I think all you guys are retarded. Pia had absolutely ZERO #swag and not much of a personality as least as far as what she presented the American public with. If you have to TALK about what you can do, week after week while still singing ballads, you are doomed. "I'm going to show America I can do a fast song!" Done. Once that shit starts coming out of your mouth it is over for you. Granted, there are a few contestants (Stefano) that should have been gone before her, and this may be due to the fact that lots of people didn't vote for her because they thought she would be safe anyway (kitty genovese effect), but nonetheless it was bound to happen.
While she had a very good voice, if she was on the radio I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between her and a hundred other singers. If I heard Haley, Casey (musically gifted), Paul (musically gifted), and Scotty on the radio, I would be able to discern their voice instantly. They are unique, and that is why they are still on the show. Beauty pageant personalities and voices are way too 2005. I'm starting to think the American public isn't as dumb as I once thought because these unique voices and musical talents are being rewarded by staying on the show. It's a trend that started a few seasons ago and continues.
And the show will never be the same after the Adam Lambert season. And the judging panel is desperately missing Simon Cowell. He made the show.
The guru is out.