![]() ![]() The cuts are happening quick as we go from ten to seven to five to one American Idol. ![]() Next week, "American Idol" goes live from coast-to-coast as it shifts to one night a week, Sundays at 8 p.m. At least someone is making sure the real America is represented on this show. Instead, Jurnee and Vox, both LGBTQ people of color, had to be saved by the judges to move on to the next round. While both delivered show-stopping performances this week, neither was voted into the top 10. And all of those were either people of color, members of the LGBTQ community or both. Jurnee and Ada Vox have become fan favorites during this season of American Idol. It was up to the judges to sprinkle some diversity into the Top 10 with their choices. Sure, Michael is an amazing performer, but so is Dennis Lorenzo and Jurnee and Ada Vox. I have to point out that America put through exactly one person of color in Michael J. Once again, the judges are determined to make Michelle happen, so I'm just going to start calling her "fetch." She just doesn't have the voice for this show. Last night, Mara faltered but she had a great night tonight and many other nights before, which could help her.įinally, it was time for the judges to make their picks and it was good news for Jurnee and Dennis. If they follow my lead based on tonight's performances we'll be saying goodbye to Garrett, Marcio, Jonny and Michelle. That left three slots available for the remaining seven contestants. 'American Idol' Fifth Judge: One Performance Is So Mind-Blowing Katy Perry Throws a ChairĪfter America put through Gabby, Maddie, Michael, Catie, Cade and Caleb, the judges countered by instantly sending Ada into the Top 10 as well. Otherwise, they'll get ranked per usual and we'll see where my Top 10 emerges. For tonight, as Ryan Seacrest gave the contestants their results before they sang, I'm going to tag America's six choices for the Top 10 with their regular listing. I've got this.įair warning, since I'm safe at home, I'm probably going to be a little harsher than my colleagues Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. And I've spent the last sixteen years analyzing and critiquing reality competition shows for various media publications. I had a lot more energy in my younger years. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, as well as a gymnast, writer and cartoonist. During this time, I was also a member of the St. Well, I spent nearly a decade of my life sweating and bleeding to the music as a dancer, performing with the St.Louis Ballet Company. With only three judges, you stand as the fourth, as your votes will certainly have a lot to say about who wins. This included three singers I had in my personal Top 7. In fact, every single choice the judges made represented either a non-white ethnicity or the LGBTQ community, or both. Thankfully, this week gave the judges four choices to fill out that Top 10 and they did the work that America refused by recognizing the greatness of the remaining contestants regardless of their orientation or skin color. ![]() 'American Idol' Fifth Judge: Katy Perry Fangirls Over Contestant So Hard She Asks for Lock of Hair ![]()
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