Let's say goodbye to Didi Benami. Didi outlasted Tim and Katie, who stood for a second week in their 2nd and 3rd to last positions while Didi jumped both of them to be eliminated (well, at least she won something). Didi regressed week to week, only really having one good performance since Hollywood. She got very theatrical for a 2nd week in a row and that did her in. Tim and Katie managed to sneak by one more week. (BTW, I laugh at people who think VFTW is keeping Tim in, as if young girls needed a reason to vote for a good looking 19 year old.)
The theme this week was R&B soul night with Usher as the mentor. Not a bad night for the most part. Usher was not a bad mentor although he was a bit over the top at times. (He looks like he is posing for a picture at all times with the leaning back and the huge smile.) Idol also introduced the backstage cam, which gave us awkward moments with girls crying, which idol needed more of I guess.
I thought Michael Lynche won the week. It was strange, I didn't like his song choice (I thought it was dull) but he really pulled it off. He is in that zone where he ranges from good to very good (which Crystal is the only other contestant in right now). The judges were incredibly complimentary in their comments and they painted him as a strong contender.
My other two favorite performances of the night were Lee and Andrew. Lee was very strong, with Simon telling him that he might look back at tonight as the "most important night of his life", definitely a huge compliment. And Andrew was back! He sang "Forever" by Chris Brown and he just nailed it, just playing and singing and leaving all his nervousness behind, which was so wonderful to see. (Anyone else think he sounds like Jose Feliciano? I want him to break out "Light my Fire" played in that style.)
And then there was Crystal. She was good, not blow away by any means but good. Her surprise was playing the piano and singing without a guitar. I wasn't blown away - I really think she should not have said there was a surprise because this wasn't a particularly great surprise and probably would have been received better if it just came out of the blue. Simon said something true, she shouldn't try to diversify too much, she has been great performing in her style, why change?
As for the others, Aaron and Casey were ok, and Katie and Tim were Katie and Tim. Siobhan was disappointing by her standards and is in danger of falling to the trailing pack and away from Crystal, Lee and Michael. I think with her less may be more, and she should drop the screaming and be a little more understated next week.
Next week is songs from the Lennon / McCartney songbook for the 3rd time (they did it for 2 weeks two years ago). The mentor has yet to be announced. I think it's a great fit for this group (it would probably be for any group when you think about it). See you next Tuesday.
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