Idol 10: Las Vegas
As Idol closes in on the final 24, the remaining 61 went to Vegas for their toughest challenge yet.
The contestants performed Beatles songs as a duo or trio. While the contestants practiced, with gentle criticism from the “Vocal Coach From Hell” (okay, make that not-so-gentle), Ryan lurked outside the rehearsal rooms looking pretty and building up the drama. Two things he does particularly well.
Also throwing a bit of honest criticism at the singers was Jimmy Iovine who told one group, “you ain’t gonna win singing that song,” and another, “that’s not what we’re looking for,” complete with throat cutting actions. I like him already.
After a trip to The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, the contestants performed for the judges … with mixed results. There’s some outstanding talent this year, but a few Beatles songs were definitely hurt in the making of this show.
While the contestants performed, we got to see a bit more of Ryan as he talked backstage.
And nobody could accuse Idol of holding back on the drama as the contestants took what Ryan called “the longest walk of all” to the final judgement.
We saw five contestants make it to the final 24 and Jennifer struggle with her emotions as she had to tell the eliminated contestants that their journey was over.
The drama continues tonight as we find out the rest of the top 24.
Ryan, put her down.
