We said goodbye to two contestants last night, and I have to say, I’m a little sad. I was never a Phil fan— there was something about him that really skeeved me out—but the boy could sing. If I closed my eyes while he performed, I actually kind of liked him. His eyes are just so big, and his head is just so… shiny.

Even sadder is seeing Chris go. He may not have been the most talented one up there, but there was just something about him (perhaps it was the mega watt smile) that made him one of my favorites. In the immortal words of Randy, I think he had the “Yo Factor.” I’m surprised because, while Blake’s rendition of You Give Love a Bad Name may have been innovative, I’m in the group of people who hated it—leave a good song alone. And I’m over the fact that you can beat box. I get it.

At least Phil has more time to spend with his wife and baby, and Chris can canoodle ‘til all hours of the night with Miss LC. I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from both of them.

The beginning of the show was the best part for me—they introduce Randy and he throws up his hand like he always does. They introduce Paula, and she attempts to throw up some sort of sign that ends up in an “L” shape, which she then puts up against her forehead. Is that not the international sign for loser? Oh, Paula… my week would be so boring without more of your drunken antics. I also found it amusing that Simon was hysterical when they called his relationship with his lady “very serious.” I wonder if they had a fight about that? I would have been slightly hurt…

Jon Bon Jovi remains one of the best looking musicians ever (I really do love him and his tight pants), and while I wished the song they played had rocked a little harder, they still sound great. I guess all their songs can’t be as classic as Livin’ on a Prayer, and Dead or Alive.

The show being an hour was a little over the top for me. I watch Ryan acting befuddled on E! far too frequently. And Robin Thicke’s performance was… mediocre. He has a nice enough voice, but I think he would have been voted off if he was a contestant. And most of the time, I like him. Apparently, he’s a studio kind of guy.

It was nice to the camaraderie among the contestants—all the girls crying, and the big groups hugs. I was touched. Seriously. I really want them all to win.

And now there are four. I’m glad that Jordin gets another week to show off her talent, and I honestly never get tired of hearing Melinda sing. As for LaKisha—girl, you redeemed yourself this week, and owned that Bon Jovi song. Keep it up, and I bet Blake gets voted off next.

Who is next?