‘American Idol’: Top 4 perform
It was another slightly uncomfortable night for the four American Idol finalists still standing. Syesha Mercado was brought to tears. David Cook lost his groove. Jason Castro was, well, a disaster. And David Archuleta continued with his robotic performances to try and secure his spot in the finals.
Season 7 is a bit played out at this point. It seems obvious David Cook should win, but it was David Archuleta that had the best week this time around. And it was Syesha Mercado who took the second-place spot, based on talent and this week alone. If votes are based on that, it certainly will be Jason Castro who packs his bags this week, as Simon Cowell suggested he do.
But this is Idol, the popularity contest to end all popularity contests. Not even Miss America could compete with this type of popularity voting, really. This leads me to wonder if Jason will end up being saved by the throngs of fans who adore his dreads. And if Syesha, though a definite contender in recent weeks, will fall victim to the fact she’s been a bottom two or bottom three finalists for several weeks now.
All in all, though, tonight left a lot to be desired. There were no majorly impressive performances. I think maybe I’m just waiting for some kind of true wow factor to come through with anyone. And I’m not getting it. There’s no way producers still can be calling this the best season ever. Because, if you look at any of these finalists as a possible winner, they just don’t compare to at least two or three previous winners. But that’s just my opinion.
American Idol, Jason Castro, David Cook, David Archuleta, Simon Cowell, Syesha Mercado
May 7th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Cool American Idol Scorecard that shows who’s UP and who’s DOWN (n possibly OUT)!
http://www.blender.com/AmericanIdolScorecardTheRockDidntRock/Blender-Blog/blogs/1168/24993.aspx?src=tstais
May 7th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Your opinion is correct. This season? Blech. I think this is my first post this season, after so many last season, cuz I’m not even compelled enough to write anything about most of these people. That said, David Cook had better win, or I might just boycott the show, and all of it’s dumb viewers/voters, for good.
May 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Oh and if it’s not Jason kicked off tonight, and Syesha goes, I will be boycotting the show starting 9:30 p.m. EST. (or whatever time the results show goes off.)
May 8th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
IT HAS GOTTEN REAL TIRED. NO BLAKE LEWIS, JORDAN SPARKS, OR EVEN AN ELLIOT YAMIN IN THIS BUNCH. THIS YEAR REALLY MAKES LAST YEAR BETTER, THATS FOR SURE.