Alex Lambert

. . . was the only shocking elimination for me last night. When only he and Andrew were left in the guys' section, I was upset enough thinking Andrew was going home. But as Ryan smirked and dallied asking Simon questions, I realized OH NO it was going to be worse than that, it was going to be Alex going home.
Now as I have said, Alex isn't really my total cup of tea, and I did think his performance was a little nasal the other night, but he was definitely one of the top three men left in the competition, no question. And I don't really understand, because he's so cute to me, I can't see how he wouldn't get "the cute vote" also. Is it just that Aaron Kelly is younger? He's certainly less attractive. He reminds me of an over-eyebrowed, bigger-nosed, pasty Glenn Madieros, or a female version of Miley Cyrus. maybe with a little Glenn Scarpelli thrown in.

Glen, Aaron, Glenn

It's funny, because although I find Alex really cute, the person he reminds me of most is (teenaged) William Zabka, the '80s movie blond tough. But Alex has sweeter eyes and a more delicate nose.

Alex, William, Alex

It's not just my imagination, is it? Maybe it's just the mullet. But I think there's at least a reminiscent look there beyond the haircut.

You know what, though? I think Ellen was on to something when she encouraged Alex to be more confident but not get cocky. Maybe he would have gotten cocky if he'd kept on in this competition. Maybe he'll do better for himself if he just keeps trying on his own. I know in the past, people eliminated earlier in the competition haven't been very successful in terms of the larger music industry, but times have changed, and that could easily change also. Alex might end up a better person for not having gone on here.

I don't know. I'm looking for a positive spin!