Double Heartache
And so, after another tense and drawn-out Results Show, two of the sweetest contestants this season said their good-byes, leaving us with a Top 6. As time goes by, it gets harder and harder to watch the contestants leave, and watching two of the contestants that I liked the most go home on the same night was just heartwrenching. I'll tell you, there was scarcely a dry eye in the house.
I loved Deidre from the moment I saw her first audition - her version of the Shoop Shoop Song, combined with that killer laugh, and the shots of her mother singing along in invisible support really endeared her to me, not to mention the fact that she's a fellow Pretorianite. I had a great amount of faith in her ability to do very well in this competition, and indeed she did. Making the Top 8 is absolutely nothing to be sneezed at, and I think a few weeks of bad luck combined with high emotions helped contribute to her earlier-than-expected ousting. I take comfort in knowing that she definitely has a bright career ahead of her - whether it is in music or acting, she has the potential to make a very big splash, and she definitely has the advantage of youth on her side. If I ever finish my novel, Deidre will be my first pick to play the main character when it gets turned into a movie ;) And a special note to those I'm sure are reading along: you guys are simply the most amazing people I have met in a very, very long time, and I am thrilled to have gotten the chance to know you. Don't be strangers!
And of course, Deidre wasn't alone in saying goodbye. Making her teary exit was the other real sweetheart of the competition, the beautiful Martelize van Niekerk. Considering she was one of my picks to go home tonight, I can't claim to be surprised, but I am definitely disappointed. She showed some serious talent this year, and I hope that she will continue to pursue her dream. During tonight's press conference, she said that this was "just the beginning", and I'm hoping that her time on Idols opened doors for her. Beautiful (in every single way), talented and extremely likeable, she definitely has a winning combination.
And for the first time, we got a true idea of how the contestants are faring so far. Top 4 consisted of Gift, Karin, V and Nhlanhla, while Ayanda and Nicky joined the eliminated contestants in the bottom 4. I feel confident that Ayanda is number 5; her continued improvement and consistency in turning out breathtaking performances has to have improved her standing. I guess the real surprise is the two wild cards holding on tightly to their chance to win the whole shebang. That in itself has got to feel pretty damn good. However, tonight's Top 4 represent the contestants that I think will actually be the Top 4. I have a feeling Nicky will be next to go. Fanbase or not, she will have to fight very, very hard to best her competitors, and while she has definitely delivered some stunning work, I think her biggest downfall will be her failure to do so consistently. But, as always, anything can happen.
A heads up on next week's theme: The contestants will each be singing two songs - both of which will be Judges' Choice. I also asked whether we could expect another group performance, however I was only answered by a mischievous smile and the promise that surprises are in store. I can hardly wait...
I loved Deidre from the moment I saw her first audition - her version of the Shoop Shoop Song, combined with that killer laugh, and the shots of her mother singing along in invisible support really endeared her to me, not to mention the fact that she's a fellow Pretorianite. I had a great amount of faith in her ability to do very well in this competition, and indeed she did. Making the Top 8 is absolutely nothing to be sneezed at, and I think a few weeks of bad luck combined with high emotions helped contribute to her earlier-than-expected ousting. I take comfort in knowing that she definitely has a bright career ahead of her - whether it is in music or acting, she has the potential to make a very big splash, and she definitely has the advantage of youth on her side. If I ever finish my novel, Deidre will be my first pick to play the main character when it gets turned into a movie ;) And a special note to those I'm sure are reading along: you guys are simply the most amazing people I have met in a very, very long time, and I am thrilled to have gotten the chance to know you. Don't be strangers!
And of course, Deidre wasn't alone in saying goodbye. Making her teary exit was the other real sweetheart of the competition, the beautiful Martelize van Niekerk. Considering she was one of my picks to go home tonight, I can't claim to be surprised, but I am definitely disappointed. She showed some serious talent this year, and I hope that she will continue to pursue her dream. During tonight's press conference, she said that this was "just the beginning", and I'm hoping that her time on Idols opened doors for her. Beautiful (in every single way), talented and extremely likeable, she definitely has a winning combination.
And for the first time, we got a true idea of how the contestants are faring so far. Top 4 consisted of Gift, Karin, V and Nhlanhla, while Ayanda and Nicky joined the eliminated contestants in the bottom 4. I feel confident that Ayanda is number 5; her continued improvement and consistency in turning out breathtaking performances has to have improved her standing. I guess the real surprise is the two wild cards holding on tightly to their chance to win the whole shebang. That in itself has got to feel pretty damn good. However, tonight's Top 4 represent the contestants that I think will actually be the Top 4. I have a feeling Nicky will be next to go. Fanbase or not, she will have to fight very, very hard to best her competitors, and while she has definitely delivered some stunning work, I think her biggest downfall will be her failure to do so consistently. But, as always, anything can happen.
A heads up on next week's theme: The contestants will each be singing two songs - both of which will be Judges' Choice. I also asked whether we could expect another group performance, however I was only answered by a mischievous smile and the promise that surprises are in store. I can hardly wait...
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