So the Memphis auditions have ended, in an especially condensed hour-long episode due to tonight's State of the Union. No, FOX viewers, we're not getting an update from last season's winner Taylor Hicks. There's a president out there...one who likely didn't get as many votes as Carrie Underwood.
The remainder of the episode was relatively uneventful, featuring the inevitable loser montage set against the backdrop of auditioners singing Elvis' "Burning Love." Chief of whom was Robert, who failed miserably.
We did, however, see two more hopefuls make it to Hollywood, including backup singer Melinda Doolittle. In spite of her nerves, Simon said she was within the top 2 percent of this season's auditions. We'll see how things pan out later.
More colorful was Philip, who missed the birth of his second daughter to try out. He initially planned to sing "Let's Get it On" -- because, he claimed, it was the last thing his wife would want to do at the moment -- but later switched to "My Girl." It paid off, although judges told him he doesn't start his songs well.
Even more significant was the fact that we got a close-up on Philip's new daughter at the end of the show, adding a whole new dimension to the show's sappy stories.
Truthfulness.
In the end, 22 Memphis singers made it on to the next round, and I'm signing off fairly relieved that we operated on a shorter time frame. So...given the extra hour you have on your hands...drop me a note and let me know what you thought.
And start spreading the news...the show heads to New York tomorrow.
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