Was
anyone else in tears??? I love Phillip....in an Idol obsession kinda
way -- you know!?! I can't imagine what he must have been feeling....I
don't even think he could figure out what he was feeling! Though I
knew (as most of you did from the beginning) that he was going to
win....and I've loved him since the beginning....my favorite part about
him is that he stayed true to himself more than any idol ever has....put
another way (for my finance friends) the "variance" between who he was
when he started vs ended compared to the typical variance of where an
idol starts vs ends is for sure the smallest with Phillip. To this day,
he still wears what he wants, sings how he wants, grooms how he
wants....he surely did NOT let American Idol change him. Well, maybe it
made him a little less shy, but that's about it. Considering he's not
much of a performer, (though he is very nice to look at!) it's quite
evident that this guy is going to be something big over the next decade
or more. I sure hope he stays in the pop world though so I can hear him
on Z100 :)....yes, that's still my go-to station! Back to Phillip
though....I'm really so happy for him and I'm psyched that his first
single is AWESOME.
Now, on to the rest of the show... Let's
start with the runner up --- ok, I have to give it to her, she was
UNBELIEVABLE. Her 1st performance of Whitney, earlier in the season was
really great, but this time she was SICK! Clearly with some more
training this chic has a real chance to make her mark....keep in mind
she's only 16....yes 16! Craziness!! The control she has in her
voice personifies the definition of talent. Speaking of talent, her
performance with Jennifer Holiday brought out a new side if Jessica, I
mean Jennifer, no I mean Jessica :) (PS that reel of Jimmy messing up
JLo's name over and over was hilarious!). In this duet, Jessica's
maturity is what made me love her....though usually
that's the reason i'm not such a fan....with this performance, her
maturity enabled her to connect with the audience and get into the song
like i've never seen her do. For the first time, she displayed her
ability to perform. I've never seen a performer make facial expressions
like Holiday did, and then Jessica got right in the game with
her.....that sign of letting loose is what made me really really like
Jessica tonight. Go girl!!
Moving on to the other
noteworthy performances -- go Rihanna -- another one from the night that
I loved more than I ever have. Her performance was fabulous.....she had
me dancing in my living room with my dog (let's see who really reads
these posts!).... Pete was impressed :). Then, later in the show,
Jennifer got me going again....Pete and I had a fun night :) I wish I
could dance like those two....I was extremely impressed at their
abilities to dance and sing....now those two are also talented....Pete
and I couldn't help but applaud after each!!
The one woman performer who had me wondering was Chaka Khan -- while I
give her credit for looking great for her age, I was a tad skeptical
about her sobriety....anyone else? Funny fact....at my 1st or 2nd ESPN
holiday party, she was the star performer....I had front row standing
room.....it was a fun night!
And
finally, with a show full of unbelievableness, I have to give a shout
out to my boy Ace (no, I don't really know him!) but what a proposal he
did.....and what a smile he has!
There
you have it, one more season, one more idol and one more year of the
Tiplitsky pool.....I hope you all enjoyed it!! Next year, we are
surely back on....don't you worry! Feel free to send me any emails of
people who may be interested next year. Thanks to everyone for joining
this year...and for bearing with me during my move and cable issues.
Happy I could end this year like most of you are used to...with my idol
rambles!!
Congrats to all the winners!! If you all can send me your addresses, I will pop a check in the mail with your winnings.
PEACE OUT!
