joshua ledet

This is getting hard to believe.  Last Thursday, the world lost disco diva Donna Summer to lung cancer.  And, Sunday, we lost yet another disco icon. 

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Last night on American Idol, our final four contestants hit the stage trying to earn a spot in the Top Three and those coveted trips home with Idol crew in pursuit.  Who took the stage and owned the night?  Who fell short and possibly faces elimination tonight on the results show?  WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson shares his thoughts and ranks the performers.  Take a look!

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I guess you can tell by the photo who I am pulling for.  Yes!  As the 11th season of American Idol winds down, I am most definitely Team Josh.  For me, Joshua Ledet has been the most consistent performer on the show.  He has gotten the most standing ovations from the judges.  He's given Jennifer Lopez more "goosies" than Marc Anthony ever did (LOL!).  And you just know that when he gets that mic he's gonna lay it all out on the stage.  I am a HUGE fan.  But, I don't think Joshua has any chance at all to win.  And, here's why.  While he's been consistently great, the remaining top five had all had great moments as well.  And here they are . . .

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I may have mentioned this on the air before and I realize it may make me a total couch potato, but I love American Idol.  In fact, I think I have seen every single episode of every single season.  Because of that, I have been along for the entire bumpy ride.  I have heard every single sour note sung, but I have also been there to witness the incredible performances that make the show what it was originally designed to be . . . a way to uncover untapped talent and find, from the depths of oscurity, America's next great singing superstars.  I decided, since we are well into Season 11 of Idol, to comb back through my memory bank and present to you . . . the Top Ten American Idol Performances of All-Time! 

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