AI Top 5 – Rat Pack Era
Few of us were surprised to see Lil and Anoop go home next week, but I was bewildered that Matt wasn’t even in the bottom three. After being saved from elimination the previous week when he shouldn’t have been he somehow dodged another bullet. Can he do it again? We’ll see in a few short hours.
In the meantime, I’m back from Las Vegas and I just watched last nights show. Perhaps by design, I feel like I just watched an old Las Vegas show. All the contestants did fairly reserved performances in Rat Pack style in suits and thin ties (cocktail dress for Allison) with the band on the stage with them. If I were to have watched this episode without having seen the last several weeks I’d have a hard time guessing who would stay and who would go. They all delivered very good vocals, but none of them had “a moment.” None of them were spectacular. They all seemed to play it a bit safe. Even Adam wasn’t as over-the top as I expected he might be.
Fortunately for me (I think), I have seen the last several weeks. And we all know how American Idol works. It’s supposed to be a singing competition, but Americans vote for their favorites based on more than just singing. So this is the part where I’m supposed to talk-up my favorites and talk smack about the rest:
Kris – Grey suit, thin blue tie, white shirt. The Way He Looked Tonight was like a seasoned professional. He probably could have picked a better song and sassed it up a bit more, but it was good and he’s still my choice to win. I’m actually a pinch disappointed but I’m confident that he won’t be sent home this week.
Allison – She turned 17 this week and got some fashion assistance. She wore a very nice cocktail dress with a black top and black/white skirt. I loved her smoky vocals (yes, really… she’s only 17), but I hope she has Someone To Watch Over (her). Even Simon hinted that it didn’t matter that she did a great job – she just hasn’t developed the fan base some of the other contestants have. One of the best of the night, but not the “moment” she needed to put her up a notch.
Matt – Grey suit, thin cranberry tie, blue shirt. He got a “B” at Western Michigan University when he studied jazz, but he sang like he got an “A.” Unfortunately for him, this isn’t WMU… it’s AI and he isn’t My Funny Valentine. Great job, but I think he’ll be standing next to Allison at the end of the night. Too little, too late.
Danny – Black suit, baby blue thin tie, white shirt. He’s been a pinch bland the past few weeks, so it was good to see him take it up a notch this week to prove he still deserves to be in this. Great vocals as always, but still not quite a magical moment. However, Come Rain or Come Shine, he’ll still be on the show next week.
Adam – White suit, thin white tie, black shirt. Looked great and made the best entrance of the night, but it was a bit “Wayne Newton” for me. I saw Wayne Newton in Vegas almost five years ago. It was so cheesy I needed to take a Lactaid pill. Adam sang way better than Wayne (of course Wayne’s voice is pretty much shot these days), but in the end he’s ready to headline in Las Vegas – not top the Billboard charts. I’ll bet he’d be a GREAT show to see in Las Vegas. I would go see that show. Assuming he threw in some semi-naked showgirls, of course. He’ll be Feeling Good after this week’s results show.
Prediction: Matt and Allison will be the bottom two. No idea which one will go home. I’ll say Matt only because he should have been gone last week. And the week before.
I think Adam, Danny and Kris are the top three. But with only five contestants, that puts one of them in the bottom three too. I’m not even going to hazard a guess.
Christopher
Themocracy
Hi Chris = How was Vegas? Did you leave any money for us? ha ha Jeanne
Jeanne,
Left so much they may name a building after me. Only place that didn’t take me to the cleaners was Paris. Guess I should have spent more time there! Have fun when you go.
C.
I am torn between Allison & Danny. I think Danny has more versatility in his vocals. Chris has more girl votes based on appearance not vocals. Matt was the right choice to go this week. But in the end, my money is on Adam, he has the vocals and votes. Who ever nabs him will be one lucky man. Oh and I know what you are thinking, Adam in bottom three was just a game. They needed some shock value so put him there to draw more to show. It is almost a given with him and they don’t want viewers to lose interest!!
Hi Chris
Just now reading this after watching tonight’s show. I’ve heard from some that the AI winner is predetermined, that it’s fixed – what are your thoughts on that?
I don’t think this season is as good as the one that Elliott Yamin was on or last season with Cook and Archuleta. I’m not wowed by any of these guys.
Meg,
I don’t think it’s rigged. Well… not on purpose. I think the format gives certain contestants an edge.
Agreed – some of the prior seasons were better.
C.