Let's start by talking about the pre-taped medley of Motown hits. I wonder if the producers choose to keep the look of the show so amateurish. I mean they have the money do to great artistic productions, but this looked right out of a Brady Bunch episode. I guess the point is that these contestants are not professionals and Idol gives them a shot to make it big, but sometimes, I just wish I could see more polished pieces. Interesting that they usually do not perform any dance group medleys on the tour -- I guess by then the contestants get to proclaim their professionalism?? This was painful.
Then Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard comes out and proves that winning Idol does not guarantee stardom. Look the guy has a nice voice, but he is not capable of creating hit songs and he sweats into his eyeballs. He couldn't blink out the sweat! Another kudo to those who do become stars like Kelly, Carrie or Daughtry (Cook will be but it is too early). Winning doesn't guarantee anything.
To the results. Thank god they didn't drag it out by trying to pretend Adam didn't get through. He is safe. Then tragedy -- Matt is in the bottom 3. I think he was gipped by going first. Scared. Kris is safe (although Ryan tried to give him a heart attack and faked him out). Now between Lil and Michael and Ryan noted that Michael lacked ARTISTRY (cue Kara). Lil is safe and Michael is in the bottom 3 -- that was correct. It is only 24 minutes in and they have already named 2 of the bottom 3.
Oh wait, now they have to interject a stupid performance by Joss Stone (irrelevant) and Smokey. He is so cool, but have him sing one of his star songs - does he really need a comeback? I am now over my new-found love for Smokey. Fast forwarding.
Allison is up next and she is quickly named safe. Smart choice. I love how Ryan doesn't just go down the couch in order to mix it up -- ooh Ryan, you are so slick. On the other end of the couch, Anoop is safe and the Bachan family is very happy. Danny is safe. Down to Scott and Megan who should both be in the bottom 3. Scott is in the bottom 3 which had to happen. So the bottom 3 is Scott, Michael and Matt G. Matt should not be there. Randy is called out and he agrees with me that Matt should not be there (but he says it in mad Randy words).
NO WAY -- Scott is sent back to safety. Ridiculous. I am going to say what everyone is thinking but won't say. I don't care that he is blind, he is not a great singer. End of story. Stevie Wonder is going to come and perform and prove that you can be blind and sing well. Geez.
What I loved about the Stevie performance is that they showed the contestants' reactions -- they were psyched and in awe and having fun. Maybe not as much fun as the judges, though. Paula and Kara were rocking out and even the dawg got up to dance! Simon of course didn't but I didn't really expect him to, or want to see that.
Finally it is time and who is going home? Michael. I say that even before the judges' save because there is no way they are using it on him. The oil rigger is going back to the most dangerous job on earth. What were the judges even discussing? Dinner plans?
Simon is asked to call it and they act like they haven't made a decision -- come on. But then he lays it out as he always does. Michael, you are going home. Basta.
Well, he was definitely doomed, but I don't want to hear / see Scott again. On to next week!!
I am going to see Simon Cowell in person next week and I will have to once again contain my utter love of Idol in professional circumstances...Mind you that is a hard task. Not that I'm ashamed of my obsession...remember...
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