Wednesday, February 22, 2012

American Idol - Deciding the Top 24

Tonight's show had the judges trying to get the Idols from 42 contestants down to the Top 24. This is a tough night where we some a lot of favorites make it while others get sent home at the last moment. Heartbreaking for sure, even dream breaking for some as some contestants inevitably question trying to achieve their dream. At least through Idol.

Jen Hirsh & Creighton Fraker made it into the Top 24. Deservedly so.
I was shocked that Lauren Gray didn't make it. This girl certainly has the voice, hopefully she can raise her confidence to the level of her talent. I hope she comes back next season.
It was a no-brainer to see Joshua Ledet make it.
We were then shown singers for the first time who didn't make it. We were seeing them now as they were sent home? That's just rude, they should've gotten a little TV time at least considering they were good enough to get this far. It would've been nice for their families to see and maybe to help inspire them as well.
Haley Johnsen made it but unfortunately Neco Starr was a no.
One of my favorites Elise Testone made it in. So did Reed Grimm.
Erika Van Pelt stumbled in her last performance but got a yes. As did Chelsea Sorrell and Baylie Brown.
The over-confident Richie Law got sent home but his former group-night mate Heejun Han got a yes.
16 year old Jessica Sanchez impressed me with the segment on how she wants to make ti so she can support her family who have supported her dream. That's a mature and noble reason for wanting to make it. She'll get her chance, she made it.
Phil Phillips got a yes, as did Colton Dixon who stood up for sis during his dedication to her at his last performance.
Despite her overbearing mom, Brielle Von Hugel got a yes.
An emotional Adam Brock was before the judges telling them how much music means to him. But we'll have to wait till tomorrow for the decision! C'mon now, how can they send him home? I predict he's in.

That ended the evening, it continues tomorrow as we'll find out who the entire Top 24 is!

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