Okay — so I know the American Idol contestants weren’t really cut in half, but it’s a good title don’t you think?

I just watched the American Idol from Tuesday, Feb 13th — here are my thoughts:

American Idol Blog 2/13/07

I’m sure it was kind of a shock for the contestants when the whole first group of girls was eliminated from American Idol.

Oh my heck – dressing like Paula – Jory Steinberg – her voice was okay, but please, please, please people – quit being so cheesy and trying to depend on something besides your voice talent.

I agree with the judges about the first 6 girls to get sent home — although Jeromishia could have stayed. But the others didn’t seem to stand out. I’m sure it was a huge wake up call for the other contestants – you have 30- seconds to make an impact – that’s got to be a huge stress.

Another thing – quit acting like you’re a star when you’re not – it’s just TOO much. Be real people! (Perla Meneses – not a bad voice, but over the top on pretending everyone already loves you. You have to earn that.) I have to agree with Simon about Perla and hope she’ll take his advice to heart.

Hello Baylie Brown – reminds me a little too much of Kellie Pickler, and Carrie Underwood. Cute and good voice, but hope she has time to show more of her own personality. Her group round didn’t go well, she forgot her words completely – not a good showing. And her interview after she got sent home, showed she is pretty immature still – maybe she’ll come back in a few years and do better.

I do wish that when people are told they are going home – that they would leave with honor and dignity. Quit trying to talk the judges into changing their minds – they aren’t going to do it, and it just makes you look pathetic.

I feel bad for all those who feel like their dreams have been dashed – they were so excited just days before and it all ends quickly. But it seems to me that they can all sing to some degree simply because they made it to Hollywood – the music business is hard and very few make it – but if you love to sing – keep singing.

Brian Miller – cute and has a nice voice. I’m not sure I love the tone of his voice but I think he’ll do pretty well because the girls will like him.

Matt Sato – sweet kid, a little too young and emotional for the show I think – so I don’t think he’ll go very far in the competition. But I hope he’ll take the experiences and get some confidence. Matt – quit trying to earn love – just be yourself and do what you love to do!

Chris – big curly hair – I loved his audition and I’m glad he made it through to the next round but I would have liked to see him sing tonight.

Sundance Head – I liked his initial audition – incredible voice, I was really impressed the first time. I’m glad to see he’s going on to the group round.

Sean Michelle (not sure how to spell his name) – long hair hippy guy. I’m really glad he made it through. It would be fun to see him made-over though.

Group Round: It’s really sad when those who can’t harmonize try to sing in groups. That is a lot of pressure for the others in the group. Can’t wait to see the outcomes.

Forgetting words? I have to admit – I wouldn’t do well here either. But the judges are pretty strict. I guess Matt is going home – I didn’t think he’d get too far, but thought he’d at least get through this round.

I don’t know why it bothers me so much when contestants say “I’m the next American Idol” – pretty cocky in my opinion. Instead they should say: “I want to be the next American Idol.”

Okay – so Perle is going home too – kind of a relief.

Rudy Cardenas – great voice. Thomas Lowe – cute, not my favorite of the group. Blake Lewis – fun and talented. Tom – Chris Sligh – very fun, likeable, good voice and personality. I hope he goes far. They had a really good group. Could actually become a boy band! (big grin)

I can’t stand it when you can’t tell what someone is singing – when they are done and you have absolutely no idea what they were singing. Diction please!

So, I take back what I thought about Sundance – his group audition was not great. I loved his first audition – but this was not his best day. I still like him and hope he gets it together and performs better next time.

Most of the girls are good singers, but they all start sounding the same.

So onto the next round!

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