Crystal Almost Quit the Show!

The latest American Idol news that surfaced yesterday was a TMZ report that Crystal Bowersox almost quit the show. The article reports that it occurred two weeks ago after a show, so I am guessing that would put it after the elimination show where Didi left the competition. I know in her exit interview with Michael Slezak, Didi Benami had mentioned that she wanted to collaborate with Crystal so I am guessing that the two of them had grown quite close. In fact, Katelyn Epperly had mentioned that Crystal, Lilly Scott and her liked to hang out and jam together, so it sounds like all of Crystal's female friends kept getting eliminated. And now with Katie Stevens gone it is just her and Siobhan Magnus with five male contestants. Since the two remaining ladies are sharing an apartment together and are probably the two most "unique" individuals left, I bet they share a close bond and mutual respect now as well. I cannot see either one of them leaving the show before the final three or four, or it would be a very lonely place for the last remaining female. If Crystal were to leave early the show would definitely be in trouble for the season.

I also just watched Andrew Garcia's interview with Ellen on her show. I really liked his appearance until he started performing again! I then went back and watched his "Straight Up" performance which he definitely nailed. There is some originality and dynamic he had when he performed "Straight Up" that he never really regained again, which is pretty sad. He sure is a likable person though.