American Idol 1-30-08 Miami Auditions Review
Over 10,000 people gathered for the Miami American Idol Auditions but in the end only 17 received Golden Hollywood Round Tickets. This was the first time in a long run that we were show a majority of the Good Talent and less of the Idol Rejects. All in all we were introduced to 9 Golden Ticket winners.
Our First contestant on Miami Idol Auditions was Shannon McGough. Shannon works
for her parents at a Dan’s meat market grinding hamburger. Shannon McGough’s mother informs us of all the Local Idol Talent shows her daughter has won. The one talent that became immediately clear was Shannon McGough’s ability to belch.
After Shannon murdered her song. Simon tells her he had a late night and isn’t feeling great. She made him feel worse. Randy Jackson didn’t think there was any melody to the song. Shannon wants to sing again, but Simon urges her not to. She does, and Simon tells her she sounds like she’s eating when she’s singing. Paula agrees there are melody problems. There were 3 no votes from the Judges.
Next is a string of Golden Hollywood Tickets being presents in a row as we are introduced
to rocker rumored Top 24 Idol Robbie Carrico. Robbie Sang Lynard Skynards’ Simple Man and got the Yes vote form all three judges. As Robbie Carrico golden ticket in hand walked out the audition room, he was greeted with silly string at the door by his adoring fans and family.
Ghaleb Emachah from Venezuala who plays guitar, piano and harmonica is the next up for Idol Miami. He could be an Antonio Bandares Look-a-like. Ghaleb Emachah says he has what it takes because he has passion. He sings a Marc Anthony song. Simon said he would like him if he was drunk, but sober it doesn’t work. Paula says the problem is the accent is hard to ignore . Randy likes his voice though and says yes. That makes the decision up to Paula. After debating she walks up to him and hugs him, welcoming Ghaleb to Hollywood. She tells him to work on the accent. As he leaves, Ghaleb apparently kisses everyone in sight.
Two Tons of Fun Friends Corliss Smith and Brittany Wescott agree on nearly everything except men. They’re both large plus sized women, but Brittany likes her men
skinny, while Corliss likes a man with beef. Naturally Corliss likes Randy. She sings to him and Randy says it’s very nice. Brittany then sings to Simon, who even claps along to the song. They each get a yes from all three judges, though Randy jokes that he only says yes to Brittany so Simon won’t hurt him. The girls run around hugging all the judges.
Single mom Suzanne Toon was the next Idol Miami Audition to be shown. Idol did a backstory on Suzanne Toon and we learned she had her daughter when she was 19. Simon told her she became more attractive when she started singing. Paula liked the sultriness to her voice. Randy told her to watch the melody and pitch. In all, Suzanne got three yes votes
Ramiele Malubray said she wants to be the first Asian-American Idol. Paula liked her, but Simon thought she was more like a hotel singer, not contemporary enough. Randy told her she had a big voice for a cute smaller girl. Simon said no (thank you for trying Simon) but Randy and Paula said yes.
Another mini-sob story came from our first introduction to rumored Top 24 Idol Syesha
, who has had good things happening to her over and over again. She didn’t use to have such happy times. Her dad has struggled with drugs and alcohol in the past, but recently graduated from a drug rehab program. Simon thought her singing was a bit of an effort, but in the end Syesha ended up with three yes votes.
Golden Hollywood Round Tickets were also handed out to Natashia Blach and Ilsy Lorena Pinot.
After 9 Golden Tickets in a Row, it was time for the Idol Rejects portion of the show. We we introduced to Richard Valles, who sang through his nose. Randy made fun of him.
Next we had the arrogant 16 year old Julie Dubela, a former contestant on American Juniors, the Kids version of American Idol that was hosted by Ryan Seascrest. The video of the then
12 year old Julie Dubela showed actual talent and she was a great singer at age 12. Unfortunately for Julie Dubela she is now 16 and in Miami in front of judges Randy, Paula and Simon. Simon told her she was very confident as she came in (that’s an understatement Simon). Simon calls her precocious.
Simon wanted Julie Dubela to sing without all the weird acting, he thought it was over-rehearsed and over acted. Julie says she is acting like herself, Simon tells her that’s the problem! Randy tells her she’s not ready yet. Simon tells her to go to LA and be an actress. Julie is surprised that they don’t love her as much as she loves herself. Simon calls her over-indulged (the should have said “spoiled bitch”). Paula told Simon that no one has said no to poor little Julie.
Idol ended the show and the American Idol Rejects portion by introducing Brandon Black. Brandon Black spent the whole day cranking up his performance, only to be met by cranky judges not in the mood for anything less than a serious audition. He runs in and jabbers on with some sort of “funny” introduction. Then he tries to sing and gyrate to “I’ll make love to you.” Then he sings his own song. Simon tries to stop him. He says the audition was verging on desperation what with the terrible wig and terrible singing. Brandon wants to finish his “performance.” Simon and Randy can’t stand anymore and get up to leave. That leaves Paula there alone at the table to give Brandon Black His Final No rejection and end the show.
It seems that 17 people made it through to Hollywood from Miami. Next up on American Idol are the Atlanta Auditions on 2-5-08
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