Going home

WOW! this results show was a baulfest - redfaces, tears..and that was from the Boys dawg pound.

Jason - Boring, no suprise. Alexandre -no suprise.

Alainia - suprise but looking like Carrie Underwood could only carry you so far ...was this the first nervous breakdown in IDOL?

ROBBIE is gone....It was the WIG Scandal! He could have gone all the way if he had gone natural.

D*mn, No Robbie, say it aint so!

Does a wig make the rocker? No, Chris Daughtry proved that a "shiner" was just as cool as Bo Bice's flowing locks on the road to rocker status. Then why why why are there reports from TMZ, that Robbie ...my boy, my dawg..is sporting a wig? It aint right....and how long will it last. Yes, yes..I love my wig and weave wearing DIVAs but the that comes with a boa and a pair of heals....but then again we have 2 months to go.

But if i had to pick my top 3 ladies this week...

I had to replay Brooke’s renditions of "You’re so vain" when the judges gave it praise across the board. She did very well. She has the aw shucks country girl thing happening. It will be fun to see her in the future rounds
maybe rap night.

Little Ramiele has a big voice in that little package. Love her! Singing “Don’t leave me this way”- a 70’s diva classic gave her my vote for the favorite of the week for the ladies.

I will give Aisa’h’s my third favorite female for the week…mainly for the attitude and the new weave. Although “ All by myself” has been a show stopper on may previous IDOL shows (Latoya London). Aisa’h couldn’t reach the high notes but I give her points for giving it a go.

Wasn't feeling the ladies

The GALS

None of the ladies blew me away this week. Maybe both groups were so nervous about last week's show that they took it easy this week. I was paying more attention to Paula's new technique of rebuting most of Simon's rants with a Paula followup.

Simon has pegged Carly as the one to beat. She is truly one of two rocker chicks but I don’t see the "IT factor" yet. I have my eye on her mainly because she had a record deal. I am still processing on how I feel about that.

Syesha did one of my favorite songs "Me and Mrs Jones" but she lost me in the middle. One of my favorites last week didn’t blow mw away this time at all.

Since I have dubbed this season as the season of the rockers. Scary nurse aka Amanda was a favorite during the auditons but so far she hasn’t delivered. It would be interesting to see a rocker chick in the top 5.

I think Alexandrea maybe going home – I loved that her gr8 grandma with her in the auditions but she was nervous during this performance but I hope she stays.

2 "dawgs" (and a puppy) that ROCKED it!!

The best performances for men’s night were the last.

Chikizie, gave a powerful and soulful performance that caught my attention. Which was a challenge because I never heard that song before – great job- IPOD worthly.

David Cook also got it from Simon but again, who cares. David is this years rocker, dare I say.... better then Chris Daughtry?! (gasp) All Simon had was to go after David’s pre performance clip? Give me a break, the writer’s have returned to work, give them something to do.

Lastly, David Archiletta really really really irritates me BUT I have to give it to the kid…he is good. I thought I was ready but I wasn’t ready. Let’s cancel the rest of the season and give the Idol to little David.
What is up with Ryan Seacrest not saying Simon’s name during the goodbyes…it’s annoying (( but funny )).

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The "dawgs" were Duds this week.

American Idol: The Fellas :Top 10

Wow, what a difference a week makes.

The guys sucked.

Maybe they have undiagnosed flu, because one after another I just shook my head in disappointment. That is not to say this wasn't one of my most favorite episodes ever.

Season after season we watch a few smartmouth kids with no talent give Simon a taste of his own medicine. Tonight HAD to be the first time Simon got pissed. He repeatedly announce that his opinions were HIS opinions?! Since when does Simon justify a rant..it was weird and funny but when Simon pronounced that he knew the rules of the show..it was classic. I told someone last week, Simons’s job is done, all he has to do now is make his quips for tv. The viewing audience is in charge and there “AINT” a damn thing he can do about it (ie: Sanjaya).

Although it is only week two of the down and dirty competition, It is clear the fellas are resigned to the fact that so many non winners come out getting PAID. The back talk with Simon, the instruments, the tacky tired tshirts..what show is this? That said I am enjoying the season so far..except….

Michael the Aussie tennis player was kinda bland even while singing a classic rock tune. (blah).

Sadly, funky dreds Jason has fallen out of my top 5. Less talk and more singing would be a great tip. The more he spoke the more I regretted last weeks’ post (maybe I can go back and edit).

Jason also was a great example of props being in the way of the vocals.

I am not allowed to say anything bad about Luke for@ least 3 more weeks. (I hope he lasts that long ‘cause my tongue is bleeding).

Lastly, Danny aka Sanjaya part Duex. Danny ruined a remake from “Lufa Vandross”, but thanks to my DVR..I could fastforward right through it.

Gone home

As Simon says "Americer got it right.." None of these performances stood out for me. There were a few others that should have been here but we have a long way to go. Although, how could Simon tell Colton not to continue singing when be made Top24 out of 200,000. Sometimes Simon should "Shut up"! Again, I will focus on the performance. The Simonism were funny during the auditions but now it's just "Jerry Spinger talk"

After 6 seasons Paula Abdul finally decided to make a comeback and use her Idol contacts. it looks like she may have a hit on her hands.

Lastly, what is up with Ryan's sign off by thanking Randy, Paula and then skipping Simon at the end of each live show? It's actually funny.

Week one down!

The BEST idol ever? 4 go home! Who will it be?

Will it be ladies' night on Idol?

American Idol Top12
The Ladies

The show started with the disclaimer that a lot of the gals had the flu. So…. much for Fox finding the best doctor’s to keep their franchise thriving.

Simon was in a usual foul-Cowell mood. The fact that the camera kept showing him ask Paula “What did he say” was a clue that he was not paying attention to the show. Ryan Seacrest only flu-outed 2 of the ladies but most of them where only “ho hum”, but there were a few diamonds in the rough.

Alaina is one of my favorites. Like Chakizi, she sang the same Diana Ross song that I still didn’t recongnize. When I saw the end of the show, I thought Carrie Underwood was making an appearance.I am sure her likeness to Alaina is an accident.

Amanda, The rocker nurse was a bit scary and I was sure she would not make the show. She looks like she could be the oldest idol ever.

Asia’h is another one of my favorites- I am sure her back story makes great TV but she is a good performer.

Lil Ramiele has made my top 2. She is my surprise underdawg on the girls side. She wore it out.

Syesha is my pick for the best female. Powerhouse vocals but she would have to bring it every week. The Simon curse may be in effect. History shows once Simon makes a pick, they are doomed.

Carly is a pro and should not be on the Idol show, just saying. She ain’t lived up to the hype yet but she is all over the news for being a ringer. She wont win but it will be interesting to see just how far she goes.

Can the boys bring it this season?

American Idol Top12

The Fellas:
For the first time in years, I wouldn’t mind if any of these top 12 dudes win the whole thing…okay there are 3 that could/would and should be kicked off soon. There are a lot of rocker dudes this time out and they are doing it and doing it well. Credit Bo Bice or Daughtry, either way the name of the show may be changed to Rocker Idol.

David H was first up and actually did a great job. It was the first time that I noticed contestants rework classics so soon in the competition. David brought the church to Midnight Hour and it worked for me.

Chikizie gets a special nod from DJRR for a number of reasons. Name that’s unforgettable (I wonder if it’s real?) I wasn’t blown away by his performance but I knew the song from somewhere and couldn’t place it. I am embarrassed that he was singing the lead single from Diana Ross’s last cd..oops don’t tell anyone. I really didn’t think Chik would make it to Hollywood, let alone top24. Minus for Chik for battling Simon first time out…don’t you watch the show? That gets you nowhere.

David C is going to be one of under dawg rocker picks. I actually enjoyed his performance.

Jason was a little blah and is truly going to get lost in the midst of the young kids and the rockers.

Robbie (may) (may) be my pick for the winner this year. Not only because of the name but he could give Bo and Chris a run for their money. I do have a small problem with him being in a touring band but since it was with Britney Spears.. I will let it slide.

David Archeletta (eeeh gads) I wrote this kid off even before I heard him sing a note, the cutsie awshucks kid has no place on American Idol PLUS he was on star search or something years ago. I didn’t like him….until he sang. DAMN! This little runt can work a Motown song – I was blown away. He made the IPOD. Top 2 for real.

Jason was working the surfer dude to the max and he pulled it off. He may fall to the Simon likes you curse but he will go far. Dreds on Idol, 2 thumbs up.

Danny is going to be this year’s Sanjaya and I am already irritated. He didn’t make it last year for a reason. How did he make top 24? Simon had his harshest words for this kid and I have to agree…go home. Don’t ruin this top 5 like Season 6…watch he wins!

Luke is the first contestant in Idol history that I have a connection with. A former coworker and friend went to school with Luke and already threatened me to be nice in my notes. He looks like Hugh Jackman. I thought this was very BORING for his first performance (Sorry ETD). Again, he will get lost with the other guys but I hope he makes top 10.

With a few exceptions, this is going to be a great competition with the dudes this year…stay tuned DJRR!

TOP 24: Party time is over..lets do this!