Have you picked your ‘Idol’ favorites yet?
By Nadine Kam
American Idol
Jason Castro photographed looking much more polished than laidback as he did two nights ago during the men’s night of competition.
After a two-day marathon of watching the “American Idol” top 24, to me they could narrow the field to about 8 already. I hope Jason Castro stays a long time.
There’s been news stories run about the unfair advantage of some of the singers who have worked as pros, who have done tours and recordings, but I don’t think that will have any bearing on the final result. They didn’t make it “in the real world” the first time for the same reasons they won’t make it to the end on “AI,” whether it’s wrong material or sound or lack of charisma.
Top girls for me are Alexandrea Lushington and Syesha Mercado, but Jason’s a breath of fresh air, like Blake Lewis last season.
A lot of Jason’s fans are saying he looks like John Travolta. I don’t see it, unless they’re talking about his goofy wide smile.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:34 am
This is the strongest group of men since this thing started. Hard for me to pick a clear favorite, but that young kid David Archuleta has a big voice and is very polished.
My favorite girl is Ramiele Malubay. That girl can sing and looks very natural on stage. I think the filipino community will back her well into the top 12.
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 am
I TOTALLY think Jason looks like John Travolta! When I was watching AI and he was performing, I texted my girlfriend exactly that! Too funny… I hope he stays around a while too. Definitely one of my favorites. I also dig Michael Johns and Ramiele