I’ve never blogged my American Idol habit before, but Tara and I have watched it every year since it began. I feel odd doing this, but I’m just going to go for it and say what comes to mind… Sigh.
As we are serving as YWAM staff at The King’s Lodge in England, we miss the TV version of American Idol. We do, however, watch the highlights via the internet. We see all the performances and a few of the judges’ comments. We also see the recap of each week’s elimination. All in all it’s really nice because it only takes us about 30 minutes total to see it all.
This is the first season I’ve ever struggled over who should be eliminated with this many contestants left. Normally I only really think 2 contestants are really good, and then I almost always have a couple of others that I like even though they arguably aren’t as talented. I often find myself rooting for these likeable underogs.
As I watched the recaps of last night’s performances I thought every artist did very well – even Kristy Lee Cook, whom I would have thought had been booted long ago. Now she has made it to a country week and sounded the best she’s ever sounded. The good news for those who are ready for her to go is that she picked a song that wasn’t as strong. Having said that, it seems that often the ones who really aren’t that great often get booted after having a decent performance. Think Chikezie or Amanda this year.
I generally have thought David Cook is the most talented all around, but I don’t really like his personality. Based on talent alone I would think he should win. Those same thoughts could almost enter my mind about Michael and Carly, although they both at times are likeable, Carly more so than Michael even though it surprises me to say that. (I do wish she’d cover the arm tattoo – that isn’t a statement against tattoos… just that humongous one all the way down her arm!) And even before Simon commented on her clothes I could not figure out what she was thinking with her outfit.
David Archuletta is incredibly likeable, even though amazing intense for his age, and highly talented. He reminds me of Donny Osmond. I don’t expect him to win, but he’s good enough and should do well in the entertainment industry.
I’ve been to the Philippines and Ramiele reminds me very much of my time there. She is cute and talented generally, but I don’t think she is even close to the talent of some of the others. Her voice is good and strong, but there is something missing. She also really needs to consider a new look.
Syesha, when she is on, is surprisingly good. She has had some fantastic weeks, and I like it best when she leaves her hair short and spikey, even though she looked gorgeous singing Whitney’s biggest hit. I think she is too inconsistent to be the next American Idol.
So, that leaves Brooke and Jason. Call me cheesy, but as I mentioned above I always have a couple of favorites that might not be the absolute best talent-wise. These two are my personal favorites. The odds aren’t on them to win (although I would think Brooke might have a better chance than Jason). But i like them. I like looking at them (I’m thinking I could so dig having dreds), listening to them, cheering for them, hearing them, watching their facial expressions, their song choices, their style, all of it. They really haven’t disappointed me yet. Jason is probably too laid back and that results in inconsistency at times, but he overcomes it with being real and unassuming (and kudos on his hair).
Oh, as for the specific performances tonight? I thought they were almost all fantastic with the least good being Ramiele’s and Kristy Lee’s. I’d say the best were David A’s, Carly’s, and Jason’s. I’m sure others would disagree.
So, I’m outed. American Idol fan am I. Lots of thoughts about something some would say is trivial. But I love it. I also think Simon is predictable about his comments about any song remotely related to God/Jesus. What’s up with that???