Brent Keith Smith is reject No. 1 from Nashville Star who makes it to Hollywood. We'll see what happens to Kristen McNamara and her boobs, and Tasha Valentine and her various Samantha Ronsons 2.0.

Joanna Paschitti is from Philly, but I missed her Louisville audition of "We Belong." I figured she'd audition at the Meadowlands/New York auditions -- you know, the one where Seacrest will again claim that the Izod Center/Continental Airlines/Brendan Byrne/Meadowlands Arena is in New York. I guess "Idol" was to chicken to do auditions at the Rock (Prudential Center), because its in Newark. In future years, I suggest the new Red Bulls soccer stadium that is being built in Harrison, New Jersey.

Based on her crying clip, I think I've seen a Joanna Paschitti working in every Italian bakery on Staten Island.

Supposedly, Shemp said she knew her from A&M Records. It violates the spirit of this show to take contestants who have already had major label recording contracts.

Adam Lambert cleaned up nicely for his audition; very spare on the makeup. The revival of "La Cage Aux Folles" is waiting.

Edited 1 time by Houster 01/22/09 9:19 AM.