American Idol 8 - Hollywood Round 4

Hollywood Round Four – From 54 to 36
Judges Mansion

I had somewhat of a point system going here with my roommates regarding who would get in and who wouldn't. Most of us were right, but at times we were shocked. Let's get into this abridged version:

• Anoop Desai - Anoop Dogg - You rock. Glad you made it buddy
• Von Smith is through, but I'm a little shocked. He was babbling like Bonnie with a wicked rash on his neck from nerves. He can't sing. And I'm PISSED he makes it through.
• Codie Sheldon - don't come back next year, either.
• Alex Wagner Drummond - Welcome to Top 36
• Adam Lambert makes it through, even though I hated his performance.
• Taylor Vaifunua makes it through
• Joanna didn't make it through, and it was at this time that my roommate Alison bugged out. She decided that she hates this show, she thinks it's pathetic. It sucks and she wants Kelly Clarkson back. I am cracking up at this scene. She carries on saying that she doesn't understand why it has to be Top 36. She doesn't feel the need to vote for six weeks of Chikeze Wanna-be's. Make it Top 24 and let's get on with it. I must say, I agree.
• TK Hash, Reggie Beasley are a no
• Kendal Beard gets through, but I'm over the "it's not good, it's great;" "it's not great, it's fantastic." Like, come up with new material, people.
• Jen and Kristin face off and although Kristin definitely has the better voice, Jen is a hot, tall blond. Kristin makes it through in the end, but doesn't leave the room without getting some style tips from Paula. Is this What Not To Wear or American Idol? Who is ANYONE to tell someone they have to work on their image when Nathanial was praised later on for "being himself" and wearing what reflects him best. Fuck off, American Idol.
• Alexis Grace makes it through, as does Scott McIntyre. The judges tell him they'll see him later. Ah, yes they will -- but will he see them?
• Lil Rounds -- gurrrl, of course you made it!
• Felicia Barton - peace homey
• Ashley Hollister is a no, although I voted yes
• Devon Baldwin - Marissa and I both gave her a yes, but she didn't go through! I really didn't think she was horrible.
• Frankie Jordan and Jesse Langseth battle it out. Frankie goes home, but Simon tells her not to worry because she wouldn't have won anyway. I think I like Simon so much because he doesn't have any sort of filter. Sure, that was way harsh - but it's true and should ultimately make her feel better. Jesse has a great voice, but needs a makeover. And like, someone needs to point her in the opposite direction of Mandee's.
• Shera Lawrence and Derik Lavers are goners, but Alison Iraheta makes it through and Paula even calls her the dark horse of the competition.
• Danny Gokey - He's one of my top faves right now. LOVE him. He makes it through
• Jamar Rogers doesn't and don't EVEN get me started on this. Comparing him to other guys that made it through, I was just really shocked and upset. I may have even dropped a little tear. The awful part was that they really edited to the point where I totally thought Cara was going to say yes. Not cool.
• Ricky Braddy, Matt Giraud, Ju'Not Joyner, Jorge Nunez and Brent Keith made it through. Jorge Nunez BLOWS and Jared Rogers should have been in his place.
• Stephen Fowler makes it, although Marissa and I both voted no
• Nick Mitchell makes it, but I don't know if he'll be coming back as Nick or Norman. I really think Paula wanted him to be the crazy one. Obviously
• TATIANA DEL TORO - I love this crazy bitch. She made it, all in thanks to her bright pink lipstick of course. Everyone in the audience was shocked (Did you see Nathanial?) It.was.awesome.
• Jackie Tohn's got tone -- see ya in Holly, yo.
• Jackie Midkiff is a no surprisingly, but Nathanial Marshall gets in - unsurprisingly. They shouldn't have pinned those two against each other. Hey Jackie Midkiff -- you're pretty cute - email me sometime. [Insert wink face here]
• Jeanine Vailes, Kai Kalama, Anne Marie Boskovich and Kris Allen are all through
• Next up to battle are the two "blue collar" workers, as they were constantly refer ed to as, Matt Bridesky and Michael Sarver. The best thing the show did was surprise these two Fred Flintstones with an invitation to both of them. Yeeeee hawww! But I gotta tell you, I love me some Michael Sarver.

Aight, that's all.