Idol Fixation: Semifinals, Week One

The American Idol Season 5 semifinal round finally started this week, and after watching the semifinalists perform for the past two days, I have to say the girls impressed me more.

First: Paris Bennett (The personality, the showmanship, the voice—WOW.)
Second: Katharine McPhee (Her face is as beautiful as her voice.)
Third: Lisa Tucker (Such startling maturity for a sixteen-year-old.)
Honorable Mention: Mandisa
Who Should Be Booted Out: Stevie Scott and Heather Cox

First: Chris Daughtry (Powerful presence, powerful vocals—very compelling.)
Second: Elliott Yamin (Simon’s right: he does have the best male voice.)
Third: Ace Young (His charismatic presence is just unbelievable.)
Honorable Mentions: Taylor Hicks; Sway Penala
Who Should Be Booted Out: Bobby Bennett and David Radford

And about Bobby Bennett: he’d be perfect as a Las Vegas lounge act.

UPDATE:

Wow. Though I expected Stevie and Bobby to be booted out (and they were), I can't say the same for Becky O'Donahue and Patrick Hall. But it's just as well: I can't imagine both of them landing slots in the Final Twelve. I had to admire how all of them graciously handled their elimination, though.