Last night was the long anticipated night that fans of Idol, Paula Abdul and Ellen Degeneres, although with possibly different intents, all came together to witness the dawn of a new permanent judge on American Idol.
Ellen, although funny in most bits, was somewhat redundant at times with the humour in her remarks, similar to a generally lovable, yet occasionally annoying child in a class of forty constantly raising her hands at each and every opportunity, merely craving for attention. Having said that, I suppose we can only imagine the pressure the contestants are going through, appreciating any kind of ‘positivity’ that they can garner, even if it means criticisms cloaked under the most perplexing of jokes. On the other hand, I did find myself silently ‘giggling’ (yes i tend to do that sometimes) when she teasingly mentioned to Simon, “So this is it? I come on and you leave..”
Ellen’s jokes aside, episode 9 proves to be packed with early favourites from round-one auditions, giving light (maybe even slightly more than a suggestion, although one can never be too sure) in revealing the contestants from season 9 that will probably be getting the ‘pimp-spot’ from the producers .
With that, before I share with you the highlights of the first round of Hollywood week and as a welcome to our favourite new permanent judge on American Idol (and being true to the way Ellen has been starting off her shows)
“KAAAa KAAAAAaaaa.”
Katie Stevens starts off Hollywood week with her rendition of a Stevie classic, "For once in my life"
Andrew Garcia singing 'Straight Up', by Paula Abdul.
Janell Wheeler singing 'American Boy' during the first round of Hollywood Week.
Haeley Vaughn in Hollywood Week singing "Change" by Taylor Swift.
Lily Scott with her rendition of Lullaby of Birdland during the first round of Hollywood week.
Michael Lynch singing 'Waiting for the world to change'
Casey James Singing 'I don't need no doctor'.
Didi Benami Singing 'Terrified' for Hollywood Week Round 1
Crystal Bowersox during the first round of Hollywood week singing 'Natural Woman'
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