Uh oh. Fantasia, who was getting big praise for her performances of “The Color Purple,” has missed 50 performances since April, an average of more than one a week. She is technically obligated to do eight performances a week.

According to The New York Post,, Fantasia’s out a lot because she’s simply not up to the grueling Broadway schedule.

Well, she is done next month. I wonder what her next step will be?

Here’s Kat McPhee with Atlanta’s Ne-Yo and Vanessa Hudgens entertaining the prez at the Christmas in Washington special aired on TNT last week. Has Pres. Bush ever said he watched “Idol”? Would he even know who Kat McPhee is?

First, it’s the opener, where she sings a bit of “This Christmas.” As always, Kat looks great!

And here’s the closer where she sings “O Come Ye Faithful.” She actually sings this one pretty well but dials back from hitting the BIG note at the end for whatever reason. Pres. Bush looks impressed!

Meanwhile, if you are between ages 10 and 15, “Idol Camp” is back next summer, this time in San Bernardino instead of Massachusetts. Details to apply are here.

And “Gone Country,” the CMT show which features non-country acts trying to be country (including Diana DeGarmo) debuts January 25 at 8 p.m.

Plus, Jordin Sparks is due to sing the National Anthem for next month’s Super Bowl.