Wow. My daughter lives in Ithaca and she just texted me that a tornado touched down 1/2 mile from her house. She slept thru it. She didn't even have a clue until one of her co-workers from the radio station called to make sure she was OK. Wow.
I think it was the prior weeks of ballads. Good voice, but very boring. No personality....thus, little connection. Actually, came across as a little bit pompous. Just my opinion.
interesting little tidbit from TMZ:
http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/23/american-idol-contestants-move-out-house-hollywood-hills-mansion-ghost-spiders-leaking-haunted/