Did DeAndre finally get voted off American Idol?

Hey … how ’bout a few quotes … from ME … ?!?

• “For the life of me I don’t know what the judges see in DeAndre week after week.”
• “The most difficult part of Heejun’s departure was my belief he could sing rings around DeAndre any day of the week. And twice on Sunday.”
• “I don’t know what needs to happen to get this kid in the Bottom 3 and make it stick to the point of his elimination, but it will definitely start when the judges discontinue praising his efforts.”
• ” …there have been some songs sung that have played to his bent and been adequate for him but, for the life of me, I can’t remember what they were. That’s something that doesn’t bode well when I find myself evaluating someone.”

I couldn’t be happier. Finally, the viewers at home caught wind of what the judges could not — that DeAndre was out of his league when it came to the remaining Idol hopefuls.

I pleaded, I prayed, I wished and I whined. I grumbled week in and week out, I grimaced at just about every falsetto that came out mouth, I rolled my eyes each time he flipped his hair out of his face during his performances. (Last Tuesday? He flung his hair behind him so many times, I was practically out of breath from *hrumphing*.)

Yes … I’m happy DeAndre is gone. In all the years I’ve been watching American Idol, I don’t think there has been a contestant I’ve disliked more. I was under the impression (and, thankfully, a false one) the bubble gum contingent would keep DeAndre alive and well for at least a few more weeks. *whew* I’ve never been so relieved to be so wrong.

Lastly? I can say in all honesty that musically speaking each and every one of the remaining contestants is better than DeAndre. And that includes a few who have come before who were ousted prior to him: Heejun Han, Shannon Magrane and Erika Van Pelt.

Notes:

• One of the most shocking things I heard from a contestant this episode came from Jessica Sanchez: “There wasn’t a lot of songs that fit my voice in the 80’s.” She was kidding … right? That was a flabbergasting statement to me. My immediate sarcastic response was “How ’bout ‘Don’t Play Around’ by Thin Lizzy?” *chortle*
• I thought it absolutely hilarious Jimmy Iovine called out every single judge for praising DeAndre, especially in light of the final result.
• Kellie Pickler needs an In ‘N’ Out Double Double, animal style at least several times a week. The girl needs some meat on her bones.

Quotes:

“It’s very difficult to push yourself when everyone’s telling you you’re so great …” — Jimmy Iovine on Phillip Phillips (Damn straight, Jimmy … damn straight …)

“I’m just trying to play music.” — Phillip Phillips

Clacked by Michael Noble
on Apr 06, 2012 @ 00:24 EST5EDT