My name is Whitney. Some of you may be wondering why Ive chosen to take on this TV Watch instead of my customaryApprenticeduties. (Thanks to the incomparableKate Wardfor picking up that beaten horses corpse in my stead.) That is what I thought. This would turn out to be the defining event of my childhood. (If only I could help Edward Furlong do the same.) Were all pretty familiar with theTerminatormythology in general, right?...
Because ifUgly Bettywasnt just one giant commercial for the Broadway show, I dont know what was. I know, I know. To theBettywriters credit, however, the Broadway shows score did tie in with the episodes theme. Youll have to bear with me until Nov. Lets begin, naturally, with Betty. Gone is the reasonable, well grounded, and lucid girl we all knew and loved. Welcome the new Betty irrational, illogical, and stupid (Daniels words, not mine!...
but also Betty into leaving her cozy, albeit sometimes hostile, home at Mode. After last weeks somewhat static flashback episode, this weeks romp was like a shot of Red Bull. (Before we go any further, youve no doubt realized Im not Michael Slezak. Your usualUgly Bettywatcher is moving on to covering that teensy-weensy little show on Fox whats it called again? Oh yeah,American Idol. But much like Betty, well soldier on in the face of adversity....
Death is inevitable on this arduous trek. But why did THIS person have to go so soon? Do not read unless you have already seen the fifth episode of1883. Eric Nelsen as Ennis of the Paramount+ original series ‘1883.'.Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Well, that was ashortengagement. That’s right: Ennis the cow herder is dead! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Your death was so sad. Set up the day for me when you shot your death scene....
A reminder that my beloved FX dramaThe Shieldis no longer on the air? Why, its series co-star Benito Martinez (a.k.a. You are the guy who always does the right thing! Victor pleads while bleeding out. But Jacks retired, man! Now Victor wants to pull him back in? You better not be screwing me! Okay, that didnt take much convincing, Bauer, but okay. Youll learn that soon enough, big guy. Coles gonna have to have a word with Hastings about this!...
To reflect the shows new setting, billboards across America are proclaiming: New York Gets Jacked. I dont know what that means, but I like it. (Check out Ken Tuckers take on the new seasonhere.) The Season 8 premiere kicks off tonight. What Ive been saying to everybody is that if the audience shows up, thats a very good possibility. Because people Kiefer and Howard [Gordon] want to do it again....
American Idolhas seen flamboyance, pre-Adam Lambert. Rememberseason 7s polarizing Danny Noriega? Well, hes back. Ish representing sort of or maybe quickly became his catchphrase. He was also BFF with contestant Ramiele Malubay and botched Jailhouse Rock and Tainted Love during the semi-finals round. He swung his ample head of hair around a lot, too. And theressome lady named Diamoniquerapping part way through the song. Too much to handle, certainly. In the worst way....
Thats because guest mentor Harry Connick Jr. will be handling musical arrangements himself. (Nope, this week I didnt do anything beastly and offer up the No. 3 slot to a band of jilted former semifinalists.) Wont you do your civic duty by voting for your favorite in our Power List poll? ( 5.Aaron Kelly (Last week No. I Believe I Can Fly, Blue Suede Shoes, The Long and Winding Road)....
Megan Corkrey:(Last week: No. The Lady CawCaw lost her No. Scott MacIntyre:(Last week: No. Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox Sad to say, but Im getting sleepy just writing this paragraph. Anoop Desai:(Last week: No. Michael Sarver:(Last week: No. Lil Rounds:(Last week: No. Matt Giraud:(Last week: No. Kris Allen:(Last week: No. Despite getting ignored by producers in the early rounds, the season 8 heartthrobs buzz is growing. Will the judges get behind him, too, or throw him under the bus?...
Okay, so maybe that last question was just for me. And maybe that Jesse Langseth play-count is exaggerated. (Its not, actually.) Credit: Frank Micelotta/American Idol/Getty Images Lets count em down, shall we? NEXT: Gokey hooks Slezak 1. I am capable of enjoying a musical performance by Danny Gokey.There, I said it! Well, that just felt weird! In all seriousness, though, this is good news for me. (Thanks for that one, Paula!...
Megan (Joy and Pain) Corkrey reclining on the safety couches. Matt Giraud flirting with elimination. A possessed (and ravenous) Smokey Robinson repeatedly menacing a caterwauling Joss Stone. Credit: Frank Micelotta/American Idol/Getty Images Was I having a nightmare fueled by sleep deprivation and Kara DioGuardis sudden obsession with the word artistry? No, actually, it was just a special Thursday-night edition of theAmerican Idolresults-show extravaganza! (Oh snap!) Dancing Paula, yeah. Go home, Kara, yeah....
Read below and weep (tears of joy? You tell us!) Kris Allen, No Boundaries2. Danny Gokey, Stand By Me3. Allison Iraheta, I Cant Make You Love Me4. Matt Giraud, Human Nature5. Adam Lambert, Mad World6. Kris Allen, She Works Hard for the Money7. Lil Rounds, I Surrender8. Scott MacIntyre, Just The Way You Are9. Michael Sarver, You Are Not Alone10. Megan Corkrey, Walkin After Midnight11. Anoop Desai, Always On My Mind12....
Okay, not really. That move would reduce the amount of Which freakin holding room contains Leneshe Young!? 1 show on television. I say, probably not! What about you, Idol fans? Do you see any silver lining in todays storm cloud of Simon is LEAVING! Can the show go on without its most famous face? Is it really about Mr. Cranky, or doesIdollive and die by its contestants? And finally, are you following me on Twitter@EWMichaelSlezak?...
