'America's Got Talent': Thia Megia vs Arcadian Broad
Tonight on "America's Got Talent," five acts advance and five go home. But who cares about that because MARIAH CAREY!Nick Cannon welcomes us to the show. Hey, did you know his wife is Mariah Carey and that she's performing tonight? I had NO IDEA!
I will reiterate: there was no reason why Manuela Horn, the Diva League or Lake Houston should've performed last night. Blech. If any of them advance, I will be just fit to be tied. I think the little dancing girls benefited a lot from some very generous camera work.
We then have a needless video recap of last night and we welcome the judges. Nick and Piers get into Acrodunkgate by examining the footage of last night to see if they did, in fact, miss the last dunk of their routine. Sharon bets him $500 that they made it. The footage reveals that they did make the dunk. Man, thank god they did that... now I can sleep tonight.
Results Time
Nick asks Acrodunk and Breaks8 to step forward. Well, this should be no contest. Acrodunk was miles better than Breaksk8 last night. And then Acrodunk advances. Yeah, that's right. Too bad Breaksk8. You were cool at auditions but kinda blew it last night.
Terry Fator Time
I didn't watch "America's Got Talent" until season 3, so I can't really speak to his time on the show, but I've seen his stuff since the show and I think he's really funny and talented. Tonight he sings "I Don't Know Much" by Peabo Bryson and it's SO GOOD. Holy [expletive], he is amazing.His "Sweet Home Alabama" isn't quite as awesome as his Peabo, but it's all still great. I just do not understand how ventriloquism works (I mean... I know how it WORKS but how you could actually do that). Wow. I also love his Joan Rivers/Piers Morgan joke.
After a needless Orville Lounge montage (apparently the lounge where the contestants "hang out" together is sponsored by the Old Man Popcorn), we get back to the results.
Nick brings Manuela Horn, Drew Thomas Magic and Lake Houston Dance down to center stage. If it's not Drew Thomas Magic that goes through, I am going to be really mad. They were awesome last night. The first act dismissed is Lake Houston. Wow, I'm surprised he wouldn't dismiss Manuela first and save some suspense. Unless she made it. GASP. Yikes. And then... Drew Thomas is safe. Phew.
Next up is Kevin Skinner and Mosaic. OH NO! NOOOOOO! If Kevin Skinner makes it through after that lackluster, mediocre performance and Mosaic doesn't make it. Man, oh man. And then that's what happens. Offfff course. I mean, I loved Kevin Skinner at his audition but last night was NOT as good and Mosaic KILLED IT. Blech.
Mariah Carey Time
She performs "Obsessed," the song she and Eminem are apparently "feuding" over. I don't even know. It's not catchy enough to be a pop dance hit and it doesn't have any of her vocal gymnastics so it's not really a soaring ballad. I question its ability to be much of a hit. After she's done performing, she and Nick Cannon are totally cute together, though. That's awesome.
More results. The Platt Brothers, Diva League and Grandma Lee are asked to step forward. Well, if I had to pick one of these guys I'd pick Grandma Lee. She is more entertaining than either of the other ones, plus it's just cool to see an old lady do stand up. The first act eliminated is the Platt Brothers. Sabertooth and his two siblings can hit the road. And then Grandma Lee is through! Yay! I just love her. Grandma Lee reminds me of my grandma who started line-dancing with a group of old ladies after my grandpa passed away. They called themselves "The Silver Liners." She was a neat old lady, god rest her soul.
We're down to Arcadian Broad and Thia Megia. They were the #5 and #6 vote-getters and now the judges get to decide (I forgot they did it that way). Well, if it were up to me Arcadian Broad would advance and so would Mosaic and Thia and Kevin Skinner would pack their bags. But alas... it is not up to me.
The judges go Piers voting for Thia because she's progressed (that's debatable), Sharon voting for Arcadian and The Hoff voting for Arcadian Broad. YAY! Thia can go try out for "American Idol" in two years, she'll be fine.
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I thought Thia was better than anyone. So there's no point in watching anymore. (That will be a time saver.)
Kevin Skinner deserves to be in the top 20. His voice and presentation is a beautiful country journey to be had by the listener. If the show producers will just let him sing with his guitar the true beauty of his singing will come through. Thanks voters, keep watching and voting for him. Las Vegas fan!!!!
I can't believe they were booing when they sent Arcadian through...I mean I get that they were upset that their little hannah montana didn't get through, but that just shows how immature some people can be. If they were really that upset, they should have voted more and she wouldn't have been in that position.
Country music isn't just about the voice. I'm glad Kevin made it through. Mosaic was ok, but really off at times. Their act rests SOLELY on hitting every single note every single time while country music rests on the shoulders of emotion. Though I understand your argument, it is my opinion the right decision was made.
I'm so glad Arcadian made it through, although I think Thia should have too. Her song choice was bad because it didn't fit her voice at all, but she could have done great in a different style. But I wish Houston Dance made it through, I would love for America to recognize the talent in competitive studio dance!
I'm sad that Mosaic lost, too, and I agree that Kevin is VASTLY overrated, but otherwise, I'm good with the results. At least Thia didn't make it.
Yeah, Thia should have gone through instead of the foul-mouthed Grandma Lee. What was everybody thinking that voted for her?
I'm OK with the results except for Mosiac not making it. I loved them. Kevin is Ok at best. But I did note vote so I have no right to complain at all.
Lovin Drew Thomas Magic. He is fantastic!!!!!!!
No one seems to have the courage to say that Thia was offkey on a number of key notes. The quality and tone of her voice is great, but she doesn't quite have the technique down to support the big notes. Love Kevin Skinner but agree that his number last night wasn't as good as the audition.
Ok, I just typed this all out and it messed up somehow, so here's the short version. Here's my top 7, I would have been pretty happy with any combo of these: Kevin is decent but sorta dull this time, Mosaic- I've heard better from high schoolers, Acrodunk :), Platt- missed this performance but liked the audition, Thia- haven't even seen but it sounds like she's good from what they've said, Grandma- fine, nothing special though, Drew Thomas- I like them a lot, really cool. Other 5 weren't good enough, Arcadian should never have played the piano, and as good as he is for his age he isn't that good yet. I'm a little disappointed, these people really aren't that good this year.