I hadn’t commented on season 9 of American Idol just yet, but the top 24 were revealed tonight and thankfully my favorite eye candy made the cut. I’ll be rooting for Tyler Grady (pictured above), the wiry Zeppelin-loving crooner with the tight jeans and ’70s style. He had me at hello — when he sang “Let’s Get It On” during his initial audition. Yes, please.
My knee-jerk reactions to a few of the other hopefuls:
- Siobhan Magnus — She’s got great pipes, but why does she dress like Seinfeld’s Elaine circa 1996? Someone sick the staff stylist on her STAT!
- Casey James — Famous for stripping off his shirt during his first audition, this soulful blue-eyed charmer could go far in the competition if Kara has her way. I’m usually a fan of long hair, but this one needs a haircut.
- Crystal Bowersox — This season’s hippie girl! I love that she’s not a perfect 10, and she doesn’t fit in by far. I have a feeling Ellen had something to do with her making it this far.
- Aaron Kelly — In a year that is glaringly devoid of flamboyant Glamberts, the awkwardly adorable 16-year-old definitely takes the crown for Most Likely to Like Boys (though Todrick Hall is a close second).
- Ashley Rodriguez — Not sure what it is about this girl, but I have a major feeling that she’s the one to beat. But does gorgeous and stylish plus super-talented equal votes? So long as she doesn’t fuck it up on disco week.
Head here for a complete list of the Top 24! The show returns Tuesday with the girls performing live while the guys take the stage the following evening. Stay tuned.
The brand-spankin’ new video for Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me” leaked ahead of schedule and it’s a relatively low-key production. The flamboyant singer tones down the guyliner in the clip, revealing a vulnerable side of his personality rarely seen behind his usual mask of makeup.
