Last week, after being cast off American Idol, contestant Alex Lambert told EW’s Archana Ram that he hadn’t intended to sing “Trouble” — the song that ultimately led to his ouster — on Top 16 week. No, instead he had hoped to sing Mario’s sweet love song “Let Me Love You,” but he’d changed his mind after a producer told him he’d get more votes if he sang “Trouble.” Guess said producer was wrong. But on yesterday’s episode of The Ellen Show we got a bittersweet taste of “What if…” as Lambert pulled out his guitar and sang “Let Me Love You.”
Nice, right? I don’t think there’s any doubt that Alex Lambert’s exit was much too soon, but this makes it that much worse. Just seeing bit of what else he could have done on stage (even if it is all sort of exactly the same vibe) puts a more salt in the already salty wound that is American Idol season 9.
Do you agree, PopWatchers? Are you impressed with Alex’s “Let Me Love You”? Taking last night’s on-the-upswing performances into account, do you think America made the right decision letting Alex go last week? Would “Let Me Love You” have saved Alex?
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better song choice but still NO PERSONALITY. He still would have NOT made the top 12
Well not everyone oozes the personality and appeal of Aaron Kelly.
LOL Sara!!! Seriously, I cannot believe Alex didn’t get the top 12 & Aaron did…Alex had the most distinctive voice in the competition.
Or Tim Urban…or Paige Miles…or Katie Stevens…
um jack, he didn’t make the top 12.
jack is saying that if alex sang this song, he still would have NOT made the top 12.
That’s exactly what Jack meant. Maybe he was voted out too soon but he was not the next American Idol for sure.
Btw, I don’t understand what Ellen is trying to do, I know she’s supposed to be the likeable judge, but come on! Hugging Tim Urban after another crappy rendition, Telling Andrew Garcia his performance yesterday was the best she ever heard from him, inviting Alex on her show…If she was so nice, she would be getting along with the other judges and Ryan, but that’s not the case till now.
Yeah, because Katie’s pageant-like prissiness and Mike’s cockiness are so much better.
Personality, Huh? I am sick of seeing over the top people like Big Mike acting like a fool on stage. Its refreshing to be able to sit and listen to an artist and understand the lyrics. I would much rather have someone with some humility who can sing, then someone acting like a fool who cant. Alex doesn’t need American idol now, with their plastic, corny performances, all he needed was some exposure and now is is go to go.
I totally agree with you. I’ll take the wonderful, heartfelt performances from Alex Lambert over all the “personality” left on the show. I feel like Big Mike is seriously trying to sell me a used car or convince me to put money in the plate every time he sings.
I was SO HOPING last night that the judges were going to announce a surprise WildCard episode and that Alex, Lilly and Katelyn were going to be back. This song was WAY better than the one he did on Idol.
You are a jerk!!! It is easy to be mean and judgmental hiding behind your computer!!!
he reminds me of matt saracen… and thats why i love him.
omg….totally thought the same thing..he reminds me of matt saracen
LMAO I thought I was the only one who “got” the Saracen likeness. Love it!
matt who?
Wikipedia is your friend.
Oh, you’re so right. I don’t watch Idol (it bugs me), but this kid’s got a fairly unique sound and potential to be really great in a singer-songwriter-type market. And he definitely has a very marketable Saracen-esque quality… sort of a good-hearted normality thing. I’d like to see him come back to the music scene in a few years, once he’s had a chance to get some more performance experience under his belt.
Alex does have a Matt Saracen vibe…but is more of a mulleted man-child. Plus he can really sing. Watching him on Ellen made me bitter all over again. He looked adorable and sounded great!
I disagree about his personality. I think he has a sweet personality and he is not a slick, over-coached, over-packaged brat with a stage mom…like some of the other youngsters that are left on AI. He’s a real guy and I for one am looking forward to watching his progress. I liked both songs choices but the Ray Lamontagne song really showed that he could do more than just straight R&B. I love Alex and will continue to support him! Best of luck Alex!!
I agree! He is a cutie patootie and should not have been kicked off. He comes across so humble and adorable.
Agreed. Elliott Yamin was never Kellie Pickler on Idol, but it worked out just fine for him. He just needed a couple of more weeks to get folks more invested.
Well said! I agree 100%! Can’t wait to be able to buy his CD.
He is very talented but would not have won idol even if he made it to the top 12. Nice to see him relaxed and enjoying himself in this clip.
He wouldn’t have won, but that’s not the point. It was about the potential, the growth. Idol would have been a unique opportunity where his talent could be nutured and his performance skills coached by the best. And we could have watched that transformation. Now we can’t. It sucks.
His natural tone is gorgeous with more effortless soul than Tim Osmond could ever dream of having. Also, he looked adorable in the t-shirt & jeans. Wish he would’ve worked that look on the show to pick up more of the evil tweeners.
I totally agree. I mean he is the cuttest thing ever and sings great.I’d love to see his song choices on theme weeks and his impovement toward the season. It is a shame that america vote him out when he picked such a great song, was fighting against his nerves and sang well. The judges liked his perfomace and they din’t like the andrew show for example…Seriouslly america they are the judges for one reason:THEY KNOW ABOUT MUSIC,listen them for once in a while…they understand the business and Stop voting the wrong people out!!!
Loved Alex and will miss him, but it’s really bugging me to read all of these “America shouldn’t vote him off” posts. America didn’t vote him off, they voted for other people. If anything the anger should be directed at anyone who clams to be a fan of Alex, but didn’t bother to vote for him that night. They are the ones responsible for his ouster, not Aaron or Tim’s fans. There was no conspiracy, just lazy fans.
Yep, bittercakes gets it. That’s how I like my idol season to play out too.
Love Alex’s unique voice!!! Sure he probably wouldn’t have won, but our top 12 is certainly less interesting without him. Great cover!
he is so talented!! love him!
Love Love Love Alex Lambert, he had probably the best voice in the whole competition. Hopefully his ousting will help his career. I for one will be following for sure!
so alex is AMAZING and he totally should have made the top 12. look at the petition it just shows you that american idol was afraid that alex would beat crystal bowersox so they voted him off. it is rigged
wellll… I wouldn’t go to that knollish level. I don’t think he was really a contender for the crown – at least not at this point. He could have had the arc that would have made him a contender though.
love him! He definitely would of made the top 12 with this song.. it’s a teen favorite
Well said, Shana.
Love you, Alex! Stay true to yourself.
Oh, how I wish he had sang this song on his last night–those tween girls would have texted like cra-a-a-zy!
This is the first time he’s worn something that made him a touch of sex appeal….for a frightened kitten that is.
I don’t know about the whole “frightened kitten” thingy but he sure looked damn good in that white t-shirt. Mmm mmm mmmm. Damn! Now, look what we’re relegated to on Tues nights. LOOK!!!
totally love Alex. I am not watching Idol anymore that he is gone. For him to make the tour would have done so much for him. I hope hope he makes it, I will be waiting to buy his cd!
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No WAY! I am gonna tell ALL my friends!!!!
Love him! I’m gonna support this kid because this voice deserves to be heard and enjoyed.