Last night the final semi-finalist group performed, and overall I thought it was a pretty dreary crew. Not only that, but I think I disagreed with the judges on almost every performance which is unusual (me & Simon are of like minds). There were a few highlights and a lot of lolights….Here are some:
Call me a total insensitive bitch, but I couldn’t help from laughing when the blind guy got escorted in during the opening scene. I know…I’m horrible. But I’m just being honest. It reminded me of Blinkin from Robin Hood, Men in Tights.

Blinkin
First up was Von Smith, who, to my total shock and surprise, the judges loved. I thought Von was HORRIBLE. Screechy, annoying, and horrible. I seriously could not believe they loved him so much. Was i watching a different show?
Taylor Vaifanua was next singing No One by Alecia Keys. She had a few weirdish head movements and breaths throughout the performance. She’s got a good voice but over all nothing special- just an OK version of a great song.
Aex Wagner-Trugman started off good enough, but overall was pretty much karaoke. Although I think he’s hilarious I highly doubt he will advance in this competition. I hate to say it, but if the kid looked a little less goofy, he’d get taken a lot more seriously. When the judges came down on him, he looked like he was going to cry.
Arianna Afsar sang some song I’ve never heard of, but you could tell that she has just an amazing voice. Personally I think this girl is great and she should definitely make it to the next round. But based on the son I’m not sure she will. I think the judges were dissappointed about this as well. They know she has an amazing voice but may not make it through. I hope so!
Ju’not Joyner was alright, sang Hey Delilah. He’s got a pretty good voice but didn’t wow me.
Kristen McNamara is a questionable one. Vocally, I think she’s awesome. She clearly has an amazing voice and was on some Nashville Star competition (which clearly I didn’t watch). But personality wise, she’s kinda flighty. She has a delayed reaction to every question she gets asked and just doesn’t seem to know what’s going on. Props to her though for having some meat on her bones and still being gorgeous. delayed reaction.
Nathanial Marshall….eeeek. I HATE MEATLOAF (the band not the food)!!!!!!
Scott MacIntyre , the blind guy. Ok, i know. You are cringing at me right now. But he kind of creeps me out!!! I think he looks like a cross between Blinkin and Sloth from Goonies. And, really, I’m annoyed that the judges love him and I just don’t think he’s that good. I think he’s getting a lot of points for the disability and he’s going to make it through because of it. I’m a horrible person.
One of my favorites of the night was Jorge Nunez. he is AWESOME. Great voice. his face is kinda scary though, a little too dramatic. He’ll go through for sure. Lil Rounds was another that I just did not love, and the judges totally loved. I don’t get it? Was I watching AI on not enough sleep? Paula and I were totally on the same page though when she said “I think we’ll be seeing you in more Lil Rounds.” Way to go Paula! That was funny. Totally thinking the same thing. The others of night were not worth mentioning in my opinion, although there was one cute blond girl I think might get through.