Those of you that follow AI will understand this… those who don’t, please ignore the following.
My predictions for the BOTTOM 3 tonight:
1. Brooke White: She is definitely not bringin’ her “A Game”. She is capable of sooo much better, and America knows that. America is frustrated with her. Bottom 3.
2. David Archuleta: Last night’s song was soooo boring. I’m not sure why Simon thought it was so great? But, David did good enough… safe.
3. Carly Smithson: I think she is better than last night’s performance, also. I think she is confusing her fans on who she is (like Hillary Clinton)…. I want her to bring chills to me. She isn’t. Bottom 3.
4. Jason Castro: Perfect last night. He is sooooooo safe. Hello, couch.
5. Kristy Lee Cook: She has found her stride. She may be the toughest person in this competition and she is showing it. She is safe.
6. David Cook: He stunk it up. It was bound to happen. Every great Idol has a bad night. This was his. That “Our Lady Peace” song was terrible, or, at least his version was…. I just wanted it to stop. He deserves the bottom 3, but I think he will get by on his past “cred”…. he will be safe.
7. Syesha Mercado: She did just “okay”…. Fantastia, you are not. But I think she will make it through… safe.
8. Michael Johns: He does have to stop doing imitations of other singers. Stick to the blues… it’s your calling. America will punish you tonight and send you a “wake up” call. Bottom 3.
(My second thought: I believe if I’m wrong on any these, Syesha Mercado will be in the Bottom 3.)
-And, I loved that Paula finally told Randy that he needed to stop on the whole “pitchy” thing… he’s become a bad joke. They should just have a cardboard cut-out of him that says “dawg, pitchy, dawg, pitchy”…. of course, I always fast forward through him anyway.
I’ve grown to like Paula after last night.
Hate, some minor disagreements with you here.
I agree with your prediction of the bottom three.
I disagree with your take on Kristy Lee Cook. Good singer, no substance. Will get a gig as a cast member at Disney World or a cruise ship.
Jason Castro was a bad imitation of Israel Kamakawiwo. Worse than Michael John’s impersonation of Steven Tyler. Israel’s arrangement and delivery of a worn out standard like Rainbow is a master class in understatement, patience, and the brilliant use of just a couple of colors. Jason Castro knew some of the notes and sounds that Israel used, but had NO IDEA of why or how he used them. I could not believe Simon co-signed his performance. If that same sound came from a kid who looked like Napoleon Dynamite he would have been gone a long time ago.
Syesha needs to go. No REAL passion, just faux emotion.
Michael Johns need to go and get a gig with Kristy Lee Cook at Disney.
And Brooke White got lucky with a couple of songs, and now we are seeing her true depth and musicality. Thank goodness someone got to her and told her to shut up when the judges are making their critique. She needs to keep her mouth shut and gracefully get voted off.
Carly needs to cut the drama and just sing. She could be great, she could also be her worst enemy.
David Archuleta needs to not play instruments. He is not a piano player and it was distracting.
David Cook needs to play instruments. He rocks when he has a guitar strapped on. He will do well if he can keep his attitude in check. He is my favorite by far, but I think he is talented and he knows it. Too bad. He would be much better if he were humble.
And no amount of backpedaling by Paula Abdul will redeem her idiocy in my eyes. She should be voted off long before any of the finalists.
Just my take