Joining her in the Bottom Three were Kristy Lee Cook (hallelujah!) and Brooke White, who may have been a surprise to some people, but she has had a string of so-so performances and needed a wake-up call.

This season America just can't seem to get it right. But Tonight's Bottom Three actually (for the first time this season, I daresay) offered a pretty good reflection of who should go home. Last week, Ramiele and Kristy sailed through, while inconsistent - but entertaining - Chikezie was sent home. The week before last wild-haired Amanda Overmyer was sent home over Kristy and Ramiele wasn't even IN the Bottom Three. But tonight, finally, America seemed to get it together.

Next week is Idol Gives Back, which means we all join hands and sing Kumbaya and no one goes home. Great. That means TWO more weeks of the horrid Kristy. But this is a golden fundraising opportunity. I will GLADLY double my pledge, if the producers promise to muzzle Kristy next week. We could raise more money this year than ever before.