The Last group of 12

Well, it was an interesting night I must say. The producers obviously saved the best for last, as goes with the theme of the previous two weeks. With a name like Lil Rounds, she's definitely not forgettable. She wailed that Mary J. Blige song, and I'm excited to get a little bit of soul and R&B into the competition. I've been reading other blogs, other 'experts' opionions on the show this year. There's been a lot of talk that the majority of voters are, well,,, white teenage girls, therefore we have a lot of white people in the finals. This being said, it might have a lot to do with the new format. Only the best 3 from the 12 go each week making it difficult for America to start becoming fans of the contestants week and after week,,,


1. Von Smith reminds me of the infamous picture on National Enquirer of "Bat Boy". When he sings his mouth does some crazy thing and his eyes go wide. I just don't like watching him. He did tone down his crazy onstage presence thank goodness.

2. Taylor Vaifanua disappointed me. I so wanted her to do well. They really made her look beautiful last night. She just didn't sing that great of a song, or something. I think she even had sung that same song in Hollywood week. Why? Why would you pick the same song. oh well. She won't make it. Too bad, she still is so young though.
3. Scott McIntyre was sure pushed by the judges. They want him in the top 12. It's funny watching the show year after year, and getting spoonfed by the judges who should make it and who should not. I liked Scott, I love the song he sang by Bruce Hornsby, Mandoline Rain. He's just a good guy you know?

I was actually starting to get annoyed with the judges last night when they kept telling people to change their image, or figure out who they are, or wear something different....

Dang, this is about their voice, not their outfits. They don't even know what the whole business is about, they've been in it for about a month. You can't expect them to be all magazine and Access Hollywood'ed up already? and I was glad when Kristen McNamara, after getting dumped on about her dress, said, "I guess I should hire a stylist," I was sorta annoyed by this whole discussion.

4. Oh Nathaniel, Nathaniel..... What in the world are you doing here?? The song, the 'gay' dance moves, the headband, the piercings, the shirt that's too tight around your middle. It's just too much. Meatloaf?? Really?? Bye Bye.

5. Lil Rounds is the power house, with the power booty to go with it. She's got soul, she's got my vote.

6. Kristen McNamara is a great singer. I really liked her voice and the song. I thought they were too hard on her.

7. Kendall Beard needs to be named Barbie Beard. Because that is what she is. She is genuinely a very cute girl, but the chops ain't there. She went flat a bunch. She was fun to watch out there in that bright yellow dress.

8. Jun'ot Joyner sang the same song as Hollywood week too, but they didn't get as annoyed with his decision to do so as they were Taylor's, duh. It was alright. I want to hear him really open it up. I don't think he'll make it.

9. Jorge Nunez was really good too. He cried on stage, and I will admit, I cried a little too. I don't know what it is about this cheesy show. I tear up easily when other's are having emotional moments, it's a problem I inherited from my parents. Anywhoo... I liked him.

10. Felicia Barton I think. She sang an Alicia Keys number and I thought, wow, she's got a great voice. She is the one that replaced that other chic who they dumped. I liked her, but I don't think she'll make it, not enough screen time on her this season.

11. Arianna Afsar is a cute thing. A teenager. A very serious song. A not too good number. A very gloomy number. Adios.

12. Alex Wagner so and so was awkward, dorky, and kinda entertaining. I liked his dry sense of humor, but he does not belong on this stage. He's a crackup.

My prediction for tonight.

Lil Rounds

Scott McIntyre

Jorge Nunez