Anyone Watching American Idol?

with a twist this year. The original contestants selected for Hollywood are now set at 15 guys and 15 girls. The 15 guys performed last night, but the twist this year is that the 3 judges decide which 10 of the 15 will be selected, and the 5 not selected went home last night. The 10 guys selected are now set. Tonight the 15 girls take their turn and try to impress the judges enough to make it to the final 10. Then the 20 finalists begin, setting up America’s weekly votes. There are a few of the guys who really impressed me, but most of all I’m enjoying the judges this year, especially Harry Connick, Jr., who I adore but who is a mild version of Simon Cowell in that he is nowhere near as willing to dish out the compliments as are Jay-Lo and/or Keith. Randy took Jimmy’s place as the show’s mentor to the contestants. Just getting started, really, so no favorites for me …. yet!

Edit: Looks like America did vote already and these are the results on tonight’s show (Thursday). I must have missed the girls completely. LOL!

I think that Harry Connick, Jr. is a blessing!  Congratulations to Am. Idol for a great pick of a judge this year.  They all get along, and Keith Urban is awsome, as always.  There is a lot of talent in the contestants, especially the guys.  Give it a watch!