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March 31st, 2009
08:40 PM ET
Top 9: Allison Iraheta leaves us with No DoubtWhat is up with this show and big, audacious hair accessories?  Allison had some God-awful thing in her hair tonight that reminded me of the monstrosity Carrie Underwood sported two weeks ago. She sang "Don't Speak" by No Doubt, and I was so distracted by her baby Cyndi Lauper outfit that I didn't really totally grasp the performance. Part of me thinks it was a little rough. I liked that she played the guitar a little bit, but it wasn't her strongest performance. She can sing, and I really wanted to see something other than her hair accessory shine. Am I wrong? –Lisa Respers France, CNN.com writer
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I definitely want to read a bit more on this blog soon. By the way, rather nice design your blog has, but how about changing it every few months?
Has anyone seen what Gwen Stefani wears? That looked just like something she would wear... and if I remember right when Gwen recorded that song her hair was hot pink. It was all great in my book.
First of all, Carrie Underwood did come out with huge hair when she sang "Alone" by Heart.
And, again, who cares about her outfit? I thought she looked cute, and modern. She is a good singer. That's it. There is this tone to her voice I hear sometimes that I do not like at all. But I'm sure she will go far. Worse people have made it too far....David Cook?....Fantasia...
Love you – LOADS!! Enjoy your look and your singing! I did like the outfit last night. You got it going on!! Keep it up – I see you in the top 3.
I like this girl, but you would think someone on the show would give them guidance on their outfits. She's definitely got a career ahead of her. Hard to believe she is so young.
Who cares what she wore or her hairstyle! If that was the case then how about Paula in that awful tutu last week. What is she 6 again? This 16 yr old has some pipes and she hasn't missed a week yet. Can't say that about Lil Rounds.
I'm still sticking to this order:
1) Allison
2) Allison
3) Allison
4)GoKey
5) Lambert
..
8)Scott
9)Megan
Rocker Wanna Be ~ Someone please give this lost young girl a lesson on her hair and dress. I'm not buying her act, but at least do something with that racoon on her head. The clothes look like she pulled her oufits out of the goodwill sale rack. They are not flattering to her body and the colors blend with her hair. When I look at her I see Thick... Thick hair, Thick Clothes, Thick legs, Thick waist, Thick Image and it doesn't have to be.... Come on Idol what's happened you your stylist this season????
Best voice on the show, best sounding tone of them all. She's great, and at her age, incredible stage presence and poise. Oh ya, did I mention she has the best voice on the show?? I am not sure why she dresses like Pebbles Flintstone, though.
She's got a great voice and is very talented (although she wasn't that good last night). Her outfits should not be part of the rating. She is who she is and I admire her audacity. What is she supposed to do? Dress up like Celine Dion and pretend to be someone else? How did Cyndi Lauper or Liberace ever make it?
I think in couple years this lady is going to rock. I loved her performance and was not bothered by her outfit
Also I forgot to add that someone needs to clue Paula regarding her attire. I'm almost embarrassed for her at times with what she chooses to wear. She looks great for her age it's just too bad her taste in clothing is so trailor trash looking.
Your comparison to Carrie Underwood and hair accessories was right on the money, I couldn't agree with you more.
This is a case of the judges criticizing like a high school click....as if they're criticizing just because they can, almost as if they're TMZ; making a big deal out of nothing. Allison's look was actually a NON-issue. She was singing a song from a band whose front-woman makes Allison's outfil look like grandma's overall's!!! Give me a break....her outfit and hair were fantastic....even edgy...and fit the song. What mattered was her voice. Based on her previous performances....this was a 7 out of 10. Her raspy (and great) voice couldn't quite get Gwen's high notes. That's also not Allison's style, either. So, Allison did nothing negative. Not much positive...but nothing negative.
Awesome! Good girl, Allison! I'd rather listen to you than Gwen Stefani any day of the week!
Yes, I agree. Allison can sing and she will be able to sell records. I think the last two should be Adam and Allison. Yes, she may look offbeat fashion wise at 16 who wasn't or isn't if you are 16 now, but she can seriously sing and have a personality that would draw all the youngings and the not so young. So judges if you have any sense, those should be your last two and you can laugh to the bank. Just remember to thank me later. ok.
I do not know any of the contestants just for the record. This girl can sing. I was surprise by the praise they gave that guy that always look scary to me. They are going to make another mistake again this season by letting a mediocre who cannot sell one record win. Remember JENNIFER HUDSON? LOOK WHO IS LAUGHING NOW. If they let this girl go, it would be another JENNIFER HUDSON episode all over again. She is destined to be "A MAJOR STAR". You can quote me later.
No offense intended....but that hair dye job just screams whore. I understand sixteen year olds dye their hair that color, but this is AI for crying out loud. Lose the koolaid dyed hair!!
listen to her sing. she is GREAT ---AWESOME. good Lord people. why do you get bothered by "clothes"......lord......that is just stupid.
Allison is AWESOME!!!!! BUT...she will be booted because NO Latino will ever make it, as long as Simon has anything to do with it! It is all about the MONEY, folks. Adam is so professional it is not funny, you name it, he has done it, stage,music, etc... I thought it was about RAW talent, I realize some experience singing is needed, but come on, give the others a chance!
She's awesome! Pebbles outfit FTW!!
Chris, Allison and Adam....These are clearly the front runners.
Chris rendition Ain't no sunshine, Allison can sing..no matter what
she's wearing and Adam...what can I say...The boy can sang and his stage presence! Wow!! They all have the x-factor.....shall we say recording contracts. For the judges....you're getting paid mad money to sit-up there and have an opinion. Randy your insult about Allison was off the mark. She looked and sang the part. She has what it takes and you're comments were what ??? to give the show some element of shock and doubt? We've been watching American Idol for awhile and these types of comment aren't warrant.
The girl can sing!!! Amazing voice! Maybe too young????
Allison is great – the best in the competiton. Randy was a douche for focusing on her outfit so much. Did he even listen to her vocals? She's fantastic! And only 16. Can you imagine what she'll be like at 20 or 25?
It wasn't Carrie Underwood who had the hair, it was Kelly Pickler.
This was the first time I actually liked her. She sounded better in the first half w/ the guitar though, a little screamy at the end. And I think she normally screams every song. Her voice is different– I guess an acquired taste?
As far as the outfit goes, I like to think it's just the silly people in wardrobe who did that. 🙂
I really didn't understand the explosion over the costume. It wasn't that distracting... kind of fit the song.... and heck, if that is really all you want to rant about I guess the performace was pretty good!~
What was with the guitar? It just hung there! She should have "worked" it. Regarding the hair..that is her look.. She can carry it off and may even start a new thing with colored hair! Noticed she got her nails done for the performance...just forgot to dye her shoes. Rock on!!
I completely agree with Ben in that this is a singing contest not a fashion show. Listen to the music and stop talking about their outfits.
She is by far my favorite! She has the most powerful and unique voice and a great attitude! I agree that the judges do not give her enough credit.
Has anyone checked this gal's birth certificate ? I have trouble believing that she is only 16. If she is , she's got a hot future ahead of her. But I feel a real vulnerability about her that might allow her to be ruinously exploited by the wrong handlers .
Can't people get over the costumes and listen to the music. This girl has got a voice to be reconned with. When she goes I stop watching!!
She needs to stand a couple of feet behind the MIC and scream. She was screaming today, Danny was screaming, Lil Rounds sounded angry while singing, Megan and Anoop sounded friendly and it looked like a performance...simple, (a little boring) but anoop had a clear voice, good singing, boring outfit though.
This young lady is amazing and whether or not this was her best performance is irrelivant. She will go places with or without American Idol.
She started out great on the verses but then kind of lost it a bit on the chorus. Still a great rock vocalist in the making here – I'd love to hear her take on something by Anne Wilson & Heart.
Wow
What a powerhouse for her age
I agree with the judges about the terrible funky outfit
Looks like a clown outfit.
Allison was my pick of the girls. He has a remarkable voice and that is what should be judged, not her hair/clothes.
If we judged her on that, then half of the rap singers we have, need to go (sagging pants).
Allison may be 16, but she has alot more talent, then alot of people out there who make it big.
Go Allison!
Allison has such control with her voice that when she carries a note, it seems effortless. For those of you that thought her performance was lacking, go back and listen again. This time with your eyes closed so you won't be distracted by her outfit. Let's all remember.... this is a singing competition, not a fashion show.
Who cares about her outfit? It's a singing competition! I thought she did well, and could care less what she was wearing.
This girl is AWESOME!! She is the most fun to watch and hear by far. My #1 pick!
She is 16 remember and an amateur. I don't know how you are but your comments are boring, unimaginative, and just more of what we heard last night. Perhaps you should be booted?
Allison is by far the best female singer on the show, but last night...
Here goes Lisa again, saying the same thing that the judges said. When she comes up with something original, let me know. God, she is an awful on-line commentator (IF you can call her that).
I'm pretty sure she botched a line early in the song, but not sure anyone has said anythng about it...Did anyone else hear what I heard?
I'm sorry... did I miss something? Was this Idol or Runway? I thought it was all about the vocals. Some made it sound like she forced the outfit choice. But, who knows her enough to say she NEVER dresses that way at home? I know these shows are mostly popularity contests rather then true ability, but come on...
I would like to see Alison for once not rock it up but sing a ballad and just be low key. I like her and love her voice but every week it is Alison being a rocker and I do not feel she is showing much diversity. And yes the outfit was distracting.
The judges need to focus on Allison's singing talent....the packaged look will come later.
American Idol is so fixed and this is proof. Gokey did no better than this girl and he gets praised. I thought she did good. They're going to criticize her outfit, THAT THEY PICK OUT FOR HER??
She's in trouble this week...but she won't go home thanks to Megan. Allison can sing but after three or four weekly performances from her, I'm getting bored – very one note Samba. BTW, nobody can carry that hair except Tina – but at least it will get people talking about her. She should be off soon...not a fan.
I thought she was a bit pitchy tonight. Wasn't one of her best performances, but the girl can sing. I think she was nervous, like the judges said.
This young lady is a star. I have a feeling that she is going to battle Adam and Danny in the top 3, and maybe even knock one of them out. Watch out for this girl......
I really don't care what she wears...but she did look kookie tonight. But she sounded great....the judges barely commented on her singing.
Allison is so talented. She is amazing, to be able to belt like she does at 16...it's insane. I would like to see her dressed down a bit, in something more relaxed and have her wail out a crushing ballad. I'm ready to buy her first album, bring it!
I thought her outfit was a bit much too. It was hard not to be distracted by it. Still, she has a powerful voice, especially for someone who's 16. She'll go far in a singing career.
Allison should not do Gwen Stefani. ....she is too sing-songy for her lower raspy voice.
If you want current Allison....................give us some Pink! or Melissa Etheridge/Janis Joplin............... or how about some CHER!!!!
How about "Take it, take another little piece of my heart now baby..."
or for retro.......let's do "Hit me with your best shot" Rock the audience.
How how about a late 80's/early 90's Lita Ford? ""Uhhuuuhh....it aint no big thang."
or how about POISON? SERIOUSLY. or
Ya know this girl can sing. And that is what American Idol is suppose to be about. So who cares about her clothes or her hair? She is in that experimental stage of her life. Like Paula said to Simon' What were you like at 16"? I love this Alison's voice, her darling smile and her incredible confidence and stage presence. She gives something unique and wonderful without screaming like Adam tends to do. She is the genuine talent besides Kris
I love this girl, really think she should make top 3. I liked this performance but didn't absolutely love it. I think she makes great song choices and usually looks great but her outfit at last week's elimination show and tonight's were both a bit off putting. I hope she goes back to simple and fun.
My husband and mom love her, but I don't see it. Glad she's showing up as bottom 2 on Dial Idol so far tonight. Makes me think that at least the voting public has it right. She's been towards the bottom a couple times according to their scoring so I have hope she'll be out soon.
I think she has an awesome voice, but she did look a little like Princess Fiona in Shrek! I can't believe she's only 16 and that talented.
I think Allison is one of the top three....her vocals are incredible for a 16 year old – or any age for that matter. I thought she looked great tonight....her outfit was totally in line with that song..like Bitsy mentioned, has anyone seen Gwen Stefani? It's funky, cool...and above all that, the vocals rocked. The judges sounded liked morons going on an on about her outfit.
I didn't understand the outfit, but it didn't matter. She can sing and she sings very, very well.
She played guitar for what - ten seconds? Why bother?
I love Allison. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) she does not have the emotional pain to make a great performance singing "Don't Speak." Also, American Idol is not a singing or vocal competition, it's an "idol" competition. Or should I say, a popularity contest. Singing skills are a large part but don't kid yourself, voters vote for the entire package.
Love her voice! Nuff said.
She sounds amazing....but did anyone else notice she totally botched the WORDS to the song?
This girl has got crazy talent.. A nice mix of Janis Joplin, Pat Benatar, Susan Tedeschi and a little Ricki Lee Jones thrown in to keep it raw.
I'm buying the CD..
I fell in love with this 16 year old....her voice....and her ....cute, 16 year old look....TONIGHT.....she looked like she raided her great-grandmonthers trunk that was in the attic. Her "look" totally clashed with her great vocals.....sorry, honey.....bring back that 16 yar old vocal genius that we all love....cuz.....ADAM is kickin' your butt.....he looks great....he sounds great!
i was SO hoping she would have busted out "So What" by Pink - love her but she could have brought down the hosue tonight
Why do people like her? I don't get her. Not a good singer, definitely not good looking...what's the deal? I don't care how old she is. You don't get bonus points for being young and sucking. She is gone in 4 weeks.
I agree with Bryan. Adam comes out with wacky clothes and wacky hair looking like a modern goth vampire, and little Alison wears something cute and funky and all they can fixate on is her clothing? And that irked me last week when Paula and Simon were too busy playing with a marker to pay attention to her...how rude was that?
When they first came out on the stage at the beginning of the show and I saw what she was wearing, I went "what the heck is that", but you have to remember, she is only 16 and for her that was probably pretty funky.
I think she is a fantastic singer and should she not win the competition, she will more than likely be picked up by a record label...just my opinion.
I agree with Juno's comment ... I can"t put my finger on it either as I know she can sing.
She can sing...but is missing that likability factor ...for me. Just have a hard time watching her. Do not know what is she...She won't go to the top!!
I thought she was good. This kid can sing anything. I love the uniqueness of her voice. You have to remember that she is only 16 years old.
Why do the judges and everyone else gush over Adam's hair and clothes and then complain about Allison's? She has a better voice and is at least dressing her age. How old is Adam, 26?
Allsion was fantastic tonight! Okay, so her outfit was a little off but unlike the judges it wasn't enough to distract me from her amazing voice. I thought she did great!!!
Her performance moved me to tears, unlike any of the other Idol contenders. There was far more critique of her outfit than of the actual performance, which is inappropriate in a vocal competition.
Has anyone ever seen what Gwen Stefani wears?
I liked it.
She did play the guitar a bit. A BIT being the operative word. It hang like an accessory on her arm during most of the song. I felt that more than the outfit and the hair made her look like a wannabe.
I think she should lose the crazy hair color, do something like Alexis Grace – just a touch... She has a great voice but lose the guitar and stop trying so hard. Definitely, not her best performance either with the shouting.
I wanted her to sing Pink "So What" or "Who Knew"
Does she have anyone to help her with dress sense? Poor kid!
I do like this girl, and the outfit fits her--she's just different and unigue. I liked her performance tonight, and I like the softness in the beginning of the song-she should maybe try a ballad.
I loved her hair! She's beautiful and talented!
Yeah I wasn't crazy about the outfit, but every time I see her I'm more convinced she is has the most talent of the bunch.
Next time she sings just close your eyes like you are listening to the radio. She has a terrific edgy voice and for 16 some serious pipes...
OK.. I'll give er!! The girl sand the Crap out of that song, and it was the first thing I noticed, before the clothing became an issue made BIG by the stupid judges!!
For 16, that girl has a HUGE career ahead of her if she wins this or not!!
I think she did a great job...
I don't get why they jumped the clothing issue. They have stylists and and advisers on the hair and clothing. So why jump on the girl?
I'm so sick of the judges not giving the girl the credit she deserves. Last year they were too busy messing around with crayons to recognize that she gave the best performance of the night, and tonight they couldn't stop talking about her outfit. It's a singing competition, and they need to stop pimping those that don't deserve it (ahem – LIL – ahem) and start paying attention to the contestants that have the potential to be hot-selling recording artists.
She didn't do herself justice with that song ..... no comment on the outfit!!
Who cares what she was wearing? Get over it. the girl can sing.
Regardless of Allison's outfit...........she sang the crap out of that song, and it has become painfully obvious that the judges absolutely REFUSE to give her her due props because it might jeopardize their faves' chances. Disgusting. Especially when compared with the glowing feedback they gave Scott's BORING, BLAND performance. Ick.
Even if she doesn't win, I think she will be Daughtry-esque and probably be the most successful of this season.
JOANNA – Paula has her own jewelry line... so maybe that is where it came from
OMG!! THAT'S IT!!! I couldn't put my finger on the rough 80's outfit.. but something reminded me of Kelly Osborne doing 'Papa don't preach' Made famous by another NEWS HOG, Madonna!! Speaking of which, let the woman adopt her babies!!!
Way to go Allison, but please leave the clothing to the pro's.. unless they picked that outfit... FIRE THEM!!!!
Necklace is probably in her jewelry line.
I still think she wins the whole thing. I love her sound.
She did not keep my attention.
If anyone has seen a necklace like what Paula has on tonight, PLEASE share!!!
get a life it's a singing contest not a hair contest
Not a fan of the outfit – however I think the judges (exception of Paula) are disrespectful of Allison's talent. She is one of the most consistent performers on the show – great voice plus personality and showmanship – without coming across as overconfident. Hopefully the public will keep Allison in the competition all the way to the top three. It is – after all – a singing competition.
Seriously, are you just re-capping what the judges said and claiming it as your own review? Allison was good. Her outfit was a little funky, but who cares? She still sang better than anyone else so far tonight.
This girl is heading for trouble. 16 and that precocious...not a good ending in store, for sure. Reminds me of Janis Joplin. And, on top of that, a horrible performance and the worst outfit ever. Did Scott dress her?
You're not wrong but her hair was. Remember those little trolls with the hair that sits straight up? So ugly they were cute? 'Nuff said.
I love her though. I'd buy her music. She needs a good producer and a better stylist and she's good to go.
I completey agree that the outfit was completely distracting from her performance, which was just ok. At least she answered the question of what would you get if you crossed Cyndi Lauper & pebbles Flintstone....A mess!
i don't know. i normally like this kid but I think I was expecting much more from her this week. The outfit looked a bit forced too.