American Idol - Top 12 Wrap-up

I really like the Beatles, but I just didn't think it was too "hot" last night. I was really surprised by all of the judges' reactions to the songs. I do think it must sound different live than it does through the TV because I just didn't get it.

Sayesha - She was just OK. She's usually really good, but she seemed nervous today.

Chikezie - He was GREAT! He really came out of his shell and entertained. You could tell he was proud of himself. The judges really liked him too. I'm sure he'll be around next week.

Ramiele - Let's just say-we fast-forwarded through her performance. Boring! She's good though and will be around for a little longer

Jason - Good, but a little boring. I'm not sure how much longer he'll stay in.

Carly - the judges love her, but I'm on the fence. I really would have expected Amanda to sing that song rather than her.

David Cook - Pretty good. He's growing on me, but I'm not sure how versatile he is. We'll see what he can do in the next round.

Brooke - She is my favorite, but I have a hard time seeing her as the "idol" type. The judges like her, so I think that will work in her favor for a little longer. I do believe she is very genuine and a good girl.

David Hernandez - way too over the top this week. I'm losing interest in him, but he'll make it to the top 10.

Amanda - I'm just not a fan. She does the rocker-girl thing well, but I don't think she could sing anything else. You can't understand a thing she sings either.

Michael - he disappointed me this week. Just a boring performance. He'll go through to next week, but if he doesn't come out next week with a BANG he'll go home.

Kristi - She's just trying way too hard and it's not working for her. The country thing was overdone this week.

David Archuletta - Poor kid! He was so nervous he forgot the lyrics. I felt really sorry for him. Hopefully the voters did too, otherwise he might be going home.

Bottom 3:
Kristi
David A.
David H.

Going Home - Kristi

Idol Boys Top 8

Wow...very interesting this week.

1. Luke - liked the song, but he's just not going to cut it. He's out this week.
2. David A - weird song choice for him, but he's still really, really good. Top 2?
3. Danny - Gross me out! I could spend an entire post on him, but I won't. He'll make it to the top 4 though I'm afraid.
4. David H - weird to sing Celine, but it was good. I'm a little grossed out by his past profession though. Look at TMZ website for more info.
5. Michael Johns - AMAZING! Definitely my favorite. Top 3, but won't win.
6. David Cook - I like him, but I just can't picture him winning. Cool arrangement of the song though! Pretty impressive.
7. Jason - loved the song. His best performance so far.
8. Chickeze - I love him, but I'm thinking he's out this week. Seems to "old" for Idol.

Bottom line: Luke for sure and I'm not sure about #2...Danny (I hope), but unfortunately, I think Chickeze is out.

Landrie didn't watch and I'm glad. Danny is just too gross for words!

Idol Results Week 2

The Idol girls didn't excite me much this week at all, in fact - I fell asleep right after Brooke White sang. She's really good, but for the most part the girls just don't do much for me. The judges keep surprising me by calling this the best season ever. I just don't get it.

As for the results, my picks were

1. Jason Yeager
2. Luke Menard
3. Alexandrea
4. Amanda - rocker chick

I was 2 for 4. The rocker chick is good, but she can only sing rock. I don't think she'll last after next week. Luke looks like he should be singing on a cruise ship. He has a great voice, but definitely not the "Idol" type. And - did you see Danny crying at the end? Give me a break! Surely he'll be gone next week. Landrie would be disappointed, but Lamar will be singing a hallelujah chorus.

For Gigi & Janelle - I took some video and pics of the girls today. Hopefully, I can get them posted this weekend. The girls were doing the Chicken Dance---hilarious!

American Idol - Week 2 Boys

After last week's AI, Landrie has had a new imaginary friend--Danny. It seems that every where we go, she's talking to him or about him. Yuck! She has even dubbed him the "new Sanjaya".

Tonight, we bathed the girls and put them to bed, but once Danny came on Lamar let her come out to hear him sing. Honestly, he wasn't as bad as last week, but I still CAN'T stand him. She was thrilled though and went to bed a very happy little girl.

My top 3:
David Hernandez - just a good entertainer
Michael Johns - not as good as last week, but still a favorite
David Archeletta - "Imagine" was great, but I was surprised that the judges thought so too.

Bottom 3:
Luke Menard - good singer, but not the "idol" type
Danny - see above
Jason (not w/ dreads) - just average

The girls definitely have big competition with the boys. Can they do it? We'll see tomorrow.

American Idol - Week 1 Boys

We are loyal AI fans. We are always waiting for the new season to come out and we watch every episode. We don't let Landrie watch the auditions part because we don't want her to see the really bad people who are made fun of, so her first episode was last night.

She always likes the boys better than the girls, so she was very excited to watch last night. She also has very unique taste in the singers. Lamar and I liked the "normal" ones - like David Hernandez and Michael Johns. Landrie, on the other hand, thought Danny was the greatest! In fact, she spent today imitating him and talking to him as her imaginary friend. She also commented to Lolly about how he makes Daddy sick because he wears girl pants. Oops! I guess we're going to have to watch what we say around her.

I predict that Garrett Haley and Luke Menard go home on Thursday.

I'm excited to see the girls tonight! We'll see what interesting comments Landrie has for us - I'll report back tomorrow!