American Idol Semi-Final Week 3 Wrap and Wildcard Predictions Plus, Will There Be a Twist Tonight?

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Update:Â   Kristen from Eonline has an AI source that says, “I really don’t think there’s any way Tatiana will make it through tonight. I know the judges and producers wanted her to come back for one more round of drama, but that’s it.”

I was sooo tired last night, I fell into bed without writing a wrap-up of last night’s show. Here it is, plus my predictions for tonight’s wildcard picks.   I look forward to hearing what y’all think in comments.

Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Nunez were exactly who I expected to advance to the Top 12 last night.   Yay me?

She hasn’t done anything water-cooler-worthy yet, but I’m willing to give Lil Rounds a chance.   She has excellent vocals, but what I think she’s got in spades is a personality that comes through loud and clear when she performs.

Scott MacIntyre seems perfectly comfortable in his own skin, and is such a good sport, even when he’s treated in the most annoyingly condescending manner.   I really admire his attitude, but the singing not so much–pleasant vocals with no star quality.   Ditto Jorge Nunez.   He’s got a sweet, humble, heart-on-his sleeve appeal, but once he opens his mouth to sing, my brain shuts off.

I would have preferred Felicia Barton instead of either Scott or Jorge. I thought her performance Tuesday was one of the best, despite a few pitch problems. She should at least be part of tonight’s wildcard.

Speaking of which…

First my prediction: If they manage to put on decent performances, Anoop Desai, Megan Corkrey and Jasmine Murray will advance to the Top 12 tonight.

Next–Where was Mishavonna Henson?   They didn’t even consider her for the Wildcard round?   That’s total crap.   Also not asked back from the first two groups: Kai Kalama, Stevie Wright, Casey Carlson, Anne Marie Boskovich, Stephen Fowler and Jeanine Vailes.

More recap and a photo gallery after the JUMP…

And, the choices.   I would have traded Nate Marshall for Von Smith.   Both are fodder, but I find Nate vastly more entertaining than Von.   And I think Nate could really bring it with the right song.

I would have also brought back Felicia Barton to the wildcard instead of Tatiana Del Toro or Jasmine Murray.

Tatiana had the second-best female vocal Week 1, but that’s not saying much.   Girlfriend doesn’t have the chops to tackle the big singers she prefers–like Whitney and Aretha. But I predicted they’d bring her back for the dramz. I won’t be entirely surprised if she makes the Top 12, where hilarity will ensue as she attempts to tackle theme nights.

Jasmine, young and unformed at 16, will be tedious as she struggles with song choice, if she advances to the Top 12. Felicia seems to know who she is as an artist–the kind of contestant who would grow throughout the competition.

Which leads me to Jesse Langseth.   Can I just say…YAY!   Jesse is smart, confident, musical–I hope she advances tonight, but I think the quirky girl seat is going to Megan Corkrey instead.

Anoop Desai, who despite his charm, has yet to prove his worth on the Idol stage.   But his potential to add personality and ethnic diversity to the cast make him a no brainer for the Top 12.

The judges are looking to round out the cast–their choices will consider gender, race and style.   That’s why life looks awesome for Anoop and Jasmine, maybe not so much for Matt Giraud and Ricky Braddy.   With 5 already, the white-guy quota is filled up, thanks a bunch.

Matt Giraud’s semi-final performance was such a trainwreck, he doesn’t deserve a second chance.   His wildcard spot would have been better filled by Ju’Not Joyner, for instance–who wasn’t spectacular, but at least he didn’t f**k up.

Ricky Braddy–who actually WAS spectacular 2 weeks ago–is simply SOL. Blame it on lack of screen time and judges pimping–we got Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey instead.

Plus there’s already a piano playing white guy in the 12–and he’s blind–bonus! Matt was brought back because he’s popular, but I’ll be real surprised if he advances.

After Anoop, the next picks will probably go to the “package girls” Megan Corkrey and Jasmine Murray, who the judges can’t stop gushing over, despite their flawed (Megan–glory notes don’t suit you) or terrible (Jasmine, WTF?) performances.

Idol fans don’t seem to care for either, but oh well! Megan and Jasmine’s commercial look and sound are what counts. Plus, the producers are looking to cast more boys than girls, but they won’t let the balance get too out of wack.   A 7-5 split sounds about right.

Hey Simon, I’ve got news: Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson could have made it to the Top 12 in the Top 24 system.   Talented singers, they would have survived the first week and been given a second chance to prove themselves.   The wildcard round is a handy tool the producers are using to control the outcome. I wouldn’t call it “fair.”

Last thing: In one of the producer interviews, it was mentioned that there would be a huge “twist” for the Top 12. Some in comments have speculated that four wildcarders will advance, making a Top 13 instead of a Top 12. Sounds intriguing. At this point, nothing would surprise me.

Normand Gentle as the 13th Idol? In my dreams! Heh.

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  • itsalleternal

    I mostly agree with you all around. What they did to Mishavonna was uncalled for and just plain wrong (I would have dropped Jasmine for her). That was no different than what they did to Lisa Leuschner!

    Felicia and Ju’Not were also robbed. (I would have dropped Von and Tatiana for them).

  • houstonrufus

    “Hey Simon, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got news: Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson could have made it to the Top 12 in the Top 24 system. Talented singers, they would have survived the first week and been given a second chance to prove themselves. The wildcard round is a handy tool the producers are using to control the outcome. I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t call it à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fair.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ”

    THIS. I nearly puked and laughed at the same time when I heard Simon PIMP the new system as a way to give people a second shot. Simon, the old system gave singers a second shot too! Becaue only 2 from each gender were eliminated (and usually they were much more deserving of elimination) and the others got to return and grow (if they could) and prove their mettle! (if they could). This kind of selling is why I am no longer on team Simon. I swear that man would defend a decision or the show even if the whole set were on fire and he lit the match. He’s starting to sound as delusional as Paula.

  • snuffles

    In my dream of dreams the 3 wild cards would be Megan, Jesse and Anoop. I thinkk Jasmine needs to go home and mature for a few years.

  • SOcal_idol

    yup i think Anoop is going to be in the top 12!, but idk whos the next 2 people hopefuly its matt or megan.

  • jodeb

    I can’t stand the thought of the best singer being left out.

    Yes, Ricky Braddy, regardless of gender or whatever. They can pick him and then balance it up for the tour in the next two weeks by dumping one or two of the white bread guy singers: Michael Sarver or Kris, who totally screwed up their songs.

  • progression

    Personally I would love to see Jesse advance, but I agree that it seems likely it will be Megan, Jasmine and Anoop. Two girls to balance it out a bit more, neither one of which will be any serious challenge to the favorites, like Felicia or Jesse might be. The whole semi finals has been a complete farce, I don’t expect tonight will be any different.

  • colette

    MJ, I also think that Lil has a backstory that the AI folks love. They clearly want to front load the backstory more this season, and a struggling Mom with adorable young kids and a devoted, out-of-work dad is certainly compelling.

    The problem is, that not all “divas” are created equal. The overpraise piled on Lil’s interestingly coiffed head by Kara and others just hasn’t paid off for me in sublime vocals yet. I don’t hear the distinctive voice there, that I really did hear in Melinda, LaKisha, Fantasia, Paris — all those gals who may all be black and church-schooled and soul-oriented, but each a unique vocalist in her own right.

    This is just a screwy year for me. I guess I can’t wait until all the foderol stops, and the actual singing of “themed” songs (not just the stuff they came in wanting to sing) starts.

    By the way, does anyone know anything else yet about “mentors” this season? They’ve been talking that whole concept down bigtime, but I actually may miss them the way things are headed….

  • stelladallas

    I hear you Houstonrufus and MJ. Simon and the AI gang seem to take us all for dummies.

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    I just going to said, I really don ´t like Jorge… sorry but I don ´t find him cute at all and I was so annoyed by him, his singing and his crying, oh please!!!! I have had enough with the simpaty votes this season… oh well… I would have take in Felicia in his place… she is good…

    My lil sis is supporting Scott, so she is happy about it… Lil, I don ´t dislike her, I don ´t love her… just that…

    And Yay for Jesse and Ricky being Wild Cards!!!!!… I really wish that if there any justice in AI Universe they will both made it top Top 12… I dind ´t like Megan, and is me or I ´m watching to many tattoo girls in AI lately, nothing againts tattoes butI will give Carly the originality in that department ;D…

    Von … oh noes… I don ´t like him at all and I agree that Nate was more endearing and I like most his singing than Von ´s… BTW am I the only only that doesn ´t like Von ´s speaking voice… it sounds kind of weird in my opinion…

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    I would like to agree with the person who, last night at AI.com, said that Von Smith looks like Jimmy Neutron. I concur.

    I love that Anoop is in. I also agree that the next two will be Jasmine and Megan. They need more girls in the Top 12. I would gladly trade Jasmine for Jesse – any day, any time. Here’s hoping that Newly Coherent Paula gets a clue and pushes for that.

    Simon’s an idiot if he thinks we’re idiots.

  • tinawina

    Yeah MJ, I think you are just about dead on. Anoop is popular, plus he brings in some of the college demo they surely lack. Megan would fill the hot chick quotient that they are missing so far. I think Jasmine is shaky though… if she bombs again, they will have to replace her. I would not be shocked (pissed but not shocked) if it was Tatiana instead. Simon’s not a big fan of Jesse so I don’t see that happening. They LOVE Matt G so he might sneak in there too. But those are the only ones I see advancing.

    Now who I want is Ricky, Jessie, Anoop and maybe Megan. But I don’t get what I want with this show. LOL.

  • Natasha

    I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed because I’d really like to see Ricky make it. But I think they’re going to put through two girls and unless something strange happens Anoop seems like a lock. I hope I like at least one of the girls.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Yes, I’m kind of hoping Jasmine slips and Jesse makes it through, but I’m not holding my breath. I think the Megan, Anoop, Jasmine predicition is a good one.

  • soundscene

    My dream 3: Anoop, Jesse and Ricky, but I’m thinking it’ll be two girls. I just really want Jesse. She has a personality, and I love her vocals. Jasmine just doesn’t cut it for me at all.

  • Layla

    MJ, I agree completely with your critique of Jorge and Scott…they bith really bore the shit ourt of me…along with the majority of the other guys who have made it thus far…Adam being the exception.

    I really hope Jesse and Anoop advance to the top 12…and perhaps megan might be a good choice.

    Thank gawd there is no blonde country singer this time!

  • KrazeeK120

    I agree with your prediction, MJ, although I’d MUCH prefer Jesse to Jasmine. Jesse is the only one of the group that had a really solid first performances and if she has another one…2 solid performances should = Top 12.

    Sigh. This show is getting so boring and predictable. Way to go producers.

  • weareallinnocent

    I’ve not been watching regularly, but I did catch Megan singing whenever she did. And, I just have to say, a *Megan-type* already exists in star form (and boy does she) as Taylor Swift! Seriously, complete with curly blond locks, glassy deer-in-the-headlights eyes, and awkward gangly-armed live performances. Only difference, Taylor has oodles of songwriting (and apparently recording) talent and crossover appeal. So, Megan seriously brings nothing new, in my view, notwithstanding her so-called “full package artistry.”

    I get I’m in the minority… :-)

  • itsalleternal

    I fear the worst though and I think it just might happen knowing them: Tatiana making it…

  • sma11ie

    Wow, I’m in complete agreement with your wrap-up of the last 3 to make it. And I would’ve traded the same ones for the wildcards. Nate > Von (in interest/potential, though not necessarily in terms of their performance last night), and Felicia > Jasmine or Tatiana (in all aspects).

    And sigh, your prediction sounds about right, even though I hope you’re wrong, especially about Jasmine. People hate on Matt G (who I am rooting for) for messing up, but Jasmine messed up worse (IMO), and showed less promise in Hollywood clips. She’s cute, if you like 2 inches of make up on 16 year olds…

    I can live with Megan over Jesse though I much prefer the latter. Part of me thinks much of this is predetermined, but if Jesse kills it tonight, and that “awkward dancing seducer of men” (or whatever hilarity someone else coined in another thread) crashes and burns, maybe they’ll change their minds on Jesse like they did for the WC? Fingers crossed.

    I agree it’s likely 2 girls will go through, but without Felicia there, and little chance they’d advance both Megan and Jesse, I kinda wish they’d advance 2 guys. My dream 3 (that would never happen) would be Anoop, Matt G, and Jesse. Too bad Matt G has low prospects though. He’s one I really wanted to see with the grand piano on the big stage. Not sad about Ricky Braddy’s low prospects, and personally hope he doesn’t make it. Just not my cuppa.

    And yes, I HATE this new format. We lost promising/interesting contestants like Nate, Mishavonna, Felicia, even Anne Marie, Brent Keith, Kristen, etc. after ONE less-than-stellar performance and/or song choice. Shame. This was their first live show, and they didn’t get a chance to get their feet under them.

  • widz

    For some reason, I don’t really like Megan – def. prefer Jesse Langseth to go through..and I don’t really see Jasmine as a ‘package artist’ and marketable..

  • Natasha

    With this format change and all the emphasis on backstories I shudder to think what this surprise “twist” is going to be.

  • AC

    I was thinking that it’s definitely going to be Anoop, Megan, and Matt Giraurd.

    Anoop is definitely in and I think he’s actually the only wildcard that has a real chance of winning the whole thing.

    Megan is in unless she totally messes up- that’s why Jesse’s there as the backup. I prefer Jesse (even though I don’t like her) but she sings a lot better. Megan has no rhythm.

    Matt G has the biggest chance since the judges love him too. Ricky or Von Smith has to have a Clay Aiken wildcard moment to move past him.

    Jasmine has no real chance (and I don’t get the total package comments about her- I don’t see it) and Tatiana is only there for ratings.

    I don’t think race demographics have anything to do with it, more like genre demographics so that’s why i was suprised they don’t shove a country person on us.

  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve not been watching regularly, but I did catch Megan singing whenever she did. And, I just have to say, a *Megan-type* already exists in star form (and boy does she) as Taylor Swift! Seriously, complete with curly blond locks, glassy deer-in-the-headlights eyes, and awkward gangly-armed live performances. Only difference, Taylor has oodles of songwriting (and apparently recording) talent and crossover appeal. So, Megan seriously brings nothing new, in my view, notwithstanding her so-called à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“full package artistry.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

    I get Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m in the minorityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ :-)

    I’m not a Megan fan, but I get that the judges like her package.

    My impression of her is that she’s good at imitating a certain type of singer, but independently she’s rather unentertaining and untalented. Meaning, will Amy Winehouse fit into Motown, Country, or Rock weeks?

    Hopefully, Jesse can bump her out.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    I’m a little annoyed with the race/gender issue.
    I have to disagree with you. I would never want a person to get through because of their race/gender. I don’t care if all the singers are guys. I don’t care if all the singers are white or black or asian or green.

    Anoop is a great singer. I don’t think most viewers care if the guy is Indian.
    Who cares.
    I prefer Matt Giraud over Megan or Felicia.

    I never agreed with America’s choice of Jordin Sparks, Taylor Hicks, and Ruben.
    I was not a big fan of Clay, but the guy could sing. I never thought he would have a big career.
    It really takes a lot more than singing ability. You have to have that IT factor. I don’t see that in any of the contestants this year.

    Also, I’m Asian. I would never want a person to be chosen the AI winner based on their race/gender. If the AI guys were really into race…I should have entered. Sigh…but I’m not crazy. I know I can’t sing.

    Tatiana can sing, but she is one loopy/crazy/drama queen

  • star

    The way I see it, Megan/Jesse are fighting for the same spot, and Anoop/Ricky/Matt G are battling it out for a space. So yeah, Ricky and Matt G don’t have a prayer.

    That leaves a random spot for Jasmine, Von, or Tatiana to fill. They’ll give it to whoever has the best performance of those three. (Yeah right…)

  • YellowClouds

    Yeah, I really don’t get the hype over Megan.

    She’s obviously a gorgeos girl who can give Mcphee a run for her money when it comes to the prettiest girl to walk the idol stage, but that’s about it.

    I don’t think she has a great voice, I don’t think she has interesting things to say and she obviously can’t move on stage. I don’t get it.

    If the one girl per night pattern continues, I’m definately rooting for Jesse.

  • flynnsgirl

    This whole process is a bunch of crap. The judges and producers knew who they wanted from the time they picked the Top 36. There comments and pimping have been geared to steer us in the right direction. If they end up putting someone like Jasmine through tonight, it seems to be for no other reason than she will get voted off quicker and they will get their Top 10 for the tour which brings in big bucks and then they can maneuver who they want into the Top 2. Idol might have started as a reality show but it so far from that now.
    Is it just me or is this the most boring line up in years? By the time we got to the Top 12, we kinda knew the personalities in previous seasons, so far this year I barely remember most of them. So far the only really exciting contestant is Adam Lambert, cuz I have absolutely no clue what that boy will do!

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Jennifer Hudson-Never a big fan.
    I don’t care if the girl wins a million Oscars. She bores me to tears.

    Sob stories? Enough already. We all have our own sob stories. I get really sick of hearing about how people have it tough. It’s called Life.

    Why should the contestants be any different.
    Seriously…when so called celebrities get married, divorced, die, etc. It’s NEWS. Guess what? Happens everyday to everyday people.

    I guess my heart is cold. LOL.
    Will I be on the cover of Time if I die?

  • leome

    Those are some good thoughts and I agree a lot with that.

    I think it’s possible they have the top 13, that way they’d have each judge picking one contestant and it would probably go 2girls/2guys.
    I think Matt is the guy with less chances of making it, but he’s popular which is the only thing going on for him now and that could save him a spot, still, I’d be surprised if he made ir and he could be that schocking person who doesn’t make the top 12.

    I’d love if Jesse made it, but I don’t think Simon likes her, and it looks like she may have been a last minute change, so I’m not sure of her chances. It would be a great surprise.

    Jasmine, oh well. She can be fodder for Allison (young pop girl), I guess. But she sure doesn’t deserve to be there.

    Based on what we’ve seen so far I’d pick Jesse, Megan and Ricky. Anoop is charming but he still has to prove me he has what it takes to be there. Simon called him original last night, didn’t he? That’s not a word I’d use to describe Anoop at this point.
    Oh, and I think if Von gives a good performance he can go through. I wouldn’t rule him out.

  • carolincarolina

    I wonder if the twist tonight will be that the Top 12 get to go on tour instead of the Top 10??

    Can you image trying to manage Tatiana on tour? OMG!

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    I wonder if the twist tonight will be that the Top 12 get to go on tour instead of the Top 10??

    No, I think its something more specific to the show itself, rather than the post-Idol tour. 12 would be way too many.

    I wonder if we’ll find out this week or next?

  • SpenserJ

    I would like to agree with the person who, last night at AI.com, said that Von Smith looks like Jimmy Neutron. I concur.

    Ewww- this is my most hated cartoon. I used to wonder, when my little guy would watch this, what it said about me that I wanted to beat the shit out of a cartoon character. Jimmy Neutron is an arrogant tool.

    I know I stand alone with Megan as my favorite, but I’m okay with that :) I like her a lot, and I think she’s got a good voice. Far better than Taylor Swift’s. And, I won’t be comparing anyone to Amy Winehouse, until they start picking up the crack pipe. Plus, I think Amy’s “genious” is grossly overrated. So, there it is MJ – at least one AI fan likes Megan :)

    Completely agree that the Goat sucked so bad he doesn’t deserve the second chance he got.

    Also – I’m a bad AI fan. I don’t pay attention to all of the stuff at the beginning. Lil has a backstory? Am I moron for not knowing this? I assume the story isn’t as big as a dead spouse – otherwise how could I have missed it?

  • Hazehel

    Perhaps the twist may be a top 14, with two eliminated each week until top 10.

  • grayhound

    I think I must be the only one who isn’t on the Anoop train. He’s a snoozer for me.

    I hate that people who performed better than others are not included in the wildcard.

    I thought I’d like the wildcard format – I have changed my mind. Usually by this time I’m invested in someone (or someones). Haven’t gotten there yet….except for Adam that is.

    I’d love to see Ricky, Jesse and idontreallycarewhoelsemakesit.

    And Hannah P above:

    It really takes a lot more than singing ability. You have to have that IT factor. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see that in any of the contestants this year.

    I heart your comment. : )

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Spense, IIRC, Lil and her husband lost their home in a tornado, and they have 3 kids. Or am I confusing her with someone else?

  • sma11ie

    Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s obviously a gorgeos girl who can give Mcphee a run for her money when it comes to the prettiest girl to walk the idol stage, but thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s about it.

    Really? Over Brooke and Syesha and Kristy Lee? Those S7 girls were pretty attractive. I love how there are so many Megan haters (or at least those who are underwhelmed) here, and yet everyone who prefers Jesse over Megan is assuming they are in the minority. Haha, go Jesse!

  • justshootme

    Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d love to see Ricky, Jesse and idontreallycarewhoelsemakesit.

    Heh. In that vein, I’d like Jesse, pleasedeargodnottatiana, and whoeversmostlikelytoknockoutgokey to move on.

  • SpenserJ

    lol jsusthootme - I’m with you on that last entry.

    Thanks PJ - I didn’t know that. I guess I live under a rock LOL.

    With that – I need to go get ready. I’m seeing Billy Joel & Elton John tonight, so alas, I shall miss AI. I’ll be here later to find out who went through.

  • Niall

    The more I look at the wildcard, the more I want three girls to go through (Tatiana, Jesse, and Megan) but unless Simon was swerving us with his over the top Anoop praise last night, I do think Anoop is pretty much a lock as long as he sings in tune.

    I am really hoping Tatiana makes it because if she’s around for the Top 12 she’ll do the theme nights. Country night: Tatiana tackles “Harper Valley PTA” or “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia” Hee. How about Broadway Night where she can combine singing with being dramatic and get away with it?

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    ‘In my dream of dreams the 3 wild cards would be Megan, Jesse and Anoop. I thinkk Jasmine needs to go home and mature for a few years.’

    This too is my hope, oh wait, Ricky, sorry Anoop I want Ricky too. If that freaky freak Tatiana goes thru I will be soooo disgusted, as I have already said over and over. I so think she robbed a girl or guy who can really sing just to give this show drama, knowing how no one can stand her

  • idolbeat

    Best twist for me is if Matt, Anoop and Ricky all go through for the three spots!

  • m5carolin

    I think the twist is that the top 12 will be on tour, not the top 10

  • Dr. Tracey

    Yes I think you hit the nail on the head with all that MJ.

    I quit watching around this point when they did this set up in prior seasons. It’s so disappointing and frustrating to see really good singers get passed over for crummy ones just because they are a ‘package’ or have a marketable backstory.

    For me personally Season 7 was going to be a hard act to follow anyway however I was willing to approach this one with an open mind. They haven’t given me anything good so far just a bunch of predictable, watery cr*p.

    If Anoop makes it tonight and doesn’t get cut early then they might redeem themselves a little with me but i’m not impressed with anything they’ve done so far.

  • jane

    I’d love to have Jesse go through to the top 12….she is from Minnesota so I’m pulling for her. Also, she is the sister of JOhnny Lang so there is a lot of talent in that family. If Tatiana goes through, I’ll die. I like Anoop too.

  • MaryS-NJ

    First my prediction: If they manage to put on decent performances, Anoop Desai, Megan Corkrey and Jasmine Murray will advance to the Top 12 tonight.

    That exactly what I think (they are so obvious with their comments aren’t they?), barring a trainwreck by any of the three. I think Jesse is the back-up in case either Megan or Jasmine falter.

    I hope I’m not repeating old news, but JoesPlace blog reported that Ariana was the one replaced by Jesse in the WC round.

  • beesims

    People keep talking about Jesse or Ricky sneaking in if someone “messes up” but I am thinking that TPTB have already decided who is going through to Top 12(or Top 13) and have insured that the ones they want will get through by giving them “can’t fail” song choices. I think the performances tonight are just a dog and pony show that they will use to give the wildcard round fake drama, but it won’t effect their choices. Yes, I am that cynical at this point.

  • Jx223

    I’m still holding out hope that there will be two guys, that are make the top 12 as wildcard. I don’t really like any of the girls this year besides Jesse, and gender imbalance doesn’t matter to me. IMHO, Four girls from this group is enough.

    If Mishovanna, or Felicia, were in the wildcard round, I could take one more, but they’re not so, the only girl I want to make it through is Jesse.

    I do not like Megan as a singer, and I agree with the comment about her doing imitations. I don’t think that her voice is very good and I see her doing more imitations performances and falling flat.

    I think that Jasmine has a slightly better voice, but I don’t think that she is that good of a singer either. I don’t want neither one of them in the 12, the top 12 has enough mediocre/boring singers in it as it, IMO.

    I’m hoping that Anoop, and Jesse, definitely make it through. And that Matt G. makes it as well and/or possibly Ricky Braddy, if Matt falters or there is a twist and we actually get a top 13.

  • lovegoodmusic

    Maybe the surprise will be a top 13, and Tatiana will be the 13th. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think the producers want to give a spot to someone as emotionally unstable like Tatiana. But maybe there will be a top 13 this season, and Tatiana will be the 13th. And they mentioned that the contestants were going to reside in the mansion, and I think it would be hilarious to show Tatiana another week.

    Does anyone know why they showed an audition from an unknown contestant last night? Does anyone recognize her?

  • Jackfan143

    I disagree. I didn’t find Matt G. performance a trainwreck at all. I don’t get the big deal about Anoop? They don’t have a blues guy and Matt fits that. However, it should be base on talent not quotas. The guys are much better. Matt’s to talented not to be on this show. If he doesn’t make it. It makes it easier for me. I won’t be watching because the show will be a sham.

  • http://myspace.com/saltwatercures pj

    Given this year’s emphasis on having control, the twist could be that the bottom vote getters have to sing on the results show, and the judges pick who goes home. :wacko_tb: Kind of like Rock Star.

  • YellowClouds

    Ariana was the one replaced by Jesse in the WC round.

    Ariana??
    They’ve officialy lost it.

  • leome

    People keep talking about Jesse or Ricky sneaking in if someone à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“messes upà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  but I am thinking that TPTB have already decided who is going through to Top 12(or Top 13)

    I think for the most part they do have an idea, but they can also have some kind of plan B. If one of those they want really gives an awful performance they’ll probably go with someone else. They do have options, I think.

  • ordinarygirl09

    How do you KNOW that Ariana was the one replaced? Jesse is HORRIBLE.

    I really hope Anoop.Jasmine and Megan make the top 12. I like no one else from that group.

    I only like 4 out of the 9 chosen. ick

    adam,allison,jorge and lil’rounds.

  • jane

    Yes, who was that unknown girl singer auditioning?

  • YellowClouds

    Wait… now I feel dumb… there’s no voting for the WC?

  • ordinarygirl09

    maybe part of the twist is that the judges would give the contestants some help in picking songs! that would be great!

  • ordinarygirl09

    no voting. for wild card, the judges/producers choose.

  • MaryS-NJ

    How do you KNOW that Ariana was the one replaced? Jesse is HORRIBLE.

    Heres the link to JoesPlace blog about it: http://www.joesplaceblog.com/2009/03/04/the-person-dropped-at-the-last-minute/

    I believe that JoesPlace is the one who’s accurately provided many spoilers this year for top 36. Judge for yourself.

    Personally I thought Ariana was HORRIBLE and Jesse’s one of my favorites.

  • Jx223

    Personally I thought Ariana was HORRIBLE and Jesseà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s one of my favorites.

    I didn’t like Arianna as a singer either and I’m glad that Jesse replaced her. Arianna seems like a sweet girl, but she didn’t anything for me as a singer.

  • YellowClouds

    no voting. for wild card, the judges/producers choose.

    Thanks. Well, that sucks.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    I hope Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not repeating old news, but JoesPlace blog reported that Ariana was the one replaced by Jesse in the WC round.

    I’m surprised information like that–that’s typically a closely guarded secret– could leak to a blogger. I can’t imagine any of the contestants or low level AI personal would be privvy to that information.

    I believe that JoesPlace is the one whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s accurately provided many spoilers this year for top 36. Judge for yourself.

    An anonymous person sent a list of contestants to Dave at VFTW. JP helped him figure out the identities–she kept a detailed list of Hollywood contestants.

  • schmed

    The attempt to force Jasmine on the public is both unbelievable and telling, esp. if it’s true that Jesse was a last-minute substitute for Arianna. The producers seem to favor young female contestants while preferring older male contestants. They don’t know what to do with someone like Jesse who is her own woman, musically and otherwise.

  • LaurelG

    I think the twist is that the producers will switch to a So You Think You Can Dance type elimination format for the initial rounds. The judges will look at the bottom 2 or 3 for the week and then make the final decision as to who goes home.

  • Madcap Jester

    I wonder about Matt G – he may be the spoiler for the two girls Anoop situation. They pimped him hard during Hollywood week, but his live performance was an absolute disaster, plus Idol already has far too many bluesy white guys in the top 12 (Danny, Sarver, Scott, Kris). They absolutely need to get Anoop in for diversity in both race and genre, but Matt’s unnecessary at this point. Still, the fact that they actually called him back for wildcard when he SUCKED makes me suspicious. (Frankly, unless he BRINGS IT tonight, I’ll take Tatiana over Matt G any day.)

  • lovegoodmusic

    I hope Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not repeating old news, but JoesPlace blog reported that Ariana was the one replaced by Jesse in the WC round.

    That was a very wise decision because I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Arianaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vocals have matured. And Jesse is not a one hit wonder like the other girls in the wild card round.

  • snuffles

    I think the twist is that the producers will switch to a So You Think You Can Dance type elimination format for the initial rounds. The judges will look at the bottom 2 or 3 for the week and then make the final decision as to who goes home.

    I think so too. They do that until they reach the half way point.

  • leome

    Still, the fact that they actually called him back for wildcard when he SUCKED makes me suspicious.

    I think it’s like MJ said, popularity. He is one of the contestants with more screentime, he’s kinda good looking (or so they say), he had a good Hollywood performance and cause of all that he’s one of the most popular, so they keep him one more day. But I will be really surprised if he makes it, I actually think the judges like the other 3 guys more.

  • Natasha

    I think the twist is that the producers will switch to a So You Think You Can Dance type elimination format for the initial rounds. The judges will look at the bottom 2 or 3 for the week and then make the final decision as to who goes home.

    That’s what I was thinking too. They said it’s going to be controversial and I don’t see how having a Top 13 or 14 causes controversy.

    This would give the judges a whole lot of power.

  • weareallinnocent

    I think the twist is that the producers will switch to a So You Think You Can Dance type elimination format for the initial rounds. The judges will look at the bottom 2 or 3 for the week and then make the final decision as to who goes home.

    Personally, I believe they do this a lot of the time behind the scenes anyway. So, why not bring it out front for the drama and controversy they seem hell bent on creating this season.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what I was thinking too. They said ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be controversial and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see how having a Top 13 or 14 causes controversy.

    I heard Xfactor takes the bottom two and makes one sing off? That’ could be a possibility.

  • Grammie Kari

    I think the controversey will be the low amount of girls chosen. Right now it is 6 guys and 3 girls. I had predicted 7 guys and 5 girls the first week of auditions, but wonder if they would dare go with 8 guys and 4 girls?

    Simon said it was easy to pick Anoop. No kidding! I think Megan seems a bit obvious. However, that third choice? Hmmm… maybe Jasmine or Ricky?

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=587900002&ref=name cruzceleste

    NVM

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    maybe the judges will now stop saying that it is all about the VOCALs…..I think they should just go ahead and admit they are casting Characters….the truth will SET them FREE.

  • lovegoodmusic

    Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what I was thinking too. They said ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s going to be controversial and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see how having a Top 13 or 14 causes controversy.

    If they put Tatiana in the 13th or 14th spot that would cause controversy.

  • templeton

    I agree with most of what you posted mj. Think that the most likely 3 picked from the wild card round will be Anoop, Megan, Jasmine. Personally, I’ve found Anoop just mediocre (but then again, nobody else this season has been more than mediocre for me either). Jasmine is very pretty and looks “the part” but has done nothing vocally to merit a wildcard spot. Megan is also very pretty but dances horrifically so she gets bonus points, she is also marginally a better singer than Jasmine IMO. Don’t think Matt G deserves a spot after his trainwreck Viva La Vida. Felicia Barton & Ju’Not Joyner should have gotten wildcard spots but they obviously weren’t the chosen ones. Even though Dial Idol showed that they were the next “chosen” ones from the public.

  • cay

    I absolutely love the sing off idea. They’ve got to do something to switch things up. And I think it’s fair. If it’s like xfactor they do it to the top 5 or so. The power voting blocks have gotten so huge that the voting isn’t completely fair anyway. (I think they should change how people vote) Many us can’t sit for two hours voting with 2 phones, and then an additional 2 hours with a Go phone which is registered with a west coast area code.

    Last year was such a turn off with the Castro, Archie and Cook mass voters. I’d actually tune in for a sing off.

  • TwigLA

    I have a very sick feeling that Tatiana is going to be in final 12. I am really hating this year with a passion. There are so many people I can’t stand to look at, let alone hear them talk or sing.

  • beesims

    I think the twist is a hidden immunity idol!

  • yeahyeahsure

    I think the twist is a hidden immunity idol!

    This post FTW!!! :clap_tb:

  • Natasha

    I heard Xfactor takes the bottom two and makes one sing off? Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ could be a possibility.

    Yes. That’s the X Factor format. They take the bottom two and have a sing off with the judges deciding who goes home. They do this until the top 4 or 5 at which point they go strictly on votes. Whoever gets the lowest amount of votes goes home.

  • progression

    I heard Xfactor takes the bottom two and makes one sing off? Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ could be a possibility.

    A sing off would help them fill up the hour long results show as well. Hopefully the dreaded viewer call in will not be making a reappearance this season.

  • shell29

    The attempt to force Jasmine on the public is both unbelievable and telling, esp. if ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s true that Jesse was a last-minute substitute for Arianna.

    She’s not in the Top 12 yet, and I’ll be surprised if she’s chosen. I think they already have their chosen “SHE’S ONLY 17!!!1!!” Top 12 finalist in Allison Iraheta. As far as the “diversity” angle goes (and I’m one who doesn’t think AI cares that much about it, especially when it comes to Black male singers on this show), they’ve already got two minority finalists in Lil and Jorge. If Anoop is chosen for Top 12 as expected, that will make three. I agree with those who think Megan will get one of the 3 slots into the Top 12.

  • Grammie Kari

    Hey Simon, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got news: Clay Aiken and Jennifer Hudson could have made it to the Top 12 in the Top 24 system.

    Simon seemed so smug when he brought this up. Sorry, but the whole 36 Format was a diaster. Yes, a few of my favorites got through; however, I believe Anoop would have easily been in the TOP 12 using the TOP 24 format.

    The same applies to Clay and Jennifer. Notice Simon doesn’t mention Carmen or Leah? At least there were voted by America choice (including JPL). Not this year. Simon is trying to defuse the criticism of this format, but it’s not working.

  • kbr

    Yeah, I’m still sad that Felicia didn’t get through and that for some crazy reason America thought both Scott and Jorge would be better choices…craziness!
    I want Anoop, Jesse and Matt G but I think we will get Anoop, Megan and Jasmine which is so disappointing. If they put Tatiana through that would be brutal and honestly make the show look like a complete joke. She may have ok vocals but in all honesty there are a few screws loose up there and as a result she has awful instincts musically. Basically her vocal stylings are manic and I’m sorry the way she acted on her performance night FREAKED ME OUT! Scary.

    Anyway, they may be losing viewership but idol still has us talking about them so I guess in some ways their plan is working. Unfortunately I just think their strategy this season will hurt the contestants chances at actual success post idol which inevitably will be the downfall of the show. It’s really too bad.

  • weareallinnocent

    I think the twist is a hidden immunity idol!

    LMAO :lol_tb:

    Anyway, they may be losing viewership but idol still has us talking about them so I guess in some ways their plan is working. Unfortunately I just think their strategy this season will hurt the contestants chances at actual success post idol which inevitably will be the downfall of the show. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s really too bad.

    This. ALL of it.

  • St.Lucia

    I heard Xfactor takes the bottom two and makes one sing off? Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ could be a possibility.

    Hmm. I like this I think. They’ve been pretty gunho about this sing off stuff. I’d think I’d like that “drama” as people fight for their spot with a song!

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    “And they mentioned that the contestants were going to reside in the mansion, and I think it would be hilarious to show Tatiana another week.”

    If this was the Real World Calamazu or something that would be great for those that like that kind of thing. Why in the world would they sick her on these kids who’s concentration and all will be so distracted by her. I don’t think it would be fun at all to watch that annoying thing on my TV, please NO!

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    sing off or not they will pick who they want…if the 1 they want puked during sing off and went into seizure mode and the other 1 was flawless…the PUKER would advance on through…that’s how we Play Idol.

  • Kirsten

    I think the twist is a hidden immunity idol!

    A very good possibility.

    Other possibilities:

    1) Wildcarders have to roll cheese down a hill and somehow avoid killing Simon with a rogue cheese ball. Points added for pointy poses at the bottom of the hill. Fodder will be handicapped by also having to control a Broken Ox.

    2) Clive comes on stage. Who ever doesn’t run away in fear for their lives gets to move onto the next round.

    3) They get extra credit if they sew their own clothes.

    4) Contestants all have to agree to share a house with Paula for the filming of “Hey, Paula – Season 2 – Revenge of the Shopping Network”. Contestants are advised not to okay any interior designs without Paula’s prior approval.

    5) Instead of having a boot video showing us about their journey, booted contestants will get to choose between eating a bug or having pig’s blood poured over their heads.

    6) Contestants will have to take turns cutting Simon’s hair with a Flowbee and will be featured on the Discovery show “Dangerous Jobs”

    7) Each week, contestants will try to teach Randy a new word. If Randy does not use that new word during his review of their performance, they will automatically lose 2 million votes.

    8)Introduction of lifelines. Contestants may either pick the song themselves, phone a friend, get two of their four options removed (fodder will still only have one option) or poll the audience.

    9) Simon thinks the Idols are ugly. Therefore, this year, American Idol will be reviving that old show “The Swan”. Not only will contestants have to learn a new song, a group number, and do a stupid Ford commercial, they will also have to endure major plastic surgery each week.

    10)One contestant is a mole. The mole will cause great disruption in the mansion, the studio and group numbers. The other contestants must figure out who the mole is before they get eliminated.

  • jersey

    Do we not do pool picks tonight? I apologize if this was already asked but I just walked in the door from work. I don’t see where we can make picks on the pool page.

  • yeahyeahsure

    10)One contestant is a mole. The mole will cause great disruption in the mansion, the studio and group numbers. The other contestants must figure out who the mole is before they get eliminated.

    :clap_tb:

    How pathetic am I that I actually want to see this?! I loved “The Mole”.

  • Grammie Kari

    By the way, does anyone know anything else yet about à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“mentorsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  this season? Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve been talking that whole concept down bigtime, but I actually may miss them the way things are headedà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

    Colette, let me throw this one at you. For the MOTOWN TRIBUTE, they could bring in Michael Jackson!

    I was laughing as I wrote this, but MJ is trying for a comeback. Hehehe…

  • Diana

    Sorry to sound like a broken record, but if diversity counts, why not Ju’Not? He was better than Anoop & Jasmine. Better than Matt and Von. And he was the only African American male left in the competition.

    I still say Jesse’s style is way too forced and self-absorbed for my taste. Megan seems like a more natural performer. We’ll see tonight.

  • bjames

    if megan and ricky don’t make it, i’m definitely over this season.

    i don’t think i’ve not cared about so many contestants ever before on idol.

  • Duke

    Explain to me how 8 contestant are supposed to sing tonight and how the judges are supposed to pick 3 of them ALL WITHIN AN HOUR?!?!

    Twist: NO ONE WILL SING TONIGHT. not that it matters anyways, because even if they do, the judges are supposed to decide in less than 5 minutes? riight.

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    I swear I can’t even remember who ariana is…and do not even feel the need to look her up

  • dizzyclover

    Does anyone know what they are going to do while the judges decide? They can’t very well decide during a commercial break …

  • Danica_K

    I am hoping like crazy that they let 4 people through – 2 guys and 2 girls. That would be an 8/5 split and not unfair considering the alternatives.

    In a perfect world it would be Anoop and Ricky for the guys and Jesse and Megan for the girls (not that I love her, but it seems inevitable at this stage since they haven’t filled the hot blonde demographic). I think I would wet my pants with excitement.

    Glad to see so much love for Jesse here!

    Gah! I hope none of them bricks it tonight. Please, wildcarders, be awesome!!

  • kiwifan

    I live in the UK and watch the X-Factor and the sing off really works. They changed the sing-off up last year by allowing the two contestants to sing a song of their own choosing (not restricted to that weeks theme) and that totally worked. I think that would be brilliant, but not sure America would be happy with control being taken away from them

  • Duke

    Kiwifan,

    You may have just hit the nail on the head with the Top 12 twist. Simon’s got way more control this year, and he already had the “chair episode” in the mansion, and apparently the kids are living in a mansion, so your idea is very very plausible.

  • lovegoodmusic

    If this was the Real World Calamazu or something that would be great for those that like that kind of thing. Why in the world would they sick her on these kids whoà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s concentration and all will be so distracted by her. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it would be fun at all to watch that annoying thing on my TV, please NO!

    Because they already put two contestants that had train wreck performances in the wild card round like Jasmin and Matt, so anything can happen.

    With the exception of a few, I personally don’t think they are concentrating on talent this year. What they are doing is creating a different type of realty show from the one we all have been accustomed to.

    And if I’m not mistaken, some of the kids that post on the Idol forums wanted the cameras to follow the contestants after hours. And I think Idol is trying to appease the tweens.

    So now it will be more difficult for the contestants to practice their songs and create new arrangements if Tatiana sticks around going crazy in the mansion.

  • kiwifan

    We got some amazing performances out the sing off and it really impacted on the competition. Some of these performances were the stand out performances of the series and gave people the opportunity to show who they were and give a break out performance. I think it would definitely spark interest.

    Oh and we also had a Spanish contestant who went far and sang in Spanish *cough* Jorge *cough*

  • dcisluv

    There is something about Jesse I really really REALLY don’t like.

    I hope it’s Anoop, Megan and Felicia… Oh that’s right, they gave Tatiana the spot instead of Felicia.

    This show is such shit.

  • Duke

    ^Jorge is no Ruth.

  • Reef

    I don’t care about the twist. Hahaha.. The three remaining seats are for Megan Joy Corkrey,Rick Braddy and Matt Giraud. Go Megan !

  • kiwifan

    Jorge is no Ruth.

    Word. I was just highlighting the similarities in the seasons.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Do we not do pool picks tonight?

    No pool picks for the wildcard…

  • snuffles

    And if Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not mistaken, some of the kids that post on the Idol forums wanted the cameras to follow the contestants after hours. And I think Idol is trying to appease the tweens.

    I keep hearing that they’re going to do this like the “Real World” or “Big Brother”. Have cameras in the mansion and show clips of that stuff during the results show.

    On the one hand, I think it would be fascinating to see more behind the scenes stuff, on the other hand I think it would suck for the contestants to have literally ZERO privacy during their entire run on the show.

  • gingerly

    On the one hand, I think it would be fascinating to see more behind the scenes stuff, on the other hand I think it would suck for the contestants to have literally ZERO privacy during their entire run on the show.

    I don’t know if it would be that bad. It’s not like they have any free time to interact. These kids are so scheduled they don’t know if they’re coming or going most of the time.

  • kiwifan

    Again, on X Factor in the UK, they all stay in a house together and this gives the producers more footage. It’s not so much big brother as more showing the contestants doing things or talking about each other. Pretty cheesy but inoffensive and I’d say more interesting than viewer call ins.

  • Lisa

    Am still massively bored this year & still can’t get into Lil. Last night I finally put my finger on what Lil lacked, it is humility. Better get a hold on that ego before you head explodes Lil.

  • snuffles

    They actually DO have down time, believe it or not. I’ve heard that they usually have 1 day off a week and evenings off. They’re SUPPOSE to have a curfew but many sneek out to go out on the town and party. So they do have a LITTLE free time to relax and blow off steam. Now, if the show plans to have cameras on them 24/7, it would be like they were at work 24/7.

  • http://www.myspace.com/swood1104 Sarah

    The only one I’m really invested in wanting to make it tonight is Anoop. I hope he comes out and kills it and totally justifies his fans’ wanting him to be brought back. IMO, it’s ridiculous that he didn’t make it to the top 12 from his group to begin with. But although he sang really well, he picked a boring song. Here’s hoping he doesn’t do the same thing tonight, or I’m going to seriously question his song-picking skills.

    I’d like for Jesse and Ricky to make it, but I don’t think they will. So I’m not getting my hopes up. I’ll settle with being pleasantly surprised if they do.

    The only one I really DON’T want to make it (besides Tatiana, who doesn’t even bear mentioning because I am SICK of her crazy shit) is Matt G.oat (tm someone completely awesome, though I have no idea who). I don’t think he deserved to be brought back in the first place after massacring that Coldplay song in his group of 12. I was on the fence about him til that night, and with that horrible, horrible performance, he shoved me right off onto the other side.

  • lefty

    There is something about Jesse I really really REALLY donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like.

    For me, as silly as it sounds, it’s the way she pronounces her “s” when she sings – it’s more like a “sh”. I know lots of singers do it, but it bugs me every time. To me it’s an annoying affectation. I might be able to get over it if she didn’t also have an attitude that rubs me the wrong way. Maybe she’ll make top 12 and change my mind.

    Last night I finally put my finger on what Lil lacked, it is humility.

    I kind of had that thought too, but then I started wondering if it’s just that most of the other contestants have exuded very little confidence onstage, and that makes hers seem OTT? I don’t know. To me it beats boring.

  • LaurelG

    If they put cameras in the mansion, I suspect it will be more like Top Chef than Real World or Big Brother. I can’t imagine they would be filming 24/7. Too distracting. Just enough behind the scenes footage to let the personalities shine through.

  • http://airincaol.com coco

    But..at least Lil has a STORY…a sad sad stowreeeeee

  • garlandk77

    In interviews, both producer Ken Warwick and judge Simon have mentioned that à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“diversityà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  was going to play an important role in choosing the finalists this year. The nine finalists chosen so far include 1 black girl, 1 Latino girl, 1 Latino guy, 1 white girl, and 5 white guys. So it’s unlikely that another white guy will be added by the judges. The most likely picks are Anoop and two girls.