Annual thread where I talk to myself about American Idol - S22 edition

Didn’t even realize this was coming back, but still set to record so finally checked out the premiere last night.


Not the strongest contestants on night 1 imo, but if there is one to watch from this episode it has to be McKenna Breinholt


Really good performance and one of those tearjerking backstories that Idol does really well when it isn’t too forced or contrived. This is a legitimately moving story that really makes me root for her. She’s also attractive, which always helps.


She will definitely go far.



Only a couple of others that interested me so far:


Triston Harper - This one is one of those where the sentimentality is probably a little forced, but this 15 year old really does seem like a nice kid and he certainly does come from an interesting background at least, and man his voice is interesting for such a young singer.

Could be the country vote favorite for the season. Even Luke said he “out-country’d me”


Jack Blocker - No drama or anything here, but seems like a super nice guy with a good voice that just needs some work on his presentation. Really funny vote where Luke had to convince the judges and even had some more help

Not sure why the vote was split honestly, seemed like an easy ticket imo. Likely just played up drama for the show, which was fine with me because the way it played out was pretty awesome.


I know I know, is this show still on, so people still watch this, blah blah blah let me post in the thread so everyone knows how cool I am, we get it