"JD just happens to have the looks and talent to be a polarizing force on the show,"Do you really think so??? I think that most of JD's talent lies in his ability to do great arrangements. His singing and on stage presence is really lacking IMHO.
Yeah, the bottom 5 with JD was definitely done for dramatic effect. Just like when they show him scowling everytime INXS is praising someone else for their performance. And Suzie bawling when someone is eliminated. It's all for effect!