The other fun thing was seeing the little mini divas get the air removed from their balloons of self-importance. Shannon and Julie. Whoosh! I liked how it was handled last night for both of them. I got a big chuckle out of the whole American Juniors “stah.” I swear, you could knock on her head and hear an echo. And to Julie … welcome back to the world of “meat handling”!!!

Boy Band-to-Rock Poser boy was, well, I have to say I found him charming. A real cutie, even if he is so fake he makes plastic look like 100 year old fine furniture. I think he will be fun to watch and he does have a voice.

Sawry, but I thought the nose singing Mr. Valles, sounded exactly like that twerp who sings lead in Rascal Flatts. But, then, my feelings towards RF are pretty, well, flatt.

This was by far for me the most entertaining of the tryout shows.

Loved your spot-on recaps as usual, MJ.

I liked Ramielle very much. She was a bit loud too but the tone was much better.

Everyone that I’m interested in didn’t crack the top 24. I could really root for Michael Johns but the “story” about him kinda bugs.

I also liked Robbie and I wasn’t really expecting to. The BFFs I really enjoyed, too. Not quite Paris B., but very, very nice.

I wasn’t blown away by Syesha, either, but I think she is very pretty and stood and moved like a winner. She actually reminded me of Kelly Clarkson on the latter’s audition, for some reason, which kinda surprised me. Heh.

I LOVED the confidence of the “twins!” They were so funny! I agree though that they probably won’t go too far. This season seems to really be about finding artists that can sell.

Good thing is that there seem to be a lot of great singers this year. Hopefully, no one will make our ears bleed this year in the Top 24. (Or is that inevitable?)

The bad thing is that some really talented and interesting singers, that are not as marketable, will never make it near the vote.

I figure “the blondes” cancel out and that leaves us with some pretty interesting guys.