Tony Bennett told her, basically, to stick to the song (“Stormy Weather”) as written and not “muck it up” with unnecessary melismas and glory notes; he told her outright not to sing the line “… ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone” at the end of her song, but she did anyway. She also blew off Lulu, by singing “Diamonds Are Forever” instead of that other song, and she absolutely did not listen to Jennifer Lopez, because she both pronounced and sang “Conga” like the gringiest gringa who ever gringed, and I include myself in that category. (I don’t remember what advice Gwen Stefani had for LaKisha, but I’m pretty sure it was ignored, too.)
The music video was better than previous ones, but the clip they chose of Phil seemed to be of him singing a different part of the song–his mouth had nothing to do with the lyrics we were hearing.
I think people have been giving Sanjaya a break, especially this week. I always thought he had potential to become a better entertainer but I thought it would take a few years of experience. He’s doing it now and it’s great. I don’t think he should win but I don’t think it would ruin the show if he did and that is the part that makes me a little giddy. Stoopid Idol Haters are helping the show! 
By the way, I think Tamyra Grey was the only other major talent in the first season, I did expect to see more from her since but I think she decided to go into acting. I remember seeing her on a few TV shows. Still I agree with your assesment on the other contestants, although I think Season 3 was the worst of the bunch up to and including the winner.
Well the bottom three is no huge surprise.
I can’t see it because I’m TiVo’ing two other shows at the same time. Someone please spoil me, in the appropriate boxes! Or not, depending on how you feel. Kthxbye.
Who goes home???
Please let Phil be the one to go. Chris would be fine as well. Haley is actually the best performer in the bottom three plus I like ogling her legs every week.
I guess I kind of spoiled it already but Phil, Haley and Chris are bottom three.
Aaaaand…dickweed Chris is safe.
Crap. I hope its not Haley going home. Phil is so much more deserving.
Nah, s’alright.
Aaah, there she is, singing…
Who is Sanjaya kidding about wanting J-Lo’s number? I think he’d rather call Mark Anthony.
Oh gross did Sanjaya just indirectly hit on JLo? EWWW
(um… Jennifer is wearing many, many bracelets. Almost surprised she can lift her arm. That is all.)
Ahh, geez, J-Lo just did the “C’mon!” thing. :mad:
Well, it’s not like she hasn’t dated every third guy in America.
She hasn’t dated me. 
Well, then, you’re one of the other two guys. And she’s still young: there is always hope.
Haley is gone. Phil stays.
Aw, that’s too bad. Haley got shafted. There’s at least three people who suck more than her.
Oh well, Phil is living on borrowed time.