So for the past few seasons, Sunny and I have really gotten into American Idol. After all the audition episodes, we’ve really been looking forward to the real competition starting. Last night, the top 12 guys competed in the first “live” performances of the season.
My summary of their performances: ugh…
Previous male performers like Chris Daughtry, Bo Bice & Clay Aiken have set the bar pretty high for me. This year’s guys warbled their way to the worst opening night in American Idol history. Even last year’s mediocre winner Taylor Hicks could sing circles around this crop of boy band wannabes. What’s with dude taking his shoes off? What’s with the guy with the Sideshow Bob hair? (And what was up with Simon and Ryan’s awkward “sweetheart” conversation?) Simon hit the nail on the head all night long: these guys were terrible. You know it’s bad when Beat Box Boy has the night’s best performance.
My prediction: little Sanjaya gets sent packing this week. Here’s hoping the girls tonight are a lot better. If not, I may have to bow out of this season.
Your thoughts?
already & not yet 
Last night’s performances were so terrible! I cannot believe that I actually wasted my time in watching them. I am hoping that the girls will do much better tonight. If not, I might not want to continue watching the season.I like how Abby Kate calls the show “crazy”. Last night was totally crazy!
Guys, Tori and I thought the same thing. I’m not a huge fan of the show, but we thought we would give it a spin last night. I don’t think I even watched one episode last season, and if last night was any indication of this year’s talent, then I may join Jason in sitting this year out as well!I can’t help but wonder if there was something wrong with the monitors and that maybe they couldn’t hear themselves singing. Who knows?
You’re right, guys. I don’t know what it was, but last night was rough. The girls usually do pretty well, so I’m holding out hope for tonight’s episode. But we’ll see.At least we have a new LOST to look forward to tonight!
I haven’t watched Idol in years. My estimate is at least 3.I have, however, been watching the “Grease, You’re the One That I Want” on Sunday nights. Its just like Idol, but they’re trying out for Danny and Sandy on the new release for broadway. I just knew it was going to be horrible, but we’ve gotten into it.
Jamey and I are out. The girls were better, but not much.
I thought the girls were much better as a whole. But there were definitely some weak performances. Stephanie, the girl that went first and the girl that sang last (I forget her name) were by far the best. They should just cut everybody now and let those two duke it out for a couple weeks.I’m going to give it a few more weeks, but if it doesn’t improve, I may have to bail.24, on the other hand, has been a pleasant surprise so far. But I rolled my eyes at the end of last week’s episode when President Logan made his appearance. The jury’s still out.
It’s crazy that this week is a three-nighter. I know that happens every season, but since we’re not impressed this year, seems a little bit over the top.
I know what you mean, Jamey. I feel the same way. It’s like AI overkill.