I posted a few days ago that I really wanted Ramiele Malubay to be voted off "American Idol" this week but when it happened last night, she seemed so devastated that you'd have to have ice water in your veins not to just wanna give her a hug.

It seemed that she might not be able to perform but after a shaky start, she powered through and had a terrific send-off. Kristy Lee Cook escaped another bottom three experience (is this a record?) but should be ready to sign-off in the next week or two.

I'll be participating in a conference call interview with Ramiele in the morning and will post by noon.