"We've only just begun..."

The auditions are finally over and I, for one, couldn't be more excited!

Randy starts the night off using words like "skees" and we once again see Simon Cowell's heart isn't really made of stone!

Jorge Nunez (20) "My Way": This guy has a pretty strong voice. He's like the Puerto Rican Josh Groban... maybe a stint on broadway is the way to go. I kinda get the Marc Anthony comparison (is that dude even making music anymore?)
Will he make the Top 36: He'll make it... if not for talent for diversity factors

**What was up with Cowell's Omaha diss? (that's where Cook auditioned)
**Anyone else wondering why "The World's Most Beautiful Baby" contest was held in Michigan?

Melinda Camille (21) "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone: Her voice was okay, but she was a complete NUTJOB!
Will she make the Top 36: nah

Jackie Tohn (20) "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz: She definitely gets the award for dumbest song choice. I'll say I liked her voice A WHOLE LOT more than I actually liked her!
Will she make the Top 36: She's different... yeah

**"You've got to stop saying please" -- Simon hates a beggar!

Nick Mitchell (27) "And I Am Telling You": This guy was annoying and sung like an old jewish woman. He belongs in a one man show off Broadway (very off!)
Will he make the Top 36: Not a chance

Ashley Hollister (21) "Baby It's You": Sing out of your nose much?
Will she make the Top 36: Nope

Kenny Hoffpauer (16) "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz: I liked his tone, but not unique at all
Will he make the Top 36: Nah...

Kendall Beard (23) "The Ashes" by Martina McBride: The singing was slightly above average. Her voice actually reminded me of a less whiny Kristy Lee Cook!
Will she make the Top 36: Probably... every season needs a country singer

Monique Garcia Torres (16) "Can't Hurry Love" and "I Turn to You": Her voice isn't strong enough to compete with the other girls! Maybe after a few years... her little brother was cute though.
Will she make the Top 36: Not this time around

** Wilam Dafoe is back!!

Patricia Lewis Roman (20) "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston: She was no where near go enough! She busked her way through the song... I'd have passed!
Will she make the Top 36: No way...

** I enjoy Randy's dancing almost as much as Ryan & Simon laughing at him!!!

9 contestants from Puerto Rico, 26 from New York...

Bring on HOLLYWOOD!!!