If you're wondering about the "pro" thing, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

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While it is above performing at the Six Flags, it's waaaay off Broadway. I've been there though, nice place.

Starting with the women: Ashley just doesn't have "it". She looks the part but doesn't bring any charisma to the stage, at least not when she's up against Laura, who is a real pro.

Max is totally unconvincing to me. He is weak all around and he is NOT a sex-symbol, which Danny is supposed to be. Sexy, hot, not big-eared and small-eyed little boy looking. I'm sorry to be harsh, but let's be real here. He also has no where near the stage presence as Austin does.

Austin and Laura nailed it, for me. I was surprised to hear the judges say Max is their Danny. Good luck for them selling that show on Broadway.

I wondered if the judges were saying Max because they were responding to the screaming from the young girls in the crowd. The very young girls seem to like Max. Although I don't think they are the ones that will be buying all those Broadway tickets.

Max reminds me of Pee Wee Herman trying to be sexy. I just think he is so miscast as Danny.

For this show alone, I'm finally glad I've been watching. I think all four finalists gave their best performances of the season.

The "Sandy"s:
Wow, way too close to call. They both did very well. If I add my own personal preference, though, I lean more toward Ashley, because of raw looks and sex appeal. Also, when they replayed the girls' solos, I thought Ashley's voice control was ever-so-slightly better.

The "Danny"s:
No contest here. While they were very close in their technical vocal abilities (on key, no voice cracks), in every other comparison, Austin is the clear choice.
Looks: Austin (Max is dorky and wimpy looking).
Toughness: Austin (Either of the Sandys could beat up Max).
Leadership: Austin (Follow Max? Come on. Guys like Max got wedgies and "Kick Me" signs on their backs in school).
Sexy: Austin (There is simply NO WAY either Sandy would give Max the time of day).
"Manly" vocals: Austin (Max's voice often sounds childish).

And lastly,
Their "Vote For Me" video & plea: At least Austin maintained some dignity. Max could barely speak through the tears. Pathetic.

But, hey, just my opinion. The judges CLEARLY want Max and Laura, and I won't lose any sleep either way. The fact that it was "live" kept me interested, waiting for the inevitable screw-up which surprisingly never came. I've got to give all congrats for that. I did genuinely enjoy the show this week.

Im rooting for Laura I like her voice better but wouldnt be upset if Ashley won.
Im not a big fan of either guy but during the vote for me plea I was totally turned off by Max's crying it seemed like bad acting. really bad acting. He's not a believable Danny to me.

I can't believe the judges all want Max, ew! He was not compatible with either girl and when he kissed Ashley she cringed and pulled away from him early and looked like she was about to puke. When he was telling his boohoo childhood story, I almost puked. Max has come a long way, but he is no Danny.

I still dislike Austin but now that Derek is gone, he is my choice by default.

Laura will make a great Sandy and will be very successful.

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I'm in the minority here, I guess, because I've grown to like Max for the role, despite being one of my least favorite male contestants at the beginning. Yes, he's unconventional looking and both girls are far more attractive than he is, but there is something there, some quality that makes him appealing, especially when he smiles and relaxes into the character. And I thought that his chemistry with Laura was greater than Austin's with Ashley (no chemistry between Max and Ashley and only adequate chemistry between Laura and Austin).

I feel that Max has made big strides throughout the competition and have no doubts that he could continue to improve right up to the moment the curtain goes up. On the other hand, Austin has impressed me less and less as time has passed.

As for Ashley and Laura, well, they are both good but they both have their down-sides. Laura seems to be trying a bit too hard and while Ashley looks good and sounds good, she doesn't seem to connect with the music or the audience as much as I think she needs to.

So, I'm with the judges -- in the end, I'd rather see Laura and Max on that 'Grease' stage than I would Ashley and Austin.

Max and Laura for me.

I think that Max could be a modern Danny. Not so much the 60's conventional heartthrob but more of the bad boy slacker-greaser of today. He has already made quite a transformation, wait until a personal trainer and some tweezers get a hold of him.

Laura is a real talent. I have enjoyed every one of her performances and haven't had to cringe once. Every other conpetitor has made me cringe as some point or another!

I agree with the Max and Laura voters...and I actually voted for them and their lines were both busy about 1/2 the time!

I did not know that palsy thing about Max but I noticed that before he told his story his right eye was droopy and I had never really noticed that...I wonder if he has times where the palsy acts up and he finally told us..or he could have did it for sympathy vote...but I was going to vote for him anyway.

I agree trigirl, Max is the new Danny. I am actually thinking of going to see this in NY if Max and Laura win. KT will join me

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