So, you guys, I know I haven’t posted anything on Idol in like 2 weeks. Frankly, I’m so frustrated with Season 9 of AI that I can barely even muster up enough motivation to even write about it. From Didi’s ouster to the unimaginable save of “Big Mike,” and the annoying fangirls who keep saving Tim Urban, I’m totally over it. Call me in 5 weeks when it’s down to Crystal, Lee, and Casey, and maybe I’ll watch. And I’m totally thankful there’s no such thing as “Rush” night cause after the way they butchered the Stones and the Beatles, I don’t think I could handle it.
So, what prompted me to write today? Michael Slekak’s Idolatry interview of Didi Benami! (He also does video recaps every week, and they’re way better than the show itself!)
We all know the producers have a heavy hand in how we feel about contestants. They want us to love Big Mike and fell sorry for Lee and think that Aaron Kelly is the cutest little thing ever. And they wanted us to think that Didi was an unstable crybaby. And she admits that when she wanted to do an acoustic song, they pushed her to do something different, and she didn’t stick to her guns– maybe for fear of being more AI fodder? Don’t worry Didi, cause you’ll probably end up being way more successful than most of the clowns still on the show. I’ll totally buy your album – in fact, I’m going to iTunes right now to download “Rhiannon” and “Playing With Fire.” And the best part is, you don’t have to deal with stress of being on the show anymore!
Any other Didi fans out there? What did you think of the Save being used on B.M.? Was it deserved?
#1 by Steve on April 12th, 2010
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Oh Tamara, Tamara, Tamara… another spoiler? I hadn’t watched the shows from last week yet. (sigh)…
I am a Didi fan. I liked her a ton and was pretty sad to see her go. I don’t know about the save because I hadn’t seen him perform, but like you said, I’m sure the producers didn’t want to lose him from the show.
I’m glad you’re writing your Idol updates again, even if you DO drop spoilers in without warning. LOL
#2 by tfarley on April 12th, 2010
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Dear Steve, Don’t read the blog if you haven’t seen the show. Love, Tam. That being said, sorry i haven’t posted much lately. I also skipped my Castle blog last week due to extraordinary work circumstances. All good of course!
#3 by Steve on April 12th, 2010
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Dear Tamara… I love to read your blog so don’t tell me not too… besides, aren’t I about 50% of your readership?
(((Tamara)))
I’m actually watching it right now!
#4 by Steve on June 14th, 2010
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Okay, so Idol is over and I think by NOW you should be past your negative feelings towards this past season. Besides, the WRONG SINGER won yet again. (sigh). Lee is a nice kid I’m sure, but how is he any different from Danny Gokey? (is that how you spell Gokey?)
I hope that you get back to it soon. I have been checking for updates for two months and nothing.
#5 by tfarley on June 14th, 2010
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Steve,
Thanks for posting. This poor blog has been in neglect for a while now. I have been SO busy and Idol was so WRONG this year that I stopped watching… I don’t know.. when Katie was voted off maybe? It was just terrible. It literally pained me to watch it, and I’m not sad about it at all. I don’t think I’ll watch next year. I’m not even watching SYTYCD or Project Runway anymore– it’s just not fun anymore. Sigh. Sorry to disappoint you.
#6 by Steve on June 14th, 2010
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That is so sad! Why aren’t you watching SYTYCD or Runway? SYTYCD is turning into a cry fest a lot of the time but there are some really good dancers and the new format could be pretty fun with the “All Stars” returning to partner with the contestants. I was sad that they passed on a couple of the girls and picked a couple that they did (???) but they only took 5 girls and 5 (+1) boys (they took 6 boys even though they said they were only taking 5).
I hope all is well!