Last week I developed a theory that was proven true for last week’s vote. Basically I believe that Adam Lambert won’t have the universal appeal to make him win the competition, but that both Kris and Danny were similar enough that they would split the fan base and one of those two would be eliminated. Then my theory continues that whichever of Danny or Kris that remained from the vote last week would end up winning the competition. So, if my theory is true, then Kris Allen will ultimately win this week. We’ll see! Actually, Kris Allen is my favorite and I really hope he wins.
After an especially long intro, we were finally treated to the singing in this singing competition, which began with Adam Lambert reprising his very popular version of the Tears for Fears song, “Mad World.” Actually, my 9-year-old daughter really loves this song and plays it over and over. I really believe that the Judges desperately want him to win for some reason. I agree that he’s very good, and his performance on this song was very good, but I just wish the judges would quit drooling all over him and would actually critique him. Simon is the only one with any sense of reality in his comments.
For Kris’s personal pick of the night, he chose Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Usually this song is performed by the R&B leaning contestants, so it was definitely refreshing to hear it sung in Kris’ personal style, which is mellower alternative, which is the kind of music I like. I’m still rooting for him. It was also nice to see the judges praising him as much (although not as passionately) as Adam. At least it doesn’t feel like they are trying to stack the deck for Adam. (more…)