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2/12: Hollywood round, Jessica Sierra & one-hour results shows the norm
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After years of resisting the temptation of padding the results shows from 30 minutes to an hour, “Idol” has taken the apple and bitten hard. This year, every results show will be an hour long. They have improved the results show last year by adding more outside entertainment but still, it’s five minutes of news and 55 minutes of filler.
Two factors why this is happening: the results show ratings actually were up last year from 2006 while the performance night numbers were way down. And the writers’ strike means Fox doesn’t have that much in the till to fill the time anyway. And a bonus third factor: “The Return of Jezebel James,” a sitcom originally set to debut after “Idol” results next month is so bad (I’ve seen the first two episodes), I wouldn’t blame them if they just buried it and buried it fast on Friday nights and not even bother giving it an “Idol” lead in.
Meanwhile, Tmz.com reports that Jessica Sierra is no longer with baby. That’s probably a good thing.
Onto the show. And honestly, it is indeed a more talented crew. Some genuinely good singers got cut. I had a few early favorites. Michael Lee Johns impressed me. So did Asia’h Epperson. And I really fell for David Hernandez. I’m also fans of David Archuleta, Brooke White and Syesha Mercado. I was disappointed that Kristy Lee Cook needed to go back to “Amazing Grace.”
Overall, we heard 14 of the spoiler 24. (Atlanta’s Alex Lushington was only seen in passing and not heard.)
The set up is different from year’s past. All 164 get to sing solo and either get a free pass to day three or a second chance.
First up is chaste, nonsmoking, non-R-rated movie watching Brooke White. She’s also very talented, a warmth to her that Simon describes as evoking of “Carly Simon” behind her keyboard. (Yes, they can play instruments!). Honestly, I liked her more this time than when I saw her in auditions.
Then we see a bunch of people who have problems.
Lorena Pinot hits lots of bad notes doing Shania Twain. Amy Flynn hits a really bad note and is gone for now. Leo Marlowe went from “memorable” to “forgetable” in 30 seconds. Alisha Dixon, with guitar, hits massive bad notes. “It’s like angry girl in the bedroom screaming on the guitar,” Simon said. Micheal Sanfilippo wasn’t bad but the guitar didn’t help him either. Alyssa Coco, with the keyboard, had to give up on the keyboard. Shawn Barrowes was more about his keyboard than the vocals. Jake Mellema goes behind a drum set and sings “Hooked on a Feeling.” I kind of liked the guy but Simon pilloried him: “It was a horrible horrible song choice… there was absolutely nothing redeeming about it except we stopped it early.”
David Hernandez was deeply impressive. Wow! I love this guy! “Idol” gives him a lot of time. He has soul, looks and stage presence. “I loved it from note one,” Randy said. “Very very very comfortable up there,” Simon said.
Amanda Overmyer, the goth nurse who the judges liked (but I didn’t), was in a nasty car accident a week earlier but is well enough to perform. She seems like a lesser version of some of the better “Rock Star: Supernova” gals. But the judges still like her. “An artist like you can be big again,” Randy said. “Fantastic,” Paula said. “You have to learn some light and shade with your voice or it could be monotonous,” Simon said. But she goes straight to the final round.
Then there were the folks who forget lyrics. Buck Smith of Kingsland, GA can’t recall the words to “Stuck in the Middle With You.” Cardin McKinney has a great voice but messes up the words. Natashia Blach blanks out.
Ghaleb Emachah, the ladies man from Venezuala with the strong accent, seems overrated to me. Is he really that sexy? He sounds horrid, too. And that’s an understatement. “It was incredibly corny. I thought it was terrible,” Simon said. Paula is truly disappointed, crestfallen.
On day two, Josiah Leming (the guy who lived in his car above) is kind of cool opting behind the keyboard. He misses a few notes but captures Mika’s “Grace Kelly” with grace. “You’re cool,” Randy says, aping me. “This is the one I’m going to remember,” Simon said. He’s hard to forget. But I don’t recall him being part of the final 24. Too bad.
Danny Noriega is good. I didn’t think he was great, though. He is cute. Ramiele Malubay possesses some serioius soul and she’s adorable. Carly Smithson (Hennessy), our Wall Street Journal gal, is still a bit overstylized for my taste but I can understand why she breezes through. (Her Irish accent seems quite muted now.) Then our former Atlantan and Australian Michael Lee Johns is a tour de force. channeling Jim Morrison and even getting Randy to sing along. He is a player to be reckoned with!
David Cook has warmth in his voice that superseded the rough edges but I’m not loving it. “You have nice range, nice tone,” Randy said. “I wasn’t crazy about it. The minute you lose that guitar, you’ll be vulnerable,” Simon said. I tend to agree with Simon.
Robbie Carrico, a hirsute spoiler 24 I don’t think we’ve seen before, sounded great doing that crappy Bryan Adams song with some rocker ‘tude. We only get a few seconds of him though. Then it’s on to Jessica Brown, who looks a bit rough and has a rather unmemorable voice. Perrie Cataldo is a bit over the top. Ditto with Syesha Mercado, a spoiler 24. Colton Berry(below), another spoiler 24, is impressive for the three seconds we hear.
Kyle Ensley, the geeky politico wannabe, is a bit wobbly vocally but he has a lot of verve. The crowd eats it up. “I surrender,” Simon said. “What show is this?” Randy said. “A little corny,” Paula said. “It was abysmal,” Simon later noted. Simon walks away when Paula notes his “spirit.”
There were no cuts the first two days. Forty eight made it to round three. The remaining 116 have to try again. Part two, they only get a few seconds a capella.
Single mom Suzanne Toon does “Summertime” is just okay. Perrie Cataldo, single dad, is back. He wasn’t bad but not great. Close call for me. Both go home.
Amy Flynn, the abstinance preaching dance captain, has a vocal coach who made it to Hollywood season four. She tries out a Taylor Dayne song she just learned. It was good. Not amazing. And she fails. The gal who got into the nasty car accident gets cut (Kala Hatfield something or other). So is Angelica Puentes, who wanted to make her dad proud.
Kristy Lee Cook, a favorite with her “Amazing Grace” in the early auditions, didn’t cut it in the first round and goes back to “Grace” during her second round. Then there’s delightful Jeffrey Lampkin, part of the brother-sister team. l really enjoy this dude. Then there’s the ultimate in sob stories: Angela Martin, whose daughter is sick and her dad just died (they don’t say how he was killed. She did a great job, lots of depth and emotion. But she gets ousted while Jeffrey makes it, along with Kristy Lee Cook.
There are about 64 people left and 50 will make it. They get three background singers.
David Archuleta, the 16 year old prodigy, gets into “Heaven” and he has a truly pure voice. This kid is going to get votes! “That was the bomb, the best I heard yet,” Randy said. “You’re a gem,” Paula said. The top 24 are definitely in his sights.
Kyle Ensley (above) does a passable Josh Grobin but it’s a competitive field this year. “I thought that was a good little audition,” Simon said. He gets a surprising yes.
Jeffrey Lampkin (right) botches his audition. Awww… That’s a serious bummer! Joey Catalano has a migraine. We’ve never seen him before. He’s pretty good but gets a no. Again, more proof that talent is definitely better than last year.
Syesha Mercado snuck through up to this point and she’s ill, her voice, as Ryan said, “strained and tired.” Wow. She’s outstanding! She can barely talk. “You are one to watch in this,” Randy said.
We’re back to Michael Lee Johns, the Australian. And bizarrely, “Idol” credits him to “Buckhead, GA.” (There is a Buckhead, GA but not where he lived.) He hasn’t lived in Buckhead for at least three years. He goes for “Bohemian Rhapsody” and rocks it. “Best auditon of the day,” Simon said.
Then Carly Smithson Hennessy again. She was allergic to her dog and that was hurting her voice. They still haven’t referenced her MCA Records past. She picks Carrie Underwood’s “Alone.” It works. I like her much better this time. But you can tell she’s a pro, not raw in the least. That could annoy some folks. “That was a very good song choice for you,” Simon said. She’s through!
Asia’h Epperson(above) has great personality and R&B voice. She’s a spoiler 24 for good reason. “Your best auditon by a mile!” Simon said.
Annoying beauty queen Brooke Helvie picks Simon’s favorite song “Unchained Melody.” She misses the high note. Simon oddly says yes while Randy says no. Then— Paula says no! When does that ever happen?
Josiah’s the last performance. He is very stressed. They loved him the last audition. What will happen now? He doesn’t connect with the band so he goes purely acapella with “Stand By Me.” He seems on the verge of tears while singing. I’m not sure I liked it. “That to me was your worst performance,” Randy said. “That was not good.” “That didn’t work for me,” Paula said. “If you’re going to dismiss the band, be certain you are going to deliver an unbelievable vocal,” Simon said. “You lost a little bit of your charm.” All three judges still give him a yes given his past performances.
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By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
Out of class early. If AI isn’t good for anything else it gets me out of class early because my professor loves the show.
By Deirdre
February 12, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this
The show has just started and I’m already VERY encouraged. Who’s that David guy??? Is he on the list, Rodney?
By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
D. if you are talking about the rocker guy that did the Bon Jovi song he is on the list.
By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
Well there are actually 3 Davids on the list so whichever one you are talking about he probably made it.
By Deirdre
February 12, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
So far….This season is going to be great!!!
By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
Whats up with the blue tongues????
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 12, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Ryan’s “only four have made it through” was POORLY placed by the editor!!! They showed all BUT two in one line making it in addition to the two times there were two through… soooooo…
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 12, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
maybe they’re drinking blue gatorade or powerade?
By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
I thought maybe they were getting busy with a smurf.
By Deirdre
February 12, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this
The Aussie!!!! WOW!!!
But frankly folks…how are we gonna pick only 12 out of this group!?
One suggestion to the contestants…watch what you eat before you sing…a tongue of an unnatural color is distracting. :-)
By War Eagle (from home)
February 12, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this
D, I’m going to agree with you about the Aussie. He’s going to be tough
By Deirdre
February 12, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
All I can say is WOW!!!! The good ones are great! Night folks
By Mike S
February 12, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this
I am very impressed with this years people. There is a lot of talent.
Through all the Audition shows and now Hollywood week - there are still FOUR MALES on the top 24 spoiler list that we have not seen, although we did see 2 more David hernandez, and David Cook that are on the list and did not get thier auditions shown.
Josiah is NOT on the spoiler list and he got more airtime than anyone tonight. HMMM
I am going to reserve my comments to those singers on the Spoiler list.
MALES - I am really beginning to think that a male may win this year. David Archuletta, David Cook & David Hernandez were awesome, and Michael Johns was downright fantastic. Robbie Carrico, rocker whose Audition I loved, was also quite good. Colton Berry, Danny Noriega Were also good but not great to me. We only got a quick “cameo” from Chikeze Ezy with no singing - and we have yet to see Garrett Haley, Jason Castro, Jason yeager, or Luke menard AT ALL.
FEMALES - Brooke White and Amanda Overmeyer blew me away tonight, but I am with Simon in that Amanda is Awesome but she needs to show something outside the MAD ROCKER CHICK. Rumielle Mulabay and Asiah Epperson were also extremely good. I am not nearly as smitten with Carly Smithson as Simon is, she was good but is a screamer and everyone knows where I stand on that style. Kristy Lee Cook and Syesha Mercado were good, but both had thier issues. We saw nothing of Alaina Whitaker, Alex Lushington, Amy Davis, Kady malloy or Joanne Borgella tonight.
By Smooth
February 13, 2008 3:54 AM | Link to this
Meanwhile, Tmz.com reports that Jessica Sierra is no longer with baby. That’s probably a good thing.
Insensitive jerk
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this
I think it was a good idea for the producers to get away from the group singing this year. I never really liked it anyway.
Overall I am happy about what I have seen so far except there was no sign of Kady Malloy last night until the closing clips.
I’m not feeling Amanda Overmeyer yet.
The night seemed to focus more on the male contestants which is fine considering that the audition rounds put the spotlight on the ladies.
By AmyG
February 13, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Mushblog!!
Well, I have to say, I really enjoyed last night and think this year’s batch of singers is probably very good! I am glad, though, that they cut Ghaleb. I think his accent is very distracting and I think he is a bit too greasy to be sexy; but, what do I know? I’ve been with the same guy for 18 years (married for 8 1/2), but I do still like to look :-) I hope everyone has a really good day! Talk to you soon.
By Shaun
February 13, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
Good Morning All, I enjoyed the show last night, the singers were really good. My favorites are Rumielle Mulabay and Asiah Epperson, but I truly believe that David Hernandez will win it all. Mark it down!!! The first Latino Idol.
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this
Morning!
I agree with Amy. Last night’s show made me believe that this season is full of potential.
I loved (men) Michael Johns, David Hernandez, David Archuletta. Really liked David Cook and Robbie Corrico, was just ok with Danny and Colton although they were both very talented. I’m really looking forward to hearing the rest…hope we do.
The girls were good as well. Asia’h, Syesha and Rumielle. Brook and Amanda were good but I’ll get tired of Amanda quickly if that’s all she can do. Kristy Lee and Carly still have to convince me!
By flats
February 13, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Good morning all!!!!!!!5 DAYS TIL THE DAYTONA 500!!!!!!!WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS!!!24!!!!
By kellyfan
February 13, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Guys: The top four guys for me were the Aussie, David Hernandez, David Archuleta, and Josiah. I know Josiah’s last audition was a tad rough, but there’s something about him that really has me rooting for him. I’m aware he’s not on the spoiler list, but I’m also hoping that the list isn’t completely accurate.
Robbie Carrico – Only mention him ‘cause we did see his audition. He’s the one that reminded me of Kid Rock’s little surfer bro. :) Ghalib – Ok, I know I may not be the best judge, but no, he is not sexy.
The girls: I liked Rocker Nurse Amanda at her audition, but I get the feeling that she’s gotta make some changes or she’ll be a one-trick pony. At this point I don’t see her doing that well during the theme nights. Kristy Lee Cook – One of my early faves, but last night was a tad disappointing. Carly Smithson – Her version of Alone was good, but I didn’t completely love it. Sidenote: I know that it’s hard with so many past performances, but I really wish that contestants wouldn’t attempt songs that defined other Idols. I mean, really, even Rodney called it “Carrie’s Alone.” I thought it was a Heart song. ;)
All in all, I was pretty impressed with the level of talent. BUT where were Alaina Whitaker and Kady Malloy? Both were sorely missed!
By flats
February 13, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Good morning Eagle.
By flats
February 13, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
looks like they booted all the cry babies!!!the top 24 should be real good this year!!!DAYTONA 500 STYLE!!!!
By kellyfan
February 13, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
Oh, and btw: GOOD MORNING Y’ALL! HAPPY HUMP DAY! :)
By flats
February 13, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
Kurt Bush and Tony Stewart were placed on probation for 6 months yesterday!!!They might fight on HBO later this year!!!
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
When Michael Johns said he was going to do Bohemian Rhapsody…I thought, oh no…that’s a make or break song and it breaks more than it makes. I didn’t have to worry…it was great!
And once Syesha got her voice going, I was really impressed.
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
But I have to say, for the guys…if hair plastered to your head like you’ve been sleeping on it for three days and just got up, is the new style…YUCK! I hope the stylists get their hands on some of these guys.
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
Morning flats, I think we are in for a real show at Daytona this year with the new car. My teacher’s husband works for Sprint and he won an all expense trip to Daytona. Plane ride, hotel, VIP passes, Petty driving experience and all the fixins. They are not even NASCAR fans. I told her once she saw her first live race she would be hooked for life.
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
kf…I liked Josiah…I’m just a little concerned about his emotional state. He’s very young and needs to get his life together and try to reconcile with his family. Too many issues and he’s not handling them very well.
By linny
February 13, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
i think that’s why Josiah is not in the top 24…he needs to mature…but he’s GOOD, i’ll give him that! and about reconciling… we don’t REALLY know why he felt it was better to leave home and live in a car… so maybe not… but he DOES need to pull it together some!
ok, busy busy…so i’ll see you guys probably this afternoon! (that’s for you X, wouldn’t want you to miss me!)
peace :-)
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
I agree that Josiah is good…no doubt about that. As for reconciling with his family…or anybody who can help him…I’m still on that train. After spending 5 days with an uncomfortably ill 23 year old, my gut feeling is that living in a car is NOT a good thing. He needs help from someone and I hope he gets it.
By kellyfan
February 13, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
D, I completely agree there. I just wonder what drove him to live in his car. He seems like a really nice kid from what we’ve seen…hopefully, being on Idol will help him out somehow.
By linny
February 13, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
oh i definitely agree with that assessment, D!!! just not knowing what the “family” thing was, i don’t want to hold it against him that he left home even if it meant living in a car…
i think he must have read some Kerouac somewhere along the way and possibly heard tales of the old “hippy” days when musicians COULD just, so to speak, “ride the rails” and make music… those days are no longer here, but it’s almost as if he’s trying to make it happen that way… maturity is a definite need for that boy!
By Making Sense
February 13, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Maybe Josiah will become another one of those “rags to riches” stories. Did you know that Jewel also used to live in her car before she made a name for herself? Hmmm…I’m rooting for Josiah. He seems like a really good kid and genuine. As of right now though, my absolute favorite is David Archuleta. He’s just so adorable. I could eat him up!
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
LOL!! on Kerouac…how on earth did our parents survive the 60’s!!!!
I just YouTubed Michael Johns and that guy can sing!!!!! I think I’m in love! :-)
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
David Archuleta won Star Search when he was 12
By flats
February 13, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
LOL @ D!!!how’s mr hollywwod doing?
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
He’s slowly improving, greg and back at work.
I like David Archuleta a lot too. Making Sense is right…he’s just adorable and has a very good voice as well.
And, if the first good singing guy was David Hernandez….I’m a fan of his as well.
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Yep! I just YouTubed David Hernandez and he’s the one who may give the Aussie a run for his money.
By linny
February 13, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
isn’t it NICE to have actual SINGERS in the finals? back from round 1 of the assignments, gonna grab some lunch and head back out, thought i’d stick my nose into the blog for a moment…..aaaaaCHOOO! oops sorry!~¿@
seriously…. lotsa good guy singers, and some pretty good gal singers too… what will, as I believe D said earlier, make or break them is their presentation, along with what the editors/directors allow us to see in back stories and activity shots of the contestants over the next few weeks. I’m convinced that they can hype someone enough through those little bits and bytes and pieces and pictures to totally change an outcome! There is NO way to present a “pure” contest because of the subjective nature of editing!
later! y’all keep warm!!!
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
It’s freezing out there!!!!!
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Yea, the wind is brutal.
By flats
February 13, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
I hope all of yall stay warm and safe for the rest of the day…thanks again guys for being my friend.
By flats
February 13, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
Remember to dress in layers..have a safe warm day!
By flats
February 13, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Clemons took several shots to the butt..LOL!!!
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
I try to give everyone the benefit of ths doubt but when it comes to Clemens I just don’t believe him. If it was just his word against McNamee maybe but Andy Pettitte says he heard Clemens admitt to using Performance drugs.
And if he is lying he should get the same treatment as Bonds has received.
By linny
February 13, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
OK, that was weird, … i must have hit some strange combination of keys, not sure if it tried to post what i started or not…. anyway….
the problem I have with McNamee is “i saved these bloody, drug (steroid) laced syringes for YEARS just in CASE i might need them…”
HUH???
and hearsay evidence (Pettit SAYS he overheard Clemons say he’d taken…) is very very very tricky… did he hear ALL Clemons said, i.e., and i’m just making up an example this is NOT something i would know “[It’s said that] I have taken HGH” Suppose that was what he said, but Andy only heard the part not in brackets. Andy only knows what he heard — he cannot know what he might NOT have heard! And McNamee just…. i dunno…. there’s something about him that makes me go “ewwwwwwww”.
Personally what should be done is rules established firmly NOW, and going forward from the establishment of the rules, violations be dealt with severely, promptly, and without loopholes. IF someone has to take a steriod shot for healing, it better be VERY well documented what the prescription is, for how long, and each shot witnessed, yada yada. Perhaps with follow up testing after the period of time that Steriods supposedly dissipate from the body to prove that no MORE were taken. They DO have their purpose, but not as strength and growth enhancers!
The drugs were warned about for years, but no restrictions were placed on use for a long time…how can you punish someone, anyone, for doing something that was not illegal? draw a line in the sand and dare anyone to step over it NOW, not look at where they may have stepped 15 years ago!!! including bonds, unfortunately. we are spending entirely TOO much time, money, resources, personnel, etc. in the freaking GOVERNMENT looking at what sports jerks..err sorry…jocks are doing!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 13, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
oooh. sorry!!!! i sorta climbed out on my soapbox there!!!! i’ll quietly go away again, LOL!!! i think it’s better when i read a little each hour…. when i only get a couple of visits during the whole day, i tend to get really wound up!!!
ya reckon???
~¿@
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Dammit Linny,I can’t comprehend all that at one time.
By flats
February 13, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
If clemons loves his wife so much…why was he letting that guy take shots at his booty?
By War Eagle
February 13, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
flats, they say his wife was getting shots in the booty as well so maybe they were doing the 3-some thing.
By flats
February 13, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
OH…I SEE..LOL!!!!
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
Rodney…I tried to comment on the most recent blog but the system wouldn’t let me.
These are the people I think absolutely must make the top 24.
David Hernandez Amanda Overmyer Michael Johns Carly Smithson David Cook Robbie Carrico David Archuleta Syesha Mercado Asia’h Epperson
There are some we haven’t seen yet(at least I don’t recall seeing them which doesn’t mean that we didn’t) But, so far, IMO, the above should not only be in the top 24, they should be in the top 12
By War Eagle (from home)
February 13, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
HERE WE GO
By War Eagle (from home)
February 13, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Someone wake Rodney up.
Where is Kady Malloy?
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
Hello…I was just talking to Rodney..he was out tonight working but will be back soon and fix the blog that’s not working.
I am so happy with this group of singers! Not one Sanjaya…not one chicken little…not even a Haley!!!! The good looking girls are actually good singers…same goes for the boys!
Ryan kept saying all through Hollywood week that this was the strongest group yet! He’s absolutely right!
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 13, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this
HELP!!!!! i had to watch a recording, and it freaking stopped while joanne and cardin were being talked to….which one??????
By Justin
February 13, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
So ok obviously it’s over…uh a few things I have to say…………… First the ones they ‘shooed in’ will probably be among the first voted off (alex lushington, others) just based on how little they were shown… but anyways one thing i notice about the last cuts (with joanne, kyle, cardin, & colton) in season 6, sundance & antonella were also up with last cuts in top 24 choosing and so were kinnik sky & will makar from season 5…all those people were voted off in the top 16…so will joanne and colton also go in 16th? or is it just coincidence…. hm… and i kept ‘seeing Carrie’ everytime it showed Alaina— i think that is going to be strange!
By Mike S
February 13, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
OK - the spoiler list was dead on… I have looked up myspace and youtube stuff on the 4 guys they decided we didn’t need to know anything about — Jason castro is outstanding, Luke Menard is very good, the other 2 Garrett haley & Jason yeager are good but forgettable.
anyway here is my stab at how I rank the top 12’s at this moment.
GUYS:
1. Michael Johns
2. David Archuletta
3. David hernandez
4. jason Castro
5. David Cook
6. Robbie Carrico
7. Luke menard
8. Danny noriega
9. Colton berry
10. Chikeze Eze
11. garrett Haley
12. Jason yeager
Girls:
1. Kady Malloy
2. Asia’h Epperson
3. Ramielle Mulabay
4. Amanda Overmeyer
5. Brooke White
6. Syesha Mercado
7. kristy Lee Cook
8. carly Smithson
9. Alexandria Lushington
10. Alaina Whitiker
11. joanne borgella
12. Amy Davis
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 13, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
LOL Justin, thank you for inadvertently answering my question! I’m SO freaking glad that Joanne made it!
By War Eagle (from home)
February 13, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Justin your knowledege about idol creeps me out a little.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
February 13, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
I also agree with Simon, i think Kyle would have been much more enjoyable through the competition; i find Colton to be a bit boring, frankly. Oh Well.
MikeS, you angel! thank you so much for your diligence, as always! I’m not exactly sure I agree with your rankings, but you’re pretty close to my feelings on some of them. I think Amanda will be this year’s Daughtry, sticking to her style and hoping for the best. But I agree that today’s music could USE a hard rocking girl like Amanda (shades of Janis, Pat Benetar, et al) and I like Robbie a little better than you do, Mike. It will be interesting to see if Syesha’s voice can hold up… and i love Rameile’s big voice in that little gal, same with David A.
On a side note, What will be interesting to watch will be 3 Davids and 2 Jasons. Will people remember which is which while voting? just a thought.
By War Eagle (from home)
February 13, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this
Mike S I’m feeling you on Kady Malloy. She is my favorite going in but Amanda Overmeyer does nothing for me.
By Rodney Ho
February 13, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
Sorry that there was a glitch that kept the last blog entry from working, commenting wise. The replacement one I just posted works.
By Justin
February 13, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
i like kady too i wishe they showed her in hollywood
By Deirdre
February 13, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
I like all the “from home“‘s! :-)
Mike, I’m going to spend some time youtubing tomorrow to see what the ‘unknowns’ sound like. I get the feeling Idol wants them gone first. We’ll see.
I love(guys) David Hernandez, Michael Johns(I’m actually in love with him. :-)) and David Archeleto.
I love(girls) Asia’h, Brooke and Syesha.
I am REALLY looking forward to next week.
VFTW…go ahead! pick a bad one!!!