Idol-latory

"Anyhow, Melinda fans, don't stress too much, since it's pretty likely that LaKisha's Idol journey is about to end, not with a bang but with that cracked final note on ''Run to Me.'' To be completely realistic, she entered the final four on borrowed time — with her country-night and inspirations-week debacles still fresh in the public's mind — and it would've taken a showstopper on par with last week's ''This Ain't a Love Song'' to save her."

-Michael Slezak on http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20008533_20038295,00.html



i think the writer hit the nail on the spot with the entire entry. He found it hard to root for somebody after tonight's show. Melinda hasnt delivered the surprises she did in the earlier rounds, thou she still sounds amazing, but a tad teethering on boring.


Kiki is highly inconsistent as her highs from last week were killed by tonight's very weird-sounding 'stayin' alive' and that last note on 'run to me'.



Jordin's talent was hurt more by Barry gibb's pimping than anything else, saying her version of 'to love somebody' was the best, and mentioning after hearing 'woman in love' that she's gonna be one of the best recording female artist we have. WHAT?! he must have been in the recording studio since the 80s. I was quite shocked myself that Jordin didnt receive great comments for her closing performance. Not that i thought she was great, but usually the final one to sing would get high accolades for closing the show at a high. However I'm thankful the judges didnt carry on with Barry's pimping (despite what they've been doing so far). I suspect Nygel Lythgoe (the producer) put Jordin last because he'd love for everyone to get high from a Barbs number. However Barbs, being Barbs, proved too huge for Jordin (take that Barry for that one-of-the-finest comment!). Nygel hearts Barbs. now if only Melinda had did a Barbs and blow everyone off.




Blake oh Blake. As much as I love the outfits, he didnt quite Shake n' Blake tonight. I thought he did aight and gave "You should be dancing" a nice vibe. but the second song, which is an obscure number i remembered to be more catchy, let Blake down. it wasnt a winsome tune. but i'm keeping my fingers crossed that the Chris Richardson votes will now go to him. I'm still looking forward to a Blake-Melinda fight to the death.




it's still pretty much anybody's game at this point. Everyone predicts a Melinda-Jordin finale, but Blake is highly popular with the young ums, so i'm guessing Kiki's the casualty tonight. Next week will be more exciting. Then again, I thought the same last week. oh well.

I cant believe another season of Idol is ending in just two weeks' time. The show has become the highlight of the week, as I look forward to nothing more than Wednesday to come ASAP. I believe one has to watch Idols 2 thru 6 to really understand what i'm going to say. Rather than just hearing someone who sings well, it's more about rooting for someone you love and seeing him/her rise to the challenge/fall short of it every week. When he/she puts up a great show, you feel happy for him/her. You also feel the threat of bottom-two if a bad performance was given. it's also bout growth; between and within the contestants, Ryan between the judges, and the banter amongst the judges. it's also about discovering the next big thing commercially like Kelly and Carrie, and the next big inspiration like Fantasia, or the next big headliner/head scratcher like Taylor. personally, it's also about rediscovering a lost time. without Idol, i would never pick up a Donna Summer/Earth wind fire/Barry Manilow cd at all.so while i understand Idol's need to stay current with more contemporary song choices, i secretly curse them as well. so this has not been the biggest show on tv for nothing.

dun fret if u haven caught seasons 2 thru 5. You can pick up the remote and start tomorrow. =)