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> Michael Johns: So far a case of disappointed
> expectations. He's got a lot going for him, theoretically,
> another real grownup. a MAN, not a boy, good looking, another
> great voice but he's still wandering in the wilderness looking
> for a "hook". If he takes an early exit I wouldn't be
> surprised.
> Syesha Mercado: Everything I said about Michael Johns
> applies to her, except she has little "presence". Last
> night she looked 'FABULOUS" and she sang rather well, but
> her performances have the aire of someone performing for a
> hidden camera in an empty room.
> Brooke White: Everyone wants to like her. My boss's wife
> says that she wants Brooke for a best friend and I can see why.
> She has a self effacing personality, always smiles, even in the
> middle of disaster, and she has a grace about her. But her
> talent is limited to one particular style. Some promoter
> may be able to package her well enough to give her a
> chance at being a pro, but I think her vocal range is limited,
> too limited to reach the top 4. But, then again, I
> thought Taylor Hicks (even the name sounds like a curse) would
> take an early exit, so what do I know?
> Chikezie: ANOTHER person you want to like. He seems so
> real onstage but his singing has been "pitchy", and
> even though his vocal range is acceptably wide he doesn't seem
> to be too aware of his own abilities to take advantage of it.
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