The health care crisis. Global warming. The fact that Cadbury Eggs are only available at Easter. With so many gross injustices in the world, you may feel like you can’t make much of an impact. But, there is one pressing social issue on which you can make your voice heard. (And I’m not talking about Bowersox’s dreads -- “gross” injustice indeed! Ew...)
I’m talking about the travesty that was last week’s elimination of poor little Alex Lambert, of course! Thankfully Jessica Bongiorno, graphic designer (and someone with a lot of extra time on her hands), was also angered by Lambert’s elimination and has created an online petition to bring him and his mullet back to the show.
Who knows if it will move producers to put a plan into action, but with mentions of the petition in many major outlets and supporters like Demi Moore, former contestant/”Idol Tonight” host Kimberly Caldwell (and me! -- I have a lot of extra time on my hands too!) there is no doubt that they are aware of it. Perhaps it will pressure them to employ one of their patented last minute make-the-rules-up-as-we-go Wild Card Rounds? (Fingers crossed!) Sign the petition, and keep an eye out for Alex on this afternoon’s episode of “Ellen!”
While Simon & Co. did not acknowledge the elephant in the room that was the absence of Lambert and Lilly Scott, they had plenty to say about the remaining contestants' takes on the Rolling Stones. I, on the other hand, had to hook up an IV of Mountain Dew to make it to the end of the show. The Top 12 is supposed to be about big things -- big stage, big makeovers, big talent. Instead, last night was more like a big letdown.
MICHAEL LYNCHE -- “Miss You”
If Lynche didn’t endear himself to you when he chose “Idol” over the birth of his first child, maybe he will win you over with his motherlessness. In fact, when Michael’s mom died, music became his savior. (Tear!) Week after week, Big Mike impresses with his big performances. Last night was no exception, as his funktastic version of “Miss You” had him bouncing all around the stage in a controlled flailing motion. While his vocals are always commendable, it is really his personality that stands out.
DIDI BENAMI -- “Play With Fire”
I’m relieved that the judges are finally starting to realize what I’ve known all along: this girl’s a star! OK, well she’s as close as you can get to being a star in this underwhelming Top 12. With this song, she showed that she doesn’t need to rely on her guitar (ahem, Crystal Bowersox) and that she is so much more than the pretty girl next door (hi, Katie Stevens!). Benami showed her darker side and it made her sexy. Plus, she really knows how to work that camera. Oh, did I mention that her voice is pretty damn good too?
CASEY JAMES -- “It’s All Over Now”
If being corny were a crime ... well then, James would be arrested for a third time.
