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American Idol Top 12
Mar 12, 2007 | 3:30 PM
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American Idol fans have spoken, well voted, and the Top 12 are set.  And although there is some debate if the BEST 12 were picked (?SANJAYA?),  it doesn't matter anymore because they are here to stay so lets talk about what is going to happen next.

 

So far it is very obvious that the ladies are blowing away the guys, but have we seen all the guys can do? My answer, correction my HOPE is no...and I hope I'm right or they are all going to get booted before the girls….ok except for Haley, she is bad. SO WHAT ARE THE GUYS WAITING FOR???? Is there some secret singing strategy that we are missing? Two guys in particular, Chris and Brandon, have definitely not showed us there best and I caught something interesting last week that makes me think it might be on purpose. Chris stated that he wanted to 'build on each week'...so does this mean he was intentionally holding back to just cruise into the top 12 and now he plans on showing us his real talent? And what is up with Brandon’s strange song choices? None of them have showed off his voice…he sung with Christina Aguilera he has to have some pipes right?

 

Do you think that saving the big performances is a good idea? Do you think each performer should give it their all every time? Do you think I’m crazy with my idol conspiracy? Who knows but I think it’s safe to say we all want the competition to heat up!

 

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my2cent read my blog
Mar 12, 2007 | 5:27 PM

Unfortunately, I think the guys are giving it there all. I don't think they have any tricks up their sleeves. Gee, these guys are performing with/against some women that can really sing. There's no competition. The women are constantly improving and getting better. They are showing their range with the song choices but when the men come out its like "yawn".
Millange read my blog
Mar 12, 2007 | 8:07 PM

agree with my2cent completely. the guys really need to step up their game if even one has a chance at winning.
Paul_Raphel read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 10:48 AM

my2cent and millange, right now I have to agree that the guys' performances are well below the ladies. What do you think they can do to actually compete...or do you already think it is a lost cause?
Who is your favorite female?
Barnsinger read my blog
Mar 13, 2007 | 12:08 PM

I think the contestants need to give it their all and show us their absolute best from the very beginning. With voting involved, there may not be a chance to "save your best", because that first bad performance can send you packing.

Chris R. is just plain awful, and yet the judges continue to heap praise on him. Much more talented contestants, like the sadly booted Sabrina, took all kinds of heat from Simon, but Richardson can do no wrong. Even when Simon criticized his vocals as "nasally" (which was the least of it), he began and ended with positive comments. Judges' pets are fine, as long as they have the talent to back it up.

This season belongs to the girls. My final four: Melinda, Lakisha, Gina, and Jordin.
Paul_Raphel read my blog view my photos
Mar 13, 2007 | 12:16 PM

Barnsinger, great thoughts...I should have made it clear which Chris I was talking about (I forgot there are two). Chris Sligh was the one who commented that he wanted to build on each performance. In the end it might not matter because I think you are right that the girls are much more talented.
Barnsinger read my blog
Mar 13, 2007 | 2:42 PM

Chris Sligh and Phil are the only guys with really great voices, even though Phil totally dropped the ball last week (LeAnn Rimes? What was he thinking?). The whole problem with this season is that aside from the lack of talented (and sexy) guys, unlike the past two seasons, there is virtually no musical variety at all. No country singer, no Southern rocker, no blues man, no jazz chanteuse. The competition has gone back to the standard lineup of pop and R&B vocalists. I hear songs by Carrie Underwood and Bucky Covington on the radio, and it makes me sad that none of this season's finalists will cut records like that. It also makes me wonder if this season's Idols Tour is going to measure up to the past two season's exceptional shows.
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Paul_Raphel

Paul Raphel is a planning producer and field producer for many segments that air on the FOX 5 Morning News and FOX 5 News at 5pm. Some of the segments he has producee include Idol Chatter, 'Let Tony Try It', and many of Sue Palka's live remotes including Mic at the Metro and Mic at the Mall. He also deals with most of the pop-culture related guests and content for WTTG. He is currently the producer for FOX-5's Morning News feature reporter Holly Morris who reports from somewhere new every weekday. His favorite work moments include interviewing Robin Thicke and Perez Hilton one-on-one, setting up a spy mission with a former CIA agent, and riding in a police car during a simulated chase. Born and raised in St. Louis, he came to the east coast to attend the University of Maryland, College Park where he started his career at FOX 5 as an intern. After graduating he was hired as a production assistant and has now moved into the planning department. He has launched a new segment for myfoxdc.com called 'my5' that he both produces and hosts. When he is not working he likes to get outside and play softball, soccer, or golf. He enjoys music and is always looking for new music to fill one of his favorite possessions…his iPod.

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