and the winner is ...

I've mentioned my renewed obsession with American Idol a couple of time already this season. I had totally sworn off AI after the Adam Lambert fiasco & when they started getting all weird with the judges. Now, I appreciate weird in a Paula Abdul kind-of way, but NOT a Nicki Minaj kind-of way. I am very picky about the weirdness I like to participate in ... standards!

Well, I have to say this ... American Idol has hit it out of the park this season! The JLo, Keith Urban, Harry Connick combination is pure GOLD! I love the way they've showcased more of the real talent & not a lot of weirdness in the beginning of the season (see, I told you I'm very selective in all of the weird). I love the faster pace of the competition & eliminations, so far. AND I cannot tell you how much I love that Randy Jackson is now like the AI Godfather!

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O, it brings me joy when he is sitting in his big 'ole chair counseling those contestants & giving them advice. I just love it!

I have a bit of trepidation about the "spiritual advisors" they now have for the contestants ... I'd like to know their actual advising credentials. Jen Hatmaker, a Christian blogger & author, mentioned yesterday she'd love to be pegged spiritual advisor for next season, because she'd be spiritually advising the heck out of those kids!!!

& I have to tell you ... I already have a gut feeling who the winner of this season's American Idol is going to be ....

Mr. Harry Connick, Jr.!!! or Keith Urban's hair ... it could go either way ...