The first part of “American Idol’s” special episode “This Is Me” not only delved deeper into the backgrounds of 10 of the singers in the Top 21. The two-hour show last Sunday also spotlighted some colorful fan favorites ranging from Gilberto Rivera, a New York City subway serenader who had a rather shiny-glittery fashion sense, to Alabama garbage man Douglas Kiker, who flashed a new set of teeth during his at-home update.
In a recent poll, we asked which of these seven unchosen hopefuls who still managed to win over viewers was your fave of the fan favorites? While judge Katy Perry thought Spokane, Washington, native Eliza Catastrophe was “wrong kind of weird” for the show, a rousing 51% disagreed. Perhaps it was the way the disarming Eliza engaged host Ryan Seacrest in a pun-off. Or perhaps it was how the catchy chorus of her original song, “Sardines,” got stuck in judge Luke Bryan‘s head.
In a recent poll, we asked which of these seven unchosen hopefuls who still managed to win over viewers was your fave of the fan favorites? While judge Katy Perry thought Spokane, Washington, native Eliza Catastrophe was “wrong kind of weird” for the show, a rousing 51% disagreed. Perhaps it was the way the disarming Eliza engaged host Ryan Seacrest in a pun-off. Or perhaps it was how the catchy chorus of her original song, “Sardines,” got stuck in judge Luke Bryan‘s head.
- 4/17/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
‘American Idol’: Which of the fan favorites showcased on Part 1 of ‘This is Me’ won you over? [Poll]
Since its inception in 2002, “American Idol” has never lacked for interesting hopefuls vying to compete on the singing competition show. Some humble auditioners exhibit talent in the raw, other cockier types act as if they are God’s gift to karaoke and those with outsized personalities quickly reveal don’t know how to rein in their worst tendencies.
But one of the joys of “Idol” always has been the diversity of those who show up each season, whether it’s the genre they prefer or their own individual backgrounds. Even if they don’t make the Top 4o, the hopefuls all contribute in some way to the musical melting pot that drives this long-running reality show.
That is why Sunday’s two-hour special “This Is Me,” focused on fan favorites as well as on 10 of the singers in the top 21. All proved to be highly entertaining and watchable even if...
But one of the joys of “Idol” always has been the diversity of those who show up each season, whether it’s the genre they prefer or their own individual backgrounds. Even if they don’t make the Top 4o, the hopefuls all contribute in some way to the musical melting pot that drives this long-running reality show.
That is why Sunday’s two-hour special “This Is Me,” focused on fan favorites as well as on 10 of the singers in the top 21. All proved to be highly entertaining and watchable even if...
- 4/13/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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