Let another turbulent week of "American Idol" semifinals begin. Tonight is guys' night and like most of the viewing public, I could really care less. Let's remember that virtually all of the men offered pretty lackluster performances last week. And even though I'm still rooting for Blake Lewis, odds are that this will be another season when divas reign supreme.
But more importantly, any AI viewer within 50 feet of a modem is likely more obsessed with the Antonella Barba scandal. To recap, provocative pics first surfaced online late last week, and new images are cropping up faster than potential fathers of Anna Nicole's daughter.
Now Antonella's childhood friend Amanda Coluccio (the one who auditioned with her on AI) has said the less racy photos are Antonella, but the really provocative ones aren't. Her evidence? Acrylic nail tips pictured in the pics, as well as a wrong nose. She says of Antonella, "She's the least slutty person I know." Read Coluccio's comments here.
Regardless of the validity of her friend's comments, you have to agree that this scandal is without a doubt the best thing that could have happened to not only Antonella Barba, but also AI itself. Producers have declined to comment at this point, probably because their only reaction is "thank God."
This is the stuff AI thrives on. As the show's talent credibility is constantly questioned -- especially in the aftermath of reject Jennifer Hudson's Oscar win -- it's the drama that repeatedly serves as a sure-fire way to keep viewers coming back for more.
Until now, this season didn't have any. We had a bunch of mediocre stars with equally mediocre personalities. It's sad when "drama" comes in the form of a Jack Osbourne wannabe insulting judge Simon Cowell with Il Divo references.
Because we, at least I, don't want to see flawlessness. We want to see real people, real mistakes and most of all, real vulnerability.
Needless to say, I can't wait for Wednesday's show. Can you?
5 comments:
antonela is 1 sexy lady. i hop all the things bout her r tru bcuz we all need a litle spice in r lifes. i wil vote 4 her til they kick her of the show. wich will happen.
I actually care about the guys tonight because I want to see Chris Slye let Simon have it again... except this time I'm hoping we all get it.
And by the way, I think Antonella's friend Amanda was far prettier and a much better singer than Antonella. They only picked her because she looks exotic.
honestly, I think that if it's not her, she can't possibly be behind it all. I mean, who would do a publicity stunt like that? Literally find someone who looks like her and have them do the sex photos?
yeah what was up with the Il Divo joke? I didn't get that. google here i come
Il Divo was that group that Simon started or signed. But I don't understand how the teletubbies entered the equation.
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