Sing-A-Long Saturday

I'm just going to come out and say it.  I'm in love with the new American Idol.  There I said it, it's out there for all the world to read.  This is shocking to me because without Simon Cowell I was not expecting American Idol to be good this season. At. All.  I'm so glad I was wrong.

While I didn't always like Simon's delivery when he criticized a bad performance I almost always agreed with his assessment.  It was hard for me to imagine Idol without him.  The new judges, however, are so refreshing they are bringing new life to the show.

I can't decide who I like more Jennifer Lopez or Steven Tyler.

Jennifer Lopez is so sweet and gorgeous.  I'm most definitely a healthy straight woman, but I could look at her all night.  At first I thought she might be too easy on the contestants with all her sweetness, thankfully that is not the case.  She's truthful without being mean.  During the Hollywood week solos she frequently sang along with the contestants, I loved that!  BONUS:  She can successfully (and without slurring) string 3 or more sentences together that make sense.

Steven Tyler is amazing.  With all the stories about the abusive life he's led he looks pretty damn good for a 62 year old!  He's flirtatious, passionate and speaks his mind but is gentle when the news is not good.  He's game for anything and it's so obvious he's enjoying himself that you can't help but catch enthusiasm from him.  BONUS: No out and out rudeness or plain white t-shirts.

These clips show how Steven Tyler really is game for anything:

 

 

 

I'm not the only one enjoying the show this season.  My friend Snooty also did a blog post about it.  You can read her take here.

Enjoy your Saturday!  Listen to some music you love, it really will make your day.

Comments

[Connie Taylor]

I so totally agree. Sammie, Joey and I watched last night (DVR) and just love that the judges appear to really like working with each other too. I think Randy is actually smiling more. And like you, I thought without Simon and so much change it was doomed, I'm so glad I was wrong.

[Lisa]

I've never really watched American Idol and was actually a little bummed Steven Tyler chose to be on there (ya know ... mucking up his rocker cred and all). But now I think I'll have to check it out.

[Liz C.]

Hello. I love it too! Simon was so yesterday even before he announced his departure from the show. Good riddance a-hole. I adore Steven Tyler & J'Lo. Both are exactly as I thought they'd be...

[Jenn @ Juggling Life]

I'm not a faithful viewer, but I've head good things and enjoyed them this season. Except when he openly leers at girls--that kind of creeps me out!