It seems to be the consensus that Jordin Sparks will be crowned the new "American Idol" tonight after nailing her final number in what was kind of a lackluster show last night. Here's where I make a stunning confession: I fell asleep during parts of the show and only saw Jordin and Blake perform one number apiece so I can't make any snarky comments. Dammit. I was tired yesterday but also, I kind of find the whole exercise kind of silly with Melinda Doolittle out of it. It feels anti-climactic for sure. This was the first show all season without Melinda and frankly, she was missed.
But I did wake up and revive myself long enough to watch most of "Dancing With the Stars" where Apolo Ono was the winner...as I had predicted. It's hard to find fault with that result since he and his partner were so good together but I was rooting for Joey Fatone because he was one of the best reasons to watch the show this season - so entertaining yet deceptively skillfull. His positive energy is something I really like in people. As for Alaila Ali, she stumbled in the end a smidge but also was one of my favorites this season. I LOVED what she said when asked how she felt about getting third place: "I'm pissed!"

It was also terrific to see the past champs as well as all the contestants from this season get one last chance in the spotlight. To see Heather Mills do all those great stunts, it was just insane that she was voted off before Cliff from "Cheers" and Billy Ray Cyrus.
I mean, give me a break.