Crystal or Lee?

Season 9 Finale…

It’s down to Crystal and Lee…

Which contestant will be crowned the next  American Idol?

But before that, let’s see what the two offered today at the start of the 2-night season finale…

Round 1:

Lee Dewyze’ The Boxer…

Judges Opinions:

Randy:  A great way to start off this night. This will come down to a duel to the finish. You sounded nice but pick it up.

Ellen: I couldn’t be prouder if I birthed you myself.

Kara: You got to punch harder. It was believable. You were connected to it.

Simon: This is the big one. I would expect a lot more passion and excitement. That was a kiss on the cheek when I want a kiss on the lips.

Crystal Bowersox’ Me and Bobby McGee…

Judges Opinions:

Randy: It started a little slow but at the end it was the Crystal we have grown to love. It was dope.

Ellen: I think you are so compelling on  stage.  Stunning.

Kara: I loved it when you first did it and I loved it tonight. You have fire in your belly tonight.

Simon: This is you back on your best. We have a competition tonight.

Round 2:

Lee Dewyze’ Everybody Hurts…

Judges Opinions:

Randy: That was better. It started off pitchy but you pulled it together. It was a lot better.

Ellen: I felt like you went off a few times but it is about the performance. You got into a couple of times but then you pulled back.

Kara: Your emotionally accessible. It wasn’t a perfect vocal.

Simon: Brilliant choice of song. You went off melody in parts. I want a 10/10 for your last performance.

Crystal Bowersox’ Black Velvet…

Judges Opinions:

Randy: This is what I fell in love with from day 1. That was hot.

Ellen: That was fantastic.

Kara: Tonight is the night to give it your all. You want it, you can tell. That’s what tonight is all about.

Simon: I am almost allergic to that song but you took that song and you absolutely nailed it.

Round 3:

Lee Dewyze’ Beautiful Day…

Judges Opinions:

Randy: Started off interesting but by the middle of the song you got your groove back.

Ellen: You were fully present for that song. I am so proud of you. You did a great job.

Kara: You got swallowed up in that song. You had some good moments and some not so good moments but you deserve to be here tonight.

Simon: You made the most of it. You made a lot more effort. This is what this competition was designed for. You have worked hard and I wish the best to you.

Crystal Bowersox’  Up to the Mountain…

Judges Opinions:

Randy: This is what this show is about. An amazing song by an amazing singer.

Ellen: You are in a league of your own. You have a beautiful voice. You are so so good.

Kara: Tonight you were emotionally vested in the song. You really blossomed with that song. Amazing.

Simon: That was by far the best performance and the song of the night. That was outstanding.

 

It was obvious that the judges chose Crystal tonight but it’ll be interesting to see how the demographics will vote. 

A few hours from now, we will know the winner…How do you think it will turn out?