My Take: American Idol - San Antonio

Thank goodness! Tonight is the last night of auditions and I'm thrilled. The bad auditions are funny and all but I'm excited to see the real talent.

And why did Simon and Randy change seats at the judging table? That kind of stuff throws me off...

My random comments:

I could see how Bryan (sang Billy Idol) could win that mock American Idol contest - maybe if it was in a loud bar setting or something. He was definitely entertaining and and caught my attention with the fist pumping and all. (Paula and Randy certainly got into it!)

I knew Haley ("I Can't Make You Love Me") would be in as soon as she walked in - pretty girl, pleasant personality. Decent voice - plus she sang it softly and didn't try to wail it like other girls do. As I've mentioned before, there are a lot of these types that have made it into the Hollywood round. I'm a little worried because what if we get to Hollywood and it's just a bunch of so-so people that look nice but can't really sing???

Loved the bit about the double doors - that's definitely been an on-going theme with these auditions. I don't know if the producers locked one of them on purpose, but I guess it did create some funny moments. Especially when both Simon and Paula got stuck on them.

That one dude's fake irate reaction when he left the audition room was hilarious, especially since his cousin fell for it! I thought it was cute the way the judges got a kick out of the faux tantrum as well.

An American Idol first - judges allow an audition do-over (and not just to make fun of them). Ashlyn (sp?) has a unique voice but apparently some bad habits to break. After first turning her down and sending her away to the comfort of her family, the judges decide to give her a second chance and bring her back in. She didn't really kill it her second time around, but apparently it was good enough to send to the next round.

And yay for Jimbo! He's definitely a fun one to watch.

And CRAP! Tomorrow is the best of the rest??? No Hollywood until next week? WAHHHHHH!!!!