American Idol 2010 Finale Prediction !
To find out whether the long-predicted Lee and Crystal finale would finally come to pass next week -- or whether the cougar and teenybopper alliance had cobbled together enough power to keep Casey in it yet again -- we sat through performances by Travis Garland and Justin Beiber; a brief appearance by blogger Perez Hilton, establishing his music-spotting bona fides in a way that can only make us wonder if he really will be tapped to replace Simon next season; and lots of footage from the contestants' triumphant returns to their hometowns last week.
Crystal finally got her song "Holy Toledo," which has apparently become an anthem in Northwest Ohio, on the air. It ran under footage of her playfully popping out of a limo sunroof like a prairie dog, signing her name on the chest of a guy who informed her halfway through that he planned to have her signature made into a tattoo, and singing at an event dubbed "Bowerstock." Recalling the day and what it meant to her and her town, she was moved to tears.
The show featured a performance from gossip blogger Perez Hilton's latest obsession, Travis Garland, whom he claimed is a better singer than Justin Timberlake. Speaking of eye candy, the boy-band-ready singer sang his bubblegum first single "Believe" accompanied by a trio of percussionists and a troupe of overly dramatic backup dancers. Running all over the stage and set, the former member of boy band NLT's high, thin voice sometimes appeared to be swallowed up by the song's techno-gospel arrangement.
There were no such problems for globetrotting teen wonder Justin Bieber, who easily hit his marks on the doo-wop ballad "U Smile" and then swaggered just so behind his signature mop-top 'do as his male backup dancers shimmied all around him during his smash "Baby." He even took a break near the end of the song to show off his skills behind the drum kit, ending with a flourish and a smile.
The two-part "Idol" finale kicks off Tuesday when DeWyze and Bowersox will have one last chance to impress America before a winner is crowned the next night.
James' departure means either Bowersox, the earthy 24-year-old musician from Toledo, Ohio, or DeWyze, the bashful 24-year-old paint sales clerk from Mount Prospect, Ill., will be crowned "Idol" next Wednesday.
DeWyze told host Ryan Seacrest that he's "never wanted to win more than I do right now," while Bowersox thanked the judges for their continued support.
The duo had long been considered to be the front-runners of the ninth season, never appearing as one of the show's bottom vote-getters. Bowersox solidified her finale spot Tuesday with Melissa Etheridge's "Come To My Window" and Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed," while DeWyze delighted with Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."
The finale comes during a slump for the aging but popular Fox franchise. Seacrest revealed that more than 47 million votes were cast this week for Bowersox, DeWyze and James. At this point in the competition last year, the host announced more than 88 million votes were received for Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, who went on to win the eighth season.
At the BMI Pop Awards, DioGuardi gave her two sense on who she thinks will be gracing the stage next week. She stated, “I think it will be a Crystal [and] Lee finale,” reports People. She said of Cyrstal Bowersox, “It’s difficult at a young age to have a real sense of yourself. She hasn’t always made the perfect choice, but she’s always had a good reason behind things.” On favorite Lee DeWyze she said, “He really is what the show is all about. In many ways he was the heart of the season. He’s who people routed for.”
I don't think any one performer outshined another last night, which is kind of wrong. Especially the way that Simon praised Lee and I thought they were patronizing Casey a bit this week, which I didn't really understand. At this stage, it's anybody's game.
Bottom line: I think Crystal is way more original of an artist than Lee is. I think she's more distinctive and has made more of a stamp on the show in this season. If it's down to the two of them: It's been a while since a chick has won “Idol”; at the beginning, everyone was saying that it's a girl's year, and at times, Crystal looks like she could pull this off and totally win it. I think she deserves it.
Just in talking to her at the “Idol Gives Back” party, and we text every now and again, I think she's handled it all great and has become pretty seasoned in that regard in a short period of time. She’s pretty humble, and I don't know how that's going to play into all the attention she's gonna get if she becomes the winner, and then the pressures that ensue after that with the album and competing in today's market and how past winners have undersold in the eyes of “Idol” and 19 over the past years. There are a lot of things to consider and think about once the competition is over. It's tough out there. In past seasons, being Top 3 on “Idol” would have been a big advantage, but not now.
Crystal finally got her song "Holy Toledo," which has apparently become an anthem in Northwest Ohio, on the air. It ran under footage of her playfully popping out of a limo sunroof like a prairie dog, signing her name on the chest of a guy who informed her halfway through that he planned to have her signature made into a tattoo, and singing at an event dubbed "Bowerstock." Recalling the day and what it meant to her and her town, she was moved to tears.
The show featured a performance from gossip blogger Perez Hilton's latest obsession, Travis Garland, whom he claimed is a better singer than Justin Timberlake. Speaking of eye candy, the boy-band-ready singer sang his bubblegum first single "Believe" accompanied by a trio of percussionists and a troupe of overly dramatic backup dancers. Running all over the stage and set, the former member of boy band NLT's high, thin voice sometimes appeared to be swallowed up by the song's techno-gospel arrangement.There were no such problems for globetrotting teen wonder Justin Bieber, who easily hit his marks on the doo-wop ballad "U Smile" and then swaggered just so behind his signature mop-top 'do as his male backup dancers shimmied all around him during his smash "Baby." He even took a break near the end of the song to show off his skills behind the drum kit, ending with a flourish and a smile.
The two-part "Idol" finale kicks off Tuesday when DeWyze and Bowersox will have one last chance to impress America before a winner is crowned the next night.
James' departure means either Bowersox, the earthy 24-year-old musician from Toledo, Ohio, or DeWyze, the bashful 24-year-old paint sales clerk from Mount Prospect, Ill., will be crowned "Idol" next Wednesday.DeWyze told host Ryan Seacrest that he's "never wanted to win more than I do right now," while Bowersox thanked the judges for their continued support.
The duo had long been considered to be the front-runners of the ninth season, never appearing as one of the show's bottom vote-getters. Bowersox solidified her finale spot Tuesday with Melissa Etheridge's "Come To My Window" and Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed," while DeWyze delighted with Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah."
The finale comes during a slump for the aging but popular Fox franchise. Seacrest revealed that more than 47 million votes were cast this week for Bowersox, DeWyze and James. At this point in the competition last year, the host announced more than 88 million votes were received for Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, who went on to win the eighth season.
At the BMI Pop Awards, DioGuardi gave her two sense on who she thinks will be gracing the stage next week. She stated, “I think it will be a Crystal [and] Lee finale,” reports People. She said of Cyrstal Bowersox, “It’s difficult at a young age to have a real sense of yourself. She hasn’t always made the perfect choice, but she’s always had a good reason behind things.” On favorite Lee DeWyze she said, “He really is what the show is all about. In many ways he was the heart of the season. He’s who people routed for.”
I don't think any one performer outshined another last night, which is kind of wrong. Especially the way that Simon praised Lee and I thought they were patronizing Casey a bit this week, which I didn't really understand. At this stage, it's anybody's game.
Bottom line: I think Crystal is way more original of an artist than Lee is. I think she's more distinctive and has made more of a stamp on the show in this season. If it's down to the two of them: It's been a while since a chick has won “Idol”; at the beginning, everyone was saying that it's a girl's year, and at times, Crystal looks like she could pull this off and totally win it. I think she deserves it.
Just in talking to her at the “Idol Gives Back” party, and we text every now and again, I think she's handled it all great and has become pretty seasoned in that regard in a short period of time. She’s pretty humble, and I don't know how that's going to play into all the attention she's gonna get if she becomes the winner, and then the pressures that ensue after that with the album and competing in today's market and how past winners have undersold in the eyes of “Idol” and 19 over the past years. There are a lot of things to consider and think about once the competition is over. It's tough out there. In past seasons, being Top 3 on “Idol” would have been a big advantage, but not now.
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