Apparently, we all are wasting our time with “American Idol” this season, and not just because we’re all — deep down in our hearts — just a tad bit sick and tired of it.
No, the reason we are wasting our time is because, according to the judges, sweet little David Archuleta has it all wrapped up. His show-closing performance of “Imagine” was so dern moving, Randy summonsed the fire department, Simon declared it all but over, and a weepy, visibly snotty Paula wondered aloud if she could possibly “squish you, squeeze your head off and dangle you from my rear-view mirror.” Yes, aloud.
Sweetie Pie’s rendition of (the third verse of) “Imagine” was quite nice, I’ll admit, and though it didn’t make me want to squish, squeeze, or dangle anything, it was certainly the best of the night. The kid’s got a future, even if it’s a Josh Groban kind of future. Plus, he entertains me. I love that little “aw shucks aw geeze aw golly” thing he does when he’s being showered with praise. It seems genuine, and it’s cute. And squishy.
As for the rest of the male finalists, well…
Really only a few stood out on Tuesday, and they were kind of surprises. After boring us to death last week, David Hernandez cartwheeled his way to the front of the pack with an entertaining and in-control version of “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.” Who WAS that guy, and where was he last week? Also fairly awesome was good ole Chikezie, who helped his cause with a casually cool outfit and a song that guarantees Simon won’t be calling him jacuzzi again anytime soon. Or Stevie.
I wasn’t as offended by Jason Castro’s performance of “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” as the judges were. But he’s going to have to find a solution for his interview awkwardness… and fast. I’ll also admit that Danny Noriega was much better than last week, though I still have a little trouble taking him seriously. He’s just so, so, HELLo!
The rest of the guys were unremarkable, even last week’s leader and established pro Michael Johns, who delivered an uninspired and slightly off key version of “Go Your Own Way.” The guy looks totally blazing hot quite nice doing it though, so, carry on.
And now for the dudes I don’t care if I ever see again, and really sort of wish I didn’t have to because this thing would sure get moving a lot more quickly: Luke Menard (too flimsy), Robbie Carrico (too distracting), Jason Yeager (too earnest, and also too awful) and David Cook (too vocab geek.)
So what do you think? Was David Archuleta really all that? Do we need to deduct points for his embarrassing hotel lobby vocal assault of Kelly Clarkson? And which of these two doods needs to be shown the door on Thursday?
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I agree with Denise. For me, it’s Michael (yes, totally hot), David Hernandez (terrific voice & not bad looking), & Davis A. (great voice). The rest of the guys can go home. What’s with the name David this year? We have 3 David’s & 2 Jason’s. At least there only one Chickeze.
Was thinking the same exact thing as Denise with the Archuleta-Josh Groban-future likelihood. As for Hernandez, there’s one of him every season, i.e. polished but boring/unoriginal and won’t get far. Some you know will get farther no matter how much they screw up in the beginning, i.e. Johns. The dark horse is Castro. If you step back with him, its not hard at all to imagine you are watching a pro (it’s also not hard to imagine you are watching John Travolta with dreds and a tan–anyone else notice that?) Don’t underestimate this guy. I think he is already getting lots of votes and the shy thing prob will only help him. Also rooting for the guy from K.C., though he and the others need to realize they come across as petty when they talk back and argue with the judges.
I LOVED David Archuleta’s Imagine. I can’t wait to see what he does next.
I’m pulling for Archuleta as well, but why are the producers making us sit through these horrible genres??? The 70’s? Please, give me a freakin’ break. There’s a reason those songs aren’t around anymore, and to make these “stars of tomorrow” plow through them is not doing the idol hopefuls any favors.
Hernandez was HOT HOT HOT last night. I absolutely loved his performance. If the little teeny-boppers weren’t already swooning after Archuleta, then they certainly were after last night. I also like David Cook, and certainly don’t feel like his grasp of vocabulary does him any harm. Jason Castro is cute and refreshing, but needs to lose the dreads.
BTW…I absolutely LOVE the 70’s music. But it makes me crazy when the judges say a song sounds “old fashioned”. What do they expect when they are singing OLD SONGS!!????
David Archulteta won Star Search when he was 12. The more I listen to that version of “Imagine” the more it doesn’t sound that good.
Also its been posted after his lil lobby singing he had the producers trying to help him get a record deal.
Denise, it sounds like you REALLY don’t like writing this column anymore. Is it really so painful for you that you can’t wait to “speed things up”?
I’ve always really enjoyed reading your column, but as a long time fan of this show I must say that I think perhaps you shouldn’t continue to write about something you have very little interest in b/c it come it shows through in your writing: it’s just a “job”.
Archulteta should get the crown now and they should put another reality show in place of American Idol. It’s not at all like it usually is at this time. No one in the girls area stands out. And I liked Amanda in the begninning but she has to go now. Darn it.
I cannot stand the sight of Danny Noriaga(sp) - him twisting his lips, making odd faces - his girly like movements…..he freaks me out. Hope he’s the next to go.
David Archuletta is by far the best of this season.
Jason is good, but he has odd facial expressions when interviewing in front of the camera.