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While I'm slightly disappointed that the judges didn't deem Normund worthy of another performance, or didn't go back and pluck Jamar out of obscurity from the Hollywood rounds and give him another shot, I'm mostly happy with the picks for tonight's Wild Card competition. Though I really did think there would be more forgotten Hollywood people who didn't get to the semifinals... which I thought was part of the point, and I am still baffled about this whole process and why the judges didn't just randomly pick people they like and are forcing us to sit through yet another episode this week, but we're going to make the best of it. Here's who I think has the best shot.
Anoop Desai
I've been sort of smitten with Anoop since his first audition, but he was in a very tough semifinal round. Pitted against Danny Gokey and the cuddly Michael Sarver, Anoop's crooning version of "Angel of Mine" didn't earn him a spot. However, he seems to be a shoo-in for tonight. The judges like him and fans seem to like him.
Megan Corkrey
I don't get this girl, but the judges seem to fall all over themselves every time she steps on stage. She's always hunched over and she's got kind of an odd voice, but if the judges are looking for someone unique who will stand out... she could be it.
Von Smith
He commanded the stage with his performance of "You're All I Need" on Tuesday night. He wowed the judges (even though Simon taunted his look) and he's nice and fresh in their minds.
Matt Giraud
He has a good voice, but he made the moronic decision of singing Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" for his semifinal round. I find him average (and think of him as "that guy who looks like Michael Buble and Jason Segel's love child") but the panel of people who actually have a say tonight seem to adore him. So he seems like he's got a good shot.
I know only three can make it, but I feel like it's a toss-up between Von and Matt on who owns the stage and wins over the judges tonight. Ricky Braddy, Jasmine Murray and Jesse Langseth should probably just be glad that they get another chance for more national exposure, because they seem unlikely candidates to make it through unless they suddenly got incredible overnight.
And then there's Tatiana Del Toro. We're not surprised that she's back since the judges seem to have an uncanny ability to ignore her obnoxious behavior because she can sing. Which is all fine and good, but... no. There is a reason that America didn't put this girl in the Top 12 and it had nothing to do with her song choice and all to do with us thinking she's a wackadoo and not wanting to see her break down and faux-cry constantly. Please, Simon and Co., have a heart. Send this girl back to whatever planet she came from. Stat.
Who do you think will make it through tonight? Sound off below.
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Anoop is the shoo-in. Megan is v likely because Im sure they will want to even up the current boy to girl odds of 6:3, and she is the favourite of the girls.
The 3rd spot will be either Matt (if he performs well) or Von. I think both of these guys are really talented and either could make top 6 if they get through.
As for Tatiana... am I the only one who kinda likes her? Yes she is very emotional but her voice is suprisingly good, and she seems to be less obnoxious now.
Anoop could stand on stage and sing two notes and probably still get through. The judges love him.
I liked Megan at her first audition but didn't like her performance a couple weeks ago. Still, I'd like her to stick around because I think she's a lot of fun.
Tatianna was less obnoxious? I must have been on a different channel last night....
I think Anoop is a shoe in, I think you're probably right about Megan but I don't know that I can stand that much swishing in place... and Von.. maybe??
it really depends on how they each sing.
But PLEASE not Tatianna.
If Tatiana makes it through, I am done with AI FOREVER!!! J/k, but seriously though, I don't think her breed of insanity should be rewarded. She needs help. The kind American Idol can't give her. And with that being said, I refuse to speak of her any longer, because in doing so we are perpetuating her ridiculous belief that she is the center of the universe. As for who makes it through tonight... I couldn't care less - as long as it is not the one who shall not be named. :)
I'm actually astounded by Tatiana's talent, but think she is a broken person who needs psychiatric help STAT. That being said, I pity her and can take her behavior because I really think she can't help it. I just wish AI would quit baiting her, because she's someone I could easily see killing herself when the eventual elimination comes. She seriously breaks my heart.
Contrast that with Nick Miller's shrill bullshit. He CAN help it, but feels it necessary to ram his tired, unfunny shtick home every time the camera is on him. I really don't get how anyone can watch this idiot shit his pants on stage over and over and find it the least bit amusing. But then I have to remember that America apparently voted Taylor Hicks through to win the damn thing, and he was just as spastic and obnoxious.
I think they are going to even things out getting as close to 6 and 6 -- so it will probably be 2 girls and 1 guy... AI is always about even numbers
I think they are going to even things out getting as close to 6 and 6 -- so it will probably be 2 girls and 1 guy... AI is always about even numbers
For the past 5 (maybe 6) seasons, the producers and judges have always made it a point to start the Top 12 off with an equal amount per gender. If that's still the case, then all three Wild Card slots must go to females, presumably the three females who AREN'T Tatiana.
Tatiana, give me a break. The judges should all be ashamed of themselves for putting Tatiana in a wildcard slot, and take away that chance from someone who deserved it more.
It's all about ratings, thank God the people will make the final call and show Simon and his buddies what they should have done.
This season is going to be a joke.
Ugh Tatiana needs to go away. Seriously.
the 3 that should go through should be
Anoop
Matt
and Von.
I don't like the girls this year except for Lil and that pink-haired blonde chick who made it through in the 1st round.
I wish Tatiana made it through. Most of this group is either horrible, boring or both.