performances are better the second-time around….

Monday flashbacks...

… at least that’s true for the male contestants of Idol. The guys brought it down. They sung, swerved, delivered and it’s all yours.

During the start of the show, the ever nicely done Ryan has to mention the colossal responsibility of the audience to votes, and to go over those who experience first hand the anguish brought by it. And they showed them looking at their worst during their performances, just so the audiences’ verdict would be reimbursed.



Those who are last will be first. And so Mario Vasquez (Ryan’s right it’s Vas-kwez) affectedly gave another performance that is no way different than his previous one. Except maybe the shoes he stole from Snow White’s dwarfs. He loves music alright, but I don’t think it loves him as much. If it’s all audio, I would have judged him as a screaming faggot…

Verdict: Mediocre



My boy, Anwar, gave Marvin Gaye a run for his money in his version of What’s Going On. And he’s starting to acquire some style, clothing wise. I love the outfit! And the hair can be best described in the words of Sunsilk’s tagline: paganda ng paganda.

Verdict: Better



Joseph is a different story; he should runaway after that mediocre performance of Marvin’s Let’s Stay Together. He looked so scared and stiff at the same time. Plus, he reminds me of a TV actor from the show where the characters don’t get no pee break (last clue: it’s also a FOX show). I totally agree with Simon, and I think he’ll do very well in Vegas. After that performance he’s no way staying together with these guys…

Verdict: Mediocre



Get ready Arnold, David is back! This time his singing All is fair in love. Fortunately, there was no blood involve with his performance, however, it was still bloody crappy. And what the hell is wrong with this boy? Everyone’s starting to dress up but his left with some rubbish pair of baggy shirt and jeans? I thought predators don’t wear no clothes?

Verdict: Mediocre



Constantine (not the claptrap movie) gave another cute-cutey performance. He’s not that great but he’s way too charming for TV. Our judgments are impaired (as if they never were). If I’m America (the one Ryan always make mention of “Okay, America it’s time to vote”), despite of the fact that I barely understood what he sung, I’d probably vote for him still.

Verdict: Okay



After the beauty, here comes the beast, and I hate to admit this, but Scott did quite well. He started really, really good, but when he screeched somewhere in the middle, he looked like a pig running out of breath. He no longer looks like a loser alright, instead a FAT Joe wannabee who’ll probably be sent home this Wednesday or next week..

Verdict: Okay



Now I know why I find Travis very good-looking, and the reason will remain to me alone. However, I can disclose the fact that I was surprised that he can do such moves. There’s a little Usher in him alright, and I’m liking it. Though the vocals were not that great, it was understandable, he’s nervous both for his singing and dancing, but he need not to be. You go prince!

Verdict: Good



If Whitney was watching, I don’t think she’ll be happy with what Simon said. Nikko is definitely better looking than substance veteran Bobby Brown. And man, he’d definitely qualify for the Olympics with all the vocal gymnastics he do (how lame!). Can’t wait what more he has in store… let’s get it on!

Verdict: Better



Anthony Callea don’t qualify for American idol (cuz he’s Australian) that’s why Anthony Federov adapted his version of I want to know what love is and dropped the bomb (does it sound enuf like Randy’s?). I would have to agree with Simon though, the pants was so, how does Hogwart’s people call it, ah, ridiculous! Now he can be compared to Clay. But there are three things he must lose before he can move closer to his level: the pants, the glasses and the fat! Maybe he’d better stop eating Chinese… who gets stuffed from Chinese food?

Verdict: Better



Did they save the best for last? Absolutely! Bo Bice rocked the house down with tied on Whitman post (if that is the title). He’s clearly making a statement: “I’m not a cutey like Constantine---- but I can rock better!” This man’s full of surprises, maybe it’s all in his beer belly. Lose it Bo!

Verdict: Best


Who might be expelled?
David or Constantine

Who should be expelled?
Joseph and David

Who will be expelled?
Joseph and Scott

Tuesday recalled


It was ladies’ night and the feeling was definitely right…. Until Aloha Mischeaux sung a song nobody dares to sing. Not because it’s bad but because it’s one tough act to pull through, Alicia Keys’ You don’t Know my name. I’m with Simon all the way, when he said that it seemed affected. So I guess those who were last will really be first, and those who are first will really be last, just like Mario. And she said she love chicken wings? Give her a lot so she can fly her way out of here…

Verdict: Okay



The first time Lindsay opened her mouth, I was scared. Try to think about is not something I ever imagined her singing. It was okay but that dress, she looked like 5 months away. And I would have to agree with Simon, again, last week, she’s the one who’s name I forgot from all the girl contestants which sucks cuz I do like her but she seems to be anything but noteworthy.

Verdict: Mediocre



Correct me if I’m wrong, but ain’t Diana Degarmo the runner-up last year? Nobody told me you could come back again if you lose the first time. Oh, it’s Jessica Sierra. How uncanny, she looks like Diana and she sang A Broken Wing, only not as good. But she resembles Ms. Piggy more than Diana does. And I disagree with Paula for saying that she made it her own! And so with Simon, she almost screeched on the last part before that final note. Good thing she didn’t. Were they both in drugs? I think they both were just like Jessica.

Verdict: Good



I never thought there will come a time when Mikhaila will voluntarily shut-up and actually do nothing but sing. And she did it for almost 2 minutes and never talked before she left. However, I still find her irritating, it’s more of her adult-looking face or simply her eyebrows. Oh, god Bless the Child!

Verdict: Better



When the light goes down will probably be Celina's theme song this Wednesday after showing such an improvement from last week. And what’s with her and fame? She said all she wants from fame, is the perks of having designers make you clothes. Now I know why she’s anorexic, honey, you're on the wrong show! This ain’t America’s Next Top Model!

Verdict: Mediocre



Nadia, Nadia, Nadia she never fails to confirm my reservations about her. Her weakness as a singer is totally evident. Randy said it himself. And I don’t know what the hell she took but it must be something really hard for her to take My Love Does it good, if that’s even the title of that crappy song.

Verdict: Mediocre



Okay, reports are coming in that might confirm Amanda's being a Filipina. God I hope she is. I was really shocked that she sang a Gloria Estefan song! This one certainly didn’t sound like Diana’s version and she did a terrific job. She no longer sounded like Jessica Simpson and I do hope she reaches the final twelve.

Verdict: Best



The kid who never fails to try to disguise himself as an adult but always fail miserably in doing so is back and this time Janay's singing no Newlywed song. Instead, she’s singing Blue Cantrell’s hit or maybe only hit will be more proper. She looked too pacutish and her stomach is so scary. She did mess up, she gotta hit em’ up!

Verdict: Bad



When I saw that Carrie was wearing a pair of blue denims I knew that she’s gonna try something upbeat, I wasn’t completely psyched about it but I don’t think it was bad. She did seem a little awkward but she still managed to take out a piece of my heart. I’m still with you, farm girl!

Verdict: Good (live with it!)



Don’t they ever learn? How many times do these Idols need to be reminded not to take any Alicia Keys’ song? I love Vonzell but that song (which I love so dearly) should better be left alone. It was overcooked and like what they say, too much of a good thing is a lot (isn’t that right?). So better go back to the simply lovely you, but you still rock!

Verdict: Better

Just, before I end this one, How many times does America need to be reminded how to text????????????????????

Who might be expelled?
Lindsay or Nadia

Who should be expelled?
Janay and Celina

Who will be expelled?
Janay and Celina

Thursday Reckoning



America have finally learned how to properly use the SMS on their phones, and cast their votes. The result show will be brief and straightforward maybe because a lot of people said that Ryan was mean to the contestants, the way he announced their status. This time he really was straight to the point, and as expected Celina did got it. She’s totally pretty but it was really just a weak performance.



Just when you thought that there’ll be not much shock, man, you are so wrong. The moment Ryan told Janay she’s safe I instantly knew that America made another stupid decision. The choice is between Aloha and Vonzell. I was definitely routing for Vonzell but I felt sorry for Aloha when she got the boot, cuz like what the judges say, she doesn’t deserve to be oust this early. A couple of people did far worse than she did. It’s unfortunate, truly. But I saw it coming, she’s like this season’s Jennifer Hudson. Great voice and a good performer but the people just don’t like them as much. The moment she made that terrible song choice, she was definitely gone. Which truly reflects how stupid the semifinals is this season. There’s no room for Wildcards, and you know you can’t trust America to get everything right!



The boys is a different story. Despite the fact that I hate Scott, it was definitely not yet his time. I was really scared though when Danny tried to make some square with his necklace and pointed at the sky. I felt as if he might be calling their mothership to get him off the stage and to punish all those Americans who didn’t vote for him. Poor Danny. Good thing Joseph accepted it pretty well. He had it coming.

Hai... idol life.... doesn't get any more upsetting than this....