Joanne Borgella and Colton Berry talk frankly about their AI departures, the intense friendships, and why they think they re still winners watch
They sailed all the way through to Hollywood week. But that didn't stop fans from whittling down the top 24 wannabes on American Idol. Who called Simon crazy? And who feels she simply had a bad day? Here, the first four casualties from Season 7 speak out. — Dana Meltzer ZepedaGarrett Haley: "I didn't think I was going to get voted off that soon. I was happy with my performance! That was pretty crazy what Simon said [about looking like I'd been shut in my bedroom], but I thought it was pretty funny. I didn't let it get to me because I know I'm a fair kid. I came into this competition staying true to myself so I wouldn't change a thing."Amy Davis: "I have some credit-card debt from fostering too many dogs when I didn't have the necessary funds. I had six adult dogs and two litters of puppies while I was going to school at Purdue. It's a very expensive thing to do so I wanted to pay that off [by winning Idol] because it's a stressful thing in my life. It felt like I was trying to ...read more
Cheers to American Idol for deservedly sending four singers packing: Leif Garrett-esque Garrett Haley (whose tentative version of "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" was proven wrong by Ryan Seacrest's swift dismissal); pretty but bland Amy Davis (who warbled "Where the Boys Are" but apparently couldn't find where the votes are); vocally underwhelming plus-size mannequin Joanne Borgella (is it too late for her to get onto Top Model?) and instantly forgettable Colton Berry (whose name should be a Ben & Jerry's flavor). I only wish Simon Cowell & Co. could've cut more than four. Seriously, is this the most unimpressive crop of Idol finalists ever? I'm starting to think America's musical talent pool has been drained bone-dry.Related:• Vote for your current Idol favorites!• Read Nina's recap of the results show.read more
