Singapore Idle

Yes the time has come.... by the end of the week we'll be left with only 4 of the Singapore Idol contestants, but first, tomorrow's performance show!! Who'll perform on the night? Who'll put up a stinker? Who'll wow the crowds? Who'll bore the crowds??? Well everyone has their own favorite.... and so do i, so here's my own personal lowdown on the finalists and their chances of making it as the inaugural Singapore Idol....


Daphne Khoo



Ha!! The "Mickey Mouse Club" girl who looks like she's joining a teen talentime contest instead of Singapore Idol!! Never really thought any good of her in the beginning, especially with her childish mannerisms and voice, but she's been improving and has been winning some people over during the past few weeks. Still, i think she doesn't have enough in her to pull it off, and will be one of the strongest contenders to be knocked out tomorrow.

Tim's Idol Rating: 4/10

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Leandra Veronica Rasiah



The girl who has a voice like Vanessa Carlton's, whom i really enjoy listening to alot. I remember Leandra being one of the strongest contestants at the start when she wowed everyone with her high-pitched yet crystal clear voice, but the last few weeks have seen her performances dipping and dipping with an unexplained lack of confidence. If she doesn't start wowing the audiences again soon, she'll be given the boot!!

Tim's Idol Rating: 4/10

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Taufik Bin Batisah



Here's a really hip guy who can really jive and sing! Thought he got a bit lucky after a wussy rendition of My Girl which got him his place in the finals, but since then he's been a bag full of energy. Great performances have earned him a following (especially the Muslim population!!), but he seems to be more of an Impressionist than a performer.... being able to imitate artistes rather than showcasing his own personal talent. Do you concur??

Tim's Idol Rating: 6.5/10

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Olinda Cho



The tomboy who's got a voice like a tenor's!!! Easily the most talented of the bunch in my opinion, and whether she wins it or not will depend on how she wins over the fans. She's never disappointed in all of her performances, but i'm not sure if she has as many people rooting for her as she deserves. What she's gotta do, is reach out to the masses in some way or another... show some star appeal... and i'm sure she'd make a great Singapore Idol then!

Tim's Idol Rating: 7.5/10

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Sylvester Sim



The definite fan favorite among the 5 finalists at the moment. This dude has got a huge fan base and i really think it's down to his killer looks (vampire-face), killer voice (Mick Jagger-ish), and killer style. Anyway Sylvester here really knows how to please and tease the fans, and make 'em begging for more, and if this is not Singapore Idol material then i dunno what is!! His voice is only better than average though, better than alot of the contestants but not at a professional level as yet, and his apparent inflexibility (only ROCK!!) might work against him, but at the moment he's way ahead of the rest.

Tim's Idol Rating: 7.5/10

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So... looking at these finalists... who will be your favorite?? I have to be honest and say that i lost quite a bit of interest after my Hot Mama Maia was knocked out a few weeks ago... haiz... but my money would be on Olinda or Sylvester man. Here's to a great show tomorrow!!


PS: On a side note, the US Presidential elections were on today. Would you vote for Kerry? Bush? Or Sylvester?