I went to a small show last night with a star of the 80's and really talented guy playing the guitar. They managed to hold the audience for 3 hours or more. Just a piano, guitar and singing.
Made me think.
Could any of the acts on the show last night, Chico included do that for me. I the answer is no.
Chico improved, but like people have said, better than crap is just .. well not crap. That does not mean good. But who cares anyway. Does anyone really think that any of these guys have a cat in hells chance of being a recording artist past the mandatory number one, and followup album of cover versions.
So Chico to win, why not.... It makes no difference in the long run, beacuse if any of these acts were true stars they will be signed up anyway.