Amy Williams: Between Paula Abdul’s weirder-than-normal behavior Tuesday and Brooke White’s sobbing Wednesday, last week’s episodes of “American Idol” were some of the most entertaining hours of television I have seen.
Brooke’s tears and throaty performance of Neil Diamond’s “I Am, I Said,” after she was voted off was pretty sad, and I really felt sorry for her. But the highlight of the week was Paula’s major flub, where she seemed to be reading from some crib notes as she critiqued both Jason Castro’s performances, when he had only sung one song. I’m thinking the notes were written up for her by the producers, because she is usually totally incoherent.
Karen Nazor Hill: “Idol” fans may have to vote off Paula next season. She’s so predictable with her remarks, I don’t think any contestant takes to heart anything she says. Her Randy Jackson-produced single bombed, so I don’t think anyone takes her seriously. And, as for Brooke, what a crybaby. Did she honestly think she had a chance of being the “American Idol”?
I think she has a good voice, but she messes up too much. My money is on David Cook for the first-place spot, and I’m ready to bid farewell to Jason Castro this week.
Amy: I totally agree about Jason Castro. As much as I like the dreadlocked one, at this point in the competition it is time for him to move on. Week after week, David Cook has continued to impress me. He’s not afraid to take chances, and he has a great voice, plain and simple. I loved when he sang the “Music of the Night” from “Phantom of the Opera” a couple of weeks ago.
I think Syesha Mercado has blossomed since the Andrew Lloyd Webber week, and she will give him a run for his money in the end. But he’s got to win the whole thing.
Karen: Syesha has blossomed before our eyes. I like her better each week. But her talent has surfaced too late. It’s down to the wire now, and David Cook and David Archuleta will be the final two. Jason is still on the show thanks to the young female voters. He’s good-looking and charming, but his voice is simply OK. There’s no doubt in my mind that the next two weeks of “American Idol” are going to be boring. We “Idol” fans know who’ll be kicked off this week and next.
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'Idol' Chatter
Feature writer Karen Nazor Hill covers fashion, design, home and gardening, pets, entertainment, human interest features and more. She also is an occasional news reporter and the Town Talk columnist. She previously worked for the Catholic newspaper Tennessee Register and was a reporter at the Chattanooga Free Press from 1985 to 1999, when the newspaper merged with the Chattanooga Times. She won a Society of Professional Journalists Golden Press third-place award in feature writing for ...
I disagree. I think Jason Castro will be one of the three. I am 58 and not one of the young female voters. I appreciate the quality of Jason's voice. It is like a finely-tuned violin, soft and pleasant to the ear. I have some friends who feel the same way (my age) and will be voting for him. We agree that his voice takes us back to the coffee houses of the Sixties. I will not ever watch AI again after this season. I am so disappointed in the judges, especially Paula, who are cruel, arrogant, and without an ear for music. I feel they judge on popularity, are biased and insensitive. Mr. Seacrest is a delight and hosts the show with much professionalism. I wish I could say the same about the judges.
Hey I just want to thank you for the complement. WOW I didn't know I was considered a young female at 37. Thanks. I think Jason still has a chance to win because his fans enjoy how he sings and he has a uplifting personality. He makes me smile everyweek because he has a humble spirit. So hold on to your seats ladys because he is going to give you the ride of your life. I think it will be a C & C final. Castro and Cook.
When did American Idol become a talent show? It was created and should remain, first and foremost, a SINGING competition. For Jason Castro to be put into the same league as Carly Smithson, Syesha Mercado, David Archuleta, and David Cook is a well played joke. Just because he can play the guitar doesn't mean he qualifies. And what infuriates me the most is his "Who cares?" attitude whenever he gets a bad comment or comes close to being booted off. He doesn't take the competition seriously, he's a joke to the American Idol name, and, let's face it, he's Sanjaya with a guitar and dreads. For anyone to vote on him based on his "charm" and "good looks" and his "soft and pleasant voice" is like wearing poop-scented perfume. Only one means damage to the nose and the other - damage to the ears.
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