First off I have to say: TWO hours? Painful!
I am very curious to know why they started with a "theme week": Songs of The Beatles. All of the contestants jumped on the magical mystery bus for a trek to Vegas....a.k.a "Sin City". Where else would American Idol bring a bunch of young people? (minors included) Was it necessary? Does Hollywood not have enough airplane hangers available? Did they really need to have to use the Cirque Du Soleil stage in order to channel their inner Fab 4?
Unfortunately, there were some kids who claimed to have "never heard a Beatles song in their life!" This statement had me yelling at the TV: "WHAT?! WHAT?! SERIOUSLY?" Apparently, that statement was true. This was made obvious by the "vocal coach from hell" Peggi Blu. Wow. "You are going to die...on stage!". As harsh as that was, (which it was) I believe the vein popping out of Peggi's head should show these girls that this is a competition you must work hard for. Memorize those words! You can't just sing....you have to SANG! It didn't help having Interscope Records', Jimmy Lovine and posse strutting around and making themselves comfortable while the VCFH humiliated her girls.
I'm going to be nice and say SOME of the duos/trios stood out as being original and in key. One stand out was Tim Halperin and Julie Zorirlla who did a piano duet of "Something". I wished they had kept playing instead of standing up to finish their song, but I understand why they did it: Not only is it a vocal thing, but a visual thing as well. Another stand-out duo: Kendra Chantelle and Paul McDonald singing "Blackbird". Maybe I haven't been giving my 100% attention to the show, but I do not remember either of them! I think Paul has a unique voice and I'm sure he'll continue on in the competition a way.
One who annoys me: James Durbin. We already have Adam Lambert. I really enjoy "live tweeting" while watching the show. I find reading tweets during the show to be amusing - and enlightening. One dude tweeted, "Adam Lambert knows a little about music and James Durbin knows a little about Adam Lambert". Well said.
I'm ready to keep an eye on Casey Abrams, the stand-up bass/guitar/music-a-phone thing (was that him?) He is very interesting and very original. Although it was extremely off-key, I enjoyed his rendition of "Hard Day's Night" However, rumor has it that he had to go to, and may still be in the hospital. If that's the case, he can't film a pre-recorded show and will most-likely have to bow out. I sort of doubt it though... TMZ has a habit of blowing things out of proportion.
We mustn't forget our bridezilla, Ashley Sullivan who decided to quickly tie the knot at a cheesy chapel - one that Brittney Spears (whom Ashley admires) wed in. Sorry Ashley (and boyfriend), I do believe this is one marriage that will end up in a train wreck...or murder. "You will marry me...or I'll kill you..." On a different note, I don't think that Dave the Camera Guy woke up that morning saying, "I hope this is the day!! It could very well me my day...to be a witness!! Perhaps for a wedding...or a murder...either one...I'm not picky!!" Needless to say, Ashley got the boot but was completely THRILLED! Perhaps it was a ploy... some women pretend that they're pregnant...why not claim American Idol?
One huge thing that people can't stop talking about is JLo's breakdown. One by one, the contestants did the 5K runway walk of doom to get the "Yea" or "Nay" from the fearsome threesome. The cuts seemed to be going smoothly; After the looong walk, the contestant sat down, completely out of breath to hear the fateful answer. Then the judges could take joy in watching the joyful souls take the looong trek back to the holding room to rejoice... or find Ryan Seacrest to wipe your snotty nose on under the pretense of a comforting hug. (My kids do that) When it was Chris Medina's turn. The conversation always does that, "So, Chris...how ya doin'? How's your fiancee? Good." When it was time to give the bad news, JLo got very emo. Who wouldn't? If you know that a guy was so sweet to stay with his girl through thick and thin and who has already gone through an emotional roller coaster - do you want to send him off on another run? I know I'm overstating it, BUT I am an emotional female. I'd be willing to bet that on tonight's continuation, JLo will pull it together, unless there is another sad story that I'm not remembering.
That's My Fabulous Opinion!
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