American Idol - Thank God it's over!

The show was predictable. I think everyone I spoke to about it said the same thing. They will start with the top 10 and they did, well the top 13. Then they launched into guest singers, no surprise there. The surprise for me was that it felt good to see the top 13 again. I had forgotten about the Latin guy. I also found myself missing the crazy Puerto Rican chick (Tatiana what a great bit!). It was like being reunited with old friends. I guess that is how they get us. They let us into their lives so we want to go see them when they tour. But the truth is I am not interested in paying to see them. They aren’t that good. That set with Fergie confirmed it for me. Then being subjected to Megan Joy, that just puts the final nail in that coffin. Man no wonder she was voted off, she sucks. Oh well, it saves me the drive to Hamilton!

About the Judges

Simon is great. He says what I, and Nameless, were often thinking. Simon gives good feedback. The person receiving it, if they can see it for what it is, can grab hold of it and actually improve. Paula, well I love her so who cares that she rarely has anything to offer. Kara, well I lost respect for her near the beginning when she trashed her greatest fan. It was a pretty low move and it stuck with me. Randy is Randy. Funny, seems down to earth but again not sure he really offers anything that the performers can use to their advantage. “I mean, look, listen, dog you the dude!”

I also wonder how they get the former winners to go back on that stage. Would they not want to be as far away from it as possible? Maybe I am just cynical, but I was thinking they must go back out of some sense of obligation. Or the shows producers are smart enough to put it in the original contract. Imagine, what you would sign to get on the show and live out your dreams?

Yeow! Then they hit us with those award skits. Is this something they have done in the past? I think not as it was rather pathetic. I guess I expected more. Am I jaded? Have I seen too much and I need more like some kind of junkie? Or am I just not that impressed with this average, playing it safe, show. I mean, “we are the champions” how old and done is that!

I also wondered who called in what favour to get Queen Latifah on the stage with Lil Rounds. Not to mention the other “Stars” that have sunk to this level. That sing song with Jason (I have no idea who he is; am I suppose to know???) was bad bad bad. That is why what’s his name and what’s her name were voted off the stage. That is also why I cannot recall their names. At least I have that to console me; I will return to normal after this evening.

Kiss and Adam. That was something. I will say again Adam is truly an artist. I am not sure I can get past the screeching, which means I doubt I would go see him live or buy his CD but I appreciate his artistry. Actually, I would buy his CD and see him live. After all I have been moaning about how they are all the same. Adam is not the same that’s for sure.

I cannot figure out why people put themselves out there to be ridiculed. Katrina really, it is not worth it honey. It wont build a career, believe it or not even people in Hollywood can tell the difference between a fool and someone that is serious about their craft. Have some dignity. On the other hand, if someone waved a nice cheque in front of me I might just take the blue pill too.


So, Kris wins the show and it does not really surprise me. I did not think that Americans had it in them to vote for Adam. He was way ahead of the pack and a very unique performer. For the most part we want we are comfortable with. The cute looking pop singing Kris. So that is what we get, mediocrity. Ok, I am bored now and it is time to move onto better things.





I am so glad the show is over. I lost interest a few weeks back and for the most part I only watch out of habit. I just cannot commit to TV. I get bored and antsy and I find myself wandering off. Before I go any further I must give a salute to Allsion and Cyndi. Great performance and I love Allsion. I will go see her when she has her own tour. So that is it. It is done and I can go to bed now. I can forget that I was hooked this year, hooked by watching the auditions one episode more than I should have. Hooked because I tuned in during the Hollywood week instead of banging my head against a wall. Next year please remind me to find a good sturdy wall.

I am sitting here listening to the last performance by Danny on AI. I watched the show tonight on mute while I spoke to a great friend of mine. I saw the reaction to Kris and Adam being declared “safe” and my call ended in time for Danny’s good by tune. I must say, I was bored with the whole thing and I missed the show last night. I have renewed interest now, as I really want to see who wins the show.

I thought it would be Danny and Kris facing off, as I did not think the masses would vote for Adam. I know he screeches, and my sister cannot stand him, but I think he is incredibly artistic. I also thought that Danny would appeal more to the masses, as does Kris. So, surprise for me that Adam is safe.

Flashing back for a moment I must say I was sad to see Allison leave the show. I was not however, surprised, as I do not think she is the one to win. What a talent and I admire her courage and I really like her. I have said that many times over the past AI Blogs. She will no doubt go on to bigger and better things. That assuming she does not self destruct in some manner.

Here we are then, with the top 2, Adam and Kris. I will be watching next week, both shows. Whether or not I comment on here who knows. Like I said I was fast losing interest. It has been an experience watching the show, it is my first time but it is one I would not repeat. I do not like getting into TV, I feel sucked dry by it all. Having said that I have also liked watching the auditions so who knows maybe I’ll be doing this all over again in Season 9!

American Idol

Tonight 4 singers so the show is not as difficult to sit through.

I would not be surprised if he does not win the show. He is good, I appreciate his artistic ability but I think that will also go against him. People like what they know. They know Danny and they know Kris. I have a feeling one of those two might just win. I enjoyed his performance although it is still a bit tough to listen too. It’s that screeching voice of his it grates on me sometimes. I will add that I think he is very natural on stage. It is like he has always been on stage, born too it.

I really enjoy her. At her age I think she is incredible. I do not think she will win and that is an experience thing. She is not at that level but know doubt she will be as she continues after the show. I would love to meet her and give her a hug. I feel like I know her!

This performance was a bit flat. That song is gritty and sexy and hard-core and Kris was not. I think you have to have a tough hardcore attitude to pull off that song. Overall I like Kris, he has an easy voice to listen too. I think he could win the show.

It did not work for me. I give him credit for the middle part of the song where Danny can really sing. The do’op crap, what was that? It is rock and roll not jazzy pop do’op do’op do’op! That alone loses my vote. And, yes he went for it but I think he missed the mark, I cringed a bit when he screamed out the last note. Overall, I have liked Danny’s performances but not so much tonight.

The duets are a great idea. It is a really good way to compare their ability. I disagree with Simon however, Kris was better than Danny. They did sound great together. Adam and Allison, I am not in agreement with the Judges. That duet was safe and boring. I am not sure what those judges see; the best duet was Kris and Danny.

Now for the boot show. This is tough; I would say a toss up between Danny and Allison. It would not surprise me if Adam is in the bottom but I say it should be Allison and Danny and based on tonight’s performances, Danny should be gone.

My 2 cents, share yours in the comments!