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Bad votes on ‘Idol’
In whittling down ‘American Idol’ wannabes to the final dozen, the show received 37 million phone and text-message votes this week.
And right about now, I bet the three judges are squirming. Will this be the the first time a true loser wins? Will the record company that awards the contract be saddled with a wispy disappointment like Sanjaya?
Of the four contestants who got the boot Thursday night, two should have made the cut, and two who did survive really and truly shouldn’t have.
Voted off the “Idol” island last night were Sabrina Sloan and Sundance Head, who clearly deserved to stay.
“I’m speechless,” judge Paula Abdul said. “This is a singing competition, and Sundance, you’ve been one of our finest. … This is mind-boggling.”
Even perky host Ryan Seacrest seemed stunned by the results. Besides Sundance and Sabrina, Jared Cotter and Antonella Barba (whose racy photos on the Internet stirred up a ruckus) were sent packing.
“How’d this happen?” Seacrest asked the judges when the dust had settled.
Randy Jackson shook his head and said “America got this one wrong, dude.”
As for Sanjaya Malakar (who can’t seem to decide on a singing style or a hairstyle), Cowell wondered if the people who voted for him had the volume turned down on their TV sets.
I’m not going to miss Antonella or Jared for a second, but Sundance and Sabrina leave a big hole — talent-wise and personality-wise. Instead of that duo, I would have happily ejected goofy-looking Phil Stacey and marginally talented Haley Scarnato.
We still have some formidable talent. It’s not exactly a stretch to predict that a woman will win “Idol” this time around. My money is on Melinda Doolittle or Lakisha Jones.
Nevertheless, Blake Lewis, the beat-box guy, is wildly talented, and so is curly-mopped Chris Sligh. On the women’s side, rocker Gina Glocksen is making a surprising surge — at the right time in the competition. America loves to see a contestant blossom, and that’s exactly what Gina is doing now.
BUT … I still think this “Idol” is Melinda’s or LaKisha’s to lose. They’re both just so consistently fabulous, it’s hard to imagine they won’t face off in the May finale. If it turns out to be Sanjaya and Haley, that’ll be tragic.
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By Auntie
March 12, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this
Hey folks,
Get a grip, and vote for Haley. Not only can she sing, she's beautiful, she has class, and guess what, SHE can DANCE. I do know this for a fact. She doesn't need to sound like she came from the Morman Tabernacle chior, and never will. Since when does every idol have to be a stompin' around the stage, yes lawd gospel type??? Simon is just trying the wipe the egg off of his face that Jennifer Hudson threw on it. The judges need to stop comparing her voice to... OH, what's their names???? Bubble butt and Bobble head. Her voice is beautiful and not once did she sound "pitchy" off key, or send out sour notes. Simon and his little posse of two are crass and classless. That means you, too, Paula. I thought you were supposed to congratulate winners that AMERICA voted on, not screw up your face, frown, wimper and proclaim that America was wrong. Get over yourselves. You say America choses its idols, well then, LET them choose and shut up. Haley will deliver you the package. And as for Ryan Seacrist, I don't think I have ever seen a more compassionate, intelligent and introspective host on a TV show. HE should be getting the big bucks, not Simon Scowel. VOTE for Haley, America.
By spongebob
March 11, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this
wow Diane you changed your tune fast did you not recently say that the girl from S.A was a good singer? Dont let Simon dilute your mind they have their favorites and are trying to compare the singers to each other instead of individually Faith Hill would not compare to some of these singers big strong voices but to say that the Texas girl cant sing or sing well is absurd! KEEP TEXASIN, VOTE FOR THE TEXAN!!
By austinights
March 9, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
Mark my words....Idol will come to an end with the sound of a file stamp at some federal district court in the coming future. It will be over some type of numbers fraud or ridiculous scheme on how someone was voted off and someone else kept on. Of course, it will give someone a chance to cover it on a reality show spinoff that Americans will get to vote on whether they are Guilty or Not Guilty....hmmmm..cool name for a show?
By Desiree
March 9, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
Hey in this World we live in A N Y T H I N G!!! is Possible.