What last night lacked in drama, tonight's show more than made up in spades. Tonight was Hollywood Week's infamous "group night", where those with golden tickets had to
1. Play well with others
2. Demonstrate some choreography, and
3. Sing more than 4 bars of a song.
All under pressure. With lack of sleep. And cameras in their faces at any given moment.
Group night has provided some of American Idol's most memorable ensembles. Who could forget "How Deep Is Your Love" from Season 6, with eventual runner-up Blake Lewis, Chris Sligh and two other forgettables ...sweet harmonies and 4 guys getting 'er done. Or ''The Littlest Cowboy'' and his singing comrades from Season 5 who did ''Do Wah Diddy Diddy,'' and were eventually made fun of in the spoof ''Brokenote Idol"...ouch. Would anyone tonight leave a lasting impression?
The hour got off with what is, for me, the most painful part of the entire group process: choosing partners. It's like kickball teams, Prom night and sorority rush all rolled into one, and it's painful for former wallflowers like me. Clearly, partnership is key, but certain contestants are better at pairing up with suitable folks than others. Awkward for some, and easy and comfortable like your favorite pair of slippers for others. Tatiana and Rose have trouble making that match.
In fact, the first half of tonight's show centered largely on these two ladies and the group drama they experienced, along with Bikini Girl who was in Rose's group. Meanwhile, Danny Gokey's group is feeling The Love, and Rose is frustrated, everybody is crying. And it's here when my husband pauses the TiVo and points out the simple fact that, despite it being good TV, drama does not equal The American Idol. And I search my memory to recall any parts from previous seasons where Carrie Underwood said that she "hated her group", or that David Cook broke down crying from frustration with his, or heck, even Taylor Hicks dissing a group member or -- gasp! -- turning away from a group member needing a hug after being eliminated. Folks, that's because it. didn't. happen. Whether you liked them or not, those and other American Idol winners (along with talent, of course) have maturity, class, and character, requirements for being The American Idol, but not for competing during Hollywood Week. Winners and those who shined during their seasons managed to rise above personality conflicts, sleep deprivation and cameras and succeed during group week.
Notable drops from tonight: David Osmond (tho we didn't hear him sing), Julissa Veloz, Emily Hughes (who was once again a Hot Mess, only this time she didn't get passed through), the high school class president from Utah I can't place, and Nancy Wilson, who showed us on her way out the door that she wasn't right for the part.
Notable keepers: Danny Gokey (The One To Beat IMO), Jeremy Micheal Sarver, Adam Lambert, Matt Brietzke, Jesse Langseth, Jasmine Murray, and Taylor Vaifanua, although there are others we didn't hear from. Well done.
Notable show moments: Paula's evil Red eyes (LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL) and Simon asking for a crate of Advil.
As a parting note, and I hesitate to write this since I might be held to it but if Tatiana makes it to the Top 12, I might stop watching Idol. There, I said it.
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Hi Idolmama, You and I just talked about this--now I get to officially make my comments on this fabulous blog of yours!
I am so excited to have Idol season back in full swing again, but way too much drama on last nights show! We don't need to see all of this--it mimics an over dramatic miniseries. I can only handle so many diva meltdowns in one short span of time. Speaking of divas, I am not loving this new judge. Her comments seem really staged and I still don't understand why she asked that one girl, a few weeks back after her presentation, if she what she did for her audition was done purposefully as a joke.
Talk about an awkward moment! I think her comment was staged and I did not believe for a minute that she was serious about her question.
I wish they would have spent more time highlighting some of the other group auditions instead of focusing on dysfunction of the day.
I am delighted that bikini girl is gone. I also could'nt stand another round of Simon with his sly little smile ageeing to let her through to the next round. Simon--you were so transparent!
I have a handful of favorites at this point--but of course can't remember all their names. The rocker who was in Wicked is going far in this one--he's a natural.
Karen
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