2/3: American Idol recap, early Hollywood rounds
This first round episode was actually pretty low key. No Brittenum Twin type outbursts though Dennis Brigham gets a few decent insults out.
I’m really waiting for tomorrow’s group sings!
We start with everybody getting a shot to sing a capella. They’re in — or out. In the end, about two thirds of the 150-odd folks will make it to round two.
Lil Rounds gets through with a powerhouse, ballsy “I Will Always Love You.” She seems to have a sweet disposition and a commercial look. She has a definite shot at the top 12. But Dennis Brigham is all bug-eyed schtick and he’s bitter when he gets rejected. “Y’all suck as judges,” he says.
Early going, not so good (including early favorite Frankie Jordan)
Nathaniel Marshall tries an obscure Ray Bolts song and he sounds great but Paula thinks the song doesn’t showcase his vocals. He cries as he explains why this is so important for him. Anoop Desai and Jasmine Murray both take the stage and control it. Rose Flack, who got the pimp spot on the Salt Lake City show, is struggling before her first performance. She sounds a bit breathy and nervous. But she makes it through, along with the other three.
After the break, we hear Stephen Fowler, a man we haven’t seen before. He has a great R&B vibe. I really like him. Jorge Nunez, from Puerto Rico, has those dated jerri curls but his vocals are immaculate. Von Smith is the white soul/theater singer and he’s overdramatic as always. “Indulgent nonsense,” Simon said. “It’s the sort of thing a child would do.” (Ouch!) But they all go on.
Debra Byrd, vocal coach, gets some airtime telling the contestants about song choice.
Nick Mitchell (AKA Norman Gentle), the goofball from New York, has the nuts to go do “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going.” He is hilarious but you know he has zero chance of making the top 36. “You can actually sing,” Randy said. “You have skills dawg.” Simon said, “I don’t know what to make of you.” He makes it through for at least one more round.
Blind boy Scott MacIntyre and single mom Frankie Jordan did make it through.
Day two of round one: Jackie Tohn has tons of personality and a gritty voice. (She’s the gal who had the window fall while she sang.) She’s a bit over the top but quite good.
Danny Gokey, the man whose dad died from Milwaukee, does Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose.” He has a unique tone to his voice. Jamar Rogers is his friend from earlier auditions and is equally good. “You’re different and very relevant. I’m a fan,” Randy said.
Bikini girl alert: Katrina Darrell is pure irritation. She does an okay rendition of Faith Hill. Kara: “You were better than the earlier audition. But it went kind of off at the end and got kind of thin.” She gets past round one.
Caretaker Jessica Furney is out. Sharon Wilbur is a goner. Patricia Roman and her big family didn’t make it either.
Jeremy Michael Sarver, the roughnecker, was impressive. Jesus Valenzuala also sounds solid but not good enough. Jeremy makes but Jesus doesn’t.
David Osmond and Erika Wesley are heard briefly. Tattoed punk rocker blonde Emily Wynne-Hughes sounds fine to me (and I still like her) but Kara said, “I remember you really clearly but the song was disappointing. It didn’t show me where you are going or who you really are.” “I expected more from you,” Simon said. Erika is out but David and Emily survive another day. Erika tries to fight, being the only one among eight who didn’t make it. But the judges stand by their decisions.
Alexis Grace, Brent Keith Smith and Ann Marie Boskovich and Adam Lambert all get props.
Tomorrow: the group sings! Woohoo!
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Mike S
February 3rd, 2009
6:28 pm
I am going to post this both here and on the Melinda Doolittle blog.
Review – Coming Back To You – Melinda Doolittle
Dust off your platform shoes, Bell-bottom pants, and tab collars; then frizz your hair, put your boom-box on your shoulder and strut your stuff down the boulevard baby; because that old time 1960’s Motown sound is back!
And therein lies both the beauty and the problem with an album that is truly a vocal masterpiece. Melinda Doolittle reinforces the perceptions of her amazing instrument and at the same time does nothing to change the perception that she is a old school R&B star that has never made it into the 21st Century.
From the first foot tapping funky beats of “Fundamental Things” to the final notes of “Through the Fire”, Melinda takes us on an absolutely breathtaking journey through the wonderful sounds of the heyday of the Motown sound.
No song shows the true diacotomy of this album better than Melinda’s attempt to bring Aretha Franklin’s masterpiece “Wonderful” into the 21st Century. Melinda goes toe to toe with the Queen of Soul in this song and more than holds her own. The problem is Melinda tries to make the song sound more modern and she falls short. No matter how hard she tries, and no matter how amazing she sounds, the song still sounds like it is stuck in the 60’s.
Please do not think that I am taking anything away from Melinda here. I absolutely loved this album, and I think any aspiring singer should be made to listen to this vocal master class. Melinda goes from funky to soulful to mellow to lovely to smokin bluesy, and pulls off every sound absolutely brilliantly.
MY favorites were Fundamental things – a great funky flashback song, We Will Find Away – absolutely beautiful understated vocals that build throughout the song, and Walkin Blues – this is by far Melinda’s wheelhouse, she puts the BLUE in Blues in this song. Walkin Blues is a WOW.
In conclusion, this is an absolute must have for fans of Melinda Doolittle, fans of Motown, and any child of the 60’s. This is a wonderful album to kick back and relax to, play while riding, or play in the background at a party. But, I do not see any song that is going to rock the charts, and it does nothing to sell Melinda Doolittle as a leading artist in this day and time. Unfortunately for Melinda all this album does is reinforce the perception that she is a Motown superstar 40 years too late.
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
6:30 pm
Thanks for the review Mike S!
kelly&carriefan
February 3rd, 2009
7:09 pm
Hey y’all…I’m still around. I’ve just been really busy at work these days…but I’m reading. I hope to join the fray tomorrow ’cause “WE’RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!”
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
7:16 pm
Nice to see you K&Cfan. I thought I was going to have to start talking about Kelly just to get you to pop back in.
HOLLYWOOD! Just a few more hours until I get to see Rose… and her stinky feet.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
7:33 pm
Hey k&cf…glad to know you’re hanging in with us!
Stinky feet? Where did that come from?
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
7:35 pm
Mike…thanks for the review of Melinda’s cd.
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
7:50 pm
Deirdre, she walks around with no shoes on. Oh and she’s a hippy.
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:04 pm
OH NO! Barry Manilow!!! Nooooo!
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:09 pm
This thing is dropping posts, big time.
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:10 pm
Hello?
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:11 pm
I had to log off and log back on to see my post. I tried to post twice more, but it dropped both of them
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
8:12 pm
IMO…Barry Manilow is the best mentor Idol ever had. He is a consummate musician and seems to genuinely be interested in helping these kids. people may not like his music but but he does his job for these kids.
War Eagle
February 3rd, 2009
8:16 pm
The blond hippie chick looks about 6 months pregnant
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
8:18 pm
I wish I could say “indulgent nonsense” the way Simon does!
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
8:19 pm
WE…I thought she looked pregnant, too!
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:20 pm
The trouble with folks like Manilow, and he does know his stuff, is that he is over the hill and they do not take him seriously. Last time he mentored, none of his suggestions was followed. They need someone more contemporary. IMO
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
8:22 pm
Hi ya’ll I’m about 15 minutes behind because I don’t like commercials….
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
8:23 pm
Lil still rocks!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
8:26 pm
Nathanel is a freak
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
8:27 pm
Rose does look preggers
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
8:32 pm
Don’t look at me.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
8:33 pm
I’m sorry…Norman shouldn’t have made it through but I’m glad we’re going to get to see him one more time.
Anoop!!!! What a voice!!! Jasmine Murray!!! wow!!! Jorge nunez!!! OMG!!! Stephen Fowler!!! Holy cow!!!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
8:40 pm
If Norman would stay Nick he would be alright
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
8:43 pm
I agree, Sarah B. I loved Danny Gokey.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
9:03 pm
I thought that show was really good. We got to see good singers and out time was not taking up watching too much drama(well, there has to be SOME drama) and there were some really GOOD voices!
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
9:05 pm
Tomorrow night should be interesting.
harriett
February 3rd, 2009
9:07 pm
Posting tonight has been a nightmare for me. Don’t know if anyone else has had trouble. Same as this afternoon, only this time I had to keep logging off and logging back on in order to see recent posts. Hitting refresh did not help. Too much trouble. I am going to talk tomorrow. Can’t fight this tonight.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
9:17 pm
harriett…I was having trouble, too. I just kept hitting refresh until it did what I was telling it to do. Sometimes I had to hit refresh 4 or 5 times.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
9:17 pm
Danny was great!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
9:18 pm
Deidre – me too…
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
9:19 pm
JT…you’ll see what we mean about Rose in a couple of hours..she’s pretty prominently featured…barefoot, just like you said.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
9:23 pm
I liked Danny, too, Sarah. There were a lot of good voices tonight. Very refreshing after the audition phase.
Justin
February 3rd, 2009
9:26 pm
Hollywood! Round one:
Lil Rounds- Lil tackles a Whitney song this early in the competition. Not a great choice of artist on this show. Judges usaully always nail you for not being as good. However, Lil may have the chops to pull these kinds of songs off, so that may not affect her. She’s really good ans will more than likely do well in the competition, but I didn’t really know how to absorb what she did. I think just the way she sang it was unexpected, so it was a little hmmmm for me. But regardless, I really like her and her voice and I can’t wait to see more.
Nathaniel- Good vocals… but people with that look bother the agh outta me! Especially guys…
Jasmine Murray- Man I was not crazy about her in the auditions, but I loved her tonight!!!
Rose Flack- I liked it. Didn’t care for her in the auditions, but this was better — she needs more enthusiasm up there though. Probably why I hear she didn’t make Top 36, either that or her vocals.
———-BEFORE-IT-HAPPENED———-
Simon says: “I thought it was indulgent nonsense”
My prediction: Von Smith. Why? Because he was a judges’ favorite in the auditions, as they mentioned, and because he has the potential to produce, well, over the top nonsense.
—–AFTER THE COMMERCIAL—–
Stephen Fowler- He was pretty good
Jorge Nunez (?) (Did Ryan say ‘whore-hay’?) yeah.. I’m just gonna go Kara’s way and say it like George. He was sooo good by the way…
Von Smith- I knew it!!! Yeah… I’m just good I guess. So, it was pretty dang annoying…but I don’t see that going away, cause that’s the type of singer he is.
Nick- Wasn’t too bad…
I actually wanted to hear Scott & why he got through because I was NOT very impressed in his audition..Frankie Jordan got through as well.
Jackie Tohn- Jackie was a half and halfer for me. Parts I didn’t like so much & parts I really loved. But the parts I loved beat out those I did not.
Jamar- Very good.
Danny Gokey- Probably my favorite male so far this year… I think.
Why didn’t we get to see Leneshe? I won’t look at the list, but I hear she didn’t make Top 36… so I’d like to see and hear as much as I can from her until then because I really enjoyed her audition and want to see where else she can go. But she did make it through, so maybe another day.
Katrina- You know, she wasn’t that bad… I mean she isn’t great by any means, but not too bad.
Jeremy- (Why did I think his name was Michael Sarver?)- Anyway, he was pretty good.
David Osmond- Pretty good.
Emily Hughes- Missed her, well, heard it among other talking.
Adam, Brent, Anne, and Alexis make it through as well- no surprises, but Adam Lamber: I HATE THE EMO-LIKE LOOK!!!!! You’ve got a fantastic voice no doubt, but don’t let the image ruin it for me! He will I’m sure. But I’ll still like his voice probably… well that’s if you know, he does well like his initial audition.
I wanted to see Alexis Grace. She excited me in the auditions. She did make it through. Maybe tomorrow?
Tomorrow = group round.
Yuck, I’d hate having to be in a group.
Simon Says “Forget the words and you’re going home”
So- basically if your group members mess up resulting in you messing up, you’re screwed.
W.O.W – Words.Of.Warning
GAgirl
February 3rd, 2009
9:27 pm
It’s about 6:30 here …not too much longer for us on the West Coast. Sounds like there were some really good performances.
JT, I go barefoot all the time…it’s the country girl in me. And I’m not ashamed to admit I love Barry Manilow (Even Now).
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
9:29 pm
No kidding Deidre – I get so sick of the auditions. Tomorrow I bowl from 6 – 8+ but no I remembered to hit record. I didn’t really care during auditions. The oil rig guy was very good. I had to pause my ex-sister in law called to talk for 20 min because her son was clipped by a car this AM and the Ex just called her tonight, so I’ still not done watching. Jerk!
Justin
February 3rd, 2009
9:30 pm
Oh man…in what is probably my best note-taking so far, predictably I missed someone… Anoop Desai- I think I liked him better now than I did in his audition… I think it was just the look that I didn’t really like. But he’s really good!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
9:43 pm
GAgirl – I love not wearing shoes too, I even take them off at work and I’m originally from MI, I guess some of us just don’t like shoes. Although, I can’t seem to stop buying them. Hang in there it’s a pretty good show tonight.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:03 pm
Oh, and GAgirl it’s frickin freezing here tonight but will be in the 60’s by Friday…
flats
February 3rd, 2009
10:05 pm
Real good night yall..Thanks Eagle for the hello earlier.Mike S.I’m divided on the bob knight thang…but it would be nice to have a winning basketball program.Eagle,bikini girl gave one of those..you know what i mean.Boing!
War Eagle
February 3rd, 2009
10:12 pm
I think it is still ok to say “stiffy” flats.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:12 pm
Sarah’s right, GAgirl…they’re predicting high 60’s by Sunday. Sunday needs to get here soon cuz before that the lows will be in the teens again!
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:14 pm
Justin…my goodness! You were very thorough! Thanks!
kelly&carriefan
February 3rd, 2009
10:14 pm
lol, JT…am I really that easy? Don’t answer that.
Overall, I wasn’t overly impressed with this first Hollywood episode. But I did like Danny Gorkey (whose wife died), Jorge and Jeremy (who so reminds me of Josh Gracin). Bikini girl was just as annoying the second time around…and I didn’t think Lil was that impressive.
War Eagle
February 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
The high 60’s this weekend?? That would be great
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
The group rounds always create the biggest drama but we also get a pretty good look at personalities during group rounds.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
Yeah, lots of drama instore for tomorrow.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
k&cf…I didn’t like Lil Rounds this time. She was yelling the song instead of singing it. Nerves, probably.
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
WE…it better get warm soon or my usually sweet-natured self is going to get really cranky!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
Deodre, me to that’s why I don’t live in MI anymore – been here for 25 years. Love the weather – most of the time.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
that was Deidre….
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
Rodney…Danny Gokey’s wife died, not his dad…well, his dad may have died also but the story was about his wife.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:25 pm
Night all time to go. See you tomorrow!
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
Sarah, I’m originally from Missouri but spent most of my teens and 20’s in western New York. Believe me, living in Georgia for the last 25 years is MUCH better!
Deirdre
February 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
I’m trying not to say anything about bikini girl because I don’t want to sound catty but…seriously guys…she’s ultra-annoying!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:31 pm
Deidre, I know right! I have had my sisters visit me in late March to early April from MI on their wayto FLA to visit mom & dad and they are always amazed at the weather here. I told one sister I would cook out on the grill and she said “really?” I said yep. Burgers.
War Eagle
February 3rd, 2009
10:47 pm
Bikini girl is impressive from the neck down. I don’t like anything else about her.
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
10:54 pm
So what I’m being told is that everyone blogs barefoot? Sorry folks, I may blog naked, but I do wear socks.
I have never been impressed with Bikini girl, and I haven’t been to Idaho lately so whatever is up with Rose is not my fault. Otherwise, I’m not going to take notes, or write a novel. I’ll leave that to others. 10 minutes left.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:55 pm
Gotta go I’m intriged by the new Rue Paul Drag Show on LOGO – see ya tomorrow.
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
10:58 pm
Not gay – it’s just funny!
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
11:10 pm
Better than America’s Top Model
Sarah B
February 3rd, 2009
11:14 pm
Very open minded….
JTesla
February 3rd, 2009
11:25 pm
It’s ok Sarah.
GAgirl
February 4th, 2009
12:12 am
Hi Ya’ll
Just a few comments. Thought Lil and Jasmine were great. Jackie rocked, reminded me of Janis Joplin (one of my favorite singers of all time). Jorge and Jeremy – very good. Von – blah! Nick/Norman – annoying, annoying, annoying. Please, Please, Please let Bikini Girl be gone soon.
Sending warm wishes your way.
Nana
February 4th, 2009
6:40 am
Morning.
Today’s Quote: “The most difficult lessons are those with the greatest rewards.”
JJ
February 4th, 2009
7:24 am
Good Morning All!
I though that for the most part, it sounded pretty good. But I definitely have to agree with GAGirl…she annoyed the ever loving heck out of me. Yuck. And her attitude and that dress?! Please. Get off the stage honey and give your spot to someone who deserves it more.
I loved Jorge! I can’t wait to see more of him….and Lil was ok, not my favorite song, but she has some pipes. Did anyone else pick up that Jackie reminded them of Amanda Overmeyer from last season? Hopefully she has more desire to actually do well than Amanda though. I did like her alot.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
7:47 am
Morning!
JJ…I was thinking the same thing about Jackie/Amanda. However, Jackie seems a little more open, friendly and controlled than Amanda.
My favorites last night(and there were a lot)Anoop, Jasmine, Jorge(and yes, Justin, in Spanish it’s pronounced Hor-hey)Stephen, Danny, Jackie, Jeremy, and David.
Maybe Simon is right when he says this is another guy’s year.
It’s 15 degrees at my house this morning!
harriett
February 4th, 2009
8:23 am
18 here, D, and I do not like it! I agree about those you liked last night, and it looks like to me the guys are somewhat better. I really loved Danny, and Jackie will go far if she gets away from the Joplin thing. I love Janis, but Jackie will need to establish her own sound to go very far. Having said that, it is incredibly difficult to sing the way she does. I like her far better than Amanda. Amanda took too many pains to look “dangerous.”
harriett
February 4th, 2009
8:24 am
And I could not believe how incredibly difficult it was to post last night. What was going on? I tried the refresh like you suggested, D, but had already been doing it to no avail. I had to log on and log off to post, or even to read others’ posts.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
8:36 am
All I can say is that I hope Von Smith and Lil Rounds aren’t in the same group tonight. We’ll all go deaf!
harriett
February 4th, 2009
8:37 am
LOL@Dierdre!
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
8:40 am
harriett…when the blog is acting like that, I just go ahead and post a comment and wait until the post swallower spits up the posts its been hiding. It’s very annoying. When I get a chance to talk to Rodney, I’ll mention it.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
8:40 am
Also…it will be very interesting to see if, during the group round, bikini girl is capable of playing well with others.
harriett
February 4th, 2009
8:52 am
Yeah, D. I don’t think she will be able to get past her “bikini” persona to pull off a group thing. Could be wrong. As for the post swallower, it is doing it again today with a vengeance. We have just been so spoiled with the new wordpress thing, that I guess it seems worse than it is.
The snippets of group night they showed made it look like there was an abundance of drama coming up. But, then they love to skew things to make folks want to watch. I couldn’t help but laugh last night at Dennis’ insults at Simon about his “cheap” clothes.
JTesla
February 4th, 2009
9:09 am
How would you like to end up on Nick-Normans group? Dude that guy isn’t even funny. It’s painful to watch him as he is trying too hard… and failing.
Woodpappy
February 4th, 2009
9:11 am
I was really impressed with the amount of talent that we could end up with this year. Jorge and Anoop were very good IMO, as well as the Janis Joplin sound alike. Bikini girl is such a twit…Bet she doesn’t play will with other females !
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
9:18 am
Ya know, if Paula and Kara were putting someone through because the male judges didn’t like him/her, Simon would be throwing a royal snit-fest. Bikini girl is annoying EVERYBODY, (at least, the discerning and intelligent people on this blog
. ) She has an ok voice so I guess he has a legitimate excuse…but if she kisses Ryan one more time I’m gonna puke!
Alana
February 4th, 2009
9:27 am
Nice review/recap. But Danny Gokey’s wife died not his dad. Also Frankie isn’t a single mom. She’s married.
Alana
February 4th, 2009
9:29 am
Enter your comments here
Mike S
February 4th, 2009
9:36 am
OH, I think Bikini Girl probably PLAYS very well with others. NOw, whether she can get along in a singing group setting is a different story.
NY favs last night were Danny Gokey (does he remind anyone else of Elliot when he sings?), Anoop Dogg, Jorge and Jackie. I was not as impressed with Lil Rounds this time, it sounded like she screamed the entire song; and Von made me turn the sound down.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 4th, 2009
9:41 am
Lil screamed, and i was sad for it — when when WHEN will these girls realize that sounding like whitney or celine or aretha doesn’t require SCREAMING it requires great control … and the ability to reach notes without seeming to strain for them (i.e., scream).
Mike thank you so much for the review of Melinda’s cd — i’m off to get it next payday (last one is already shot!)
later, crew!
JJ
February 4th, 2009
9:45 am
OMG Deidre….LOL about Bikini Girl!!!!!!!! I think that she knows that her talent is absolutely mediocre but is milking this for all it’s worth.
I really liked Anoop as well…I can’t wait to see what he does.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
10:07 am
I still think that’s it was pretty good that Idol focused on the people who made it to the next round last night and not on the people who didn’t. IMO, the show seems to have a whole new focus. They want us to hear the good ones more than they want us to laugh at the bad ones. If that’s the result of Nigel Lythgoe leaving…then great!
KPH
February 4th, 2009
10:40 am
Good morning folks. Heard some good ones last night but no one made the WOW factor with me. Danny Gorkey so far has come the closest. I agree Mike that Lil Rounds shouted the song instead of singing it but she seems to be the one this year that is a judges favorite even though I cant really see it. Maybe she will change my mind later. I also noticed that Rose looked pregnant but didnt during her original audition. I wonder how long it is between auditions and Hollywood week?
Mike S
February 4th, 2009
10:43 am
Auditions were in July-September, Hollywood week was in mid-january.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
10:45 am
My top favorite(I have a lot of favorites)has to be Anoop Dasai. I thought his voice was wonderful.
Woodpappy
February 4th, 2009
10:46 am
I’m with you D !
Mike S
February 4th, 2009
10:46 am
I was very very impressed with Anoop too D. I can’t quit place it, but the resonance in his voice is amazing, it was like he was singing from deep within his spine or something.
KPH
February 4th, 2009
10:50 am
That’s plenty long enough to start showing Mike. I wonder if it will hurt her if she is preggo. Anoop does have a wonderful voice D.
harriett
February 4th, 2009
10:54 am
KPH, if she is already showing, she would be ready to deliver by May, when the Idol is selected.
harriett
February 4th, 2009
10:56 am
I am going to go back and replay Rose’s perfomance and see what I think. I did not really examine her last night, other than to think her dress was way too large for her. Did not even think about possibly being pregnant.
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
11:03 am
I just looked at Rose again and…it sure looks like she’s pregnant. Idol’s first pregnant contestant? I don’t know how that will go over. They might be caught between a rock and a hard place here. Perhaps she would be better off if she left, had the baby, then tried again next year. She is definitely talented. Then again, all this is speculation and those might be really flowing tops that she’s wearing…….a LOT of really flowing tops!
Another one that I liked a lot was Jasmine Murray. I agree with Kara’s assessment that she has a raw and very commercial sound.
JTesla
February 4th, 2009
11:10 am
Did naked girl make it last night? They had a shot of her sitting in chairs with a group during the makeover session, but I didn’t see anything else. I guess they had to cut her time so we could see bikini girl try to give Ryan herpes. Ryan if you are reading two words: hazmat suit.
KPH
February 4th, 2009
11:30 am
OK Rodney here is your chance to get the BIG SCOOP. Is she with child or not?
harriett
February 4th, 2009
11:32 am
LOL JT, but lots of truth there! I did not see the nudist gal there last night. She had a decent voice, as I remember.
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 4th, 2009
11:41 am
I have to say, in light of some they let through, that Erika did not make it; i personally thought she had quite a lovely voice — but hey, what do *I* know???
LOL
and I for one could go a whole dozen lifetimes without EVER seeing bikini-katrini again … her singing was “adequate” but her ATTITUDE …. oh. my. god. she drove me up the freaking WALL!!!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 4th, 2009
11:43 am
err that was supposed to say “in light of some they let through, I’m surprised that Erika did not make it”
Deirdre
February 4th, 2009
11:44 am
LOL!! JT!
I am pleased with the judges choices so far…with the exception of bikini girl and probably Nick/Norman (although I think he’s funny in a ‘Jerry Lewis meets Steve Martin’ kind of way)
rho
February 4th, 2009
11:46 am
I thought for a sec that Rose looked a bit, um, big, too. I haven’t seen anything on the wires to suggest she is.
KPH
February 4th, 2009
11:56 am
Maybe it’s just lots of ice cream Rodney.
KPH
February 4th, 2009
11:59 am
Nick/Norman needs to stop the gimmicks and start freakin singing or his butt is outa there tonight.