'American Idol' Recap: Carly Smithson Sings Her 'Heart' Out, Simon 'Loves' Brooke White

'American Idol' Recap: Carly Smithson Sings Her 'Heart' Out, Simon 'Loves' Brooke White (MTV)

On Wednesday night, I revisited Tuesday night's Boys Club to be sure that my disgust was warranted and that my observational skills were on the money. They were. But honestly, all I really wanted to do was watch Robbie Carrico one more time. I'm no masochist — his faux-rock maneuverings didn't warrant another listen. I just needed to see for myself what all the "Idol" chatter was about. You know, the blond elephant in the room: Robbie's wig. These stories just write themselves, don't they? And it makes me wonder if this had anything to do with the "authenticity" questions that the judges keep tossing at him? But the Great Wig Chase didn't last long, and I could barely stomach half his performance again. I had dinner reservations, after all, and didn't wish to further spoil my appetite.

Our very own jeffreychrist writing for MTV!