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Even though I swear at the end of every single season that I won't get sucked into the next go-round, I always do. I truly had not planned to watch at all, but wanted to tune in for just 10-15 minutes to watch the judges. I knew that there would be much commentary on their performance so I wanted to see for myself.
Steven Tyler has me hooked.
Surprisingly, I am also enjoying JLo, though she does need to get more comfortable dashing dreams so that those kids can pursue vocations more realistic for them. And yes, kids. My word. Is the entire top 12 going to made up of kids in high school?
Someone above asked if the sent too many through from Jersey. The answer is yes. Because it was the first time for the judges, JLo and Steven weren't yet ready to dash those dreams and they let waaaaay too many through. I suspect that number will dwindle the more auditions they hear and they become better at knowing who truly stands out among the thousands. That is where Simon's role was so important.. he thought like a producer wanting to find "the one" and not like an entertainer who wants to support everyone in their pursuits. Much easier mind-set to send the wannabees packing.
I'm curious to see how the new judges will handle their roles once it gets down to the semi-finals/finals. Hopefully they won't be as lame as Ellen was, and instead find ways to have actual critiques of the performances.
Final question... does anyone thing that JLo really remembered that girl from her previous audition? How many years ago was it? Or, is it more likely that she was tipped off with that information? I honestly can't decide. I do know that there are bio sheets in front of each judge, and I do suspect that type of information is on there. HOwever, neither of the other two judges seemed clued in.
Anyway, if she did remember her, that is an amazing memory and a true compliment to that singer.
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