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January 30,2008
Hiccup In The Heartland - American Idol Does Omaha
 Episode 5 Paula’s plane was delayed, Simon flirted with Randy, and the Nebraskan locals were clearly smoking the cornhusks. This is American Idol, Omaha Edition. Chris Bernheisel opened Episode 5 with a wide smile and a bounty of stuffed animal bribes. The giddy 24 year old was overjoyed with fandom and performed an impromptu homage to Paula’s scaffold-dancing days before turning his attention to the real audition. Though CB fell short on the singing (and subsequent handstand), he offered up a consolation prize for the jury to consider -- an opportunity to announce from the red carpet during the finale. Feeling spunky, or perhaps having partaken of the aforementioned cornhusks, Simon told the perky lad to contact the local FOX 42 affiliate and notify the station he was to report on the big event. Any issue with said edict was to be directed directly to Mr. Cowell. Awww. Next in line was part-time farmpoke Jason Rich, 21, with a memory like a flour sifter. Blame it on the nerves, or the rain, or Rio, but this breathy-voiced gentleman from Iowa could not remember more than a few words of his song. After three false-starts, our boy came through with a lovely boomer of an audition, and the judges agreed to keep him for another round. Simon said he would never again allow such an infraction, and then delivered a mini version of his “if this was live TV we’d be forced into commercial and I’d be throwing darts at your ballsack” speech. Then they sent him off with a nod. Arm wrestling champion Rachel Wicker, 23, from MO was the next great debate as Simon felt she sounded like an old woman at the end of her career, and Randy was not feeling the plentiful half-yodelings. Ultimately, she got a 2 to 1 vote in her favor, and this Dolly Parton sound-a-like was through to Hollyweird. Lady Just then, “unscripted” banter broke loose and took a Freaky Friday turn as Ryan was dared to take over Paula’s judging responsibilities for the incoming audition, as she manned the “so, where are you from” shtick with the outside troops. It was short lived and meh funny. However, purported plant, 22 year old Samantha Sidley of Los Angeles, was the lucky victim of this swap experiment, reaping the benefits of chaos with 4 yes votes for her jazzy Norah Jones cover. Then, after receiving a yellow pass for an above average version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Illinois lady Elizabeth Erkert, 19, went on to win “best unintentional satire” for her down-escalator, exit-interview performance, where she accidentally referred to herself as America’s Next Top Model. Being true to the school of hoodies-under-blazers, Michael Sanfilippo, 19, arrived as the next wooer in line; a heartland heartthrob with a blonde, neo-Partridge, bowl cut and a dreamy voice. A million percent yes. 17 year old Angelica Puente was another standout with an emotional, yet mimicked, Celine treatment. Three counts of yes and a big vote of confidence for the feisty female will hopefully help her find her own style. A triple play of dudes wrapped up the day starting with David Cook, a 24 year old bartender from Tulsa, OK with a joker smile, a rooster hairdo and an argyle sweater. He dug in for an inspired version of Livin’ On A Prayer, and “other than being a little bit worthy,” he received favorable reviews and a golden ticket. Sparkle motion Johnny Escamilla was not as lucky with his unanimously disliked rendition of Shout. Though his audition did prove memorable, as Paula let out a juicy hiccup during his intro and Simon responded almost proudly with “you disgusting little pig.” (Before the day was over Paula also slurred a few comments, made a set of enthusiastic touchdown arms and mounted a table without explanation. Absurd Abdul is back!) Finally, Leo Marlow, a popular guy from an Iowa town of 200 people, officiated the end of Omaha hour with his charming demeanor and a swelling version of Leon Russell’s A Song For You. Come on shake yer body baby do that conga, next in Miami… On fire toNIGHT!: 19 hopefuls Other Episodes Episode 1 American Idol Spears The Mentally Ill Season 7 Starts With Record Turn Out In Philadelphia Episode 2 Paula, Randy, & Simon Are Your Brother; Best Friends Forever American Idol Looks For The Basement Of The Alamo Before Realizing They Are In Dallas Episode 3 Mimes, Hooters & Plastic Ballerinas: American Idol In San Diego Episode Three Goes LA Adjacent Episode 4 American Idol Chokes In Charleston Abstinence Is The Best Policy Episode 5 Hiccup In The Heartland - American Idol Does Omaha Big Corn, Forgotten Words, And The Return Of Loopy Paula
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