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American Idol

Oh at last, the weird hippy has gone. His parting shot was a revolting Bob Marley impersonation that was not a million miles away from your Granddad doing his hilarious "Indian man" to an agog audience. Thankfully he just about refrained from wearing a rainbow hat and brandishing a pretend joint.

Borderline racism aside, three remain, and they're all in it to win it, innit.

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David Cook
In the last show, David wasn't all at the races, he says he just felt weird all day. Oh really? Feeling weird is no excuse, David, American Idols must feel great at all times. Working in his favour is that American Idol has lost so much of its appeal that the "zany" act could win for once, going against him is that Archuleta will be hugely appealing to teenie girls and cheerleaders.

David Archuleta
While he's a fantastic singer, there is something enormously dull about Archuleta - notably his lack of "journey". He's been the front runner right from the off, but his performances have been consistantly good rather than dazzling - this might cost him, as new voters are unlikely to be moved. Still the most likely winner however.

Syesha Mercado
Of all the contestants, Syesha seems like the only one who is actually improving as the show progresses. Unfortunately this is very much the tale of two Davids, and she won't be winning it.

04/04/08

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