Sympathy vote

Yes, it's that time again folks - American Idol season 8! And while this year is not starting off the way I would expect it to, as some of the talent of the first group of 12 is questionable, I can't help but to notice the first 3 that got into the final 12. For instance, Alexis Grace the 21 year young mother, the 27 year old rough neck labor worker and the adorable widower that

( I predict ) will be this years idol winner, Danny Gokey. I think Danny is the only one purely based on talent, is deserving enough to be in the top 12 after last nights line up. But, all of those 3 have the sad struggle, basically a single Mom story. And while I can appreciate their dreams, It boils down to who is the best. I question the sympathy vote card here. And I am tired of hearing that being "likable" is enough to get a vote. This is a singing talent competition.

I just hope the next 2 groups of 12 totaling 24, bring more talent to the table, considering only 6 of the 24 are going thru. Because so far, with the exception of Danny, I am not feeling the talent here. My last years favorites, Carly Smithson, Brooke White and David Archuleta  gave me chills when they sang, and again, so far, Danny is the only one that has done that. 

But one this is for sure, I am still addicted!