American Idol 5 - Alot left

(What happened to Sara?! I'm stealing from Joey Guerra now. Thanks Joey. I should be writing my own soon, well maybe not until they get to 12.)
It's official: The Brittenum twins are the most irritating twosome on television. Agreed. I hate them.

It seemed like more than half of Idol's Valentine's night episode was dedicated to the dastardly duo, who cried, complained and criticized with dramatic abandon. And, oh yeah, they sang some, too. Agreed. I hate them.

Don't they remember that, if they make the top 24, the public will eventually be asked to vote for them based on, among other things, likability? They love themselves, what makes you think they don't think that everyone loves them? I hate them.

The 99 remaining contestants splintered into self-formed trios and quartets, with the usual dosages of conflict and nerves.

At 2 a.m., robotic host Ryan Seacrest told us some hopefuls were already in bed, some were diligently practicing tunes and dance moves.

At 3 a.m., Terrell Brittenum begins making nasty calls to get his group together, adding that he "DON'T DO GROUPS." Yes, he said it in all caps. I hate him.

At 7 a.m., Terrell is still complaining and over-enunciating every syllable of every word, much he like he does when he is singing. Still hate him.

To be fair, most of the contestants are full of clumsy metaphors and showcase lots of unnecessary attitude. Lighten up, people. You're not in the top 12 yet. The drama makes me ill.

During the group rounds, Paris Bennett sounds shaky on the soulful ballad Emotion, and Stephanie Scott offers a chirpy vocal style. Simon calls it all "fairly pitiful," but both are safe. Paris still looks like a safe bet for the top 12.

Terrell's group is up next, and said twin forgets the words. He also feels the need to trash his groupmates to the juges. And yes, Jose "Sway" Penala sounds nervous, but Elliott Yamin lets his rich, mature vocals do the, um, talking. F'ing tattletale Terrell, I hate you.

All three are safe. Sigh.

Kevin Covais, the 16-year-old who looks like he's 12, also sticks around. Ditto for William Makar, the supple-voiced teenager from The Woodlands.

Unfortunately, Josh Jordan and David Radford are also safe, despite visions of another John Stevens episode. Shudder.

Derrell Brittenum is more comfortable onstage than his twin, but he is equally as idiotic. He decides to self-eliminate himself from the show after mistakenly thinking his brother had been cut earlier. Oops. He is later allowed to beg and plead with the judges to stay, and Simon says he's fed up with his "hissy attitude." Agreed, these guys are idiots. I agree with Simon. I hate them.

I, along with several contestants sitting in the audience, applaud loudly. Nevertheless, he is allowed to stay.

Mandisa Hundley, one of my faves, is full of charisma and confidence. Another favorite, Brooke Barrettsmith, sounds fresh and focused. Both are safe.

The same can't be said for Leah Barrettsmith, who mangles the lyrics to Band of Gold. She's got a great voice, but she is sent home. Brooke is understandably in tears, and the camera follows them into the bathroom. It's a truly intrusive moment. What was up with the camera in the bathroom?

In the end, 44 contestants are left standing, including, Paris Bennett, Woodlands boy William Makar, Kellie Pickler Mmmmm and Ace Young (big surprises there), Katharine McPhee, Miss Mandisa, Chris Daughtry and -- say it ain't so -- the Brittenum twins.

Tomorrow, those 44 will be whittled down to 24 -- 12 boys and 12 girls. Expect to see the above-mentioned group -- and pray the twins are given a slow, painful axe.
OK, I really don't hate them, I try not to hate anybody. I certainly do not like them. I could never be friends with them.
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