Well I always thought that my vote and everyones vote count it but whe I saw Melinda was out I realized that the producer were the ones that count and now I know why Sanyajaaaaaa.... or whatever his name was stay longer than other good singers because the producer knew that non idols fans were going to tune in to see who's everyone was talking about, in their behalf (the producers ) I know that a 17 year old was going to be easier to work than with a 29 year old but common she had to be in the finals at least...... go Melinda