For those awaiting my report from last Wednesday’s AI show….. otherwise known as the GROUP NIGHT, I haven’t written because I have very little to say on it. As I stated before…when contestants are paired with their peers in groups to perform, or forced to search for a group on their own, I think it eliminates some talented individuals, but…. it also exposes some real personality conflicts. That was obvious this year more than ever as it was DRAMA CENTRAL with many of the groups, and some very UGLY personalities emerged that night, along with some very forgettable and pitiful overall group performances! It was not one of AI’s better shows to watch IMHO!

BOTTOM LINE: From the ‘groups’ of 104 singers in last Wednesday night's performance, 75 contestants advanced to the next round this Tuesday night, where we will watch the FINAL individual performances in Hollywood! Contestants will now be able to use their instruments, and also have the AI backup band for support, or choose not to have them, which some contestants have done in the past, albeit a risky choice in doing so.

You should be watching this show very carefully, as I will be doing, for those who you think should make it through Hollywood’s Hell Week this season! Then, on Wednesday night, Feb 11th, we’ll FINALLY find out which of the 75 contestants DO make it through Hollywood and make up for the first time ever, AI’s TOP 36! Let’s see if it matches the ‘Spoiler List’ that was leaked out last week.

As always….let Kimmy and I know your thoughts! More to come from Eddie on Wednesday after Hollywood Hell Week’s FINAL performances tomorrow night!! Until then…Eddie Idol….OUT!!