LJ Idol 2 - Top Seven Voting
My dear contestants and fans, it has not been an easy night for LiveJournal Idol 2. Due to ongoing conflicts among the staff of this competition, I, Kevin, as host and head producer of this competition, have been forced to make some very difficult decisions. After much deliberation, I have come to the regretful conclusion that the issues between myself and certain members of the judging panel are likely to plague the competition even further than they already have unless something is done immediately. So I hate that it has to be this way, but I must inform you all that as of tonight, I, Kevin Muller, will take over all duties associated with running this competition. The setup of the competition makes it difficult for me to just eliminate certain members of the panel, so Angela, Roger, Danielle, and Rachel, you are all essentially...fired. I am extremely sorry to announce this and am perfectly willing to discuss the details of why this has happened in private.
But the show must go on, folks.
Dominick Ciruzzi - Well, Dominick, I actually think you did a decent job with this challenge, your layout is very similar to Chelsea's and the username is clever. However, the actual content of the entries is not really up to par with some of the competition. I realize that Chelsea's journal is not exactly oozing with personality, but your choice of entry topics did not showcase much of a sense of humor as you merely exaggerated what Chelsea's entries already are, and you pretty much focused solely on Harry Potter and her license, which makes me feel like you only read her most recent entries. You did a decent job, but decent does not cut it anymore. Unfortunately, you are in this week's Bottom Three.
Sebastian Fischetti - You and Sam were at a bit of a disadvantage with this challenge as neither of you actually knew the people whose LiveJournals you were imitating, so good job. While your layout is a little bland, it is reminiscent of Mary's, so that is good. I didn't think that your entries were overly funny or clever, but you accomplished the task and that is enough to get you through this week. However, this kind of effort will not be enough to win you the competition, so I expect better from you this coming week.
Mary Hanrahan - Mary, time and time again you have stood out as the one to beat, as every week you are one of the first to complete the challenge, and manage to put your all into every challenge. This week's effort was no exception. While you had to work within the constraints of a non-paid account, you still were able to mimic Sam's layout with some success. Also, your entries, while perhaps not as lengthy as Sam's actual entries, parodied Sam's in a fun and accurate manner. You are easily through to the next round, and have become the favorite to win.
Sam Kimbrel - Sam, I'm sorry that you were on vacation for this challenge, but you did have Thursday and Friday to complete the challenge. Also, although I believe your birthday was this week, we are too far into the competition to accept such behaivor, and it should not come as a surprise that you are in the Bottom Three for the first time this week.
Rebecca Levin - Rebecca, it seems that every week you are on the fence between deserving to be in the Bottom Three and deserving to be in the Top Three. You could potentially be an upset in this competition, but not if you keep turning in mediocre efforts. Your layout in your mock-LJ was good, but your entries were not that funny and weren't mind-blowingly similar to Kristina's either. It was good enough to get you through, but like Sebbie, you won't be able to win unless you step it up a notch or two.
Kristina Ronald - Kristina, as you have heard, you did an excellent job this week, perhaps the best of anyone. Your layout, username, and entries were all appropriate for Diana. Congratulations, you are through to the Top Six.
Which leaves Diana Westin as the third member of our Bottom Three. Diana, I know that you completed the challenge before the deadline, but following instructions is important in this competition, and you cannot be excused for failing to do so. Your entry this week was not the worst at all, you actually did a decent job, but it wasn't spectacular enough to override your lateness. I do give you props though, for imitating Dominick's LiveJournal fairly well even though there are not many entries to work with.
Well, the Top Six is now in the hands of the audience. Please leave a comment (all comments will be screened) with the name of the person that you want to be safe. All voting must be completed by midnight.
Dominick
Sam
Diana
Remember, you are picking the person you want to be safe. Anyone can vote, this includes contestants, Dominick, Sam, and Diana, the audience, me, and even the former judges and associate producer. Results will be announced tomorrow at midnight.