AI Update
Tonight is love song night with Andrea Bocelli.
Meanwhile, here are some highlights from a recent interview with an IDOL producer:
American Idol Buzz | AccessAtlanta
He revealed to me that an Elvis Presley theme is forthcoming in “a couple of weeks.” He also said it breaks his heart that he can’t get clearance to do Beatles songs and can’t convince the Eagles to do a theme week.
To reduce busy signals, there will be two phone numbers for each of the six contestants Tuesday. […]
He said he decides the order of the contestants on a number of factors. He prefers upbeat songs to open or end the show. He won’t have a contestant open or close a show two weeks in a row.
At least they’re admitting it’s not random and that, more or less, they’re looking for a BIG finish. Expectations are always going to be higher for the contestant going last.

April 25th, 2006 at 2:03 pm
I’m expecting another good — hopefully great (i.e., no Xtina runs) — week from Katharine. As for Kellie, does it really matter whether she does well? (It might actually benefit her to do badly.)