rock out

So rock week is over, and tonight's eliminations -- Phil and Chris -- likely come as no major surprise to fans who have watched the show all season. LaKisha, I'm sure, was in many viewers' picks for tonight's departures, but her solid take on Bon Jovi's "This Ain't a Love Song" helped pull in some extra votes after last week's take on Fantasia put her in some serious jeopardy.
Phil, then, became the next logical choice to go...not so much because of the quality of his performances, but because of his inability to connect with fans throughout the entire season. Chris, on the other hand, flew through many weeks simply with charm and heartthrob appeal. His nasally singing and copycat pop moves likely did him in.
Did the elimination-free week change the season's outcome? I doubt it. If anything, it likely spared LaKisha, who seemed a shoe-in to go home last week. But if she wants to secure her role as a long term force within the competition, she has a lot of work to do.
Thoughts?
(Btw...forgot to mention that the show ended with Taylor Hicks' plea for "Idol Gives Back" funds. Equally awful.)
Thanks for reading, everyone. Can't wait to read your comments.