Tonight's Verdict - 70s show

[Pinkline Jones]

Well oddly enough the voters got one thing right - Matt WAS the worst performance of the previous night - just not good enough to warrant another chance. Matt was obviously very disappointed but if he rolls back the tape I'm sure he understands what happened. And I think its bloody stupid that the powers that be make him sing the very song that failed him AGAIN! More torture for him and double the torture for us at home.

Andrew whatever and whoever the other guy is i.e. the comperes claimed that Stevie Wonder never sounded so good ....referring to Levi - cough cough - give us a break fellas - Levi is so far behind Stevie Wonder he's about to be lapped. What rot. But before you chicks come to dig the talons in - Levi did a good job last night - so not criticising him.

One thing we had confirmed is that Millsy would make an ideal karaoke compere. He won't cut the mustard as a singer but he's got a good personality for some form of entertainment.

The opening number "Rise Up" was the usual vomitous mess
that you expect when someone unknown has a brilliant idea to get all the singers together on stage with every singer doing their egocentric bests to make it work not.

Side note: Cle - you're not a star yet girlie - a legend in your own school lunch time maybe but hold your horses. Guy Fuzzy Hair is starting to grate on the nerves again - in the horse racing business they'd just bring the screen out and humanely put him down. Lauren did her usual oh my gosh boo hoo gushy act - its getting a bit tedious deary.

The first bit of rank STUPIDITY from the voters was evident in the voting of Kelly as being one of the worst three - she was one of the best you sawdust for brain dunderklunks!!

Peter the Pigmeister had a shocker the night before and it was no surprise to see him at the bottom of the votes pile - Peter himself thought he'd done ok. Time for that famous REALITY check - it wasn't good Peter but despite that he deserved another chance at a song that would provide a better vehicle for him. And the Powers or should I say IDIOTS that made the guy sing the song that he was voted out on! Not one of their better ideas. I think on the other hand that Rebecca was very very lucky to make it to the next show but maybe she'll rise to the occasion.

Anyway - I'm calling this the way it IS not the way the dopey teenage chicks see this but then again they're probably the only ones who will bother to buy the winner's album LOL. Admittedly there might be some dopey teenage blokes doing the voting - same thing. Whoever the guilty parties are - you know!!

But despite not making it to the next round and all the sorrowful looks from the judges - remember if you don't make it here you should still press the judges to help you get contracts because the judges have been saying how wonderful and fantastic and god-given and all that jazz you are. So if the judges have any sincerity they will put you on the road to fame and fortune anyway. Yeah right!

[Evy]

The fact that they had to go through the three with the least votes and then choose two to go was sheer cruelty, torture (was it necessary to put the contestants through that?) and plain stupid. It's easier to accept when you are choosing a winner, but to pick losers (?) that way just wasn't right.

And yes only IDIOTS would make them sing the very song that they were voted out on! it would have been better if they had the choice to choose one of the songs that they have already performed. At least it would have left a good and lasting memory of them.

I wasn't surprised to see Matt go, his performance on Sunday was dull in comparison to the others. Peter our pigfarmer really deserved a second chance though – sure, Sunday nite was atrocious but the guy can sing.

Now with Kelly - I really thought she would go. Her performance on Sunday was okay but the girl isn't a singer (karaoke standard)...and well she's missing that x-factor and yes she can't dance.

The opening song "Rise up"- what was that crap? The song itself was pathetic and with everyone trying to beat each others singing was ridiculous to watch.

[Felicity]

In reference to 'rise up' - yeah it looked sloppy and a bit to cutsey for my liking, but they didn't all go at it trying to beat each other with their parts, they were allocated their parts, so I can't see how it was any sort of egocentric thing, I mean sure they tried to sing their best, but hey aren't they always trying to do that?!?!?

Anyway sad to see Peter go -

I like Matt but was glad he went, no more blondes! ha

But Kelly?? what the? Lauren should have gone - and still should - next week!

[kayti]

This really should have been Lauren's week to leave, but sadly, lovely Matt Chadwick left in her place. I remain firmly convinced that it won't be long before she is out, especially if she keeps on turning in dismal performances like Sunday's.

'Rise Up' was terrible. Cheesy, bubblegum pop with some of the most cringe-worthy, corny lyrics I have ever had to endure in my life. Half of the contestants looked embarrassed having to smile and perform the song somewhat enthusiastically (eg. Levi, Bek, Guy). Having to watch Lauren attempt to throw in some sexy dance moves - that simply came off as awkward as she always is - wasn't great either. Ugh. If this is the kind of stuff Mark Holden is going to be writing for whoever wins this competition, I would be very, very scared.

[Pinkline Jones]

Geez riaowww!! The chicks have sure got it in for Lauren - she wasn't the worst singer on Sunday - she might go a few more shows.

[DanniiBoy]

Beg to differ, Pinkline. Lauren was painful and should be put out of our misery until such time as she can give a passable impersonation of enjoying her performance.

Lauren has a LOT of work to do and the sooner she gets cut loose and given an opportunity to do that work, the better.

[Evy]

Quoting Pink: "Lauren - she wasn't the worst singer on Sunday "

*rolling eyes* Are you really sure about that??

[kayti]

If you ask me, Lauren never should have gotten in the top 12, let alone survived this week. Excuse me if I'm a little bitter.

And she's such a little crybaby! She almost had a mental breakdown when they announced that she was SAFE. Imagine if they announced that she was leaving - and then she'd have to get up there and sing... Ah, it'll be a great day, that day!

[Pinkline Jones]

Folks - Matt's revisiting of "If" on Monday night proved my point. Good luck to him but honestly that was woeful. Lauren can sing better than Millsy (even allowing for bad diction) and no one's suggesting Millsy get the flick. I can sing better than both of them anyway so I'm happy.

[kayti]

Millsey may not be the best singer in the competition, but he is a darn good performer. He engages the audience and is comfortable on-stage, whereas poor Lauren stands there looking like a stunned deer in headlights, as if she is about to shit her pants. If she can't handle the heat, she should head on out of the kitchen.

Matt had an absolutely beautiful voice, and his sincerity as a person shone through his performances. You will be missed, Matty!

[Pinkline Jones]

"Good Performer" - is that what we really want from this show?
I hope they choose a good SINGER in the end. That's what we need to show the world - good Australian pop singers are few and far between - that's what we should be aiming for. If we want to see a good performer there's always the circus.
And Matt will NOT be missed by Pinkline Jones but good luck to him.

[kayti]

What we're looking for from this competition is the complete package - that includes both a good voice and the ability to perform well. Lauren, for example, has a decent singing voice but I would rather hang myself than pay money to watch her stand up on-stage and carry a tune whilst looking like she's trying to refrain from bursting into tears. You need a combination of both vocal ability and performance - as well as charisma and personality (another area in which Lauren is lacking, but enough bagging of Lauren) - in order to succeed and be marketable.

[Evy]

Not sure if you guys agree with me on this one...Lauren is a terrible performer (no question about it), but personally I think her singing is just as "good".

It's Karaoke standard - so even if we were to judge the contestants by their singing and not the overall package, Lauren has already lost. Her voice is too soft, but at least it's in tune.....and well I seriously think it's as good as the spice girls (that's a worry!!).

P.S If Pinkline reckons he can sing better than Millsie and Matt then he can sing better than Lauren.

[kayti]

Hear hear, Evy.

OUT WITH LAUREN.

[Pinkline Jones]

I don't think Lauren will win the Aussie Idol but I don't think she was THAT bad. My biggest grip with her is her shocking diction when sang "Imagine" - she sang an Americanised version BURT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE - we all know that John Lennon wasn't American so there's no excuses for this. Fair enough if she was singing Rocky Mountain High or life on some farm in Nebraska then I can understand the song being done with an American accent ok but this was different.

Yes I can sing better than Matt, Millsy, and Lauren - but I'm too old for Aussie Idol and they might ask me to wear a toupee.

PINKLINE