Topic: Idol-Talk
American Idol Season 9: Top 20 Results Show
Airdate: Thursday, March 4, 2010 [8-9pm]
- The Top 20 perform "I Gotta Feeling."
- John Park - Eliminated [Correct Predictions: 1/1]
- Jermaine Sellers - Eliminated [2/2]
- Danny Gokey performs "My Best Days" and doesn't seem to know when to stop talking afterwards when Ryan is talking to him.
- Michelle Delamor - Eliminated [2/3]
- Haeley Vaughn - Eliminated [3/4]
- End time: 9:01pm - one minute past scheduled end time.
American Idol Season 9: Top 16 (Top 8 Female)
Airdate: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 [8-9pm]
Theme: Top Billboard Songs
At the start of the show, we see Ellen on Simon's lap, cuddling up to him, then Ryan acknowledging them and Ellen acting surprised that she was on camera. This is classic Ellen; hilarious! When I saw that, I thought that maybe she would finally be back sitting next to him, but, alas, the judge's are in the same order as last week. I guess the producers realize the chemistry between Simon and Kara and want to have those two stay together. But can we get at least one live week to see Ellen next to him?
Also, did anyone notice when Ryan was talking about the guys, Alex Lambert was caught yawning when the camera was on them?
- Katie Stevens [Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway"]: By choosing this song, she showed her young age. Younger contestants tend to pick these types of songs where they seem to only choose it because it's a great song, and not because they connect to it or feel this is their true style. She shouldn't have chosen a Kelly Clarkson song, plain and simple. The vocals were just okay, but the final note was great.
- *Siobhan Magnus ["House of the Rising Sun"]: She has never failed to impress us these past few weeks. Once again, she has delivered a perfect vocal. I loved the a capella vibe the song gave off, and really showed off how powerful her voice is.
- Lacey Brown ["The Story"]: After last week, she has been the target of being the next to go. Even though this performance was a little boring, her voice improved dramatically. She needed this to have a shot at staying, and she may have done just that.
- Katelyn Epperly ["I Feel The Earth Move"]: She's had some great performances lately, so I was disappointed by this one. I think the song choice was what hurt her. It didn't let her shine, and her voice was off a few times because of it. Will this derail her from receiving a spot in the Top 12? It very well could.
- Didi Benami ["Rhiannon"]: Like Lacey, she needed to do a lot better than she has been to have a shot at staying, and she pulled it off very well. I think she slowed the song down more than the original, which turned the focus to her voice, which is the best it's been since Hollywood.
- Paige Miles [Charlie Chaplin's "Smile"]: If you are going to sing this song, there should be some expression and emotion. But she was blank-faced, reminding me of when Kellie Pickler sang "Unchained Melody" back in season 5. And Paige's voice was terrible throughout. She definitely does not deserve to be in the Top 12.
- *Crystal Bowersox ["Give Me One Reason"]: She would be sailing through into the Top 12 no matter how she did this week. But once again, she delivered the best performance. I loved seeing her play the electric guitar. She continues to pick songs that perfectly complement her musical style.
- Lilly Scott ["I Fall To Pieces"]: I'm surprised she was chosen to perform last, because she was not one of the best of the night. While the song did suit her jazz style, I don't think it was the right choice to tell us she is Top 12 material.
Favorite Performances: Crystal Bowersox / Siobhan Magnus
My Vote(s): Crystal Bowersox [15 votes]
Elimination Predictions: Katelyn Epperly / Paige Miles
Before last night, I would have said both Lacey and Didi should start packing their bags, but they made huge improvements just in time to make it into the Top 12. Because of that, I don't think either one of those two will be goners. So that leaves us with Katie, Katelyn, and Paige. Even though Katie has been just okay these past few weeks performed first, I think she will still be safe. I think she still has enough people voting for her to put her into the Top 12. But after that, it's all up in the air. So that leaves us with Katelyn, who has been great during the first two weeks but disappointed this week, and Paige, who finally put the nail in the coffin after weeks of somehow delaying the inevitable. Of everyone left, Paige is a sure bet to go home. But if Katelyn doesn't go, then it will probably be Katie, but I'm still sticking with Katelyn to leave.
If you want to buy any of the audio performances from last night, head on over to americanidol.com/itunes.
Tonight, the Top 8 guys perform in Idol's regular 1-hour Wednesday timeslot of 9pm. Both Lacey and Didi improved at the most critical stage yet; will any of the weaker (I guess since they're all weak, I should say the weakest of the weak) male singers do the same? See ya then...
