So the Final 12 have finally been decided—and many may be shocked by those who fell by the wasteside.  TV Envy did predict the loss of Kinnick Sky and Will Makar, but we can’t say that we’re surprised about the loss of Ayla Brown and Gedeon McKinney. 

Ayla’s rendition of ‘Unwritten’ was definitely questionable, but we thought that her likeable personality and basketball alter-ego would make her a fan favorite.  Based on last night’s performance alone, though, the viewers made the correct choice.  Despite some questionable notes, Melissa McGhee’s performance did surpass Ayla’s.

As for Gedeon McKinney—one can only guess that his ‘record of the world’ made a lasting impression in more ways than one.  By voting him off now, the viewers are spared 12 more weeks of his impressionist paintings.  TV Envy still thinks that Gedeon’s singing was better than Kevin Covais’, but overall it’s easier to tolerate a cute 16-year-old than a young man in an old body.

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