So, let me make sure I’ve got this straight.
People are actually voting for Amanda Overmyer. They’re actually picking up their telephones and dialing those 11 numbers, repeatedly if necessary. Not only are they volunteering to listen to her butcher another song next week, but they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
This has to be fixed, right?
Well, I’m sorry to be so sarcastic, but I just can’t understand why she’s still there, especially over Alaina Whitaker, who — although not a stellar talent — at least hit a couple of notes during her brief ‘Idol’ tenure. Poor thing — her 17-year-old ego could barely take the surprise ejection, and can you blame her? She’ll probably be listed in the high school yearbook as “Most Likely to Lose National Singing Competition To Funky Haired Growling Nurse.”
The rest of the ejections weren’t so surprising. Dreadful but dear Jason Yeager is gone, as is promising but unlucky Alexandrea Lushington. I’m slightly surprised about Robbie Carrico, but only because I thought Luke Menard would go first.
Looks like he’s next.
Tune in next week to see of Amanda Overmyer finds a fit, if Ramiele Malubay finds a facial expression other than tearful, if David Archuleta finds a single thing he can do to displease the judges and who exactly will be in the top 12.