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‘Idol’ crowns a David tonight, Kristi crowned on ‘Dancing’ last night
The Dueling Davids certainly gave viewers a contrast to ponder on “American Idol” last night, didn’t they?
Cute Kid (Archuleta) vs. Raspy Rocker (Cook). Nervous-to-the-point of trembling and weeping (Archuleta) vs. Laid-back-to-the-point of falling over and sleeping (Cook).
Judge Simon already has given the win to Archuleta, referring to the kid’s three-song performance as a “knockout” in an awkwardly themed boxing theme show. But tonight we’ll see if an upset is coming in the voting results show, starting at 7 p.m. and groaning on for two hours on Fox.
Doesn’t it seem like this season has lasted forever? I can barely remember the original contestants now. Does anybody even remember Chikezie now? How about scary biker chick Amanda Overmyer? So long ago, so far away.
After tonight, one David will be the Big Winner, while the other one could be an Even Bigger Winner. Some music industry folks believe the “Idol” contract is too restraining, and also-rans, after receiving tons of exposure and acquiring millions of fans through the show, actually make out better than the winner.
I mean, who do you remember most, Taylor Hicks or Chris Daughtry? Ruben Studdard or Clay Aiken? Tonight’s loser could very well be the real winner.
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By blogitup
June 16, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
So funny how important these reality show have become to us. It's like we know these people and really start to care. I for one love the judges on America's Got Talent. I'm thrilled the show's starting up again tomorrow. It's like my mini soap opera.
By austinights
May 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
As I watched only one episode all season - the final two - both were bad! Archuleta will win because the teeny boppers will overwhelmingly vote for him. Simon had it right on the other David - he was downright boring. I turned the channel half way through every song he performed. The last song was simply pathetic. I think either one of these two David's will turn into a Ruben Studdard of Fantasia - simply forgotten! We simply need some good scripted shows back on the air. Jack Bauer - where the heck are you?????