American Idol - Orlando and Chicago

I have updated my ratings with Orlando and Chicago American Idol contestants. Neither city produced a can't miss top 12, but a few have a chance depending on the strength of the rest of the field.

Justin: Talent(4) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(5) = 19 (he is the cancer guy)
Maddy: Talent(3) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(5) = 18 (she has retarded brothers)

Paige: Talent(4) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(4) = 18

Bernadette: Talent(4) + Looks(5) + Likeability(4) + Story(5) = 18 (1 of 2 sisters auditioning)
Leah: Talent(5) + Looks(4) + Likeability(5) + Story(3) = 17 (sheltered Christian girl)
Seth: Talent(3) + Looks(4) + Likeability(5) + Story(5) = 17 (has a autistic child)

Angela: Talent(5) + Looks(3) + Likeability(4) + Story(5) = 17

Katelyn: Talent(5) + Looks(4) + Likeability(4) + Story(4) = 17
Vanessa: Talent(3) + Looks(4) + Likeability(5) + Story(4) = 16 (hillbilly bridge jumper)
Tyler: Talent(3) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(3) = 16 (2 broken wrists)
Katie: Talent(3) + Looks(3) + Likeability(4) + Story(5) = 15 (dying grandmother)

Matt: Talent(5) + Looks(3) + Likeability(4) + Story(3) = 15 (served time)
Germaine: Talent(5) + Looks(4) + Likeability(3) + Story(2) = 14 (2nd audition)
Ashley: Talent(4) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(0) = 14 (no story)
Mallory: Talent(4) + Looks(5) + Likeability(5) + Story(?) = 14 (no story)

John Park: Talent(4) + Looks(4) + Likeability(3) + Story(0) = 11


Generally, Orlando was a waste of time with only a couple of contestants capable of reaching the top 12. Chicago was better. I apologize for not noting the "story" of the Chicago group. It helps me remember the contestants in a none too dazzling field.

A bit of personally devastating news hit on Tuesday. It seems that new judge Ellen is not getting along with Simon, and has suggested that American Idol look to replace Simon sooner rather than later. Rumor is that Tommy Mottola of Sony Music would be Idol's first choice. It seems they want a high-profile music industry professional, not an inexpensive, raw up and coming talent like myself. Regardless, I will curb my disappointment and continue the effort to be the first to pick the 2010 American Idol winner.