AI:6 - 03/14 Results
AI History: Last night was the first time since the arrival of a Top 12-based finals (AI:2) that a guy was the first one eliminated. Previous first boot-ies were: AI:2 - Vanessa Olivarez, AI:3 - Leah Labelle, AI:4 - Lindsey Cardinale, & AI:5 - Melissa McGhee. [HT: FoxesOnIdol.com]
You weren’t really surprised by Brandon’s departure, were you? Neither was I…
You weren’t really surprised by Sanjaya’s continued presence, were you? Neither was I…
About the only thing that surprised me about last night’s results show was that Sanjaya was actually in the bottom 3. I mean, I know that I predicted it, but I really figured that he would be given a free pass. That he wasn’t, gives me hope about America not staying stuck on the stupid next week. Not much hope, mind you, but a little is better than none.
The group number was hideous this week. This just might be the worst matched/balanced group of finalists since AI:3. For some reason, they just do not blend well together. Hopefully it’ll be better by the time we get to the top 6 or 8.
Diana Ross’ entrance & performance encapsulated why I’m not a fan. I just don’t like the whole 70’s era Bob Mackie-wearing, larger-than-life Diva persona. I’ll grant that for a 62 year old woman, she didn’t look that bad (although neither did she look drop-dead gorgeous…). And I won’t even hold it against her that she didn’t give a flawless vocal performance. It’s just that I don’t get the whole “Entertainer-of-the-Century” diva vibe. It’s a very old-school 60’s & 70’s way of doing things — the whole star-making machine & all. It’s kind of why I feel a little bad for Michael Jackson — he came of age as a product of that machine, only to emerge as an adult at a time when the culture was beginning to discount & disrespect the machine and its products. The machine was no longer able to protect him at a time when he was completely unable to change his behavior to adapt. Celebrity culture is much different (read: cut-throat & vicious) now than it was back in the day. But I digress…
Anyway, at least Brandon handled his ouster like the classy pro that he is. He seems like a really good guy, the kind of guy you’d like to hang out with & have as a friend.
I haven’t heard yet what the theme is for next week, but I
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