…And Bells on Her Toes

This week on American Idol Island, I agreed with Simon Cowell.  The first two performers (Anoop who was annoying and Meagan who was even more annoying, if that’s possible) just plain sucked.  The show really started when Danny came on stage.   Tonight he did a Rascal Flatts song (“What Hurts the Most“) that brought me (and probably some of the audience) to tears.  The poor guy just lost his Grandfather last week and I’m sure he’s still grieving his wife.  It seemed to be a fitting song dedicated to both of them.

Allison sang “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt.  I thought she was pretty good even though she looked like she was trying to channel Cyndi Lauper.  Seemed like all the judges loved the singing but wanted to burn her clothes.  ”Something out of the Adams Family” said Simon.  She’s 16 for crying out loud.  Leave the girl alone.

Scott MacIntyre’s rendition of “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel was, as usual of late, karaoke-ish.    Time for Scott to go so that someone else has a chance.  Sorry Scott, you’re very talented but when put up against the likes of Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert, they leave you in the dust.  However, Simon loved him.  I’m just wondering if I was watching the same performance.

Lil Rounds doing Celine Dion’s “I Surrender” … um … she did a credible performance as a potential Diva, however she’s no Celine.  It seemed a little pushed.  When she was reaching for those long high notes, she couldn’t quite get there.  I’m sure the judges will love her though .. let’s see (yes I’m typing this live as it’s on).  Randy, on the fence; Kara, still sees more potential but gave her a pass; Paula agreed with Kara and told her young it down; Simon thought she sounded like a Wedding Singer.  Go Lil, learn some contemporary songs before you get voted off.   Although it was touching when Randy hugged Lil’s little girl after he was “mean to Mommy”.

Kris Allen should probably go home too, he’s been here too long.  He’s good, but not in the same league either than the top five (Adam, Danny, Allison, Lil, Matt).  “Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone” will surely get him some votes from the Tweeners.  Have to admit though, tonight he was good.

I was pleasantly surprised by Matt Giraud tonight.  He’s really good.  I passed him off as a non-contender before, but I liked it.  Funny that Paula didn’t though, she likes everyone.  OK, they loved Scott but not Matt?  I don’t get it … he could be in trouble tonight.

Let’s see if Adam can hang on to that wave he rode last week with “Play That Funky Music“.  I didn’t really like it.  I had a flashback to Rockstar INXS and thought I was watching JD Fortune performing a Broadway Melody on stage.  Too bad they booted JD from the band … The judges loved Adam.  I think he’s too big for this stage. 

I’m not sure who’ll be in the bottom three tomorrow.  Probably:  Megan, Anoop, and Lil would be my bet.  Wish I could vote up here in the Great White North.

All I can say is, I can’t wait for So You Think You Can Dance Canada to start back up.  Did I mention, Yay Nico??

*Update* Well Meagan got the boot.  She looked like she was on drugs tonight.  I think that if she hadn’t pissed off Simon with her remark about not caring, she could have stayed.  I was wrong on my guess, Lil was safe, but Scott was in the bottom three.  Glad the warbler’s gone home.  Maybe Scott’s next.