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3/12: David Hernandez is stripped of “Idol” chance
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In a mild surprise, David Hernandez was ousted first. He is arguably one of the best contestants ever to be out this early. (He certainly is more interesting than Brandon Rogers last year and a better vocalist than Melissa McGhee a year earlier, boring Lindsey Cardinale in 2005 or awful Leah LaBelle in 2004).
You have to wonder if his stripper past hurt him. I loved his voice in auditions, Hollywood and the first two weeks. His past two performances, since the stripper news came out, have been a bit less compelling.
Tomorrow is going to be a fun press conference!
I did say he’d be in the bottom three but the one I thought was going home, Ramiele, wasn’t even there. I at least didn’t pick Kristy Lee Cook, although she was the most obvious pick.
Anyway, here’s the recap:
First safe: Carly Smithson. Second safe: Michael Johns. Third safe: Jason Castro. Not so safe: Syesha Mercado is in the bottom three.
Later, the next four judged. Chikezie is safe. Amanda is safe. David Cook is fine. That means Kristy Lee is the second in the bottom three. (“Where’s the microphone?” she asked before she was given the notice. She knew it was coming.)
The final group of four. David Archuleta is okay. (He could have sung in Swahili backwards and he would have survived this week.). Brooke White is adorably safe, too. It’s down to David Hernandez and Ramiele Malubay. Ramiele is safe! David is down and out. Hmmm….
Paula has never seen a “more stronger” bottom three. I would generally agree, grammatically off or not.
First one who is “saved:” Syesha! Thank you! And Kristy is safe, too! So b-bye Mr. Hernandez. Good vocalist but he couldn’t translate his, um, skills fully on stage. His going-away video includes a glitch. It’s great to hear Ruben sing “Celebrate Me Home.”
And for the first time, they had the bottom three all sing before one of them gets eliminated. This is a way to give the contestants more airtime vs. trotting out a guest vocalist - and to fill an hour.
They are doubling up on Beatles and offering more next week. I’m not sure if this is good or not. Thoughts?
They blatantly cross promote that “Horton Hears a Who” (Fox) film by bringing in Jim Carrey, wearing an elephant costume. Of course.
Upfront, we jump into the group sing (“All My Loving,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Help!”). Carly & Michael, our former Fado-connected folks, hang out together the entire song. Amanda practically chokes on her own phlegm during her bit. David Archuleta remembers his words. David Hernandez can dance (naturally.) David Cook? Not so much. And Sanjaya and his hot sis Shyamali is there in the audience! We didn’t get to see her bounce up and down, though, ahem.
Coke ad uses Cake’s “The Distance.” Love that song!
More cross-promotion between that Horton flick and the “Idols” on the red carpet. And Amanda was excited to meet Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon. I can’t say I respect her more for that.
Kat McPhee does a rather adult contemporary version of “Something.” It’s good if you like Kat McPhee. She looks great, as always.
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By JTesla
March 12, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
After the last few weeks I won’t be disappointed to see Ramiele or Kristy Lee go. David did have one rough night last night though.
By Tony Heringer
March 12, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
David Hernandez, controversy aside, he really doesn’t add much to the top 12.
By Deirdre
March 12, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
I’d pick Kristy or Ramiele before David H. There’s also a good chance Syesha will say goodbye tonight.
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:01 PM | Link to this
Well since JT posted on the new thread 2 hours before I knew it was up I think he has some splaining to do!
By Lee
March 12, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
Kristy
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this
GROUP SING
BBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
By Songluvr
March 12, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Kristy buh-bye.
Sanjaya in the house!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Damn Kristy looks hot tonight, and Brooke has on some ho boots.
Was that Sanjaya in the crowd?
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
I hope Ramiele doesn’t go home tonight. If she does she will be back in the Phillipines by tomorrow sewing Air Jordons for 8 cents a day.
By Flats
March 12, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
LOL @ EAGLE..I MEAN FLATS!
By Songluvr
March 12, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
LMAO! That is so not funny.
By Charlie
March 12, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
It’s obvious that the there is a generation gap between the Beatles and this group of contestants.
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Kristy makes the left pant leg of my slacks fit a little tigher
By Flats
March 12, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
wow…Kristy!
By jillie
March 12, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
david cook is the best….. David Archuleta could win this if it is a popularity contest….how sad..
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
jillie, D. Cook is my favorite at this time as well.
By AS
March 12, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this
DC my favorite, as well.
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this
Anyone know if D.Cook has had a record deal yet like some of the plants that have been slipped in to the show?
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
If Kristy doesn’t get to go back to her stool, I think me and flats can find somewhere for her to sit.
By James
March 12, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
Back to your day, er night, job David…and I can’t wait to get served.
By Mike S
March 12, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
America got it right this week. David was the worst of the week.
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this
I guess James has somewhere for David to sit!!
By AS
March 12, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this
WE, according to wiki, he was with the bands Axium & MWK. According to their MySpace Music pages, Axium was on an Indie label & MWK has none.
By Menana
March 12, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
Well it seems like most of us were right. David H got the boot. No suprise there. Maybe he will do better on his previous job. I do wish him luck in whatever he does. I really hate to see anyone get booted, but we all know that it has to happen. Now justing forward to next week and hope the song choices are better. Good night, will chat again in the morning.
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
I disagree about David H being the worst this week. At least he did not forget the words.
By Flats
March 12, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
LOL ..WOW..ONE MORE WEEK EAGLE!!!WOOOO HOOOO!!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
Thanks AS
By Justin
March 12, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
“Simon is sexy…” LMAO!
I’m not gonna lie I’m a bit appalled by tonight’s results.
I know that none of those in the bottom 3 tonight were a surprise, but it doesn’t matter, there shouldn’t be any hugely talented people in the bottom 3 this early, esp. Syesha!
I was so mad, and nervous, but knew she had a chance. She sounded fantastic when she re-sang her song!
Katharine McPhee looked and sounded amazing tonight. I wonder what she was thinking in her head knowing that she was performing in front of the one judge who said he didn’t care much for her. What an ass.
Then was Kristy Lee Cook and yeah easy pass right there.
Then David Hernandez, which wasn’t shocking, but still such a good vocalist in the bottom 3.
Syesha was first safe THANK YOU GOD!!!!!! And Syesha, Please, please, please, SING YOUR BUTT OFF NEXT WEEK!! She’s becoming forgettable and isn’t quite giving it her all, which is disappointing. I know she can do it, but she has to regain a fan base.
Down to David and Kristy. I knew it was coming that Kristy would be safe, but that’s ridiculous.
She more than anyone else should have gone home. She was terrible last night and won’t get much better.
I don’t give a rat’s ass how good she may be next week, she still should leave.
Let’s see if David Archuleta gets the number 11 spot next week?
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
flats, maybe she will show a little more skin next week.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
March 12, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
Regarding Kristy Lee - Hubby pointed out that if you took away the frenetic background graphics and took away the VERY frenetic band/orchestra galloping away behind the vocals, KLC actually sounded all right. It wasn’t her singing…it was the musical arrangement that was so bad.
I think if the stripper stuff had come out, so to speak, in a couple of weeks from now instead of a week ago, DH might have developed a fan base that would have kept him on the show….he just didn’t have it.
so, more Lennon-McCartney next week. Interesting. wonder if they will limit it to 25 songs again.
see you guys tomorrow!
By Deirdre
March 12, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
More Beatles! OK, I’ll go along with that if they do a better job with the songs. And David A has to remember the words this time.
Please somebody handsome sing Here, There and Everywhere! Not squeaky voice Jason!
I have to put the dogs to bed, feed my mom’s cat, and my kid’s fish. Nighty-night!
By AS
March 12, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this
WE, you’re welcome!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
I wonder if the stripper is going to throw one of those mouth parties before he leaves tonight? He needs to get back into the grove.
And you know what I mean by “back into”
By Susan Boss
March 12, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
I’m absolutely appalled that David H. was eliminated!! He had an excellent voice, great stage presence, and personality with his performances—-UNLIKE Syesha and Krisy Lee….it’s a shame!
By AS
March 12, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this
WE, DC also released a solo indie album in 06 named “Analog Heart”. OK, now I’m done…G’nite all!
By Justin
March 12, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
I wanted to say one more thing, is David A. going to have the highest amount of votes each week, while EVERY other person is in danger on DialIdol? That’s a bit ridiculous… can this site only predict one person’s safety?
Syesha step it up man!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
What show was Susan watching?
And I am appalled by your spelling. It is Kristy not Krisy, and she is sitting safe while your boy is having a “come” as you are party as the other guys are “packing” his stuff.
By JTesla
March 12, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
You know by pointing out that Shyamali is in the audience I think I owe Rodney a beer. I’ll be sure to be careful with my fast forwarding. It sounds like they packed a decent fifteen minute to half hour of show in. Too bad for David, he was good in the past which is more than I can say for Kristy, but who would you rather see dancing on stage? Yeah me too.
By Lara
March 12, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
Wow, I really didn’t see that coming. I thought he might be at the bottom, but thought someone else would be gone. He did have one bad night, but I guess he really didn’t distinguish himself enough among the others to stand out. I hated the group sing!!!! Did you notice that Brook messed up the words - good thing it wasn’t a solo part. I skipped through Katheryn - yawn!!!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
JT I missed Shyamali, so If you see her give me a report tomorrow.
By Real Lurker
March 12, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
Well, I was wrong a girl didn’t get voted off. JTesla, you probably need to post for me tonight since I saved you some typing last night! My stupid computer keeps feezing up !!!!!!!!
By War Eagle
March 12, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
Lara, I changed the channel while Katherine was on. I was hoping to catch some paint drying or something.
Just another AI top 2 failure.
By Real Lurker
March 12, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this
feezing=freezing . Evidentally, my brain is freezing up too.
By Arillius
March 12, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
Kristy should have left tonight, no doubt that David’s early departure was more about his past coming out than his one bad night. He might not have been in till the end, but he’s 100 timers better than Kristy on her best night.
By Negativo
March 12, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
Neg was all over it again. I was 2 of 3 on my picks for the bottom 3, missing Ouchaletta for Sayesha. I still can’t get over how a performance that bad, one of the worst in Idol history, didn’t land him at least in the bottom 3!
Anyway, I said Lap-Dance-Pixie-Boy was a goner this week and I was right on the money. Last week I was perfect on all 4 eliminations, too.
Sorry, Rodney, but I’m clobbering you this year in the predictions. Neg knows Idol.
By Arillius
March 12, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this
Kristy should have left tonight, no doubt that David’s early departure was more about his past coming out than his one bad night. He might not have been in till the end, but he’s 100 timers better than Kristy on her best night.
By josh
March 12, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
SAD! That there are still people in this country hanging from trees that judge someone in such shallow terms for having a job that first of all is not illegal here; and even if it is morally wrong, a sin, as much sins the performer as the clientele does… And who hasn’t ever gone or seen voluntarily an exotic dancer perform, gay or straight… I feel for David H. who was caught up in all this media attention to his past job, and all that pressure (perhaps even from the production of the show) unfortunately showed in his performance last night… Which was not bad enough for him to go home, but it made the job of sending him home a lot easier… Too sad. I wish David the best in the future. If this country can’t embrace his talent I’m sure the rest of the world will… Good luck David, Keep it up!!!
By Arillius
March 12, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Kristy should have left tonight, no doubt that David’s early departure was more about his past coming out than his one bad night. He might not have been in till the end, but he’s 100 timers better than Kristy on her best night.
By bekalynn
March 12, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
Well Archuletta according to Dial Idol was the only one guaranteed to stay here. Apparently he can fumble his way to victory.. Hopefully if he continues to be bad, the teeny bobbers will change their minds.
http://whatsgoingon-bekalynn.blogspot.com/
By drwatx3
March 12, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
I am 100% done with american str8t idol. DH was obviously let go because he is gay and the entire contriversy. the bar owner should be ashamed. and Idol should be ashamed, how many weeks did they let sanjya are what ever his name go on?? but not the gay guy, who can actually sing!!!! and its all based on votes!! total BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the show is over, done. finished. simon find some other non gay friendly show to produduce, do the british know what kkk is? he certainly falls with in there catigory!!! go back to UK. AI IS OVER it was over last season, this year is just stail confirmation.
By Negativo
March 12, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
Josh said to Mr. Hernandez: “Keep it up”.
Are we referring to his gay prostitution, his singing, his dork, all of the above…I think we need some clarification.
By Bob
March 12, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this
Amanda -2-tone Biker chick from Indiana. Can’t decide if she thinks she’s Melissa Ethridge or Janis Joplin. Either way, she doesn’t belong in this competition.
David Hernandez went with a horrible arrangement/interpretation of a classic. For this he paid the price. On the other hand, David Archuletta forgot the lyrics on a questionable interpretation that only Stevie Wonder himself could get away with.
I like the Lennon McCartney song book. I disliked most of the “Creative license.” Don’t mess with the melody. Don’t mess with the lyrics. Style interpretation is fine. Chikezie’s “She’s a Woman.” was fantastic. The bluegrass was a total surprise, but was tonally and lyrically correct. It then morphed into a rocker like the original. I accept and enjoyed the short stuttering ref to the Who’s “Talkin ‘bout my Generation.”
It didn’t damage the song the way the girl who changed prepositions and transitionala notes throughout “In My Life” and the Dread-Head who started out great with “If I Fell,” but then was all over the place jumping between the melody and harmony parts.
Though I didn’t care for it, I respect the country interpretation of 8 days a week.
By Real Lurker
March 12, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
EVIDENTLY I need to proof read before hitting the post button?
By davil
March 12, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
Maybe David H can make the stripper circuit at his local nursing home. When he flamboyantly did a Celine song like a Cher impersonator, I said enough for him. No soup for you!
By Paul from Milton
March 12, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
Thank God for Tivo. We got through both shows tonight in about an hour.
By Songluvr
March 13, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this
Well I have to say that this result was a travesty. Kristy Lee is an average singer! Helloo!! David H. is an excellent singer — good enough to at least be in the top 6.
You know what I feel like doing. BLECH!!!
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
WE: Shyamali is looking good, last year I had a big problem with her because I’d see her face and picture her brother, but I’m over that now.
Deirdre (and everyone else): Since we have a similar view of the group sings, is it just me or was the one last night a total and complete mess? Michael screwed up once if not twice. It was one of the worst, and not in a funny way, that I can remember.
Real Lurker: You pulled a David A., don’t let it show on your face, because I never would have caught the typo ;)
Rodney: I seem to remember Idol having multiple people do their songs if they were in the bottom three last year. I think it was as the competition narrowed and may have been after they changed to the hour format.
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
Oh brother let’s start the blame game for David H! He is gone because he was AWFUL. Not boring (Ramiele), not forgettable (Syesha), not a bad arrangement (Kristy Lee), and not the golden boy who can do no wrong (David A), David H. was awful last night. Yes, it is too bad that he could not be saved by the performances of his past – like the chosen one, but he never connected with the audience in the same way as the Idol poster child did, even before the news of his profession became common knowledge. It’s not a conspiracy that gave him the boot and it’s not a secret organization that orchestrated his ouster.
By Negativo
March 13, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this
Songluvr: Why do you think Kristy can’t sing? I know she had the most comically bad arrangement ever seen last night, but come on…she does have a very good voice. If she puts it together like she did the Journey performance the week before she’ll be just fine. Nobody left has a sub par voice, with the possible exception of Amanda, who has one fantastic note and nothing else.
By Negativo
March 13, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
JT, it was maybe the least surprising ouster possible. Why is Rodney suggesting this was a mild shocker?? To who was this a surprise? I would have bet the house on this one…a p**-poor performance from a contestant that was busted by in a gay lap-dancing scandal the week before, and lacked any personality to begin with. Those are the most obvious reasons I can think of for elimination.
On another note, did anyone else notice Kat missed the same note 3 times in a row during her performance? She sang well otherwise, but that high registry of hers is brutal.
By Songluvr
March 13, 2008 1:20 AM | Link to this
Negativo: It wouldn’t be fair of me to say she can’t sing, because she can carry a tune in tempo. But, while she seems like a sweet girl, I honestly find her singing to be completely forgettable, which is the last way at least I would describe a music artist. Another word would be generic.
Plus, in her performances, she looks kinda uncomfortable, which again is not how I think of a music artist on stage.
I can go to my local bar on karaoke night, and pick out at least 3 to 5 singers that are better/more distinctive, depending on the turnout that night.
That’s all. No offense intended to anyone. It just gripes me because tonight’s ouster likely had very little to do with (singing) talent.
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 1:33 AM | Link to this
Neg, I think most people had Kristy Lee pegged to go. So the shock came from her staying while David H. left. I had a chance to hear the full thing again tonight and as Linny also pointed out the actual singing wasn’t bad. Perhaps those that were against Kristy, myself included, were so caught off guard by the silly arrangement that we missed what the people voting for her caught onto, and that is a decent voice that might have a place in country music. Either that or the voters just really like those torn jeans.
She really doesn’t seem to be getting much buzz in the Portland area, and her hometown isn’t enough to support her, perhaps she is the only country person that people can latch onto, and we know Idol viewers like their country.
With David H., am I the only one that during his pre-singing monologue had to be told to shut up because I kept saying “Pizza place, tell us about the other job! What pizza place? Do people get that with extra sausage?”
By Booger
March 13, 2008 5:48 AM | Link to this
I’m guessing the French will soon be calling Jim Carey “The Next Jerry Lewis”.
By sharon
March 13, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
At the risk of sounding like Paula, “I like everybody”. Each week elimination night is going to get harder and harder because they are all so talented. I was not disappointed to see David leave because I like Kristy Lee and Syesha more. Both ladies need to step it up next week. I wish AI would do away with those stupid theme nights.
By Shaun
March 13, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
Morning, I told yall David was leaving. I thought Kristie Lee should have gone, and someone said it was the band that made her sound bad, NOT! The band plays what the music sheet says, so dont blame them for her lackluster performance.
By idol08
March 13, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Definitely the wrong Idol went home. DH was awesome as well as attractive and talented!!!! I hope his stripping was not a factor in this decision???
By sharon
March 13, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this
I agree with JTelsa’s 12:42am post. Also, Jim Carrey really bugs me. He is so over the top and overrated.
By Rich
March 13, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
David H was horrible.
By TT
March 13, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
Why did they have Kat McPhee back on? Talk about a boring performance. I didn’t think that song would ever end. Fade back into obscurity Kat….Please
By Elaine
March 13, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
even before the stripper news came out about David H., he had always seemed kind of creepy to me and I couldn’t quite figure out why. He is a very talented singer.
Does anybody else think he looks like he’s done botox around his eyes? There’s something wierd about how his face doesn’t move quite right…
He always looks like he’s staring kind of stalker-like…
By TT
March 13, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
Why did they have Kat McPhee back on? Talk about a boring performance. I didn’t think that song would ever end. Fade back into obscurity Kat….Please
By Mike S
March 13, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
Well, I was 2 of 3 on the bottom 3 and dead on on the vote off.
I would like to claim Kristy as correct, but my statement was on the lines, “Bottom 3 should be Ramiele, David H and Syesha. although Kristy will probably be there even though I actually liked her performance”
So, I will take credit for Syesha and David, and take a miss on Ramiele.
I am now 4 for 4 on vote offs though :-)
As, for David H., he never built a fan base even though he was very good early on, and he then had two subpar performances in a row — that is the makings of a bottom 3 right there. When you marry that with the fact that Kristy was excellent last week, and does have a built in AI fan base (country), and there is no secret to David being booted. Yes, his past hurt him, I won’t deny that, but he is gone because he never gave the audience a reason to keep him.
By Menana
March 13, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
Good morning to All!!! Before I have to terminate my next employee (sad day for him), I want to post a comment. I have to agree with Jtesla that the group song was the pits. I can’t ever remember one that was that bad and believe me, in 6 years I have only missed two shows of AI. Not a bad record, huh? I think that Kristy sang her song better last night than she did Tuesday. Had she sang better then, she may not have been in the bottom 3. I also agree with Negativo, that she can sing and has a good voice, but the arrangement was really bad. She will bounce back next week. As far as David H, yeah, his past employment may have hurt him, although it should not have. Americans are hard to forgive some things and stripping is one of them. As long as someone’s life style doesn’t interfer with mind, so what. TEHO (to each his own). Now if only skunk girl (Amanda) will go next week. I don’t think that no matter what she sings, it will always sound the same. Anyone agree with me? Well gotta go for now and do a nasty job, but will be back after I do the firing.
By ,,,=^..^=,,, from home
March 13, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
Shaun…i didn’t say the BAND sounded bad i said the ARRANGEMENT was bad… each performer rehearses with the band and has the band do an arrangement that the contestant wants … so it’s still KLC’s fault… ultimately. But the ARRANGEMENT was too hyped up for how she sang. that’s what i was saying, hon :-) sorry if the way i said it was not clear, that’s entirely possible as i wrote it half asleep before crawling into bed, LOL!!!
peace!
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
Morning mushblogians
I have a busy day ahead of me so I’ll be popping in rather than boring you with my non-stop banter!
JT, I thought the group sing started off badly but got better. I don’t think Michael was the only one to screw up but the music was fun and they all look so silly doing such an under-rehearsed piece!
I’m disappointed that David H left but, to be fair, not only was his song bad on Tuesday, it was even worse on Wed. so he probably deserved it.
By Mike S
March 13, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
YOU were not alone TT. MY wife and I were both saying “and people wonder why her album was such a disasterous bomb?”
All I could here while Kat was singing was “This is the song that never ends. It goes on and on my friends…………..”
By Downtown Guy
March 13, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
Recent articles have asked “Is America ready for a ‘gay’ American Idol?” I think after David H being unceremoniously voted off, the answer is a resounding NO! Two of the (apparently) gay AI contestants are gone. My gaydar recognizes at least 1 more. Will he survive?
While David H’s song choice/arrangement was questionable, he was not the worst by far. Neither Kristy nor Shyesha were as technically proficient. Here’s hoping he can work it out and have a career.
War Eagle and Negativo: I think you guys should get a case of beer and get together, do some male/”bro” bonding and discuss strippers, MALE strippers (“dancer-pixie boys”)(“how could a REAL man ever do anything like that?”), “mouth parties” (interesting phrase, I’ve never heard that one before. Sounds like fun!) , backing into” things (Tee Hee), and your need to bring everything “gay” to a sexual level. It might be, ummm, enlightening. I’m just sayin’…
Finally, I can’t believe they’re going to do MORE Lennon/McCartney songs next week! I had ENOUGH this week!
By Blkshepherd
March 13, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
Personally I believe that it was mostly young teen white(this is not a racist dig)girls that was originally voting for DH until the news broke he was a stripper at bars with mostly male clients. Once females who generally buy the music is turned off for whatever reason especially sexual perfrence..you lose valueable votes. I doubt seriously if there were millions of straight men voting for DH. and the gay votes wasent strong enough, plus the songs choice sucked both times..Neither showcased his very good voice. The only reason chickezee stayed is because he upped his game! I really think the young girls however stopped voting for DH once they found out he is gay. The hope of him selecting one of them for his girl is non existent as he is gay. It should not matter but they aint going to let a gay be idol. Still he had a shread of a chance but the song killed him..it was so corny. Just like the guy who sang wake me up before you go go! Stupid song choice costed him his spot on idol. Not over DH..he can always sing on a cruise ship doing two shows..One for the general public..then after midnight when the kids are in bed..he can Sing dance and strip for the adults! all the while keeping his day job. dude really is a good entertainer. So what he showed a lil skin..heh heh. Atleast he got paid to take his clothes off lol..some folks like ruben studdard may sound great but you dont wanna see them with out clothes..shessssh!
By harrietth
March 13, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
Good morning everyone! I was only mildly surprised that David H left last night. Someone nailed it yesterday when they said Kristy would probably survive because the criticism of her performance had been mean enough to garner sympathy votes. So, when she and David H were the only ones left, I figured it would be David. By the way, I was watching Entertainment Tonight before Idol last night and there was a piece on Archuleta. They said he had a terrible stage father who had screamed at him about his sond and made him cry just prior to his last Idol performance. They went on to say that the father was so bad that they had to ban him from the set of Star Search when David was a contestant there. They said the father even went so far as to harass the girl who was David’s competition. Makes me wonder now if David A’s demeanor—humble and giggling, and oh, so grateful—is more like the whipped puppy syndrome, courtesy of his father.
By Rinny
March 13, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
Did anyone else think the group performance looked like a Brady Bunch act?
By harrietth
March 13, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
Oops. Typo. Meant to say screamed at him about his song, not sond.
By Lara
March 13, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
I am wondering if they are running out of “themes”? Are they really going to have another Lennon/McCartney night? Is David A going to pick a song he might actually know? I just don’t see this being a good idea.
And if they are going to bring past AI contestants back, why does it have to be Katherine? Thank goodness that I have TiVO!!!!
By Mike S
March 13, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this
Harrietth, it is interesting that you say that about David’s father. It was pointed out by TMZ and a couple other blogs yesterday that David’s father was sitting next to Nigel during dress rehearsal’s and “jawing” to him the entire time.
By flats
March 13, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
I agree with Linny, and alot of critcs agree with her too.The band screwed it up for kristy the other night.Thank god she survived.I was hoping seyesha would get voted off.
By Mike S
March 13, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Harrietth, it is interesting that you say that about David’s father. It was pointed out by TMZ and a couple other blogs yesterday that David’s father was sitting next to Nigel during dress rehearsal’s and “jawing” to him the entire time.
By harrietth
March 13, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this
MikeS, I remember that, now that you mention it! I think that is creepy. ET said they wondered if AI wouldn’t ban him as well. Imagine that. David has probably grown up trying his best to fulfill his father’s unrealized dreams of musical fame. The thing with Nigel certainly validates what ET said.
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
Lara…I think Ryan said that they were postponing the theme originally planned for next week and adding another Beatles night instead….I may have heard wrong though, it went by pretty fast.
BTW Rodney…nice blog title..very clever! :-)
By Lara
March 13, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Not to start controversy or anything, but where did David H state that he was gay? Just because you work in a gay club or that environment, does not make you gay. Even if he is, I don’t think that girls would totally stop voting for him for that reason. Perhaps I give teen girls too much credit.
By flats
March 13, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
Lara…he might not be gay..just held a few!
By harrietth
March 13, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
If anyone is interested, you can read about David A’s creep of a father at ET online.
By Bob
March 13, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
“‘I’ve never seen a more stronger Bottom Three,’ PAULA ABDUL admired.” She said “bottom” - an inside joke about David H. being gay. Paula made a grammatical error as well - “more stronger.”
By War Eagle
March 13, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
If anyone thinks that Danny and David H. were eliminated because of possibly being gay they are completely stupid.
I want to make the argument that…
Alaina and Kady were eliminated because they were blonde.
Alex, Asia’h, and Joanne were eliminated because they were black women.
Colton, Garrett, Luke, Jason Y and Robbie were eliminated for being straight white men.
See how stupid anyone of these arguments would be.
Quit whinning like little girls.
By timthebrave
March 13, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
David A will win it because the little girls like him. He had the most votes even though he forgot the lyrics, got flustered, and put up the worst performance of the night. If that can’t remove him from the top spot what will?
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
tim - it will take more than one bad night to bring DA down any at all… he was so pimped and hyped as the all-american-idol-boy-wonder that the first bad night only garners sympathy and the “make sure you vote for him so he doesn’t lose” emergency votes. if he were to have another bad night next week, he’d slip just a little… if a third, then SOME would start to hold back on the voting … but probably NOT switch to voting for someone else…
however, having said that…with the level of talent this year…such block voting will be harder to justify and maintain, i think, and a lot of voters really DO want the best to win, so…. it could get extremely interesting.
By Carri
March 13, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Poor DH. I really liked his voice and he did an excellent job on Papa was a Rollin’ Stone a week ago. I thought Ramiele should have gone. She is cute and has a sweet voice, but nothing else. Well, maybe DH can do a remake of an old Chuck Berry song - “My Ding-a-Ling! Also, I didn’t think Kat was any better than this years’ contestants.
By Dawgs
March 13, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Hey War Eagle, 45-20
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Deirdre — i’d dvr’d the show, but after watching it deleted it from memory… but i also thought that was what Ryan said, or rather, almost mumbled.
Now don’t get me wrong. Early Beatles are fun, for me, more so than the later stuff, frankly. However. The OLDEST competitor is what, 29? that means he was born in… 1979? right? You have to believe that even if they DID hear old beatles music growing up, it wasn’t what they LIKED when they started singing. Not just beatles, but ANY 60s and 70s music, and maybe even most of the 80s was BEFORE they got “into” music as a possible way of life! and MOST of the contestants are at least 5 years younger than that, if not TWELVE years younger (DavidA). While all us “oldsters” really enjoy the beatles and the stones and the animals and flower-child music from san francisco and early days of disco… it’s just not relevant to these guys for the most part.
Is that fair to them? I’m not saying it isn’t… i’m asking what you think.
I mean, yeah, I can hum a Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin song with the best of them… but if i was a singer when i was a teenager/young adult, i do NOT think i’d have been thrilled to have to perform songs EVERY WEEK that came out of my parents’ generation. Sure, know HOW to, and even do it once in a while… but WEEK AFTER WEEK????
Now, don’t get me wrong — i’m old enough to be one of the “old fogeys” about today’s music… i do not like a LOT of it. But I’m not the “buying public” that is being sought, either. It’s expected i’ll by stuff that’s “nostalgic”…
these kids are told to be relevant, pop, updated, modern, and yet to sing nothing BUT songs that are FORTY freaking years OLD! i don’t care how “timeless” the songs are, they are STILL forty-freaking years old!
By FedUp
March 13, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
I knew D.H. wouldn’t last. Too many people are associating him with his “career”. I still can’t believe, tho, that those two girls beat him out. They both deserved to go more than D.H. I have to say that Cheezie did ok this week, but he doesn’t do much for me. That insincere grin has to go!
By flats
March 13, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
YO DAWGS!!!EAGLE UNDERSTANDS!!37-15 IN 06!!!!
By RC the 'chap'
March 13, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
LOL!!
Nothing like a public blog! All the intrigue, etc…..
I’d like to say that I think David H has himself to blame for being voted off. He sang sharp most of the time although he did show flashes of being a really good singer. I don’t think his being booted has anting to do with his past of preferences. Next week maybe Kristy can saddle up.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Why do you say it’s insincere, FedUp? Do you know Chikezie? Do you have some basis upon which you make that statement, or is it just really hard for you to believe that someone could smile a certain way? I am not trying to be rude, here, but I find it absolutely amazing that just because someone has a happy, warm, delighted expression and smile so many people have to believe it MUST be fake or insincere!
granted, it may be easier to believe that someone scowls or frowns or grumps around all day than that s/he smiles all day … and sometimes if you’re around a “smiler” you may want to kill them (figuratively of course) for being so dad-goned cheerful all the time … but …
insincere? i think THAT’s a little harsh!
By ksjoyner
March 13, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
I thought that DH was better than some of the others, but not great. It was really a coin toss on who was going home. I have to say I like Amanda, most of the time, but I’m a huge Janis Joplin fan so I like the gravelly voice thing. I just wish she would enunciate better. There were a couple of performances the other night that I talked all of the way through, which means I was bored to tears. Kat has a great voice, but the song choice was BORING and she looked way too thin.
By RC the 'chap'
March 13, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
LOL KS…..
I like the biker chick’s enthusiasm….she gets after it!
I disagree on Kat though. I love the way she looks and acts but she IMO is a middle of the road singer….nuthin spectacular. I believe that’s why she hasn’t had great success at it yet.
By flats
March 13, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
MARCH MADNESS BABY!!!!!!
By ksjoyner
March 13, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Kat is more of a stage performer than a recording artist. I just feel that her frame looks better when she has a little more meat on her. She is so tall she can carry it, and I like her face a little softer. My daughter’s two favorite AI performances to date are Kat’s Cherry Tree and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and my Kate adores Judy Garland so if you can compare you must be decent.
By Blkshepherd
March 13, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
not that it is a crime. sexual preference is just that preference. But to suggest that DH is not gay and doing nude lap dances on man’s laps is just a little out of touch with realtiy to believe that. No straight Man regardless of the money is going to dance naked on another mans lap. His ego and image would be surely damaged. Also there are plenty of straight strig clubs to join where the clients are males and females respectively. If it was just only about stripping he would have made just as much money in a strip club that cater to women who will Pay.(thought of stripping myself for the extra cash) it is what it is. Also when you take off your clothes its always a chance word will get out that you strip and also from the pics with no shirt on at the bars he didnt look one bit out of place. He was quite at home being a stripper and made good money. Well now hes free to go back and build himself as Former American Idol(a tab he will wear even after hes dead and gone)Label live well past the persons lifespan. Anyway he can up his tab! Since he became somewhat of a celebrity singing in front of millions of people..I think hes gonna make even more money as a stripper now..he will be fine.
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Man, I’m having a busy morning! How’s it going in here?
I can’t say I’m upset that David left last night. His Beatles performance was not good at all. Unless something changes drastically, I think Kristie or Ramiele will be the next to go. Syesha was pretty weak as well. They must be having nightmares that they have to do the Beatles again. Poor Archie!
By flats
March 13, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
SORRY RC…I RULE BUDDY!!!!PUBLIC BLOG!!!LOL!!!!
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
WHY the questions from the phone-in people??????? I thought the show was supposed to focus on the singers this year. If so, why were 4 out of the 5 questions for the judges?
Because those are the ones Ryan picked! Do he and the judges care about the singers or is this just a big ‘look at me’ party for them!?
By Menana
March 13, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Looks like alot of posting since I had to leave earlier. Right now, I am not a very likable person since I had to fire an employee, NOT FUN!!!!! Back to AI, it is really any one’s guess if DH’s past hindered his ability to stay alive. I would hope that it wasn’t, but that it was his performance. Sure he has the voice and looks, but apparently, it takes more than that to stay alive. I honestly thought that it would be Kristy that would go home, but that only shows how much I know. Amanda might be okay if she had better talent and better punctuation. To me she is just to lackadaisical.I find that to me she is hard to understand. Don’t know how much longer she will be able to hold on. I know that it’s early, but do I have any takers on the next to leave? Just wondering, as I’m sure that some of you have already formed your opinion (I have). Let’s compare opinions.
By RC the 'chap'
March 13, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
You know Blkshepherd’s post is finally going to push me to the point of asking a question that I have had ever since the news of David H’s profession came out. So here he is dancing for men, and he can’t be attracted to all of them, yet I’m sure they have certain expectations as to what they will see when the clothes come off. So, how does he keep from going turtle? Crude I know, but if I had a bunch of old ladies watching me shake my thing it would be turtle time, so how did he do it night after night?
Maybe I just need to get out more.
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
D. I noticed in the 15 minutes that I watched there was a lot of focus on the judges. What was really irritating was in the recap it was more judges comment then recap of the performance. The producers were sure to pack in every Simon jab that occurred the night before.
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Menana: It is early, but I’ll risk my “prediction streak” by saying that one person will leave us again next week. So far I’ve been 100% accurate with my elimination guesses so you can put money on that one.
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Menana…you just hit on something that I haven’t been able to put into words yet about Amanda. Lackadaisical! She just doesn’t seem to care( I’m sure she does) Her diction is atrocious, her demeanor when the judges are talking to her strikes me as ‘I really don’t care” I think she’d be a serious contender if she was willing to do the work. They’ve already told her that they like her style, what’s wrong with refining it just a little?
By flats
March 13, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Rock and Country Idol!!!They shoul really change it to that!!!!I love it!!!
By mvt
March 13, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Next week a female will leave! which one? Depends on next weeks preformance!
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
JT, exhibitionists don’t care who’s looking as long as somebody is!
And yeah, my point exactly…they have so much time to fill for their hour long results show that it becomes the Judges Hour.
I’m pretty sure this is more Fox’s fault than Idol’s. If you can make the number one show longer, why wouldn’t you? (except for running the risk of boring the audience)
By ksjoyner
March 13, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
re: turtlehead. Used to male strippers COULDN’T show their Norwegian Wood - lol. they tied down or took salt peter to keep it from happening. Now, not so sure. Don’t do the clubs anymore of any kind. Anyway, chicks strip for chicks in straight clubs, straight guys can strip for gay guys. It’s all about the green - that’s what gets them excited!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
As much as i like Amanda, i think she’s got a little of the “biker attitude” more than being lackadaisical. To me it comes across more as a sort of “studied nonchalance” (i don’t LIKE it, it’s just what i think i’m seeing)… and from the people i know who ARE bikers, it’s kind of a common defense mechanism to what is a frequent automatic assumption that bikers are “bad”. NOT that anyone has dissed Amanda for being a biker… it’s just sort of a built-in arrogance-nonchalance-defensive-attitude, imho.
With her voice, and the way she DOES sort of slur/slide over words, she’d be perfect for a bluesy-rock style, Bonnie Raitt, Maggie Bell, Janis Joplin type stuff…. but then, that limits her range and creativity, depending on the original genre she’s working FROM….
i really don’t think she’ll last very long… Carly’s voice and vocals are clearer, smoother, within the rock out style, and when it comes to the white streak versus the tattoos… well…. it’s anyone’s guess, there!
LOL! (just trying to throw out some “other” ideas about things… don’t mind me!)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
OK—-there was so much backlash about the mentors from last year that we only have 4 this year…. maybe we can “backlash” about the constant bickering and focus on the JUDGES [even SIMON said, “put the focus back on the contestant where it belongs” tuesday night] that they might get a little comeuppance!
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
ksj, I can see your comment on the first page but it refuses to show up here. maybe if I make a comment, it will give yours a little push! :-)
By Making Sense
March 13, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
My previous post isn’t showing. Let’s try it again (hopefully it won’t show up twice):
I don’t think anyone has mentioned this yet - It looks like David H. was the most surprised person out of everyone. When he was first called to be part of the bottom 3, he said some comment like, “I’m bummed, but I’m just in the bottom 3, not the one going home”. Then, when Ryan announced that it would be HIM going home, he mouthed, “Wow!” He was truly shocked. It appears he was confident that it would be Kristi (not him) going home. SURPRISE! I felt a little bad for him (since I think Kristi or even Ramiele was really the one who deserved to be leaving the show), but I think he was getting a little too coc@y for his own good.
Another Beatles night? Poor David A. He already admitted that he doesn’t know any of their songs, thus the reason for singing “We can work it out”, which happens to be one (and the only) song he’s vaguely familiar with only because he knows Steve Wonder’s rendition of the song. David A.’s got to be nervous. He just better learn those lyrics like the back of his hand.
My prediction for the “pimp spot”: Carly.
By Menana
March 13, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
You are absolutely correct in that person will be eliminated next week as we all are aware of. I tend to agree with you that Amanda does not show any enthusiasm about her performances on what the judges have to say. Its like “Whateverrrrrrrrrr”. It just seems like she could care less. I also agree with MVT that a female will go next week. My opinion on which one may chance after Tuesday’s show. Flats: Hey man, I like your idea to change to Rock & Country Idol.
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Making Sense, don’t forget poor Chikezie. He’s in the same boat. I’m sure each contestant will hit a theme night or two or more where they don’t know many of the songs. In my book the Golden Child doesn’t get a pass, if he wants to continue to wear the AI crown then he needs to show us what he can do with material that he isn’t familiar with.
By RC the 'chap'
March 13, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
Menana
I think Kristy will leave next week. The part of the “I don’t care” attitiude is pretty normal for biker chicks who perform…..it’s a sneering kinda thing. I will have to say though that when me and the missus were watching the final two last night she said David would be leaving because the country fans would want Kristy to stay. I hope that’s not the case next week but she Remoulade or Syesha can all pack it up IMO.
By Blkshepherd
March 13, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
Whats with the dumb call in questions?were they trying to fill in the gaps of time? and all the focus on the judges is getting annoying. They are milking us again 11 more weeks of Ryan and Simon lil love spat and silly callins stretching out the time just to get paid.the longer we stay tuned to Fox the more money they get(ratings)..I would like to buy some stock with FOX FIVE! Seems like a good investment as I dont see Fox 5 going anwwhere anytime soon. With all those reality shows and AI bringing in the most loot Fox has got to be the richest out of all of the networks..abc nbc cbs and the laughable WB. cant hold a candle to the mighty giant FOX-5!
By RC the 'chap'
March 13, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
LOL BLKSHEP
I agree with the call in thing….you see how Ryan kept igmoring the 50 yr old on hold? LOL!!! As if a 50 yr old wouldn’t have something important to say!!
;)
By mvt
March 13, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
I really think David Cook should win…he is a total, marketable package. How saying that out loud will not jinkx him!
By Menana
March 13, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
RC “The chap”: On the call ins, they should not put the questions where they can be seen, just do a random call answer. That wayRyan has no idea of who is calling, questions or age. He would read the questions and then make his selection on which call to answer. So not fair. Don’t know about anyone else, but I did not care for the call ins. And, all questions should be related to the contestants and not the judges. Right?
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
David Cook, rumor has it, is not very popular with the other contestants due to his arrogance.
Can’t say I’m a big fan of his yet, although I loved ‘Hello’, I wasn’t impressed with Eleanor Rigby or anything else he’s done. So far he’s a one-hit-wonder for me.
By flats
March 13, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
What the crap does..”A student in a bedroom at midnight”???LOL!!!!!
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
flats….I think when he said that ..it reminded me of my college days when we were all sitting around the dorm room or someone’s apartment and someone always picked up a guitar and started playing and sometimes singing something. I think that’s what Simon meant because, while Jason was singing, it reminded me of that too.
By ksjoyner
March 13, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
As much as I like Jason C I have to agree with the student thing. His voice isn’t as strong as some of the others and at least he knows his limits and chooses songs that he can play and sing, but it will get to the point that it’s just more of a hobby, sitting around passing the pipe kind of atmosphere and not a recording artist. He needs to just go ahead and start singing more folk type songs - that works for him.
By Downtown Guy
March 13, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Blkshepherd: I have to disagree with you on 2 counts. 1. Sexual orientation is NOT a preference. A preference can be changed, an orientation cannot. How many people, straight or gay, would or could change? 2. There are plenty of self-identified straight guys who strip, lap dance, etc for men. Check out and talk with the guys at Swing Richards sometime.
JTesla: It’s called Viagra. Most of the boys use it to “enhance” things, as it were. Especially in locals that allow fully nude dancing.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
hey guys, the DavidH interview is up :-) (ooooooh did i say that!!!???)
By JTesla
March 13, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Viagra… that is why I didn’t know the secret. ;)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
RC — i think you hit the nail on the head, in a way — Ryan was afraid that the 50 year old might actually have a relevant question that would require THOUGHT to answer! and they don’t WANT anyone to actually think!!! (or… don’t expect anyone to actually do so!)
By Negativo
March 13, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
I think Jacuzzi has to be nervous because how can he ever top his last performance? No matter what he does, the judges will tell him it wasn’t as good as last week.
As the field thins out, Amanda will eventually lose the rocker vote to D. Cook. Not enough room for two, and he’s much better than her.
Ramiele is the biggest underachiever in the field so far, but may be primed to give the next surprise WOW performance. She certainly has the voice for it, and if she can just get the right song choice and arrangement to deliver…look out.
Archuletta has a critical night ahead of him. He was beloved by his teeny-girls enough to survive one clusterf-ck melt-down. Another and he’s in huge trouble.
Kristy was at her best when she sang soulful with a little hint of country. She needs to get back to that if she hopes to survive another week. She’s in direct competition with Brooke right now, who is much more authentic of a performer.
Jason is very popular with young women, not girls, but women age 18-40. I think he lasts another couple rounds if he can avoid any arrangement/song choice errors.
Syesha has a ton of talent and performes beautifully, but she reminds me of Latoya London. Very polished but does not emotionally “touch” viewers. Probably makes the top 5, but not more than that unless she can figure out a way to emotionally connect.
Carly and Micheal have a similar problem: they are not American and voters are alsways going to be leary of this fact. If either hopes to win they’ll need to be perfect.
Carly would benefit from some negative comments from the judges, because a lot of voters believe she’s getting preferencial treatment and are growing resentful.
By Deirdre
March 13, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Carly has been getting negative comments from Simon…..the Carly haters just choose to ignore it. And if you ask me, Carly is as much a ‘rocker’ as either David or Amanda.
On the other hand, Michael appears to have become a nonentity. Obviously people are voting for him but almost no one mentions his name on the blogs. I think being foreign born is the least of their troubles.
By Negativo
March 13, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Deirdre,
Carly is not a rocker, she is a pop singer. Big difference. She will never get the rocker vote. I would say she’s got the same sort of problem as Sayesha; she doesn’t connect emotionally with voters and that will eventually come back to bite her.
Also, don’t discount the foreigner issue. Americans in general want an American winning American Idol.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
March 13, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Hubby asked me last night how they could be “American” Idols … i pointed out that Carly’s been her for 4+ years, married an American, and is making the USofA her home. Michael has been here over 10 years, went to high school, apparently, locally, or came right after high school, not sure which, but it’s been home to him for long enough to be considered an “American” by choice.
It would be VERY different if someone from, say, England (or pick a country) came over here on a work visa expressly and only for the purpose of trying out for Idol and remaining for the competition if they managed to get that far — THAT would be just wrong. Even just last year when Carly had been here for 3+ years, she wasn’t eligible because her work visa was not cleared in time… appropriately disqualifying her from remaining in the competition.
Remember Hok on SYTYCD — same problem the first year he tried out — student visa did not qualify him to work in the US, and thus he had to be disqualified for that year, even though he’d m