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March 7, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

At least we know what they’re teaching them at Starr’s Mill.

It was a weird night, wasn’t it? I liked everybody but, other than Mandisa and Katharine, nobody really stood out. Like I said, I’m pretty sure Kinnik is gone but I’m not too sure about the other girl. It will be interesting on Thursday.

March 7, 2006 09:46 PM | Link to this

Well…you were certainly right about stealing other people’s names. Must be something else they’re teaching them at Starr’s Mill. I’ll talk to everybody tomorrow when the child is back in school.

By shay

March 8, 2006 08:26 AM | Link to this

Last night’s performances were boring for me again the second week in a row. Mandisa was definitely the best. My prediction is that Ayla and Kinnik are going home Thursday night. But, we may be in for a surprise. O.k. so I spent a few minutes last night voting and noticed that Paris, Lisa and Mandisa’s lines were open. Do they have more phone lines this year or what. I am having no problem voting this year or are they not getting as many calls as I am guessing. By the way, I thought Paris and Lisa’s performances were mediocre and Paris is not doing as good as I thought she would at this point in the game.

By americanidiot

March 8, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

Lisa Tucker has to go. She has been on nearly every talent show on TV. Star Search Juniors with Aresenio, Next Big Star with Ed McMahon twice. Her parents must make a living going from talent reality show to talent reality show. After she’s booted from AI she’ll probably wind up on Nashville Star.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

GOOD MORNING BLOGGERS!!! The girls definately stepped it up a notch this week. They apparently took what the judges said to heart, they played to their individual strengths, pepped it up a little, and every one of them did good.

That said, it is time to rack and stack.

MANDISA - WOW! The Mandisa express rolls on. While the others have done good, this is truly becoming a blow out. Mandisa is so far ahead of the others it is almost unfair.
Katherine - KATIE’S BACK!!! Great performance, awesome vocals —- And she was SMOKIN HOT this week. Katherine does the sultry look extremely well. Work it girl.
Kellie - Cute lovable Kellie. Belted out the song. Very very good, but Simon is right, she is not in the same league vocally as Mandisa and Katherine, but she does have the “it” factor. We also now know that she is definately a Blonde!! “I’m a mink!” LOL God I love her.
Lisa - good, not great. Another song where she looked a little too polished if you get my drift. Additionally, I think we have seen the limit of her vocals already. Very good, will blossom into a great singer at some point, but not there yet.
Paris - Pepped it up a little. Did good, but not great. For the first time she sounded like a talented teenager instead of a woman. She will go far, but that will not win her this competition.
Melissa - I have her here mainly because of her passion. She put her everything into that song. This was for me her best performance, unfortunately, she is just not good enough, she is at best a club singer or backup to a big star.
Ayla - Probably a better singer than Melissa, but I just don’t “Feel it dog!”. I think this may be the week that the Robot Girl persona finally kills her.
Kinnik - She has some pipes, but like Melissa she is no more than a great backup singer. She did good, and was probably the best she can be, unfortunately it is not good enough.

SO, all in all, a very good week. We learned Kellie really is a ditz. We Learned that Katherine can smolder with the best of them. We learned that Lisa and Paris, while extremely talented, are little girls in a woman’s competition. We learned that Ayla, Melissa, and Kinnik are very talented, but are not good enough, and two of them will be gone Thursday. And most importantly, we continued to learn just how much better Mandisa is than everyone else. She has laid down the gaunlet for the guys — Chris, Eliot, Taylor, Gideon : Are you up to the challenge?

By dennis

March 8, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

I think Melissa did a bang up job last night, she really suprised me, as for Paris, very pooring, i wasnt moved with her last night. the rest did a very good job, but I think Melissa did outstanding

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

AmericanIdiot, Ithink you just nailed what bothers me about Lisa and the whole “Polished” thing.

She is truly just rehashing the same “Act” over and over. That is why it looks so polished and canned - IT IS!! She is living her Parent’s dream, not hers, as a result, the endless practice etc has brought out a very fine product, but there is no passion.

As someone else said, the “SMILE” even looks false and creepy. Even creepier than Gideon’s smile.

By Sara

March 8, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

One word: Mandissa, home run girl…out of the ballpark. I am so over Paris now and her imitating other singers, she is about as original as a 1999 Ford Taurus. I hope Kinnick can last at least one more week and hopefully one more better song choice and send Paris and Melissa home.

By L.J.

March 8, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

Joyce, I don’t see how you think the whole state of Florida is behind Melissa. She and Kinnik are out. And Ayla will be the first girl cut from the final 12. So the riff-raff will be taken care of soon enough.

It is kinda creepy about how Lisa has been on every talent show invented. But Katharin McFee is also living her mom’s dream. I think (and a lot has to happen), that Mandisa and Kelly will be the last 2 girls. I’m not saying they will compete in the finals, but they will be the last 2 girls.

Although….if it came down to those 2, it would be a female version of Ruben vs. Clay. Hmmmm…

By Lara

March 8, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

Ok, I think we all know who rocked the night last night - MANDISA! Yes, the one name says it all. (Hey, I think Janet needs to blog on here more than a guest -ghost- writer!!). But the ones I think should go: Ayla and Katherine. I know, I know…you all disagree with me on the Katherine bit. But I just don’t see in her all that some others might. First, the pregnancy rumours - where did that come from? DUH - roll back tape from last week and check out your HORRIBLE wardrobe decision…. She also rubs me the wrong way with a fake smile and a too “bouncy” personality. Kellie was ok, she hit some notes that made me cringe, but the girl is adorable, how can you not like her?

The rest of them? Just average and not worth writing about….

March 8, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Mandisa and Katharine. Their vocals last night stood head and shoulders above the rest. I also agree on Lisa being too polished. Maybe ‘robotic’ is the word we should be using for her. It is very unfortunate because she has a great voice. Paris always puts together a good performance but….I’m not sure what’s wrong. It lacks life. Kelly, honestly, how can you not like the girl. Anyone who tickles Simon into actually giggling should stay on the show a little longer. She has a good, not great voice, so she has the creds to stay. Melissa and Ayla…I like them but they won’t be here much longer. Kinnik should pack her bags.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this

I really enjoyed the show last night. Performances in order: 1. Mandisa-What a phenominal performance. She had me on my feet. Definitely the one to beat. 2. Katharine-Very controlled and a good performance. However, after I saw Mandisa I kind of forgot it. 3. Kellie-I love Kellie Pickler. She is too adorable. The “I’m a mink” comment was priceless. Her performance was also good. Pick Pickler!!! 4. Paris-I was disappointed in the song choice. I thought she would have chosen something that showcased her voice more. It was still a good performance, but not up to her capabilities. 5. Lisa-I’m not her biggest fan so I may have her lower than most people think she should be. She sang ok. I didn’t care for the song nor her theatrics. Did you catch the smile while singing the last note?? It made my stomach turn. 6. Melissa-I liked her performance. I thought she did a decent job. But I have a feeling she’s going home on Thursday. She never got the praised she deserved IMO. 7. Ayla-I didn’t like it. She looked uncomfortable. I actually went to sleep during the commercial break before and I woke up when she was getting the judges comments. Then Mandisa came on. So I had to rewind the DVR to see it during the next commercial break. Hated it!!! I think Ayla should be going home and not Melissa. 8. Kinnik-The biggest disappointment of the night. When she said she was singing Alicia Keys I got excited. Well as you all know that went away real fast. Sorry Kinnik but you’re going home.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this

LJ, while Kellie definately is adorable and has the “popularity” factor in her corner, she will most definately not be in the finals. She may be one of the last 2 females left though.

Mandisa on the other hand will be in the final 4, and has a very good shot at making the finals.

If I had to predict the top 6 it would be : Chris, Mandisa, Taylor, Eliot, Kellie, Gideon.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 09:04 AM | Link to this

shay, I voted for Mandisa all night (yes, I’m a compulsive voter) and it was busy a lot. I only got in about 15 times. Now as for Paris, her line was wide open. I voted until I fell asleep. Do you guys think I have a problem??:-)

By mikegadawg

March 8, 2006 09:05 AM | Link to this

I think Kinnik and Ayla are goners. Kinnik’s time is up and Ayla just seems mediocre now. Cute, but mediocre. I think Melissa has stepped up her game and really has a unique enuff voice to make it in the final 12.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 09:06 AM | Link to this

Mike, no love for the ladies huh? My top 6 would be Mandisa, Taylor, Elliott, Katharine, Chris, and Paris. I think Paris is going to bring it sooner than later.

March 8, 2006 09:06 AM | Link to this

MANDISA! That about says it all.

I thought Ayla did a great job on a very non-melodic song. What was that anyway?

I couldn’t be more tired of Paris.

I am getting the feeling that the Pickle is putting us on. Nobody is that backwoods.

The rest? Meh. Who cares? Pick 2 to go home and let’s get down to the real competition.

Bring on the boys!

March 8, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

LJ wrote: Although….if it came down to those 2, it would be a female version of Ruben vs. Clay. Hmmmm…

Insert your own Gaykin joke here

By sharon

March 8, 2006 09:12 AM | Link to this

Why is it creepy that Lisa has been in every talent show? I see it as her trying to get into the business and I happen to love her smile and the sparkle in her eyes. Because she’s not rump shaking and rolling on the floor she’s polished. Please. As for Kellie, her dumb blonde, farm girl routine has worn thin with me. I wish for once she would keep her mouth shut when the judges are critiquing her.

By Janet

March 8, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

Kinnick will go (and should). Also either Melissa or Ayla. And for some odd reason it wouldn’t shock me if either Lisa or Paris was eliminated. I’m not saying that should happen, just a gut hunch that the baby brigade haven’t been themselves and established personas beyond being really good singers. Both seem a bit PROGRAMMED, though they cover it better than Ayla (who really tried to buck that reputation last night; she just didn’t succeed).

I like Katharine’s voice but she’s not the best fit with the nature of this competition. Kellie, on the other hand, doesn’t have quite the voice but she is herself and a charming, energetic performer.

Oh yeah — Mandisa. WOW. She’s the one, after last night, that I really want to see more of.

By dg

March 8, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

Mandisa rocks! Kelly is Dolly Parton without the silicone. It’s nice that a talented and analytical type like Ayla has made it this far although she is outshined by the expressive personalities on the show. Kinnick is homesick. Melissa is just as talented as Lisa and Paris, just not as well coached. “McFever????” pleeeease!

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

CArla.. I wouldn’t say “no love” but I do think the guys are a better group overall this year. Katherine is a little to Hot-Cold for me to consider her a threat, she is just as capable of a bomb like last week as she is of DA BOMB of this week.

Mandisa and Kellie are the only consistently good ones among the females, and Kellie is personality more than singing talent. Paris and Lisa are consistent, but they come across as an “act” if that makes sense.

On the guys side, Chris, Taylor and Eliot are consistent every week. Gideon has been improving every week, and I think he will stick around well into the finals. All the other guys are a either lacking or fall into the Great one week - Horrible the next category(IE Ace).

By Msteven

March 8, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

One name.One word..can yall say MANDESSSSSSSSA..hmm i am shopping for a name for my female german shephard puppie who turned 11wks yesterday hmmm if Mandesa keeps bringing it like last night.i sure got an idea of WHAT i want to call her.(middle name if nothing else.:-). a name with some sponk, grace, sass, spirit, and power!.now i am a hugggggggge fan of chaka khan.but after what mandesa did to that song..i was like chaka chaka CHAKA Who? Whitney What? from day one i said mandesa is the one.every since big girl did that group song and left that arm up in the air and backed it up with killer pipes! I said.dont sleep on BIG GIRL! Paris babygirl..sorry you dont stand a chance against a WO-man like mandesa. i agree with Simon. Mandesa is the one they gotta beat..fear no one else!

March 8, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

I am writing lines for Kelly’s next critique:

“They got paved streets out here in Hollywood! I ain’t never heerd of no paved streets before.”

“Yeah I wore shoes tonight. I ain’t never owned a pair of shoes before.”

“A fork? I’m supposed to eat with it? Y’all is crazy out here in Hollywood!”

“What’s this in my hand? A mike-o-bone? I ain’t never heerd of such! Sing into it? Sing into the mike-o-bone? OK Simon, if you say so.”

March 8, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy…what about Katharine…I thought she was one of your favs? And you might be right about “pickle” although, if she is “putting us on” its worth it to see Simon giggle.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 09:19 AM | Link to this

Mike, it makes total sense. I’ve been saying that about Lisa for awhile. The jury’s still out on Gideon though. He’s only impressed me once. We’ll see if he “brings it” tonight.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, you keep me laughing. Why am I at my desk crying!! Keep it up. I need some Hump Day Humor!!!

March 8, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this

The only thing Gideon will be bringing is that grinning rictus he calls a face. I didn’t like him in “Nightmare Before Christmas” and I don’t like him now. I can’t watch him.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this

Sharon - you are entitled to your opinion obviously, but in your comments you actually hit on what everyone is saying.

Lisa is an “act”, she has no emotion whatsoever, everything is preprogrammed and just so. She is a very good singer, but something just doesn’t feel right.

Kellie, love her or hate her, is real. Yes she is a dumb blonde farm girl. I can see where some will not like that, to each his own.

You obviously like someone who is practiced and polished, and in that vein Lisa is definately the one to follow. As I said, she has talent, and I truly hope she just let’s go and breaks out one week.

By Eve

March 8, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

MANDISA, MANDISA, MANDISA was definitely #1 last night. Second place - Kellie and 3rd place- Katherine. The other 3 will definitely be Paris, Lisa and Ayla. Paris and Lisa both have beautiful voices but better work on their song choices are they may go home sooner than they think. Their song choices last night were boriiiiiiiiiing.

Poor Kinnick and Melissa are homebound Thursday for sure. As for Kinnick, if you’re going to sing an Alicia Keys song just go with the flow and sing Falling like everyone else. I could just scream at her song choices. Can’t wait to see what Chris, Gideon and Taylor are going to give us tonight.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 09:29 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, you owe me a new keyboard, becuase this one is now covered in Diet Coke. You are hilarious!!!! I love it. Mike-o-bone. ROFL.

March 8, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, which Comedy Club are you working in next? I am buying a ticket.

By Pen

March 8, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

dg - I was thinking the same thing about Kellie/Dolly. I could see Kellie having her own variety show. She is an Ellie May. She has the innocence of a young child. I do think it is real. Remember that her mother left and her father is locked up. She hasn’t had a normal childhood by any stretch of the imagination. I love her for the same reasons that Simon does, although I think he is flirting with her. I have to say I have never seen this side of Simon. It’s a bit scary. Kellie - keep your distance from the scary man in the tight t-shirt. Vocally she is not quite to her peak. I think she will remain in the public eye for some time to come.

Mandisa! She has always impressed me greatly. I am thrilled to see others discovering her as well. She is clearly the best of the women. I see the final four including Mandisa, Chris, and Taylor and Elliot. It is anybody’s game from there.

By lisa

March 8, 2006 09:37 AM | Link to this

Mandisa blew them all away. As far as I am concerned, the others are floating in the dust. It will be interesting to see the others get picked off one by one. MANDISA ALL THE WAY.

I agree with the others, Lisa seemed pretty good in the beginning, but now she does appear to be a bit polished, more mechincal than passionate.

Paris, may have gotten too confident and has not taken her song choices very seriously. She needs to regroup.

Kellie- Ok, but how long will “cute” be enough?

The rest will just fade into the backgroud.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

After scorching Chaka Kahn this week, I would love to see Mandisa take on Gloria Gaynor. Can’t you just see her belting out “I will Survive” —- Paula would probably feint.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

Mike, she’d probably be dancing on top of the table.:-)

By Jex

March 8, 2006 09:43 AM | Link to this

Wow! I must have been watching another show. I thought Mandisa was just okay – a lot of screaming and a few off key moments. I thought the judges were actually hearing the background singers and thought Mandisa was in tune when she really wasn’t.

I enjoyed Kellie’s performance, but I’m tired of her ‘dumb’ act. And why was she the only one to have a personal clip (her and Comet playing in the yard)? Everyone else just had a studio clip.

Katharine’s performance was okay, but she seemed to be dipping into whatever Paula was drinking last week. She was all over the place after she sang. Maybe she’s been taking diet pills because it does seem as if she’s lost some weight.

Lisa’s eyebrows creep me out – they’re too arched. It seems as if she has something sinister going on underneath all the hair.

And poor Kinnik. That was pretty much awful. She looked good, but the song was just off from beginning to end.

I think Kinnik and Ayla will be gone this week.

By BC

March 8, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

What is all this hoopla about Katherine McGee? I think she is an okay singer but she was a slight bit boring last night. Maybe it was her song choice. However, I think Melissa rocked last night! I like her raw and smoky voice! Hope she sails through to the next round. She got my votes. Mandesa rocked as usual! Girls has got some pipes. Paris was just okay, still waiting for the big bang from her! All others are just so-so in my eyes.

By Lisa

March 8, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy and Pen you all are the funniest. I am laughing so hard, I have Coke A Cola coming out of my nose. Keep them coming.

By Kimberly

March 8, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this

Is it me or am I missing the whole Paris thing? I know I am supposed to support her because she is from Georgia but, something about her bugs the crap out of me. I agree with everyone on that Mandisa and Katherine did well. On who is going home?????? I would have to say Kinnik and Ayla. I think Melissa’s passion may keep her in another week. I am so looking forward to the guys tonight!!!!

By kasmith252

March 8, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this

Paris is in the bottom 3 Thursday. She is just not good enough for this competition and I really don’t think her grandmothers success will get her through.

By Eve

March 8, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy and Mike S: Gideon may have a big wide grin on his face from week to week but at least he has beautiful teeth and is very talented. Yo Daddy next time Gideon performs just close your eyes and listen and I’m sure you’ll be impressed. I think he’ll be in the top 6 for sure.

The real competition will begin when Kinnick, Ayla/Melissa, Kevin, and Will are GONE!

By Eve

March 8, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

The real competition will begin when Kinnick, Ayla/Melissa, Kevin, and Will are GONE!

By Eve

March 8, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

The real competition will begin when Kinnick, Ayla/Melissa, Kevin, and Will are GONE!

By Sara

March 8, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this

Blast Katherine all you want but Paris reminds me of someones grandmother put in a microwave oven and shrunk. She was HORRIBLE. Send her home, the faster the better.

By Biggun

March 8, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

Mandisa….WOW! What a voice!

Ayla..You got to go! Not a great voice and there’s just something CREEPY about you. Also,don’t you know if you’re seven feet tall you can’t wear capris?

By Bo

March 8, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this

Paula lied. She said Mandissa sang her butt off. What was that 300 lbs hanging around back there called. Moo! Katherine and Ayla, HOT HOT HOT. How old is Paris really, 65?

March 8, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this

MANDISA has officially won me over. I’ve been a supporter of hers since day one, but last night, she sucked me in! I’m quitting my day job to open an official fan club. The girl just rocks. When I heard the first couple of bars, I was terribly nervous. That’s a hard song to sing, and I wasn’t crazy about Trenyce’s rendition when she did it. Frankly, I thought only Chaka could pull it off. When Mandisa finished, the only thing I could say was, “Chaka who???”

MANDISA ROCKED!!!

My second fave is definitely Paris. I haven’t been crazy about her song selections lately, but the girl is mega-talented, and as far as vocal ability, she is undoubtedly among the top 3 ladies in the competition this season. (Plus, she looked so cute in that blue!)

The song selection was much better last night, but I still think all the girls are really struggling to pull through (except Mandisa, who has so much confidence that she doesn’t seem to get caught up in choosing the “right” song, or dancing the “right” moves, or anything like that…. she’s just effortless, and I love it!)

By nitaskeeter

March 8, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

Out tomorrow for the girls: Melissa and Kinnick. Melissa looked so rough. Too much eye makeup and too much screaming. She’s gone. Kinnick was just awful. She was off key for almost the whole song. I was embarrassed for her. Ayla, although not a great performance, will stay. She is elegant and graceful and has a tremendous voice, when she picks the right song. But I hated the long string of hair she had hanging in her face. That is NOT pretty on anyone and she playing with it, putting it behind her ear…obviously a major annoyance.

By Eve

March 8, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Sorry guys that my comments came in threefold, I think my keyboard got stuck.

As for Kellie I don’t think she’s that innocent and dumb it’s probably exaggerated a lot and it does work for some. Can you all say “Jessica Simpson”.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

Eve must Yolandaitis!!!

March 8, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

Yeah I fell for Kellie’s “calamari” act, but I saw right through her last night on the “sallllmon” act.

She’s full of it. And, last week when she sang “Something to Talk About,” everyone liked it… except me. I thought her facial expressions bordered on scary and were at best, annoying as hell. She tried to look rough, or rocker-ish or something, but it came across (to me) as a over-performance…

By Tiffany

March 8, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

Kellie and Mandisa are the best. Kellie has more money making potential all over, she is the entire package. Get a grip all you haters…she ADMITS to not knowing certain things, things that don’t matter. It doesn’t mean she is dumb, she is truly the heart of America. Cities do not, never have, and never will represent what America is. She is a true talent. You can be assured she knows more about important things in life than any stupid “rapper” that is dripping in dumbness and stupidity. She isn’t “fronting” the pathetic and tired fakeness of wannabees. Yeah, a “gold grill” is much more attractive, talented and smarter than that…NOT! Hysterical!

March 8, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

Mike S., if Mandisa took on Gloria, I too would FAINT!!!!!! I love that song!

By Carla

March 8, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

I meant she must have Yolandaitis. Typing too fast.

By Georgia Girl

March 8, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this

Paris—didn’t care too much for it. it was ok, but the song was too fast for her and I didn’t really like her version of it.

Lisa—has a nice voice, but she just fades into the backdrop. Nothing stands out about her. Boring and forgettable.

Melissa—I’ve liked her every week. She has a good voice and performs well. I don’t think she should go home.

Ayla—looked like an overgrown Amazon last night. What was she wearing!?!?! The song stunk and SHE is the one that needs to go home.

Mandisa—was very good.

Kinnik—why did she choose that song? She’ll probably be going home, but I think overall she was much better than the judges ever gave her credit for

Kellie—i still like her. she was good.

Katharine—that was very good. I really liked that song and she did very well!

Bottom three: Kinnik, Ayla and Lisa and out of all of them, I hope Ayla goes home.

By Lara

March 8, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this

Welcome Janet!!! Bo, that comment was out of line and you should be ashamed of yourself. And I am glad to see that some people agree with me on the Katherine thing. And yeah, Ayla should not wear those heels when she is already that darn tall - poor Ryan….

By kellie from Atlanta

March 8, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this

Song choice, song choice, song choice… Kellie needs to sing a Deana Carter tune, can’t you just hear her singing a little “Strawberry Wine”?
Mandesa knows the drill, great song choices!!!

March 8, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

Tiffany, first off, I’m not a hater. I just don’t like Kellie. And, there’s nothing big to her not having tasted calamari before, but when she put on the “airhead” act, how do you expect people to respond? Okay, so you’ve never had calamari. Big deal. Neither have I.

Secondly, I happen to abhor rap music. But, even I am sharp enough to know that not all rap artists are “dripping in dumbness and stupidity.”

In fact, here’s a news flash: many of them have built enterprises based on their business acumen and intelligence, making them multi-millionnaires…

Your comment sounded pretty ignorant, IMO.

March 8, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Well, it was an interesting night for those of us still on board. Deirdre and I had quite a time with some refugees from South Park who decided to co-opt our signatures and make some less-than-King’s-English posts. So much so that a well placed call to Rodney had him shutting the whole board down. Beware of the Post Master lest ye infringe!

I agree with everyone that Mandisa ruled the evening, and possibly the competition from here on. She will be hard to beat as she has so far dominated in every song she has performed, and Katharine certainly redeamed herself to be worthy of Spot 2.

That’s where we part company. I think the third spot really belongs to Melissa. Again, I listened to the night first and rated them from that, then replayed the tape and watched the performances. To me, Melissa’s vocal was solid, even to the ending which tailed off, but was supposed to for pete sake.

With the exception of Kinnik, who’s completely off-key performance cause audible groans from my better half, and MUST go home tomorrow, the others were all good but not great and would be interchangable for me for the next out-o-here spot.

I do disagree strongly with everyone regarding Kelli in that I don’t think you can spontaneously come up with those remarks if it’s an act. I think she is the Real Daisy Mae Deal. I would also bet that Nashville is salivating at the prospect of being able to sign her up. She will be a Country star with that personality, and my husband was dumbfounded when Simon said the same thing I said last week - that I like her more than Carrie. Not as good a singer, but mega-more personality.

Lisa was better for me last night than ever, and People, “polished” is professional. There is nothing wrong with polished and believe me you want it if you go to a concert. Madonna is polished within an inch of her life. She has to be because she’s such a mediocre singer. Don’t turn your nose up at polished. It’s good at a theater.

I just wish Melissa had had more camera time in the beginning. She’s very unstructured and a naturally good performer on stage and her vocals are killer. She has a Pat Benatar/Nancy Wilson voice that you’d buy in a second. I only hope she gets into the final 12 because I think she’ll surprise you.

By Bo

March 8, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

Hey Lara, first off I don’t need your permission to post my opinion, got it? Second, you make comments about Ayla being tall and she can’t help that but Mandissa knows this industry is image driven and she can help being 400 lbs, at 300 lbs she knew she was obese. You fat women are jealous of the tall thin hot ones.

March 8, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this

Achin, I have always agreed with you about Melissa. She is very good but Simon never ‘turned on’ to her and that’s a little like the kiss of death. I hope she does well in the future, I just don’t think it will be with AI.

You might have missed something I said early this morning. Rodney deleted it, probably wisely, but re last night. Sorry! I should know better than to get myself in a snit over something that stupid. And thanks for the defense!

About Kellie Pickler…..I don’t know whether she has a team of comedy writers or she really is that naive….either way, she’s a hoot…or a mink.

By RC

March 8, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

well at least Paula was sober last night!! She seemed to offer shorter comments. I liked Katherine best with Mandisa second….just a matter of better singing to me. They seem to be the only 2 that are safe. The rest - including our homegirl - are WAY overrated although I disagree with some about Lisa. She sings pretty well IMO. Now if we can just lose that little dweeb Kevin……

By Mitch

March 8, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this

As I posted on here last week, the area that Kellie is from in NC is not a major metropolitan area. Most restaraunts in that area are mom & pops or fast food. I was in my thirties before I knew you could get “sal”mon in anyway besides a can (and yes, in NC the “L” is pronounced). NC people do like to talk and we do seem to keep going on. I have met many in my lifetime that are just like Kellie, if not worse. If you don’t belive me, just drive about 5 hours up I-85 and you will see for yourself.

By peachy

March 8, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

Mandisa, Mandisa, Mandisa!!! She stole the show last night. Carla I agree with you on the final six, you stole the words right out of my mouth. I think it will be Kanik, Melissa or Ayla going home tonight. I heard the original version of the Song Unwritten that Ayla song last night and I like the original way better. As for Yo Daddy’s comments, you are very funny today unlike the other days when your comments irritate me. I really think that Pickler Chick is fooling all of us, I do not think anyone is that dumb and oblivious. She said so I AM A Mink(a furry rodent animal), bless her heart,I think she is hiding the pain of what is really going on in her world, Bless Her Heart…

By Mitch

March 8, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

and before someone corrects me…belive s/h/b believe. sorry. :-)

March 8, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this

Well, Bo, you certainly do have a right to your opinion, but there is a difference between opinion and snide comments and you are experiencing the female revolution. We don’t just sit there and take it anymore. Frankly, Ayla is not what I’d call a hottie as she has more of a rail thin boy’s body than a curvacious girls figure and … let’s see … what does that say about you?!

By Sara

March 8, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

It’s MINX and not mink that Simon was referring to. This is 5th grade stuff people, get a dictionary.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this

Looks like some of the children stayed home from school today.

OH well, A4A - good comments as always.

I guess my problem with Lisa is that she just seems fake. Maybe “polished” was a poor word choice. How about “Plastic”. I see no emotion whatsoever in her singing. She is technically a very very good singer, but she lacks something. Every performance is exactly the same, like it has been practiced over and over and over and over, right down to the position of the fingers, etc. I don;t feel her “feeling” the music, I just see her performing it — over and over and over and over and over.

At the opposite end of that scale is Melissa — It is obvious that she “Feels” the music and her stage performance is spontaneous. I too would love to see her stick around and blossom. I would die for her to bust out Allanah Miles “Black velvet”

By Bo

March 8, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

Achin4akin, it tells me you are a fat cow. What do you do when this show is not on the air, do you have a life? Bite me you cow.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 11:07 AM | Link to this

THank you for the dictionary lesson Sara — NOW, we are making fun of Kellie saying “I’m a MINK” at the end of the show. We all know what Simon said, and what a minx is. Thank you.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this

Yep, some children are definately home.

March 8, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Sara….honey….Kellie said “I’m a mink” at the end of the show. I was JOKING!

By Bo

March 8, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this

You can e-mail me at SportsGuyGA@aol.com if you got a problem. Moooooo

March 8, 2006 11:14 AM | Link to this

Bo….develop a sense of humor…we all get razzed on this blog…it was your turn.

By Tray

March 8, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this

LOVED Mandisa!

Kelly is fine, but I’m getting sick of her. If she doesn’t make it, I see her with a television show or in a ‘gentleman’s’ magazine.

Melissa, I want to like her, but I think she is just the local bar singer.

The woman were boring again, hope the guys bring it tonight..

By L.J.

March 8, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, you are hilarious. Keep it coming.

Honestly, I think Kellie is real. Think about it, she’d have to be VERY smart and crafty in order to pull off that dumb routine. If she was faking it, that “I’m a mink” comment was quite clever. Y’all are giving her too much credit.

Mike S, I tend to disagree that she won’t be around in the finals. She’s going to get a lot of the Carrie Underwood vote (and don’t forget last year’s quote : Ryan: So, Carrie have you seen any stars in Hollywood?

Carrie: No, it was too cloudy.

Priceless.

I’m not saying she’ll win, but she’s going to be around for a while. Her background story is more appealing than someone whose mother is a voice coach (Katharine) or who has tried out for every talent show in the USA (Lisa).

I think the guys are going to be harder to predict. I’m inclined to say Ace is a favorite, but he’s just Constantine with more talent. Gideon scares me with that smile. The grey-haired guy, Taylor, (you want to talk about somebody who is putting on an act) is OK. I dunno

By L.J.

March 8, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

Hey Tray, Melissa would be good in a remake of Thelma and Louise.

March 8, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this

Mike, you’ve described Lisa perfectly for me. Almost like a wind-up doll. Very practiced! She has a great voice but no energy.

March 8, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Well, I’m 117 lbs at 5’7” (and I’ll be glad to meet you somewhere to prove it), and I find your comments to be disgusting and highly offensive, Bo.

I still respect your right to post them. Just wanted to make sure you know that not only obese women are offended by “fat jokes.” Any human being with a conscious, male or female, overweight or not, should be offended by those nasty, malicious, disgusting, rude, ignorant statements.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this

Exactly Deirdre. It is like she is going through the motions. She reminds me of the girls whose moms have entered them in every beauty pageant they can. Pose. Smile. Turn. Curtsy.

L.J. - Thelma and Louise - ROFL. I can actually see it.

I too think Kellie is real. MY sister lives in rural NC. Every other person there is a Kellie Clone. Going to Greensboro to see the WWE is considered bigtime city entertainment. If Kellie is an act, then she and Bucky are teaming up and perfecting the routine, because he is every bit as NC Country as she is.

By Mike S

March 8, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

5-7 117 damn..if I wasn’t married President I would be asking for your phone number. LOL.

J/K ;-)

By peachy

March 8, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this

AH BO, Get a grip, you are lonely and want to ruffles someones feathers this morning for a meager amount of attention, have a cup of JAVA and relax, I am sure that you are not getting any of those tall,hot ones!

I think that Paris will have time to shine, she just has to choose the right song and bring it! so give her a break Sara. DO YOUR THING MANDISA! DOG POUND,I THINK WE GOT A HOT ONE!! HOOT, HOOT, HOOT!!!….

By Nickelbelle

March 8, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

Even if Kellie is acting “blonde” and has mediocre talent…Jessica Simpson has made a fortune the exact same way!

By AJ

March 8, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

If you want a glimpse of people like Kellie, listen to the songs “Boondocks” or “Hick Town”…yes, there are lots of people out there in small town USA that are JUST like this…

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, Bo, Mike and a few other, STOP HATING!!! This is a singing contest, not a looker or she’s hot contest. Stop talking about how someone looks. Now with that said, the girls were good and I agree with achin4aiken. I love Kinnik voice, but she was off last night, I hope she gets to stay another week. But the two I think will go home is Ayla and Kinnik

By What If

March 8, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Don’t be surprised to find Mandissa in the bottom three on Thursday. How many of you actually voted for her?

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three

By Carla

March 8, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

Nickelbelle hit it on the head. I know everyone remembers the infamous chicken of the sea comment. Did you see Nick’s face??? Hilarious. Kellie’s the same way. When she says something you have to just stop and think, did she really say that! One difference though. Kellie is more likeable than the soon to be ex Mrs. Lachey.

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:38 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three

March 8, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

LOL Mike S. Thanks. My size is a bit too thin for my taste (but fortunately, I’m well-proportioned…lol)…. but, that is neither here nor there…

Of course, my point was that his comments were offensive to us “little” people, too. :-)

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three

By peachy

March 8, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

Sara pay attention to the show, she(Kellie) repeated Simon saying Oh I am A mink, instead of minx she said mink(furry rodent) pay attention here and take a chill pill, your clothing must be tight today, you seem so angry. PUt on a happy face! as the song says….sing along….

By Carla

March 8, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

What if, if you read my earlier post, Mandisa’s line was busy all night. I don’t think she’s in the bottom three. I voted until 11.

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three. Why do you think that Whatif

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three. Why do you think that Whatif

March 8, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this

I almost forgot the totally inappropriate joke made about McFever being pregnant and how Kevin is relieved or whatever Pervy McSeacrest said. Last week he tried to undress Will, now this. DUDE! You are on live TV!

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

I voted for her, and she will not be in the bottom three. Why do you think that Whatif

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Why? I voted for her Whatif

March 8, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this

GEH gehhed: Yo Daddy, Bo, Mike and a few other, STOP HATING!!! This is a singing contest, not a looker or she’s hot contest. Stop talking about how someone looks.

You know how the judges talk about “image” all the time? What they are talking about is how the person looks. It’s part of the contest.

March 8, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

GEH - if you voted for her as many times as you poasted the same thing, she will sail through.

By What If

March 8, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

I’ve visited other Idol BLOGS and people are actually saying that they know Mandissa has the votes so they voted for Paris or some other favorite instead. We all know this show gets crazy at times.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

I know Yo Daddy. Didn’t she look a little uncomfortable when Ryan mentioned Kevin being relieved?? They better not let that rumor get around. She may step on stage to perform and walk off in handcuffs.:-)

By shay

March 8, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

I voted for Mandisa several times. I don’t think she will be in the bottom three. Now I do think that Paris or Lisa will be although I think they both will make the top 12. I think they have the same demographics of people voting for them and are going to bump heads on the voting sooner or later.

By Mikki

March 8, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

Let me first start out by saying the lone standouts for me were Mandisa (of course) and Katherine. Everyone else was either bad (Kinnik, Ayla, and Melissa) or just mediorce (Paris, Kellie, Lisa). No one can be as dumb as Kellie pretends to be. Not knowing what minx means? Come on! On the whole, it wasn’t as bad as last week, but not spectacular either.

P.S. Do people think standing wide legged makes you sing better? Ayla was standing so wide legged I thought she was going to do a split!

March 8, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

I voted for Mandisa and Paris last night.

I know Mandisa has the votes, but I wanted to make sure she got mine, too. And, I’m sure many (if not all) of her other fans felt the same way.

The show does get crazy, but not that crazy. Mandisa will not end up in the bottom 3 at this stage in the game.

By Carla

March 8, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this

shay, I voted for Paris until 11 too. Her line was busy off and on. Not more than Mandisa’s though.

By What If

March 8, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this

Good point, Shay. I would not be too upset if either Paris or Lisa left this week. I just can’t believe that people would have a favorite contestant and NOT vote for that person, but cast votes for other contestants because they may ‘need’ the votes. Absurd.

By GEH

March 8, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this

Well, they have not talked about Mandisa weigh since she showed them she can sing and I think and Gideon will be in the final 12. I voted for her just once, I won’t stay up all night voting

By Millette

March 8, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this

Soooooo…it’s not just me that is not that crazy about Paris…Being a GA native, I know that the support for Paris and Kinnick should be there…but they really haven’t done anything for me to be like WOW…Gee Golly Darn they are great. Mandisa on the other hand is a force to be reckoned with…If there was ever such a thing as “Gurl Power” then Mandisa wreaks with it…She is my #1 female choice…anxious to see what Chris, Taylor & Elliott bring tonight!!!

By peachy

March 8, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, why did you say that Gideon was in the NIghtmare before CHristmas, were you saying because there was a character by that name? or does he look like the bone character in the movie? By the way, does anyone watch the FLavor of Love, with the almighty FOOFY FOOFY, that show is a riot!!!

March 8, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Thanks to all for their support but I really got a laugh out of Bo’s responses. I think I hit a nerve. ;-)

Mike, your analogy was good and I think Lisa is suffering from the Dianna DeGarmo Syndrome - pagent/talent contest youngster who has not lived enough yet and has become so polished that she has effectively been stripped of any ability to convey emotion on stage.

I think this may illustrate. My hubby teaches Suzuki violin. He is an ex-concert violinist himself and reads violin music scores like I read the comics. He cannot, however, read piano music. He suffers from Dianna DeGarmo Syndrome. Because he is so highly trained in violin, everytime he tries to learn a piano score, his violin expertise clicks in and prevents him from going backwards to the basics of learning more than one line of music as is a violin part.

I think Lisa, and Paris for that matter, all have it too. They have been doing the youth performance thing for so long that it will be next to impossible for them to un-learn their past techniques to embrace a more emotional, adult performance. A shame too because they are both good.

By TRUTHFULLY

March 8, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this

Ok, TIFFANY, 1st you should feel like a damn fool. You obviously are a truly ignorant racist, you proved that in each of your comments. Not only did you stray completely from the blogs purpose, you decided to dance around the entire topic in your white hood. Let the truth be known, Kellie is being portrayed as a dimwit. It may very well be true that she IS in fact yet another sensless chick in the limelight, for now. Get a grip an deal with it. You don’t have to like it honey, yet you do need to accept that she is coming off as if her elevator does not reach the top. Shut the light off, none’s home.And you are coming of as if you are nothing more than a racist j.ck..s! Care to buy a vowel?

March 8, 2006 12:17 PM | Link to this

Everyone, please ignor both Tiffany and TRUTHFULLY. Neither warrants a response. Thanks.

By Nina

March 8, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

Hey, c’mon people. Lay off Mandisa’s weight. Ruben won a couple years ago, didn’t he? I guess it’s different to some of you, because he’s a man and Mandisa is a woman. Who cares!? They both can sing. Grow up, Bo.

By gindhottie

March 8, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

TRUTHFULLY…LMAO!! @ACHIN don’t be mad because TRUTHFULLY kept it real. Funny you didn’t make that comment to TIFFANY when she posted HER blog. Do you have any secret feelings we don’t know about????? Skeletons in ya closet??? Or are you TRAPPED in the closet?? Hmmmm? LOL!

By Millette

March 8, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

A new twist on an old proverb…Some people have constipation of the mind and diarrhea of the fingers.