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I’m back after a brief period of mourning for the phenomenon that was Sanjaya and all I can say is GO KiKi! My favorite former bank teller kicked butt on Bon Jovi night making the whole competition feel once again like a two person race.

Being a huge fan of the man and the band who made anthems like “It’s My Life,” I watched with great trepidation hoping beyond all hope that the aspiring Idols wouldn’t destroy their music. And not only did they not destroy it (in most cases), it was actually one of the best “Idol” nights in recent memory.

Was Jon Bon Jovi not one of the best mentors ever? What a great guy. He actually offered constructive feedback and well thought-out opinions on the artists and their upcoming performances. And he called them artists! Bravo, Jon. And who did your teeth? They’re amazing.

I don’t like Phil Stacey very much – never have. So when I heard he was singing “Blaze of Glory” I couldn’t wait to use the line “I’m going down in a blaze of glory” because I knew he would. Then he claims he’s been practicing this song in front of a mirror for 15 years and I thought it would definitely suck. But he sang it really well. Randy liked it. Paula thought it was one of “the best opening performances on the show.” Simon said it “thought it was okay.” I think he’s wrong this time and so was I. Phil will probably be around for another week.

Ditto Jordin Sparks despite the most horrific rendition of “Livin’ on A Prayer” in the history of rock and roll. I give the girl an A-plus for effort but ouch when she missed a note in this song, she missed it in a huge, loud, screechingly painful way. Bon Jovi warned her “this is a very difficult song to sing.” She should’ve listened. Even Paula said it was “out of her range.” And then some, Paula.

Speaking of Paula, does anybody else miss the old days when Paula would slur her words and make ridiculous comments? I’m kinda jonesing for some of that or maybe even another scandal involving a former contestant. She’s been too good for too long and I’m sick of the adolescent flirting between the talent behind “Cold-Hearted Snake” and Simon Cowell. Stop touching each other and listen to the artists. That’s your job.

Our Miss KiKi certainly got the frisky duo to sit up and pay attention with a stunning performance of “This Ain’t A Love Song.” Bon Jovi said he “would bet money that she’s not going home this week singing this song.” He’s right. She was extraordinary. Simon kept his hands off Paula long enough to say “I actually could kiss you after that you were so good.” Then he did. On the lips. Seacrest made some foolish comments but I stopped listening. I had to go vote. Often.

In hindsight I would’ve loved a power surge at about this point in the show. Cowell said that “half the audience will absolutely hate” Blake’s beat-box butchering of “You Give Love A Bad Name.” Count me in. What he did to that song felt like sacrilege. Bon Jovi himself said “he has to sell this interpretation of a song a lot people know and don’t want it messed with.” Maybe he did sell it, but not to this Bon Jovi fan. I think he should be strung, quartered and “shot through the heart” for what he did. And then send him home without putting his hair back to the color it was just a week ago.

I think it’s also time to send Chris packing as well. He showed up to sing “Wanted Dead Or Alive” with Jon Bon Jovi and he didn’t know all the words. What a fool. This isn’t the first time he’s done this. Whether you win the competition or not, (which he won’t), when you get the chance to impress some of the greats in the music industry, you show up prepared to impress. Who’s giving this kid advice, Justin Guarini? Big Mama should dope slap him when he returns to Virginia this week. Which he will because his performance was pretty bad.

Melinda did what she does namely playing the “I’ve never done this” game then kicking the daylights out of the song. Bon Jovi promised he could teach her how to rock and he did. She sang “Have A Nice Day” with attitude, strutting around the stage in a tank top playing bad rocker chick with the guitarist. Not her greatest but clearly proving she can sing anything. But is anyone ever going to pay to see her do an hour or two on a big stage? No matter how well she sings, she’s just not that exciting to watch.

Neither were the last two guests of the evening. Oh the lengths young Georgie and the little missus will go to to improve his approval rating. Hovering at around 30%, I’d say he, like Chris and Blake, is “Living on A Prayer” if he thinks last night’s performance on “Idol” is going to help his chances. Did they really have to say thank you for “Idol Gives Back?” How about thanking some soldiers for risking their lives or showing up at the funerals of those who’ve lost their lives while the rest of us get to spend our free time chatting about a singing competition?

But I digress…Wednesday is results night. Let’s hope we hear “It’s My Life” but please God not as a cheesy group number.

In the meantime,

I still miss Sanjaya.

Go KiKi.

And as always, Dussault out.