Which good ones were eliminated?
I don't remember liking anyone they rejected. I felt bad for the girl whose boss flew her out, but she was terrible and didn't deserve to go through based on singing talent. The guy at the end with the "rock" voice tripped me out, and I agree with Jewel that he'd hurt his throat.
The only people I liked were the 'Shakira' girl, the Navy guy who did "Bless The Broken Road" (that has become a real standard already despite not much crossover play), and the girl who did that Deana Carter song (terrible song choice, but she seemed to have a good voice).
Paula has said interviews that she wasn't as "nice" in these auditions as she has been.