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Posted in: 2010 | Comments (0)
It’s another amazing week on American Idol Season 9, as the top 6 contestants sing Shania Twain’s catalogue. Shania Twain, who at the same time being a mentor of the top 6, was also the guest judge during the audition process of the American Idol. She really did a great job and gave the contestants the criticism they all need. Shania was really able to make the top 6 bring out their best.
All the contestants did really good performance. I think to send one home was indeed a very tough decision from all the judges. The top 6 showed that they are all good. That’s the only reason, I think, that they all made it this far. Everyone proved that they have the reason to remain in the top 6 of American Idol Season 9.
But of course, after the best night of performance from the Idol contestants, it’s again time to announce who will be leaving. Mike, Casey and Siobhan landed in the bottom 3. Mike was sent to safety which left Casey and Siobhan the remaining contestant to be in the bottom 2. When Ryan gave the news on who gets to be eliminated, it was bad news for Siobhan Magnus because it was her time to leave the show.
Siobhan Magnus, the girl who was best known for her loud screams at the end of her songs was the one eliminated from the competition. I felt bad to see her go. She has talent, though not everyone’s taste, but for me she was one of the best singers in the competition.
Siobhan was so amazing when she sang “Any Man of Mine”. She’s really unique and different from all the other contestants. Not everyone can sing the songs as good as Siobhan did. She definitely sang on key and she sang well that night. I don’t know why the judges voted against her. I think American Idol needs to revamp its judging process and should publish the vote count.
I was so disappointed with the result, having Siobhan leaving the competition. She has great personality and that she can really sing. Even if she didn’t make it to the top 5, I have a good feeling that she will have a bright future in the music industry. I know winning is not everything. What’s more important is that Siobhan really worked hard for it and did her best. It’ doesn’t matter if she lost, as long as she really gave it her all. In all that has happened, I still consider her a winner.
American Idol will be one step closer to the season finale. I wonder what will happen next week? It’s hard for me to imagine any of the remaining top 5 contestants singing Frank Sinatra’s songs. But I guess that’s what makes a great champion… being able to do what’s necessary to win.
AIFan @ May 8, 2010
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American Idol once again hosted the “Idol Gives Back”, a special charity edition of the hit TV show. Idol Gives Back was able to raise more than $45 million on this latest charity event alone. The proceeds will benefit designated charities in the US and around the world, including the Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children’s US Programs and the United Nations Foundation.
The show featured tons of celebrity performers including Elton John, Joss stone, Black Eyed Peas, Jeff Beck, Annie Lennox and Alicia Keys, who also served as the mentor during the night’s event. Queen Latifah hosted the event in Pasadena Civic Center in Los Angeles and Ryan Seacrest in the American Idol studio.
The event opened with a video clip of President Barak Obama and his First Lady Michelle Obama. The US President thanked American Idol and all the viewers for their continued support for the charities. He also urged all the viewers to donate money for the fundraising event.
During the show, the top 12 were reunited performing the “Keeping The Dream Alive”. They all dressed in white and it was really a very inspiring performance. But in the end, attention was finally turned toward the bottom three: Tim Urban, Aaron Kelly and Casey James. Aaron Kelly and Casey James were declared safe, while teen heartthrob Tim Urban received the lowest number of votes.
It was really part of the Idol Gives Back to eliminate one from the top 7 contestants, and unluckily for Tim he was the one voted out from the competition. I believe it was really Tim Urban’s time to go. His performance of “Better Days” was for me, another uninspiring and the worst performance of the night.
We all know that Tim Urban definitely has the looks and a captivating smile. This, I think, is the reason why he has lots of teenage fans who continuously voted for him. Well, he also had good moments on the show, but majority of his performance was just bad… very bad. It really took a long time before Tim got eliminated and now his time is finally up at last.
The 20-year-old American Idol teen heartthrob from Duncanville, Texas will finally be headed home after making it to the top 7. That was quite a run, but no longer will Tim’s pretty face be gracing the American Idol stage. I felt sorry for him, yet even if he stayed in the competition, he definitely won’t win. His voice is lacking depth and I don’t think he can even hit higher notes.
Now, it’s down to the final 6 on American Idol season 9. The show becomes more and more exciting as we await the big event. The time to separate the best from the rest is near.
AIFan @ May 1, 2010
Posted in: 2010 | Comments (1)
There are no more second chances. The judges have already used it for Big Mike the other week. It was a double elimination for American Idol in the week that followed. The double eviction happened and we all sadly said goodbye to both Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens.
For me the elimination was half right. It was the elimination of Katie that I considered a big mistake. I didn’t quite agree on Katie getting the boot. However for Andrew it was no surprise. He’s given one bad performance after another the past weeks. As a matter of fact, his version of “Hound Dog” was I think the worst I have heard from anyone who tried to do it.
I felt sorry for Katie. After a long shaky start in the top 24, she began to come out and give it all her best the last couple of weeks. She really delivered some top rate performance on the songs she had chosen. On that night’s show, Katie Stevens sang ”Baby What Do You Want Me To Do.” She actually performed very well. Katie showed so much emotion, moved around the stage and really hit the big notes. I thought it was such a good song choice for her.
I’ve seen how Katie improved over the last few weeks and I loved it. She was one of my favorites and she was one of the best singers in the competition. I know Katie will still be successful because she’s young, talented and has great potential in making it in her chosen career. Give Katie a year or so, a little more professional voice training and I think we will see her once again.
Katie really has the talent and it’s so sad that America voted her off. She should not have been eliminated because in my opinion she performed better than Aaron Kelly and Tim Urban. For me, the two of them don’t really deserve to be in American Idol. They should be the one packing and leave American Idol, not Katie Stevens. In fact I’d vote both of them over Andrew Garcia.
In fairness to Andrew Garcia, he may not be good enough but I think he is not a weak singer as what his critics claim him to be. But he could’ve done more. What he gave just wasn’t enough. I admire Andrew on how he handled his departure from American Idol. A very graceful exit. That is how everyone should leave American Idol.
When things like this happen, it becomes very clear that American Idol is just a popularity contest and not a contest of talent. I hope the string of bad decisions will change soon. Evicting the talented contestants and saving the not-so-talented ones because of looks? That is just so very disappointing. 
AIFan @ April 23, 2010
Posted in: 2010, Adam Lambert, Season 8 | Comments (0)
It’s a big Elvis Presley night on American Idol. The pressure for all the contestants is now even greater after Mike Lynche was given the save. Season 8 runner up Adam Lambert, being the mentor for the week’s event, demanded a lot of energy from the guys.
During the latest round of the competition, Tim Urban lent his signature soulful voice to his own rendition on Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”
Tim’s performance was so well-received that the judges paid very high compliments with no less than Simon Cowell telling him that he went from zero to becoming a hero in just two weeks. Kara Dio Guardi praised Tim by saying that it was her favorite performance from him thus far. Ellen Degeneres went all the way to comment that she can’t help falling in love with Tim. And Randy no less added that Tim’s performance surprised him because he really liked it very much.
Come to think of it, Cowell was right when he said that it didn’t matter anymore what the judges would say about Tim. Whether it’s a positive comment or a negative comment, there are lots of teen girls who are dying to see Tim perform every week and who are willing to keep him around as long as they can.
It seems Tim is staying in American Idol because people especially so many young girls think he is cute and totally irresistible. Well, I guess Tim is having a good time for that. I guess, he is one of the luckiest people in the world, being brought back for the top 24. It can’t be denied that Tim struggled through several weeks in the bottom three before emerging so strongly with the night’s performance. He survived several shaky performances and luckily made it into the top ten.
Luckily for him, he just has a huge fan base to keep voting him back every week. For sure, the greatest factor of it is his looks and age. Yeah sure, he may be a nice guy, always keeps smiling even if he is given a nasty and harsh comment from the judges. He takes every negative feedback with a big grin and “open arms.”
But American Idol is not about good looks or who is hot. This is a singing competition for God’s sake. Tim Urban is so hot and all, no question about it, but Tim is absolutely no vocal talent.
It’s quite frustrating that every week talented individuals are going home while this Tim takes up so much valuable space in the competition. He is taking the place that someone else should have. Tim Urban’s singing performance does not warrant him to be the next American Idol. If America gets back to voting for talent, his days should be numbered. That’s why America.. . GET REAL!!
AIFan @ April 18, 2010
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The competition in American Idol Season 9 heated up last week as the judges intervened and the one-time-save was used for Michael Lynche (also goes by the nickname Big Mike). The result was one of the most dramatic among all the other episodes so far this season.
Earlier on during Michael’s rendition of “This Woman’s Work”, the cameras cut to his wife several times. She was in tears as Michael sang for what everyone believed to be his last song for that night on American Idol. To everyone’s shock however, the judges gave Michael a chance to fight and show his talent for another week.
On behalf of the judges, Simon Cowell commented, “This is a unanimous decision, Michael, if that’s any comfort.” Even though the judges decided to see Big Mike for another week, many people thought it was too early for the judges to use the one-time-save.
Personally I’m glad Michael was saved because I can see that he is a good singer. He truly deserved that second chance. I always considered his talent in singing an excellent one. When he sings it is heartfelt.
He is serious of what he is doing. In every performance, he always gives his best on the stage. Furthermore, I admire Michael’s humility. Honestly, Michael for me is better than the other 8 contestants sitting on the comfy couch of safety. I think he is good enough to win in this season’s American Idol. Hopefully people can lighten up on him. I hope Michael can make people believe that he has the potential to be the next star and I can only pray that Michael can win America’s heart back again.
Of course, I can’t blame others who think that the judges wasted their save on Michael. Some even commented that the judges will soon regret their decision. American Idol rules, unfortunately, only allows one save in the season and many of the anti-Michael are saying that the judges used their save on the wrong guy. For them a knee slide and a false grin goes further than true talent.
I know everyone of us is entitled to his or her own opinion. If for others Michael is such an over-emoting singer, for me he is a soul-singer who always sings his heart out in every song he sings. Whether Michael Lynche was the guy truly deserving of the save or not, we can only find out next week when American Idol resumes.
AIFan @ April 16, 2010
