Blirel

Personal Rankings 

1. Desz- Genius move. Finish it up with a soft song where she doesn’t overdo it with Landslide. SO SMART. And do you hear the subtle country vibe? 
 

This original sounds like something Desz would sing. Some gospel vibes and it showcases both sides of her range. 
 

2. Carter- Meh. The climb. But sticking with age appropriate numbers for him. Is it really an uphill battle for him to get the win? Probably not. 
 

His original is vocally good but like most is generic lyrically. It does display his range with the lower notes that we haven’t seen a ton of since Before You Go. 
 

3. John- Halo is a decent choice although a bit generic but safe. I think he should’ve went back to Jazz if he wanted a chance. People seemed to love his jazz songs, Misty and his battle, the most. 
 

His original sounds actually somewhat good although a bit generic and the dance beat I have a feeling will clash with his voice in the live performance. 
 

4. Ian- I’ve liked Ian’s song choices up until now. I find the audience not voting as much for a not as known song compared to his past ones. He sounds fine here but I miss him flipping songs. 
 

His original sounds a bit better than most though so who knows. Maybe he still has a shot. Just not my favorite sounds from him. 
 

5. Jim- Oh Jim. What a generic choice. It’s been done a lot and I don’t like it but I know that people will eat it up. 
 

A ballad original - people will eat this up. I think he could pull an upset win. 
 

Prediction: 

1st- Jim Ranger

2nd- Carter Rubin

3rd- Desz

4th- Ian

5th- John

I think an upset win will happen with Jim Ranger winning the voice

It appears certain people stayed in Hollywood longer but they may have gotten there later. Not sure if this means they made it further or not as I’m sure they would’ve had to schedule flights prior to the trip so it’s probably just a coincidence 

26 minutes ago, Angelbright said:

John sounds... really good the things he’s doing with his voice is very impressive it’s sad he might be overlooked. 

John Dicaro? 

3 hours ago, Bk1234 said:

Rule of thumb: TikTok famous does not always mean crazy talented.  

I do agree with this as both are average vocalists in my opinion. 

21 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

Well that would be a much better and safer idea. I'm not saying you're wrong about the fact that there might already be a Top 20. I just don't understand why we wouldn't know about it. I guess when there's no audience in the theater because of the Coronavirus, it's going to make getting the spoilers for the show a lot more difficult and harder than usual.

I can say the show is loaded with talent this year. A lot more viral stats and professionals probably due to their careers being jeopardized for now

4 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

The viral tik toker is obviously Claudia Conway.

Well I guess I didn’t consider her. And there’s two more viral Tik tokers now 

2 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

So what would they do after the Hollywood Week Rounds? I'm 99% sure they are not flying to the Disney Resort in Hawaii with the Coronavirus Epidemic/ Coronavirus Pandemic still being a huge problem that is affecting a lot of people. As in now 293,000 deaths for the United States of America.

I’m not sure. Maybe they’ll return to California again in January. Otherwise maybe they added an extra round to Hollywood week and there’s already a top 20. I don’t know

Ren and Drake were both at Hollywood 

54 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

Meaning the American Idol Contestants are most likely Courtney Timmons, Hannah Prestridge, Ren Patrick, and Drake McCain. I would like to see at least Drake McCain make the Top 20 or Top 24 this season. He was very close during American Idol Season 17 when he made the Top 40.

2 of those are correct. A few of the others are lesser known 

21 minutes ago, LukeB1219 said:

Could y’all put out a list of contestants who confirmed they auditioned? I don’t feel like looking through social media for al of them

I could try. I feel bad revealing ones who havent even confirmed they’ve auditioned though 

Just now, Blirel said:

I have no idea. I’ve confirmed 46 via posts/stories/tags. None of these were found through mutual followers as that’s not good enough to confirm. My guess is there was about 100

I’ll say of the casting we have a 

viral tik toker

a fairly famous worship podcaster 

A sibling of a past contestant 

2 possibly 3 The Voice contestants (2 that have been shown)

2 possibly 3 Season 18 idol contestants 

1 Season 17 contestant

1 The Voice S11/Four alum

And a few verified (like 6 or 7) contestants

27 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

So do we have spoilers now? How many contestants were there for Hollywood Week?

I have no idea. I’ve confirmed 46 via posts/stories/tags. None of these were found through mutual followers as that’s not good enough to confirm. My guess is there was about 100

It seems as if it’s wrapping up today. So they were there like 4 days which I think isn’t unusual for Hollywood week. I remember contestants saying it mainly takes place in 72 hours and that’s why it’s so grueling 

19 minutes ago, mytake1 said:

 

California went back to lockdown this week.  It it scheduled to go to early next year.  The LA area has been hit especially bad.

They must have clearance. They have at least 50 contestants there right now

29 minutes ago, anticoronaperson said:

So we may get some spoilers soon.

I mean not top 40 level. And just so you know social media is the main way I get my information. But at least names of people who made Hollywood 

I’ve got over 10 now. I’ll compile a hollywood week list of those who appear that they’ve made it to Hollywood 

I’m leaning towards it being Hollywood week. 2-3 contestants were flying. Another is in Hollywood. 

https://youtu.be/zejqx4u5r1E

this is Tamara’s 

Just now, Blirel said:

Desz and Tamara’s studios are the best. 

1:30 to the end of Tamara’s is insane. So much texture and some octave changes

Just now, anonymouskid_35 said:

Man I AM SO SURPRISED AT DESZ'S HIGH NOTES. I honestly did not thought she could hit that high.

 

Cami too! GOIN' FOR IT! I HOPE BOTH GOES THROUGH

Desz and Tamara’s studios are the best. 

Just now, Daillon said:

I love Coldplay, but this song for John??? We’ll see how it turns out, but this might be the weirdest song choice of the season so far.

It’s a song of hope so considering there’s a pandemic going on it might work. The problem is Tamara got a really good song choice. I still don’t know if she can overcome being behind to John in votes 

1 minute ago, QueenMae16 said:

Not sure how Carter's song will go, I lowkey feel like TPTB is trying to bus him. Like who would suggest that song to him? TPTB proving its not fan week at all.

Theory: 

Carter is so ahead in votes that it’s a subtle bussing. 
 

He will still get the PV but this is a way of leveling the playing field for TPTB’s favorite (one of the others)

Just now, Someone648 said:

I didn't expect to see The Rainbow Connection on the show but I mean it sounds like it's gonna be my favorite Carter performance by far.

It sounds very mature. Oddly enough. I’m hearing a bit of jazziness edges to his voice that I haven’t heard before

Does anyone think the tempo sounds slightly odd on Cami’s The Joke? Maybe it’s just the lack of transition between the verse and chorus. It lacks dynamics in parts and I’m a huge Cami and The Joke fan

1 minute ago, MAOW said:

Maddie Poppe auditioned for American Idol with RC and went on to win it all (If memory serves).

Yes but her rendition was very folksy. I don’t think Carter’s rendition will get as many votes but we will see