You knew it was coming, like, a month ago. Actually, with the way AI looks more and more contrived every week, you could've guessed it just because Natasha Beddingfield was the the guest singer this week. (Blonde takes out blonde. Yes, a bad Bob Dylan reference. I'm sorry.)
It's not like Brooke's not going to have a nice, long career being a singer whose songs will appear in commercials for cars or in commercials for sitcoms about single girls.
4 left, and the little girls are taking over the vote. Syesha better watch her cute little back.
Shannon went home to cry on her huge pillow (of Derek Hough)
Let the mascara run, girl, let it run. I love how she'd completely overreacted to this whole show. It could've made the whole specatular better, if she'd, like, improved or something. But no.
Okay, so about the Cristián situation: I'm pretty sure cramping your forearm muscle has nothing to do with dancing. I mean, I'm not a dude, so I wouldn't know for sure, but it seems like a pretty suspect injury for the type of, um, activity he's doing. Just saying. Check the updated guide.
Then there was Neil Diamond night on AI, and man, it could've been as awesome as Mariah week a couple of weeks ago, but it was just a trainwreck all around. Paula saved us with a well-timed, drunk night. We haven't had one of those in awhile. Thanks, Paula! Check the updated guide.
Our servers were attacked over the weekend, but now things are back to normal.
Dancing With The Stars and American Idol betting guides are updated. This week? Well, we do feel bad for Marlee, and really, were you that surprised that she went this week?
Seriously? This was about a month too late, if you ask us here in the office. Even Mariah's goosebumps couldn't help her.
The betting guide is updated, as always, for your convienience. Our favorite little chubby face David Cook is just edging out little Artichoke for being the favorite.
Sorry about the delay. It's been pretty boring around these parts.
But, Naomi Campbell isn't boring. In fact, she beats bitches up. There's really no other way to say it. The girl is hardcore. Bodog wants to know, after her latest airline rumble, if she'll actually see jail time or even probation in 2008.
I think she'll see some probation once she gets to court, but the Yes is -105, which is not as likely as No, which is at -135.
Also: Mariah Week on Idol. Don't think we didn't look up all her #1's on Wikipedia to guess who's going to do what song tonight. Quick picks? Archuleta's doing "Hero," Cook is doing "Vision of Love," and Castro's doing "We Belong Together." It's gonna be awesome, people.
Goodbye, Adieu, Auf Wiedersehen, Au Revoir, Adios...
Monica Seles and Penn Jillette are both gone from Dancing With The Stars, eliminated during the Model Round of the show. You know the Model Round: the first week (or weeks) when all the models are eliminated because they equate being their anorexic, drug-addled bodies as being fit enough to practice a dance routine for a couple hours a day.
Instead, we got rid of the really awkward folks, which is fine with me, leaving us with the sorta awkwardness of Priscilla, Marissa, and Steve. I don't know if Monica was trying to do The Robot, The Robocop, or what. If she would've busted out The Worm, it would've been cool.
And Chikezie. That guy was a cute little bundle of cuteness for me every week, but he made the dumb decision to shake the fans' hands on Tuesday night, and it got him into trouble. Don't touch the ladies, dude. Unless you're Michael Johns or David Cook. Then you can touch me, okay? Thanks.
But, at least we don't have to deal with this anymore:
(AI odds are also updated on that betting guide as well. Check it!)
We won't be mean by calling her Amanda Le Pew. That seems a little overdone by now. But we're not all that sad to see her go. Check out the updated odds on our American Idol betting guide. Things may not be as locked up as you think.
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Our handy-dandy annual American Idol Betting Guide is up for your viewing pleasure, and little David Archuleta is the favorite. But he has some stiff competition around him this year.
The girls are going nuts for this kid, and I just want to bake him some cookies and tuck him in. But he shouldn't be able to sing "Imagine" like that. Bodog has the odds on whether this kid will win it outright. With Yes at -160 and No at +120, he looks like the favorite. But we all know how effed up the competition can get after the final 12 are chosen. Just because they're the favorite doesn't mean they're going to win.
I mean, that's what it feels like this season. The singing's been good, but when you have a bunch of kids not even out of high school yet, it's really hard to get a performance out of someone who hasn't even gotten past second base.
But with 6 out of the 16 people left 20 years old or younger, it's a pretty good chance one of the little cherubs is going all the way. Bodog has the odds on which age group is going to win this season.
16-20 is at 1/3, and think about who's been good so far in that group: Archuleta and Ramiele. That could probably be the top two, if people vote for them during the season. 21-25 is at 17/4,and you've already got Carly in that group of folks, who's been signed and knows the downhill slide already. Then you have 26 or Older at 21/4, which basically leaves Michael Johns, and as good (and hot) as he is, he really is the old man of the group. Last year, Melinda and LaKisha were the old ladies, and they had the stamina, but Jordin somehow pulled it out at the end.
The way the girls scream at David Archuleta, he might as well be the New Kids On The Block all over again. Or New Edition, because he's like Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, and Ralph and Johnny, all wrapped up in a baby blanket. Aww.
And in case you missed it last week, here's Alaina crying like a brat at last week's elimination:
After watching the guys last night, I don't think it'll be a dude trying to kiss Paula this season (except for maybe Michael Johns, but that might be more of Paula trying to jump on him than anything). But, you never know. Bodog has a little prop on whether someone will try to kiss Paula this season on American Idol.
They have the odds with Yes at +400 and No at -700, which means they think it's not going to happen. But you know what? I think one of these sensitive dudes might just get that fine whiff of Paula's crazy and love up on her. Because that's what great TV is made of, right?
Finally we're getting down to the real deal on American Idol, and there doesn't seem to be one Sanjaya-like person in the house this year. Which is good, because at least we can watch the whole show and not have to plug our ears every week and averting our eyes from that trainwreck, but bad because Sanjaya was the best reality TV evar.
I'm just saying Danny Norriega. He's fierce. Rowr.
betUS has the odds on who will be the first two guys or girls to go on American Idol.
On the girls' side, they have Amy Jean Davis at -175 and Alaina Whitaker at -110, even from just reading their bios, I can see why.
Alaina Whitaker at -110: Alaina's influences are all country, and she's 16 years old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, which means that even if she's singing pop songs, she's going to have a twang. And her age definitely puts her at a disadvantage, no matter how good she is. She just looks too innocent (is that even possible anymore?)
Amy Jean Davis at -175: While Amy's a good singer as well, she's a little too plain to make it all the way. She might be able to hang in there and get the sympathy vote like Haley did last season, but with the bulk of talent this year, it's probably not very likely.
For the boys, they've got Luke Menard at -140 and David Hernandez at -120.
Luke Menard at -140: Don't get me wrong, Luke is a cute cute little man, and from what we've seen so far, he's got a good voice. But he looks older than 29, if that's even possible. If he can't break out of the gate early, he'll definitely be in trouble.
David Hernandez at -120: I like David. But he didn't seem to shine so much during Hollywood week, which may have mucked his chances going into this part of the competition. Also, he may end up picking songs that are too obscure for the American public to vote for before the theme weeks begin.
We've got our top 24, people. And there are quite a few youngins in the bunch this year. 8 of them are under 20. But that doesn't mean they're going to last.
But that also makes it shady for the young girls to get all riled up and decide to get close to Simon. Every once in awhile, the girls get spunky, but this year it's not looking like anybody's going to be all over the Cowell. Bodog Only says that the odds for someone giving Simon an innocent lap sit is +600, but to be honest, I think little Danny Norriega might just feel the urge:
He's gonna be like what Christian is for Project Runway, just watch the fierceness.
We've been seeing some... interesting characters the past couple of weeks on American Idol, but also a few good singers from all over the place. Last year it was pretty much split between the east coast and the west coast, though I don't think anybody was expecting Jordin being from Arizona of all places.
Bodog has the odds on which part of the country the winner will be from this year: West at 2/1, South at 10/11, Midwest at 5/2, and North East at 4/1. The odds are pointing to the South, but I'm thinking it's going to be another West Coaster this year. I don't know. From what we saw from the San Diego auditions alone, the West Coast is looking to represent this season. But that's also because I'm biased toward the West Coast anyway.
The more American Idol odds, the better. Bodog has a few new props on American Idol this season, along with the usual male/female winner. But my favorite right now is who will be a guest mentor, judge, or perfomer this season:
Sanjaya Malakar (9/2): In my heart, I pine for this. But I know realistically, it won't happen. I know the Fox network can stoop a little low, but this would be utterly ridiculous. Which is why they should do it! Make him a guest judge, please!
Think about the children, is all I'm saying.
Jordin Sparks (3/1): Jordin Sparks flopped, y'all. And I'm pretty sure she flopped not only because the lovely girl isn't a sexpot, but because she made her first single off her album sound like a Timberland knock-off. (I can't imbed the video, so you'll have to click on the link to watch it.) But she'll probably be on the show to try and salvage some part of her career.
Liza Minelli (6/1): Oh. My. God. Please let this happen. 'Cause you know what? It'll be an even more glorious trainwreck than Miss Diana Ross was last year with that effed up dress and off-key singing. Plus the gay boys might just find an excuse to start watching again. Oh please make this happen! (It probably won't, though.)
But still. Please?
Gene Simmons (15/1): As much as it would be kickass to have a KISS night on AI, I personally wouldn't want to hear, like, 15 versions of "Beth" in one night. And, come on, the dude was already on his own reality show, plus Celebrity Apprentice, so no more reality TV for him for awhile, okay?
Rihanna (7/1): You know, I'd actually like to see Rhianna perform on American Idol, only because she's the best example of how having not a great voice can still get you a career, and a really good career at that. The girl is just hotness all over.
Tay Zonday (100/1): If you are not familiar with Tay Zonday, let me introduce you to "Chocolate Rain," which is why he should be on American Idol:
I don't think it needs any more explanation. Though he really should be on the show, but it won't happen. Makes me sad. Honestly, tears.
I mean, in all fairness, it's not really a new year until American Idol starts.
Every year, I think that this year will be the year that the show just blows, and I typically HATE the bad audition shows at the beginning. But last night's episode was SO GOOD. We had some guy waxing his chest hair, a heart wrenching story of a sick child and another heart wrenching story of a sick mother (by which I'm pretty sure we just mean very much over weight mother). We had a girl with a body like a porn star who's never watched a rated "R" movie. We had three guys who can REALLY sing. We had a Carrie Underwood knock off, who actually may be better than Carrie Underwood (she for sure had more personality than Carrie Underwood) who raises horses and fights combat sports. We had a crazy girl. Actually, we had two crazy girls. We had classic Simon and classic Randy. We had Ryan Seacrest doing his deadpan response face to crazy contestants at least a dozen times. He's almost made a career out of that at this point.
Oddly, however, there was no moment where I was convinced that Paula Abdul was on drugs. Until they showed the previews for an upcoming auditions segment in which she dances. Then my faith was restored.
I feel better. I've been home in bed sick for DAYS now. It certainly appears, though, that Randy, Paula and Simon have been good for my soul. I feel much better.
Can you tell how utterly excited and thrilled I am about this!!? I just checked BetUS and they ALREADY have a prop bet on American Idol's Season 7 winner. Will it be Male or Female?
Right now is actually a good time to get in on this prop because Male and Female are tied with each other at-120.
I think I'll be putting my money on Male. 4 out of the 6 winners of American Idol have been Female. So, we are clearly overdue for having a Male winner!
I cannot wait to see it all unfold this January!
But before we begin anew, may we take a moment of silence to remember our favorite Top 2 contestants from last season: Blake and Jordin!
You knew it was coming, like, a month ago. Actually, with the way AI looks more and more contrived every week, you could've guessed it just because Natasha Beddingfield was the the guest singer this week. (Blonde takes out blonde. Yes, a bad Bob Dylan reference. I'm sorry.)
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