Plus, well, a few of mine own. In his TVGuide.com video sit-down, Jason talks about "packing his suitcase" at Simon's urging, the "weirdness" of American Idol fame, his career plans and, yes, the hair. Enjoy! — Matt Mitovich
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Wednesday's American Idol marked the end of the road for Jason Castro, whose dreads, goofy smile and laid-back 'tude added to his feel-good aura. Some say he wasn't interested in being on Idol, but now that it's all over, he insists otherwise. Here's what the acoustic-loving lad had to say about:Forgetting the "Tambourine Man" Lyrics"I couldn't believe I forgot. It's such a popular line that's written on your soul, and somehow it slipped my mind."The Perception that He Did Not Want to Win"Yesterday I wanted to win, and the day before that. What it came down to was just my inexperience. Once we doubled up on songs, I wasn't really able to focus.... I made it farther than I ever imagined. I did just kind of wander in, and when it started going, I thought, 'All right. I'm here. I might as well be in it to win it.' And I was giving it my best. There was an interview this week where I said 'I wanted to go home' or something, and I think everybody had this idea that I wanted to go, but th...
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The following contains spoiler information from American Idol's Wednesday night results show.This is, I believe, the most interesting outcome this week could have offered. By removing Jason from the equation, the question becomes: To which remaining finalist will his votes go? Because all along, Jase's fans have had the chance to back either of the Davids, if supporting cute boys was simply their thing, and yet they did not. Instead, they saw something more, something special in their favorite. Who that's left standing will now earn their support? All we can do to get anywhere close to predicting the next turn in the tide is ask the weekly question: Who's your Idol now? Vote here. The new Power Rankings come out Monday morning. And then next Wednesday, America names our finalists.PS. Got a question for Jason? Share it in comments and I may run it by him when he comes by for his TVGuide.com video interview. — Matt MitovichMore Idol news and views:• VIDEO Q&A: Is Brooke ...
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Usually by this point in the competition, the final four Idol contestants tend to leave judges (including Simon) wowed by their performances. Unfortunately for Jason Castro, that wasn't the case. The dread-head not only tanked by judges' standards with his first Bob Marley tune, "I Shot the Sheriff," but he forgot a chunk of lyrics in the refrain of his second choice, Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man." Will America show him mercy? — Gina DiNunnoYour take: Do you think Jason cracked under the pressure of being in the final four, or does it seem as though he's "given up" and is just phoning it in at this point?
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Jeers to Jason Castro for phoning it in on American Idol. With his dreamboat eyes and goofball grin, the dreadlocked dude coasted into the final four, but after massacring Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" and bumbling Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man," he deserves to pack his suitcases (as Simon said). Think what you want about the other three finalists — me, I find David Archuleta cloying — but at least they're all trying. Heck, Syesha Mercado broke down in tears after her moving rendition of Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come." Jason makes me want to cry, too, but not in a good way. • Share your own raves and rants about other shows on the Reader Cheers & Jeers discussion board.• We may feature your Cheer or Jeer on TVGuide.com or in TV Guide magazine!
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