American Idol 24

Here are this years top 24 American Idol Contestants...

Back row, from left: Alexandrea Lushington, Robbie Carrico, Jason Castro, Danny Noriega (striped shirt), Brooke White, Amanda Overmyer, Michael Johns, David Cook (bandana), Luke Menard and Carly Smithson (standing far right).
Bottom row, from left: Chikezie Eze, Colton Berry, Asia’h Epperson, Kady Malloy (seated, black dress), Joanne Borgella, Ramiele Malubay, David Hernandez (seated, front), Amy Davis, Alaina Whitaker, Syesha Mercado, Jason Yeager, David Archuleta (seated), Garrett Haley and Kristy Lee Cook.

I have to say I am pleased with the choices this year of who made it, well except for maybe Carly Smithson (dubbed by Simon as "The Irish Girl") early reports are saying she had a huge record deal back a few years ago with the same label that randy jackson worked for, while he was there, a sure fire reason for an elimination. But my picks currently are Syesha Mercado, David Archuleta, Brooke White and Michael Johns for the top 4.

By the way did you hear the Writer's Guild strike is over?

This Was Her Now

As I had hoped and expected, Jordin Sparks walked away as the newest and the youngest American Idol last night. Even though I felt that there were other singers that were better than she was this year (Melinda, Lakeisha, Stephanie, Gina) Jordin stole my heart, and between her and Blake, she was the best choice. Her rendition of This is My Now was fantastic. But nothing could beat her version of Martina McBride's Broken Wing.

Overall my first year of being an Idol fan was okay, however I think the entire program is a farce. I mean Sanjanya? Come on... The producers pick who is going and who isn't. It was funny that as soon as the ratings started to drop off, Sanjaya was voted out. And be honest, was Jordin really the best singer that they had this year? No, not by a long shot. But good for her and hopefully she and the others can have a career as sweet as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

Will I watch it next year? Yeah , you bet!

It's Not Over...

Some say it's a done deal, and was decided by the producers months ago. But then that was what they said last week before Melinda Doolittle was voted off. She was to be the New American Idol.

Who knows, but who ever wins, be it Jordin or Blake, they will be stars. As well as Melinda.

As for my vote? I'd like to see Jordin win, but Blake is hot.

Sooner Rather Than Later

It had to happen sooner or later. I'm just glad it happened sooner rather than later. I mean if it would have lasted longer I would have been even more upset when he said goodbye.

Bye Chris.