Todays’ auditions are in Orlando, Florida with celebrity judge Kristen Chenowith.  She’s a very talented woman–did you catch her appearance on Glee?  I hear she’ll be back next season.

First to receive a golden ticket in Orlando is Seth Rollins.  He was praised by all four judges.  Seth is a very caring father of an autistic son.  He wants to succeed both for himself and his family.  He definitely pulled me into his corner!

Jermaine Purifoy auditioned in Season 7 and he’s back for a second try.  He sings a Tony Bennett song.  I don’t think I mentioned that Seth sang a Frank Sinatra song.  Must be crooners’ night.  Randy says Jermaine was the best he heard this season so far.  Another four Yes votes.

Shelby Dressel is an 18-year-old trying out for Idol for her first time.  She has a bit of nerve damage on her face, but it doesn’t affect her beauty or her beautiful voice.  Once again, four Yes votes.

Day two auditions are minus Kristen Chenowith. First up today is Jay Stone.  Okay, now this one is “sorta” unique.  If you remember Blake Lewis, though, maybe not.  Jay is a beat boxer–but he’s different from Blake because he mixes the beat boxing right in with the singing.  I guess you have to hear it to understand.  Simon says No, Kara says Yes and then Kara talks Randy into the second Yes needed to send Jay to Hollywood.

We hear tiny bits of  Janell Wheeler, Brittany Star James and Kasi Bedford sing and all three receive Golden Tickets.

Cornelius Edwards lists his dance skills on his bio, so during his song, he tries a split.  Lucky for him, his voice is good, because his pants ripped and his dancing talent wasn’t winning him any prizes.  We’ll see him again in Hollywood.

Would a season be complete without siblings?  Next we have two very hot sisters from Jersey.   Bernadette and Amanda Desimone can hold their own while singing…oh and did I mention that they are hot…and also Hollywood bound.

As you know, I’ve been ignoring the No contestants, but I can’t help but comment on Jarrod Norrell.  After singing Amazing Grace, the judges try to let him down easy with three No’s but he won’t leave and ends up being taken out in handcuffs.  For the judges sake, I hope this was put on because this guy was scary.

Last story of the night focuses on Matthew Lawrence.  When he was fifteen-years-old he robbed a bank with a BB gun.  He ended up in jail for over four years.  Now, he’s grown up and wants to make up for his huge mistake.  Simon’s quote is “brilliant”.  That’s high praise.  Kara and Randy both are bowled over by Matthew.  He, of course, gets a ticket to Hollywood.  The judges think he will make it to the top 12.   Maybe.

That’s it for week two of American Idol.  Next week, AI heads back to Los Angeles where there is never a lack of talent–at least in my experience.

Have a great weekend!  Bloggergal1

Jarrod Norrell