American Idol's Rod Stewart Week - April 18, 2006

Tonight's theme was Rod Stewart. Despite expecting the popular Rod Stewart hit "Do ya Think I'm Sexy," we soon were entertained with thefact that this was more than just Rod Stewart week. In fact, the contestants were singing anything that had been written within 50years of Rod Stewart's career. This included songs we don't think Rod Stewart ever sang, such as "Someone to Watch Over Me" (sung by McPhee).

Chris: Did anyone else notice that Chris was completely robbed of an intro tonight? He was the only contestant that didn't have a clip of the invaluable Rod Stewart coaching session. He was also denied a sob story about how all he's ever wanted is to sing a song that was written within 50 years of Rod Stewart's fame.

Maybe Fox doesn't think Chris needs the extra airtime. Whatever the case, not cool Fox. You were supposed to be fair. Oh wait, I forgot, you're Fox. As for Chris's performance, he's
phenomenal but I admit I found it a little boring. I'm starting to miss rocker Chris. We know you'll never please us all. At least Simon was happy this week.

Paris: Classy, but the pink suit? One week she's too young to be singing Beyonce and this week she's dressed like she's having a mid-life crisis. Her voice sounded incredible tonight and the crowd seemed to love her.

Taylor: Also incredible. It's hard for me to critique Paris or Taylor, since I found both of their performances to be the best I've ever seen them. Taylor had the perfect mixture of spunk and groundedness tonight. It was nice to watch him find a happy middle ground.

Elliot: He's got flawless vocals, a humble disposition and a real chance to be the black sheep that wins. He's so steady. He's happy, he's likable, and no one's expecting him to go far because he's not another tool. Each week he awes us, so I don't predict he'll be gone any time soon.

Kellie: Jason, my boyfriend, said it best that there are no three better words to describe Kellie than the title of the song she sang tonight "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." She knew that she did terrible, admitted she "butchered" the song. Now the question becomes, how much of this is a popularity contest and how much a singing contest?

If it's singing, she should be going home tomorrow. We know that's not all it is. I have tended to dislike Kellie's personality, but Katharine's more. I feel that Kellie is smart enough to play stupid, whereas Katharine is stupid enough to be cocky.

Ace: He's still in the competition? We legitimately forgot. And then we were struck by the greased back hair pulled into a short ponytail. My friend Lauren and I gasped. The guys in the room looked confused. Lauren and I were utterly disgusted. I
don't know if it's just us, or all girls, but I cannot stand greased back hair in a pony tail. It has so many negative connotations. Theft. Bandit. Child molester. And now, Ace Young. Ace, please bring the beanie's back.

Katharine: Tonight I liked her better. She looked classy, and gave a solid performance. as for the remaining females, Paris is my favorite. Usually Kellie follows solely based on my dislike for Katharine's personality, but tomorrow, I'd rather see Kellie go. Who do you think will get kicked off? And who do you think deserves to win?