I was pretty disappointed with this week's American Idol Season 9 performances. My standards were set high because of last season's performances, particularly from Adam Lambert. But, even when I tried to lower my expectations from this year's contestants, they still bored me to a point when my partner and I were fast-forwarding the performances to see the next one. That's how disappointed we were.
Before I go ahead and talk about the performances, I just want to say that I'm also disappointed with Ellen's comments on the performances. She's not the usual witty Ellen that I love to watch. Not sure what's wrong or if it's nerves. But, now, I'm really loving Kara, except her gushing over Casey. That part was awkward.
I had high expectations for my early favorites Andrew Garcia, Didi Benami, Janell Wheeler, Crystal Bowersox, Lilly Scott and Tyler Grady. But, they ALL disappointed me. After the first live performance night of American Idol Season 9, I now have new favorites - Siobhan Magnus and Joe Munoz.
Results night shocked me, like a lot of other American Idol viewers out there. 3 of my favorites got eliminated. And they weren't the worst performers this week so it really ticked me off.
Who got voted out?! Ashley Rodriguez (Mai's early fave who turned out to be a cocky b), and my favorites Janell Wheeler, Tyler Grady and Joe Munoz!
I was completely shocked and disappointed that Joe Munoz was eliminated. I mean, I don't understand why the judges said his performance was forgettable. I loved him! He was the only one who made me smile! I swear!
And Siobhan was just precious. She reminds us (me and Mai) of Abby from NCIS. We love her corkiness and nerdy self. I hope she makes it to the Top 12 'coz she seems to be very competitive.
Tyler Grady's performance wasn't bad at all. I agree with him when he said during results night that the judges' constructive criticism came in too late. I'm guessing he wasn't told to bring something new. They were all praises for his 70s style during Hollywood week and Tyler thought that's what people will love about him since the judges didn't really tell him anything. So, you see, it does help for the contestants to get criticism from the judges. I'm just sad that it was too late for Tyler. I love him and his personality. Would've loved to see more of him.
Michael Lynche was also one of my faves during Hollywood week, but, his performance, singing This Love by Maroon 5 and giving his own spin to it, was just lame. I hated his performance. And I'm starting to really get iritated by his personality. He's more cocky to me now than cool.
Aaron Kelly was a shocker... in a good way. I so love his voice, and his awkwardness. Reminds us of David Archuleta. We used to hate him 'coz he forgot his lyrics in Hollywood week. We didn't understand why he was kept in the competition. Now, we do.
Tim Urban - I can't comprehend why he's still in the competition. He should've been eliminated this week. His vocals were weak, his performance was dull. He wasn't supposed to be in the Top 24 this year. Tim Urban replaced Chris Golightly, who had issues of getting disqualified for a boy band contract before American Idol. Too bad because Tim really sucked. I hope he gets eliminated next week. What he did this week and being saved by the votes were just unforgivable.
Jermaine Sellers and Haeley Vaughn should've been eliminated this week. They were irritating. Can't stand listening to them.
*sigh* I'm pretty disappointed with the first live performances on American Idol this 9th season. I hope they ALL do better this coming week. And I hope to see Tim, Haeley and Jermaine leave the competition. They're not good enough to win anyway so why bother?!
I listen to Jermaine Sellers sing and to me he IS the best there if you take your time and listen you will see he is one of the best there vocally as long as he stays out of the rafters now go back and look and listen at his tapes.
ReplyDeleteAfter Adam Lambert, AI will never be the same, I'm still disappointed the way Adam lost due to a very controversial counting.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous:
ReplyDeleteDuring his first audition, I liked him. But, during Hollywood week, he was kinda rude and I felt that he wasn't as good as the first time I heard him. And I was proven right when I heard him sing during the first live performance night. His voice was too thin for me.
@Josie:
I agree with you. That's always been the case for me. I always compare the current contestants with previous season's wannabes. And season 8's Adam Lambert is too hard to beat.