My American Idol
I knew going in that tonight's show would be a letdown for me. The fact that two of the "featured" celebrity audience members were Ace and Todd Bridges was somewhat of an omen to me. I knew I was not going to be happy.
Fast forward through the expected rehash of last night's show and another slightly creepy commercial to the homecomings of each of the final three. Taylor in his home state, welcomed by the governor, singing at the mall, then singing his cut from this season's CD.
Next we saw Kat in her home town (the only contestant that lost out on the travel bonus), flying in a copter over the Hollywood sign, visiting her alma mater, then performing "Think".
Then there was Elliott, being welcomed home like a hero, visiting (and hugging) the governor, riding in a parade, throwing out the first pitch at a ball game. The difference in Elliott's case was the overwhelming sense you got that this kid was so very awed by it all, so grateful for the experience, so much so that he was moved to tears, expressing his thanks for it all and that he had been able to share it with his mother. After wiping away his tears, he sang "Moody's Mood for Love". Knowing it was the last time he'd sing on this stage and that he wouldn't get the opportunity to sing at the Kodak Theatre, my own tears started flowing (oh, who am I kidding, I was bawling just watching the clips of him at home).
Clive came out to say a few words about the plaque the final three had for him (which Clive somehow translated into an award). Then Ryan announced that the 50,000,000 votes had been almost evenly split between the final three contestants. Only 310,000 votes separated the #1 spot from the #3 spot. Only 100,000 votes saved Katherine from going home. . . but sadly that put Elliott in last place.
Unless the earth starts revolving backward, Taylor will win the whole enchilada, but (and you heard it here first) I'm predicting it will be a repeat of the "Ruben Studdard year". Elliott's CD will outsell anything that Taylor does, and Taylor will fade into the stage wings and disappear just like Ruben has. Elliott will enjoy the fame that he deserves. . . and I'm counting on him taking his mom along for the ride!!
I've already downloaded Elliott's music to my Nano --- he's my American Idol and next week's show won't change that for me!
Fast forward through the expected rehash of last night's show and another slightly creepy commercial to the homecomings of each of the final three. Taylor in his home state, welcomed by the governor, singing at the mall, then singing his cut from this season's CD.
Next we saw Kat in her home town (the only contestant that lost out on the travel bonus), flying in a copter over the Hollywood sign, visiting her alma mater, then performing "Think".
Then there was Elliott, being welcomed home like a hero, visiting (and hugging) the governor, riding in a parade, throwing out the first pitch at a ball game. The difference in Elliott's case was the overwhelming sense you got that this kid was so very awed by it all, so grateful for the experience, so much so that he was moved to tears, expressing his thanks for it all and that he had been able to share it with his mother. After wiping away his tears, he sang "Moody's Mood for Love". Knowing it was the last time he'd sing on this stage and that he wouldn't get the opportunity to sing at the Kodak Theatre, my own tears started flowing (oh, who am I kidding, I was bawling just watching the clips of him at home).
Clive came out to say a few words about the plaque the final three had for him (which Clive somehow translated into an award). Then Ryan announced that the 50,000,000 votes had been almost evenly split between the final three contestants. Only 310,000 votes separated the #1 spot from the #3 spot. Only 100,000 votes saved Katherine from going home. . . but sadly that put Elliott in last place.
Unless the earth starts revolving backward, Taylor will win the whole enchilada, but (and you heard it here first) I'm predicting it will be a repeat of the "Ruben Studdard year". Elliott's CD will outsell anything that Taylor does, and Taylor will fade into the stage wings and disappear just like Ruben has. Elliott will enjoy the fame that he deserves. . . and I'm counting on him taking his mom along for the ride!!
I've already downloaded Elliott's music to my Nano --- he's my American Idol and next week's show won't change that for me!
posted by Peggy Stull at 1:35 AM
2 Comments:
Ruben didn't fade, he just stuck to his desire to sing gospel instead of pop. I have both of his CDs and am anxiously awaiting his third.
I am hoping America gets it right next week and Kat goes. She should have gone last week. Elliott is great. I know he will go far!
I was right for a change, Elliots gone, not because I didn't like him; but thought that's how the votes would go.
Taylor should get it all, but we've been surprised before.
Kat can sing, but she can't dance.
And she surely can't sing and dance at the same time without forgetting the words or where she is.
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