TV Review: Rock Star: Supernova Gives New Meaning to Stripped Down - Vaya Con Dios, Zayra

This week, the remaining top eight appeared to be recovering from their visit to Sin City. The group toured "The Joint", the site for the New Year's Eve Supernova concert inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, were treated to a penthouse suite, and partied heartily. This week's song selection scuffle was one of the most entertaining yet, with Toby Rand being randy and getting naked for the honor to play with Gilby Clark. Yes, talk about commitment.

The elimination show began with a different twist this week. Instead of opening with an encore, Supernova opted to debut one of their songs the group and the contestants had worked on during the previous week. Dilana was selected to front the guys in this first debut performance. Supernova plans to utilize this approach as a way to gauge crowd approval, as well as their own reactions, playing as a working group with the chosen contestant as the lead singer. Tommy Lee and the band stressed they had not picked a winner already, stating this was only a test. The song was not quite what I was expecting from the band, but Dilana did a decent job, and she looked great.

Encore this week went, once again, to the intense Ryan Star. He performed Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight" with passion and conviction, and proficiently showcased his vocal strengths.

Bottom three this week – Zayra, Patrice, and a big surprise to me, Magni.

This was a tough week – deciding the order of the contestants on the scoreboard – partly due to the fact most seemed a bit off their game. I attribute this condition to Las Vegas as well as throwing some blame on song selections. Gloria Gaynor, disco diva queen, mixed with rocker band creates a conflicting juxtaposition, like peanut butter on a cheeseburger. What will we see next, Lukas singing "Muskrat Love"?

Speaking of a conflicting mix, Supernova finally ruled that Zayra Alvarez was not the right talent to front them, and she got the Tommy hawk this week.

Ryan Star is my choice of front runner. Surprised, anyone? I watched and re-watched all of the performances; tough call this week (for me, at least). Ryan did a brilliant rendition of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight". I can imagine how very well he'd perform that one accompanying himself on piano. The guy has a great voice with excellent range. I'm also pleased to see his on-air attitude has mellowed toward his fellow contestants. Big help for him this week – no hairy hoodie – I hope he burned it, although he might consider selling it on eBay.

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