‘American Idol’ Top 24 revealed!
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- February
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Here they are in all their glory! (Left-click on photo for larger photo or right-click it to open larger version in another window.)
Back row, from left: Alexandrea Lushington, Robbie Carrico, Jason Castro, Danny Noriega (striped shirt), Brooke White, Amanda Overmyer, Michael Johns, David Cook (bandana), Luke Menard and Carly Smithson (standing far right).
Bottom row, from left: Chikezie Eze, Colton Berry, Asia’h Epperson, Kady Malloy (seated, black dress), Joanne Borgella, Ramiele Malubay, David Hernandez (seated, front), Amy Davis, Alaina Whitaker, Syesha Mercado, Jason Yeager, David Archuleta (seated), Garrett Haley and Kristy Lee Cook.
I have to say that for the first time ever, even with some borderline choices, this is the first time I’ve watched an “Idol” season and not been completely furious about someone making—or not making—the Top 24. Nice job, “Idol,” in that respect.
After the break are my thoughts, to paraphrase Heidi Klum, on some of who are in and others who are out.
Reminder: This is not a comprehensive list of who’s in and who’s out; it’s merely a run-down of some of the notable contestants to make the Top 50.
OUT— Ronald Hodge: The first to be told “no” reminded me of how much I hate it when contestants claim they have no other opportunities.
IN— Carly Smithson: Paula Abdul could not have been more torturous with her news that the Irish lass made it to the next round. It’s bad enough when Ryan Seacrest does it, but at least he can deliver suspense without sounding drunk.
IN— David Castro et al: For all the “zany” auditions to which the audience has been subjected these last few weeks, it’s inexcusable that viewers would have absolutely no idea how a Top 24 contestant sounds. Especially for someone who’s as distinctive-looking as a white guy with long dreadlocks. Good luck, David!
IN— Brooke White: Conversely, White benefits tremendously from all the screen time she received. Also, she might benefit most from the Hollywood makeover treatment. She’s already pretty, but could be drop-dead with the right touches to her hair and make-up.
OUT— Drew Poppelreiter, Lorena Pinot and Natasha Blach: I’m pleased they didn’t make it, but I’m also appreciative of the poise they displayed when being told the bad news.
IN— Michael Johns: Decent pipes, but it’s his robot dance at the end of the show that sold me.
IN— David Cook: The better version of Robbie Carrico, who also made the Top 24.
IN— David Hernandez: I’m really surprised Simon Cowell wasn’t impressed by this guy. Perhaps he only had one good song in Hollywood, but “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” was as impressive as any of David Archuleta’s songs, if not more so.
IN— David Archuleta: The best 16-year-old ever to audition for “American Idol.” Now, if he can just learn to inhale away from the microphone, he’ll be in my personal Top 3.
IN— Amanda Overmyer: I’m tired of her already.
IN— Kristy Lee Cook: Amazing Grace indeed! Her dance at the end of the show was quite provocative. And I’m not exactly complaining.
OUT— Josiah Leming: Good riddance. But why spend 10 minutes on his good-bye when we could have seen extended footage of…
OUT— Cardin McKinney: For the wrong reasons, I’m sad to see her go. The McPhee-Cardinale lovechild just got hotter and hotter every time she appeared on camera. Can’t Seacrest have a post-Dunkleman sidekick or something? Cardin, do yourself a favor and go into acting or modeling. You’d do well for yourself.
IN— Joanne Borgella: Vocally, I’m not upset the model-worthy McKinney went home, but I can’t say the plus-sized model was that much better. Expect a short run.
OUT— Kyle Ensley: I know he wants to run for office, but he handled his rejection the best out of anyone I can recall. Not a fantastic voice, but you know there’s something charming about the guy when Cowell makes a point to protest the decision to cut him.
IN— Colton Berry: The guy who claimed the final spot over Ensley was ambiguously told by Randy Jackson that he’s “through.” That phrasing should be banned.
IN— Syesha Mercado: Fine, I’ll say it. If there’s any justice, she’s the “American Idol” for Season 7.
(Photo by Timothy White/FOX)
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IT should of been different.that kid that went crazy.It is so stuiped
IT should of been different.that kid that went crazy.It is so stuiped, that kid should of won.
You know what bugged me was that the girls said that there were two more outside.. Why didn’t they show them,, who were they, did they not get thru?
I didn’t like the way they they judged them twice for the one song they sang in hollywood Without all of them singing again before another cut.
I like that their isn’t that much drama going on this time, but I hope things liven up a bit and get more entertaining.
Thanks to the judges for cutting Josiah Leming. That kid was weird – living in his car and all—he needs to go back home and finish high school – if they’ll let him back in, otherwise I fear a bad end awaits him…......
This reply is for jeanette. When Joanne said at the end that there were two more contestants left, she was referring to herself and Carin. They were the last two contestants left.
I wanted Josiah to make it
they are so stupid i cant believe they let jeffrey, jossiah and kyle ensley go they were the best contestants and the most interesting. american idol is gonna suck this year
Kyle should have made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Simon is right, Clay was a little nerdy when he first started. Let Kyle back on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easily the strongest field compared to the past two seasons. The “singing nurse” impressed me a lot more than your reporter, but the question is, is she a one-style wonder or can she do other things (although Daughtry did all right for himself after AI). For the first time in in three years (counting this as a year), I’m excited about the coming season. The last two seasons were uninspiring, to say the least. As for the winners, let’s just say America didn’t get it right either year.
More of Kristy Lee Cook at:
http://www.kristylee-cook.com
DAVID COOK FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for me, american idol this year is much better than the previous one.