You have a good point there Lex. I have never purchased a CD because I thought the singer looked good on stage. I often watch the show and rewatch the performances I enjoyed while looking away from the TV. My impressions are distinctly different.

I do agree that the dialog is contrived and that Dave seems to be reading from some type of MB script designed to add some sort of drama to what is, after all, just a singing competition.

You think smashing guitars was contrived? What about "totally getting laid". Tommy is a great drummer and a likeable man, but he certainly doesn't strive for intellectual excellence in his comments.

However there is very little I would change about the show. I think every remaining performer has real talent and is capable of giving us something great every week.

Zayra was great. I miss her. Not as much as missed Jordis' beautiful voice last year, but Z's personality was great.