By Leslie Gray Streeter This is gonna be a short one, because  the outcome is simple – Little Lacey Brown, let go because America apparently wasn’t thrilled with her version of “Ruby Tuesday.” For she did not change with every new day, and they’re not going to miss you. I love when the theme provides you with a nifty way to sing people off the show. I’m not all that sorry Lacey’s gone, although I thought that Andrew was gonna feel the fierce bump of the boot first. If he doesn’t get better, he’ll be following soon enough. I will note that I loved Simon’s trying to get serious with Seacrest about the weird uncomfortable moment between them Tuesday night when Seacrest got in Simon’s face about his criticism of Big Mike. Simon was totally right – it was uncalled for, crossed the line between host and judge, made the poor kid uncomfortable, and just ate up all the air time. Then again, they’ve

been pulling that crap for years, so why Simon suddenly tired of it now and started acting like he’s never been a party to any of these little squabbles is beyond me. Don’t get all superior now, Captain Judgery. I mean, you’re right. But changing the game and trying to shame Seacrest when he doesn’t appear to have gotten the memo is odd. I hope it ends here, because we’ve got 11 more people to get rid of, and it’s gonna be a looooong season if this keeps up. BTW: Psst, kids. That guy David Cook who won two years ago? You see him do ”Jumping Jack Flash?” That’s how you do a cover – confident, fun, engaged and in tune. That’s what you wanna shoot for. Thing is, he was that good while he was a contestant, and almost none of you are. That’s a problem.

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“American Idol” lets go of Lacey Brown!