Im sorry to start things at the end, dear readers, but man do I miss David Cook.

That alone is more than enough to sustain my snark demon, Smirkelstilskin, forweeks.

(First Lils pap, and then Anoops?

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Is this going to be a regular thing now?

Because Smirkels hissing into my ear that he would very much like it to be.)

Looks like your patented super-duper hugs didnt work, Kara; might I suggest gift baskets for next week?

Alexis was bottom threed, Allison got her reprieve, and we went to the ad break.

(No, I didnt think so.)

Aw, youre welcome!

death stare towards the judges.

Really, I did.

Ask my boss!)

Tuesday, we were treated to the soaring gospel tones of Lil Rounds big sister Tiffany.

(Which means, of course, hell be doing it for the rest of eternity.)

Finally, after a half-hour wait, Ryan came back out to introduce David Cook.

And Cook delivered a solid, polished rendition of his new single Come Back To Me.

When he was finished, some fans screamed We love you David!

Oh, wait, I almost forgot!

I mean, how could younotlove this guy?

(The guys not going to know what hit him.)

Does it matter to you if a guest performer is singing live or on tape?