August 30, 2006

Rockstar Elimination: Week 9

Lukas got to perform tonight with Supernova. I like him a whole lot better when he has sunglasses on. Then I don’t have to watch those freaky eyes of his. Have you noticed that when Lukas sings, the girls in the audience sort of laugh? When Toby sings, they don’t laugh. They turn on their best bedroom eyes and roll with the music. Lukas is never going to be that hot rock star that drives the girls crazy. Not. Gonna. Happen. I really can’t stand him. When they said his name tonight as the contestant who gets to sing with Supernova, I may have gagged a bit. And seriously Lukas, keep that tongue parked in the garage. Gross.

The encore returned this week and Toby got it. I told you he’s back. He’s baaaccckkk. I really think he’s going to be the guy. I called it the first time I saw the show, and I’m calling it again. Toby is going to win. He worked the audience and involves the audience, never loses his vocals when he’s entertaining, and he’s got the ladies drooling. Unlike the other guys he doesn’t look like he’s going to pop a blood vessel. He’s relaxed and just naturally good. The only thing bugging me is the obvious make-up lessons he’s been taking from Lukas. You don’t need the eyeliner Toby. You really don’t.

All the rockers were in the bottom three at some point during the night and Magni was the only one still sitting. I’m telling you, his sense of humor paid off. That, and his "I Alone" performance was very good.

Ryan landed himself in the bottom three and performed a song by "The Who" and became a little trite with his jungle gym climbing antics. It wasn’t smooth when he climbed onto the speakers; it just looked stupid. He seemed sloppy tonight, and I’m thinking that "Teenage Wasteland" should have more appropriately been called "Ryan Wasted" because he certainly seemed like he was.

Storm performed "Helter Skelter" and seemed truly happy for the opportunity to finally perform a song of her own choosing, a song that she could really rock. I wasn’t a big fan of the performance but she did better than Ryan. What’s up with all the contestants leaping into the audience and carving a path through them all the time? Stay on the stage; real rockstars don’t walk through the crowds.

Dilana sang "Psycho Killer" and dedicated it to herself. Did you see the devil horns she wore tonight before her performance? Yep, see. . . I was right about Toby coming back and kicking butt, and I was right about Satan’s spawn. I thought Dilana was pretty boring. All three of them were pretty darn pathetic if you ask me. Uninspiring, dull, yawn. . .

And then a total shocker: Ryan goes home. WHAT? I really did not expect that at all. It certainly keeps things interesting: three guys, two gals. . . the last two weeks will certainly keep you guessing.

My guess? Toby is a lock. . .

which means you can probably count on him having a plane ticket home next week.