Top 12 Girls American Idol - Feb. 23, 2010

It's that time again...American Idol! This is the second season I've watched from the beginning (boring auditions and all), but it still can't beat last season....for me, anyway!

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I said after watching last season that I wasn't going to watch again, that there really was no point since Adam had been discovered. And since Paula would be gone. And since Kara would still be around. Also, I wasn't excited about Ellen being added to the panel. I love her and love her show, but I had seen her as a guest judge before and wasn't impressed. Somehow, even through all that, I got roped back in to watching the show.

So...here are my opinions from last night. Yes, I am very critical and judgmental of the contestants. It's what I do.

Judges Still not crazy about the 4-person panel (ie, mainly Kara) but Ellen gave some pretty good advice and criticisms. I think her being there will grow on me.

Paige Mills I thought she was lacking energy. Yes, I know she walked out onto the stage clapping her hands, but there was something missing. Also, there were a couple of spots where the backup singers were singing but she wasn't--there was too much "dead space" there. [Didn't remember her from the auditions]

Ashley Rodriguez She does have the commercial look, but after watching her audition again and then her performance, she seems like a really good karaoke singer. She sounds like the original artists. Not impressed with her. [Didn't remember her from the auditions]

Janell Wheeler She was a little better than the first two, but I still wasn't jumping out of my seat excited to see what else she has to offer. [Vaguely remember her from the auditions]

Lilly Scott She was closer to what I was looking for from the contestants, but I have to be honest and say that I don't know the song, so I don't have a point of reference. But, she didn't seem nervous and seemed confident and was fun to watch. [Remember her from the auditions]

Katelyn Epperly I liked her slightly less than Lilly Scott, but I did like her. Wasn't sure about the song choice. [Remember her from the auditions]

Haeley Vaughn As a general rule, the teenagers in high school that show up on this show really get on my nerves. I don't know why, they just do. However, she was the first contestant to take a song and make it her own and I enjoyed watching her. [Remember her from the auditions]

Lacey Brown I had high hopes for her, but I wasn't crazy about her or the song. [Remember her from the auditions]

Michelle DeLamor I wish the contestants wouldn't sing Alicia Keys or Leona Lewis. I love Alicia Keys' songs, but I love to hear AK perform them. For some reason, this contestant bored me. [Didn't remember her from the auditions]

Didi Benami I loved her from the auditions and liked her tonight. She has a unique voice, and she didn't stray too much from the original version of the song, but I liked it. [Remember her from the auditions]

Siobhan Magnus I wasn't crazy about this song. I remember her having a really strong voice, and I didn't see that her song selection reflected that. [Remember her from the auditions]

Crystal Bowersox I think she is a great artist, but her song sounded just like the original, and I thought she could have done a lot more with it. I think she'll be one to watch. [Remember her from the auditions]

Katie Stevens I didn't really dig her song. I remember her having a better voice, but they saved her for the very last so there must be something there. [Remember her from the auditions]

No one blew me away. I think most of the girls had a case of nerves on Tuesday's show, and hopefully that doesn't carry over all season. I didn't feel a lot of energy or excitement on the show and am hoping the guys can do better! :)