31. Michael (#14) - I caught that too. Later that night I also heard somewhere that he said he wanted out. My guess is that either the stress is getting to be too much, or he's rethinking his career plans a little. Either way, I think he'll be happier off the show.

Sometimes too much fame too soon is worse than the long struggle to get to the top.

Posted at 10:47AM on May 7th 2008 by GrannyJ

32. Twit. 420 twit.

Posted at 10:47AM on May 7th 2008 by rudewaitress

33. I'd like to take that Goddamn hair and wrap it around his neck

Posted at 10:51AM on May 7th 2008 by MGM KID

34. He'll do just fine. Word is out that he's already had some interest from a couple of indie outfits. He's not AI material. He's too real and tough to package. And good for him.

Posted at 10:52AM on May 7th 2008 by Laurinda

35. Yep...after reading the comments, I think Jason is bombing on purpose...wants to go home.

He has probably already seen the 'behind scenes' rat race and cold shoulder of the stardom world, and the potential huge contracts involved, etc....and doesn't like it. He most likely just wants to perform small gigs here and there, make a comfortable living off of a CD or two, and that is about it.

Posted at 10:53AM on May 7th 2008 by Niribu12

36. Just wait and see... Jason is staying and the tina turner want a be is going home... the 3 boys will be in the top 3.

Posted at 10:54AM on May 7th 2008 by nomowirehangers

37. PERFECT SOLUTION FOR JASON!!!:

After the show, make a couple of CD's, market them (since now he has the exposure), and Join a cruise ship somewhere to perform his gigs. That way, he can still do what he loves to do, see the world and hang around the islands making a comfortable living. I'm sure he and his touring fans would love it. A win win situation for all. He can then be himself without all the hoopla pressure from the down and dirty, back biting stardom world that exists with bigger contract deals.

Posted at 10:57AM on May 7th 2008 by Niribu12

38. Yeah......he'll be a big hit at your local coffeehouse. At least there he can make up the words as he goes along.

Posted at 10:57AM on May 7th 2008 by Hardwood22

39. He's not even a lounge singer. Coffee shop or off-beat twenty-something bar would be his best bet.

Posted at 10:57AM on May 7th 2008 by JT

40. Its time for him to go--he actually lasted longer than he should've and he needs a haircut badly. If he doesn't go tonight, then i have to admit that the show is rigged and there's no way they can tell me any different and i will never watch the show again.

Posted at 11:00AM on May 7th 2008 by Rwl1516

41. Or maybe at home with a karoke machine.........the windows and doors locked.........that way the neighbors won't complain!!

Posted at 11:00AM on May 7th 2008 by Hardwood22

42. Hard to say what's on this fellows mind. He's got the talent, he's got a unique look, but he just doesn't seem to want it all like the rest of them. He comes from a very humble background and to be on the show gave up some very important charity work that his group of friends are now taking part in. Maybe he's thinking that to win or to make it big on AI that his whole world and whole way of thinking and being able to do the things far more important to him will be lost because he'll be trapped for God knows how long with the long arm of control that AI contractually has on the contestants. I'm not sure if he'll be gone tonight. I honestly think he wants to leave and get it over with, but his fans might deliver otherwise. Either way, all the best to him and I hope what ever happens leads him to the things he wants the most.

Posted at 11:04AM on May 7th 2008 by donbear

43. #31...MANY OF US DO LOVE HIM! And what you said, makes all the sense in the world, as to why I think this whole big Hollywood business scene is not really for him. I think he is realizing that now. His values and beliefs often don't mix well in showbiz, but now that he has exposure, and even if he doesn't win AI (which is most probable), he will do well, just singing on a smaller level and making a comfortable living at it, if he still chooses to.

When he joined AI, he probably didn't clearly see all the challenges of the cold world of big business.

Posted at 11:04AM on May 7th 2008 by Niribu12

44. Jason is a mediocre muscian. He should have been voted off several people back , which is a shame cause they deserved to still be there and he didnt! His performance last night was so sub par and those that went before him were so much better. But the others will do great without being in the final three, but it just irks me that he did that last night. He blew it, weather it was intentional or not, it was not a good performance and if you are forgetting words to your songs down to the wire,, you dont need to be there. Im sure he will do fine singing somewhere doing his own thing too, but he doesnt have much personality so we shall see. And if he did blow it on purpose, how stupid is that? I think he just plain forgot the words,, nerves you know, and you have to have good nerves to be a performer. He just doenst act like he cares. Something he needs to work on. Im still praying for little shy,,,,shes the best,,, Archeta is too young and is boring, hes good ,but Im just not feeling it from him due to his age and lack life experiences. David Cook is great too, but Im really hoping for Shy, she really really wants it, she sure has come a long way and is very talented! To get this far they are all winners no matter how you slice it tho!

Posted at 11:07AM on May 7th 2008 by COOCOCACHOO

45. I actually know jason he's from where I live...I think he is way more talented than idol has made him out to be. I don't neccesarily think idols genre of music is right for him. He is not your typical cookie cutter broadway singer that idol wants. I am sure it is hard for him to pick out a song from the themed nights they have. I actually think it would benefit him more not to win idol, and be stuck with the contract they will give him to sing crappy music. In previous seasons contestants that don't win have come out ahead..(chris daughtry)

Posted at 11:08AM on May 7th 2008 by rae