Posted on 04/05/2011 6:02:17 AM PDT by silent_jonny
My Top 3:
Casey
Lauren
James
Next to go in order: Stephano, Jacob, Haley, Scotty.
Not sure if anyone commented on this, but the 20 second guitar solo in James’ performance was way too much. And yet the judges didn’t say a word. This isn’t Guitar Idol and the guitarist isn’t auditioning so 1) limit guitar solos to five seconds and 2), guitarist, get the hell off the stage when you’re done.
Had to miss live last night. Bummer :(
I wasn’t particularly a Paul fan but I felt bad for him. It’s that point in the season where we feel we know the contestants and have picked our favorite(s). Sad to see most go.
All due respect to the opinions of the Jacob-likers I just can’t stomach this guy. Yes, he has a good voice but he has no real stage presence or performance ability above showing emotion, IMO. He looks awkward in his stance, he makes terrible looking faces, spits, and has a warble in his voice that gets on my nerves. I see him in Broadway shows but in terms of a pop idol, not at all. But I digress, because he won’t win anyway.
I’m not hoping for a Scotty-Lauren finale
not=now
I AM most certainly wishing that to be the end result.
I’m with you, Jacob can go next.
Yeah...Casey/Lauren or James/Lauren.
I don’t think I’ll be watching for the next few weeks. Tyler is getting on my last nerve.
I will, however, follow Jonny’s thread.
” She is from Barbados”
Thanks, there was that quick bit of island accent.
Stefano is very “boy band,” I agree. I like his soul man side, but he is uneven in delivering it, like he’s still changing from boy to man.
Oh wait, wasn’t there a group like that, Boyz2Men?
LOL.
Mine is a Maine coon girl and funny as heck!! She does exactly as yours does, Yaelle. She is very bossy, always calls the shots and I love it.
I seriously doubt Tyler will be back. He knows it and so do the producers.
'Idol' Finalist Jacob Lusk Served Time in Jail Before Show
It all started back in February 2009 when cops cited Jacob for riding on an Los Angeles. metro train without buying a ticket
Jacob blew off his court hearing and an arrest warrant was issued.
Fast forward to Nov. 2010, a day after Jacob auditioned for "Idol" and got his golden ticket to Hollywood. Lusk was pulled over for a traffic stop. The cop discovered the warrant and arrested him.
Jacob went to jail and then to court the next day and pled no contest to the train-hopping charge. He was sentenced to three days in jail and two years probation.
Jacob served his time and then went back to court, telling the judge "Idol" wouldn't let him on the show if he was on probation. After his emotional plea, the merciful judge terminated his probation.
Crazy. The price of a metro ticket is ...what?....$1.25??
Emotion plea. I can see the tears....
Ours too. Bossy and she ALWAYS finds something to come in and complain about. She really knows how to dish out those complainy meows!
Today she caught a giant goldfish out of the pond. :( We tried to save it - see if it works.
Awwww, that at least is not such a terrible crime. I like the guy. I am glad the judge let him off to have his big chance. I believe the first time I rode the Metro I didn’t know what I was doing so I think I rode back home without paying. It can happen.
Man, if Jacob turned on his full range of emotion (see video after he made it to Hollywood and collapsed in his parents’ arms) on that judge, he probably awarded him $1 mill to make him stop crying!!!
I think someone did comment on that. They sometimes throw in these great musicians (or weird musicians - didgeridoos and bagpipes), and it doesn’t seem real fair to those who don’t get them. I agree, limit instrumentals to a few seconds. I’d like to see no background singing when the contestant is singing, as well. Or at least a very low volume on the backups’ mikes.
I hope Jacob does get a Broadway role. It would be perfect for him. I agree — he is very hard to watch, with his facial contortions, and if he even slightly sways his body, he is so uber-feminine that it’s like nails on a chalkboard for the visual. But he’s got a magical voice, he really does.
I would like to see Scotty, Lauren, and James as the final 3, and Scotty and James in the finale. They are the best all arounders (performance, voice). Lauren is excellent but needs more seasoning. I hope she gets a record deal too.
I think I can now rank them for who should go home first now.
1. (going home first) Little Ricky
2. Haley or Casey
3. Casey or Haley
4. Jacob
5. Lauren
6. James
7. Scotty wins it
Of course I was dead wrong this week when I predicted Casey heading home, so.... ;)
Congrats on your son’s fascinating research!!
I think James wins it; I’ve said that from the beginning and he reinforces as my top favorite every week.
I also love Lauren and am impressed how quickly she has gotten herself together. She always gives me goose-bumps.
I like Scotty. His voice is amazing and I don’t mind his mannerisms, but there is something missing. He almost loves his own cuteness too much and mocks the audience a bit...??
Jacob might get some “street cred” now with his “criminal” past. Can you believe it? 3 years probation for not buying a stinky metro ticket??? Wow. Yes, his voice is beautiful and I think he showcases it better every week.
I’d like Casey to go next. He’s never done much for me.
After him, it’s be hard letting any of the others go....
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