Idol Final 7

I could post about what kept me awake in the middle of the night, and I may do that later. But for now, before I look at anything else online today, I'm posting my "Final 7" thoughts on Idol, along with my prediction for tonight's results show.

The theme: 70's dance music

Constantine picked a Bee Gees tune - Lights on Broadway. I thought his performance was OK but nothing special. I was so distracted by the fact that he was wearing eye makeup, and his hair looked dirty. Then I realized it was a very bad highlighting/streaking job. Why makeup? He looks great without it. For me, he lost his charm last night. I thought he looked like a vampire, and I don't remember the Bee Gees looking like vampires.

Carrie picked Donna Summer's MacArthur Park. I thought she knocked it out of the park... kicked butt, vocally. Simon was critical of her "styling": he thought she looked like Barbie meets the Stepford Wives. I don't get it; don't they have access to fashion consultants? Obviously people do their makeup and hair. She does look like a Barbie doll, but that's just her. I thought she totally nailed this song.

Scott sang Everlasting Love by ? Carlton. He did a nice job with it, too. I've been ready to say goodbye to him for a while, just because I don't see him winning in the end. I don't think tonight will be the night for that though, because he really sang this number well.

Anthony did Tavares' Don't Take Away The Music. Not a memorable performance for me. In fact, I can't even hum the song today, as I can with the others. Just kind of blah in my opinion. Something about Anthony is just too groovy. I don't see him as the Idol either.

Vonzell took on a very challenging number -- Chaka Khan's I'm Every Woman. That girl can sing! She really has Whitney Houston range, which is incredible. She doesn't always put the power behind her voice though, and last night I thought the backup singers overpowered her. Still, Vonzell kicks butt in my opinion.

Anwar did Earth Wind & Fire's September. Finally, someone did some EW&F! I think Anwar is cool, no matter what Caltechgirl at Not Exactly Rocket Science says. Incredible smile, and just a cool dude. I thought this was one of his better performances. It was good to see him do a "lively" tune this week.

Bo did Vehicle, by the Ides of March. Rock on, Bo! His family & friends wore "Go Bo" t-shirts. Bo totally kicked butt. No way he should be in the bottom 3 tonight. No way. If he is, you'll hear me yelling.

My prediction is that Anthony will go tonight. I just didn't think his performance was memorable. And he has to go at some point.

Can't wait to hear what y'all have to say!

PractiGal... OUT!!!

Comments

[elle]

Idol is my favorite show, so I got everyone situated before I settled in to watch, I even ran out to vote 20 minutes before start time, and EVERYONE in the house decided to melt down between the hours of 8:00 and 9:00. (Insert curse words.) But I did see Constantine. He did have a lot of make up. I too was a little mesmerized by it. Carrie is good, but there is something so bland about her. "The lights are on but there's nobody home." Too vanilla. I think Anthony is out as well. Anwar hasn't really impressed me yet. I like Bo too. But truth, I'm rooting for Constantine. He's got flava.

[caltechgirl]

I updated with my reaction from last night. Anwar stillcreeps me out...

I forgot to write about the makeup and hair. We were thinking "Why did he do a BeeGees song and a Cure look?" I mean, except for the hairspray and white face paint, he looked like Robert Smith....

[shish]

I liked Constantine last night, but the eye makeup was way weird. However, he's got that "it" factor, and I think he'll go far.

Carrie is like a vacant house- there's no one home. She simply cannot emote when she sings, no matter what the song. And I'm sure the writers of the song she sang last night didn't appreciate being told she had no idea what their "weird" song was about. Moron.

I still like Bo, and I agree- either Anthony or Scott will be on their way home tonight.

[Marie]

Elle,
You're not alone! I think a LOTTT of people are rooting for Constantine.
I didn't have 1 I was rooting for til last night -- now it's Bo. I don't think he'll win, but it would be fun to see it come down to the 2 rockers.

Caltechgirl,
It was weird, huh? I'm sure someone will comment on C's "look" tonight. I wish we didn't have to wait til 9 for results.

Shish,
So you think Carrie will make the ideal pop star, huh? ;-) She'd have been better off NOT to comment after the song!

[Marie]

SPOILER!!! Don't read this if you don't want to know who was cut this week!

Goodbye Anwar... I'll miss your smile & voice! I didn't think you were creepy at all!