WOW. Syesha once again escaped from the top 2 (she’s like Houdini) and Brooke and Jason’s panicked fan base’s kept them in. (Both were such a mess that it was obvious they were in trouble and their fans bailed them out.) I though this week in general was a mess but I’ll get to that later. I wanted Carly to say a bit longer but I can’t complain too much, if you take the season as a whole Jason has been better. Brooke should have been the one out in my opinion but Carly wasn’t so far ahead that it matters at this point. It’s the David, and three others. Any of the three staying longer than a David will be shocking.
There is a huge impact on the pool. 55 people had Carly in the Top 5. If you had her 4th or 5th (and your other picks are solid), this won’t kill you, but if you had her first or second this is a huge blow (because the frontrunner based on our initial picks, David Archuletta, is still around.) Right now our leader is Elliot, who has the most point and the most potential points he can get, but also has Brooke White in 2nd. So for him, a shock David Cook elimination would be beneficial For Cookie let’s say, if David A get’s eliminated third and David C wins (not impossible) she’d have two weeks of David C in first place points, which would help her leap over several people. So there are still a lot of people in the game, although if your 1st or 2nd is gone, even if you are near the top, I’d say the chances of you winning are slim.
Our Top 10 (top 4 at end win prizes) – Current Points (Highest Possible Points) – Top 2
1 Elliot 235 (326) David A / Brooke
2 Becky 234 (321) David A / Syesha
2 Danielle 234 (321) David A / David C
4 Nathan 232 (311) David A / Jason C
5 Keisa 229 (293) David A / Carly
5 Leana 229 (293) David A / Carly
5 Maria P 229 (293) David A / Carly
8 Candy 226 (269) Carly / David A
8 Theresa 226 (313) David A / Brooke
10 Tracey 223 (302) Brooke / David A
David A going out 2nd or 3rd will really impact things if it occurs.
As for this week, I thought it was pretty bad. Most of the contestants looked out of their element, and those who were comfortable weren’t fantastic, they were just ok. I thought David A, Carly and Syesha were all about the same level, and brought down by the theme. I think David A missed a chance to really shine, he went really pop which was a bit strange. David C was really good at what he chose, but even that came off as a bit strange because it just didn’t match his style. They should really do away with Broadway themed week, Broadway is like a secondary prize for Idol contestants, you can sing, but you are not marketable and can’t write songs – do broadway! And yet it is a theme. I understand Syesha a bit more after this week, I thought she was this person who desperately wanted to be this R&B diva and kept picking those songs, but she’s not. She apparently is not comfortable with pop – I’m thinking the Whitney copying is more from not knowing what to do then wanting to copy. Interesting. Obviously no matter what the theme is she is in trouble next week.
And the theme next week is Neil Diamond. I actually think it will be a good theme, there are the requisite slow piano / guitar songs for Jason or Brooke, David will find something he can turn into an emo ballad (Sweet Caroline?), David A will have his mushy song, and Syesha will be unable to copy (Unless she does a solo “Barbara Streisand You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore” upon which my head will explode). Should be interesting. There’s actually a longer song list given to the contestants than any week so far this season.
There is a huge impact on the pool. 55 people had Carly in the Top 5. If you had her 4th or 5th (and your other picks are solid), this won’t kill you, but if you had her first or second this is a huge blow (because the frontrunner based on our initial picks, David Archuletta, is still around.) Right now our leader is Elliot, who has the most point and the most potential points he can get, but also has Brooke White in 2nd. So for him, a shock David Cook elimination would be beneficial For Cookie let’s say, if David A get’s eliminated third and David C wins (not impossible) she’d have two weeks of David C in first place points, which would help her leap over several people. So there are still a lot of people in the game, although if your 1st or 2nd is gone, even if you are near the top, I’d say the chances of you winning are slim.
Our Top 10 (top 4 at end win prizes) – Current Points (Highest Possible Points) – Top 2
1 Elliot 235 (326) David A / Brooke
2 Becky 234 (321) David A / Syesha
2 Danielle 234 (321) David A / David C
4 Nathan 232 (311) David A / Jason C
5 Keisa 229 (293) David A / Carly
5 Leana 229 (293) David A / Carly
5 Maria P 229 (293) David A / Carly
8 Candy 226 (269) Carly / David A
8 Theresa 226 (313) David A / Brooke
10 Tracey 223 (302) Brooke / David A
David A going out 2nd or 3rd will really impact things if it occurs.
As for this week, I thought it was pretty bad. Most of the contestants looked out of their element, and those who were comfortable weren’t fantastic, they were just ok. I thought David A, Carly and Syesha were all about the same level, and brought down by the theme. I think David A missed a chance to really shine, he went really pop which was a bit strange. David C was really good at what he chose, but even that came off as a bit strange because it just didn’t match his style. They should really do away with Broadway themed week, Broadway is like a secondary prize for Idol contestants, you can sing, but you are not marketable and can’t write songs – do broadway! And yet it is a theme. I understand Syesha a bit more after this week, I thought she was this person who desperately wanted to be this R&B diva and kept picking those songs, but she’s not. She apparently is not comfortable with pop – I’m thinking the Whitney copying is more from not knowing what to do then wanting to copy. Interesting. Obviously no matter what the theme is she is in trouble next week.
And the theme next week is Neil Diamond. I actually think it will be a good theme, there are the requisite slow piano / guitar songs for Jason or Brooke, David will find something he can turn into an emo ballad (Sweet Caroline?), David A will have his mushy song, and Syesha will be unable to copy (Unless she does a solo “Barbara Streisand You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore” upon which my head will explode). Should be interesting. There’s actually a longer song list given to the contestants than any week so far this season.
JUAN
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