Embarrassing Idol Moments

Another four of the aspiring idol contestants failed to appeal the voting public in the latest American Idol episodes. These included Alaina Whitaker, Jason, Yeager, Robbie Carrico and Alexandra Lushington.

Whitaker considered the cut to be so embarrassing but was assured by judge Paula Abdul of her talent. Although she was Jackson’s favorite, he commented the song did not fit her as she displayed a lack of confidence and uncomfortable on the stage.

Simon Cowel commented on Yaiger’s performance as not to stand out in the crowd. Simon also saw the superficiality of Carrico’s rocker performance when he sang Hot Blooded.

Among the judge favourite included Archuleta, who sang a soulful cover of Imagine and Brooke White, 24, for her bare-bones performance of You're So Vain.

If it’s blonde, it must be Carrie!

Simon Cowell predicted during the American Idol competition that Carrie Underwood would win and that she would outsell all of Idol's previous winners. Simon was right. Carrie’s debut album, Some Hearts, is the biggest-selling American Idol album to date, selling more than 6 million records in the U.S. alone. Her debut CD, Some Hearts, released in 2005, has been the best-selling female country album of 2005, 2006 and 2007. Carrie hit #1 with every single she has released to date, and has won two Grammys as well as a host of trophies from the AMA, ACM, CMA, People’s Choice and Billboard, among many others.　In October 2007, Carrie’s self titled album Carnival Ride has again catapulted to success selling like hot potatoes across the globe.
At present Carrie Underwood has current rumored romance with the NFL quarterback Tony Romo and now Gossip Girl hunk Chace Crawford.

Top 12 Guy Idols Season 7

The first battle of the 24 Top Idol began. Below are the top 12 idol guys.

David Cook -- "So Happy Together," rock style.
Robbie Carrico -- "One is the Loneliest Number"
David Archuleta -- "Shop Around." Very nice and shows complete performance level.
Jason Castro -- "What a Day for Daydream," shows talents on guitar.
Michael Johns -- "Light My Fire."

Middle ground:

David Hernandez -- "Midnight Hour," with an interesting gospel start.
Chikezie Eze -- "I Love You More Today Than Yesterday"
Colton Berry -- "Suspicious Minds,"
Jason Yaeger -- "Moon River," a bit boring but shows good voice.
Borderline disastrous:
Danny Noriega -- "Jailhouse Rock," which Simon calls "grotesque."
Luke Menard -- "Everybody's Talkin'
Garett Haley -- "Breaking Up is Hard to Do."

Top 12 lady Idols Season 7

Top Performances

Alexandrea Lushington -- "Spinning Wheel." In pink hightops. Fierce.
Asia'h Epperson -- "Piece of My Heart." So good I can forgive the apostrophe h.
Ramiele Malubay -- "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me." Effortless and cute (thought what's with the Project Runway Christian hair)
Syesha Mercado -- "Tobacco Road," though she's like the female Robbie Carrico. Too rehearsed, inauthentic.

Middle Ground

Joanne Borgella -- "I Say a Little Prayer for You." Maybe it's just because this song makes me happy?
Alaina Whitaker -- "I Love You More Today Than Yesterday." God, she's wholesome and happy.
Carly Smithson -- "Song I Don't Know" (ha!). Don't believe the hype?
Amanda Overmeyer -- "Baby Please Don't Go." Not exactly singing, but badass.

Middle Ground

Kristy Lee Cook -- "Rescue Me." Safe choice, easy song.
Amy Davis -- She's pretty, but her "Where the Boys Are," is OFF.
Brooke White -- "So Happy Together," which makes Simon thinks he's in a commercial for "washing up liquid" in the 60s.
Kady Malloy -- "Groovy Kind of Love," which ages her up way too far.

David Archuleta reveals his secret

During the audition David was humble enough to admit that he is tone deaf. Despite this special condition, he was able to deliver his audition piece very well impressing all three judges.

I agree to Simon that David has a lot potential in the competition. Given his innocent looks,humble but talented presence and heart-warming performances, David could surely win the hearts of many specially the younger masses. It would not be surprising to see him continue to survive each round with the overwhelming support.

Given the progress variations of the competition, David may have to adapt to certain elements in the competition and bring on new styles and capabilities in order to prove that he can be a total performer. If he does this, he could win this competition. I can contend to saying that he can be at the top 3 of this competition.

Ramielle Malubay slapped on the face

When American Idol contestant Ramiele Malubay made it to the top 24. She did not believe it that she slapped herself to check out whether it was really true. Ramiele is another Filipino-bloodied American idol contestant whose parents migrated to the US for a greener pasture.

Ramiele's position as one of the finalists came out as a surprise to many as Simon did not show his all confidence to the young petite during her audition. I believed that her being able to stay for a few more weeks in American Idol mean two things. First, is the strategy of the whole production to diversify a wider range of voters and audience and that would include Filipinos who already represent a good amount of minority in the US. This means also that Ramiele's stay is highly based on the fellow Filipinos who may have not really admired her singing prowess but on the theory of identification. Malubay is surely a favorite among Fil-Ams living in the United States. I for one do not believe she can make it to the top 6 but I am hoping this contestant the luck and the vote as well as the consistency in her performances.

She wanted to become an American idol to represent Asians in the US. This maybe her ticket to progressing into the competition. She knows that majority of her votes would come from Asians who would love to have an Asian looking idol for America. The sustaining power of their votes however are yet to come.