Top 13 Guys: Did Reed Have the "Moves"?

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the first live show is here! And I’m a nervous wreck. No joke…

Nigel just tweeted that the 13^th guy is hiding in the bathroom. Seriously?

Just a note that when Chase Likens performs, I’ll have to step away to fulfill my newspaper duties, but I’ll be back ASAP…

I just realized I’m a little out of practice with this thing so bear with me. THIS is “American Idol”…

Oh no! Does the new stage mean the return of the Swaybots? Nooooo!!!

So there will be a Top 13 this season with each judge making a Wild Card pick—same as last year. And this week the contestants could pick any song they wanted to.

We’re also going to be treated to home video from each contestant.

Let’s do this…

Reed Grimm, “Moves Like Jagger”: 16

I like Reed. I really do. But I completely question his song choice here. Current songs are always a bit of a trap and totally altering such a popular song concerns me. Or maybe I’m just REALLY over that song…

And did he actually sing the curse word? Seriously?

Plus, Steven Tyler gets the delay treatment as well. Season one-one is off to an interesting start…

After the break…