I was quite anxious to see which two Idols got kicked off last night, so of course all the “filler” material was a bit frustrating. It was the usual recap of the performances, plus another recap of last week’s Idol Gives Back, with reminders that the lines are still open to accept more donations! Ruben and Fantasia appealed to the audience and told us to send cashola. Taylor’s spot was a little less convincing. He looked like he couldn’t give a shit, but had to read the stupid card. Must have been part of his contract or something.

Ryan then introduced the latest R & B superstar, Robin Thicke, who would be performing his chart-topping single. So you must understand my surprise when a skinny white boy took to the stage and began to sing like a little girl. Huh? He’s an R & B superstar? This song is at the top of the R & B charts? For real? Jesus fucking Christ, what a certifiable doofus. And his lyrics were trying to be all sexy-like and suggestive, which is quite disturbing when the person singing them sounds like a fourth-grader.

The Ford commercial of the week consisted of the Idols visiting a creepy circus, with Blake as the demented ringleader, singing “Paint It Black.” These are the kind of images that make kids terrified of circuses and clowns and shit. Very scary.

Finally, we get to kick someone off, and the first one is Phil Stacey. Yee-fucking-haw, it’s about time. It was no surprise once Ryan pulled him down onstage with Melinda and Lakisha. I mean, Lakisha’s had a rocky few weeks, but overall she’s still outstanding, and Melinda is, well, damn near perfect.

Before we found out who was the next to go, Bon Jovi performed a sweet song called “Make a Memory.” It was very nice, but I really loved the lyric “Look at all the hair we had.” I swear that’s what he sang, and that’s awesome.

Anyhoo, after that we got the other result and my adorable and delish Chris Richardson was sent home. Damn. So much for ogling hot boy ass. Oh, well. He lasted a helluva long time. We also found out that Chris and Blake are best friends and they plan on going on tour together at some point. Hmm. I’d totally go see that show.

So it’s down to the final four: Blake and the three lady divas, Jordin, Melinda, and Lakisha. The claws should be coming out any minute now. Especially with Barry Gibb next week!! Love that a Bee Gee is coaching. It will truly be a Boogie Wonderland.