Maybe everybody was thrown by the early switch to daylight saving time?

Most shocking of all: No Cory the Warm-Up Comic!

But just a bit.

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Also: More commentary from Chikezie!

Before I knew it, it was just a minute before airtime.

Lil Rounds sang first, and I caught the judges talking through parts of her introductory video package.

Well, save for Kara.

face whenever he tried to natter with her.

Clearly, Ms. DioGuardi doesnt quite understand how things work in her new clique.)

celebrating his 21st birthday.

(Johnny D. even checked his ID to be sure.)

Only later when Megan Corkrey announced it on air did we learn that C.J.

OK, it was probably just me.

(Id seen Gokeys dancing atthe Top 13party last Thursday, and last night was a distinct improvement.)

My guess: Dude, were liking this dude this week, right dawg?

fan-made signs in the audience.

(The count: Two for Anoop, and one each for Danny, Jasmine, and Alexis.)

Adam Lambert, however…well, jeebus, where to start?

That said, Paulas praise wassoover-the-top effusive that it caused Chikezie to wonder out loud, Is shecrying?

No, she just always sounds like she is.

Chikezie leaned over to me and whispered, Which ones Megan?

The one with the tattoos down her arm, I answered, who sang Rockin Robin.

Chikezie made a stank face.Seriously?Theyre joking, right?

No, Chikezie, no they werent.

While youre at it, who stood out for you last night?

Were you impressed by what you saw of Dannys dancing?

Did you agree that Alexis was merely good, not great?