Top 9: Scott MacIntyre, just the way he is

OK... here it goes. He's got a good voice but... its the same thing week after week.

What happens when you cross the memory of James Brown with a white guy...that HAIR. Finally, a performance I didn't wince at. He was OK...and, that makes it his best performance to date.

He always sounds one step above karaoke. I feel like he will not last much longer.

He redeemed himself with that performance ..... can't wait for Adam!!

Scottie, I thought this was way better than ANY of your other performances.

Not a fan and the song sounded like a death dirge. Ponderous. Some good licks, but couldn't wait for him to finish.

I loved it.. I thought he did great and has been my favorite tonight by a mile..

Loved it!!!!!

I like the idea of what he sung but I don't think he executed it very well. For instance, I'd love it if he would hit all the notes. I can't believe I didn't hear one of their favorite words: pitchy.

I wasn't blown away. He's not an American Idol. Nice guy though.

He is sooo boring. He did nothing different from original - which would normally be unanimously panned. Don't get him at all.

Yuk. Get rid of the sympathy people and admit he stinks. And that smile, - makes my stomach turn.

yeah you go scott

For some reason...everyone is weak tonight.....what's up?

Totally agree with the initial comment.

Boring. He's nice, but I can't even remember any of the songs he sang on previous shows.

He was ok, a little slow. It would have been better if he picked up the tempo just a bit. It is hard to tell if he missed lyrics or if it was intentional when they cut all the songs down to a minute and a half or so.

He always sounds the same. I think he's just skating by.

It was very good.

Someone who will have a career after this show that will last more than 5 minutes...

I loved it and think he is awesome

...on a more positive note, isn't this the first time in a few weeks that he chose a male song?

I thought Scott did a great job. I like him because he's genuine. Go Scott!

This guys is just not the great singer the judges are touting him to be. I really think they are overcompensating for him due to his "challenge," as Paula put it tonight. He's not that good...his vocals are not nearly as good as several of the earlier cast that was sent packing weeks ago. I just don't see why this guy is still around.

Sight "challenges" or not, he's gotta go and should have been gone many weeks back.

Stop being afraid to hurt his feelings and give it to him straight...he can take it.

If he wasn't getting the "sympathy" vote for being blind, he'd have been gone a long time ago.

There, I said it.

My vote has nothing to do with Sympathy but has to do with whether I would buy there record after the show..

I think Scott is great and deserves to be there more than others in the top 9.. like Matt, or Megan.. They both were horrible..

This is our next American Idol for sure. The others need to go home now.

Why is it boring for some to play the piano and sing? I think playing the piano and singing demonstrates musical ability. He may not be the best, but he does have genuine talent.

When the Judges say it was his best performance yet, they just mean it was better than his other lousy performaces. That doesn't meanit was good!

I don't vote for him for a "sympathy" vote – give me a break! I vote for him because he can actually sing – unlike those who choose to scream during a song. He is talented and has a great voice. Ever tried playing a piano and singing at the same time? It isn't easy.

He has to go. Not in the same league as the other singers.

I loved scott's performance tonight....definitely one of his best.

A Big fan...You're correct that Matt and Megan need to go, but the only career Scott will have will be on a cruise ship...and I;m not sure they would take him! Get serious....he's just not Idol materiaL..first you need to be able to SING!!!

You are right.. Scott is not in the same league as the other singers on American Idol..

He is much better and like I said earlier will have career after this show. He is very talented and actually sang he song.. I found most of the contenstants spent there time on stage, screaming vs singing.. Nice to see some of them are actually are singing

I can name a few that should go home after tonights performances and Scott was not one of them

GO Scott Go!!

Mona.. if you are going to insult me please come up with something original

And sorry Scott can sing. and he is far better than a cruise ship. I am entitiled to my opinion.. and come up with my own thoughts.. Thank-you

I like Scott and think he was in the top 3 this week..

There was some really bad performances this week..

Scott definitely stepped it up tonight. I didn't like his other performances.

Maybe next week he will sing "We Can Make the World a Whole Lot Brighter" Brady Bunch version.

He's such a cornball...Please no more Scott.

Seriously- can you imagine this guy being played on the radio?! Not a chance. While it was his best performance to date, it still was a piano bar/cruise ship performance. And when you saw the end-of-show retrospective, and compared him to Danny, Adam, and Kris, his lack of originality was painfully obvious.

For me, Billy Joel = completely boring.

Scott continues to be one of my favourites! Listen, Stevie Wonder-Ray Charles most certainly had great careers sitting behind a piano or a key board, and I honestly beleive that Scott can make it into their league in the future! I love his charisma, passion, honesty and confidence!
Scott, do not change who you are and know that I am only one of many fans who enjoys watching you in this competition!
We all know that you do not have to be the winner to make your mark (i.e.- Jennifer Hudson), but Scott you continue to give it all you have and I have full confidence that you have a shot at winning this! Why not!!!!!

Please stop screaming all your songs, Scott. That was an awful rendition of a classic Billy Joel number .. something is wrong with Paula for sure – but we all knew that already ..

I disagree with the poster who said "He did nothing different from original..." Not true...Scott sucked the life out of a great Billy Joel song. Bye now...

Scott has a great career in a lounge bar. He does not belong on this show. Nice guy, but boring and can't sing well.

I think that Scott is extremely talented, and I believe taking on Billy Joel was very brave. His performace tonight rocked! Challenge or not, he is an amazing guy who has a beautiful voice! Go, Scott!

Scott always shows so much passion when he sings. I think with the Billy Joel song you could see that. He belongs on stage, playing piano and singing. I know he gives me and my family such inspiration. GO SCOTT!!

I was disappointed in almost everyone's choice of songs tonight. I don't get it...they could choose any song they wanted and Scott chose a Billy Joel song from a good 30+ years ago? I am 58 years old and loved that song way back then...it's still a nice song after all these years, but come on...these are young kids, could they not come up with something a little more current....there are many great artists out there today. Who advises these kids on their choices anyways??

The guy has to go....

I like Scott, but he's way out of his league here.

I think we've all had enough of this guy. He's as boring as Lil Round bottom. Yeah he's blind, that sucks, but come on, he's done, put a fork in him. Gone this week or next.

I thought his performance was dreadful and I can't wait for him to go home.

The thing I like the most about Scott, is that he is not a fake. He is who he is. He is very talented. People need to get off the "the sympathy bad wagon". Get over it already! Scott really does have fans who dont care that he is a bit challenged than others. We dont see his disability, we see his ability! Keep it up Scott! I can see Scott having a very successful career in music.... regardless of what you nay-sayers post! I would definetly buy his music.

Other's I liked tonight .... Danny, Adam and Chris (not a big Chris fan... but I liked his song choice tonight) . Favorite girl singer tonight... Red. But Scott gets my votes....

I have absolutely dreaded each of his performances when they came up and tonight was no different. Who told this poor guy he could sing in the first place? Love the piano, love the simplicity he sings with and I know he's trying & having fun, but come on, gimme a minute of fingernails on chalkboard any day!

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

If he wasn't blind, he wouldn't even have made it to Hollywood. If the judges had any guts, they'd just tell him the truth. This guy is horrible.

Scott seems like a really great guy but he is just not up to par with Idol. I appreciate the good-hearted people who vote for him out of sympathy, but every week that he gets to stay, a talented, deserving contestant has to go home. Alexis Grace was a true talent. It's time to let this guy go.

I agree completely with Susan about the song choices. They are young kids and so should have a more current selection .. leave the classics alone!!!

I love scott i think he will go far but not on this show.He will do great after the show ends and the tour.

This was the best performance of the night?? The judges must have been listening to their Ipods of Billy Joel. Sorry Scott, but this was not even close to being good or original.

I'm sorry, but Scott is awful. Just awful. His voice is not good- I mean, he would be fine in a hotel lounge or something but there is no way he is anywhere near good enough to have gotten even into the top 30, never mind 9. He seems like a nice kid and I wish him well, but I wish him to do well elsewhere.

theres nothing great about this guy...many blind performers have had successful careers..the difference between them and him...they had something different..something that makes you look past the blindness...stevie wonder and ray charles..they had that something that kept you interested and listening...scotts performances are boring and predictable...him being blind has kept him in the competition...i hope he's enjoying his ride...saddly it wont be a long one...and i genuinely hope i get to eat my words someday

LOVE HIM! I will for sure vote for Scott! Great Job!

To me, he sounded a bit flat in parts.
Much better than last week, but overall, he's kinda boring.

Scott is phenomenal. I think he is incredibly talented. That voice reminds me of the Carpenters. I think he is too good for this generation, he is too classy for them. I am 37 but I know what is good. He is timeless. Wake up America.

He missed some of the Lyrics and he can't really sing that well... he is simply getting the sympathy vote for being somewhat blind. He should be in the bottom 3 standing next to Megan and LiL Round.

What was Scott's "challenge" that Paula kept talking about? His voice? His bad hair?

Easily his best performance... but that's not saying much. Seems like a great guy but needs voice lessons. Voice not strong enough to make it to the end.

He is so sharp when he sings it hurts.

Talented guy, but not a great singer. I didn't enjoy listening to him.

I do believe he has talent, but i don't see him making it to the finals.

Scott easily has the most talent of this season's contestants. <3 Billy Joel too.

I hope this comment doesn't offend anybody, but Seriously? If you just close your eyes and listen... Scott just does not sound good! Is it the disability card or what? Noooooo.... Stevie Wonder last week was the real deal. Close your eyes and just listen.

His smile looks like Poindexter from Revenge of the Nerds. He's got talent, he's a good singer...................just not good enough to win. The sympathy points are what got him this far but that's running out of steam.

Scott and Lil need to go, Matt is in top three in my opinion

Even if somebody slapped some sunglasses on him and cut off the mullet he would still have a marginal voice that couldn't sell 100 copies of any original music. Its time to go.

Was it just me, because I think he is terrible. Who cares if he's blind, he is not a good singer

Nice guy but BORING!

Scott is a very gifted performer. CLOSE YOUR EYES while you listen to him. His CD's could sell.

Being a non-sighted performer, he needs coaching (which AI has not provided) on performing 'sighted'

Y'all are not connecting with him becuase he is not making eye contact with you. Seriously, it's body language 101.

Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles solved it with sunglasses.

Scott just needs to learn how to connect with his audiences visually even though they can't see him. It DOES matter.

Outside of that, his voice is amazing. He is always on key.

Enough already! It's time for him to go home...no one needs to be reminded of his "challenge". This is a singing contest not a sympathy contest!

He looks better BUT his hair is STILL TOO BIG!

Thank you! Right on the money. This guy is BORING with a capital B!

Pitchy, mostly flat, poor enunciation. How could the judges say that it was other than awful?

dude...your all cute and that...but honey it is time for you to boogie on home. you really seem like a nice person, but seriously Scott–you can't sing.

Scott remains absolutely nothing special. He's nowhere near as good as the other guys, and it's sad to say, but I do think he's getting a sympathy vote. If he wasn't, he'd have been out before they even got to Hollywood. "Challenges" make for good TV, and we must remember that Idol is a TV show, not a talent show.

He didn't miss any lyrics. You ought to know by now that they edit the songs down according to how much time each contestant gets that week. They rarely sing the whole song until the final weeks. I thought he did fine. Nice voice, good playing. Just not spectacular, but then, neither is anyone else on this show.

Scott...the first half of the performance sounded like an after hours at a hotel lobby the second half saved it and barely made it a good performance. Other than that, he's another one note samba and probably do better on cruise ships or a lobby lounge of an upscale hotel in a major city. Scott – inspiring character but you have run your course in this competition.

Adam hands down...

Listening to him takes me to another place...an early bird buffet at a retirement home. Scott is terrible. Did somebody actually compare him to Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder? Unbelievable.

This guy is a disgrace to every thing American Idol stands for. PLEASE get him off the show. I HATE him!

A Big Fan...you are delusional. Yes it takes talent to sing and play an instrument (any instrument) but Scott is just not a great singer. You probably liked Brooke White last year and she sucked too. I always muted her performaces because they were so bad. Scott is a very nice guy and has done a LOT while having an impairment, but he just isnt strong enough to be THE American Idol.
Also, you should really learn the difference between their and there–
Their – means belongs to them
There – means it is over there

Blind Greg Brady has to go!

I like him-he's not relevent and can't win however. Nice guy, good voice, odd song choices, and always sounds a beat too slow to me.

Scott...the pompadour hair, the mascara...I actually laughed out loud when the camera was on him. Then I went and got a snack. Still boring.

Faye is correct that he left out a lyric...the line he left out was:

"And I don't see you anymore"

Yes, I know its sick humor...but couldn't stop laughing!

Did anyone else notice that he skipped a large portion of the first verse???

Brilliant?! Genius?! I don't think so. I think he delivers the same performance every week, safe and never a stretch. I think he's a better piano player than singer. This week's performance of Billy Joel was the same arrangement and basically the same as Billy Joel's own and not executed nearly as well. I do think there is a sympathy vote going on. I will also be a "bad boy" here and suggest that his lack of sight might have something to do with his "safe", predictable, and boring performances–he's not Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles.

SEND HIM HOME!!!!!! HE IS NOT ALL THAT!!!

His eyes. Man can they get any wider?

scott SUCKED !!!!!! he has a BORING, MONOTONE, excruciatingly lounge singer like voice...... he plays the piano .... so what !!!! thumbs down.....

hey scott .... i sense there is a 'LOVE BOAT" career awaiting you................... glad i dont like cruises.....

Scott is a great singer and musician with a lot to offer but he needs to break free.

This was the FIRST performance I actually thought was half way decent. I can't believe he's still on the show!

FIRE THE HAIRSTYLIST!

Not to be rude, but I think the guy is getting a lot of love due to his being blind. if he had no disability he wouldn't still be here. I applaud his courage, but no way is he in the same league as the rest of the singers. he needs to go.

This guy has gotta go. Sorry that he's visually impaired, but don't think he can sing at all. I find watching him disturbing.

I am sorry, but Scott shouldn't even be in this competition. It's lame and dishonest that people like his voice and performances. People feel sorry for him because of his blindness. Yes, they do! It's a singing competition. His voice isn't even close to the others. This year I feel the singers are not as good as previous years. I love Alison's raw talent the best. Overall, pretty disappointed.

Boring, boring boring, booorrrriiiz.z.z.z.z.

You got to remember that not only does Scott sing without reading any notes he has to play the piano without reading any notes and I think he does an awesome job on both. Imagine if you were dealing with his challenges. He is an American idol and my choice to win the competition.

I find Scott truly dreadful, as Simon should have said. Would anyone go see him in concert or buy his CD?

Scott is a technical musician. He doesn't seem to have any understanding of the emotions that the songs are about.

He sings songs the way I imagine a computer would.

Scott is an original and sticks to the essence of who he is. His abilities far exceed his disability. He sees the world through his heart.

Scottie did better then he has during this whole show. My opinion, he should have left along time ago. He is just plain with his singing. He doesn't hit high notes (like lil rounds), he just opens his mouth and words comes out.

Scott should be nowhere near this competition. He simply is not a good singer and the only reason he is still there is because of sympathy votes. Come on, would you really buy a cd of his?

Nice guy – but BORING!!

Agreed. I am getting bored with Scott's piano man routine week after week.

Elevator Music.....sooooo boring!!

I don't think he missed any of the lyrics.. I believe that he chose to cut the song mid-verse instead of eliminating the second or third verse. It was a rough combo but I doubt he didn't know the song.

The judges need to get over his blindness already, and judge him for his performance! He's TERRIBLE!!!! He's a church singer, at best! And to top it off, I don't think he's a nice guy! I think he's a smart-a$$ who expects too much.

one word: Boring! Totally not Winner material. Does he have a special talent? Yes ofcourse he does but he doesnt fit in here.

A likeable guy, that is all he has going for him. He is dwarfed by all others in the competition voice-wise, except for Meghan who sounds like a drowning animal.

Dull, uninspired, untalented. Exit stage right!

Scott has a great voice but I feel he should be in a different competition–not in Idol. He sounds pretty much the same each week.
Kind of boring ......

Scott is awful – no creativity, boring, his schtick is OVER -

Why is everyone feeling sorry for the blind guy? He is no different from anyone else. Treat his singing that way. Im surprised he made it this far. He's ok but should have gone long ago.

He's Pat Boone reincarnated. (Is Pat Boone dead?)

OK, it was his best performance of the run...

BUT...

Was it original? "No"

Was it entertaining? I'd classify it "Mostly harmless"

Would I buy it? "Not in a million years"

Overall I'd class it as "Filler".

This guy is NEVER going to win Idol, and if he were to ever make a CD, I can't imagine who would buy it?

I really liked his performance! He's really good! Different than the others. His talent should not be overlooked! Amazing guy!!!!

Even if you are blind there is no excuse for looking like that. Or sounding like that.

Look I hate to be the politically un-correct person but someone has to say it...

I think he could get more votes if he would put some sunglasses on.

Scott needs to go, he is so boring. He really can't sing. It's so many songs he can sing at the piano, and if he does make it through today what kind of songs will he release????

I think he sounded the same as he did in previous weeks...very boring! He has a beautiful voice but there is not a variance in what he does, nothing exciting that will give you chills one minute and have you on your feet the next! Sorry!

Cocktail Lounge. And not even a classy one. Ugh.

Scott bores me every single week and the very next day I can't even remember what he had sung. He can be thankful that Megan and Anoop suck more than he does. At least he will have a few more weeks to hang around.

I like Scott, but he's kind of boring sometimes. Like Anoop, he won't get past Adam, Alison and Kris.

He's an average singer and very boring! I hope America is not voting for him just because he's blind...

boring.... as usual.

Scott was the man!!!

He did what Adam did last week and I never thought about it until afterwards which means it worked. I loved that piano playing and man this guy is one special artist. He has a really big talent and he can sing if he really want to when the song fits his voice. And his choice of a Billy Joel tune was 100% on the money. The right choice. Great voice and great talent..

Nice guy, but doesn't move me like the judges say he does. Boring to me too.

Scott – I love you!! I respect your talent as a piano player and singer. While I don't see you as the next American Idol – I would love to hear you sing anytime! I vote for you every week because I think you are better than some on there. Step it up a notch and knock the socks off us next time!!! Love the hair!

He's getting the sympathy votes unfortunately. It's time for him to go.

Nice choice Scott...what are you going to sing next week, Air Supply?

Send him home!! "Other door Scott ... no other door .... no that's the closet ... no a little to your left ... too far ... back a bit ... reach for it."

Scott is consistently boring and not as great of a singe as the other contestants. Time for him / Megan to go home already.

I'm sorry but he shouldn't have been in the top ten or even twelve. There were others more deserving who should have. I don't see artistry, or creativeness, or style with his singing. Hey people, enough with your sympathy. This is a talent show, and everybody should be treated accordingly.

Thanks Lita for your comments because they echo mine exactly!!!! "I’m sorry but he shouldn’t have been in the top ten or even twelve. There were others more deserving who should have. I don’t see artistry, or creativeness, or style with his singing. Hey people, enough with your sympathy. This is a talent show, and everybody should be treated accordingly."

I am so tired of this guy!!! He SUCKS!! If he weren't blind, he would have been gone long ago. And I am tired of sitting through the judges pity party for him. Half of his song tonight (year of birth songs) was so way off, and do you hear that he's indulgent or cabaret or karaoke or forgettable or that he hit notes that made your ears bleed? No. And of all of the contestants left, he deserves it the most. Blind or not. Enough special treatment.

YES! He so DOES need sunglasses...ok...we get it...he's blind...awesome...but he needs to cover his vacant "deer in headlights" look SOME times. I can't look at his blank goofy stare EVERY single week. If he was an amazing singer...maybe, but let's not keep him around based on pure sympathy people! It is what it is...he's blind, God bless him, and he's an OK singer. He needs a little style at this point and a new "do" and some shades...simply wouldn't hurt. That's all I'm sayin'!