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American Idol showcased auditions from both New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was a crazy episode! What did you think?
Adeola Adegokie (age 18 from New York) gave up her job to audition for 
American Idol. She chose to sing “And I Am Telling You” and I was actually sad for her. During this recession, she is now unemployed and really doesn’t have singing talent. Simon chose to call her boss to ask for her job back (she got her job back!). What a sweetie!
Jorge Nunez (age 20 from Puerto Rico) was actually quite good!!!! He sang “My Way” in Spanish and then performed “What a Wonderful World” and, while I didn’t exactly get what he had done with the arrangement, I agreed when they put him through to the next round.
Jessika Baier (age 20 from Michigan but auditioned in Puerto Rico) sang “I Surrender” By Celine Dion and I thought she was good (but not great). I was surprised that Simon thought it was horrendous. Paula said that it bordered on shrilling. They didn’t put her through to Hollywood.
Melinda Camille (age 21 from Stratford, Connecticut but auditioned in NYC) said that she wants to use her voice to uplift humanity. She also said that she wants to join a nudist colony. She chose to sing “Feeling Good” and I loved it. I like her a whole lot!
Jackie Tohn (age 27 from California but auditioned in New York) used to sing as a kid while her dad played the piano so she’s been involved with music most of her life. She chose to sing “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz and her singing voice reminded me of a female Mr. Big (remember him?). As Simon provided feedback, the window almost fell in on him! Fortunately, he was unfazed and Jackie got four yesses!
Joel Contreras (from Puerto Rico) was absolutely crazy. He showed up as an iPod (see above) and started singing “Be With You” which is just insane since I just mentioned Mr. Big!!! Wow! He just went on a weird rampage and it was definitely a “no” from all of the judges. He went screaming from the building and then jumped into a pool. Ha ha!
Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle (27 from Brookfield, CT but auditioned in NYC) came around the corner and Simon was clearly unhappy. He sang “And I Am Telling You” and it was terrible. He had some comical banter with Simon and then sang “Amazing Grace” and was positively shocking! He was great and he was hilarious! Wow. Three judges put him through to the next round!!!!! What a crazy turn of events!
Three yesses were featured: Ashley Hollister, Kenny Haufpupper and Kendall Beard.
Followed by several rejections: Nicole Laraway, Mark Granata and Michael Sconiers.
Monique Garcia Torres (age 16 from Puerto Rico) brought her adorable little brother with her into the audition room. She sang “You Can’t Hurry Love” by the Supremes and “I Turn to You” by Christina Aguilera. Paula and Simon put her through to the next round.
Alexis Cohen (age 24 from Philadelphia, PA but auditioned in New York) was back for another audition. Remember her last year? She was absolutely nuts! This year, she looks a lot calmer and refined than the glittered rocker that showed up last season. She chose to sing “Like a Prayer” by Madonna and it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting but Simon said it was fairly horrendous. She replied by giving him the finger and calling him an a**hole.
Patricia Lewis Rohman (age 20 from Puerto Rico) auditioned at the site where her parents actually got married (isn’t that cool!?). She sang “I Want to Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston. She resembles and sounds like Beyonce to me. The judges put her through to the next round! I’m really interested to see how the Hollywood round goes for her!
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This was a crazy episode! We just got through watching it. That iPod guy was strange. Melinda Camille was fabulous. I loved everything about her.
I can’t wait until Tuesday!!
Yes, very crazy this episode!! My favorite was Patricia Roman