(aired 3/26/08)
Bunny: Tonight, we find out who shares #10 placement with Ejay Day, Julia DeMato, Amy Adams, Jessica Sierra, Lisa Tucker, and Chris Sligh from Seasons 1 through 6, respectively.
Last year, there were 25,000 songs submitted for the finale song, and they chose “This Is My Now”? Maybe the selection process needs a little refinement.
Already the group number has way more energy than last week. This isn’t the most talented bunch of choreography-learners American Idol has ever seen, and some are downright klutzy up there (cough*Jason*cough) but this was the best group sing so far this year in my opinion. Maybe it was partly because they stuck to just one song. Or because Amanda is gone, one of the two.
We get a peek behind the scenes as the Idols record their studio versions for iTunes, and then come the highlights and lowlights of last night’s performances.
Like last week, the contestants are called out one by one. A nervous Chikezie is first, and for good reason: He is in the bottom 3. Brooke of the bright-blue pants is next, and she gets to sit on the bright-blue sofa of safeitude.
Carly is next, and she dispels the pregnancy rumor that was circulated widely today, explaining that her distracted attitude was thanks to wearing too many Spanx. She is sent to the couches.
After the break, we see the latest Ford music video, which is pretty cool, and far less corny than usual.
Ryan calls David Archuleta next, and he doesn’t draw out the suspense; Archie is sticking around. How about David Cook? Yes, Curly McSideburn is safe as well.
Next is Syesha Mercado, and Chikezie finally has some company over in the silver stools of mediocrity. However, Michael Johns gets the green light for next week.
Now we have the fluffy call-in segment. I think this portion of the show would be much more interesting and less anti-climactic if they didn’t show the questions right up on the screen before the caller can ask them.
Kimberley Locke is here, and we see a quick recap of her Season 2 journey on American Idol and her life since. In addition to recording two albums and successfully losing weight, she has opened a restaurant in New York. Her performance of “Fall” seems way oversung to me, but I still like her.
Next we’re reminded about Idol Gives Back, which is coming up on April 9, and what it did last year.
Ramiele Malubay is called onstage. Her fanbase has pulled her through, which is a pretty amazing feat, given her performance and placement last night.
Jason Castro and Kristy Lee Cook are the last two to find out their fate. Kristy finally gets to sit on the safe couch before she hits the silver stools. So Jason gets a wake-up call with a trip to the bottom 3, although it’s brief; he is sent to safety almost immediately.
So who’s it gonna be? Going home tonight is … Chikezie. If he could have maintained the level he achieved with “She’s A Woman,” he might not be singing himself out tonight, but a couple of poor song choices did the poor guy in. There’s nothing wrong with his voice.
SCORES
Bunny: 0 out of 1
Wrong about Ramiele Malubay
(Bunny’s Bomb: 0 out of 1)
Burke: 1 out of 1
Right about Chikezie
(Burke’s Turkey: 0 out of 1)
Prognosticats: 0 out of 1
Wrong about David Cook
(Prognosticats’ Hairball: 0 out of 1)
Bunny: So Burke pulls ahead of Bunny by 1, and the Prognosticats still trail the humans. It’s Dolly Parton week next week. A prolific songwriter, her experience and bubbly personality should make her a good mentor. See you soon!
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