Time zone differences make it difficult for me to be on the thread when it's live, but that's OK. I enjoy coming to it each morning after the shows and seeing what everyone else had to say.
So. Lt. Dan is done. While I'm surprised, I'm not shocked at all. He doesn't seem to know his own strengths musically. Most importantly, as I said the other day, he simply can't out-rock Bo, who is an authentic rocker. One of them was going to have to go before the other. I'm only surprised Constantine didn't even make the top five, let alone the top three as most of us expected.
As for Scott being in the top three last night, that's more shocking that Lt. Dan being voted off. Even so, we should all bear in mind that there are literally millions more people out there who identify with Scott, the underdog from a hard-knock background, simply because their lives are somewhat comparable to his.
Simon was on the Good Day L.A. program this morning, and he said that after reviewing the tapes of this week's performances, he saw something in Scott's performance that he didn't notice watching it live. Using my own words, I'll try to capture what Simon was getting at. There's an almost plaintive quality to Scott's singing. He appeals to the audience to look past his unattractive exterior to the person inside. Apparently, this is touching a chord in millions of people. Americans have a long history of loving the underdog.
Simon also repeated what he said on the show last night -- that anyone who got that many votes deserves to be there no matter what the judges or critics say.
As for Paula, what is up with her? Her over-the-top reaction last night just feeds the rumors that she is, shall we say, too close to some of the contestants.
I don't believe that stuff about Paula. Her tears and emotion were valid last night, and she reflected what many in the audience felt. Did you hear the booing after Ryan told Constantine he had to go home?
Constantine did not deserve to be at the bottom last night. He has a marvelous stage presence, and while his voice is not ultra-superior, it is very pleasant. His manner is easy and laid-back: he never once showed anger towards the judges, as Scott does every week.
Of all of this years's crop, I think Constantine will go farthest in show biz...whether as the new romance novel coverboy (like Fabio); as a rocker with his own band; or as a featured actor on a popular soap or on a FOX teen series like the OC...Constantine will go far.
You're very kind. I'm honored--and humbled--that you would even say that. Thank you.
By now you've probably heard about Bo's past drug busts. I don't know how AI will react to this, but if he was honest about it with the producers, then they should let him stay. They let Slingblade stay, but of course, his charges weren't nearly as serious as this.
About Scott--I've always thought of him as an underdog and had sympathy for him, even after his mugshot was revealed. But lately he's been wearing thin with me. By all rights, he should have left last night, not Lt. Dan, but oh well.
I still want Scott to have a singing career, and to advance as far as possible in the competition, but this is getting ridiculous. I mean, the top three!!! That's crazy.
(BTW, that was hysterical last night when Seacrest told Scott and Constantine to stand with the group they thought they should be with and both of them jumped next to Bo and Carrie--LOL!)
As for Paula, what is up with her? Her over-the-top reaction last night just feeds the rumors that she is, shall we say, too close to some of the contestants.
That was too much, wasn't it? And not very considerate to the other performers. If Slingblade (or even Vonzelle) had been voted off, I don't think Paula would've shed a tear. Very unprofessional, IMO.
This show has more subplots than a soap opera! There's no telling what will happen next :)
This is exactly why I like Scott. When he sings, he looks like he is really emotionally in touch with the song. The songs he choses always have special meaning for him and he sings them from the heart.
Even if he doesn't sound as good, there is always an emotional connection that touches me.
That's why I get so upset at people judging his appearance. What difference should that make when it comes right down to it?
I also wonder if all the Scott bashers because of his arrest will do the same thing to Bo. Somehow I doubt it.