IDOL scoring

ROUND ONE: JUDGES’ CHOICE

JORDIN SPARKS JUMPS OUT OF THE BOX WITH “Wishing On A Star’ by Rose Royce, chosen for her by Simon. For the little Simon knows about contemporary music, he sure knows his old school soul, as this song is perfect for J-Sparks. She rocks it, and rocks a cute little baby doll dress as well.

Randy should be shocked with 50 volts every time he says “in it to win it.” Puh-leese. Simon, oddly enough, doesn’t like the arrangement, costing Jordin valuable points.

SCORE: 2

BLAKE gets Paula to choose for him. If when I was twenty someone had told me I’d be watching a TV show where a guy in a sweater vest would be singing “Roxanne” by the Police, I would’ve never believed them. Yet here I am, hating every minute of it. Boring.

Randy blesses Blake with a check it out, Paula likes it, Simon, not so much.

SCORE: 4

Randy chooses a stale Whitney song for MELLY D. I will say this, they’ve really worked on Melinda’s look, and she continues to look better every week. This song sucks to me, although Melinda gives it her all, growling at one point.

Randy is all high and mighty over his choice, and hands her three check it outs, plus the hot and check it out from his fax to the gov, wow! Paula gives her a best, and Simon gives her a best.

SCORE: 17

Simon accuses Ryan of being drunk….

ROUND TWO: PRODUCER’S CHOICE

JORDIN gets “She Works Hard For The Money”, which makes me wonder about the producers, choosing a song about hookers for a 17 year old.

Randy likes it, Paula concurs, Simon agrees enough to get the points.

SCORE: 9

BLAKE is forced to sing Maroon 5’s “This Love”. What’s with the goofy dance steps? This song actually fits Blake well, at least until he gets the hiccups halfway through. Oh, I’m sorry that’s called “beat boxing”.

Randy thinks that’s a good vibe for him. Paula say something about elements, and Simon says it was better than the first song.

SCORE: 8

MELINDA gets “Nutbush City Limits’ by Tina Turner. This is a great choice for Melly, but although she rocks it well, there’s not enough movement for me, she’s a little too stationary.

Randy likes it, Paula asks her if she had fun, Melinda looks sedated in her response. Simon completes the positive spin.

SCORE: 8

ROUND THREE: CONTESTANT’S CHOICE

JORDIN goes with “I Who Have Nothing” from back on 60’s week. I’m not a big fan of trying to relive past glory. Yawn.

Randy disagrees, he loved it. Paula loved it. Simon at least disses her for the old school crap-ola.

SCORE: 7

BLAKE is shown doing “I Like Big Butts” with Sir Mix A Lot before doing a Robin Thicke song. It costs him serious credibility. I like this song. This is the groove Blake is good at. Don’t ruin it, Blake, don’t beat box…Don’t…Oops..He couldn’t resist, could he? Damn you, Blake Lewis.

Randy called it alright. Paula opens her mouth but nothing comes out. Simon like it.

SCORE: 9

MELINDA is last but not least. She’s racked up some serious points so far. She gets a street named after her, and then belts out “I Am Woman”. Ladies and gentlemen, Melinda has made her statement. It should be her and Jordin for the title next week. This is the most personality I’ve seen her show, ever. Good time to throw it down.

Randy thinks it’s hot. Paula blah blah and Simon loved the strip tease. He agrees with me: she should be in the final.

SCORE: 11

Blake go home and let the ladies duke it out next week, please don’t vote for Mr. Annoying Noise. Please.