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Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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It was an emotional roller coaster on tonight’s American Idol. The big story tonight was that Elliot sang so well he made Paula cry. It was either that or whatever painkiller cocktail she’d imbibed before the show. Yes, Elliot shone brightly tonight (as did Chris), but when it came to duds, it was all about Pickler. Kellie was absolutely painful to watch. Her best moment came before her video clip even rolled — and from there, it was all downhill. As for the rest of the gang? Blah. A big ole blah. Hope everyone enjoyed last week’s magic because it sure as hell wasn’t caught in a bottle.
This week’s theme was “love” — as in, we ever so “love” when random popera singers drop in and offer advice that’s only barely more helpful than “sing that better.” Yes, Andrea Bocelli swung by to help the kids sing love songs, and since it was evident that he could offer little in the way of constructive criticism, the Idol producers roped in über music producer David Foster to help out. Actually, he probably would have been there anyway since apparently Foster and Bocelli have an album “dropping” any day now. Ah yes. Blatant product placement. Where would Idol be without it? (Excuse me while I sip a Coca Cola.)
The show begins with Ryan back to his clean-shaven, beardless look. I rejoice that for now, I no longer have to stare at his feeble attempts at Moses-like greatness. I have a feeling that this episode can’t be nearly as good as last week’s stroll through the Standards, a premonition that’s only strengthened by the startling image of Stevie Scott smiling at the camera. I swear, she’s like the little girl from The Ring all growns up. Nothing good can come from this.
Ryan then reveals that all the singers will have two numbers tonight, “so there’s no excuse for not voting.” Actually, there is an excuse: DIGNITY. Okay, okay, it’s become normal in society to vote for Idol, but I have yet to cross that boundary. Maybe for the final two, I’ll take the plunge…
Next, it’s time to meet our guest star, Andrea Bocelli. We immediately cut to Celine Dion — another harbinger of all things evil. Seriously, all this show needs are a flock of crows to fly by and maybe a black cat to cross the stage. This night is cursed.
Anyway, Celine Dion says, “If God would have a singing voice, he must sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli.” Is Celine implying that God isn’t as good Andrea Bocelli? That’s a bold move, Celine. Sounds like the gauntlet’s been thrown. Time for a sing-off: Andrea Bocelli vs. God. Best two out of three songs.
For those of you who don’t know, Andrea Bocelli is a (so-called) opera singer who has found success by merging classical sounds with modern pop. In this way, he has opened the door for such schlock acts as Sarah Brightman, Il Divo, and (barfing a little) Josh Groban. Oh, and he’s also blind. Ryan says, “Bocelli has bridged the gap between classical and pop.” Yes, he has. And that bridge SUCKS. And if anyone doubts me, feel free to give a listen to Bocelli’s popera version of “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”
We then spend some time with David Foster, formerly of The Princes of Malibu, and we learn that when it comes to music, he’s a hardass. Wait? So you’re saying that Simon’s not the only jerk in the music business? This is absurd! I thought they were all such friendly people!
Finally, it’s time for the singing. Katharine McPhee is up next, and uh oh — she’s singing “I Have Nothing,” the song that has slain many an Idol contestant. Would she be able to tackle it? Well, after singing a little duet with Andrea, she takes the Idol stage. She looks particularly Catherine Zeta-Jonesish tonight, and in her bright yellow dress, she’s certainly an eyeful.
If Catherine Zeta-Jones and a banana had a lovechild…
McBoobies!
McPASSION!
At first, I think Katharine’s a little off, but I’m still firmly caught in the grips of McPheever from last week, so I don’t really care. When she hits the big key change, she heads straight into va-va-voom territory as her voice powers over the stage, and yup, there’s Daddy McPhee tearing up. Congrats, dude. You’re the official crier of the season. Suddenly, Katharine goes stomping across the stage, revealing a giant slit that goes right up to her, well, rhymes with slit. We have a near vag-slip, but alas, the cameras cut away at just the right moment, leaving the audience free from scandal.
I see London, I see France…
I see Katharine’s underpants! Tee hee!
Katharine receives thunderous applause as usual, and look! There’s Olympic failure Sasha Cohen! How’s that Project Runway outfit treating you? Anyway, Randy says the song is too big for Katharine, and I’m a bit surprised. I really liked it! But then again, I forget: McPheever. It screws with you. Messes up your senses.
For sure, I think Paula will praise Katharine, but instead, she gives the kiss of death: “As usual, you are stunning.” Ouch. Whenever Paula opens with a fashion compliment, it’s always bad news. Believe it or not, Paula actually gives actual, coherent constructive criticism — saying something about not pushing her voice too hard and avoiding flat notes or whatever. Of course, this is Paula, so she quickly veers back into nonsense as she utters something about money in the back pocket. It doesn’t help that her microphone is completely screwed up too. Simon then echoes the other two and says that Katharine chose the wrong song. She tried to fill Whitney Houston’s shoes and failed. Very harsh. But at least Ryan has something nice to say: “For those that don’t have their volume on, I’m sure you’ll get a lot of votes.” Wow, he just kind of slammed her singing in a big way. And at the same time, he sort of came onto her too. Stop, Ryan.
Next up is Elliot, who has to suffer through one of Ryan’s pre-video clip interviews. Our host asks Mr. Yamin why he’s singing a Donny Hathaway song, causing Elliot to stammer and stutter through a long, rambling response. God, just go to the clip already. He’s gonna start sweating soon. Amusingly enough, Elliot says that he wants to honor Donny Hathaway’s music and bring it to the forefront. The audience then applauds enthusiastically. Oh, c’mon. Like any of you teenyboppers EVEN KNOW WHO HE IS! I don’t know who he is. I’m not gonna lie. Did I just expose myself as a musical idiot?
We then saw some of Elliot’s practice sessions with David Foster who says, “He used a lot of Donnie’s licks, and that’s why I was trying to get him to like go off the Donnie licks and create his own lick there at that moment.” Please, stop saying “lick.” Anyway, Foster has to work with Elliot over and over and over again to hit this one note, and just when I think fisticuffs of frustration might break out, Elliot hits it. But can he nail it on the big stage? The answer: yes. Elliot is on top of his game tonight. He has total control and sounds wonderful. Everyone loves it, even Kevin Nealon, and if that’s not a seal of approval, I don’t know what is.
Randy says that hated the arrangement but loved Elliot. And then we move to Paula. Oh Paula. Yes, she’s crying. I can’t even imagine what will follow. “You move me. You celebrate what this competition is about,” she says. After some more tearful babling, she then says, “You are an American Idol. You are!” I feel sort of embarrassed because Paula talks about how the song made her reflect on how far these kids have come, and well, that’s exactly what I was thinking of during the song too. Yes, Paula and I were on the same wavelength tonight. I’ve never felt more shame in my life.
Anyway, Simon also praises Elliot, saying, “Tonight in parts, that was like a vocal masterclass. It was superb.” Wow. Now watch Elliot get stuck in the bottom three.
Commercial time. I’m unlucky enough to stop the Tivo during an American Idol board game. It’s bad enough that midway through the spot, a perky girl yells “Constantine Maroulis!” but then, at the very end, William Hung appears and tells a girl that she sounded pretty good, dawg. Please, boycott this game. Now.
And in other ridiculous news, I see a promo for this week’s OC which will be featuring a Korean popstar AND Lisa Tucker at the prom. Wow. Sweeps is really coming early this year. Did anyone tell Josh Schwartz that Lisa Tucker isn’t “indie”? He might lose all his cred! Bring back Rooney!!!
Well, from the highs of Elliot we then move to the twangy vocal nether-world of Kellie Pickler. Ryan asks her if she’ll be singing her love song to anyone in particular. She frowns and says no and then launches into some very Pickler-esque commentary about Ghost. She seems to really love the famed pottery scene, but alas, “I don’t have anybody to play pottery with,” she bemoans. Hey, I’m surprised she even knows what pottery is. By the way, I wasn’t aware that people could “play pottery.” I learn something new every day!
During her rehearsals with Foster and Bocelli, Kellie learns all about her hidden falsetto, which isn’t half bad. She works hard to use it, and I think that she might even be able to rebound from last week. Foster seems to do all the work, but Bocelli has some helpful words: “She’s very happy, and I like her,” he says. Okay, maybe “helpful” is the wrong word. Later, Foster asks Bocelli what color hair he thinks Kellie has. Bocelli accurately answer “Blonde,” totally blowing Foster’s mind in the process. C’mon now. How could she not be blonde? Has he even heard her speak?
Poor Pickler. She sounds bad out of the gate, and it just gets worse. And worse. And worse. Seriously, it’s painful. Somebody find a cane and yank her off the stage. I can’t describe how awkward this is. You can see the fear in her eyes. Plus, she clearly has no emotional connection with the song, making the experience all the more trying. The good news: she does hit her falsetto, but that’s about it. Afterwards, we cut to the audience where Sela Ward is clapping with her kids. I can’t be positive, but I think she just rolled out of bed.
As expected, the judges absolutely ream Kellie. Paula says that she’s not raising the bar every week. “At this point, it’s about greatness, and I don’t feel that from you,” she then adds. Wow. Coming from Paula, that’s the equivalent of saying, “I hate you! I hate you! I hate you! You’re ugly and nasty and smelly and your family sucks and I hope you die!” Simon also bashes Kellie, and to give you an idea of how bad she sounded, the audience doesn’t even react. Not even one sympathy boo. I’d like to think she’ll be gone tomorrow, but for some reason, I think she’ll still be around.
Young Paris Bennett is next, and she tells us that she’ll be singing “The Way We Were.” Why? Because she’s only seventeen, and she doesn’t have “love thoughts” but she does have memories. Uh, it’s still a ridiculous song for a 17 year old to sing. What exactly will “The Way We Were” apply to in her life? Her friends in the sandbox? Her juicebox?
Anyway, Paris takes the stage, and if last week’s look was “secretary,” this week’s is “secretary goin’ out on the town!” She still looks dowdy, but now she’s tried to add a bit of sass. It’s the kind of look you see when women dress up for a big night at Downtown Disney. Her song is fairly forgettable and blah. But hey, at least Joely Fisher liked it! That’s gotta count for something, right? No? Okay, never mind. The judges say Paris is okay, but none of them are blown away. Neither are we. Yawn.
Taylor is next, and he sings “Just Once.” I’m instantly transported to my dentist’s office as he drones through a rather bland version of this already bland song. Again, blah. Just about the only noteworthy part of the performance is when we see Tori Spelling clapping in the crowd, her toilet-seat-shaped breasts happily glistening in the spotlight. Again, the judges are nonplussed. Randy does one of his “I don’t know what’s going on tonight” remarks. He actually digs in with a rather harsh criticism when he says, “It wasn’t half as good as the original.” Paula also says she wasn’t a total fan, and Simon labels it with the old “hotel lounge” insult. It seems like Taylor’s not gonna get any love, that is, until Paula stands up and yells, “WE LOVE YOU!” Seriously, what exactly did she put into her Coco Puffs today?
“I’m NOT going to pay a lot for this muffler!”
Last up is Chris who says he’ll be singing Bryan Adams. This has me already groaning, but embarrassing confession time: I actually really like the Bryan Adams song he’ll be singing. It was lovely in Don Juan De Marco! So sue me! Anyway, in the clip, Foster tells Bocelli, “I feel like he’s singing from here, not here.” Yes, I’m sure the blind guy could really understand the differences between the two “here’s”.
Foster then says that he once recorded an entire album with Bocelli lying on the ground. Cut to Andrea Bocelli on the floor, belting out a song. Odd. Then it’s time for Chris to sing on the ground, and he does a swell job. But, uh, is he going to have to sing like that on stage?
Chris floors us. (Yuk yuk yuk)
Ultimately, Foster tells us that “If [Chris] delivers the performance of his life, he’ll do amazing.” His lips then read “BUT,” but the audio drops away, and we never learn what the caveat is to this. Doesn’t matter. Chris is awesome. From the first two notes, you can just tell that he has total command over this song. Sure enough, he nails it (well, except for one pesky high note). Plus, it seems like this song is one of the few songs tonight that is actually romantic. With time running out on the show, the judges are rushed through their responses, but that’s okay. They’re all the same: they love it. Paula manages to say “love” about five times in a row, and Simon calls it a “very sexy song.”
Seacrest then rushes us into the show recap, and amusingly, the judges mics are still on, so we can hear their voices over all the phone numbers. Unfortunately, we can’t quite discern what they’re saying. Oh well. Overall, a mediocre show. What did you think? Who was best? Who was worst? Who’s bottom three? And who’s going home?
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“yelles”
Chris is awful.
Katherine looked super hot!
Chris is the only performance I liked, but that’s because I really liked the song. His version can’t touch the original though.
Why they had to rush rush through a one-hour show with only six contestants is crazy. Paula crazy. Especially when you cut off Simon — sorry, but we wanna hear him tear down contestants. (And who wants to see him so pissy the rest of the show?)
Taylor was so-so, Chris is overrated, and Katharine is mighty fine.
Ooh — thanks for the “yelles” heads up. Fixed it.
Chris never ceases to bore me. Hit more than two notes for once, please. And I’d honestly like to know who’s voting for Taylor and why they haven’t been labeled terrorists by the US government yet. He is atrocious.
Worst season ever and yet, in some ways, the best…
Chris continues to show his range, and contines to roll on to the final two. Katharine, she’s beautiful, but saddlebags and granny panties are so not hot.
Pickler has to be gone tonight, please people she can’t sing.
Elliot, where’s the personality, he’s a Clay AIken knock-off, without the metrosexualism.
Taylor blew, and should be bottom three and two.
Paris, the best female of the night but still annoyed by her, hopefully bottom three. And no more close ups of her for us HD owners, that acne needs some treatment.
I’m gonna dream of Chris lying on the floor tonight. Thanks American Idol!!!
I had a huge TVgasm when Paula was crying. I mean, she had me going at first – I was shocked she gave actual, constructive criticism to Katharine. Then she lost it with Elliott. My husband was so uncomfortable he had to get up and leave the room. It was probably the greatest moment ever on AI…. but awkward!!!
Elliott was great. My new favorite!
This night started out with promise. Paula actually looked semi coherent. Her hair was not teased up to outer space. Her boobs were safely tucked away. Her makeup didn’t suggest old French whore. I actually thought maybe she had spent a week in rehab. Her looks deceived me. She’s crazy as a loon!
I had the same reaction to Katharine, B-Side. I thought it was really good. We must have been brainwashed by the McBoobs and the McCooter. Quote from a 9 year old “Let’s vote for Katharine’s boobs.”
Paris’s diction is annoying. As bad as her speaking voice.
Elliott’s still my man. Glad he really got to shine last night. Hopefully voters are starting to get it. I love his voice and performances, but never thought he could win. I think now he has a chance. Maybe an outside chance, but still a chance.
And can we please go a frickin week without seeing Wilhemina Hung? Damn that sounds like a drag name. Yeah right, like I’d want that ice cream cone after Suzy Dumbshit breathed her cooties all over it. WH, go the hell away!!!
Last night was a disaster. Paula’s tearful recap of Elliotts performance was hysterical. That woman is so nuts – how is it she hasnt been yanked from that show with full apology for making us put up with her rambling incoherent fantazy world?
Elliott was good – in fact, he was the best performance last night – perhaps that was what she was crying over! And whats with cutting Simon off all night – is that so we have plenty of time to hear about Picklers dream to “play pottery” with someone? PLEASEEEE, she wouldnt know a wheel unless it was attached to her trailer!
I was so shocked when they dissed Katherine – yes, she looked Mclovely last night and I was sure I saw her granny panties (perhaps it was a girdle – note to Katherine, if you have cottage cheese thights, go with DARK colors and non-clingy fabric). Her McBoobs were amazing – my 16 year old son was hoping for a Janet Jackson-esq peek at them instead of her bloomers…
but I didnt think the song was too “big” for her. I thought she sounded amazing even if her extensions were a bit too farah-fawcett.
Taylor was so subdued I couldnt even tell it was him. He usually breaks into himself somewhere in the song but not last night – where is the spastic Taylor we all love – couldnt you just hear him singing “You can leave your hat on?” (thats a love song in my book). I fear for him tonight.
Paris is back to her Gladys Knight hair. I am still confused about her song choice – she has memories but doesnt know love? Umm, Paris, memories are what comes AFTER you have the actual experience. I thought she was mediocre and think she’ll be on the stage tonight with Taylor and Pickler.
Chris was good but someone please explain why this week he had TWO guitarists to himself – it seems like he gets a set up for his songs that no one else is given.
I will confess that I spent a bit of time calling last night for Katherine, Taylor and Elliott. I was a good fan and tried both numbers for each and unfortunately Elliotts was the only one not uber-busy all night.
I didnt try Kellies numbers (in case I got through and gave her an inadvertant vote) but please – if there is an Idol god, make it Pickler who goes home tonight to spare us another week of listening to her butcher/twang another song.
Paula thinks Elliot has become handsome and that is why she was crying? I think someone should prevent her from watching the tapes before the shows…
I think Paris should have sang “I Have Nothing”, because it would have been a much better choice. I think what is annoying about Paris is she knows that she is “technically” a great singer and this attitude causes her to lack (I’m scared to use this word) passion or any other emotion. She acts like that kid in your class that raised their hand to every question asked.
Last week I caught the McPhever and I thought she was good this week – even after flashing her McBeaver. I hate the song but I thought she did well. Overall the night did pretty much suck.
Breat recap, and awesome to have it up so fast!
David Foster: “If sung without emotion, ‘Unchained Melody’ can be one of the most boring songs ever.” Can’t say we weren’t warned. Time for Kellie to go and start working on her variety show for Branson or her sitcom role as someone’s wacky neighbor.
I also thought McPhee sounded great. Could the McPheever be so powerful that we’re all under its spell and she actually wasn’t good? I don’t think so. I wouldn’t be surprised tonight if one or more judges say that it sounded better than they originally thought when they watched the playback of the broadcast. And wow, nice rack! Even more of a mystery why she was wearing those dowdy clothes the first several weeks.
Elliot was fantastic.
I hate all post-1986 Bryan Adams so much I just couldn’t appreciate Chris’s performance, but since everyone seems to think it was great I’ll take you at your work. Love the screencap of him – looks like someone just kicked him in the nuts.
Taylor was pretty weak. Of all people not to put a little emotion into a song I wouldn’t have expected it from him. I think his fans will give him one more free pass this week before they abandon him and hop on the Elliot express.
I liked David Foster. If Randy or Simon ever left the show I think he could be a credible replacement. Would love to have heard what was coming after “but . . .” in his Chris intro.
Should go home: Kellie
Will go home: Paris
Amen to that, JasonR. David Foster kicked ass. They should hire him as a judge and get rid of crazy Paula.
I just don’t get Elliot? I don’t like his look or his voice.
Katherine’s boobs were delightful. I had a hankering for some milk.
I guess Kellie (suck my) Pickler isn’t dating that piece of trash Constantsuck Maroulis? It is so time for her to be kicked to the curb, like she often has been, most likely in a bowling alley parking lot.
Paris is still annoying. Chris on his back was hot. Is suspect Kellie was jealous, the only way she’ll get a record deal is, dare I say, on her back too??????
The Pickler should go, but I’m thinking tonight will be a major upset, like McBoobs is gone.
KH
Bocelli on the floor was like a senior life alert commcercial…but in italian…
Heya you guys, i’ve-a fallen and mamma mia I cannot getta her up!
aannnnnnd scene.
I am still giddy after Chris’s performance. He was SOOOOOO awesome. He gave me major goosebumps and is hot as hell. I have been a huge Taylor fan since day one, but I am starting to swing to both Chris and Elliot. They were both amazing last night.
Pickler needs to GO. NOW!
Though Paula was surprisingly coherent most of the night, I thought the performances were mediocre at best. Have these contestants EVER watched American Idol before — whenever anyone tries a Whitney Houston song they get killed. What was she thinking.
When I saw that Chris was still singing with only 2 minutes left to the show I knew they would rush through his critique. With only 6 singers left you’d think they could move the show along a little better than this.
I think Katharine may just believe that she is Whitney Houston (in her prime)…and her “ace look” at the end of EVERY sing is damn near nails on a chalkboard. Get over yourself girl..I have seen drag queens hotter than you. Did anyone notice The Picklers eyebrows? They were something funky. My musical ears have always been hot for Chris….and now since Ace is gone…so are my stalker eyes. My dear lord he is gorgeous…his wife is one fugly lucky woman.
Please, please, please let Pickler go home tonight! Not everyone was great, but she was by far the worst of all. I was impressed with Katharine’s song and the almost cooter flash was a shocker. Even a blind guy could tell she’s gorgeous! Elliot had his best performance of the season b/c he really connected with the song. Chris was also awesome. The difference between him and the other contestants left is that he really can control his voice and sing different genres of songs while still maintaining his own “sound”. Those of you that can’t hear that obviously can’t hear or you’re not singers b/c vocal control is very important so you can put emotion into your song. So once again, I voted for those three only. Did anyone else catch the VERY audible “wh-” at the last note of Paris’s song? It was like a laughable combo of bad diction and runningoutofbreath breathing!
B-side: do you really hate Andrea Boccelli that much? I may not like his pop stuff as much, but as a classical singer he’s incredible. I have 2 of his CD’s and I’m glad that Lost is a recap episode tonight so I can tune in to see him sing live. Andrea’s “Sacred Arais” CD is amazing and moves me every time. Maybe I’m just a sucker for over-emotional schmaltz b/c I love the duet he does with Celine too- “The Prayer”. If I ever get married, I want that song as my first dance with my husband.
B-Side…OMG..You had me crying like Paula reading this recap..but from tears of laughter. You took a boring show and somehow made it humorous and interesting. So lets see:
Kat~Sometimes i think i am watching a different show than everyone else cuz i was as perplexed as you that they gave her such a bad review. I thought it was great and very passionate with some personality for those who say she just sits and sings slow songs. And I have to admit *blushing* I am a female but after seeing her in that outfit last night..she could make a straight woman switch sides..lol..McBoobies! cracking me up! I got the McPheever!
Elliot..Now his performance i thought was almost the opposite of Kat’s a bit overrated. It was good but sheesh..not the second coming worthy of the seal’s tears. Perhaps the doctor had just called in between and told her her prescription couldnt be refilled. But Elliot is a good underdog to cheer for.
Pickler~Lord a mercy girl! “play pottery” lol..it was her one good moment of the night! First off..the stylists must have been sabotaging her because that Llapso Apso doggie hairstyle was one bow short of a biscuit. And her performance left me wishing that a dog woulda sang the song instead. What is going on with that woman? I hear the sounds of a toilet flushing and her singing career with it. But her reality show will do well and she has great shoes!
Paris~I dont get the hoopla about her mature sounding voice. To me she sounds like she is having a bowel movement during her phrasing all the time. She’s an old soul but do we really believe she even knows half the songs she sings? She got a bad spot in the lineup and may be on the chopping block tonite..will she cry for herself is the question??
Taylor~speaking of sabotaging..is he purposely picking the crappiest songs possible to lose this thing? This wasnt as bad as Country Roads but it was close. I HATE his dancing but this one put me in a Motel 6 lounge singer coma.
Chris~Thankfully the judges ran out of time or we woulda heard how the chosen boy sang this song better than Bryan Adams ever could and how he reinvented the wheel. It was aight..i dont like the “goatiness” of his voice but to each his own.
Will we buy any of these peoples cds?
And does anyone REALLY care about Tori Spelling??
Great recap, B-Side!
If there’s any justice in this universe, Kelly is gone tonight. Who in the heck gives her votes?!?
What’s up with Taylor’s song choices lately?!? They seem to go from bad to worse. Here’s one Taylor fan who’s now considering supporting Chris, Elliott, or Katharine instead.
When Taylor was singing and the lighting was reflecting off his lapels — he looked like he was wearing Captain Kangaroo’s suit!
Paula…Paula…Paula. There are no words.
hb
Poor Paula, those drugs are really taking a toll on her life, first with the crying and now with Seacrest calling their relationship “awkward.”
Just say no, Paula. Just say no.
Btw, McPhee looked like a damn cow in that yellow frock.
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Strange…I thought Katharine sang the song well…but then again, I wasn’t comparing it to a Houston version.
And that’s the frustrating thing about AI…the judging is whatever it wants to be at any given time. If harsh criticism is given because a singer doesn’t sing the song as well as Whitney, why isn’t that the barometer for all the songs? Did Paris sing like Barbara? Did Pickler carry the song like the Righteous Bros? Did Chris have as many pockmarks as Bryan Adams? Very odd.
But great to see a McWardrobe Malfunction!
Bottom three: Paris, Taylor and McPhee…but McPhee is there because of the haters.
Once again, Pickler should be in the bottom three and going home, but skates, based on her uncontrolled apologisia syndrome. Sawrrrrry!
And did anyone see Simon cracking up at Paula’s tears? Priceless!
B-Side..no need to find a rhyme with slit..know what i mean?..wink wink..
Chris and Elliot are the only ones who deserve votes this week because they were the only ones who sang on key.
I think Elliot was slightly better than Chris because his song was more difficult. Chris has a terrific voice but once again, a dull song. I now realize the problem with him is that he really has pretty crappy taste in music.
And as for last night’s outfits, was Chris’s velvet-collar jacket stolen off a hotel doorman? Isn’t Chris trying to LEAVE customer service jobs?
I didn’t get a look at Kellie’s shoes. If they were cute, she’s staying another week.
McPhee is so Katie Holmes.
I guess I’m the only one who has not caught the McPhever (and never will).
Kelly has GOT to go!
I was very suprised by Elliot. I always liked his voiced but was wowed lastnight.
For some reason, I have failed to catch the so-called “McPheever.” While she is quite talented, I find Katharine to be so annoying and smarmy. As Simon mentioned, she really pales in comparison to the pre-crackhead Whitney Houston. I just hope she waxed before last night’s revealing performance.
I thought McPheever sounded pretty good too… contestants just need to stop doing Mariah and Whitney songs because the judges slam them every time for “not being as good as the original.” I think Mr. McPhee was crying because his little girl’s boobies were spilling out on national TV.
Poor Paris… 17 going on 70. The poor song choices and the horrible fashion choices are not doing justice to her talents.
It was incredibly painful watching Paula sob over Elliott, continually cut off Simon and jump up yelling “We love you. We love you” while she flailed her arms around like an air traffic controller. Yet I find myself hoping she’s just as crazy next week.
Foster is yet another showbiz dick who wants to give people a reality check. This guy did not “make” any pop stars that he worked with. They were already gifted and accomplished. He makes boring bland music. Aside from some obvious criticism (singing from the throat is bad) his suggestions to Pickler about using a falsetto were hilariously bad. He caved in to generally okay comments about each singer. After all..he’s got an albumto push too.
I thought Katherine looked awesome..altho..hmmm..what’s that with the eyebrows..awfully thin..the stylists are at it again. And she sounded good at the start..but towards the end..i kept thinking about Whitney’s voice and it was hard NOT to compare.
Eliot was so damn good. Don’t know what the show has in store for him (bottom 3 perhaps). But it was soulful.
The problem with Pickler is she’s been kept on the show way past her expiration date..and now it’s just sooo bad. But..she’ll stay on because of the trucker vote.
Paris tried to do the Gladys Knight version of way We Were, complete with converstaional talking lyrics..notice that Simon said she was trying to copy another singer, without naming names.
Taylor..what the fu….Just Once???That is your favorite love song??? He was spooked during his performance start to finish. He must have known how sucky it was when he couldn’t nail the first line of the lyric.
Chris actually sang the song better than the original..JasonR, I can NEVER listen to Bryan Adams post 86 either..and that song is about as insipid as it gets.
McPheeves may not be Whitney Houston, but Chris is not Bryan Adams. Neither was half as good as the original. And, Bryan Adams is a tool (though, I secretly like that both of the songs they sang).
All the judges are full of nonsense. Its like they play weird mind games with us.
Okay, I may be a terrible singer myself, but I can tell one someone knocks it out of the park and Elliott definitely did that.
To appreciate his talent, listen to his control and how every lyric is framed and how they work together in a run. He’s like a maestro with his voice.
And yes, he’s growing cuter and cuter every week.
Sorry McPchee, you didn’t do a good job & the wardrobe people really should’ve had you wear something that was more flattering in more areas than your breasts.
Pickler-Simon was dead on when he said it was like the neverending song.
Paris-even though she has a great voice, 2 things-horrible arrangement of the song & too many squeaky breaths before big notes.
Taylor-love you dawg, but yeah, the song was boring. you should’ve done Joe Cocker.
Chris-hate the song but he did a great job, especially after he stopped staring at the camera like he was singing to the object of his stalking obsession & actually lightened up a little.
Eliot-you the man Yamin!!!
Oh yeah, I caught McPhee’s Basic Instinct moment too-all I could think was my God she just flashed her father!!
tvholic..the McPhee McFlash was indeed a rather JonBenet moment.
I thought Chris and Elliott were both awesome. Best performances of the night, unless you count Paula, who seriously needs to lay off the Vicodin before airtime.
Taylor disappointed me, Katharine looked great but I’m all for banning all Whitney songs on this show (hell, SHE can’t even sing them anymore), Paris distracts me and I can’t fairly judge her because I can’t stand her, and I thought Kellie was completely awful. I’m going to be pissed off if someone else goes tonight and she’s again safe. America, why?? WHY!!?!?
McPhee – I loved her performance – it gave me chills. I did notice that her flamboyant strutting caused some of the bottom buttons on her dress to pop, thus giving us the panty shot.
Elliot – Becoming quite the cutie.
Kellie – I hope she goes tonight. Does the show rotate hair stylists? Paris had that awful ball of hair above her forehead a few weeks ago.
Paris – please use a tongue brush. Tongues are supposed to be pink, not white.
Taylor – never a fan.
Chris – My favorite since I saw him sing Hemorrhage. I agree with Nate (#7), thanks American Idol for showing Chris on the floor. Yum.
bottom three:
Paris, Kellie, Taylor
Kelly has GOT to go
my ideal bottom three: kellie, paris, taylor.
with kellie going home. i HATE her!!!!
I must have taken the McPheever vaccine too, because I wasn’t really feeling her. She is a good singer, but that song was way too much for her. She doesn’t have much power to her voice – as the songs get louder, her voice tends to get a bit shrill, I think.
Elliott was the star last night. Loves him!! (And I agree with you, exlogcabin – he is getting cuter.) I would put Chris next. And Pickler – that’s what you call a “gots to go” situation. Lucky for her Simon got cut off by the music because I thought she was going to cry if he slammed her any more.
Paris – eh. And what the heck happened to Taylor? The longer he is forced to stand still, the worse he is. He almost seems bored with the show now; like he’s done enough to get a deal somewhere else.
I hate Paula.
the irony with Katherine, if that’s the right word, was that in the rehearsal clips, she sounded lovely singing the duet with Andrea Boccelli…If she really had thought about that session, she would have gone in that direction and would have really done something unique and heart felt to Katherine. Instead we got an attempt to either “do justice to” or “be as good as” Whitney Houston.
I don’t know what was funnier last night, Paula’s crying, Simon trying to not laugh while Paula was crying, Pickler’s jibberish about “Ghost,” or Bocelli guessing she was a blonde.
I think if McPhee would’ve done “The Way We Were” she would’ve knocked it of the park. Also, don’t you think Randy totally dissed Foster by saying he hated the arrangment on Eliot’s song? Am I wrong or didn’t Foster help him with that?? Kind of like Ryan telling McPhee she’d get the votes by people who were watching without the volume on-she should of told Ryan he has a great face for the radio.
Oops…bad grammer moment…should be “should have.” That’s like saying “irregardless” or “supposebly.”
This website is pretty cool it is supposed to predict who gets voted off by the number of busy signals each contestant got. Don’t go to the site if you don’t want to know. http://www.dialidol.com
Is it just me or does Chris look like Cappy from last years BB?!
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I still dont see the appeal with Chris. He has such little personality, that it’s hard to actually root for him. Elliot on the other hand at shows he has some human emotion. And he is a way better singer than Chris. Katharine went from old maid to booby vendor in one show. Someone send that chubby faced Pickler girl home. It’s time. And Paris? Nobody in my house can stand your overacting while singing. Your gestures and facial expressions are beyond annoying….
Katharine’s McBeaver shot was definitely a wardrobe malfunction. I agree with an earlier poster that she popped some buttons during one of her more energetic moments. She knew it happened, and you could see that it flustered her for the rest of her song.
Overall, I didn’t think Katharine was as bad as the judges made her out to be. She is a lovely girl, but the dress didn’t do her any favors (granny panty lines ain’t the sexiest thing in the world, but I just bet that she was glad that she was wearing them when her buttons popped, granny panties or not…) Kellie should definitely leave tonight (she’s just horrible), and Elliot and Chris rocked the house (Elliot was absolutely amazing).
hb, maybe if Cappy swore of the ‘roids.
I was lucky enough to get 2 calls in for both Elliott and Mc Phee…..yeah! They were both tops. The rest were blah! GO ELLIOTT!!
Lucky? I don’t know where you’re calling from Belinda, but I got through about 20 times each for Kat, Elliot, and Chris (and I was only dialing during the commercials of Veronica Mars)!
Elliott Ya,man!
I would buy his album today.
Calling from San Diego – hmmm…….I always try but can only get through with one call. Are you on the East coast? I’m jealous of your 20 calls!
nah- I’m in Texas. Maybe I just have “good phone”. At least I was voting for who you were, so we are united in that!
The judges need to clean the wax out of their ears. Kat was amazing! I loved how she strutted around the stage and gave the song some real personality. She showed depth and a real emotional conetion to the song. Looooove her!
Pickler on the other hand, was a train wreck. She looked like a f*cking Oompa-Loompa let loose in a WalMart cosmetic section smearing on used testers in the &1.99 sale bin. Pack your polka-dot hobo bag on a stick, and hop back on the boxcar from whence you came.
I’m well pissed at the producers of AI, because every year they pull the same shit, right about now. They take the running underdog (in this case Taylor) who they fear they won’t be able to whore around middle-Americam teeny boppers, and they sabotage his performace with technical hocus-pocus The sound kept coming in and out the entire time he sang, mixed with the band getting louder and faster/slower. I’ve watched 4 years of this, including the series in the UK, and they do it without fail every year. We all know it’s fixed, but come on! At least TRY to make it look fair!
And it’s so bloody obvious how desperate they are for Chris to win, to give the show some male “rocker” credibility. How come they pulled out all the stops for him? He closes the show AND he gets 2 dudes playing spanish guitars right beside him? Pfft!
He had some moments during his song where he was pretty good, but it really sounded like he was copying Brian Adams for the most part. Take away those guitars, and what are you left with?
A small town’s answer to a Bar Mitzvah reception.
missmermaid: fix is right. There was a credible news report that the executive producer last week put Taylor up to the whole “shake hands with the loser section and make your way over to the other team” thing.
Apparently, he got to Taylor during the commercial break and told him Chris’ team were the bottom three and that Taylor should walk over, shake hands and move over to the other side for better drama. Didn’t tell Seacrest though…that’s why Ryan started to say that Taylor picked wrong. It’s all contrived…
thanks zoobabe for the “good phone” – 64 votes is better than nothin
Elliott was great last night vocally, but I hated the song.
And I remember liking Chris but I can’t remember his performance now.
The rest of them were just bad and boring.
Totally off the subject, but does anyone else think Paula looks like Michael Jackson at times? I have always thought that. Just look at the picture of her crying in the recap. Just thought I’d mention it.
BTW, awesome recap as always B-Side!!!!
I agree with the earlier post.. Katharine McPhee DEFINITELY looks so much like Katie Holmes, therefore I am immune from the Mcfever
I haven’t caught the McPheever either and would love to take her down a notch or two. She’s working every asset she has and Daddy McPhee is cryin’ because of all the Ace Young’s that will be after her McBoobies in no time. I can’t see her as successful as Kelly Clarkson or (I hate myself for saying this Carrie Underwood). Chris was awesome and I love him. His performance should have enduced the alcoholic tears of Paula. Is it me or does Paris look like the non-Holly Robinson-Peete character from “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”? Her outfit last night was atrosh.
Everybodys on today!!! Thanks for the chuckles all, esp. you B-side, and thanks again for the speedy re-cap!
Nothing to add, except, wasn’t “Cut’s like a knife” pre-1986, that’s the one I can’t stand . . . so cliche.
I liked McPhees emotions this time, finally, but she did sound weak in the top notes.
I hope it’s Pickler, but only coz it’s really her time, fer sure this time! But I don’t dislike her, and I agree, she’ll end up the kooky neighbor . . .
Chris’ screen grab makes me think of Bruce from Survivor last week – is it just me?
Actually, I did get some votes in too . . . even though I saw the show late, I think they had the lines open for 2 hours, alas, I got a bunch for Elliott, a handful for Paris (whose line was less busy) and one for Taylor, as I was curious–I was curious about Kelly too, but didn’t want to give her a vote either!
Elliott has earned my votes with last night, I think he not only gets cuter, he really gets more appealing and likeable too–really liked his shout out to the back-up singer, and his singing, total chills! So, so happy to see him on the rise. I know lot’s of you don’t like Miss Paris, but I’d love to see her get past Kellie . . . we’ll see . . .
Heehee….oompa loompah hair….nice.
Pickler you are so needing to go back to Mama’s Family singing Happy Birthday to Bernice.
If she put her happy pillows out as much as McPheever did, she would be safe. (lesson learned?……awww….sooorreeee)
Kat…..weeehaaawwww….oh, were you singing…..?
Taylor is getting better..ok…not…he hates it there….maybe cause of the anti-eppilepsy treatments.
Paris….wow….”Suck you do, hmmm?” as Yoda would say.
Ace….oh wait…he’s gone….and so is his evil twin brother…..as Paula would say, “The pocket your dreams are in, are your ticket to Hello…Hello….We love you…We love you…LOVE….and your scar (the one on your chest, not your brother)….is who you are…and at least you look amazing….and the soul of an angel….and *sob* *sob*, you touched me….(I won’t tell)…
Elliot….good (Not earth shattering….let’s reel it in a little people), so you are safe.
Chris….I hate the fact that he will always get the girls at the bar…always…..
Ryan should go home….oh wait….ok, Paris.
Juddfan – I too agree with your Miss Paris voting….I’d love to see her get past Kellie just to get Kellie OUT. And Elliott IS getting cuter. My roomie would love to pick him up and put him in his pocket……have you noticed how tiny he is???
And I must tell you, every time I see your name I’m reminded on that big bear Judd. How he is missed:(
Ryan is small (short), Elliott is petite!
To take a line from Judy Tenuda, Elliott is a petite flower!!! Guess you’d have to be to have Ryan be taller!!!
So, Belinda, are you teasing me? Most people weren’t admirers of ol’ Judd, but as the name says, I was . . . there’s just not enough big burly shirtless guys on TV (for me-in petite letters)
Ah, I NEVER tease! I was not a fan at first – but he kind of grew on me….as do most big burly shirtless guys on TV – Me thinks Mr. Judd was so whipped by Stephanie and held his own against her with a bit of spite. Yummy way to be!
On the Ellen show today she and (puke) Roseann were talking about AI and they mentioned that there was a rumor at Katharine is a Scientologist!?!
Say it isn’t so!
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ya think!? I always think I’m blessed (or cursed) with horrible taste in men, but for reals, in reality TV land, he and Matt from Season 4 on AI were 2 of my faves . . . I miss having some burly eye candy, but good to know I’ve got a partner in you (guess you can have the straight ones–oh yeah, they all are, that’s why I’m cursed . . . )
sorry, for got to address you Belinda in my #73 post.
Is anyone watching the pre-idol show, I keep forgetting to check it out .. .
The judges were way off on Katharine’s critiques. Rather than comparing her to Whitney, they should judge on how she did vocally. Really, how often does a contestant best or equal a song that was recorded great? By saying that, the judges sort of bagged on all the artists whose songs contestants have sang and gotten praise for, saying they’re not as good as amateurs who may not have worked as hard or as long. Anyway, I think the judges put their foots in their mouths because, in comparison to the others, she was top 2. I can’t help but wonder if her reviews would be the same if she had been last.
Elliot looked better than he has in the past few weeks; I was beginning to wonder if he was having some medical problem or some issue in his personal life (and Paula’s crying made me wonder more). Elliot did good, too. I didn’t really like him at first because he seemed pretentious with his comment that he doesn’t need to warm up. I can see/hear that he has talent, but I think he’s rough around the edges and that he actually does need practice and training. If he does that and gets polished, then he’ll be a real force to be reckoned with. Right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if he only makes top 4.
Kellie was so not into her song and you can tell she didn’t want to hit the falsetto in both the practice and the performance. Her hesitance with it might have been what threw her off (along with the song being difficult to sing well and her being Kellie). Paris could’ve done a lot better in terms of song choice, but it was okay, nothing special. I must admit to voting for Paris like crazy when I saw that Kellie was ahead of her on dialidol.com.
Trapezoid-mouth Taylor needs a lot more work on doing ballads. Does anyone else think of that muppet who meeps and is the assistant to that green scientist muppet when? Actually, Taylor has his cute moments, but the way his mouth shapes is a bit comical. Whatever works though!
Chris getting last spot and two guitarist might be attributed to the diva status that he was given last week. I have to bring to attention that he doesn’t have much of a vocal range at all. His performance was the most overrated of the night once again. I swear some of the Chris fans seem jealous of Kat because of how much of a threat she is to him winning (as I’m sure it’s vice versa, as well). Anyway, if his fingers weren’t crossed together in the pic up there, he looks like someone puched him in the gut or like he’s trying to pass a kidney stone or possibly like he’s having an intense orgasm. Anyway, I think him “being in the bottom 3″ last week is what will keep him safe this week.
BTW, juddfan and Belinda, you peaked my curiosity and, after viewing the pics, something else wanted to peak.
Anyway, were you talking about Hollywood week Matt with the teddy bear or top 11 Matt Rogers from AI3?
Raggedy I was talking about Matt Rogers . . . don’t know what it was, but evey time I saw him, hubba-hubba, and he had bad teeth too, go figure! I think he may be on that pre-show, hence (yes, I love hence) my interest.
Thanks for voting for Paris!!!! In my office pool, I couldn’t bring myself to pick her over Pickler to go . . . it may be my downfall, as I’m tied with a bunch of peeps who picked Paris. (I also picked Paris for top 3 way back when–I didn’t know of Kellie and Taylor’s power with the fans, oh well . . )
I also forgot my all-time favorite Al (from AR4) of jon and Al the clowns fame. they’re still on the site, and I think Jon is doing an internet show with guest comments by Mr. Al himself . . . when are they going to do an All-star AR, hmm?
I’m with ya Juddfan – and I’m sure you have noticed that raggedy_andy is also there (aren’t you the nasty boy mr. andy). ha ha just kidding – and yes, I loved Matt Rogers – voice, personality, the whole package if ya know what I mean.
Geeze – I could have posted this a heck of a lot sooner had my bosses stayed out of my office……..yikes. Don’t they know I’m reading TVgasm??
I know, Belinda, really . . . I’m hitting it at work too, and lately, I keep missing the rush on the posts . . . but I do still read ‘em, gotta keep up with you all and your wittisisms (no I don’t have time to look it up, ugh!)
juddfan, you’re the best.
lol My mind is apparently in a nasty place right now; I just looked on the AR site at Jon & Al’s team profile and read that first sentence, “We feed off each other.” I trust I don’t have to (and shouldn’t) elaborate…
You heard it here first (from me #14) – I called it that the judges obviously didn’t hear what we heard at home from Kat. God, I’m good.
Bye bye pickle puss. Who the hell is doing her makeup? Dutch Boy?
raggedy_andy on a roll
funny
HoneyBunny..my god she IS Katie Holmes!!!Katherine…Katie…all she did was change her last name! Clever girl!
The Apprentice/Toral reference gets a 10. PASSION!
Did nobody else get pissed off by the judges’ “don’t sing a Whitney song unless you’re as good as her” comments? They talk as if the demented crack whore is some kind of untouchable goddess.
It’s only a song – you don’t have to sing it as well, better or worse than the original. You just have to open your mouth and sing it. It just so happens McPhee sang it brilliantly.
Have the judges all taken “serious critic” pills for the final six? Frankly, Paula’s rattling with enough pills already.