6am randomly missing MJ & Theodore

MJ Kuok & Teddy Teow, love ya!

Its 6.21am and I was just checking YouTube to see if Iz has uploaded the snippets of the Top 4's original songs yet (not yet though - YouTube must be acting up on him cos he said he would upload last night), and the latest vid posted was this one, by MJ.

After watching MJ's vid, noticed this one on the sidebar and decided to watch it too. And sigh, miss Teddy too.

Both these boys are so talented, its so sad that they aren't on the show anymore.

Listening to them sing again, really reminds me how much talent we've really uncovered this season, and it saddens me that at this stage, haters are still attacking the contestants for every single mini flaw they think they have.

People often forget that this show is about finding a diamond in the rough and polishing it. They are amateurs, not full-fledged recording artistes. At this stage, yes fans are warring via votes, but thats where the warring should stay. We should support the Top 4, not bring one down to elevate another.

If the four of them can be supportive of each other's dreams while still competing with one another on stage, I don't see why we, as their supporters/fans, can't do the same.

Ultimately, lets support Singapore's musical talents - because we definitely have a few gems out there ...

Anyway, much love to MJ and Teddy, miss you guys much, and the rest of the Top24 - how y'all?!

xoxo, s.

ps. MJ, when are you and Tabby gonna record this one for real? Its so very good, Flo's still a-waitin' :)

pps. Was that post v. drama? Sorry, 6am, no coffee and possibly got spillover emo from finding out that Oprah is ENDING her talkshow - I mean HELLO, its Oprah - she's like an institution I grew up with :(... seriously gonna cry d when I watched this...

Leaked Footage Poll

I did a poll on the left sidebar on which of the 6 leaked audition videos you think would win Idol.

50% said Leak #2 would win.

Here are the identities of the leaks...

#1 Charles "Stitch" Wong singing "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" (18%)

#2 Frances Maria Lee singing "Killing Me Softly" (50%)

#3 Mae Sta Maria singing "I'll Be There" (4%)

#4 MJ Kuok singing "The Man Who Can't Be Moved/You And I Medley" (3%)

#5 Jannah Shaharuddin singing "Bleeding Love" (6%)

#6 Justin Jap singing "I'll Be There" (16%)

Click below to get to my previous posts and view the vids!

Leak #2

Leak #1, #3

Leak #4, #5, #6

5 out of the 6 leaks will be performing tonight. Mae performs next week on Piano Show 2.

If general polling is anything to go by, looks like Frances should be going through to the Top 12.

The next two with the highest votes were Charles and Teddy. Perhaps they'll be in the Top 12 too.

xoxo, s.

ps. thank you for participating in the poll, it has now been removed :)

Singapore Idol Top 24 : Theodore Teow

In The Shower with :

Theodore "Teddy" Teow

(nickname : Momma's Boy)

Quick facts about Theodore :

Lives in : East

Occupation : NSF

Favourite MJ song : Ain't No Sunshine

Favourite Judge : Flo

Single/Attached? : Single

Who does he think will win Idol 3? Mae.

If music is your first love, what is your second?

My second greatest would definitely be dancing, I used to be so into bboying (breakdancing) and the dancing fever never left me, to be honest! I absolutely love a great dance track, and though I don't really know what I'm doing sometimes, I do my best to dance presentably ;) After all, dancing is an expression, and if it looks awkward and disjointed... you get the idea!

I started dancing really late (16) when I attended my first high school dance, and it really stuck. I was just grooving and being a dance dork when Bomfunk MC's Freestyler started playing and a bboy (breakdancer) started doing his thing. Man, was I blown away! I picked it up and...

Joined my first dance crew at the age of 16,
Participated in my first 'battle' (danceoff) a couple months later,
Won my first battle that same night,
Joined Special Style Sex Machine (crew name) at the age of 17,
Joined Rhythm Attack (crew name) at the age of 18.

The road was tough, and I have sadly not participated in the scene much at all these past years, but the passion stayed and I'm just enjoying the movement and the dance. What better way to unwind? =)

Secret Single Behaviour : What do you do on your own that no one knows about?
Oh haha what a question! I love to...
Gym n Swim! That lethal combination really does it for me, nothing like a quick/long dip after a gym session. Of course, with enough time I could do more like tan after the swim or sip some juice while taking a break from swimming... but the basic combination is gym, swim. Say it with me, gym, swim. Nice!

Smell vapor inhalers. I know it's bad for the nostrils, it definitely makes my day that much clearer and easier. I've been trying to curb this one though, inhalers are not good for you!

I eat burgers from the outside in, a habit I picked up after I ate my first Mcspicy Double. Dang those burgers used to slide out from the sides ALL the time! I had to keep the meat in by biting all around the circumference and making my way to the center. That said, it's something I do, and I'm sure many of us do the same! (I do!)

I look out car windows and imagine the limits of the windows represent the crosshairs of an invisible, but all-destroying laser. It's activated by the touching of my big and second toe. Tons of fun, with enough imagination! It really IS. (LOL, this is hilarious!)

summerr's take :

Theodore is such a humble guy. He's actually a very good dancer. I saw that on Choreo day. Everyone was really surprised at the ease with which he moved! Great stuff.

He's also got a voice that can melt the heart! Girls, you definitely wanna bring this one home to meet the 'rents. He has impeccable manners, is oh-so-polite and oh-so-cute.

Take a look at this vid that he recorded with Gabrielle, his voice is so smooth! Love it!

Make a date with Theodore!

Saturday, 29 Aug : The Cathay, 2pm -3 pm

Catch Theodore in person at the first Idol roadshow where you get to meet the first group of 12 that will be performing next Wednesday at Piano Show #1.

Wednesday, 2 Sept : Caldecott Hill, 9am - 930am, 987FM

Tune in to 987FM at 9am to catch Theodore's first radio interview, along with Syltra, Douglas and Tabitha.

Wednesday, 2 Sept : Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Studio 1

Singapore Idol Piano Show #1, 8pm and The Results Show later at 10pm, on Channel 5.

Theodore will be performing "Bless The Broken Road".

To vote for Theodore :

Call 1900 112 1209 or text 9 to IDOLS (43657)

Each call/sms costs 60cents.

Lines will only open from 8pm on 2nd Sept 2009.

Find Theodore online :

Teddy's facebook fanpage

xoxo, s.