  AMERICAN IDOL I admit it, I love trashy shows.. and American idol (AI) is no exception. Although, I must admit, that it is sooooooo much better than the local talent time show we had. I watched that too, from the quarter-finals onwards. Never did bother with the heats. Same thing with AI. Only watched it from the q-finals and I am hooked!
I love this show! I don't care about backstage drama, but boy, those people can SING. Ok. let me clarify. MOST of them can sing. After yesterday's show, we are left with 6 wannabes. They are: 1) Ruben Studdard - a BIG man, with the voice of smooth velvet.
This boy can sing! A younger version of Barry WHite 2) Clay Aiken - Geeky guy. When I first saw him, I thought he wouldn't be able to sing. Heh, was blown away by his rendition of "open arms". He has proven each week that his voice is no fluke. The geekiness has won him many fans.
But sometimes a bit too drama with the facial expressions. 3) Kimberly Locke - Not your typical star. First, she's on the fleshy side. But this lady has the voice of a diva. Very soulful and her renditions are more often than not, right on the money. Dressing needs some working though.
Not much fan support. 4) Josh Gracin - The marine that never made it to Iraq. Popular with the American crowd, mainly cos he's a marine. Can do country renditions competently. But not a whole lot of talent. Getting fatter now that he's staying in that mansion with the rest of the contestants.
5) Trenyce - Another black singer (Kim is half black, half white). Very Diva. Dresses like one too. Has a good voice, although her performances aren't consistent. 6) Carmen Rasmuseen - Oh god. don't get me started on this girl.
SHE CAN'T SING! Sounds like a goat/sheep/any farm animal. The only reason why she's been here for so long is cos of fan base. Fans vote for her and always garners enough votes to stay another week. UGH UGH UGH. Americans can be sooo stupid at times.
Has this cutesy dollish face that is "in" and "commercial". 
