Surprisingly mediocre performances this week after last week’s really great run of performances, but nonetheless, we’re here to talk about the big winners and the potential loser.
1. Pia: What can be said about Pia that hasn’t, at this point, already been said? Her voice is to die for. Jennifer gave her some great advice (as did Randy) about getting out of the “ballad” lane and doing something else. It’ll be nice to see her spread her wings a little more, but honestly, vocally, not one single person on that stage can hold her hairbrush in a lead suitcase. Far and away the best on the show, end of story.
2. Jacob: If you didn’t get goosebumps from his singing tonight, check into a hospital, you might be dead. I don’t know what it is about Jacob, but he’s infectious. You just feel joy when he sings and it shines like crazy. His expressive voice, big smile, and amazing ability to make people stand up and clap along are going to keep him right up there at the top.
3. Haley: For the first time in a long time, I dug Hailey. Forgetting the fact that she totally had one of the hottest looks I’ve seen on a contestant all season, the girl really sang her ass off. It was nice to see one of the earlier frontrunners get back in the game after a few mediocre efforts.
Of course no recap would be complete without the old “loser o’ the week.”
Naima is grating, annoying, and astonishingly mediocre. As I said on Facebook, if you cut her hair and gave her regular everyday clothes, no one would care about her at all. She was definitely worthy of the “she should go home” award tonight, even over my favorite whipping boy Paul. Oh, and the African tribal convulsion she went into at the end of her performance? Ugh. We get it, Naima. You’re African. You don’t have to prove it to us every single week, okay?
Someone please put the girl out of her misery. I’m done with her.
Your turn. Top 3 and pick to go.
Go!