My Idol Picks

Just like last year, I was sooo excited of the promise that this season will be the best EVER. And just like last year, I’m kinda underwhelmed with what I’ve seen so far. With the exception of a handful, most were disappointingly forgettable. But hopefully it won’t be as numbingly bland as last season, which for me was the Idol all time low. So, just like every year since season 3, when Idol started airing here in the P.I., I’ve been making my yearly picks. I only got it right the first 2 times, season three and season four, when my picks from the very start made it all the way into the finals.

For season 3, I picked Fantasia:

For season 4, Carrie was my baby:

After that, I lost my touch.

My bet for season 5 was Katherine McPhee:

Of course the winner turned out to be Taylor Hicks.

Season 6, I was rooting for Melinda Dolittle:

And the winner was (sigh), Jordin Sparks.

So my batting average is now 50-50. As if I never learned, here are my picks:

For the boys, these are my top 3:

For the girls, these are my top 3:

And who’s my overall pick?

I could be wrong, but to me, this guy is a star – and what a voice!

And speaking of American Idols, I got pictures with 2 of them from season 5

Here’s my pic with Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks:

Taylor really surprised me, because I always thought he would be surly or standoffish, but he was surprisingly friendly and willing to gamely answer any question thrown at him during the press conference at Hard Rock cafe in Glorietta. When someone asked him to sing impromptu, he did so with such swagger and aplomb. Very nice. A lot of Idol alumni don’t like being asked Idol questions, but Taylor seemed really okay with it.

And here’s one with Season 5 3rd placer Elliot Yamin:

Elliot exuded such a wonderful aura that befitted his wonderful personality. He seemed like the friendliest person on the planet. And he didn’t have any type of airs at all. He even showed everyone his insulin drip. He lifted his shirt to show everyone that gadget that is attached to a tube which is attached to his stomach. You just gotta love the guy!

Special thanks to the Ayala Malls for inviting us!