"So, the bitch is OK" -- at least that's what Ryan says. Hmmm, I suppose we'll never know for sure.
I've been here at the Hollywood and Highland complex all day basking in the presence of past, present and future Idols and schmoozing it up with Fox affiliates and top 40 DJs. Oh joy! (Despite the sarcasm, it's a lot of fun.)
It's been a circus here all day. Every third person is toting a Fox News video camera with an anchor in tow while the rest have digital cameras cocked and ready to snap at any passing celebrity behind the barricade. I feel like I'm at a high school reunion. Well, what I imagine a reunion might be like...
I saw Diana Degarmo for the first time in almost three years and hung out with Idols from seasons three, four and five. I even saw the crying girl from this year. She burst into tears when she saw us. 
The most commonly asked question in every interview today was the obvious: "Who do you think is going to win?" I was still as convinced then as much as I've been all season about Jordin. It's a mismatch-up.
Last year it was Taylor, the performer, who was the front-runner, but I think America learned its lesson. Blake was never meant for a Do I Make You Proud, moment while Jordin was born for the Idol finale format. That was made abundantly clear with This Is My Now or whatever it's called. I'm kind of surprised there wasn't a gospel choir that came out to back them up.
The whole songwriting competition confused me. I mean, I get why they wanted to open up the songwriting to the public, but instead of finding something cool and different, it seemed like 19 had the song commissioned. It was the same old type of thing.
Maybe if they had made a bigger deal of the competition, it might have been better. What a hassle it was to register to vote for them. Who has time for that? It's just not an easy phone call.
Maybe they'll make a TV show of it. Maybe not if the song flops. Who knows? It would be a shame, though. It's a great idea; they just ought to give it a proper shot, I think.
Anyway, I guess it comes down to this: Like before, I say Jordin walks away with Idol title. I think even Blake has been saying in interviews today that he was rooting for Jordin all the way. At this point it wouldn't matter either way for him.
Jon Peter Lewis was a finalist on the third season of "American Idol." His newly released debut album, "Stories From Hollywood," is available everywhere online and can also be downloaded at americanidol.com. Visit Jon's Web site for more.
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5-23-2007 @ 12:27PM
Dave said...
This show is fixed. They fixed it when they got rid of Melinda. She had the best voice of any AI contestant in any year. She might not have sold them records and they couldn't have any of that. So she's gone and we are left with two mediocre singers. Someone should have access to the votes from the viewers, an outside agency.
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5-23-2007 @ 1:04PM
vacelts said...
I still think Melinda should have won. But if we base it on last night's performances, Jordin should have it in the bag.
http://redlightnaps.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/american-idol-final-2/
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5-23-2007 @ 1:17PM
Carmen said...
I honestly don't get all the hype about Jordin. I mean, she's cute, she's sweet, she's - oh my god - 17! But the performance last night was weak.
The song "Fighter" was absolutely awful. I think she showed us on Bon Jovi week she doesn't have the voice for rock and she proved it again here.
Blake by far has the most talent. So what if he didn't sound like High School Musical last night? Has anyone been listening to the guest stars in their performances? Except for Pink, none of them would have won Idol either based on their vocals alone.
Let's face it. Good voices are a dime a dozen. Originality and the ability to entertain are what's rare. Based on that, Blake should win.
Although, I personally hope he doesn't. Winning idol would suck all of the originality out of him. I think even he knows that - which is why I'm sure he phoned in a few votes for Jordin himself.
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5-23-2007 @ 1:42PM
Scott said...
Who CARES what Jon Peter Lewis has to say about Idol????
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5-23-2007 @ 1:46PM
Jim said...
JPL, did they care about your opinion at the Fox event, because we sure as hell don't on TV Squad.
And Carmen, you have it backwards: Good voices are not a dime a dozen. Fey wannabe boy band singers are.
What a scandal it will be when Blake comes out!
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5-23-2007 @ 1:54PM
Anita said...
Seriously, guys, if you don't care about JPL's opinion why are you reading it and then posting about it :)
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5-23-2007 @ 2:12PM
Chuck said...
Scott, Jim--you guys are tools.
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5-23-2007 @ 2:26PM
sam said...
Dial Idol shows Jordin winning. It's usually pretty accurate for the top 5 or 6. I just think Jordin's music will end up sounding like every other young female artist. *yawn*
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5-23-2007 @ 3:13PM
Destiny Sawyer said...
I had to fast forward through Blake's version of This Is My Now. It was absolutely awful, painful to listen to.
Jordin made it lovely, I even rewound and played it again. TG for TIVO!
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5-23-2007 @ 8:07PM
Ryan said...
Dave said: "This show is fixed. They fixed it when they got rid of Melinda. She had the best voice of any AI contestant in any year. She might not have sold them records and they couldn't have any of that."
I don't get what's so hard to understand. The same "customers" who are not going to be willing to buy her records were the same viewers who were not willing to call in and vote for her. Why would the show need to "fix" such a result?
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5-23-2007 @ 9:36PM
Joanne said...
I gave up on idol last year when chris daughtery did not win. Look who is laughing at Taylor Hicks now!! Since obviously the best singer did not win last year or the year Fantasia won, I hope Blake wins! He is much better to watch perform and his voice is not hard to listen to. Jordin is too cutesy but can sing better. I tired of Melinda when she went crazy with the tina turner imitation and her surprised little look each time, although she was in a league of her own and should have won. Next year, dancing with the stars
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5-23-2007 @ 9:38PM
Dave said...
Sanjaya was not in the bottom 2 when he got voted off. It was time for him to go. They got what they wanted from him- publicity and people talking about a show that was lackluster the whole season.
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5-23-2007 @ 10:22PM
Jolie said...
The same "customers" who are not going to be willing to buy her records were the same viewers who were not willing to call in and vote for her.
Oh vey, remember Chris Daughtry?
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5-24-2007 @ 11:00AM
Reynard Fox said...
I think they should change the name to American Teen Idol....if Melinda can lose this competition, it sure isn't about the singin'.
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5-23-2007 @ 11:16PM
Kat said...
LOL! I saw you on “Idol Tonight” walking down the red carpet. Some fashion guy was talking and Kim Caldwell cut him off and goes "Oh JPL!" and then I think Rosie and Kim both said at the same time "he's a friend of ours!"
I thought it was really cute and sweet how all three just started talking about you the second you walked by. Awww.... BTW, Chocolate brown is a VERY good color on you. Honestly you looked really good tonight.
Anyway as far as your blog goes, I can not wait to see what you have to say about tonight. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, pat yourself on the back Jordin won... I'm still buying Blake's album first when it comes out over Jordin's or Melinda So :P, LoL
I have two burning questions for ya. One I was not happy to see all the Idol winners there BUT Fantasia. What do you think happened there or do you know? And two, when they went into "The Beetles Medley", I wanted to know being there what were your thoughts on it?
OH ONE LAST THING, PLEASE KEEP WRITING BLOGS AFTER THIS, P L E A S E! They make me laugh =D Thanks JP.
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5-23-2007 @ 11:27PM
Nanette said...
Why wasn't Bo Bice on the finale? He wasn't on last year either...I miss seeing him; he was one of the best singers of all seasons.
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5-24-2007 @ 8:46AM
Carrie Underwood said...
Bo Bice didn't win...I did.
He doesn't belong on the same stage as me...sheesh. Have you forgotten how wonderful I am?
Carrie
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5-24-2007 @ 9:55AM
Joan Burgess said...
Jordin was great, she made the song her own and I hope that when she records it will be the first song on her CD. We love you Jordin. JONI
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6-08-2007 @ 11:41AM
johanne said...
after this years contest i can nolonger care about idol. Its supposed to be a singing contest with the "BEST" singer winning. Not the youngest, cutest,or most saleable. Jordin does in no way qualify. She gave many very inadequate performances . Since Melinda was voted off I lost all enthusiasim for the show and will probably not tune in next year. I think the FOX channel was biased and promoted Jordin every chance they got through their news broadcasters; especially Charlie Belcher. Before the winner was named Fox news was announcing "family home movies of Jordin right after the show." GIVE ME A BREAK.!!!
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5-24-2007 @ 11:50AM
DEBBIE HALLE said...
BLAKE SHOULD HAVE WON...JORDIN IS JUST NOT THER PERFORMER HE IS...SHE IS A FAKE KIND OF PERSON..DONT LIKE HER...I AM STILL ALL FOR BLAKE..............
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