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Thirty-one contestants advanced to Hollywood as "American Idol" swung through Orlando in Wednesday night's episode. Here's our recap:
Favorite advancing contestant
- I liked bank robber Matthew Lawrence. I think we've found this season's obligatory sweaty cowboy for the Top 12. — Anthony
- The Blake-Lewis-on-speed guy, Jay Stone. His version of "Come Together" was eclectic enough to be a hit. And then he could actually sing, despite the judges doing their best to beat-box. I will tire of his charade just like I tired of Blake Lewis, but for now, I'll be amazed. — Angie
Should anyone have advanced but didn't?
- Jarrod Norrell. I am convinced he had the potential to somehow end the pain Kara DioGuardi inflicts upon me each week, but the authorities got to him before he could. — Ryan
- The show's first contestant, Theo Glinton. Over the top, sure. But give him credit for having an assistant who's a whiz at gluing sequins to people's faces. — Anthony
- If the question were "was there anyone who advanced that shouldn't?" then I would have picked the Desimone sisters. I did give them Jersey Shore nicknames though. Bernadette "Ta-Ta-lita" and Amanda "Legs-a-lot". I've never seen Jersey Shore though so those are probably really dumb choices. -Angie
Highlight of the night
- I guess seeing a hungover Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson. It was that abysmal of a night. — Angie
- The Desimone sisters. Ah, those fun girls from Jersey. There can never be too many girls like this on this show. — Ryan
- Cornelius Edwards, who split his britches while doing a violent split, showed us another way to look like a fool with your pants on the ground. — Anthony
Lowlight of the night
- Jarrod Norrell, who was escorted out of the building in handcuffs. He did warn them: "I'm trippin' right now, you feel me?" — Anthony
- Where do I begin? First, Kara and this Chenowith chick (whoever the heck she is) should never be in the same room ever again. My goodness, they were about as annoying as the Jersey Shore sisters. Second, Jermaine Purifoy being an arrogant donkey's behind by saying "I made it through (in Season 7) but I wasn't surprised. I kinda deserved it." All he deserves is a swift kick in the buttocks. Thirdly, you have a guy who robbed a bank when he was 15 and went to jail for 4 years. And lastly, and the most ridiculous moment ever on "American Idol," they had to lead a contestant out of the building in handcuffs. What has this show become? Cheaters? COPS? — Angie
- Matt Lawrence getting a ticket. HE WAS A BANK ROBBER! And how in the hell did they create one of those sappy-music-laden montages of him. HE ROBBED A BANK! Am I supposed to feel bad that he spent four years in jail? I am convinced the producers of this crappy show could make a sappy montage out of anything. I can see it now ... "John Doe loves to sing, but singing has not been easy for him as he struggles to keep his secret from the rest of the world. 'My name is John and I have toe fungus.'" — Ryan
Random thoughts
- Ryan was sparkling. He's a vampire!! Let's pretend I did NOT just make a "Twilight" reference. It's better that way. — Angie
- Did you catch dopey Ryan Seacrest after pants-splitter Cornelius Edwards got his ticket? As his family jumped around and celebrated, Ryan chased down some random kid from his family and just lifted him up over his head for no reason whatsoever. The poor kid stared into the camera with a look on his face of, "what the hell is this joker doing?" Ryan Seacrest — bringing awkward to new levels with every passing show. — Ryan
- Yellow twin for the win. I liked the way Amanda Desimone channeled her inner Whitney, Mariah and Shania. — Anthony
