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Since I was on an airplane for last week’s show, I made a pre-show wager on Anoop Desai being the next to be eliminated. I couldn’t have been more wrong, and Anoop Dog gave his best performance to date, on Grand Ole Opry week of all things! I was quite impressed. One of my two dark horse picks, Alexis Grace, was sent home. This was completely ridiculous as Michael Sarver sounded 50 times worse, but I think that Grace’s bitchy side started to shine through. That’s always a kiss of death on this show.
The show’s comedy factor skyrocketed through the ceiling by having Randy Travis on as the celebrity mentor. I don’t know what he was doing there, I don’t understand the faces he was making, and I really don’t care. He had me rolling on the floor for the entire show. When presented with the very flamboyant Adam Lambert, Travis remarked “I just don’t know about that boy.” Apparently the boys don’t wear eyeliner and black nail polish where Randy is from.
Who wrinkled my Randy Travis poster?
The final 10 contestants took on Motown this week with mixed results. Legendary performer/songwriter Smokey Robinson was brought in just in case the kids weren’t creeped out enough by Travis. Robinson came off as a much more tolerant coach, and for the most part, the contestants did the Motor City right.
Matt Giraud +733
“Let’s Get It On”
Giraud is a talented enough performer, but he’s just too awkward and difficult on the eyes to pose any real threat this year. Is that mean of me to say? Yes, but it’s the truth. Judge Kara said something to the effect that “After this performance, girls will be like, yea, let’s get it on.” Incorrect Kara.
Paula compares Matt to “a great old pair of worn-in jeans.” The great part is, I’m pretty sure she meant that as a compliment. Giraud is safe for a few more weeks, tops.
Kris Allen +1900
“How Sweet It Is”
I don’t have much of an opinion on Hal Sparks with a guitar, so I’ll tell you what my wife Robyn says. Every time this guy performs, she quietly says that this guy is going to win. It doesn’t come off as a confident prediction to me, but her backing points are solid.
Allen is young, good looking, plays an instrument, and is quite comparable to many high-selling artists today like Jason Mraz and John Mayer. I personally think there are too many great singers this year for Allen to sneak past the top 5.
The real suspense here is not how long Kris lasts, but how long his wife sticks around. From the very first live show, Simon suggested that he should’ve left his wife backstage, to help garner more female votes. She’s still out there rooting for her future adulterer, but is now clumped together by show producers as just “Family & Friends.” Ouch.
Scott MacIntyre +4900
“You Can’t Hurry Love”
Somebody got a haircut! Now instead of looking like he has a burning bush on his head, it looks like he just has some nicely groomed shrubs. Scott jams out on his piano and sings a pretty tune…just like he has every week. He’s a fine enough performer. And do you know where fine performers end up? Working at Howl at the Moon. Not that there’s anything wrong with that because there isn’t. I love the drink specials at Howl at the Moon. I fully expect to be putting a dollar bill in Scott’s tip jar in the next few years. Look for him to be gone in the next three weeks.
Paula loved his performance, while the other three judges didn’t particularly care for it. This is why they should always let Paula give her critique before the others. This walking wreck could never differentiate a great performance from a poor one on her own, but she can tell you how many milligrams are in a Vicodin pill from 100 yards away. She needs the other judges’ opinions as a crutch, and when she loses that, the result is always pure comedy.
Megan Joy Corkrey +2400
“For Once In My Life”
I just consulted my notes on Megan and all it said was “OMG.” Randy Jackson called the performance a “train wreck” and I couldn’t agree more. Corkrey’s hotness might’ve taken her as far as she can go. She was at +160 to be the next contestant eliminated, and that could easily be a winner. I think she might be safe for one more week though.
Anoop Desai +1560
“Ooh Baby Baby”
I thought this guy had zero talent a couple of weeks ago and would be run off of the show immediately. I stand corrected. He might’ve had the best performance of anyone last week, and held his own once again tonight. And who knows, if he can start getting pimped out on some Best Buy technical support message boards, he could win this whole thing. I mean seriously, over 30 minutes to place a simple service call on my plasma?? Forget the Geek Squad, I’m going to start calling them the Amesh Squad.
Michael Sarver +9900
“Ain’t Too Proud Too Beg”
Horrible just simply HORRIBLE!! He should’ve been gone last week. I can’t take this guy swinging his lower jaw all over the place during performances. It looks like a snake dislocating its jaw before mealtime. They can’t send this bumpkin back to the oil rigs soon enough in my books. Before the show he was the favorite at +150 to be sent packing next. Let it be. Dear God, please let it be!
Fantasia Barrino II +733
“Heat Wave”
The good news is that Barrino II got herself some new herr! The bad news it, that she now bears a strong resemblance to resident SBR troublemaker, Tacomax!
Randy asks Barrino II “How you be?” And that’s pretty much all I remember. She shouts in an octave capable of killing dogs in China, just like so many before her. Fantasia Barrino never got herr. She kept it real. Fantasia Barrino II could take some advice from her right about now.
Adam Lambert +222
“Tracks Of My Tears”
With this performance, I feel like I’m coming into stride. I feel like a winner. Over the course of the past week, Danny Gokey had become the odds-on favorite over Lambert. That’s fine with me, as I’m now pounding any higher lines I can find.
Lambert is too hip and too confident to have a “crash and burn” type week. His trippy version of “Walk The Line” last week, didn’t impress Simon, but it sure as hell impressed me. Then came his version of Smokey’s “Tracks Of My Tears” tonight. Wowie zowie.
The crowd gave a huge standing ovation, including a teary-eyed Smokey Robinson. Kara was so flustered that she said “I have six words for you,” and then rambled off eight words of adoration. Yes sir, I’m feeling pretty darn good about my original pick right now. Maybe it’s talent? Maybe it’s Maybelline? This kid is going to win.
Danny Gokey +185
“Get Ready”
Bore me to tears. If you are a Gokey backer, your odds should most-assuredly get better after this week. Wasted money in my opinion, but anything can happen I guess.
Allison Iraheta +1330
“Papa Was A Rolling Stone”
This girl has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard, and she’s only 16. I’m still putting a few bucks on her to win it all, as her odds inexplicably keep going up each week as the pool grows smaller.
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