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First voting on tonight’s “American Idol”
The first group of 12 contestants performs tonight on “American Idol” (7 p.m. on Fox) and, for the first time in Season 8, viewers get to vote.
In fact, viewers get to vote earlier this season than previous seasons.
Instead of two groups of 12 (divided into guys and gals), now we have three groups of 12, with guys and gals mixed in each group.
The two-hour warbling spectacle will be followed Wednesday night by the results.
Can I just say, regardless of talent, I hope all the wannabes who cry constantly get voted off. Seriously, I cannot stand the hysterics of Tatiana and Nathaniel. They completely creep me out.
There’s enough talent in the pool of 36 that we don’t need to suffer through the embarrassment of watching these two.
Yes, they both have lovely voices, but that’s not enough. It’s a long season, and we need to be able to watch the show without feeling like fingernails are scratching down a blackboard. Tatiana and Nathaniel are fingernails.
Austin’s Kendall Beard is still in the mix, so you can root for her if you care about the home team.
But there are already some definite standouts in Season 8.
Danny Gokey, for example, is the total package: great voice, nice guy, amazing story. He’s the one who was recently widowed and came to the contest with his best friend, Jamar Rogers, who got booted off last week.
Jackie Tohn’s big bluesy voice is terrific. And Anoop Desai has a soulful voice paired with a totally delightful personality.
Check out who’s performers in Group 1 and pick an early favorite.
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By Bob
February 18, 2009 9:46 AM | Link to this
I like the change to the selection process.
By sue
February 17, 2009 10:23 PM | Link to this
let me know if I can vote on line