She may not have much of a neck, but Melinda Doolittle again showed tonight that she's heads above the other finalists on American Idol. She's a professional. She makes a living as a background singer. She comes with a vocal coach and stylist. At 29, she's the oldest contestant, and despite her shy onstage demeanor, she obviously knows who she is. But how soon until America gets the hint?
In tonight's episode dedicated to the rock 'n' rolling British Invasion of the Sixties, Melinda chose an obscure showtune, "As Long As He Needs Me." But in the opening line, sitting on the lip of the stage, she quite clearly enunciated, "As long as she needs me," before switching back to "he" for the rest of the song.
Will America have its first openly-gay Idol here? A few weeks back, Melinda sang the gay anthem, "My Funny Valentine" and dedicated it her two "closest" female friends, whom she called her "Gayles"-- as in "gay girls"--or as she explained, "Gayle King," the woman long rumoured to be Oprah Winfrey's lover (Melinda said she's the Oprah in the triangle). And two weeks ago, she made her mark with a strutting "I'm A Woman."
Tonight, she laid it all out. And was that a (Oprah's longtime alleged boyfriend) Stedman Graham joke when she held onto the line: "I'll cling on... sted-fast-ly..."?
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
But whether Melinda the professional is merely reaching for a voting demographic, has an Oprah jones, or playing it loud and proud... we'd say it doesn't matter! It's about time we had a gay Idol!
The real issue is whether Melinda, as a professional, should be in the contest to begin with. Because every time she sings, she's so much better than the others...
But how about that Sanjaya? He deserves to stay another week!
Comments (20)
This is perhaps the dumbest thing I have ever read in my entire life. I am now done with TVgasm. It was funny while it lasted. Time to pack it up!
1 of 20 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on March 21, 2007 1:49 PM
Jeez. Relax Melinda, you'll still make it far.
2 of 20 | Posted by Firecat
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Posted on March 21, 2007 3:23 PM
So, she likes to take a crunch out of the hairy taco?
So, she likes to slurp on the bearded clam?
So, she likes to dive into the hairy hatchet wound?
She still can sing, and now, I like her even more!
Go Melinda!
Love,
KH
3 of 20 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on March 21, 2007 6:21 PM
Wow...that was the most retarded thing I've ever read. Way to reach into nothing.
4 of 20 | Posted by Jessica | Posted on March 21, 2007 9:58 PM
I agree . . . this is the dumbest post I have ever read on this site. If you paid any attention at all, you would notice that the last letter of the word right before "he" is an "s," and in "as long aS he needs me." The S can make HE sound like SHE. Not that whether it is he or she matters to anyone but a moron like you.
Change my name to UNhappy_gal, and consider me done with this site. I have been disgusted for a long time, but now I see there is no hope for this pathetic excuse for what used to be my favorite site. So sad.
5 of 20 | Posted by happy_gal | Posted on March 22, 2007 7:23 AM
Oh come ON you people. You say you won't check into tvgasm.com anymore for Flipit's great fun observations just because of his witty comments about Dolittle? I'm sure you will NOT be able to stop yourself from continuing to puruse his whimsical insights. And please, Dolittle does not need you to "stick up for her"... let's all just keep our sense of humor out there!!
6 of 20 | Posted by Idlewatcher | Posted on March 22, 2007 10:39 AM
what about Clay Aiken?
7 of 20 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on March 22, 2007 1:10 PM
Can we vote Tabloid Baby off of TV Gasm?
KH
8 of 20 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on March 22, 2007 3:22 PM
Melinda is the overall best singer in this competition! She may not have a neck, but who cares as long as she can sing. This isn't a show about how people judge others by the way they look, they judge the contestants on how well they can sing and project their voice so that the audience can feel their voacals. Overall, good performance Melinda!
You go gurl!!!
9 of 20 | Posted by nicole | Posted on March 26, 2007 11:18 PM
Oh yeah! Background singer at an advantage? Tell it to Brandon, also a background singer, who never really started before he effectively kicked himself off.
10 of 20 | Posted by Edward Sandalls | Posted on March 28, 2007 6:36 PM
Not really sure how you reached your meth inspired conclusions.... But both the Gayles are married... to men by the way. I wonder what you look like? You must be absolutely flawless to be able to critique someone else's physical appearance. Melinda is the sweetest soul I've ever known.
11 of 20 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on April 7, 2007 8:24 AM
You're unbelieveable, Melinda.
Hugs from Indonesia
12 of 20 | Posted by Wati Suwito | Posted on April 9, 2007 4:09 AM
o.k., really. that is just silly. I personally know Melinda, I grew up with her. She likes men. Period. Not even one question in any sane thinker's mind. you're drawing an incredibly long bow to reach this reason bankrupt conclusion.
13 of 20 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on April 11, 2007 2:31 PM
Unless we dial in and vote for Melinda, that lousy and talentless Indian guy will make it. Hello!
14 of 20 | Posted by Aristides P. Caringal | Posted on April 11, 2007 8:28 PM
I have know Melinda all of my life. I can prove it at anytime. MY cousin is not gay. In fact, my funny valetine was made famous by chaka khan you stupid idiot. And it was a beautiful love song! Research before you comment.
15 of 20 | Posted by melindas cousin | Posted on April 20, 2007 9:19 AM
Melinda Doolittle the talented vocalist with a heart of gold. The album’s first single, “It’s Your Love,” was released to radio stations nationwide in September. to have more update about her album www.melindasbackups.com
16 of 20 | Posted by Louise7 | Posted on September 18, 2008 11:10 AM
Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! She’s set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.
The first single, “It’s Your Love” will be released to radio in October.
“Keep yourself updated with Melinda’s career at melindasbackups.
melindasbackups.com is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. Melinda’s Backups™ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.
17 of 20 | Posted by Louise7 | Posted on October 25, 2008 9:22 AM
FREE SONG FROM AMERICAN IDOL'S MELINDA DOOLITTLE! GO TO www.melindadoolittle.com and get it NOW - FREE! New album released on February 3, 2009! Don't miss it!
18 of 20 | Posted by Louise7 | Posted on January 11, 2009 10:27 AM
Melinda Doolittle's Debut Album Coming Back to You is here! Coming Back to You was released February 3rd and hit #1 on the Amazon bestsellers list for R&B and for Soul. It
is an eclectic mix of blues, classic R&B and jazz. You can buy the entire album at .MelindaDoolittle.com
and some of the proceeds will go to Malaria No More.
Keep updated about Melinda's career at www.melindasbackups.com
which is a web site owned by Melinda Doolittle. Melinda’s Backups™ is a non-profit supportive association inspired by Melinda and authorized by her to operate this web site on behalf of her fans.
I am one of her backups (fans) and can truly say that not only is Melinda hugely talented but she is also exceptionally kind and gracious.
19 of 20 | Posted by Louise7 | Posted on February 5, 2009 5:50 AM
MELINDA DOOLITTLE IN HER FIRST-EVER NIGHTCLUB ENGAGEMENT
NOVEMBER 17 – 21, NEW YORK CITY
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, will debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 – 21. The “American Idol” finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com.
20 of 20 | Posted by Louise7 | Posted on October 18, 2009 12:01 PM