American Idol 7: Idol Ideals for the Top 20
The week is over, and so are four hopefuls’ chances at stardom. Among those remaining, we have our front-runners (like Syesha, right), surprises, letdowns, and sitting ducks. How can the first two categories keep their status? Can those in the last two categories catch up? And how does the introduction of themes affect Tyler’s strategies?
Before I begin my strategic input, I must congratulate Colton and Joanne for breaking the “two-chair curse,” which has always claimed the last guy and girl to advance to the top 24 at the top 16. Too bad they accomplished it in the wrong direction. As for Garrett and Amy, they needed to go big or go home, and they obviously didn’t go big.
If we learned anything from this week’s crop of rejects, it comes from Colton. I suggested that he try to draw away votes from his main rivals, especially Danny. However, Colton chose an Elvis song just like Danny, and while many preferred him vocally, Danny’s performance and fan base proved that Idol wasn’t big enough for both of them. The lesson: if you can be easily compared to a more popular contestant, don’t pick a song that invokes even more comparison.
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Before I begin my strategic input, I must congratulate Colton and Joanne for breaking the “two-chair curse,” which has always claimed the last guy and girl to advance to the top 24 at the top 16. Too bad they accomplished it in the wrong direction. As for Garrett and Amy, they needed to go big or go home, and they obviously didn’t go big.
If we learned anything from this week’s crop of rejects, it comes from Colton. I suggested that he try to draw away votes from his main rivals, especially Danny. However, Colton chose an Elvis song just like Danny, and while many preferred him vocally, Danny’s performance and fan base proved that Idol wasn’t big enough for both of them. The lesson: if you can be easily compared to a more popular contestant, don’t pick a song that invokes even more comparison.
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