less than 24 hours the new American Idol winner would be unveiled.

Phillip Phillips has been crowned the winner of American Idol Season 11 upsetting judge’s favorite Jessica Sanchez in the grand finale. But the heartthrob from Leesburg, Georgia was never the top contender for the title. Due to some reason the judges were overawed by Jessica and they had even said to her that she will win the final. Basically she was given a lifeline by the judges in the competition when she was voted out in the sixth week but the judges gave her a lifeline. Although her voice is truly great she does not have great stage presence to match it. Neither can she sing anything else apart from the ballads. A record 132 million votes were received but oddly Ryan Seacrest who likes to deal in percentages when the result is close did not mention them which makes one think that Phillip Phillips scored a landslide victory over Jessica.

On the entertainment front, the guest performances by Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez were pretty lackluster especially when Jennifer simply lip synch for the entire duration. There was no lack of emotions though on the stage when Ace Young a season five contestant who finished seventh proposed to Diana DeGarmo, the runner up from the third season.

Joshua Ledet was also amongst the performers and after his performance, it made everyone wonder why he was not there in the final battling out with Phillip Phillips for the title.

Another performance was a dedication to Bee Gee Robin Gibb who passed away last week. The singers weren’t able to do justice to the song and the performance fell flat embarrassing everyone.

A positive from the night was definitely Skylar Laine performing with The gracious Reba McEntire. The final duet presentation had Jessica and Phillip Phillips singing “Up Where We Belong” which brought the curtains down on one of the most successful American Idol seasons.

For Phillip Phillips it was a question of overcoming physical pain and meeting expectations of millions of fans. His kidney stone problem had worsened during the competition and at one stage the problem threatened to abort his stay in the competition. Jessica Sanchez was truly Destiny’s child as she was voted out in the sixth week of the competition but thanks to the judges’ graciousness she was able to make a comeback in the competition and how! Twice she found herself in the bottom two but every time she was down she came back with a strong performance which put her back in contention. Often compared to singing divas like Whitney Houston and Beyonce for the range she can reach, Jessica Sanchez was also criticized for sticking to just one style of singing and not experimenting enough.

Oddly the one person who many felt was the most talented amongst all the contestants this season; Joshua Ledet was eliminated in the final 3 stages which made Phillip Phillips’s path clear. Joshua’s elimination would be debated for a long time to come. Till then Phillip Phillips would savor the moment and realize how it feels to be an American Idol winner.

What a night it was. At the end of the show there were only two contestants standing in the center of the stage. American idol season 11 has reached a stage where it is a battle between the two best singers remaining in the competition. American Idol Season 11 Episode 36 delivered what it promised. It was a night filled with excitement and nervousness for the audience and joy and disappointment for the contestants. One contestant from the final three walked away being eliminated from the competition. After 35 episodes staying in the competition, the time had come for one of the top three to bid goodbye. The results were based on the previous night’s performances. And if the performances were any indication, all three had an equal chance of going through to the finals. But the nature of the competition is such that one had to leave the fray at this stage.

For the last time all three contestants got an opportunity to sing together on stage and they didn’t disappoint. The finalists started with one of the Beatle’s songs, “Got To Get You in My Life.” After the song, Ryan asked how they were feeling. Jessica admitted she was excited, Phillip Phillips thought it was a blessing and Joshua confessed he was nervous.

On the guest performance front there were two celebrity performers, ‘Rock Royalty,’ Lisa Marie Presley and American Idol’s season 8 runner up Adam Lambert.

First up the judges called Joshua to the center of the stage. Jimmy remarked that Joshua had a good night last night but not a great night. The judges were kind to give Joshua an 8 for the first song. He definitely did not deserve a standing ovation because he had set pretty high standards for himself throughout the competition. Ryan remarked that something was missing from Joshua’s performances however no results declared yet.

Next Ryan played a video where the top 4 idol contestants visited “Ice Age-Continental Drift” recording studio and tried to record “Ice Age.”

After Joshua’s renditions, Lisa performed her newest single, “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” which reminded the audience of her famous father.

Jessica Sanchez is called next onto the stage. Jimmy remarked that Jessica’s song last night, My All” did not make a huge impression on the judges however her second song brought her back in contention when everything got going for her and her final rendition was clearly the best of the lot when she reminded the audience of a young Michael Jackson.

Adam Lambert was the second guest performer of the night and he didn’t disappoint his loyal fans. His song, “Never Close Our Eyes,” was catchy and set the mood for the final contestant’s performances.

For the last contestant Phillip Phillips Jimmy said that, “Beggin was great job and his voice sounded more and more original, his second song was a bit off but he won the night with his last song.

The results followed and Jessica walked through to the finals which meant it was a face- off between Joshua and Phillips and Joshua was voted out of the completion! It is heartbreak for Joshua and his fans and ecstasy for Phillips and his band of supporters. So it is Jessica Sanchez versus Phillip Phillips as the competition heads for a thrilling climax!

Last night was another American Idol performance show wherein the remaining top 3 idol contestants showcased their talent one last time before the finale. After 35 episodes and 8 months it finally came to this day when the final three will battle it out to remain in the competition. During these 8 months many a times they have gone to the brink of elimination and been pulled back on the basis of sheer talent and love from their legions of fans in America. For the one last show before the finale the three contestants, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez brought their A game to the table and sang three songs. Out of the three one was a judge’s choice, the other by mentor Jimmy Lovine and the third was the contestant’s own choice. First up from the contestants was Joshua Ledet who started with, “I’d Rather Go Blind,” followed by , “ Imagine” and then he finished it off with , “No More Drama.” Steven said that is was another Joshua moment. After the second song Jennifer remarked that it was a pullback moment.  Joshua has been one of the top contenders for the title and seldom has he been faced with elimination. His high pitch singing has been complimented many a times by the judges who think he can win the competition on the basis of sheer talent alone.

Jessica Sanchez was called next onto the stage. She started with “My All” and followed it up with, “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” before signing off with, “I’ll Be There.” After the first song the judges commented that it was a hard song but she sang beautifully. Jessica has been a darling of the nation and at just 16 years, she is one of the youngest contestants ever in American Idol history yet her singing has often been thought to be worthy of the Grammys.

Phillip Phillips started with “Beggin.” He followed it up with “Disease” before concluding with “We’ve Got Talent.” The judges remarked that they were in a Phillip Phillips concert and he has the talent to become the next Springsteen if he writes his own songs. Phillip Phillips has been battling a personal battle. Right through the competition he has faced a kidney problem which seems to have only grown as the competition has progressed. It was felt that his kidney problem would affect his stay in the competition but Phillip Phillips has braved the pain and today finds himself in the top three of the competition. The entire nation has stood behind Phillip Phillips and egged him on throughout the competition.

With the final 3 performances over, the contestants wait with bated breaths as America decides who will remain in contention and who will be eliminated. While all three have put their hearts and souls into their performances, the nation would decide who progresses to the final stage and who is eliminated.

The moment we all were waiting for; the judges decided, America voted and Ryan got the privilege to announce the first contestant to go home. It’s a moment of gasping, heart beats increasing (and perhaps some drum rolls if they suffice) as everyone waits. But we are kept in suspense, dang! We have to sit through a plastic of California Dreaming with all four contestants from the previous episode. Well you can understand the cold performance; they didn’t sing from their heart but from fear. Fear of being eliminated. And now for the results? Shoot! We still have to sit through a David Cook’s song (will the agony ever stop). No one really paid attention to the songs except for the ogling eyes that lingered around the J-LO’s sequined, figure hugging leotard with a lioness them hairstyle to match; a relief from the eyesore stage performance. How does a lady in her forties look that good? Well, I guess money buys happiness; sort of.

Now for the grand climax; the elimination. Four contestants come to stage namely Joshua, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Hollie. Theirs has been a journey through many obstacles and harrowing training and perfections to stand where they stand today. But still one of them has to go.

Phillip Phillips emerged from a pawn shop to prove to America that his voice can be on the next record track.  Well he hasn’t been a disappointment in the whole journey; of course considering the hiccups many singers suffer on their journey to fame.

Jessica Sanchez remains the darling sweet 16 with a mellow voice that moves crowds but her knack of mimicking Showbiz artistes’ persona might land her in trouble (given how much originality is a big fuss in the show). But one thing is clear for a girl her age, such a voice is a gift to American Idol.

Then there is Joshua, if you remember his Josh Groban rendition of ‘You raise me up’ then you can say he has a spot in the top 3. His James Brown rendition also got Jimmy Lovine requesting a call from him; to which he hysterically replied ‘I ain’t got your phone number’. If there is someone who is going to be eliminated tonight, the lot isn’t about to be cast on Josh.

And now dear Hollie, and her dedicated string of Hollipops. Does she still have the x-factor to keep her competing for the top spot? We all know she never nailed it with ‘I can’t make you love me’ and the competition against the others is so stiff so to speak. Nevertheless, Hollie has come a long way in fighting odds to be where she is. And she is never quitting spirit still has some hope of making it big as a recording artiste.

So the lot was cast and Ryan was graced with the gruesome burden to announce the eliminated contestant. And after a few heartbeats and finger crossing the lot fell on………..Hollie! If asked this doesn’t come as a surprise, America wasn’t in favor given the few votes she received. It all ended with a teary farewell for Hollie as she hugged the remaining three.

Yet another night of performance as the Top 3 sing their heart out in two themes dubbed ‘California Dreaming’ and ‘Songs we wish we had written’. It was nice to see Joshua has come back to life in the group performance of the non themed California Dreaming. The drill came in when choosing a song they wish they had written and, on personal opinion, some went well while others not so well. We can recap the whole night by taking a genesis on the whole night of performance with the four contestants fighting for the top 3 spot. For Phillip Phillips, or Double P, perhaps being named twice was an allusion to double luck this time. His ‘Have you ever seen the rain?’ rendition sounded way better than what this budding country boy gave us last week. And needless to say, Phillips has an amazing voice and a unique style; perhaps that would get him one of the top 3 spots so to speak.

Hollie Cavanagh, the young girl who cried her face out in season 10 when someone decided ‘You are not what we are looking for’. So Hollie comes back in season 11 fully charged and determined to prove the point she didn’t get a chance on. Hollie was a blast in the group performance of ‘Faithfully’ but the Pandora’s Box became open when she chose ‘I can’t make you love me’ by Bonnie Rait. Well she now has the judges and America to choose whether her two contrasting song choices will take her through or have her eliminated.

Sweet 16 Jessica Sanchez seems to be the youngest of them all, but her voice gives a command like she is in her 20’s. Jessica awes the audience with ‘Steal Away’ though her performance sounds more of a mimic than a rendition. Lesson learnt, never try a persona that doesn’t belong to you; or better put, one man’s meat…. Like Hollie Jessica also has her fingers crossed for the judges and America to decide her fate. But the judges were pretty warmed up to her performance..so maybe the 5 year old girl who dreamt of American Idols will live her glory. We can only wait.

Lastly we have Joshua, another American Idol comeback; but this one is from last season so his jitters are still fresh. If looks won the Idol title, then Joshua has a swing, however it’s his voice that made him shine tonight. Nice choice of songs so to speak; his ‘You raise me up’ rendition oozed of emotion and touched the souls of the many fans who cheered him; and perhaps a handful of sobs from the ladies. In the second round, Joshua again marvels the crowd with ‘It’s a man’s man’s man’s world’. And he killed it, perhaps not to all fans, but if J-LO exclaims ‘it took her to church’ then things are looking pretty well for young Joshua.

As usual the final episodes are marked with tension, crossing of fingers and wishing your favorite doesn’t get eliminated. But it all depends on the judges’ and fan’s voting verdict.

American Idol Season 11 TOP 5 finalists ill be performing songs from the 60s tonight. Now let’s do a few recaps regarding this ‘theme’. It was like this, the judges willbe saying like: (1) that songs is TOO OLD for you!! OF COURSE, SHE/HE WASN’T EVEN BORN WHEN THIS FREAKING SONG CAME OUT! (2) you sounded too old fashioned, more like of a cabaret singer and a drunk karaoke singer combined. SEE ANSWER #1. (3) you’ve been tweaking a lot, some songs should remain as what it is and doesn’t need so much tweaking. READ: YOU DIDN’T BRING SOMETHING NEW INTO IT! (4) and many more! Do you have any idea that a couple of frontrunners were sacked because of this theme?? Sure it is more like of a bathroom song theme but hey, “these songs are hard to sing” more than you realize it! While the other these is all about “British Origins”. As you know it, there’s nothing left to watch in this freaking season now. Not unless if you’re a teen, a MILF, a COUGAR, or whatever, then Phillip Phillips is still there for you. For guys watching… you like watching a short pale blonde girl?? Then vote for Hollie Cavanagh Anyways, American Idol YouTube channel is simply not posting the videos of these TOP 5 performance and why is that (again). Maybe they want you to watch TV instead so Seacrest can proudly say something like: blabla million viewers for tonight! Does that makes sense? Alright, I’m not blogging anyway so…

PERFORMING TONIGHT: AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 TOP 5
Phillip Phillips
Jessica Sanchez
Hollie Cavanagh
Skylar Lane
Joshua Ledet

I didn’t noticed it was about the end of American Idol Season 11 already?? I also couldn’t believe I am not blogging the performance episodes?? Why is that?? I don’t know! How can I write something about the ‘performance night’ when there’s nothing to watch in there! Who am I suppose to watch? Phillip Phillips?? Hahahaaaa! Last night I did watched the performance and to tell you the truth… it was horrible beyond belief (once again). And what about the BEST SINGER IN AMERICA??? That’s Jessica Sanchez, right? Is she doing good last night?? I don’t know but I think that’s one hell of a crappy performance! The judges are praising her again??? Sweet Jesus this freaking show is freaking fabricated to death this season! Look, this little Mexican, Asian, whatever girl will not win, accept it! So not unless Nigel gets into the scene backstage and tell the three stoogies what to do then that’s it! This night is not so special because if you loose, you just loose! I think next week when they go on a TOP 4 Elimination and the 4th loser is a big loser! That means no ‘Hometown Parade’ for you! But that’s next week so I’ll leave it at that first. Carrie Underwood will be performing tonight too, isn’t that nice? But to save the show? NO!

ELIMINATED : Skylar Lane

This night is going to be an important night for the remaining American Idol TOP 6 Finalists! Otherwise, the one to be eliminated and going home tonight will not be owning the title of what they call “American Idol Season 11 TOP 5″, I don’t know how important is that?! All I know is the winner and the runner up! Anyways, there’s some talk that Seacrest is having an eye on Phillip Phillips since there is this gossip circulating around the girl that Seacrest is dating is apparently having a crush on Phillip Phillips, how crazy is this? Looks like Phil will be our Season 11′s Paul McDonald. I mean, you know the drill, not winning a rigid “reality show” called American Idol but at least dating a celebrity – in fact, sometimes marrying them?? Makes sense to me! So tonight, let’s see who’s going home. On other news, you should know that this ‘American Idol Live Tour’ tickets will be going on sale this 11th of May 2012 – that’s Friday so you better mark your calendar up. Also in this night, guest performance from previous Idol contestant is there. I mean, the guy that made Pia Toscano packed her bags in no time – Stefano Langone – is performing his new single “I’m on A Roll”. 58 million votes came in tonight and who’s going home?? Let’s find out…

BOTTOM THREE
Elise Testone
Hollie Cavanagh
Skylar Lane

ELIMINATED: Elise Testone

Stefano on American Idol – I m ON a ROll

Well… what do you expect??? Elise Testone is a better singer in this season but for some reason people just don’t like her. She’s been out there hanging in the bottom two since the voting episodes started (is that right?) and tonight, she was finally sacked! Who’s left to vote now? Oh, I didn’t see the best singer in the entire America is still there, haha! Jessica Sanchez is still in the house so maybe you can vote for the best singer of the season! What about the most handsome contestant in American Idol history, Phillip Phillips. This guy sings like crap but is obviously the Katharine McPhee of Season 11 – prettiest girl in American Idol history too, lol!

American Idol Season 11 is about to end… well, it’s not ending as of yet (of course) but hey, I didn’t notice they are already in the TOP 6 tomorrow night. I’m not telling you guys about one boring season this one is but tomorrow, these “hopefuls” will be performing songs from Queen. Not that it is a bad thing but I don’t know, so far there’s no such thing as a ‘highlight’ that comes sticking in your head. It’s just another episode once again! So here are wild guesses for the said QUEEN WEEK!

Elise Testone – “Somebody to Love”

Hollie Cavanagh – “The Show Must Go On”

Josha Ledet – “A Crazy Little Thing Called Love”

Skylar Lane – “Fat Bottomed Girls”

Phillip Phillips – “I Want It All”

Jessica Sanchez – “We Are the Champions”