With the duos out of the way, it's back to the seven singles (three duos and one solo). After rehearsals with Steve, it was time to perform for the judges. From that group, only one pairing went through together, Ryan (Larkins) & Avalon (Peacock) although they were given notice that they could still be split. I’ll tell you what. These two sounded like they’ve been performing together for years not hours and will give everyone else a good run for their money so they get my vote to stay together. Here are the other eight (between singles that were kept and duos that were split during Callback) that are left unpaired by the end of the night:
- Abby Fender
- Brandon Green
- Holly Johnson
- Jonathon Cox
- Kassie Miller
- Keeira Lyn Ford
- Matt Boggs
- Memarie Gayle
They all have good chops and it will be up to the judges as to who will end up together. I have faith in their judgement. Remember, that’s what happened with Caitlin & Will last season.
So. Twenty voices. Five permanent duos and five to put together. That’s how the two-hour premiere episode went down. I can’t wait ‘til next week’s show. The Top Five original duet partners will sing and two will be sent packing. We’ll find out the fate of those still not paired up. With all the opening/callback business out of the way, we can settle in to the format of each weekly show and start cheering our favorites onto victory. See ya then.
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1 - Tashina
I think Jamie & Keeira should have been kept together...they were awesome for just meeting that day in the singles room!
2 - tink
Right, Tashina. Especially because they were together for such a short period of time!
It'll be interesting to see how the judges pair them. I seem to remember that last year Caitlyn & Will both had several partners after being split from the ones they came with.
I'd like to hear what you think about how they're paired up this coming Saturday.
3 - joseph
And Jamie and Keeira were both beautiful....looked good together and could have gone far; fun personalities!
4 - can you duet fan
I agree & also think leith & matt should have stayed as a couple too!
5 - tink
Hi Joseph and CYD fan!
I think you both have good points, although I must say that I think Keeira and Matt have a certain spark when performing together.
So...then, what do you think about the new duos we have left?
6 - Diana
I am actually a first time viewer as of tonight (7/7/09) and I am actually appalled that the judges even question the talent of the last couple that performed. They greatly out performed the other singers, hands down. They have talent, good harmonies and are both down-to-earth personalities. The only reason I can imagine for their negativity to this couple is the fact that they are racist... and this makes me extremely disgusted. I understand it is country... but being from an interracial couple, this makes me ill.
7 - tink
Hi Diana and thank you for writing in.
I agree with you that they are both talented. However, the contest is to find the best duo, not solo act. And as Matt himself said, they are both lead singers. Considering that fact, they were both fighting to be leads which can only result in their harmonies not blending well. I stand by my comment that they need to get into a groove as a singing partnership.
I've looked back over my notes and re-read my review. I don't understand why you are saying the judges were being negative. I even watched the show again, but didn't see one negative response to Matt & Keeira's performance. I thought the judges were quite encouraging and had they not liked them to some extent, the pair surely would have been let go that night.
I am left confused by your comment and it's inflamatory accusation of racism, made without knowing the parties involved or having proof of fact. If there was a problem regarding racism, wouldn't they just kept Matt or Keeira, or both of them, off of the show? You see, since you didn't mention any names, I'm not sure as to which of the two you felt was being abused. And I would hate to assume incorrectly as to whom it is you are talking about.
8 - joseph
I still think that the connection between Jamie and Keeira was much better than Matt & Keeira and Keeira even eluded in one of her comments that everything had to be Matt's way...no connection felt there. Jamie & Keeira were awesome for just meeting and would have gotten great if kept together, in my opinion. I think one certain judge was hard on girl duos...
9 - tink
Well, don't be shy now Joseph. C'mon. Which judge did you think was being harsh and what happened that led you to think that way?
I'm trying to think back to the beginning and nothing is coming to mind. Let us know!!