No surprises on tonight's show, imo. Simon may be getting blunter, but he is probably right, Melissa and Kinnik will be going home. I don't think they are necessarily the two worst singers, but they are probably the two most forgettable.
It is interesting to me how Heart, a group that was kind of undistinguished during its own time, has now become sort of a crucible for vocal performance on this show. Compared to previous Heart efforts--Carrie Underwood's 'Alone' last year, and Mandisa's 'Never' this year--Melissa's attempt at 'What About Love' tonight was horrible in comparison. It makes you really appreciate what a marvelous singer Ann Wilson is. So I think she's gone.
Kinnik, sorry, I like Alicia Keys, but you needed a "wow" performance, and the one you gave tonight was like watching paint dry. Kinnik just doesn't stand out, and I'm sorry, but with three other very strong black women (Paris, Lisa, Mandisa), you are the odd sister out.
Paris and Lisa are coasting now, as I thought they were both just okay, but they are already so popular, they will have no problem advancing. I thought Katherine was really good, and her looks are starting to grow on me. I think she's adorable. Did anyone else catch of glimpse of her mom and dad in the audience? Her mom looks hot, an older version of Katherine. Her dad looks like, well, like he doesn't belong in that picture, and that maybe the mailman is Katherine's real dad.
I liked Ayla's choice of song, and she is one I am starting to like too. She's got personality and has made noticeable strides week to week, so she moves on. And what can you say about Mandisa singing "I'm Every Woman"? Well, I don't know if she's every woman, but she's probably a good 2 or 3 of them. Fat jokes aside, she did a terrific job with the song.
And then there is Kellie, who is just so cute and unassuming, it's hard to imagine her going anywhere. Simon's comment about preferring Kellie to last year's winner was interesting. Carrie was a pretty young girl and could sing, but man, she was as dull as dishwater, personality-wise. I never got the sense Simon was all that crazy about her, even though he had to acknowledge her talent. He probably didn't think she had enough sex appeal or charisma to ever truly stand out and make him a ton of money.