American Idol Season 8 - My Faves So Far

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Finally, American Idol's new season is here! And, as always, we begin the season with crazy and amazing auditions from American Idol wannabes.

Last season's winner, David Cook, was pretty amazing. It was their biggest season ever because of 19+ million votes on the finale. I hope this season, they'll have better talent.

This season, it seems that there are more talented and better looking people who are trying out. And, of course, we already have our faves. But before I go there, I want to commend them for keeping American Idol as interesting as it is now - by introducing a new judge. Finally, a female judge who makes sense in the show.

Meet Kara Dioguardi (did I spell her name right?). Take note, her first name's pronounced as Keh-Ruh, not Kuh-Ruh or Kah-Ruh. She's really pretty and I like her spunky attitude. Mai has a big crush on her. Who wouldn't?! She's a songwriter/hitmaker who've worked with Pink, Jewel, Celine Dion and the Pussycat Dolls. I have a lesbian crush on her! Hahaha.

It was funny, though, when 1 of the auditioners dissed her singing. If you watched that 1st ep, that's this girl. Didn't care remembering her name. Simon let her go to Hollywood just 'coz she's trouble, that's all. Kara shouldn't have stooped down to her level. But it was funny, Kara standing up and saying "Wait a minute, bitch" like all hell's gonna break loose. Didn't like that part. Even Paula tried to stop her. LOLz.

Anyway, I'm still happy Kara's on the show now. I'm bored with Randy and Paula, and all that bashing between the 3 judges. This show needs someone like her... someone aside from Simon that makes sense. Hah!

Alright... on to my fave American Idol wannabes. First stop was in Phoenix, Arizona. Here are my faves...

Emily Wynne-Hughes - She's so cool. I love her personality, I love her voice, I love her! I hope she'll go farther than the female rocker in last season (forgot her name, that's how boring she was!).
Arianna Afsar - She's only 16 but she surprised me with her voice. I thought she's all cutesy, irritating and all that but she wasn't! And she's even kind. I hope she makes it to the semi-finals. She even made Simon smile like this... AAAWWWW

Michael Sarver - He's a roughneck (someone who works in an oil-drilling rig) and his voice completely shocked me.

Next stop... Kansas City, Missouri.

Casey Carlson - She's so pretty. Her voice wasn't all that but she's really lovable. Another Katharine McPhee?
Michael Castro - He's Jason Castro's brother - the cool Castro. Kara loved his ballsy attitude towards the show and his brother. Me, too. Let's see up to where that personality will take him.
Danny Gokey - No, he's not Robert Downey Jr. Hehehe. We love him not just 'coz he looks like a sensitive guy (his wife died a few weeks before the audition) but he's really soulful. Hope he goes far!
Asa Barnes - Now, this guy, I like 'coz he was able to carry a Michael Jackson tune without messing the song up. I'm looking forward to seeing him in the finals.
Anoop Desai - If you think Indians were just good as tech support or call center reps, think again. Okay, that was bad. But I actually liked Anoop. His voice was the biggest surprise for me. Hmmm... a nerd but he's got personality. I hope he gets far.
Lil Rounds - She's the 2nd best female voice I've heard so far this season. I just hope she has more personality than Lakisha so she can make it to the finals.

That's about it! I'm pretty excited to see the next auditions. But I hate the fact that they brought back the Hollywood group performances. That really ruins it for most of the contestants. Tsk. But, we'll see...

How about you? Who's your fave so far?