We’re back at the Orpheum in Hollywood. There’s drama, tension and forgotten lyrics. Why these singers don’t bring their A-game is beyond me, but hey, I’m just here to report on the action. What do I know?
YOU’RE ALL GOING HOME
On the first day, the girls have to strut their stuff. Simon, Paula and Randy are in no mood for game playing. Just do your job, people, and do it well. Even Ryan Seacrest tells an anxious contestant to give them something special.
The ladies begin to sing. Jory thinks she did well, but she along with everyone else in her ‘row’ goes home. This sends a wake-up call to the rest of the contestants who are now scared sh*tless – and they should be.
This is serious business, people. We are looking for an American Idol here.
PERLA SQUEAKS BY
In the second group of auditioners, Rachel the Army wife gets sent home and Perla, the Shakira wanna-be with a lot less talent, goes through. Apparently, the judges are looking for more than just singing ability. She’s pretty and sexy and has personality. However, Simon cautions her to give some more substance next time.
IT WASN’T THE SONG, NICOLE
Nicole Turner was the last lady to audition on day one. She sang a song her mom asked her to. When she was eliminated, she blamed her song choice. Her mama felt so guilty she tried to appeal to the judges. They told Nicole it wasn’t the song, but she didn’t believe them. Didn’t want to.
At the end of the day about half of the women remain, which is kind of cool since there were twice as many gals as guys.
THE BOYS GET THEIR TURN:
The Navy man who won the Idol competition on his ship was sent home. Aww! Fidel Castro’s look-alike, Sean Michel, Sundance Head and Chris Sligh made it through the day. It was hard to catch it all since the producers went lightning-fast through this segment.
HOOKING UP:
The group competition got underway. The ‘idol hopefuls’ got to choose who they’d sing with. Poor Baylie Brown got stuck with Amanda and Antonella, the Jersey girls who are best buds. Matt Sato, whose mum and dad don’t support his dreams ‘cuz they ain’t got the cash or something, had such problems finding a group. I felt bad for him.
Chris Sligh’s group sailed through the competition. All four made it to the next round. Baylie didn’t fare so well. She was sent home because she didn’t remember ONE WORD of her part. Amanda and Antonella got to go on as did Sundance Head, Gina Glocksen and Marisa Rhodes.
Perla, who ticked off her group because she couldn’t sing harmony, was finally let go. Matt Sato went home as did Sean Michel - I think - but it was hard to tell since they MOVED so FAST AGAIN!
GO HOME NOW:
In the end, the contestants were split into three rooms. Two rooms got to go on. One left. Antonella would move ahead without her best friend, Amanda. Sanjaya would prevail but his sister would not. He went to comfort her and cried. He’s so sweet.
Tomorrow, we learn who the top 24 are. Maybe things will slow down a bit so I can enjoy the ride. Geez! You know - some of us prefer listening to good singers than watching the cat fights and jerks.
