Before I justify my prediction for who will win the title of American Idol's ninth champion tonight, let me just say that even though last night was one of the most lopsided (if not the most lopsided) finales in the series' history, it was still pretty amazing just to think about how this was the last time Simon would be giving his signature critiques on this show. Granted, the finale was the most boring one in the show's entire history, and the season as a whole was without a doubt its worst, but right now it is not important to nitpick the season's problems. Instead, it's time to show some respect to its finalists (or at least one of them).
With that said, Crystal Bowersox should in no way, shape or form lose this competition after her showing last night. Although she wasn't pitch perfect during her three performance, Crystal easily won each round and absolutely nailed it on "Up to the Mountain," which ended up being the best performance of the season. True, that wasn't a very high bar for her to pass to earn that distinction but on a season filled with disappointing vocalists and total bores, Crystal is the one contestant who deserved better. Even though I was not a fan of her's over the course of the season, there was no denying she was the best of the worst and she showcased herself as a classy, veteran performer.
Lee DeWyze, on the other hand, was flat, pitchy, whiny and dull. So in other words, he would be the perfect match for this season as a whole. But even though it would make sense for him to win based on the fact that he has a Y chromosome (you basically need one nowadays to win this thing), Lee's mediocre vocal showings were not even on par with Blake Lewis's lazy performances. He probably gulped the majority of Casey's fans, though, which as we saw last season with Danny Gokey, really helped out Kris Allen.
By the way, I'm fully aware DialIdol has Lee winning (with a clearcut "green" bar to Crystal's "red" bar) and it has never been wrong on a predicting a winner, but at the same time neither have I. Although I was the most nervous during Season 4's finale, I always knew Carrie Underwood would win, and when everyone thought David Archuleta had it in the bag I stuck with David Cook.
So I don't really care if Lee does win because nothing could save this season from its own self-destruction. In fact, this show truly does deserve Lee as its winner because it would be the most ironic thing to send Simon off at the conclusion of the biggest joke of a season. If there's any ounce of dignity left in this show, however, Crystal will win (I know that's asking too much, though).
In my original predictions I had Siobhan winning, and considering the Top 2 we actually ended up with I don't think that would have been a bad thing to have her win it all.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 7-22 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 3-10 eliminations.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
IDOL LIVE predix: Season 9 winner
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 3 Results (5/19/10)
Tonight's results show proves to be one of the most anticlimactic in recent memory (like on the same level of Season 7). Thus, it's only fitting that we all join tonight's blogcast to point and yawn at its events together. If all else fails, at least we have Justin Bieber to perform not one, but TWO songs! Everywhere cheer with me now...
To see who I everyone predicts will be leaving tonight, see here. And as usual, please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast. Coverage starts just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Amy Krebs, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Elliott Yamin and Haley Scarnato.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 3 Results
As pimped as Lee was with all the bells and whistles (spotlights and backup singers) during his take on Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," his vocals were primarily on the mark, and so the judges can't be completely called out for their over the top praise. To add to this, his only other performance was helped by a great song choice (Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man"), and if this was even up to debate, Simon's surefire declaration that Lee "crushed" his peers in the first round should be evidence that the judges felt he decisively outshone everyone else.
Crystal Bowersox did the best she could given the circumstances, and her two showings were a mixed bag. While she fumbled on a generic rendition of Melissa Etheridge's "Come to My Window," she thrilled audiences with a gender-incorrect (or gender-correct, depending on how you look at it) version of Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" (much to the pleasure of Ellen, who gave her a standing ovation as Crystal finished the song), and as Simon said, this was probably enough to drag her across the Top 2 marker in the race for the title.
And so it comes as no surprise that I'm pegging Casey James to leave in third place tonight. Nothing out of the ordinary, and I think virtually everyone else is calling for the same result. Casey had a good thing going for a while but he tripped up last night with an obsure song choice, stiff stage presence and shaky vocals, and the fact that he was thrown under the bus by every judge and their mother just cemented his fate.
Oh well, maybe Justin Bieber's performance tonight will lighten the mood and provide some excitement. On second thought...
In my original predictions I had Crystal finishing 3rd, so although it's possible this scenario could come to fruition, I just don't see it happening. At all.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 6-21 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 2-9 eliminations. Go me!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 4 Results (5/12/10)
Last night showed us that in an overwhelmingly bad season, there are still instances when good vocals shine through. Tonight, however, one finalist must say goodbye. But hey, at least we get to be treated to performances from Daughtry, Bon Jovi and Fantasia (obviously I'm joking about the last one).
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. And as usual, please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast. Coverage starts just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Allison Iraheta, Ayla Brown, David Cook, Kris Allen and Kristy Lee Cook.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 5 Results (5/5/10)
Before the night is through, we will have our final four contestants of Idol's ninth season. Can't you feel the excitement? Regardless of what you thought of last night's performances, it shouldn't be taken for granted that they were at least given a knowledgeable mentor to help guide them through Frank Sinatra's catalog of songs in the form of Harry Connick Jr. (I'm talking to you, Miley Cyrus).
In terms of guest performers, other than HCJ we get to look forward to a high profile, over the top showing by none other than Lady Gaga. She will perform her new single "Alejandro."
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. And as usual, please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast. Coverage starts just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Kady Malloy, Kelly Clarkson, Melinda Doolittle, Michael Johns and Ruben Studdard.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 5 Results
Alright, so last night was abysmal. There's no way of getting around it: Frank Sinatra would be embarrassed. As good of a mentor as Harry Connick Jr. was, and as much effort as he put into their arrangements, there was only one above average performance. To add to it, hardly anyone looked comfortable up there with a big huge swing band and barely any space to move around.
Plus, the banishment of all musical instruments (especially the guitar) all but stripped the finalists' of their comfort and confidence. Basically, if there was any less current of a theme that the producers could have picked for them, it would have made things only a little worse.
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Bottom 2
Aaron, Mike
Eliminated
Mike
So, after last week's prediction debacle, it only makes sense to pick the best performer of last night and think he or she is being sent packing due to his or her fans feeling complacent. That means Michael "Big Mike" Lynche is best suited to fit this bill. In all honesty, Mike's fans are not feeling as vulnerable as Casey's fans, who witnessed their favorite get absolutely pummeled by the judges last night.
Lee received the most praise, plus he went last, plus he's never been in the bottom three, so he's a good bet to be safe tonight. Crystal is, well Crystal, and Aaron seems to have the youth vote wrapped around his finger for the time being. So once again, Mike seems to be without a buffer to save him from elimination tonight, even though based solely on vocals he should be spared.
As for who will accompany him in the bottom two (there most likely won't be a bottom three if they follow the pattern set by previous seasons), Aaron is a usual bottom dweller, and his fans weren't as motivated as those of fellow usual lower end buddy Casey, so he will most likely round out the pair. If for some reason there is a B3, we can expect Casey will be there representing.
In my original predictions I had Didi finishing 5th, so that's obviously not happning.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 6-19 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 2-7 eliminations.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 6 Results (4/28/10)
Last night was nice mostly because it didn't run over, but there were also a few decent performances. Maybe it's because we're getting down to the wire and the majority of the cannon fodder are gone? Or maybe it's just the standards have been lowered so much that they have nowhere to go but up? Either way, I'll refrain from complaining.
Tonight we surprisingly cannot expect a performance from this week's mentor, Shania Twain, however Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts and...Shakira...will all be there to perform. To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here.
Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Daughtry, Jasmine Murray, Katharine McPhee, Kristy Lee Cook, Matt Giraud.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 6 Results
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Bottom 3
Crystal, Aaron, Mike
Bottom 2
Aaron, Mike
Eliminated
Mike
Yes, that's Crystal Bowersox you see included in the Bottom 3 grouping. Something about last night's performance, especially when matched up against her five competitors, just didn't help her stand out from the crowd. In fact, she didn't even have the best vocals of the night, which is a distinction she almost always has. Therefore, even though she has a huge fan base, it might take the night off due to complacency whereas the younger fans of the likes of Siobhan, Aaron and Lee will be dialing and texting their fingers off, which will result in a SURPRISE! B3 visit for Crystal.
Obviously she won't really be in danger, though, while Aaron Kelly will feel the heat much more despite delivering a mostly on point performance of Shania's "You've Got a Way," but the idea of him dedicating the song to his mom, as sweet as it may seem to some, might have been viewed as a ploy for votes by others. What it comes down to at this point is the fact that Aaron's fan base just isn't as big as the majority of the others' and he's not really one to appeal to the casual voters. Expect a bottom two placement, nothing more, nothing less.
At that leaves us with Big Mike. There probably isn't a better week for Mike to go out on than country/Shania Twain, because let's face it, most of his fans are probably not likely to also be fans of the genre or the Queen of Country herself. Couple this with Mike's history of being in the bottom group and what should have been his elimination back in Top 9 week and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster. This isn't to say Mike would have gone a lot farther had there been a friendlier theme for his vocals, like Luther Vandross' songbook, but the odds are even tougher for him.
In my original predictions I had Mike going home 6th, so hopefully everything goes according to plan.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 6-18 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 2-6 eliminations.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog: 'Idol Gives Back' (4/21/10)
If you thought last night was a star-studded experience, be prepared to be blown away tonight by lots of guest performers and celebrities, including Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Ben Stiller, Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Elton John, Jim Carrey, Jonah Hill, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige and many more.
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 8 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Danny Gokey, Daughtry, David Archuleta, Diana DeGarmo, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Michael Johns.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 9 Results [Pt. 2] (4/14/10)
Following last night's showing of interesting song choices from Elvis Presley's songbook, two finalists will bite the dust after one of them was spared elimination last week. If all goes according to plan, tonight's eliminees will be deserving of their ouster.
Besides the expected performance of "Whataya Want From" from Adam Lambert, we can look forward to exhibitions by Brooke White and Miley Cyrus' ex Justin Gaston, who is currently part of the "If I Can Dream" house along with former Season 9 contestant Alex Lambert. There will probably be someone else but I didn't bother to look.
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Danny Gokey, Diana DeGarmo, Jorge Nunez, Kris Allen and Syesha Mercado.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 9 Results [Pt. 2]
The music of Elvis Presley was alive and well at CBS Studios in Hollywood last night, which was actually a nice change for this season. Even though Adam Lambert didn't deserve to be the Top 9's mentor, he met expectations and was able to actually give targeted advice to some of them (whether or not they took the advice was another issue).
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Bottom 3
Katie, Andrew, Tim
Eliminated (9th)
Andrew
Eliminated (8th)
Tim
Andrew on the other hand should finally bite the dust tonight, as he was just inches away from exiting last week, and he delivered another underwhelming showing last night, with nowhere to go but up or out. By ditching the guitar and opting to go on a world tour around the Idol stage, he showed that with nothing but a mic in his hands, he really can't hold a candle (figuratively, anyway) to his peers.
And then there's Tim, who actually surprised a lot of people these past two weeks. He will probably finish in eighth because his fans will have assumed he was safe and that Aaron was in danger (whom many of them also like) so if they didn't waste the rest of their night watching Glee, they probably dedicated it to helping Aaron out. Therefore, Tim will be the "shocker" that really wasn't a shocker, and even though his time shouldn't be up yet considering others that are still on the show aren't nearly as much fun, he can look back and say he went out on a high note.
In my original predictions I have Aaron and leaving in ninth-place (just like I did last week) and Lee leaving in eighth-place, so I probably won't be right on either count but hey, why start winning now?
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 5-15 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 1-3 eliminations.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Judges using the save on Mike was the right move
But for one reason and one reason only - we will no longer have to worry about the judges using their gimmick of an excuse for power to save a singer no one really cares about anyway because this season is awful.
Don't get me wrong, Big Mike is a great guy and seems like he'd be fun to hang around, but even the judges realize how much of a failure this season has been so they're throwing in the towel and washing their hands of this ridiculous power. If they didn't do so, they would most likely get accused of being unfair for not using it on someone else or some other dumb complaint.
Alright, I'm done with my rant. Back to your regularly scheduled programming!
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 9 Results (4/7/10)
Tonight's results will either be very boring or very annoying (if the judges use their cursed "save" gimmick). Hopefully neither happen and we get some excitement going, but short of Rihanna performing "Te Amo," it doesn't look like that will be happening.
Also, word on the street is that Clay Aiken will be performing as well, but I'll believe that when I see him walk out onto the stage. Scratch that, David Archuleta will perform "Imagine" (ugh) and Jason Derulo will sing "In My Head."
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the one-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Alexandrea Lushington, Daughtry, David Cook, Felicia Barton and Haley Scarnato.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 9 Results
Surprisingly, last night was the best performance episode of the season. That said, this season is till beyond saving. Still, it's nice to have a few alright showings here and there. Things could have been much worse considering the stature of songs the contestants had to choose from, but for the most part they stuck to what they know they can do well.
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Mike, Andrew, Aaron
Bottom 2
Andrew, Aaron
Eliminated
Aaron
For the first time this season since the finals began, not only will no girl be eliminated, but no girl will make an appearance in the bottom three tonight. Therefore, some might be "shocked...SHOCKED!" when Mike is tonight's third wheel among the Top 9 because the judges way over-hyped him last night (and I think they realize that by now). Fortunately for him, he will not spend much time in the B3.
More deserving of the spot is Andrew, who corned it up last night with a drowned out acoustic guitar spectacle and lousy vocals. True, he showed more personality this week and came across as a genuine guy with a distinct theme and all, but he's been skating around elimination for some time now and tonight will be the closest he comes to that danger to date. But fortunately for Crystal, Andrew will get to try once again to have Danny Gokey babies with Lee.
But then we get to Aaron, whose "Long and Winding Road" was a few pegs lower than that performed by the often compared to David Archuleta two seasons ago. It was probably the weakest showing last night, and considering he went first and was not in the B3 last week, there are many reasons why tonight is Aaron's (or Yoda's) time to say goodnight. As nice of a guy as he is, Aaron has virtually no shot at winning, so it wouldn't cause an uproar for him to leave quietly in 9th place.
In my original predictions I do indeed have Aaron leaving tonight, so it would be pretty cool if that actually happened.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 5-15 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 1-3 eliminations.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 10 Results (3/31/10)
It's not too hard to believe that last night's exhibitions were better than last week's, but there's still no reason to keep 10 people alive in this competition. Thankfully, we get to say goodbye to someone else tonight, unless the judges screw it up by using their stupid save gimmick.
Tonight's results show will include performances from Usher, Diddy with his band Dirty Money and possibly T.I. (fresh out of jail) and NOT Ryan's best new buddy Justin Bieber as first reported, but Ruben Studdard instead.
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the two-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Brooke White, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Ruben Studdard and Ryan Starr.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 10 Results
Wow, what a night. It wasn't as bad as last week, but it sure was the strangest one to date. Aside from Ryan's childlike behavior and the haphazardly-incorporated backstage voyeuristic perspectives of what we're not supposed to see during commercial breaks, there were tons of uneven vocals and out-of-character characteristics.
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Didi, Andrew, Tim
Bottom 2
Andrew, Tim
Eliminated
Tim
There are so many possibilities for different members of the lot to go home tonight that it's almost too predictable that it's unpredictable. Even though there were some real clunkers tonight *cough*Siobhan*cough*, it was Didi who really earned her spot in the bottom 3, especially considering she's yet to make an appearance there. Her comments from Simon were so over the top that even Ryan's outrageous prying questions to Didi won't be enough to spare her from the danger zone this week. Hopefully this will knock her out of this recent funk so she can get back to her singer/songwriter mode for Kara's sake.
Likewise, Andrew will finally end up in the bottom 3 this week, but he'll be in a little more trouble than Didi. Despite a very good, classic "Acoustic Andrew" showing, his past few poor performances will finally catch up with him. Not very surprising all things considered.
But then there's Tim. I know, this is the second week in a row that I've predicted Tim will be leaving, but I honestly think his time has finally run out for a variety of reasons. For one, he was the worst guy last night, which usually counts for something. Next, Simon's lame attempt at a reverse-psychology critique definitely fooled some little girls into going to bed on time, which equals less votes for "Teflon Tim." And his happy go lucky attitude can only carry him so far (by "so" I mean 10th place). Hopefully he gives us one last slide as he says goodbye.
In my original predictions I have Paige leaving tonight, which obviously is impossible considering she left last week.
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 5-14 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 1-2 eliminations.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 11 Results (3/24/10)
Last night's exhibition of Billboard No. 1s was extraordinarily boring, but at least it wasn't bad. Therefore, tonight we will most likely see an expected boot because it's still too early in the season for a shocker.
At least we get to look forward to Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas as our featured guest performers. Oh wait...
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the two-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Matt Giraud, Melinda Doolittle and Nick Pedro.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 11 Results
Last night's Top 11 performance episode was one of the most boring, unwatchable offerings this show has given us in a long time, mostly due to majorly poor song choices. I mean, thinking of the 800+ songs that have hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100, who would choose "The Letter"? Or "Against All Odds"? Have these people not watched the past eight seasons?
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Andrew, Paige, Tim
Bottom 2
Paige, Tim
Eliminated
Tim
Much like last week, the bottom three will not be controversial and will send one very deserving finalist back home. Andrew, Paige and Tim all did horribly last night, and usually Top 11 week serves as a catalyst to weed out the weaklings early on in the season. Andrew being the third member of the B3 won't be unexpected, and it might just be enough to shake him from this very bad stretch he's had since the Top 24, but it wouldn't be helpful for him to not be placed in this grouping because it would almost guarantee a boot either next week or the week after.
After Andrew is granted safety and sits back down on the couches, it will come down to Paige and Tim. Since everyone and their mother/brother is pegging Paige to leave thanks to her dreadful take on Phil Collins's "Against All Odds" (a cursed Idol song), and that's not out of the question. But considering she was nearly verbally assaulted by the judges last night, there might just be enough fans out there who scrounged up a few pity votes that could keep her from missing the tour. Tim, on the other hand, performed in the danger zone spot of second and sang pretty badly, not to mention his genius slide. In fact, the slide was the highlight of the performance, so maybe that will be enough to keep him? But no, Tim will say goodbye despite having vocal tween girl fans and will not make the tour, which won't sit well with some of the venues that will be tasked to somehow fill seats come June.
In my original predictions I have Tim leaving tonight, so if history repeats itself like last week, maybe I might just be right on the money again...
Since the Top 24 I have correctly predicted 5-13 eliminations and since the Top 12 I have correctly predicted 1-1 elimination.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
IDOL LIVE Blog - Top 12 Results (3/17/10)
After last night's crowded collection of performances from one of the oldest bands currently touring, we must say goodbye to someone. This of course means they will miss out on the summer tour, which is a little depressing, but at least there will be 11 others to cheer him or her up!
In terms of guest performers, we get to see Orianthi, Ke$ha and David Cook rock out on stage.
To see who I predict will be leaving tonight, see here. Please feel free to add your two cents throughout the two-hour blogcast, with coverage starting just prior to 9 p.m. ET.
Tonight's blogcast features the music of Ayla Brown, Daughtry, David Archuleta, Kellie Pickler and Kelly Clarkson.
IDOL LIVE predix: Top 12 Results
Last night's display of the Top 12's take on classics by The Rolling Stones went much better than many (including me) anticipated, but that still doesn't change the fact that someone must go home tonight. But as The Rolling Stones once sang, "Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday..."
With that said, read my predictions for how tonight will go below:
Andrew, Paige, Lacey
Bottom 2
Paige, Lacey
Eliminated
Lacey
The bottom three will serve one purpose tonight, and that is to "wake up" people who have been letting Andrew skate by on some subpar performance over the past four weeks. The producers will probably try to frame it as a "shocker," but it really is anything but considering the competition as of late and how badly Andrew has been blowing it. Thus, by including him in the B3 tonight it will serve as a kick in the pants that will not only provide him with the proper wakeup call, but it will remind his fans that they can't fall asleep at the wheel.
Paige will be thrown in the bottom two because she probably deserves to be there, even though she wasn't as bad as many were predicting she'd be based on her laryngitis. Despite being in grave danger, Paige probably won't get enough of a boost from this appearance to launch her far ahead in the competition.
And then there's Lacey, who fits the bill as the perfect 12th-place finalist. She had underwhelming performances during the semifinals, she got mild comments from the judges and she performed fourth, which is one of the worst spots to perform at during Top 12-10 weeks. Add to this the fact that she sang "Ruby Tuesday" last night, which includes the lyrics "goodbye ruby Tuesday" and therefore is clearly about her. Thus, Lacey will be sent packing tonight.
In my original predictions, to my surprise I actually have Lacey leaving in 12th place, so maybe I'll start off the finals with a double win in terms of correct predictions.
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