Another stunning results show...
We're really coming down to the wire now - only three more shows left, and in between wondering how I'll ever fill all my time without Idols, it only gets harder watching people go home.
I didn't predict it correctly tonight, and I think it was partly due to the fact that I didn't want to. Ayanda is one of the most likeable people, and great fun to be around. After being told she was eliminated, she warned her fellow contestants "No hugs!" When she was in the hot seat last week, she had made the same request: No hugs if she were the one going home. During the press conference, she explained that hugs would have made her cry, but that she was too addicted to love and ended up reaching for the comforting arms of her friends. Naturally, she shed a few tears after being eliminated, but sitting in the press conference it was easy to forget the sorrow and just laugh along with one of the greatest personalities of the season. There was scarcely a question that she answered without laughing at some point. And let me just say: that laugh is infectious. Last night at the show, when they were playing her insert, every time she laughed, the entire audience laughed along with her. It's just impossible to resist.
Asked who she saw winning the whole thing, she was unable to pick just one, but affirmed that "from here on out, whoever wins deserves it." As for what's next for her, she'll sit back and wait for the offers to start coming in, and probably finish out her honors course. When asked whether she'd rather pursue acting or singing, she reckoned singing should be something she does for pleasure, and that acting should be what she does to earn a living. She also agreed that she'd love to do presenting, which I have to say would be a perfect outlet for her.
I suspect that Ayanda's elimination will affect the rest of the contestants. I definitely think she was a great mood-lifter and was able to make even the grimmest moments a little bit more fun with her wacky and loveable personality.
The real shocker of the evening was finding V in the bottom 3. Despite all my criticisms in the past, I was absolutely stunned when she took her place with Nhlanhla and Ayanda. I have to believe that the biggest factor was complacency amongst her fans. I've said before, absolutely no one is safe, and just assuming that your favorite is safe based on fanbase and past performances is not a good idea. I think tonight will prove to be a very big wakeup call to all of her supporters, though. Nhlanhla also tumbled out of last week's position in the top half, which just might confirm the judges' comments that his voice is losing its appeal. He has a battle ahead of him - even the last remaining wildcard, Nicky, leapt past him to take a surprising spot in the Top 3.
A very interesting turn of events indeed, and if anything, just proof that this is still anyone's game, and anything can happen. So make sure to keep voting for your favorite, because every vote counts.
Also, what I didn't know was that there is a limit on voting. Only the first 100 votes from each telephone number or SMS are counted, so if you're voting more than 100 times from one phone, you're only throwing away your money. Around 750,000 votes were cast during the voting period this week, representing a continued increase in voting. By the time final rolls around, it seems pretty safe to predict that voting will break the one million mark.
Three more weeks, five more contestants, and plenty of surprises in store. I don't know about you, but I'm loving every minute of it...
I didn't predict it correctly tonight, and I think it was partly due to the fact that I didn't want to. Ayanda is one of the most likeable people, and great fun to be around. After being told she was eliminated, she warned her fellow contestants "No hugs!" When she was in the hot seat last week, she had made the same request: No hugs if she were the one going home. During the press conference, she explained that hugs would have made her cry, but that she was too addicted to love and ended up reaching for the comforting arms of her friends. Naturally, she shed a few tears after being eliminated, but sitting in the press conference it was easy to forget the sorrow and just laugh along with one of the greatest personalities of the season. There was scarcely a question that she answered without laughing at some point. And let me just say: that laugh is infectious. Last night at the show, when they were playing her insert, every time she laughed, the entire audience laughed along with her. It's just impossible to resist.
Asked who she saw winning the whole thing, she was unable to pick just one, but affirmed that "from here on out, whoever wins deserves it." As for what's next for her, she'll sit back and wait for the offers to start coming in, and probably finish out her honors course. When asked whether she'd rather pursue acting or singing, she reckoned singing should be something she does for pleasure, and that acting should be what she does to earn a living. She also agreed that she'd love to do presenting, which I have to say would be a perfect outlet for her.
I suspect that Ayanda's elimination will affect the rest of the contestants. I definitely think she was a great mood-lifter and was able to make even the grimmest moments a little bit more fun with her wacky and loveable personality.
The real shocker of the evening was finding V in the bottom 3. Despite all my criticisms in the past, I was absolutely stunned when she took her place with Nhlanhla and Ayanda. I have to believe that the biggest factor was complacency amongst her fans. I've said before, absolutely no one is safe, and just assuming that your favorite is safe based on fanbase and past performances is not a good idea. I think tonight will prove to be a very big wakeup call to all of her supporters, though. Nhlanhla also tumbled out of last week's position in the top half, which just might confirm the judges' comments that his voice is losing its appeal. He has a battle ahead of him - even the last remaining wildcard, Nicky, leapt past him to take a surprising spot in the Top 3.
A very interesting turn of events indeed, and if anything, just proof that this is still anyone's game, and anything can happen. So make sure to keep voting for your favorite, because every vote counts.
Also, what I didn't know was that there is a limit on voting. Only the first 100 votes from each telephone number or SMS are counted, so if you're voting more than 100 times from one phone, you're only throwing away your money. Around 750,000 votes were cast during the voting period this week, representing a continued increase in voting. By the time final rolls around, it seems pretty safe to predict that voting will break the one million mark.
Three more weeks, five more contestants, and plenty of surprises in store. I don't know about you, but I'm loving every minute of it...
posted by Julie at
12:23 PM
