New Idol is Cook

For the first time, America elected a rock star as its singing idol in the person of David Cook.

A rock star, as what the producers hoped for, would sell records, which is ultimately the goal of the show -- to build a recording star.

Ryan Seacrest did not announce how many voted for this year's American Idol finale. He just said the winner won with a margin of 12 millions votes. Major newspapers had already reported that viewership of the show had dropped to seven per cent. Compared to all seasons past, the roster of talent in this season is more superior. But this did not help in boosting television ratings.

The nation is watching what would become of David Cook after this big win of his life. Truly, an American idol should sell even after the show. Let's see what happens.

Idol Drama

The big news at American Idol last night (Tuesday) was Syesha Mercado's meltdown. She was so touched by Paula's standing ovation during the critique portion. That after being turned down by Randy. Nevertheless, Simon agreed with Paula.

But with all the wet face of Syesha (from crying) all I could think of was why the production people could not give her a tissue. Ryan Seacrest thought about it and asked for one. That after Syesha's emotional outburst had already subsided.

Maybe a crying moment like this was so unexpected that's why the crew/staff did not think of having a tissue at arm's reach when the need arises.

Personally, I think Syesha did a good job. The performer who did not was Jason Castro. He is literally laughing his way to the finals. You could see it in his eyes Wednesday after Wednesday that he is the first one not to believe that he was safe. Think of all the young girls who are crazy about thouse eyes. They constitute the big fan base that he has.

In one interview, Jason said he has a girlfriend now and he wanted to spend time with her. So maybe this is part of the reason why he is not singing his best? The thing is, whether he loses, he still wins. He gets to see his girlfriend!

Without A Trace

I am an avid fan of Without A Trace. I stumbled into this show when we moved to a new place two years ago. The cable TV took about a week to get connected. So I was just watching TV using an indoor antenna. That's when I found Without A Trace.

I became interested with the show. Later, when the cable is already connected, I found out that they show reruns of the show on TLC. I got hooked.

Actually, I didn't watch the new episodes, only the reruns. Yes, but this is five days a week every noontime, then changed to 1 PM. I watched it regularly. Every weekday, like clockwork, I would tune in to TLC. I just loved it.

I like the beginning of the show when someone would just vanish or banish (these two words apply). Then the group would work to find the missing person. Of course, all the cases they worked on is a success. That's TV.

I like Samantha Spade (Poppy Montgomery). She is blonde and beautiful but her character is that of a sensible and talented detective. I like how they interact in solving the crisis in hand. I don't know if the real FBI scenario would look similar to that in the show, but I'm actually understanding now how the bureau works -- at least in the department of missing persons.

Until the show had Roselyn Sanchez. I just suddenly got tired of the show. Why? You tell me.

Bye Brooke!

She made it to the top five. The sweetest contestant at the American Idol left with tears and gratitude.

So Brooke White was voted off last night. There are four left, Syesha, Jason, and the two Davids. It looks like it's going to be a male American Idol winner this year.

Good luck to this year's fantastic four. It really is so, because there is just one girl left.