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Rat Pack standards night on “American Idol” had almost everyone bringing their A-game. The top five are all in it to win it, even if Simon Cowell thinks some are hungrier than others. (Don’t get me started … )
But even though there are only five singers left, tomorrow night’s results shows still means the contestants will have to face one thing: awful Ford commercials. Oh yeah, it also brings the dreaded bottom three. Although I can’t see into the future like Paula Abdul, who can somehow judge performances before she even sees them, I’m going to take a crack and predict which contestants I see sitting on those sterile stools in less than 24 hours.
Spot #3: Kris Allen
Kris opened the show, which is never a good thing. (Last week, Lil had the opening spot, and now she’s doing press appearances on “Live With Regis & Kelly.” ‘Nuff said.) And his “The Way You Look Tonight” didn’t pack the punch of his past two star-making performances on the show. Personally, I thought he looked unrehearsed. And Simon didn’t have much love for him, comparing the dude to a well-trained dog. But his loyal teen-girl fanbase will text enough votes to have Seacrest say, “Sit, Ubu, sit! Good dog.”
(Check out the rest of Jim’s predictions, after the jump!)
Spot #2: Matt Giraud
Despite the judges’ over-the-top praise for his “My Funny Valentine,” I just don’t think Matt has any fans. Giraud has been voted off the show twice already! His awkward pre-performance interview with Seacrest didn’t help at all. (Anyone else hear the pin drop in the studio when Giraud said he was excited to sing this theme because he took jazz classes in college and received a “B”?) And, typically, the more praise Matt gets from the judges, the more he’s in jeopardy.
Going Home: Allison Iraheta
It pains me to write this. Allison is my favorite singer this season by a mile. I think her powerhouse voice and goofy teenage personality are exactly what this show is supposed to be promoting. Furthermore, her “Someone to Watch Over Me” was one of her best performances yet! But there’s no ignoring the fact that Simon signed her death sentence during the judging. He basically accused her of not “wanting” it enough or believing in herself, and then subtly dissed her “lack of a personality.” Even worse? He continued to bring her up throughout the broadcast as an example of someone who didn’t have conviction. With Lil Rounds gone, it looks like Simon’s new goal is chipping away at Allison’s chances while fluffing up Matt’s. Add in the fact that Allison almost went home last week, and you have a grim picture. Looks like America is buying the birthday girl a really crappy present: elimination.
Who do you think is going home tomorrow night? Do you disagree with my bottom-three selections? And am I giving Simon Cowell’s critiques way too much weight?