Ellen, My whole family is so taken with Josiah and his music...he's captured our hearts. I'm a 41 year old mom and my kids are 8 and 11. So, that just tells you true talent transends the ages... because we ALL love him. Never seen an artist so honest and pure. I've been keeping up with him through his myspace page and his new update posted says that he's meeting with record companies soon. WoW! You helped put this kid well on his way and I know he'll be forever grateful and so will his fans. Can't wait to hear when he's touring and signed to an indie label...and to hear the CD. No matter how often I listen to his music, it still gives me chills. Please have him on again. Thanks again, Ellen. Stay cool, Josiah.

this kid is truely amazing, and so are you ellen; you saw that bursting talent that so many others have reacted to, and have actually given josiah the break he needs and deserves.

My mum and I have been watching Idol from all the way over in australia, and let me tell you, I just about fell off my chair when I saw josiah on your show and got to hear that amazing voice of his once again! we were so devestated when he didn't get through, his voice and sound are truely unique; like a breath of fresh air.

I wish josiah the best for what is sure to be a very successful carer ahead. We'll be following him close from down under!

much love, tarlee -australia

thanks so much ellen for having josiah on the show! i could tell AI wasn't the place for him but we were still sad to see him not get into the top 24. My husband and I are big fans of his incredible talent and we wish him the best we hope he goes far!!! THANKS FOR MAKING THAT POSSIBLE ELLEN!!!

I LOVE YOU JOSIAH!!!
Your soooo talented and awesome.
I almost cried when u got eliminated on Idol.
If I was a judge? I'd TOTALLY put you through.

Dear Ellen,

My wife watches your show between work so I know a bit about you. The moment I saw Josiah on American Idol in his car (his home)), and heard his voice, I knew Josiah was going to capture your heart, and some how take care of his future. It actually brought a tear or two to my eyes.

I told my wife, that and she just looked at me funny. You're an Angel, and I'm now your biggest FAN.

Dan

You know Ellen, I am a fan of American Idol and I was truly upset that Josiah was voted off. But I was really happy that he was on your show yesterday (2-19-08). I enjoyed seeing his performance. He is such a talented young man and he will go very far....

Thank you Ellen for sharing Josiah with us. I'm 17 years old and after my mom got me to watch Josiah singing Grace Kelly in Hollywood I was going to be a first time Idol viewer. I guess I will have more time on my hands now. As a teen in todays world, AI just seems so "old fashioned". Kids dont enjoy listening to 1970's songs. Kids enjoy Coldplay, Radiohead, Panic at the Disco and Fallout Boy. Josiah fit the teen music needs perfectly. It's a shame that AI didnt want to expand their horizions and get more teens to watch.

I have purchased all of Josiahs songs and will go anywhere to see him perform. He's made me a fan and I guess I can thank AI for that - and for the extra fee time. xo

Ellen Rock! Fo Sho!

Dear Ellen,

I also want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for reacting so quickly to Josiah Leming's loss on American Idol..... I was truely effected by his loss..... and I'm so greatful to you that he didn't fall through the cracks. Please, Please, Please keep me informed on his progress....... I Just Love You Both!

ELLEN! YOU HAVE TO START A FUND TO GET HIM AN 'RV' SO HE CAN STILL TRAVEL AROUND THE US AND PERFORM WITH SPACE TO PUT ALL THE INSTRUMENTS YOU GAVE HIM.. SERIOUSLY, HE'S GONNA HAVE TO SLEEP ON TOP OF THE KEYBOARD! I BET A LOT OF PEOPLE WOULD HELP!

Josiah touched us at our house. He was our hopeful for AI. Just wasn't the same without him. A lot of the guys who made it were very boring last night. They definitely made a mistake. But thanks Ellen for giving him a chance to shine. He's brillant.