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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13340753/Arlene-Phillips-pays-tribute-former-Strictly-star-Len-Goodman-year-death-Just-hearing-voice-brings-back.html https://uk.news.yahoo.com/arlene-phillips-len-goodman-death-144142058.html https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/arlene-phillips-len-goodman-strictly-b2533351.html

It's likely that more people are reading things than just the comments on IDF indicate. For example, there are currently 33 members, 6 anonymous, and 93 guests online. A few minutes ago, the number of guests was 156. Regardless, we don't know how many AI or TV voters are informed by media articles or sites like IDF and how many are casual viewers of the shows who vote based on what they see during the episode. Casual viewers are probably more easily influenced by manipulation from TPTB such as performance order, song choice, editing, judge critiques, etc. Yes, local support for a contestant can have a big impact on the outcome. And Emmy has another advantage over the rest of the Top 12: a famous grandmother who had a very successful country music career.

https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-team-dan-shay-on-the-voice https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-team-legend-on-the-voice-3

excerpt from Mark Franklin's recap: It's been a month since we've heard/seen a performance from Bryan, which is what happens when you come up with a gimmick like the playoff pass that sidelines your top singers for a round. Just a reminder, The Voice, that it's a silly, silly gimmick. It takes about 10 seconds for Bryan to remind us why he's a Season 25 front-runner. Fabulous opening. He's a great performer too. The ending seemed just a tad disjointed, particularly when the background singers kicked it and Bryan went silent for a couple of lines. Dan said it's like he's already a superstar. Chance calls him a rock star. Grade: A- https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-team-legend-on-the-voice-3

Congrats on making the lives, Bryan! Hopefully he continues to advance and misses those May shows.

"Gone For Good" is #60 on the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs chart, and "Starting Over" by Chris Stapleton is #34.

https://www.goldderby.com/gallery/american-idol-deaths-full-list-singers/american-idol-deaths-alexis-cohen

from Andy Swift's recap: Speaking of advice we can get behind, thank goodness Meghan Trainor suggested that Will try to have a little more fun on stage this week. There was a lighter, more confident (if that's even possible) energy to his performance of Chris Stapleton's "Starting Over," which he growled out perfectly. If country music is your jam, we can't imagine you came away with any complaints. TVLINE'S GRADE: "A" https://tvline.com/lists/american-idol-top-10-results-season-22-recap-voting-top-8/abi-carter-top-10

https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-the-top-12-on-american-idol-3

excerpt from Mark Franklin's recap: This song and singer are a natural fit. And Will sounds great naturally. Another solid, pro performance from Will. Lionel called it amazing. Will forgot to smile during the song, per Meghan's advice. But the comments from the judges elicited that smile. He's another singer Top 10 bound. Grade: B+ https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-the-top-12-on-american-idol-3

I assume Will doesn't know whether the allegations against the guitar player are true or not. According to a post in another thread, the police report against the man "was cleared & not escalated to any type of charges." People in the United States are presumed innocent until proven guilty—not the other way around.

https://people.com/dancing-with-the-stars-carrie-ann-inaba-remembers-len-goodman-tribute-first-anniversary-of-his-death-exclusive-8636468

https://idolchatteryd.com/song-by-song-grades-for-the-top-14-on-american-idol-2

Yeah. I don't bet, but it's interesting to see who is favored or predicted to win by various sites.

The BetOnline winner odds as of April 16 have Triston as the favorite to win followed by Abi, Will, Roman, Kayko, Mia, Emmy, and Jack. https://www.thesportsgeek.com/blog/american-idol-betting-odds-predictions https://www.thesportsgeek.com/entertainment-betting/american-idol