'Idol' Viewers Have Enough Huff Back in January, when the nation still lived in blissful ignorance of one William Hung, "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson promised that this would be a season for the women. Months later, the judges look like snarky prophets. After Wednesday night's (May 5) results show, "Idol" viewers would be correct to join the Kingston Trio in pondering the eternal question, "Where have all the young men gone?" Matt Rogers? Jon Peter Lewis? John Stevens? Long time passing. On Wednesday, jovial replacement singer George Huff is the latest to depart, leaving the competition dominated by the distaff side.The week's second dose of "Idol" begins with many fans still trying to figure out how a Queen hit and several songs from popular musicals came to be categorized as Big Band offerings. Host Ryan Seacrest provides no answers after taking the stage in a pinstriped suit and a pinstriped shirt. After a cursory introduction of the judges and Finalists, he unveils a lengthy recap of last night's show. The Five Finalists are nervous. Jasmine Trias bats her lilac eyelids and admits that they're all one big happy family. Fantasia Barrino has difficulties explaining what it's like to make Paula Abdul cry, as the cameraman has difficulties keeping his equipment stable, introducing at least two nauseating whip-pans.This latest Ford commercial joins the Finalists as they take a slow drive through a quiet neighborhood in an anonymous silver automobile. Ford, it seems, is the maker of the perfect Suburban Safari vehicle. They're shocked and somewhat disconcerted to discover that while the tree-lined streets appear serene, everybody from the mailman to the senior citizens can dance better than they do. The message of the commercial, set to "Boogie Wonderland," appears to be that those who can, dance and those who can't, drive Ford.Rushing along, Ryan promises to pull the two performers who received the fewest votes, calling on the singers to step forward. He actually doesn't provide any new information. The contestants remain in limbo as the show rushes back to its primary purpose, which seems to be letting viewers know that Coke is the official beverage of petty, vindictive, video game playing friends and that people who smoke pot are prone to letting their loved ones drown.Ryan calls Diana, LaToya and Fantasia forward. They're safe. Jasmine and George are the Bottom Two. Simon says it was the right choice. Paula says that life will go on for the both of them. Randy sides with Simon.The Bottom Two are trotted out for what could be their final performances. Under the hot lights, Glistening George is blood and tears from doing a killer rendition of "You've Made Me So Very Happy." Instead he repeats last night's "Dancing Cheek to Cheek." Jasmine is better with a pleasant rendition of "The Way You Look Tonight."George Huff, who only made the Top 32 as a last-minute replacement and won hearts with his infectious smile and endlessly upbeat spirit, is going home. Many tears are shed around him, but even the painful memory of his moustache can't do anything to erase his ready grin. George thanks his fans and treats them to one last glimpse of his trademark Dip and an emotional encore of "Wonderful World." As the credits roll, George is engulfed in hugs.Next week's excruciating theme will be Disco Night. You have one week to go through your closet and put on your your your your your boogie shoes.
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