Photo Scoreboard and Rankings as of September 6, 2006
By Nickie S.
So is anyone really shocked with the results of Canadian Idol this week? I think not. Tyler really went further than he should in the competition but he was always a dark horse that seemed to appeal to a broad range of voters.
After a disappointing Standards show that saw Eva outshine the two boys in the first round and Tyler win some hearts in the second, Craig's consistency and Eva's overall "star" quality were too much for the heartthrob, seemingly wannabe cowboy. Tyler says farewell to the mansion and all its trappings.
Here are this week's rankings:
Craig
Current Ranking: 1 - Previous Ranking: 1
Craig Sharpe, 16, Newfoundland. Craig continues to demonstrate a maturity that is beyond his years. Making the Top 2 was a mere formality but now he has very stiff competition to win the whole deal. Newfoundland would love to produce the winner of this year's Canadian Idol so on that alone he has a huge advantage. It's going to be a tight one.
Eva
Current Ranking: 2 - Previous Ranking: 2
Eva Avila, 19, Quebec. Eva is definitely the producers' dream contestant: beautiful, talented, mainstream. What more do you need? Personally I need a lot more but as the only female remaining I'm not surprised to see her making the final. And given that only one woman has won Canadian Idol so far, her gender alone is a huge factor. She has a real chance to win this competition.
Tyler
Finished 3rd
Tyler Lewis, 20, Saskatchewan. Tyler was a dark horse and I believed he'd make the top three no problem. Unfortunately for him he didn't have enough spark, charisma and vocal to go all the way. I think he probably learned a great deal through this experience and maybe we'll see him on the country circuit in the years to come.
Chad
Finished 4th
Chad Doucette, 18, Nova Scotia. Chad has turned a lot of heads with his unique sound and ultra confident stage presence. However, he has gone as far as he could go in this competition.
Steffi
Finished 5th
Steffi D, 17, Ontario. Steffi is really trying to come out of her mould and she has attracted a lot of fans through her unique style and theatrical approach. Many people who prefer the alternative scene have really gravitated to her style. And she is now proving to be a popular alternative to the expected "popular" style. But her time has come…a little later than I thought. Good luck with Broadway Steffi. That's your thing.
Ashley
Finished 6th
Ashley Coulter, 23, Ontario. Ashley is a rocker chick and for many, a breath of fresh air. For others, however, she is too much a one trick pony and considered more as a front woman of a band than a solo performer. Now she's mixing it up and showing a more vulnerable side which appears to have worked. Unfortunately it didn't work for long enough. Good luck Ashley.
Rob
Finished 7th
Rob James, 28, Manitoba. Rob still fights the fact that he once had a recording career however his two solid performances have attracted a lot of positive attention. If he continues to perform as he has the past two weeks I think he will attract the votes of those fans who have lost their early favourites. And it didn't happen which disappoints me. Rob, I think you're great. You have a lot to offer our music industry and keep it up.
Brandon
Finished 8th:
Brandon Jones, 17, New Brunswick. Brandon has a lot of potential, having already proven himself as a seasoned stage performer and you can't but help be infected by his obvious enjoyment of what he's doing. Vocally he has a lot to learn, however, and he really needs a few years of intensive training to strengthen his breathing and his vocals so that they are not overpowered by the physicality of what he does. I am shocked he left so early due to his fan base, but not shocked overall as he didn't appear to be improving. Good luck to you Brandon.
Sarah
Finished 9th
Sarah Loverock, 25, British Columbia. Unfortunately for Sarah she is quickly becoming known as last season's Amber Fleury. The voting public doesn't just want a great technical singer, they also want to be entertained, which Sarah doesn't always do. Sarah needed to pick popular songs that showcased her upper range. She took a huge risk this week that didn't work. Good luck Sarah. We'll miss you.
Kati
Finished: 10th
Kati Durst is a 26 year old automotive detailer from Goderich, Ontario. I personally think Kati slid into the Top 10 by the skin of her teeth. She is a good singer with a very free spirited personality; however, all her early performances were somewhat forgettable. Her Monday night performance was more of the same unfortunately, receiving the most negative reviews from the judges despite Zack's comment that it was her "most honest and forthright" to date. Kati you did well to get this far and if you can keep your pitch in focus, you may yet have a folk singing career ahead of you. Good luck.
Nickie's aim is to see one new place per year and try one new activity. At home she plays the role of the Earth Mother and loving wife. Her favourite reality shows are all things Idol, Survivor and The Amazing Race. You can contact her at wombat_8888@hotmail.com.
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