Miss Z sang Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It" Tuesday night on "American Idol." Was it enough to make her a Top 10 finalist? Find out 7 p.m. Thursday on Fox, channel 23.
My favorite quote of the day: "Put the icing on the freaking peach cobbler."
That came courtesy of Zoanette, the young woman from Tulsa who made it to the Top 20 girls on "American Idol" last week with her performance of "Circle of Life" from "Lion King."
But the love "Idol" dished out to her last week wasn't repeated this evening with her performance of Tina Turner's classic "What's Love Got to Do With It."
"That wasn't it," Nicki Minaj told her. "... With this particular song, you got to be on key."
"Mad love and respect for you," Randy Jackson told her, "... But that was a mess ... Pitch was all over the place."
As usual, Mariah Carey had mostly positive things to say, although she added, "This wasn't my favorite performance either ... It's up to America now."
Zoanette's fate -- and the fates of the nine other girls, plus 10 guys who perform Wednesday night -- will be announced 7 p.m. Thursday.
Love, love,
love Zoanette, but I'm afraid she's on my list of five folks who won't go through (although I'd totally buy a ticket to her show). Ditto for sweet Adriana, who sang "Stand Up for Love."
"Come back next year," Nicki flat-out told her (ouch). She said it had "no emotion" and seemed "pageant-y," a sentiment that Randy echoed, along with "a little boring."
I don't think Janelle will make it either. Nothing against her version of "If I Can Dream," but it didn't wow the judges' socks (nor mine, to be honest) like other girls who came later in the evening. Same goes for Tenna, whose version of Faith Hill's "Lost" garnered decent critiques from the judges -- but not as decent as some other folks.
However, I'd be torn when it came down to voting between those last two and the following: Breanna and Aubrey.
Again, not that they sounded bad -- and no one can deny the fact they're stunningly gorgeous and ready to walk out onto the stage of a pop concert.
But that's kinda my point: They seem a bit pre-packaged, like nothing we haven't seen before. Still, the judges seem to like them -- but will America?
The girls definitely going to the Top 5 on Thursday night, in my humble, off-key, never-sing-in-public opinion include Angie, who was thankfully back at the piano with Colton Dixon's "Never Gone."
"That was beautiful," Keith Urban said, with Nicki adding, "The trumpets should sound when you walk into the room, little girl ... Can I just get your album?"
"A star was born on that stage," Randy said. "... It was like I was at your show already."
Amber is Top 5 material, too, with her version of Whitney Houston's "I Believe in You and Me" bringing all four judges and the audience to their feet.
"Your vocals are surpassing even this competition," Nicki said. "I'm a fan."
Candice, of course, was as nigh to flawless as anyone this season, so she's definitely going through, don'tcha think? Her version of John Legend's "Ordinary People" was flat-out fabulous.
Nicki just saluted her and said, "That's my comment," after which Randy said he was "learning (by) listening to you."
My dream Top 5 wouldn't be complete without Kree, who sang Faith Hill's "Stronger." Of all the girls in this competition, she's the one whose album I'd be most anxious to buy.
Obviously, the same goes for Nicki, who said, "You already know that you're my wife." Miss Minaj, you are, hands down,
the most quotable "Idol" judge. Ever.
Anyway, Randy said she was "a natural" and "could probably really sing anything."
But who did y'all love? Who's in your Top 5 girls?
Peace, love and what's love got to do with it ... XOXO
