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This should be interesting! I'll reiterate my relative certainty that the Finale will be between Melinda and Jordin, but anything is possible tonight, and all three of them are sure to find great success in their futures.
Jordin is first under the ominous music, so it seems very likely she is safe. No. They're just messing with our minds, yet again. Ryan's stern looks to Simon following his repetition of Simon's criticisms of Jordan's performances last night was priceless.
They pull the same stunt with Blake, and, yes, you're that predictable.
Ohhh...I can't imagine the excitement in Bo's house...here comes Elliot Yamin! Wonderful job! They submit him to the judges' reviews, and, of course Simon has to kid about not liking it. And Elliot's off-handed endorsement of Porsches is priceless.
The segments with the contestants' visits home are pretty interesting and heartwarming.
Melinda faces the 'music' last, but we're no closer to any decision.
Having Maroon 5 perform seems like a subtle nod in recognition of Blake's style, since he covered them last night. Very good performance.
And the results. Again, Jordin is named first, and is a finalist. No surprise here. Melinda is called next, and is going home. Simon looks clearly disappointed. I admit being a little surprised, but I can acknowledge that Blake appeals to an age group that is more at the heart of AI listeners, while Melinda appeals to an older, less populous segment of listeners who appreciate her consistency more than Blake's talent for the modern and experimental (yes, like me). LOL!
I'm nonetheless conviced that Jordin's talent and age will appeal to a broader segment of the youthful listeners, as well as the older crowd that loved Melinda, so I think she'll win by a landslide, barring something spectacularly positive or negative next week.
See you next week!
...John
I think you're right about Jordin next week. She will likely pull in the Melinda voters (should they continue to vote). Whatever the result it should be an entertaining finale.
ReplyDeleteWatching the two live performances last night, Elliott and Maroon 5, one thing is apparent: if you have a group with a distinct style, vocal talent is secondary. Of course we loved Elliott's performance, but Maroon 5's was entertaining, too.
I was a little surprised as well that Melinda isn't in the finale, but I think you're right about the audience she appeals to. It's the younger teenage viewers who call and text for hours, and those are more of Jordin and Blake's fans. Melinda will be totally fine, she's awesome and will have a great career!
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