I'm really loving watching this competition and I just finished watching this weeks episode. I agreed with the top 3. I have to say this, however and I really don't like being negative. But it is such a huge disservice to the contestants and to the viewers to allow Penny to stay. She is the most unlikable person they've ever had on the show. As a matter of fact (and from my limited knowledge of her on a personal level) she is one of the most unlikable people...period. She's condescending, catty, disagreeable and rude. And what's infuriating is that when she's called out on it, she's unapologetic and justifies her behavior by saying she's simply being competitive and that the show is, after all, a competition. So while I'm sure her cooking skills will keep her on the show a little bit longer, I have to hope that the judges do the right thing and cut her loose. She's a blemish on the entire show, IMO.

It's my opinion that all the awards and accolades coming Taylor's way this year is no indication of talent. It's an indication that she's a phenomenon. She's struck a cord with the teeny boppers. She won't be the first or last. I can give you a long list of "pop" stars that went before her and most of them are long, long gone. Notice I said "pop" stars. I don't believe Taylor has any ties to country music and she'll flow wherever she makes the most money. That may sound cynical, but that's the nature of the business.

BTW...I saw Taylor in concert. I wanted to enjoy it, honestly I did. I went with an open mind. But it was sheer torture. She's aware that her vocal abilities are sorely lacking which is why, I believe, her shows are so theatrical. She's praying no one will notice. But of course...most children don't care if someone can actually sing.

Taylor uses the country genre as a tool - a stepping stone. I predict that in another 3 years...she'll have bid country music adios.