Re: American Idol 2009- Season 8 Thread and Discussion
Here's my quick preview for tonight, going to give a brief why they should/should not advance for each contestant. No Dobereview of the show tonight, but may give some in-game chat in here.
Megan Corkrey-should go: has a unique sound and fills a demographic need, camera-friendly as well and seems to be a judge's favorite, should not go: annoying dancing, unfriendly musical style to the voters, single mom and tattoos may turn off middle America.
Ricky Braddy- should go: vocally one of the better contestants, has solid internet fan base, clean cut and likeable, should not go: has been absolutely buried with airtime, too similar to finalist Kris, does not stand out enough.
Matt Giraud- should go: judges have been raving and drooling over him, earned a standing O in Hollywood with a song, appeals to female voters, should not go: gave a hideously bad performance in week 1, limited vocally without piano, another run of the mill contestant who doesn't stand out.
Jasmine Murray- should go: most commercial and camera-friendly female, need for diversity and fills demographic, pleasant personality, should not go: was less than average vocally, too young, competition for chosen female Lil.
Jesse Langseth- should go: vocal uniqueness, strong family singing genes, different look, should not go: annoying rude personality, DUI skeletons in closet, no fan base
Von Smith- should go: gave subdued performance in week 3, has lots of experience performing, powerful voice, should not go: forgettable, cluttered demographic, will get lost behind Adam and Danny.
Anoop Desai- should go: solid internet fan base, very likeable and polite contestant, pleasing voice to ear, diverstiy,should not go: really rather boring and not the next Sanjaya, really rather forgettable when he sings
Tatiana Del Toro- should go: voice better than expected, drama=ratings, should not go: already two Hispanics in finals, apparently completely psycho, others more deserving, despised by voters and can't win.