Onto the players. It's ladies first, alphabetically:
Alaina Whitaker - 16 Tulsa, OK
I'm sure she is a very nice girl. One who will be cut within the first two weeks unless she blows us out of the water because we know nothing about her.
Alexandrea Lushington - 16 Atlanta, GA
If we've seen or heard her before, I don't remember it, which doesn't bode well. Odds of making the top 12: slim to none.
Amanda Overmyer - 23 Mulberry, IN
This girl rocks my socks. Long live the rock 'n roll nurse. She's top 10 material, a la Gina Glocksen, however Love Song Week could be tricky.
Amy Davis - 25 Cedar Lake, IN
First cut outta the gate.
Asia'h Epperson - 19 Joplin, MO
LOVE this girl. She's a little firecracker with the whole package. I hope she makes the top 12, but I have a feeling she might not.
Brooke White - 24 Van Nuys, CA
Despite being a hybrid of two of my best friends (one of which I've been encouraging to audition for years), Brooke is as boring as it gets. A great role model and a beautiful girl for sure, but not the most unique, talented, or interesting.
Carly Smithson - 24, Dublin, Ireland (now San Diego, CA)
The Powers that Be want her in the finale, and to the finale she shall go, as a result of maximum Idol pimpage. I love the accent and definitely think she's a unique individual, however if I'm being honest I'm sick of her already.
Joanne Borgella - 25 Hopoken, NJ
I think this girl is beautiful and talented, however I do wish she'd quit bringing up the weight issue - if there is one thing AI is not it's size-ist. She's half of Rueben, Mandisa and LaKisha, and I don't recall any of them ever complaining about their weight.
Kady Malloy - 18 Houston, TX
She is probably my favorite Interchangeable Blonde, but that's not saying much. She's cute and will probably go down the road of The Pickler instead of Britney (which is preferable to fading away into obscurity I suppose).
Kristy Lee Cook - 24 Selma, OK
After seeing her perform in front of a Confederate flag, I have nothing good to say about KKKristy, and hope she is the first Interchangeable Blonde to hit the road. (Does that make me prejudice about prejudice?)
Ramiele Malubay - 20 Miramar, FL
I like this girl, but I think I like Asia'h more. I don't think there's room in the top 12 for the both of them, and Ramiele probably has the edge.
Syesha Mercado - 21 Miami, FL
Although losing her voice during Hollywood week may have been a ploy for more screentime, she's got my vote. I was BLOWN AWAY by her final audition.
The boys, the boys:
Chikezie Eze - 22 Inglewood, CA
Best. Name. Ever. It's also the most likely to be misspelled. He comes from the ghetto (always a plus when they are working their way up) and seems very likable. Top 12...maybe.
Colton Berry - 17 Staunton, VA
Can't stand this guy. He sang Aladdin's "Whole New World" (poorly) for crying out loud. Be gone.
Danny Noriega - 18 Azusa, CA
I live just minutes from Azusa, so I gotta show some support for the local boy. I wasn't particularly impressed with his audition, but he's growing on me. And what personality!
David Archuleta - 17 Salt Lake City, UT
David #1 is nice, sweet and cute, much like a puppy. I try not to kick puppies, but if he continues his trend of lame song choices, mediocre performances and the aw-shucks routine in reaction to the judges mega-hype I won't be able to stop myself.
David Cook - 25 Tulsa, OK
Hate this guy. He and his wannabe edgyness irk me to the core. Unfortunately, I predict he'll be around for at least three or four weeks. Ugh.
David Hernandez - 24 Phoenix, AZ
David #3 has a very Rudy Cardenas vibe about him. I predict he'll last longer than Rudy (though not too much more) and that his song choices will continue to be cheesy and uber-annoying.
Garret Haley 17 - Elida, OH
His big-band hair scares me. Haven't heard him sing but I do not have high hopes for this one.
Jason Castro 20 - Rowlett, TX
Everyone likes a guy with dreads. Other than that, I haven't seen or heard enough of him to judge.
Jason Yeager - 28 Grand Prarie, TX
Who?
Luke Menard - 29 Crawfordsville, IN
I think he and the rock 'n roll nurse should hook up. They both love motorcycles and are from Indiana. He looks like a cross between Luke Perry and Orlando Bloom. As far as who he sounds like...couldn't tell ya. Gone within two weeks.
Michael Johns - 29 Atlanta, GA (formerly Australia)
I see him either duking it out with Carly in the finale or having a Daughtry-esque exit sooner than everyone expects. He's definitely a favorite and his accent is to die for, but the more I look at him the more I am reminded of Rufus from Gossip Girl. I was forced to cross Michael off of my list of potential conquests when it was revealed that he a) is married, b) is not a vegetarian, and c) stole his former band's songs. But hey, nobody's perfect.
Robbie Carrico - 26 Melbourne, FL
Real rockers don't sing Bryan Adams. Enough said.
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So tell me...who are you digging? Who would you like to dump? And, are you ready to get this road on the show?
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