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Did America get it right with “Idol” vote?
Did America get it right?
Well, not exactly — but close enough.
Dreams of winning the ninth “American Idol” title ended tonight for two ladies and two gentlemen — Janell Wheeler (“What About Love,” Heart), Ashley Rodriguez (“Happy” by Leona Lewis), Joe Munoz (“You and I Both,” Jason Mraz) and Tyler “70s guy” Grady (“American Woman”).
Obviously, America’s vote wasn’t based on this week’s performances alone or the judges’ commentary, or else Tim Urban, Haeley Vaughn, Lacey Brown and Alex Lambert should have been sent home. Some of their more memorable audition and Hollywood Week performances obviously carried them through to next week. If you recall, Tim Urban wasn’t even in the original Top 24, and had some real issues hitting notes during Wednesday night’s competition.
But, the four who did go home all had lackluster performances and probably wouldn’t have made it to the Top 12 anyway.
Did you get it right? Nope. Not even one. In our fun, completely unscientific poll, you told us that Haeley Vaughn, Lacey Brown, Tim Urban and Alex Lambert should have packed their bags. Hey, I think you got it right, at least.
Media Curves, a site that conducts communications research, polled 4,154 “American Idol” viewers on the Top 12 women and men. The survey predicted Rodriguez, Vaughn, Jermaine Sellers and Todrick Hall would go home. Hey, one out of four ain’t bad.
Next week, America will vote off two more ladies and two more guys, with episodes airing Tuesday (girls) and Wednesday (guys), followed by results on Thursday — all beginning at 8 p.m. EST.
Tell us what you think about the Top 20: who deserves and doesn’t deserve to be there?
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By baseballguy-1
February 26, 2010 12:01 PM | Link to this
Does it really matter who ultimately wins? Last year’s runner up has been seen everywhere over the last year; last year’s winner has been pretty much invisible.
By steve
February 26, 2010 5:08 AM | Link to this
Idol voting is becoming a joke. Urban sux. In some ways Idol is becoming a beauty contest. Example Kris Allen. Most undeserving winner since Taylor Hicks.
By steve
February 26, 2010 5:07 AM | Link to this
Idol voting is becoming a joke. Urban sux. In some ways Idol is becoming a beauty contest. Example Kris Allen. Most undeserving winner since Taylor Hicks.
By TJones
February 25, 2010 10:50 PM | Link to this
Im very shocked that they sent Ashley home. She was good enough that she deserved a second chance. How did Tim Urban stay for another week? WTH? I really believe that Alex deserved another shot because he has a great voice I just hope he can get it together for next week