American Idol – The “Magnificent Seven” wrap-up
I have questions. Many questions.
Two American Idol contestants are nixed from an “extended” Top Seven elimination – Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai. Alert the media. (Too late.)
We knew these oustings were coming for any of the three “usual suspects”: Lil Rounds, Anoop Desai and Matt Giraud. (Added bonus! Allison “Red” Iraheta was in the mix this time ’round!) with Matt being saved last week – and, consequently, saved again by voters this week – it was Lil and Anoop that got the axe. (I picked Lil and Matt as the two who were departing in a previous CliqueClack post. Close, but no prize for me.)
Disco Night was not kind to any of the three … and especially not to Lil (whose hodge-podge vocals and turn of events from earlier judges’ accolades wore out her welcome long ago) or Anoop (who was awarded in an unprecedented turn of events at the start with a 13th Idol contestant slot). Both contestant have been riddled with kitschy performances and uneven vocals throughout while wowing the judges in early rounds with promises of more good things to come. Promises that, in the end, did not pan out.
American Idol – something for everyone
Today’s Guest-clacker is Michael Noble, a married native Southern California family man. He is alive and well, and spouts off more often than he should and is currently embroiled in a Project 365 photo blog.
Ain’t it a kick how everyone has their own little quirks and kinks about this show?
“He’s darling.”
“She can’t sing to save her life.”
“He’s icky.”
“She has to win … and it’s a crime if she doesn’t!”
“Why does Simon flatten his hair and part it down the middle like that anyway? I love his “way,” but he looks like such a goober!”
You see: That’s the draw of American Idol. There’s something in it for everyone. If you like singing, well … there it is. If you can’t stand the singing, there’s the drama. What? No drama? How ’bout the comedy — intentional and otherwise? Whazat? Comedy not your thing? Well, there’s always the gaffs and boners that inevitably get tossed out with unassuming glee by Seacrest and Company.
But it comes down to the fact it is a singing competition (though … there are nights we wonder about that) …. and with Most Popular Downloads being the theme of the week, let’s get an oh-so-dismal episode under our belts:
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American Idol – Michael Jackson, the L&O walk, and the phone sex line that wasn’t
Maybe I’ve just seen too many episodes of Law & Order in all of it’s various incarnations, but that was my immediate thought watching the judges walk out onto the stage last night during the opening of American Idol. They’re spaced a little too far apart to really bring out the similarities, but Simon has the head tilt down. My second thought was, if I was epileptic, I would probably be having a seizure right about now from all those sparkly flashing lights. It seemed like a lot more than usual, no?
I know I keep saying this, but I am just so impressed by some of the Idol contestants this year. Of course there are always a few clunkers, which people are bound to disagree with me on. Bring it! I’ll go in order this week for a change.
Whoa … don’t tell me The Bachelor really did that! In a topsy-turvy grand finale show, Jason went out with a bang. Or, perhaps he’s just lucky no one had a shotgun. The finale of America’s Best Dance Crew was certainly much more predictable and satisfying.
Then there’s Coach from Survivor. What the heck is going on there? I don’t know. I’m just happy to see sort of normal folks running The Amazing Race. Heck, even the kids on American Idol aren’t as wacky as some of the full-fledged adults we’ve been seeing as of late. Hmmm … Tatiana and Coach, a match made in heaven?
Why can’t every night be wild card night on American Idol?
Seriously. That was the most entertaining installment of American Idol I think I have ever seen. I wrote that last week had some great performances, but the wild card show blows that out of the water. Just about every single performance made me either smile, or outright laugh.
Tell people they’re out of the competition, then bring them back for one last shot, and everyone brings their A-game. Combine that with a super-fast-paced format with almost no filler, and that, my friends, is an entertaining show. And to think, I almost didn’t watch. Read the rest of this entry »
Did Idol judges waste some of the wild card spots?
Hell, yes! First of all, I’m thrilled to see that some of my favorites made it to the wild card eight. However, expletives seemed to flow from my mouth as the judges were announcing some of their choices. Not very ladylike, I know. Something about Idol brings out the worst in people. I disgust myself.
Here’s the list, for those of you who missed it:
Reality Clack – Survivor, American Idol, The Amazing Race, Hell’s Kitchen
I think this is my favorite time of the year for television. I have new scripted shows I enjoy like Lost and Heroes, but I have my reality television fix in, too. I need my reality fix. While I enjoy fiction, I’m also a people-watcher. And, what better medium is there to observe people than reality TV shows? Sure, I could just go sit in Washington Square Park and people watch. But it’s winter. My living room is much warmer.
Before you tell me that reality television isn’t really real, need I remind you that the way different people react in different scenarios is quite real indeed. With scripted shows, I can’t really find people I love to hate as I know it’s all the writers’ doing anyhow. Ah, it’s much different with reality shows! We see warts and all. I love it.
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