They were singing for their lives.  Surrounded by fire, fog, water and light, the brave 42 became 24.  Not since the Battle for Asgard has there ever been stakes thus high!

This “Final Judgment” on the television last night was annoying.  First of all, what is so “Final” about the Top 24?

Vidar is very disappointed.  But whatever.  Here they are, America, your Top 24 (not Vidar’s!):

Top 12 Men:

1. Deandre Brackensick
2. Adam Brock
3. Colton Dixon
4. Creighton Fraker
5. Eben Franckewitz
6. Reed Grimm
7. Heejun Han
8. Joshua Ledet
9. Chase Likens
10. Aaron Marcellus
11. Phillip Phillips
12. Jeremy Rosado

Top 12 Women:

1. Baylie Brown
2. Hollie Cavanagh
3. Hallie Day
4. Jennifer Hirsh
5. Haley Johnsen
6. Skylar Laine
7. Shannon Magrane
8. Jessica Sanchez
9. Chelsea Sorrell
10. Elise Testone
11. Erika Van Pelt
12. Brielle Von Hugel

And then, the unspeakable, the Producers decided they want to bring back one more MALE contestant.

Male contestant?  WHAT?

Why not Female?  Why not Ashley Robles?

Why not one of the many Brittanys (i.e., Charlotte Bobcats cheerleader Brittany Kerr)?

If they bring back that dumb ass cowboy Richie Law or Johnny Keyser (who was eliminated two rounds ago!), Vidar is done with “American Idol.”  You’ll all have to get your updates from some other crap blogger.

The only acceptable wild card is Jermaine Jackson.  He has the unique voice of Barry White and HE got cut so that the Justin Bieber kid from Ohio could get a slot?

FOR SHAME!  

You want to talk about a Final Judgment?  Not only is Vidar done with “American Idol” if you bring back Richie Law or Johnny Keyser, the end of the world will commence – that’s right – RAGNAROK!  (Vidar is indifferent on David Leathers (aka Prince Blanket Jackson) – the end of the world won’t start if he is brought back.)

So – FINALLY – the live shows start Tuesday.

Good luck to Hallie Day – Vidar’s only early pick to make it this far.  And maybe Jeremy Rosado – whose underdog story is truly inspiring (not really to Vidar because you can’t really inspire a God).

Vidar – Norse God of Silence, Stealth & Revenge