Wednesday, February 20, 2008

American Idol Season 7 Top 12 Men - Who's Got It?

Simon Cowell's favorite phrase of the night was who's got it, who doesn't? So who's got it and who doesn't in the Top 12 Men for American Idol Season 7? Before the results are revealed tomorrow night, I've decided to list which male contestants would be safe, which would be in for the drop and who are the next celebrity in waiting from this competition.

One of the shoo-ins for the next round would be David Archeluta. Honestly, I never quite got into the kid before this episode, but he really brought it on and you can be sure that the girls will all be screaming for David Archeluta pictures and news now. The kid's a natural on the stage and actually does have a really good mature singing vocal. And precocious might be a little bit light to describe him - he's incredibly likable and while it doesn't spell good news for celebrity gossip and scandal media hounds, it means he should be able to concentrate on the competition and do well.

Michael Johns was disappointing even though the judges generally liked him. I thought he was a little pitchy although he's still by far one of the better vocalists on American Idol this season and has a mature stage presence. The rest of the guys did not impress me that much, except maybe that Robbie Carrico ex boyband member turned rocker wannabe. Danny Noriega made a really bad song choice - Elvis tunes are great but a real no no on American Idol I feel. Especially with a strong field of male contestants this season 7. And I'm not too sure what the big deal about David Cook is - kinda arrogant and seems to think he might be on the straight path to stardom and celebrity status. He should really get rid of that hair too. It doesn't look too great on him, but that's just my opinion.

Guys whom I think would be one of those who might be eliminated this week would be Chikezie (pitchy, boring), Luke Menard (weak vocal), and Garrett Haley (forgettable although you gotta give the boy credit for being positive with criticism). They can sing to a certain respectable extent but not material for American Idol. I would be surprised if they get past the Top 6 guys in the coming weeks for this season.

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