The show began with a good opening number, even the choreography was cool which isn't always the case.
Time for the first elimination from the Top 13. For this night only, there would be 3 bottom girls, 3 bottom guys and then the lowest vote-getter of each would be announced and the judges would pick who goes home.
Jessica, Elise & Hollie were called up first.
We got to see a highlights package of each contestant, along with Iovine's comments on the performance. Iovine: felt Elise was in trouble. Thought Hollie was fantastic. Hopes Jessica doesn't get overconfident.
Predictably considering the 3 called up, Elise was in the bottom 3 of the girls.
Heejun, Colton & Jermaine called up next
Iovine- felt the song showed off all of Heejun's flaws. Wasn't sure of Colton's song choice either. Asked if he was singing music true to him. Rock or pop? Felt Colton needs to decide. Felt that Jermaine fought with the tuning and feel of the song.
Jermaine was in the bottom 3 of the guys.
Lauren Alaina performed "Georgia peaches". She looked and sounded great. She showed a lot of polish and improvement from her time on Idol.
Erika, Skylar, Shannon were up next
Iovine- felt Erika made the song hers. Felt Shannon let her nerves get to her. Disagreed with JLo, liked Skylar's nasal tone. I can't say I even heard this nasal tone they are talking about. I'm just enamored with Skylar and her voice. She's one of my favorites.
This was a 2 out of 3 deal and Shannon & Erika found themselves filling out the chairs for the bottom 3 girls.
Phil, Jeremy, Deandre & Joshua were called up last.
Iovine- felt Joshua needs to change up his voice. Felt Deandre was a pleasant surprise. Felt Phil he may be overshadowed by the girls performances. Felt Jeremy did not deliver and will go home.
Jeremy & a mild surprise in Joshua wound up filling out the bottom 3.
Ryan immediately told Joshua & Erika that they were safe. Good! They deserve more chances to show that they belong.
Mary J Blige performed.
Jermaine & Shannon were the next 2 to be safe.
This meant that Jeremy & Elise were in the bottom 2. I can understand Jeremy but although Elise had to sing a song she didn't know well and that didn't fit her voice or style, i still don't think she belonged in the bottom.
So now it was up to the Judges and I know JLo championed Jeremy as her wildcard pick but in the end they made the right call and sent Jeremy home. I like Jeremy, he seems like a great person by all indications and people like him deserve to be successful. I hope he continues to learn and grow as an artist and I look forward to hearing more from him in the future.
No comments:
Post a Comment