Well, they promised us a NEW, revamped AI this seaon, and they sure didnt lie.. After picking the Top 13 contestants for this season last nite, it looks like they turned American Idol into "The Biggest Loser"..... There was more meat poundage on that panel than on Top Chef.
IMO, none of the picks are outstanding singers, on the level of the contestants that are presnted on The Voice. For me, the boys picks surpass the girls, but none make my jaw drop in awe..... Of the girls, I like the Lesbian and the pink haired country rocker. for the boys, I am kinda on the fence. I was dismayed that the judges forced that black guy CJ on us as a wild Card pick, as he clearly was NOT good... but they promoted him from the beginning for reasons I dont see. I was hoping to see that Hottie Spencer get picked, also not the greatest singer, but certainly Eye Candy.
I felt the way they picked the Top 13 was embarrassing, selecting 30 contestants as Top, but then Only allowing 20 to sing, abruptly dismissing the rejected contestants at the end. That was just RUDE..... And the performance of the Gay black guy was just hands down embarrassing.... he was swishing around the stage like he was on a Gay Pride Parade float. Yes, he has a vibrant personality, but I think they exploited him for "ratings"..... CLEARLY, he could never WIN.....and there were better singers they could have chosen. The judges choices, IMHO is very "calculated" for reasons other than their Talent.
I dont know, no matter how they slice and dice it, I dont think THIS show can t be saved... Put it out of its misery. I am NOT excited about this season. Sorry Simon Fuller.....