After a group of great contestants lead by winner Iam Tongi last year, I’m looking forward to another good season of remarkable singers in 2024. That’s right, “American Idol” is back! This first episode had a handful of the obligatory sob stories but it was also full of talent, too. For a great play-by-play style blog post, check out mjsbigblog. I’ll just give you a glimpse into some of my thoughts from the episode. Away we go…
A few of the contestants in their early 20s look like they’re 57 years old.
McKenna’s adoption story is incredible.
I’m really glad Luke Bryan fought to keep Jack on the show. Jack’s my #1 so far.
I’m not sure anyone wants to win more than Odell Bunton, Jr.
Some auditions were in Nashville. I don’t miss living there.
Some auditions were in Los Angeles. I don’t ever want to live there.
Will they ever explain during the show what a platinum ticket is?
Why do young guys have mullets in the front? Yes, I’m talking about Mackenzie from England. It looks so silly.
Triston Harper (age 15): the talking voice of a 40-year-old rancher, the singing voice of a 15-year-old.
Kennedy works in a funeral home. We need a reality show with her, her piano-playing coworker, and the funeral home owner RIGHT NOW. I’d become a hermit and watch every episode.
Meggie… the only contestant that looks 18, sings 18, and is 18.
Blake Proehl. I really hate that I’m not Blake.
Micaela McCall. Another contestant who looks like she’s 63 years old. She’s 28. Nice voice, though.
Jack. Definitely getting NeedtoBreathe and Jason Isbell.
I like the judges more each episode, even Katy who sometimes uses her position as a podium for her own agenda.
The judges are kind to the contestants. I still wish there was a Simon Cowell personality on the show… someone who won’t sugarcoat anything. But alas, this is the Idol world we live in. Did you like the episode? How much did you cry during the McKenna story?
-Out of the Wilderness
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