They are both young, fresh kids, and should go far. I hope Lauren takes a rest, she could permanently damage her vocal cords if she doesn't. Jordan Sparks also was only 16 and she had vocal problems too. They are pushed to the limit and it's not good sometimes to do that to 'children.'
The entertainment except for one was good, and I too enjoyed seeing Sir Tom Jones. But that Lady GaGa should be run out of town on a rail for that sleazy show in front of an audience full of youngsters. VERY INAPPROPRIATE. But then a lot of TV is as I have a big problem with swearing around children, especially. Even the runoff contestants were minors.