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Our hopes for an Asian-American Idol were cut down 33% last Thursday after learning that Paul Kim was voted off in the first round of eliminations on American Idol. Maybe it was because he was sick that week; maybe Americans were tired of his good luck charms (singing barefoot, wearing lucky underwear) after everyone got tired of Jasmine Trias wearing that damn flower in her hair every week.
Most likely it was because he sang Wham’s “Careless Whisper,” which songwise is the kiss of death for any Idol contestant anywhere, ever. Dear anyone who tries out for American Idol: DO NOT SING CARELESS WHISPER. (Ditto for girls that sing “I Feel The Earth Move [Under My Skin].”)
Instead, 8Asians.com’s official vote of confidence goes for AJ Talbado, who was one of the more standout male performers. If only I can get over those weird hand movements he does, though.
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this is the guy who went to the stage with no shoes on? :D
AJ has the little Leif Garrett thingie.
Helpless girls cannot resist.
AJ has the little Leif Garrett thingie.
Helpless girls cannot resist.
I was so sad when Paul left - darn. (But yeah, I thought the same thing about Careless Whisper.) I support AJ too, and actually think he's gotten better each week. And Sanjaya's got that gorgeous hair. :) Come on guys, step your game up and keep some Asian males on AI!
I was so sad when Paul left - darn. (But yeah, I thought the same thing about Careless Whisper.) I support AJ too, and actually think he's gotten better each week. And Sanjaya's got that gorgeous hair. :) Come on guys, step your game up and keep some Asian males on AI!
Bottom line; HE SUCKED!!!
If you rather hear "she bang" by Willian Hung!!!
Get a life!!!
Bottom line; HE SUCKED!!!
If you rather hear "she bang" by Willian Hung!!!
Get a life!!!
I'm not sure how good of a chance AJ or Sanjaya has. Sanjaya is a likeable guy, but I don't think he has the voice and I think AJ is too much of an unknown. All the guys this season, have so far been a disappointment.
I'm not sure how good of a chance AJ or Sanjaya has. Sanjaya is a likeable guy, but I don't think he has the voice and I think AJ is too much of an unknown. All the guys this season, have so far been a disappointment.
Hm, isn't that the song that Gareth Gates song at the beginning of his career that ended it?
Hm, isn't that the song that Gareth Gates song at the beginning of his career that ended it?
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