American IdolGeorge Huff was in the house, but these off-key performances probably removed the smile from his face for the first time ever. I did actually enjoy Taylor and was freaked out to be in agreement with Paula Abdul — Taylor is really great when he just stands there and sings. Mandisa wasn't at her best, but vocally she was still miles above the others. Yes, Simon Cowell, we know the "song isn't for you." If it were, it would be called "Damn You," not "Praise You." Paris definitely had the "attitude" part of "Work It Out" down, and she managed a decent vocal while doing the patented Beyoncé booty dance. Bucky was OK — though the band drowned him out a bit, he picked a good song
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The last man standing on American Idol — New Orleans native George Huff — was forced to leave the competition to his femme fatale rivals last week. But he's not bitter. No, this grinning, gregarious guy always looks for the silver lining, even when he's dissed and dismissed. Still, the 22-year-old crooner has a few regrets to share. Here, Huff faces TV Guide Online's grilling about his perky 'tude, wacky dance moves — and his true feelings for Jennifer Hudson.
TV Guide Online: When you made the final 12, your mom and sis wept on TV. How did they react to your elimination?George Huff: Aren't they precious? I told my sister Monica she's a national crybaby. But I thanked her for crying as hard as she did, 'cause that makes people go, "Awww..." We were all grateful just for me making the final five. I was the only alternate callback, the only Wild Card and the only male left in the top five.
TVGO: You sure lov
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