American Idol: Judges' Wild Card

I really liked Ju not Joyner and was disappointed he didn't make it into the wild card round. Obviously the best singers weren't chosen. As far as the ones who were chosen to sing again--Jasmine was not the best either time she sang, yet still there she is in the top 13. Hmm...why? Some power house singers were let go and not even considered for the wild card round--Kristen for one. I get that they're looking for the "whole package" but I've also seen some good singers develop their look as the competition moved along--Jennifer Hudson was one of those. Remember her God awful outfits in the beginning. Anoop--very overrated, I haven't heard him sing on key yet. And I also heard Simon mention casting. When I heard that I thought to myself--we always knew this was just a TV show--now Simon admitted, it has nothing to do with singing talent, they're looking for mass appeal and casting a line-up people will watch every week. I only wish they would have given some of the better singers a chance to develop their look and personality. It's been fun to see that happen over the weeks of the show in seasons past. Now we have to decide it some of them can even carry a tune throughout their performance as they passed up singers that actually could sing better. The public is not so dumb as they think we are so it was good Simon finally admitted what they're doing. I'll also add--if that dueling piano guy didn't make it through and yet Jasmine did...ugly scarf on his neck or not, I was really going to be angry. That guy can sing! Too bad all their choices weren't for the best singer, but for mass audience appeal.

Leroy
Just want to respond to your comments on tattooed Idol performers. Or course I cant speak for others, but for myself, I dont "hate" people for their tatooes, and I am not "frightened" by them. I just find them unsightly, its as simple as that. I have seen tats that were artistic and beutifully done, some that were creative and original and interesting. On the other hand, I have also seen some that just looked like a huge blotch of ink, as well as some that looked like they were done by a semi-literate third grader with a defective ink pen. What I have never seen is a tat that I would like to have on my body for the rest of my life.
It is all a matter of personal taste and opinion.If someone wants to put a tatoo on their body, it is none of my business, and they have every right to do so. People who have tatooes need to be aware that, right or wrong, it is human nature to evaluate others based on their appearance. The way you dress, carry yoursef, do your hair, apply your makeup, shave or not shave your beard, the jewelry you wear, and any number off other choices we make regarding our appearance tell others about the way you are presenting yourself to the world. It reflects on your style, taste, personality, judgement and many other things. If someone has a small, discrete tatoo, it says one thing about them, if they have their face covered in tatooes it says quite another.
Frequently you will hear advocates of tatooes complaining about how "narrow minded" people judge them based on their tatooes and the choice they made in getting them. Yet, these people are being just as narrow minded and judgemental about their supposed critics, based solely on their opion of and reaction to this single issue. It is really just two sides of the same coin.
If you want to get tatooed, it is your right and your business. But the reality of life is that actions have consequences. If you cant deal with the consequences, maybe you should rethink the action.

While I'm on the subject of prejudice anyway, I have to add that I don't understand all the hate aimed at people (particularly females) with tattoos in TV Squad discussions of Idol. They're almost mandatory in the world of pop music these days. Why do they frighten you so much you can't even listen objectively to the singing of those who have them?

I'm so glad the drama queen didn't make it to the final 13. Ricky should have been picked over Megan. He does have a great voice and a personality on stage. I hope some record producer was watching and will give him the chance he deserves. I agree that the judges have their favorites, and they already have the next winner picked out.

When did Simon say he was responsible for casting? I missed that part. Oh, and about Megan...the first time she sang for the votes, she looked like she was either churning butter or doing incorrect fast knee bends. She was bobbing up and down horribly. She will NEVER win or even come close. Adam is a mix of George Michaels, Mic Jagger, and Michael Jackson with the exception that Adam is VERY good looking. I love his dark hair and haircut style. He is sexy but I didn't know he was gay. Well, you learn something new everyday. He still has talent. Surprised he is still allowed on the show since he has performed professionally in a manner of speaking, doing theatre and all that. I guess since no one ever signed him to a recording contract he is fair game. Let's see what happens. And to those who are razzing Scott, remember the great blind legends...Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles just to name a few. When Stevie Wonder was young, he stood up and his head was winding around all over the place. He still does that now to some extent. Ray Charles also used quite a bit of body movement and HE was a legend unequalled by anyone!
Scott will get votes if he sings well and not for sympathy. The only one who really grabs me and grabs me good is that blusey, soulful guy. But I love the soulful Blues. I LOVED Taylor Hicks, LOVED HIM! Give me someone who sings like Joe Cocker, Bob Segel or Otis Redding anyday.

I don't think I have ever seen a worse person who annoyed me so much as Tatiana. Even Sanjaya who was bizarre to say the least was angelic compared to this drama queen who didn't even know what language she should speak. If she had acted normally, she might have had a very good chance since her voice is great but I wouldn't watch her EVER because of the way she acts. It's just too annoying and I don't get annoyed that easily. She is a complete trainwreck! Beautiful, yes, Talented, yes but she needs to be in a Sanitarium. So very sad. How much you want to bet we read in the not to distant future that she has committed suicide? Maybe she will get a part in a play called the "Seven Faces of Tatiana".

I think that the judges are the ones that have the last say, the program is called American Idol, but not because the Idol depends on America votes, if it were so, the winner wouldn't be the best singer or best package , it woul be the choice of the fans, even if the winner is or is not the best, it depends only in who they like.

Phish,
I think you got it a little wrong. Now that Obamanation ADDED 2.5 TRILLION to Bushes deficit, I hope America WILL learn from their mistakes, but I highly doubt from your commits.

America will decide, and there will be a lot of yapping about who did and who did not get voted off. Let's just hope we can VOTE OBAMA off the island (america)

Ok So Im still a little annoyed that Ju'not did not make it in after that fiasco last night. Meagan?????? please ~ they just wanted a hot blonde with tats in the mix. They NNNEEEEEEDDDDD an interesting group or no one will watch. I say they shouldve put Tatiana in there - she's cute - very misunderstood I think. She has a great voice and I hope someone else out there in musicland picks up on that. So what she's a bit dramatic....who isnt these days. Thats my 2 cents and Im stickin' with it!
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last night was a great show! for having such a weird process to get to the top 12, the wild card really did give it their all.

jesse was alright, she has a nice bluesy tone to her voice but she's just so damn annoying. last week after she performed she would not stop talking when the judges critqued her. so i'm glad she's gone.

matt was AWESOME! my second favorite performance of the night. he's got such an amazing voice, i think he could definitely be a dark horse in this competition.

personally, i don't really get megan. i mean, i can understand why people like her voice but i dont think it's strong enough to get her far. i also wish she'd stop wearing her easter dresses with that ridiculous tattoed arm, she reminds me of Carly last season when every week she'd wear something sleeveless. not many wanna see those crazy arms.

THANK GOD von smith is gone, i can't stand him! he is so creepy looking, like a mix between a gremlin and an elf or something. he was creepy to look at, and his voice was so annoying he would just scream the whole time. so glad he's gone, next!

alright jasmine honestly isn't that good. they only like her because she's cute. that's not what american idol should be. this year i feel like they're so focused on "the commercial look" and selling these people rather than praising them for their actual talent. sure she can sing better than i ever will but i just wish they wouldnt base a competition about singing off of looks.

i am so sad ricky is gone! what a nice guy with a great voice. sure that song wasn't exactly up his alley, but whatever he's still awesome. he was the ju'not of the wild card round, what a rip off!

oh tatiana, she sure has been the talk of the season. who else will there be to make fun of now that she's gone? i'll admit, beefy (have you seen her legs?!) can sing, but she's been taking waaaaaay too much of paula's pills. chill out girl, seriously she's psycho. i'm sure ryan will miss her...

NOOOOOP DOOOOOOG! favorite performance of the night! i am completely sold on anoop, i love him! i know some don't but he is so good! he's got a nice voice and a great personality. we all know he's not gonna win this competition, but it'll be fun watching him for a few weeks steal the hearts of tweens away with those delectable eyebrows. he is DEFINITELY gonna be the sanjaya of the season, minus the wacked out hair.

predictions: personally i love michael sarver, but i think he might be the michael johns of this season. he'll leave too early. danny gokey is good, but he can't keep riding on his dead wife, it's gotta end soon buddy. i still love him though. lil rounds is awesome of course and will go far (sort of reminds me of latoya? minus the olive oil ritual before every show) jasmine will go quickly as well as kris allen. michael giraud and alexis grace are totally the underdog's of the season. hopefully america won't let us down with voting and will actually vote for the good people, unlike jasmine trias season 3!