Some Insight From the Judges...

Before we get to tonight’s results, let me tell you what the judges had to say on “Larry King Live” Monday night while they were hyping “Idol Gives Back.”

Despite Larry’s clueless and unresearched questions, we did get some interesting tidbits (Fortunately, Ryan was there to keep Larry straight.)…

Simon said he sometimes finds Ryan annoying because he gets “in the way when he’s not invited”…

The judges got into an argument about Paula saying that several of the top 12 will get deals. Simon disagreed and said that saying that might cause people not to vote because the win won’t have as much meaning…

Simon said he looks at each individual and not the big picture. He disagrees that this is the best season, although he does agree it’s better than last year…

Simon disagreed with Paula that the best voice always wins, because he says the best voice did not win season five. He couldn’t even remember the runner-up that season (It was Katharine McPhee, in case you’ve forgotten as well.)…

Simon said he really wanted to hate Paula’s single, “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow,” but he actually likes it…

Here’s what Simon said about each contestant:

David Cook—“He’s the guy I would choose to listen to…He’s my favorite.”

Carly—“I don’t know who she is [as an artist]”

Michael—“It’s like he’s auditioning for a rock band” and he’s not rock.

Brooke—The last two weeks she’s been “boring.”

David A.—“the one to beat”

Kristy Lee—“The odds of her winning are one million to one.”

Jason—“He shows up and acts like he doesn’t care.”

Syesha—“There’s a ceiling to this girl.”

Randy said he thinks Syesha is more of an actress/singer. He also said Jason “doesn’t have a shot to win” and he wouldn’t sign him. But he would sign Kristy Lee…

Huh?

Simon said the finale will be David vs. David…

Be back in a few as the results show begins. And I’ve got that Syesha feeling again this week…