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American Idol Tryouts on Jan 29, 2009 in Puerto Rico and New York City,  Summary of Episode 7                                           

By Marcus 

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It was something new for the producers as they brought us contestants performing in both New York City as well as in San Juan , Puerto Rico . But, would this duet program discover better talent?

First up in NYC was Adeola Adegoke who was so self-confident that she would earn a gold ticket that she handed in her work resignation letter. But she badly stumbled with ‘And I’m Telling You.” The judges felt for her and Simon himself talked with her former employer to ask him to re-hire Adeola. And he did. And who says Simon’s heart is like a Wisconsin winter? 

Then we were in Puerto Rico listening to the powerful voice of Jorge Nunez singing “My Way” in Spanish and then a few bars of “What a Wonderful World” in English. He easily won a gold ticket.

Singing waitress Jessika Baier flew down to Puerto Rico from Michigan with nine family friends. She has participated in 700 singing contests and was convinced that she would make it to Hollywood . But her piercing singing of “I Surrender” left her without any hope for this year’s competition. Even her foot stomping and begging for another chance didn’t get her a second audition.

From New York City, Melinda Camille enjoys feeling liberated by dancing naked in her bedroom while aspiring to bring peace to the world. Since she prefers to sing naked and after all this is a family show, it was suggested that she visualize a nude Randy while she beautifully sang “Feeling Good.” She is only to way to Hollywood where clothing is often optional.

Singing and writing songs since childhood, Jackie Tohn huskily sang “I’m Yours” but then with clear vocals sang “I’ll Do It All.” She still hasn’t found herself own style but impressed the judges to win a gold ticket.

Do you remember that little kid in first and second grade who was always acting up? Always doing something ridiculous to get the teacher’s attention?  Well, we now know where he is living. He is living in Puerto Rico and his name is Joel Contreras. Slamming himself into walls, running through cars, screaming and shrieking like a wounded jackal, he was totally dismissed by the judges. Okay Joel, it is time to see the principal.

 “Wanna be” comedian Nick Mitchell cannot sing without making faces. But he was entertaining enough to perform at a pre-school outing and somehow he won a gold ticket. But here is my suggestion, Nick, when you arrive in Hollywood, do not unpack.

Then we have a trio of what I call “paint peeler singers”:  Nicole Laraway, Mark Granata, Michael Sconiers.

Puerto Rican high school student Monique Garcia Torres auditioned with Christopher,  her 9 year old kid brother, standing at her side for support. At age 16, her voice is still developing as evidenced by her renditions of “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “I Turn to You.” She needed to jazz up her vocals but I think that the sweet innocence and total confidence of Christopher made the judges’ split decision tip in her favor with a golden ticket.  I hope that her brother comes with her as he is indeed her lucky charm.

The last NYC contestant was a season 7 reject, Alexis Cohen, who was hoping that her mantra “Non Yo Ho Renge Kyo” would win her a ticket. But her shallow and forgettable singing of “Like a Prayer” failed to impress. And as last season, she gave Simon her send-off finger.

But it was a different story for the last Puerto Rican singer, Patricia Lewis Roman who sang “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and then a tender Spanish ballad. She is heading to Hollywood with hopes and dreams of becoming a star.

In all, 9 gold tickets were won in Puerto Rico while 26 were won in New York City.  And don’t forget to return here next week for my recap written just for you.

Links to my other summaries: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6

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