David, couldn't agree with you more (about Danny getting booted....was that the fem kid with the shaggy hair who kept smirking at Simon? He got on my last nerve!)

What's different for ME this year compared to every other year....I've always enjoyed the girls singing a lot more than the guys. Every year.

This is the first year where I see SEVERAL guys that easily deserve to win this, but none of the women (other than that little Asian cutie) are standing out much, for some reason.

(I was sorry to see the Britney-imitator go; like Simon said, she shows a lot more talent & individuality during those hokey interviews than during the performances! But she WAS very talented.)