Two hours. I sat through two hours of that dribble only to see.... NO ONE get kicked off. Cheap! Cheap!

I can honestly say that I will have no problem waiting until Idol's next telethon. It's great they raised money and awareness that there are a lot of problems in this world (duh), but perhaps they should stick to what they do best - producing the top reality television program. Leave the fundraising up to the pros.

If I have to pick a highlight from the evening, I'm going with Ellen Degeneres who not only gave $100,000 of her own money (I knew I always liked her) but challenged her rich friends to do the same. That's how it's done. 

As for that lame ending, you not only scared the bejesus out of Jordin (how could she be sent home so soon?) but left the rest of us very, VERY unsatisfied. Let's get back to business next week, guys.

P.S. The next time you want to devote your attention to a cause, go the extra mile to educate your target audience. Africa is a vast continent. While some people live very poorly, others live very well. Focus your attention on one specific area (malaria vaccination, AIDS education, malnurishment) and see that your money does some good in an area that really needs it. Let the people know exactly where their money is going.