Apr 02 2008
Since I totally missed American Idol last night (note to self: get TiVo®), I’m learning about Ramiele’s fate from TV Squad. The theme in this 6th week of American Idol is Dolly Parton:
Ramiele Malubay - “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
Dolly thinks she’s cute, sweet and scared. Ramiele admitted to being completely star-struck. Dolly [...]
Mar 27 2008
As Simon predicted, Top-Ramen (as we affectionately call Ramiele here in Chow Squid), made it in the Top 9. Surprisingly, she was not in the bottom three after yet another unimpressive performance.
She was under the weather and did her best to belt out “Alone ” by Heart. This song choice was based on [...]
Mar 26 2008
According to Randy, Ramiele Malubay is in trouble. Her singing was “too pitchy.” “It wasn’t the right song for you,” said Randy.
“I don’t think it was as bad as Randy said,” Simon said. “… The truth is, Ramiele, after what you sang last week … then you’re going to get through, again, this week on [...]
Mar 20 2008
Although the judges gave a warmer reception this time, Ramiele barely squeaked by to have another chance next week. One must believe her popularity is keeping her afloat. Another Beatles-themed night did not help her cause.
Ramiele sang “I Should Have Known Better”. She should have. At least she did not suffer [...]
Mar 13 2008
Not quite, although the feeling was she’s flirting with elimination. Ramiele Malubay (pronounced “mah-loo-bye”) failed to impress the judges once again. During this Beatles-themed week, she sang “In My Life”, yet another ballad.
Simon said the song did nothing for her. Randy was not moved. He was expecting for something special to [...]
Mar 07 2008
Ramiele went back to ballad mode in week 3 of American Idol. She sang “Against All Odds”, a Phil Collins hit in the 80s.
Randy felt Ramiele was a bit tentative. He said, “Just go for it! You have mad vocals dude. C’mon with it.”
Simon felt her performance was old-fashioned. He was waiting [...]
Feb 28 2008
It was 70s night in week 2 of American Idol. Ramiele sang “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston.
The judges all agreed it was an “OK” performance. Her song, according to Paula, did not allow her to perform her magic. Simon did say she was still one of the top three singers in the [...]
Feb 21 2008
Ramiele started off with a bang. Her song of choice was “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield.
Simon was in a bad mood all night until she sang. She was surprised all the judges gave her excellent reviews. Simon pointed out she “out sung every single person”, referring [...]
Feb 14 2008
Yes. I’m calling it. Ramiele Malubay will win American Idol this season. She got the spunk, attitude, looks, and, of course, the voice! In her interview, she said she ate balut. That’s more than any of the other contestants in Idol history have ever done.
Favorite Quote: “If you’re hated, you’re [...]