Idol: Can You Just Give It To Melinda Already?

Can I begin by saying that I was slightly worried that last night was the first night the contestants had two songs to sing. I didn’t know there were eight good Bee Gees songs to choose from.

But, because most of the performances sucked, I ended up being really impressed by the songwriting. I had no idea that some of those tunes were written by Barry Gibb. And he was wonderful with the contestants—complementary of their talents, helpful in his advice. Good on you, Bee Gee.

But I can’t pretend anymore. Worst. Idol. Ever. This season officially blows. Maybe others decided that earlier on, but I really have been hoping that these Idols-to-be would kick it up a notch, and prove to America that they’re worthy to be there. But really… they’re not.

I’ve been saying forever that I’m over Blake. His performance was tired, and out of pitch. The beat boxing? Just stop with it. And thank you to the judges for finally hating it, and not calling it innovative. It’s a singing contest, and to be quite frank, you can’t sing that well. Out.

Lakisha was my favorite early on—from her audition, to her first performance of And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going—she seemed like the one to beat. But she has been so non-descript ever since. How do you screw up a high energy song like Stayin’Alive? Well, you did. And the other song was just boring. No stage presence. Nothing. Out.

Jordin’s first song—To Love Somebody—was beautiful. I know they say it every week, but I can’t believe how young she is. She is so in control of her voice, well spoken, and adorable. But she failed to impress in her second appearance, and it’s about that time where we don’t question song choice, or pitch—it should be about who out does the others in stage presence. And I’m not sure that she accomplished it last night.

It was cute that Melinda refused to sing about going home—I respect her superstitions and determination. Cause she shouldn’t be the one to go home. But the judges were right in saying that they expect more from her at this point. Watching the rest of the contestants, and then watching her is normally like seeing two separate shows—one of someone who shouldn’t even need to compete, and the other of relatively mediocre talent. Her last song was better than the first, but I hope she does even more next week.

So my plea to the American Idols next week is—step up! Or just give Melinda the crown, and stop putting us through this already. I bet Simon is just livid off screen….