American Idol Round of 9: A Horseplayer's Perspective

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I think Melinda is attractive enough, she has a great smile and this "no neck" stuff is getting old (it's all over the net)...I don't understand the amateur stuff either...most if not all these folks have been singing most of their lives, voice coaches, singing in bands etc...going from being a backup singer who's job is to NOT be noticed and to make the lead look and sound good to being front and center is a huge step and more than makes up for on-stage experience. To me, it's a way of being critical of someone who allows no criticism by her performance!

She was a backup singer for a reason. After Taylor Hicks' album bombed the last thing the show needs is another winner who can't sell records. Whether you like it or not the music industry is all style and no substance. Jordin is marketable. She's young, pretty, has a great personality and can sing. Melinda is older, not so pretty, shy and can sing.

Simon is looking for Melinda to make a mistake because she's not going to be a star. You can tell he's pulling for Jordin because she has the most potential to be one.