205: I haven't blogged about American Idol since Frenchie went away, and the talent top-to-bottom on Nashville Star is still far superior, but, gosh, after two weeks of finals competition, I think we can safely draw a few lines in the sand:
1. Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will be the last two men standing. Anyone watching the show knows that as easily as they knew at this point last year that Justin Guarini would outclass the remaining men.
None of the other four remaining men have the charisma or voice of Clay and Ruben; none of them are as consistent. Gracin's too country, Ricky Smith's too goofy, Grigsby's song choices are weird, and Corey Clark just freaked me out with his screaming falsetto take on Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" tonight.
2. On the women's side, only Trenynce is standing out so far. Her "I Have Nothing" tonight was just perfect -- she took on Whitney Houston, and conquered the song. Indeed, the one-two punch of her following Ruben's rendition of "A Whole New World" may have been the best back-to-back segment in Idol history. To paraphrase judge Randy Jackson, dawg, they had it going on tonight.
Beyond her, I still think Kimberly Caldwell's got a chance to rise -- great look, solid voice, but no risk-taking. Julia DeMato has the charisma can't sing well enough; Kimberley Locke's in need of an adrenaline tranfusion, and Carmen Rasmussen . . . oh, there's a reason we call you Goat Girl in the WeinBo residence.
3. If I had to wager, I'd say Corey's gone this week, but Kimberley Locke ought to be nervous too.
4. Free Frenchie!
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