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Well, they've changed things around a bit this season. Obviously, there's a top 36 instead of the 24 of previous years. They also told the wannabe idols their fate a bit differently, as well. Reminiscent of "dancing for your life" on So You Think You Can Dance, some of them had to sing against others to earn their prized spot. Eh. I suppose it added some drama, something the show is notoriously short on. Er, yes ... I'm being sarcastic. Me? I'd rather they get up and talk about how they will not be obnoxious. Like that's going to happen, eh?
Here's the list:
The gals
Alexis Grace
Allison Iraheta
Ann Marie Boskovich
Arianna Afsar
Casey CarlsonJoanna Pacitti Felicia Barton
Jackie Tohn
Jasmine Murray
Jeanine Vailes
Jessie Langseth
Kendall Beard
Kristen McNamara
Lil Rounds
Megan Corkrey
Mishavonna Henson
Stevie Wright
Tatiana Nicole Del Toro
Taylor Vaifanua
The guys:
Adam Lambert
Alexander Wagner-Trugman
Anoop Desai
Brent Keith
Danny Gokey
Jorge Nunez
Ju'Not Joyner
Kai Kalama
Kris Allen
Matt Breitzke
Matt Giraud
Michael Sarver
Nathaniel Marshall
Nick Mitchell
Ricky Braddy
Scott MacIntyre
Stephen Fowler
Von Smith
Joanna Pacitti was replaced by Felicia Barton when they finally deemed her ineligible to compete. It's something about previous contracts and the relationship with the record company.
Two who made it and can go away
I'm sorry, but Tatiana and Nathaniel Marshall can go far away. These are two of the most annoying contestants ever on the show. I don't care if they can sing or not. They're both drama queens and, as they say, save the drama for your mama ... you aren't welcome on my TV set, neither one of you.
Really iffy
Nick Mitchell made it? Or, should I say ... Norman Gentle made it? He can sing and has that annoyance factor, too. However, at least he doesn't cry all the time. He's from Brookfield, CT, near my old stomping grounds in Danbury. I've been reading the online newspaper from the area -- they're cheering him on. I guess we'll see.
Random comments
- Aw, too bad that Jamar and Danny got split up. I was sure Danny would make it. I think Jamar would be more fun to watch than Nathaniel.
- None of the girls are striking me the way Melinda Doolittle did. Hopefully one or two will stand out for me to cheer them on.
- Anoop is good, as are many of the other guys.
13 comments:
Danny and Lil Rounds seem to be the best of the bunch. I can't believe Tatiana made it. What in the world? Can anyone explain how she was moved from the room that was cut to a room that was saved and then made the final cut? I think Jackie is right--it is all for the drama! Of course I'll still watch, but a girl can complain, right? Can you imagine the trouble votefortheworst.com is having picking only one!?
I was floored that Jamar didn't make it! I couldn't believe how many questionable people made it through and he got sent home. Unbelievable. Please don't get me started on that Tatiana chick, can't stand her. I literally turn the channel whenever she or Norman are on screen. I love Danny and Lil and will watch the show for them.
Jackie, I'm with you. Tatiana and Nathaniel are SO annoying. If they stick around long, I may tune out. Same for Norman or Nick or whoever he is.
Joanna Pacitti got the Idol boot? That stinks... maybe she was too talented
Actually, I read that Joanna Pacitti got the boot because not only does she live in the same apartment building as two executives for 19 Entertainment, but one of those executives was credited as being her best friend in the liner notes on her 2006 CD. Can we all say "conflict of interest" together now?
And I'm sorry Coffee...but anyone who forgets their lyrics NUMEROUS times during Hollywood week does not deserve to move forward.
She's currently dating Mark Ballas from DWTS who is also in a band...if she's such a good singer why doesn't his band give her a break?
I have a few people I'm liking so far this season.
Danny Gokey
Anoop Desai
Brent Keith
Anne Marie Boskovich
Taylor Vaifanua
Alexis Grace
Jamar Rogers was really the only person that didn't make it through that I thought should have made it.
At least Norman is in on the joke and purposefully behaving like this. It's just sad that we're probably seeing the real Tatiana and Nathaniel. And I don't care whether Tatiana can sing or not, her attitude is so atrocious that it alone should have prevented her from moving forward. But it's ok, I think even Tatiana is too annoying for American to vote for her.
If Tatiana makes it past the first vote, I may have to change channels. Even after Simon told her to stop being so annoying, as soon as she saw the cameras on her when she was leaving, she started that screaming again.
If Nathaniel is the male drama queen, then I'm with you Jackie... I can't stand him either.
I actually cried real tears when Jamar didn't make it and so many bad singers did, citing Norman/Nick as an example. It's not that Norm can't sing, but to do it with comedy is not what I see as an American Idol. I hope they do choreography for him if he's to be humorous. I like to laugh, but he's not all that funny to me.
I'm with you MEB. I really can't stomach Tatiana and it galls me that talented Jamar got sent packing and Norman the clown continues on. Are these people really what the judges think we want to see? Just one more reason why I think they need to toss these judges and get new ones!
Rbennie...I don't for one second think these people are who the JUDGES think we want to see. I think these people are who the PRODUCERS think we want to see. Often you can tell by Simon's facial reactions that he is not at all pleased with contestants they are passing through. And Paula has also stated that the producers knowingly allowed her stalker to audition after Paula asked them to forbid it. The producers just like all the drama, and they like the viewers talking about the people they hate, it creates just as much PR and the contestants people love.
It'll be interesting to see some sort of True Hollywood Story about Idol a few years after the show is over. I'd love to hear the candid thoughts of the judges about their experiences.
Yes Caroline, I'm sure you are right. I just blame the judges because they are the visible ones, LOL. I could really do without a lot of the theatrics. All that having 2 people sing against each other crap, when they knew all along who they were putting through. In previous years they did that only once at the very end and they didn't make them sing. This year they must have done at least 5 of those. I just feel so bad for those kids. The tremendous pressure they are under and these people are screwing around.
I totally agree about the sing-offs being lame and unfair. Now these poor kids involved in the sing-offs already look like the "weak" ones to America. What should motivate people to vote for them? Plus in the instance of the first 2 boys, they pitted friends against each other, so although the one kid made it through, he couldn't really celebrate since the kid that didn't make it through was standing right next to him.
As for the judges, I could completely do without Randy. I don't feel like he adds anything. At least Paula adds some hilarity with her antics. And I'm actually a fan of both Simon & Kara.
Tatiana & Nathaniel - Is there a phone number to vote people off the show?? The one to beat IMHO is Adam Lambert. Nick/Norman is using his comedy act as a means to hide his insecurities. He needs to go on "The Last Comic Standing" show. Jamar should have made it through. Are they doing Wild Cards this year?
There's no phone number to vote people off unfortunately. But only 3 will make it through out of tonight's 12. And yes, Tatianna is in tonight's group.
Here's the way I see it. Both Danny Gokey & Anoop Desai will be competing tonight. I'm hoping one of those two is the highest BOY vote total. There are some decent girls tonight such as Alexis Grace & Anne Marie Boskovich, hopefully one of them is the highest GIRL vote total. As long as Tatianna isn't the highest vote total after those two, then she won't advance. So personally, I won't be voting for anyone other than those 4 (final decisions made upon seeing their performances) and hopefully 3 of them will advance.
There is a wild card round, but the judges get to pick the 3 wild card finalists, so we just have to hope they don't screw us there.
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