Taking the E Train Once More...

201 was rocking last night as the E train went roaring by... Elliott is the man! Is it coincidence that our favorite E thrived on Elvis night? I think not. He took 2 seriously overlooked Elvis songs and, to quote Paula, "made them completely his own." She was even crying again. I almost cried. (Ok, not really). Seriously, Diva 1 is bEfuddled, bEmused and bEwildered at how everyone keeps counting this guy down and out.

See, for instance, Simon Cowell on the Today show today predicting that Chris Daughtry and the much-maligned Taylor Hicks would make the finals. Has Simon's penchant for tight t-shirts finally limited the amount of oxygen reaching his brain? He walks a fine line every week of telling Taylor on screen that he should try out for the Broadway show based on Adam Sandler's movie about the wedding singer. (In truth, I'd rather hear Taylor on the radio belting out "Love Is What I Do" than the cheeseball currently headlining the show... Or perhaps see him starring in "To Pickle, Love Crazy Uncle Taylor.") And while "In the Ghetto" was a completely inspired song choice last night, the entire spirit of Idol is based on being able to put together TWO great numbers. Even Elvis was a dual show-stopper (think skinny dancing Elvis, and fat, sweaty scarf throwing Elvis). While Idol is anything but fair, I do think one number and an apparent soul patrol of millions should not be enough to keep Taylor in the game.

Not to mention self-styled briefs man Daughtry (ugh, TMI married guy). He did two completely boring versions of Elvis numbers, with the first being only slightly better. What is it saying when weird little Jon whats-his-name from the third season sings "A Little Less Conversation" better than McHottie Daughtry? And is better dressed at the same time (think cool t-shirt and blue velvet blazer with pumas and slouchy jeans). The whole point to that song is the building crescendo, of which there was NONE last night.

Enough critics have taken pot-shots at McPheever that I won't -- although I was grateful to see all of her body parts covered by fabric last night. But the judges were extremely kind in not telling her how pitchy she was in that second number. Playing it safE would have been the wiser choice, but hindsight is 20-20!

Perhaps Elliott really said it best last night after all -- they are all "eeeeeeevil..."

Diva 1 out!

(This Rant Brought to You by the Letter E)

ps -- who really cares of Kellie Pickler sang at her homecoming in violation of Idol rules? It only meant a few more bleeding ear drums in North Carolina that afternoon...