Judge Kara comes across as a pompous jerk. We've seen her compare herself against more than one contestant all ready this season. She might be talented, but her job isn't there to flex her own muscle. Plus I agree that 4 judges slows the show down to a painful pace. But let's be real, she isn't there to make 4 judges a standard, she is there to groom so that they can let Paula go next year. Paula has made numerous comments about the show and it's producers, plus every year there is speculation about her "habits" and her enjoyment of some of the contestants.

The 16 year old red head from last night amazed the heck out of me. I really didn't expect her to be THAT good. Her voice is strong, but she handles the stage like somebody 10 years older than her. She's a natural.

I feel a little sorry for Normund/Nick. I think the reason we keep getting Normund is because Nick is afraid to fail as himself. So instead of truly giving it his all, he is letting Normund take him as far as he can.

Danny Gokey is decent, but the sympathy will be carrying him along. I was bummed to see his family member holding up the picture of his wife in the other episode. If we keep getting pummled by the fact he lost her, both by the producers and everybody else, then I will lose all respect for the guy and hope for an early exit.

IMO they should just end the show now and hand all the money and contracts to Adam Lambert. He is by far the best talent that show has ever sniffed. That guy is what you call a full package. Yes, he goes over the top, but that is his point. Who the heck chooses "Satisfaction" as a song to show off your vocal skills??? That whole number was calculated beyond belief, and executed perfectly. It was an easy enough base song to really show off on when he wanted to, and still simple enough to completely play up to us at home and those in the audience. I expect he will slowly start to pull in the flash and only belt it out when truly needed. The guys is just incredibly good.

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