Kat Gets Kut?

It has to be Kat McPhee getting bounced from American Idol Wednesday, right? After all, the only person who looked worse Tuesday was Priscilla Presley. Elvis' bride has had so much shoddy plastic surgery, she now looks like Julie Newmar left in the microwave too long. The tribute to the King was a particularly squirm-inducing affair, especially music-biz greaseball Tommy Mottola, who was staring so hungrily at McPhee, I thought his head was gonna explode. As for the other lowlights:

Taylor Hicks -- Why is Gray Guy always hunched over when he sings? Seriously, Soul Patrol has posture problems. If he ever performs a full concert, he's going to have scoliosis by the encore. That said, I'm getting a feeling he could win the whole thing.

Chris Daughtry -- Tough night for the Bald Wonder. Suspicious Minds was too soft; A Little Less Conversation was too boring (except for that comically tragic Axl Rose finish). This dude is no longer a sure thing.

Elliott Yamin -- Someone at AI Central loves the Amish Leprechaun. The judges were slobbering over him, even though he looked and sounded like a drunk CPA causing a disturbance at Applebee's karaoke night.

Kat McPhee -- She's hot and she can sing. But when she's off -- like Tuesday -- she's nothing less than an understudy for a Six Flags "Salute to American Rock 'n' Roll" show. Plus her fashion sense is lacking; her first outfit looked like something from the Cracker Barrel collection.

In all fairness, I haven't picked a single thing right this whole season.

So who's going home?

Comments

[Brian]

In all fairness...Kathrine was going to be the under-dog in this genre because no female would sound great singing Elvis songs in my opinion. I think she is awesome and in her own style of music would be the American Idol!P.S.- Who cares what shes wearing!, SHES HOT

[sparky]

Daly, would it have helped Kat's chances if she came out wearing the Victoria's Secrets winter collection.

[Anonymous]

Typical comments...Truly the most talented, magnetic, and the one with the ability to draw in the audience is Taylor. All of the finalists are very talented, but some have the additional energy and magnetism more than others...just because you have a pretty face, does not make you an idol..unless, of course, you are immature and shallow....

[ClayFan]

I think Bobby Bennett should be voted back on AI, and should be declared the Official Winner. That version of Copacabana was the best I ever heard. To vote for Bobby to be back on, Dial 1-866-577-CRAP or Text Message "CRAP"

[Beth]

Sean, scoliosis aside, Gray Guy is the most interesting singer left in the competition. Even if his mannerisms drive you a little nuts, at least he's refreshingly different. No vocal acrobatics (where I think Kat trips up), and a good, unique voice. I'm liking him more, the more I hear the others. In fact, I was moved to actually vote last night, for the first time ever, for him. Kat has a nice voice, but she oversings everything. For me, she has trouble settling in and getting comfortable in a song. I always feel like she's trying too hard, especially in the high register. I think she should go tonight.I like Elliot and his voice, especially when he's doing a Stevie Wonder song, but I wasn't nearly as bowled over as the judges were last night. In fact, I pretty much hated his first song. The second was much better. Who knew he was a bad---?As for Chris, he wears thin, doesn't he? I zoned out on his second song. Was that three notes he was singing for the first three-quarters of it?By the way, when did Priscilla Presley become Elvira? I missed it.

[Sean Daly]

Excellent commentary, Beth. Where have you been all this time? Chris is indeed losing luster. And yes, I'm starting to think your boy Taylor, horrendous posture aside, just might take this whole thing.Kat gets booted tonight, Elliott next week, Chris and Taylor in the final, Taylor winning the whole shebang. Just might happen...

[Heidi]

I can't get past the Leprechaun's ugly mouth and teeth, yuck!I think Chris should win hands down, but don't know if that will actually happen.

[Clayfan]

By the way Daly, a friend of mine saw Jose "Sway" Penala working at a Subway in San Diego... he got his autograph on one of those Subway napkins - he said Sway makes a killa sandwich.

[Guy]

I think McPhee will get the boot -it's her fault -- she should have worn something more revealing.Elliot? Only his dentist will care. On the other hand, Gray Guy's victory would be cheered by every drunk who commandeered a microphone as the wedding receiption ended. He is to singing what his twin, Jay Leno, is to comedy.Baldy all the way.

[P-Train Returns]

For some reason, I find these final contestants to be a bore fest. None of them have "it", with the possible exception of Daughtry, but unfortunately, winning this competition will be a dagger through the heart of any possible future career for him as a rock singer. (i.e. see Bo Bice).Kat was dreadfully off-key last night. She is gorgeous, but truth be told, she can't sing that great. She's no Kelly Clarkson, I hate to say it. The drunken CPA/bad teeth leprechaun looked like he hasn't slept in about a week. I mean, come on - who's going to buy that guy's record??Come to think of it, it's got to be the Gray guy. He's going to win. Yep. And my crystal ball is now telling me he has a future career as the next Michael Bolton....I can see it, for real.Think about it! He can do a cover of that song that Bolton did..."isn't that what love is all about?". Housewives will go out in droves to pick that up.

[Sean Daly]

P-Train! Jeez, where you been, man? I've been dying without you. Great call on Gray Guy/Bolton. They both have highly mockable hair, as well.

[Squirll]

I like Elliot. dont know if he will win... but feel free to use my nickname for him...WOLFMAN!

[Allie]

um, baldie is gonna win. then spazmo, then it's a draw between kat and amish boy. at least thats what i'd like to think. but we know kat isn't gonna win because they already have a young, pop girl aka Kelly. And we know that Amish boy isn't gonna win because they already have Clay. And Bo Bice never won, and they need a heavy rocker, but there's never been a contestant like Spazmo and he's getting a lot of votes. It all depends on who the producers want to win, and how they showcase the performers. i mean, chris used a mic stand and had fireworks in the background, and he's walking around and here's Amish Boy, just standing there on the stage, occasionally walking around. who's more exciting to watch? BALDIE! oy.. it's between spazmo and baldie. it's defiantely a draw.

[25 and gray...]

i will vote for taylor one time for each of my premature gray hairs. that mean 583 times. he will be the future spokesperson for the anti-clairol, the premature grayites of america.