There were a few smiles and plenty of heartache as American Idol trimmed the number of contestants down to 24 semi-finalists on last night’s show. There are now 12 boys and 12 girls vying for the chance to be crowned the 7th American Idol.
There were some changes made to Hollywood week that gave the Idol hopefuls added opportunities to prove their worth, but the one thing that didn’t change was the fact that not everyone could make the list of the Top 24.
Overall, things panned out about how the producers insinuated it would. Some of the editing made it seem like the producers and/or editors are pulling for a few contestants a bit more than some of the others. By the end of the show I still had no idea who some of the Top 24 were while I was pulling for a few that didn’t make it.
One of the biggest surprises of the show was the big bounce of Josiah Leming who the judges (and the editors) seemed to be pretty hot for early in the process (despite a faux British accent). Josiah made a big blunder when he dismissed the band at his last chance audition and sang “Stand By Me” rather underwhelmingly. The judges kicked him to the curb…literally…he lives in his car.
One of the more pleasant surprises was when the judges decided not to include the Patrick Dempsey/Clay Aiken love child, Kyle Ensley. This kid should stick to the politics…he might get more votes that way.
The American Idol Top 24
The American Idol Top 12 Men
- David Archuleta, 17, Murray, Utah
- Colton Berry, 18, Staunton, Va.
- Robbie Carrico, 26, Melbourne, Fla.
- Jason Castro, 20, Rockwall, Texas
- David Cook, 25, Tulsa, Okla.
- Chikezie Eze, 22, Inglewood, Calif.
- Garrett Haley, 17, Elida, Ohio
- David Hernandez, 24, Glendale, Ariz.
- Luke Menard, 29, Crawfordsville, Ind.
- Danny Noriega, 18, Azusa, Calif.
- Jason Yeager, 28, Branson, Mo.
- Michael Johns, 29, Los Angeles by way of Australia
The American Idol Top 12 Women
- Amanda Overmyer, 23, Mulberry, Ind.
- Brooke White, 24, Van Nuys, Calif.
- Joanne Borgella, 25, Hoboken, N.J.
- Kristy Lee Cook, 24, Selma, Ore.
- Amy Davis, 25, Cedar Lake, Ind.
- Asia’h Epperson, 19, Joplin, Mo.
- Alexandrea Lushington, 17, Douglasville, Ga.
- Kady Malloy, 18, Houston
- Ramiele Malubay, 20, Miramar, Fla.
- Syesha Mercado, 21, Miami
- Alaina Whitaker, 16, Tulsa, Okla.
- Carly Smithson, San Diego by way of Dublin, Ireland
It seems like a talented bunch. A couple of people stand out in particular. I’m not going to mention any names just yet. I think I’ll wait until we narrow it down to the final 10 or 12. What do you guys think? Who’s your pick so far?
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Michael Johns – yeah, he was pretty good in his audition.
Might I suggest Kristy Lee Cook?
I was disappointed Josiah didn’t make it. I didn’t think he had a chance in hell to win the thing, but I enjoy his different sound – well until the Stand By Me fiasco.
I don’t know that I have a favorite right now, but Asia’h needs to slap her mom for spelling her name that way and she needs to find a new hair stylist. I do know that.
I think Josiah had a lot of friends until the Stand By Me thing…even though his fake British accent thing was kind of weird.
As for Asia’h…I don’t even remember how they were pronouncing that.
could i suggest Amanda overmyer
the song CAT´S SIZE BY SUZI QUATRO
Looking back at this top 24 now that the season has ended and a winner has been declared, did you anticipate that it would unfold the way it did?
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I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
I absolutely LOVED David Cook – I loved him from the auditions to Hollywood to the season end. I was a little nervous that Archuleta was going to take it in the end, but am sooo glad that David Cook did win!!
Cheers.
oh yeah i totally agree with you. cook is way better but archuleta was still good. rock on girl!!!!
I love David Archuleta
I love David Archuleta
He’s so Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love David Archuleta. He was way better than Cook. Cook was just strictly rock. David Archuleta was versatile. He could and would sing anything. He, also, had a better voice than Cook and he’s moving faster then Cook, too. David Archuleta came out with his first album, “Single”, November 11th, 2008. I bought it and it was amazing! I loved every single one of his songs on the CD. I completely wish him the best in the future. ;] (he’s so cute and talented! =D hahah.)
I love David Archuleta. He was way better than Cook. Cook was just strictly rock. David Archuleta was versatile. He could and would sing anything. He, also, had a better voice than Cook and he’s moving faster then Cook, too. David Archuleta came out with his first album, “Single”, November 11th, 2008. I bought it and it was amazing! I loved every single one of his songs on the CD. I completely wish him the best in the future. ;] (he’s so cute and talented! =D hahah.)
<3, Arianna Olson.
NO WAY cook was way better
omggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg arianna olsons my name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!god
i love david aracheleta1
hes not that awesome
archi,you swept me off my feet with ur god blessing smile. my mom is also a big fan off u,no matter what ur a winner,you have won my heart.xox huges and kisses.
I am trying to find info on Donald Broad-something. Can you help?
He was the one who had been injured and told he’d never sing again.
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i love david cook and i loved syesha
syesha was such a good singer and everyone really liked amanda but i think her singing was too loud. i still liked all of them though. i think 2008 was the best year yet. oh and by the way, this year, tim urban is SEXY!!!!