The Sonia Show

Yeah, so, let's break down how the top 12 Idols did with the Lennon-McCartney song book.

“Model/actress” Syesha – The judges love her waaaay more than I do. The judges always say that every week these contestants need to “bring it.” But, for me, Syesha never brings it. I think she's beautiful and boring with a decent voice.

Chikezie – Chikezie ditched his usual old school R&B voice for a more bluegrass-tinged-turned-rock-tinged “She's a Woman.” I miss the old school R&B voice, but I think this is pretty good. The judges worship it. I don't worship it, but I was entertained by it. (UPDATE: I heard this performance a few times on the radio this morning, and I think it gets better each time I hear it.)

Ramiele – Honestly, she bored me. She got the “you look lovely tonight” from Paula. Ouch. I think she might be joining her fallen “Idol” buddies this week.

The dreaded one Jason Castro – Damn. I hate to sound like Randy, but it was totally pitchy, dawg. I didn't like it. It was boring. It wasn't Ramiele boring, but it was still pretty frakin' boring. Paula is wrong, I didn't “feel his heart.” What the hell does that mean? It sounds illegal. “And then, officer, he felt my heart. [sob] I feel so dirty ...”



Irish stereotype Carly – Let's put the “Carly lies” controversy aside, the girl can sing. She was good. I don't worship at the altar of Carly like others, AND, I think Simon went too far comparing her to Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson is a great singer and she's so damn likable. I don't think Carly is nearly as likable.

SIDENOTE: I would rather sit on a knife than see that “Horton Hears a Who” movie that is being advertised every 30 seconds on TV. I think it looks terrible. It looks like a movie studio took a charming, wonderful book and filled with pop culture references, which they think makes it hip and clever. I call that “shrek-ing it up,” and it will most likely suck ass. Look what the movie studios did to “Cat in the Hat” and “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”! Unforgivable!

Funny lookin' rocker David – First of all, David, you are balding. Your “hip” comb over isn't working for me. Second, your rocked up “Hello” ruled last week. Your rocked up “Eleanor Rigby,” not so much. Once again, the judges love it waaay more than me. Am I getting to cynical for this show? I thought it was good. I think David will make a great frontman for a rock band, but I don't think he will win this entire show, as Simon says.

Brooke – I've been waiting for Brooke all night. I heart her. After her “Let It Be,” she is still my no. 1 fave. I love her week after week. Every week, she's sings the song that I will download. Once again, Paula said something about “feeling” her heart. Egads. I just love Brooke. She seemed so overwhelmed by the experience and the compliments – the song, the stage, the audience. I thought it was very touching. Seriously.

Stripper David – What a fantastic performance! This is karaoke night at The Mint, right? Oh wait, this is “American Idol.” This guy can sing, but he's really sucked it the last couple of weeks. Still, he didn't suck as much as Raimele, so he's probably safe.

Rocker nurse Amanda – Her “You Can't Do That” isn't as good as last week, but still it's very rocker Amanda and I'm cool with that. I wish Randy and Paula would shut their drunken yappers and let Simon speak. He lets them share their moronic opinions without interruptions, so they should return the favor and zip it for the one judge that offers anything resembling constructive criticism.

Hot Aussie – I really wish the Hot Aussie would sing something that would really impress me. He's OK. Once again, I think he will make an excellent band frontman, but I don't see him winning this competition. I love it, by the way, that Simon couldn't remember Carly's name when comparing Hot Aussie's performance to hers. It says something about Carly. He said her performance was so great, but here it is four singers later and he can't remember her name. Ouch. OH, and did I mention the Hot Aussie is hawt?

“OMG I'm totally racist” Kristy – Ouch, my ears!!! Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! Please make it stop!!!!

Little David – He was really off his game tonight. He forgot the words. That's a big no no. But, I'm sure that won't stop people from voting for him. This might seriously tarnish his front-runner image though. I do believe the kid can sing, and it was nice to see him sing something that wasn't so heavy and serious, but tonight wasn't good.

Faves of the night? Brooke, duh.

So, who's going home? I think justice would be done if Kristy went home. That was sooooo terrible! Very, very bad. But, I suspect Ramiele is in serious danger. Also, wouldn't be surprised to see Syesha or stripper David get the boot.