LATEST IDOL CASTOFF, MELINDA DOOLITTLE GOES HOME.
Another one bites the dust on American Idol
Season 6 as the Final 3 are
narrowed down to the Final 2. No one can deny that this has been one of
the greatest shockers in American Idol history, maybe even topping last
season''s
shocker with the
elimination of Chris Daughtry. For the last 12 weeks or
so, we have seen Melinda deliver consistent, solid, perfomances ranging
from good to
great. She has never been in the bottom group, making her
elimination last night especially shocking. Almost everyone
thought she
was a shoe in for the finals, even the judges thought so. Personally, I thought she was sure to be in the Final 2, and I along with many others found it hard to believe that we would finally be saying goodbye to Melinda Doolittle.Was it a mistake?
I have read the contention of many Blake and Jordin fans, saying
that her lack of personality led to her demise from AI 6. Too much of a
good thing? Maybe, though there is no way of knowing for sure.Though I commend the Final 2 (Blake and Jordin) and
do not question their capabilities, I am still somewhat disappointed.
Melinda was a rare diamond in the rough, and though others may say she
lacked personality, her
vocal strength and unique talent cannot be
denied . It is disappointing that the voters have casted off yet another
great vocalist from a show that is supposed to showcase a person’s
vocal capabilities. It seems that AI, or rather, it’s voters, have
become too focused on image rather than content. Though these two elements are also important, when it comes down to it American
Idol is still, after all, a singing competition. While we admit that
Blake and Jordin are also tremendous talents, we have to admit that it was
Melinda who dominated the vocal aspect of the competition.
On a lighter note, this is really not the end of the road for her. Fear not Melinda fans, for she will surely make it big in the music industry even though she will not be taking the title home this season. Last year''s third placer, Elliott Yamin, made it big even though he didn''t make the Final 2. His record sales have even topped that of of AI''s previous winner, Taylor Hicks. Having said this, there is hope for Melinda yet. As Paula Abdul said, there are great things ahead of her, and her career will surely be a fruitful one. It has been wonderful to watch Melinda change from the shy back-up singer into a soulful, confident, and beautiful vocalist in the spotlight. As for American Idol, she will be missed.
On the other hand, the journey isn''t over yet for Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks, the final 2 contenders for American Idol Season 6. They will be battling it out next Tuesday evening, and the whole world will be watching. Congratulations for making it this far, as we all know it has been a long journey. Best of luck to both of you, and may the better singer emerge victorious. :)
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