American Idol Season 7 Scandals Start To Rear Heads

The American Idol top 24 finalists enjoyed a night out and wild party as preparations for next week's elimination rounds start to gather pace. You would start to expect many celebrity pictures of these American Idol contestants appearing soon as they get down and dirty in all sorts of parties and scandals. Kristy Lee Cook was seen gyrating to the music, with hips in full swing and showing her wild side despite trying to portray that good old girl next door and wholesome country image on previous episodes and auditions. Much like how Britney Spears turned from a virgin to a wild, crack cocaine celebrity. Kristy Lee Cook might feel mighty confident of her chances but if you can only sing one song well (Amazing Grace) you better be able to change the arrangement to suit each week's genre to get away from doing that. :)

Another scandal that might be brewing could be an American Idol love in the works with Kady Malloy spotted holding hands with Colton Berry, who was the last guy to be chosen for the Top 24, over politician wannabe and full time comedy geek Kyle Enslick. Remember what happened to Paula Abdul many seasons ago who was accused of sleeping with a contestant? Except this time it's between contestants. But it must surely not be the first time such celebrity wannabes would be caught in the act. Let's just hope no nude pictures or sex tapes like Paris Hilton's ever make the light of day. Obviously both won't go far since nobody really remembers them anyway, but with romance brewing in the air, they might just snatch the headlines away from the better singers on American Idol season 7.

Carly Smithson Facing Backlash From American Idol Fans For Professional Past

Carly Smithson, an early frontrunner for American Idol season 7, is facing increasing backlash from fans of the show for her professional past as a recording artist and celebrity who released a major label record that flopped spectacularly. Despite receiving plaudits from American Idol celebrity judges Randy, Paula and most specifically Simon Cowell, Carly Smithson's recording dud the 2001 debut with MCA Records "Ultimate High" was the the Ultimate Stinker as it sold only 400 copies after the first three months of its release. Will we hear more of Carly Smithson news and even *gasp* see American Idol scandal pictures of Carly Smithson herself in full tattooed glory?

American Idol fans and media hounds are claiming that the show this season has already been fixed and the obvious winners would be contestants who have had professional recording contracts in the past such as Carly Smithson and Kristy Lee Cook. American Idol was created to search for the best untapped singing talents in America, and this appears to have contradicted that although after last season's ruckus with Sanjaya Malakar. It also defies logic and belief that in such an industry, if an artiste like Carly Smithson had flopped so badly in the past, it would not make good business sense to have her back. However, it all does come down to marketing and packaging. And perhaps all this is really just a marketing move by American Idol to revive ratings and controversy in the backdrop of falling ratings, despite still being the number one show on Fox. This would continually explain how the once highly rated singing contest is now really just a celebrity circus, with fans waiting in anticipation each season for more examples of Antonella Barba scandals and picture galleries instead of caring too much about who the better singing sensation would be.

American Idol Season 7 Top 50 Becomes Top 24

So who from the Top 50 made it to the American Idol Top 24 list for season 7? It's not like you don't already know since we revealed it earlier before this episode was aired today and even a mystery picture from Fox which showed the Top 24 contestants with Simon Cowell's face pasted over them provided many clues as to who got through. But today's show started as usual in good old American style - full of cheese and corn and showing how short Ryan Seacrest really is.

With this season 7 having some of the best talents ever since American Idol started, it was fair that the judges had a tough job on their hands in selecting the top 24 list, especially when there was no benefit of a last round of auditions to convince them. Simon Cowell did not seem happy with the final picks but as long as the winner goes to his label, why should he care too much.

It was fun as usual watching all the fake oh my goshes and sad looks on the American Idol hopefuls when they heard a fellow contestant did not make the cut for the Top 24. C'mon now peeps! One down, one more chance for you. That's the thing about American Idol - it really shows you how fake people are. And Asia'H Epperson was the first one to display that - now we all know Asia'H Epperson made it ever since her Myspace page was taken off by Fox. But girl, enough of that personal tragedy spin and fake goody two shoes persona. I know you can sing, but keep it real, Asia'H. And get rid of that overdone makeup.

There was never any doubt that Carly Smithson would make it. The European's got great power and range in her vocals but lacks just that little bit of confidence. Paula Abdul the evil little witch decided to mess around with Carly Smithson's head before letting her know that she made it to the Top 24. This really showed how evil Paula Abdul really is and she's the number one poser on American Idol. Simon Cowell thought she was bad ass and gave her a piece of his mind.

I'm not so sure why David Cook wowed the judges, except Simon. He almost lost his voice there and does not have that versatility required to shine on American Idol. Remember contestants are supposed to sing in various genres. Amanda Overmyer has a much better voice but again, that unsuitability of her voice in other genres would work against her. And she's got a really bad look. Goth will never make it on American Idol.

Paralyzed vocal boy David Archeluta was a shoo in for the Top 24 for American Idol season 7 since the preliminary auditions but he does have some dodgy pitch problems and it will be magnified tenfold come the Top 24 auditions trust me. No matter how much of a pure voice and 'complete package' you might have, you still need to nail the notes perfectly, David.

Kristy Lee Cook is next she's hot just hot but really Kristy has a problem she does not seem to be able to sing anything well or consistently enough except Amazing Grace and I'm afraid she might not last beyond the first week of the Top 24. American Idol season 7 needs you, Kristy, so buck up and show the world that you can sing just as well as you look. I'm gonna buy that old CD of yours now.

Brooke The Nanny White actually does look like The Nanny in the film of the same name. Perhaps she needs to start watching some R rated movies in order to calm her nerves. I never understood why these American Idol contestants would cry so much. Brooke White'll quit if she doesn't get to the Top 24 even though we know she did get through but these children are not that passionate about their music really. Giving up if you don't make it in American Idol? Brooke White does look increasingly hot though, especially in that little red one piece.

Now I don't really like Danny Noriega that much. He's a strange looking kid and either he really loves theatre or likes soap on the floor. Kinda over confident as well, different from when he got booted out in a previous season. Still, he is impressive on vocals, but if you did not make it previously, you ain't gonna make it this time, Danny Noriega.

Nothing much has been made of young Alexandre Lushington but keep an eye out for this girl. She might just do big things this season. I remember her audition and she was really good. Another one that should do well enough would be short little cutie Ramiele Malubay because the whole Filipino community would be voting for her and that's one huge group you can bet your bottom dollar on it. Simon Cowell just wants to hug her you know it that old dirty man.

Strongest guy in the Top 24 list would be Michael Johns great voice and range but again he might suffer from having to sing other genres beyond that of which he's comfortable with so we shall see how he does next week. Syesha Mercado made it as well and the only things that she needs to improve are her health and that silly hairdo. Spare a little thought for Josiah Leming though - thought his Hollywood auditions really sucked but the guy obviously wanted it so bad and his segment after getting turned down for the Top 24 list was the most heartbreaking moment on American Idol season 7 so far.

Colton Berry has no chance. Making up the numbers that is all. Maybe for Paula Abdul to hug when she wants little boys to cuddle up with. But Joanne Borgella should do well for a while as she's likeable and has a big voice although it kinda gets squeaky in the higher register. It's a little too bad Cardin McKinney did not make it through as she does have that look for an American Idol future scandal watch but we'll have to do with Amy Davis and Kristy Lee Cook for now.

So it's on to the Top 24 elimination rounds starting next week with the Top 12 guys and girls before decision day on Thursday. Can't wait for more of American Idol this season 7 - I'm sure you can't either!

American Idol Season 7 Goes To Hollywood

This week American Idol season 7 finally goes to Hollywood, with 164 contestants heading to the next round of auditions thinking they know what they're in for but Ryan Seacrest disagrees and welcomes us to Hollywood. And clean cut Brooke White she of the no sex no movies no frills persona is up first on show and introduces us to instrumentation for the contestants for the first time in the first round of American Idol's Hollywood auditions. She plays Beautiful and that's what she looks like as well as a ride to the final day of Hollywood. And by the way all that crap about this being the first American Idol season to allow instruments was just so untrue - it has been allowed before in the past.

Next you have Lorena Pinot as an example of an easy 'No' from the judges as she could not sing and was decked out in a cheesy outfit that was so passe. Amy Flynn was also cut after the second round as she could not hit the high notes. Maybe some sex would do her good. Do we need to know more of those who were dropped? I really thought not as well.

So let's talk about the ones who did get through to the next round. Before that a tip to American Idol wannabes - stay away from playing your instruments if you want to get through. They want singers, not instrumentalists. Like Randy Jackson said "Just sing next time, baby" and that's what all of you should do.

David Hernandez took that up and he was great. Nice smooth voice and showed more of what he could do vocally compared to his San Diego auditions. It sounded effortless as well with his little vocal gymnastics. Definitely one to look out for in the finals David Hernandez. The only thing that might stop him are his nerves. Sure did not look confident before and even after.

Rock and roll nurse Amanda Overmyer showed quality in the earlier auditions and came up with her own sob story before Hollywood, saying how she totaled her car one week before and suffered some injuries including 12 staples in her head but could she still sing? Did you all notice how much Simon Cowell loves Amanda - he winks at her all the time. We know Simon's taste in women but you never realised how much of a nurse fetish he had. Honestly though, I don't dig Amanda Overmyer at all. She'll suffer in other genres other than rock or non-angsty songs. And Simon Cowell echoed what I thought. Great minds think alike.

No sign of Kristy Lee Cook yet.

Little gerbil and Brit wannabe Josiah Leming would never be American Idol simply because he doesn't think he's American and the worst news would befall him when he gets to the final round. He could set up his own Brit pop band though and that might get him a record deal with Randy Jackson. Spare a thought for him though - he tried too hard and a real heartbreaker really. But Ramiele Malubay would be in the stakes for a long while - you can be sure the Filipino community would be voting like crazy for this little girl. Some other potential finalists would be Michael Lee Johns and Carly Smithson who looks like making up for lost time. It looks like this year might be the year of the gruff voice and rocker chicks as we have quite a number of these getting through, including David Cook and Robbie Carrico. Perhaps American Idol season 7 might see the revival of Chris Daughtry version 2.

Cataldo did not make it through to the final round of Hollywood auditions. You could see his true self emerging on this episode of American Idol. All that gangster attitude just flowing out.

Kristy Lee Cook finally makes an appearance and redid her Amazing Grace acapella that finally got her through. Not a good sign that she needed two rounds but let's hope she picks herself up and makes a great big push to the finals. But she's got big competition in David Archuleta - all the judges loved him although he's not perfect vocally. But Syesha Mercado overcame sickness and loss of voice and she could surprise many in the finals if she stays away from the same situation. Michael Johns was terrific this could be the dark horse of American Idol although he's got too much of an Australian twang and you know guys like him have lesser chance from American voters.

Asia'H Epperson actually looked pretty good this round of auditions, sang well and really seemed like a complete package. Simon Cowell loved her and you know that's always good. At the end of it all, you get your American Idol season 7 final top 24.