Another Hour of My Day Wasted

If American Idol has proven anything, it's that just about anyone can get on television these days - and that's not necessarily a good thing.

This is Idol's first trip to San Diego.

DAY ONE

Tetiana Osta-something-or-another is up first and while she doesn't do anything for me, there's a sultry, yet tender, quality about her voice. Simon doesn't think she's as good as she thinks she is. "Let me prove you wrong, Simon," she pleads, and he and the other two unlikely celeb judges say yes to Hollywood.

Perrie Cataldo is a single father whose young son is there to root dad on. Unfortunately, mom passed away in 2005 so all they've got is each other. Dad's vocals are average kaoroke to me, but judges think he has a really great voice and he gets three votes of approval. Son is proud - and adorable.

HOTTIE ALERT!!!!

Michael Johns is a CUTIE CUTIE CUTIE. Originally from Australia, this HOT HOT HOT young man has a gruff, yet, appealing voice. As Simon put it, he sounds like a white soul. YEP YEP YEP and YUMMY. Oh, btw, he makes it through to Hollywood. HOORAY!!!

Have you ever known someone whose terribly tone deaf but has no realization of the fact? What about those who are faking their way through the audition process? Then they "act" surprised at the judges express render expert apalledness. It gives me ulcers.

Samantha Musa has the hots for Simon and from the first note out of her voice, it's no doubt that this girl is going to Hollywood. Plus, she's cute as a button to boot. Quite excellent says Randy, she gets a good from Paula and a great from Simon. The sit-in judge, Samantha's friend, gives her a yes too so it must be official as she gets the much-coveted yellow ticket.

DAY TWO

Day two is not off to a good start, especially with some dude named Blake. This is his eleventh audition and hopefully, his last.

Then there's this hippie dude wose gorgeous fingernails scare me. Alberto Hurtado performs an original, titled "Live," but unfortunately it lures you into a deep depression. I'm enjoying the snores coming out of Greta the Fluffycat better than some of these auditions.

David Archuleta, two years ago, suffered vocal paralysis. Based on his speaking voice, I don't have high hopes. Then he announces he'll sing a John Mayer song. That's another strike. Then he starts singing and his voice has a charming tone about it. Sings much better than the icky ol' John Mayer. Much better. Judges love him too.

The last contestant of the day is Carly Smithson, originally from Ireland. She auditioned in Vegas in Season 5 and got the ticket to Hollywood, but because her Visa paperwork didn't come through, she was disqualified. But she's back for her second chance. She's amazing on Whitney Houston's "I'm Every Woman." Although Simon says she isn't as good as she was two years ago, she gets three votes for Hollywood. Probably the best audition we were treated to tonight.

Thirty-one hopefuls from San Diego make it through to Hollywood. Tomorrow night, it's South Carolina and based on the preview, I'm quite afraid.