Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Overall, a very fun show, from the little "bits" they did to the group numbers to the surprise star appearances. Then, at the very end, Simon tossed out a comment that left a sour taste in my mouth. Still didn't ruin my enjoyment of the experience.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Yeah, DAR, I agree! How amazing that in one week they identified a song that would work for both of them, rehearsed it, and pulled it off so smoothly.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 I won't be able to get the quote exactly right, but... Just before Ryan announced the winner, he called upon Simon to make any last comment to the two finalists. Simon said, "Look, guys, I'm not usually sincere when I say this, but you are both brilliant. You've each been incredible, and you both have the makings of a star." WTH?!?! His whole schtick is that he's the honest, brutal judge. But then he admits tonight that he's "not usually sincere." It was a jolt to me. For two hours, I'd been enjoying an episode that had been putting a really nice-feeling conclusion to the season. It was fun, light, generous, cooperative, and up-beat. And then Simon slaps me with, "This is all fake, you know." Ewwwwwwwwww. His contract expires after next season. I hope the producers change their current thinking and realize that AI can do fine without him.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 There was something else, too, but I can't post it until after the show finishes airing Out West.
Originally Posted By mele <<Wasn't that great?!>> Yes! And it made me forgive the show for the horrible Black Eyed Peas torture they put me through a few minutes before.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 LOL! Mr. Bill said the same thing! ("Now SHE can sing! Not like that other crap.") I'd been totally surprised earlier when Mr. Bill became obviously excited to hear that Fergie was coming onstage. It soon became immediately clear he'd confused some names and was expecting Duffy. Oh, well. During the Black Eyed Peas, I just focused on the background dancers and thought of England.
Originally Posted By mele <,I just focused on the background dancers and thought of England.>> I love this comment. Poetic. Duffy would have been WAY better! Seeing Rod Stewart made me sad. He has skinny old man legs.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 So he has a new album coming out, eh? Studio magic. Not that I thought his recent "standards" albums were anything close to magical.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Oops. Premature posting. I should have written, "Studio magic, if tonight's performance is any indication." And while I'm being all bitchy... I [heart, heart, heart] Queen Latifah. I think she's talented and beautiful and a wonderful person. So who decided to dress her in a sausage casing tonight?
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Along those same bitchy lines... I've heard Cyndi Lauper sing "Time After Time" in a number of styles. The song has stood up to every treatment she's given it. It's that good of a song. I thought Cyndi "dumbed it down" to accomodate Alison tonight. But, apparently, not far enough. Nice try, and Cyndi was way generous, but Alison was horrible.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I AM STILL A GLAMBERT AND HE WAS ROBBED! Now that I've got that off my chest, I think Adam will do just fine without the title. It was very disappointing not to hear his name tho. LOVED the Kiss and Queen songs! I think Adam could very easily be Queen's new lead singer! The evening was very fun. I could've done without the awards tho, but I did enjoy Kara coming onstage singing and "flashing"!!! What a hoot! Danny did so good with Lionel. I still can't stand Megan tho. Blech... I wish the best of luck to Chris and we'll see who sells the most CDs.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Oh, and the other thing that Simon did that soured me... When Kris was announced as the winner, three judges jumped to their feet to celebrate his accomplishment. Adam hugged him in apparent sincere happiness for him. Simon sat at the desk, seemingly pouting that he had just lost a lot of money.
