3. Chris Richardson – I grew up listening to the radio in the Valley, which for a period of time in the mid-'90s could have been called No Doubt FM, so I’ve been over “Don’t Speak” about fifteen different times. But I knew if it was No Doubt night someone had to sing “Don’t Speak”, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was Chris R (when Gina was the obvious choice). I was even more surprised to find I really enjoyed it. This should have been a double bloop purely on principle, but I upgraded to a one bloop because I dug the R & B twinge, the ornamentation, the passion and the fact that he didn’t have the damn Hindu dot on his forehead like a certain platinum mentor who looked stupid when the song first broke and who will remain nameless (Gwen!). I think he botched the words near the end, and he didn’t have nearly as big a finish as the anchor spot requires, but that’s secondary to how flat-out nice it was to hear him sing this song and not want to gouge my ears out with a dooce-stained Q tip. I will never forgive KROQ for slobbing on the No Doubt knob so voraciously. (And they don’t even play her new music, fucking hypocrites! Go spin the new Panic song again, asses).
4. Blake Lewis – Is Blake a Cylon now? Is he hearing “All Along The Watchtower” in his dressing room? Because I’ve never seen him so boring, dreary or stalkerish (check the eyes, they had “giggity giggity” written all over them). The only explanation for this lapse was that he was too busy watching the BSG finale to put his usual spin on things. I don’t dig Blake bringing it tender. And I really don’t like him saying he’s covering The Cure when he so obviously sang the 311 version from the Sandler-in-Hawaii flick. That’s twice with the substandard '90s crap rock band. Let it go Blake. You go or we go. Double bloop this unfortunate Blake bullshit.
5. Haley Scarnato – I see someone got the “your gams are great” memo, 'cause Haley unleashed them on a sick world and instantly healed the populace. Her kaBAM was so good it’s almost an afterthought that her voice was so thin and pitchy (not to mention she nailed exactly zero of the big applause notes). For those who are watching the show for reasons that have nothing to do with the singing, you can put your TiVmote down. For those who are purists, you might be dipping into double-bloop territory. Good thing I’m of the former group. Idol needs her for the eye candy so she’s not going anywhere, despite having the second worst voice on the show (hi there Sanjaya, we’ll deal with you and your epic vertical follicle trainwreck in just a minute).
Article comments
1 - Kaonashi
Sanjaya did forget the words! I knew it! I knew I couldn't hear him properly during the second verse- it's because he lowered his voice to cover up that he forgot the words. HA HA HA HA HA!!!
2 - Grandpa Idol
You are missing the Jordin "spark" because she is the other tweenie draw especially since she went modern this week. She's smart, knows her music, and will make it farther than you think.
3 - Toph
You are completey nuts if you think Haley has the second worst voice on this show. Chris Sligh, Sanjaya, Phil, and just because Lakisha and Melinda are big voiced does not make them great singers. Melinda is just a back up singer!
4 - HateIdol
You are completely nuts if you think Haley DOESN'T have the second worst voice. The only great singers in the competition are Lakisha, Melinda, and Jordin. Get real!
5 - David Lane
Sanjia sucks, he needs to not!!!be on the show!!
he sucks rotten ass, he looks gay and if that freak wins the show will loose many viewers!!!
6 - billy bob
jordan sparks may be young but she has a hell of a voice. and with training like dolittle she will be just as good as dolittle.
7 - sanjaya
you have got to be kidding.i can't beleave the chicken didnt leave.the show has lost two good singers.an he is still there.this show has became a joke.you are losing people that has watch this for years.i would rather watch barney with my three year old.
ps cut that ------- hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 - Jewels
Everyone is underestimating my boy. This week he gave all of you "experts" the 'What have you'. Man I love backing the Winner. Hide and watch like we say in Texas, my boy has surprises up his young sleeve.
Man, I love to be right. Ya'll wanns put $$ on this?
9 - Jewels
Dude, I love to be right. I have to say it again. The boy did the right thing this week. HE IS the NEWS. Here is a link for anyone who has not just listened to my boy's song this week.
10 - Juls
Sanjaya should have never made it to Hollywood
11 - Jewels
Juls obviously he should have and - to think he might win this thing... can you deal? The boy has talent and I'm sick of the bashing.
12 - Jewels
At least you were more realistic than Kaonishi, you got the bottom 3 right. Listen to the boy without looking at his hair and discounting one word he felt uncomfortable singing...left out on purpose. He sounds good.
13 - bonnie and clyde
sanjaya and haley suck and should have been gone the first week. sanjaya should have stayed home!!!!!! Melinda ROCKS!
14 - Kaonashi
Oh wow, so I didn't predict it correctly just this one time. I shouldn't go to Vegas since my game is off. Seriously Jewels, is Sanjaya your grandson or something? What's with this obsession? It's unhealthy, really. And what's with all your comment spam with the videos to his performance? Last week you were spamming the comments with his church performance.
15 - Grandpa Idol
Calm down, I think Jewels is just doing a little emotional baiting out here in the bloggersphere because she can't possibly be serious about Sanjaya. Right now he is a gimmick that is working well and the voters are falling for it. I would hope that as more "talented" contestants fall by the wayside that their votes will eventually overwhelm Sanjaya's base and he will depart. I also don't like comparisons to Jon Stevens and Scott Savol because they could actually sing.
16 - Tootsie
Grandpa idol is right,at least i hope he is. Sanjaya is a gimmick. How can anyone think the Sanjaya can sing better than Sundance Head. If that isnt for more viewers, well lets just say it will loose alot more viewers if he wins. The guy justs cannot sing
17 - Music Producer
Sanjaya???
C'mon on man, This dude can't even hold a note Dog!
Im at a loss for words dog, he's just there because of his teenie bopper fans that think he's cute? Comon Dog! His fans wouldn't know a real singer even if they were one man. Parrents, C'mon man these kids need to listen with there eye's closed or somthing man! The show is about Great! Not good Singers Dog! So we all need to get real man, let's judge these singers on there singing abilitys dog! The show might not go on if you people don't get real man, so let's get the show back on track man. It's a SINGING competition dog, not a popularity or cuteness contest/show man. IT'S A SINGING COMPETITION/SHOW DOG'S!!!!!!
18 - Sow Viewer
Sanjayj???
C'Mon man this dude can't even hold a note dog! He's only on the show because of his teenie bopper fans dog's. these fans wouldnt know a real singer even if thet were one man. Parrents, have your kid's close there eye's when they view the show dog! we need to get real and select great singers not just good singers dog. This is a singing compitition man, not a popularity compitition dog. so lets select the great singers! you have already sent two great singers home man, Not Good man.
19 - Kaonashi
Grandpa- You are right. She is not worth getting in a huff over, and definitely neither is Sanjaya. He sure is a gimmick that AI is milking for all its worth. They know that he's not going to win, but by jove they're using him for the ratings.
20 - cnina1234
American Idol should take a look at what is going on. I am on the verge of stop watching the show and several of my friends also agree. This is a mockery with Sanjia. This really teaches our impressionable children a lesson doesn't it. Many will pushed by their parents into situations that can become devasting when they are older. If AI were to change the voting format, possibly we could get rid of a lot of the foolish voting
being done. Only 1 vote per candidate should be allowed from each phone. this too would give a more accurate account of how many of truly watching. If this farce continues, I will switch to other channels and forget about this mess.
21 - beca
omg u guys r retarded!!! i loved sanjia....but the song by arosmith was bad.
he is cute too!