Looking Forward to the Wildcards

I forgot to mention in last night’s post that I knew Scott was going through. With all due respect, he’s just not that good of a singer. He’s supposedly better with a keyboard but I wasn’t all that impressed with his clip from Hollywood singing Daughtry’s Home.
Of course I am relieved that Lil and Jorge went through. And disappointed that Felicia didn’t make it.

Now, on to the fun. Finally we had some real – as opposed to fake – drama with the judges’ selections for the sing-off tomorrow night. I guess the info (from an interview with Simon) that it was going to be nine and they could come from Hollywood turned out to be inaccurate. Oh, well, sorry Jamar and David Osmond. Too bad for us.

Well, here’s my breakdown on each of the callbacks:
Von – mediocre at best, not sure why he got another chance and I will be disappointed if the judges put him through
Jasmine – has the “package” as Kara would say but her stunning looks and precocious poise belie a lack of self-confidence. She didn’t perform well but if she does, she could go through
Ricky B. – “forgettable” as Simon would say because I just don’t remember much about him other than the judges seemed to like him for reasons I couldn't fathom
Megan – Simon seems to have a crush on her. Another “package” but not sure if she’s a good enough singer. However, can anybody say “Kristy Lee Cook” or “I’ll-Just-Take-Off-More-Clothes-Each-Week Haley Scarnato”?
Tatiana – she’s back and apparently will bring her complete package of DSM codes with her. I know most people are turned off by her. But based on her performance alone, she deserved another shot.
Matt – has to bring the Ray Charles thing. If he does, he probably goes through
Jesse – I like her. Plain and simple. So I hope she gets through.
Anoop – Diandra was going to leave the show forever if he didn’t get picked. (I saw her throw her favorite band under the bus for a year when she was angry at them, so I know she was serious.) He deserved a second chance more than any of the others and I think he’s got a real shot at the final 12.

No predictions on who makes it. Most of them just didn’t bring it on their first chance and that’s why they didn’t go through when less talented people did. Is there a Clay Aiken or Jennifer Hudson in the group? But if there is, then, as Randy would say, they “have to be in it to win it!” (Sheesh, did I just say that?)

As an unrelated but relevant aside, I’m writing this while listening to the new U2 CD and I am really digging it. Sorry Coldplay fans (including me) and thank you for keep the throne warm but the Best Band in the World wants their seat back.