While I was waiting for my lunch ride to pick me up, I watched the rest of last night's IDOL competition. I don't know their names so I'll have to use other means of describing them.
The last guy (with the "Cher" look) had an amazing vocal range. I found his Mick Jagger tune too frenzied, but since it IS the semifinals and you're trying to get noticed and make a name for yourself, I completely understood the over-vocalizing. He was unquestionably THE most talented singer of the night.
The 16-year old rock girl (orange/red hair) had no vocal control, and I can see her blowing out her voice within a few weeks of constant singing on the show, but she was far and away the most talented of the girls.
The guy who did "And I Am Telling You" in his "drag" persona actually has a better voice than the judges gave him credit for having, but he really should try to sing one without the "act." I'd be curious to see if he can sustain a song without the shtick.