[OffTheHook]

They are having "record numbers" of phone calls while the show's ratings continue to drop. I believe I read on Drudge yesterday that the Idol ratings have fallen 8% over the past 3 weeks. Also, "House" had better ratings than AI did this week...

http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=12067

Of course, the phone's are ringing at higher rates because there are those trying to fix the vote with those computer programs that constantly call the idol numbers of the contestants...

Anyway...I am shocked that Melinda didn't get in. It's the second consecutive year that the best singer missed out on the finale (Chris Daughtry last year). She was by far the more recognizable voice and most professional. However, she's not unique in terms of style like Blake and she's not mother-approved Disney Channel material like Jordin.

Jordin wins...Total package and more mother-approved than Kix cereal.

Chris didn't even make it to the Top 3 last year did he.