Wagering is discouraged
In six seasons of American Idol, this could be the toughest semifinal. Melinda Doolittle made it clear Tuesday night that she should be there next week, but Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis finished neck and neck. They might have drained votes from Doolittle because fans were concerned with who gets the second final spot. Even Simon wimped out on picking the final matchup. This thing has all the clarity of the St. Johns in summer.
It’s not hard to believe she’s 17: Sparks was praised 5.46 times a week this season for having a great set of pipes for her age. She kept it up with "Wishing on a Star," but by the time she did "She Works Hard for the Money," her voice was too tired to pop the low notes. She also was less than enthusiastic about Simon’s song choice for her, and then she argued with him at the end of the show when he didn’t like her song choice. Ask Chris Sligh how that turns out.
Saddest striptease since Jamie Lee Curtis in "True Lies": Doolittle seemed to fear her jacket would wrinkle as she daintily dropped it on "I’m a Woman." But her sass was perfect for her second take on the song this season. She also supplied a great gritty growl on "Nutbush City Limits."
He’s got your back: Lewis finished strong with Robin Thicke’s "When I Get You Alone," restraining his beatboxing to a few choice notes. Simon gave him a great critique, possibly enough to get into the final. But in Lewis’ mind, the high had to be returning to Washington state for a hero’s welcome that included … working the mic for Sir Mix-A-Lot on "Baby Got Back." Wish I could have seen the mayor’s face.
Cowellism of the night: "You can’t say it was fantastic." That was Simon telling fans what they should think about Lewis’ opener. And we thought Cowell’s mouth and his saddlebag pecs were the biggest things on him. Dude, you’re arguing with the people who write your check. Besides Coke, I mean.
Most likely to go home: Sparks. Yeah Randy, live with it.
Should be most likely to go home: The backing band and singers. The singers were a flat-noted distraction on Lewis’ "Roxanne," and I haven’t heard horns that shrill since Connie Corleone’s wedding reception in "The Godfather."
John Timpe/The Times-Union
It’s not hard to believe she’s 17: Sparks was praised 5.46 times a week this season for having a great set of pipes for her age. She kept it up with "Wishing on a Star," but by the time she did "She Works Hard for the Money," her voice was too tired to pop the low notes. She also was less than enthusiastic about Simon’s song choice for her, and then she argued with him at the end of the show when he didn’t like her song choice. Ask Chris Sligh how that turns out.
Saddest striptease since Jamie Lee Curtis in "True Lies": Doolittle seemed to fear her jacket would wrinkle as she daintily dropped it on "I’m a Woman." But her sass was perfect for her second take on the song this season. She also supplied a great gritty growl on "Nutbush City Limits."
He’s got your back: Lewis finished strong with Robin Thicke’s "When I Get You Alone," restraining his beatboxing to a few choice notes. Simon gave him a great critique, possibly enough to get into the final. But in Lewis’ mind, the high had to be returning to Washington state for a hero’s welcome that included … working the mic for Sir Mix-A-Lot on "Baby Got Back." Wish I could have seen the mayor’s face.
Cowellism of the night: "You can’t say it was fantastic." That was Simon telling fans what they should think about Lewis’ opener. And we thought Cowell’s mouth and his saddlebag pecs were the biggest things on him. Dude, you’re arguing with the people who write your check. Besides Coke, I mean.
Most likely to go home: Sparks. Yeah Randy, live with it.
Should be most likely to go home: The backing band and singers. The singers were a flat-noted distraction on Lewis’ "Roxanne," and I haven’t heard horns that shrill since Connie Corleone’s wedding reception in "The Godfather."
John Timpe/The Times-Union
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