American Idol Season Finale

Way back in January I gave my opinion on the beginning of the 4th season of American Idol. I talked about it being not so entertaining (somehow really bad singers don't float my boat). I also said may I would update along the way. Well, here I am nearly 45 minutes after the finale aired and I am just now updating!

What an interesting season it has been. So at the risk of sounding like every other news report and blog, I will rehash some of the more interesting things.

First, Mario Vasquez. This kid can sing. He would have won too ... if he actually stayed in the competition. He made it to the all important final 12 the left for "personal reasons". I think "personal reasons" in this case means he found a better offer. I am sure in the near future we will be hearing about his debut album. I could be wrong of course. He might of just gotten to close to Paula Abdul.

Speaking of getting to close to Paula Abdul (hahaha, like my segue?) ... Corey Clark said that Paula not only coached him on the show, but had an intimate relationship with him. I think this is a case of pond scum attempting to sell his book and CD. And, by the way, boo to ABC for that Primetime special.

My final rehash: Scott Savol. Rare is it that I want to just plain smack someone (especially someone that I don't even know. But somehow, Scott just brings that out in me. The man is creepy and cocky. Worse, he doesn't even have good reason to be that cocky. Guy can't sing. PLUS I am disgusted that people would cheer for a man who threw a phone at the chest of the mother of his child. I don't care how sorry he is, that is just wrong. Along with Scott is the whole votefortheworst.com thing. I had no idea it existed. On the one hand, it is kinda funny (take that producers who put creepy guys in the pool). On the other hand, Constantine should have lasted longer.

Moving on to the actual show. It was basically one hour and 55 minutes of fluff and filler that I personally could live without. First, I have no desire to rehash those really cheesy (and some creepy) Ford commercials. But it was sweet that both Carrie and Bo got Mustang Convertibles. I assume they will be making enough money to cover the insurance ... and repairs. I have no need to hear all the bad singers again. I have no need to see those two poor boys who became friends. But I do have to admit bringing out David Hasselhof was freakin' hilarious. Idol's attempt at satirical parody was a nice idea, but very poorly executed. ABC does deserve some ribbing, but the college students I supervise could have come up with something better. The Idols singing with their idols was okay. I really only needed to see Carrie, Bo and Vonzie. If the rest of the performances magically did not make it to my TV, I would not have been sad.

Finally, Mr. Seacrest tells us that Carrie is our American Idol. And I called it right! I liked Carrie early on, but Bo was really starting to grow on me. I only voted for the finale and my votes did go to Carrie. I was reading on MSN.com that Carrie is the essence of Idol: sweet, pretty and truly new to the biz. I think they are right. Bo still rocks my socks though. Besides, we all know that he will get a recording deal too. And, if we are lucky, Vonzie will get her own deal.

Last Words: It was a good season, the right person won, I will probably buy both Carrie's and Bo's records!