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The audition tour has brought us to Los Angeles. The City of Angels had some serious talent but more than a few devilish auditions.
OPENING CREDITS:Randy, Simon and Paula were joined this time around by the lovely Olivia Newton-John. She’s making the reality TV circuit these days as you can currently see her on Grease: You’re The One That I Want too. THE GOOD:Sherman is 64. He lost his lady love to cancer only a few days before the auditions. He made me, Paula and Olivia cry with his beautiful rendition of “You Belong to Me.” He announced afterwards that he was a ‘winner’, and we won’t dispute him. Even Simon called him a 'class act.' He certainly is. May his lady rest in peace. Alaina Alexander has been trying to break into the business for 6 years. She decided to leave her fate up to the judges. If she was good enough for H-wood, she’d continue. If not, she’d go home and go back to school. The judges put her through, led by a horny Simon who really liked her look. Brandon Rogers is a background singer. He’s worked with Christina Aguilera and Anastasia so you know he’s good. In fact, he’s great. This boy is a shoo-in for the final group. Simon said so too. THE BAD:Martik Manoukian, complete with bandana and wife-beater style tee, prowled around on the ground and growled like a panther. He could not sing either. The young man who wore a banana costume and sang “Peanut Butter, Jelly Time” over and over again. My son laughed because he and his friends are going to do the same song for their school talent show. Hopefully, I’ll be busy doing something else. Marianna Riccio is a 20 year old whose mama used to sing back-up with Dean Martin. She got on her knees begging for a shot at Hollywood. Simon told her that she sang like “Cher after she’s been to the dentist.” Wow! THE UGLY:Cavett and Darold are in love. Thank heaven for that. This spares two other people from disaster. Cavett flirted up a storm with Simon to try and get him to put her through. But the Compton gal was tone deaf and had some serious ‘image issues’. Darold, who tried to sing with a grill on, was 20 years old but looked more like 35 or 40. At least he was cool about being told no. Sholandric Stallworth said he was gonna bring romance back. I thought the Barry White looking dude could do it. Then, I heard him sing. It was ugly and sad. He should stop right away. Phuong Pham channeled Taylor Hicks’ ticks and movements. She even gave a few complementary “Soul Patrols”. The poor girl was told that she was not pretty by her mom. That sucks. Her audition was ugly ‘cuz she refused to take no for an answer. I think she’s quite an attractive girl. Take that, mom. CLOSING CREDITS:Next week, American Idol hits San Antonio, Texas. I can’t wait to see the trials and tribulations of my husband's hometown.
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