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Melinda love for everyone

American Idol’s top 3 took the stage taking on songs that the judges picked, songs that producers picked and finally, songs that they picked. That makes for 3 performances for each semi-finalist and 3 reviews to get through. But for the most part, the contestants all did great.

We can always count on Simon to give the less than impressed reviews of performances but I think he was out of it tonight. Aside from saying that he wishes this or that was done, he never said anything that would be expected. He actually praised them all. For the most part, it was all about loving Melinda.

Who could blame them? Melinda would so win this. It’s classic Cinderella! A shy back-up singer winning the big prize is like a rags-to-riches story. I’m not taking away from the abilities of the other two though. I think that Blake is too contemporary for the mass consensus and while Jordin can go all the way, I think her decision making would be her downfall. She’s young; she needs to sing young instead of trying to wow the crowd with power vocals on dated songs.

Bottom line: Melinda Dolittle for the next American Idol!