Who Will Be The Final 12 – Guys & Girls – American Idol

I’m throwing myself out there by saying this…but if there is a male American Idol, I will be extremely surprised, as it stand right now. The performances have been mediocre at best. Not to say the guys don’t have talent and there are a few that really stand out and should be recognized, such as……Blake Lewis, Sundance, Phil Stacey and Chris Sligh, but are they going that extra mile and taking risks – making themselves memorable – stretching their vocal abilities? How many are actually making the song they sing,…their own?…..There are 1 or 2 right now.

As for the girls? Some are playing it safe and won’t go the distance….not because they don’t have the vocal ability, but to me…..the likes of Lakisha(chill factor for me), Gina GLocksen(resident Rocker) and Melinda Doolittle(consummate pro), are definitely in a league by themselves

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As for Antonella and this has nothing to do with the publicity she has been receiving lately, she just doesn’t hold a candle to the other girls. She has a pleasing voice…at times, but is not American Idol “star quality.” It must be very difficult for all the contestants to hear negative feedback, especially when they believe they did a good performance and I applaud them, for holding their emotions in check, when they would probably like to “deck” a few judges from time to time. But and this is a big BUT…….Antonella is just plain disrespectful during her critique. I firmly believe that it’s not what you say….it’s how you say it and Antonella could get her point across in a “nicer” way than she has been doing. Her way, is not the way to win friends and influence people. Let’s see what happens, but I hope she’s voted off.

I may become surprised yet with some of the contestants as the weeks unfold….. because as they learn and grow and are groomed and molded into what the “professionals” feel is how the next American Idol should look and dress etc, anything is possible. The final 12 can at least, breathe a sigh of relief for a moment….because as one of the final 12, they will go on tour…regardless if they are eliminated…from this point on. The longer they can hold on and sustain…..the more the show will provide much wanted exposure, which is great when wanting to get someone to notice and possibly cut them a record deal Also, sometimes, those who start as the strongest in the beginning, become the weak link as the competition goes on….Tension, tiredness and being thrown into the limelight, singing different genres of songs, which may not work well….Combined elements take their toll over time. Some can handle it, while others break under the pressure.

The decisions have been made and I have to say I’m surprised on 2 that were asked to leave.

Between Sundance and Sajia, there should have been no contest! I don’t know what people are thinking….except it seems in all the past American Idol shows, there always seems to be a mascot, who stays longer than he or she should. Sajia has been designated that mascot. It’s just too bad that it was at the expense of losing Sundance. The 2nd surprise was Sabrina Sloan. I could think of one other girl that definitely should have left before her. Sabrina has excellent vocal ability.
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The others voted off were:
Jared Cotter & Antonella – Yahhhhh – Antonella was a “no brainer” decision.

Now let….what I consider to be the real show…..begin!