OK, I was as vigorous as anyone about feeling it was time for "American Idol" to oust Andrew Garcia and, maybe, Katie Stevens. They have decent talent, but nothing in the Crystal-Michael-Siobhan-Casey universe.

Still, I find both of them immensely likeable. Here's the story I sent to papers after a conference-call interview Thursday, the day after they were eliminated:

As "American Idol" wrapped up tonight, we felt relief: On double-elimination night, it could have been much worse.

Andrew Garcia was no surprise; he had to go. Katie Stevens was a mild surprise -- I didn't even expect her in the final four -- but it's one we could live with.

Here are a few of my comments; please add yours:

1) Katie is leaving after one of her better weeks. She's a good pop singer with a great pop face; still, her fairly deep, mature voice didn't seem to connect with the young-teen audience.

Hey, I'm starting to like this no-surprises thing.

For the second straight week, "American Idol" voters have followed my instructions. Last week, they dumped Lacey Brown; tonight, it was Paige Miles. Their only error was putting Katie Stevens alongside Tim Urban in the bottom three; I'm quite sure I specified that Andrew Garcia should be there.

Anyway, here are a few of my comments; please add yours: