Lift Up!

I am so psyched that Megan Corkrey is back and has a chance to make the final 12 on American Idol. She is one of the judges favorites and if she has a solid performance on Thursday there is no doubt they will put her through.

Another results night — complete with Wild Card contender announcements — and yet another opportunity to ask: “Is American Idol taking cues from The Bachelor’s Jason Mesnick? Is the show determined to throw away my love, to leave me glowering and muttering the word ‘bastard’ under my breath?” Yes, folks, there are spoilers ahead, so if you’ve DVR’d Idol or are waiting for the west coast telecast, stop reading now.

Mar 4, 2009, 09:20 PM | by Michael Slezak

So much for my favorite, Megan Joy Corkrey. She will have to claim one of the judge’s wild cards to get into the final 12 of American Idol’s Season 8.

Allison Iraheta advanced after performing Heart’s “Alone” last night. The 16 year old redhead from Los Angeles did rock the house, but I’m not convinced she can make it very far.

Kris Allen had a mediocre performance last night, singing Michael Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror”, but he impressed the judges in the Hollywood round. Apparently America agreed with the judges. The 23 year old from Conway, Arkansas will need to pick better songs but he does have the voice to carry him to the end if all goes well.

Adam Lambert is definitely a crowd favorite. He has the look of a rocker and he did a great rendition of The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction”. If he keeps it up, the 26 year old, also from Los Angeles, might just give Danny Gokey a run for his money over the coming months.

I will still hold out hope that Simon and Randy can convince the girls to let Megan Joy Corkrey through to the finals…can’t wait to see what happens next week!

American Idol may have just showed us its newest star tonight. Though she is very raw, she has talent and more importantly, Megan Joy Corkrey has the look of an American pop star.

The cute little blonde from Sandy, Utah has massive potential, and a massive full arm tattoo. The judges liked her tonight as they did in Hollywood. She just needs to make gradual improvement every week and she could go a long way.

Of course, if America doesn’t vote for her tonight I guess it won’t matter. That brings me to a question. If the judges are going to pick the final 3 “wild card” contestants after America votes, will there be 6 men and 6 women again this year?

In years past there have always been an equal number but it is possible that this year could be a different story. We’ll see.