Have a holly, jolly Christmas!

Last night's American Idol was full of surprises. You can't tell me you didn't think Ace, Bucky and Katharine were the bottom three!

But before we get to that, Madisa showed Ryan that she ain't playin' that whole "pull my finger" game.



Considering what happened later in the show, maybe she should have just gone along with it.

Kenny Rogers showed up again, and his long lost twin was finally revealed.



I can't say his new music really compares with "The Gambler" or "Lady" or "Islands in the Stream." At all. But it was okay.

So the bottom three was a surprise last night. As soon as I saw it I knew Mandisa was headed home.



It does seem that Elliott's warbling is beginning to get on people's nerves, and Paris' song choices are starting to affect her votes. She used to be so good, and now everything seems so safe and predictable. Like Simon's love life.

I can't say that I agree with the choice, because Ace's performance was much worse that Mandisa's, but nonetheless, Mandisa is sent packing.



She clearly didn't deserve it, but I guess when you put yourself out there as a Christian, you immediately alienate all non-Christians and they stop voting for you. C'est la vie! We're proud of you Mandisa, and know we'll be hearing you at churches and on Christian radio around the country!

That's it for today! More tomorrow...