American Idol season 11

[kristie]

the show starts tomorrow night. will they find another country singer like last season's winner scotty mccreery or will a girl finally win for the first time since 2007 when jordin sparks won? stay tuned.

[Sam I Am]

Oh why, oh why hasn't this show died yet. :bang2:

Hi kristie. ;)

[kristie]

Oh why, oh why hasn't this show died yet. :bang2:

Hi kristie. ;)

hi there. ;)


BTW, if i knew why the show hasn't dropped off the face of the earth yet, i would tell you.

[couchscout]

Oh why, oh why hasn't this show died yet. :bang2:

Hi kristie. ;)


Probably because it's still the #1 show on Network TV. I saw something a few months that talked about how 70%+ of every episode of AI that has ever aired has been the number 1 rated show in its time slot. Whether you like it or not is completely irrelevant, clearly the country gets a kick out of it.

For the record, I watch but mostly because the little lady watches it. Starts the same every season, I don't care one bit about it, I'm messing around on my computer while it's on, but as the seasons drags on, I get more and more interested as I find the ones I really like. It's a disease!!

[Yeagermeister]

Please make it stop :bang2:

[kristie]

Please make it stop :bang2:

i wish i could, but i can't.

[Gemini Dolly]

This girl auditioned. I hope she makes it. Although they will probably tell her she sounds too much like the originals.

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[Lodeus]

Steven Tyler ruins the show for me.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Isn't this show how we got Jesse Holley??:laugh2:

[theogt]

I'm looking forward to it.

[kristie]

Isn't this show how we got Jesse Holley??:laugh2:

no because as far as i know, jesse holley doesn't sing. :laugh1:

[iceberg]

the show starts tomorrow night. will they find another country singer like last season's winner scotty mccreery or will a girl finally win for the first time since 2007 when jordin sparks won? stay tuned.

my apathy is raging. advanced karaoke should never have made it this far.

[kristie]

my apathy is raging. advanced karaoke should never have made it this far.

yeah, that's true.

[kristie]

BTW i still believe that this gal should've won instead of scotty mccreery:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/HaleyReinhart17.png

[kristie]

tonight's the night.

[Gemini Dolly]

BTW i still believe that this gal should've won instead of scotty mccreery:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/HaleyReinhart17.png

Shes beautiful. Did you know shes dating fellow contestant Stefano Langone?

[kristie]

Shes beautiful. Did you know shes dating fellow contestant Stefano Langone?

i heard that but as far as i know, it hasn't been confirmed by either of them. if i were a matchmaker, however, i would set her up with this guy:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/normal_005.jpg

[silverbear]

my apathy is raging. advanced karaoke should never have made it this far.

"Raging Apathy"... sounds like either a great name for a band, or a DeNiro movie...

[kristie]

"Raging Apathy"... sounds like either a great name for a band, or a DeNiro movie...

oh yeah. :laugh2: :laugh2:

[rkell87]

what is the point anymore? kelly clarckson S1 winner and carrie underwood S4 winner and who else has done anything? clay akien for a minute and that big black guy had one song and i never even heard a borino song on the radio. nobody else has even become relevant after winning the show. i really enjoyed the voice but have yet to hear anything by Javier colon on the radio.

[kristie]

what is the point anymore? kelly clarckson S1 winner and carrie underwood S4 winner and who else has done anything? clay akien for a minute and that big black guy had one song and i never even heard a borino song on the radio. nobody else has even become relevant after winning the show. i really enjoyed the voice but have yet to hear anything by Javier colon on the radio.

you forgot daughtry.

[rkell87]

you forgot daughtry.

right, i heard maybe 2 songs on the radio of his but nothing in at least 4 years.

but nevertheless that just proves my point, season 6-10 winners have done nothing. AI has been irrelevant in making stars with staying power for 5 years

[kristie]

right, i heard maybe 2 songs on the radio of his but nothing in at least 4 years.

but nevertheless that just proves my point, season 6-10 winners have done nothing. AI has been irrelevant in making stars with staying power for 5 years

the current winner, scotty mccreery, is on country radio a ton so there's a chance the he could be relevant for a long time.

[kristie]

this girl is pretty good:

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[iceberg]

"Raging Apathy"... sounds like either a great name for a band, or a DeNiro movie...

there is a texas band called raging apathy.

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[kristie]

there is a texas band called raging apathy.

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well there you go then! :cool:

[theogt]

This ain't karaoke.

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[kristie]

trouble already:

http://www.eonline.com/news/american_idol_scandal_already_tent_girl/287882#comments

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

This ain't karaoke.

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This guy has been my favorite so far. He is awesome. The last blonde girl from last night was pretty good too.

[kristie]

This guy has been my favorite so far. He is awesome. The last blonde girl from last night was pretty good too.

this one?

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[justbob]

BTW i still believe that this gal should've won instead of scotty mccreery:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/HaleyReinhart17.png

Nope --Scotty will be around for years and years

[kristie]

Nope --Scotty will be around for years and years

i don't doubt that, but i just feel that haley should've won instead of him.

[Muhast]

Apparently that girl Brittany Kerr or whatever her name is(the really hot NBA cheerleader) was so heavily searched after her audition that she crashed the websites lol

[silverbear]

there is a texas band called raging apathy.

That's just PERFECT... LOL...

That's even the style of music I was hearing in my head when I imagined such a band... :D

[kristie]

Apparently that girl Brittany Kerr or whatever her name is(the really hot NBA cheerleader) was so heavily searched after her audition that she crashed the websites lol

wow!! i guess that means she's good, right?;)

[kristie]

new episode coming on tonight after the giants & 49ers slug it out.

[kmp77]

Goooood lord!!!! What an outfit!!! Big personality. A couple of them.

[kristie]

Goooood lord!!!! What an outfit!!! Big personality. A couple of them.

all i did was this when i saw her: :rolleyes:

[Cajuncowboy]

all i did was this when i saw her: :rolleyes:

I wasn't allowed to look. My wife was in the room.

:D

[kristie]

I wasn't allowed to look. My wife was in the room.

:D

good for you. ;)

:laugh2:

[kmp77]

I wasn't allowed to look. My wife was in the room.

:D

You missed it. The funny part is they made her walk up those stairs again acting like they didn't get the take right. :laugh2: :laugh2: Seacrest was staring big time. :laugh1: :laugh1: :laugh1:

[tupperware]

I wish this show could get banned from TV somehow.

[StevenOtero]

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[CATCH17]

BTW i still believe that this gal should've won instead of scotty mccreery:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/HaleyReinhart17.png

YES!!!

[kristie]

yes!!!

thank you!!!! :D

[kristie]

something interesting from last night's episode: jim carrey's daughter jane auditioned for the show & made it to hollywood. here she is:


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/cozykristie/lots%20of%20stuff/loads%20of%20stuff/954ab29633e97354475ec566d1bbb274473698ea-David-Archuleta-First-Day-on-the-SetJane-Carrey-Something-To-Talk-About-American-Idol-Audition.jpg

[kristie]

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[Muhast]

Goooood lord!!!! What an outfit!!! Big personality. A couple of them.


What happened?

[kristie]

What happened?

girl tried out for idol wearing a skimpy outfit. :rolleyes:

[CliffnMesquite]

I can't help but be amused that so many otherwise intelligent adults. Can get so wrapped up in that mindless garbage.

[kristie]

I can't help but be amused that so many otherwise intelligent adults. Can get so wrapped up in that mindless garbage.

i try not to. it's hard though.

[Muhast]

girl tried out for idol wearing a skimpy outfit. :rolleyes:


Doesn't that happen a lot? Was this one special? could she actually sing as well? lol

[kristie]

Doesn't that happen a lot? Was this one special? could she actually sing as well? lol

it does, but in her case, she wasn't very good so she didn't make it.

[theogt]

I can't help but be amused that so many otherwise intelligent adults. Can get so wrapped up in that mindless garbage.Is watching people sing in a singing competition really mindless garbage?

[kmp77]

girl tried out for idol wearing a skimpy outfit. :rolleyes:

She was patriotic, leave her alone!!!!! :bow: :bow:

:rolleyes: ??? Don't be a hater :D :D :D :D

[kristie]

She was patriotic, leave her alone!!!!! :bow: :bow:

:rolleyes: ??? Don't be a hater :D :D :D :D

i'm sorry, but when i see someone like her wearing the kind of outfit she was, all i can do is roll my eyes. BTW, i'm not a hater. i was hoping that she had a good voice.

[CliffnMesquite]

Is watching people sing in a singing competition really mindless garbage?

Yes, it is.

[theogt]

Yes, it is.I think you're just misunderstanding what those words mean.

[tupperware]

I think you're just misunderstanding what those words mean.
Singing in a competition might not be mindless garbage. American Idol however, is mindless garbage.

[kmp77]

i'm sorry, but when i see someone like her wearing the kind of outfit she was, all i can do is roll my eyes. BTW, i'm not a hater. i was hoping that she had a good voice.

Just ribbing ya'. I thought she was an idiot too when she walked out. Nice eye candy...but and idiot.

[theogt]

Singing in a competition might not be mindless garbage. American Idol however, is mindless garbage.What makes watching people sing in a singing competition mindless garbage? Is it the fact that it takes no talent ones self to enjoy it? That couldn't be it. Is it that all television is mindless garbage? That can't be it either -- or if it is, it's a terrible argument.

I'm curious if there's actually some logic behind the statement, because it's not apparent on its face.

[CliffnMesquite]

What makes watching people sing in a singing competition mindless garbage? Is it the fact that it takes no talent ones self to enjoy it? That couldn't be it. Is it that all television is mindless garbage? That can't be it either -- or if it is, it's a terrible argument.

I'm curious if there's actually some logic behind the statement, because it's not apparent on its face.

It's simply my opinion. I understand that it is a minority one. I simply put no value to singing or music for that matter. Everyone I have observed talking about it have demonstrated themselves in the past to be near witless morons. People who can't answer even the most simple question about what should be common knowledge, can spout off endlessly about this trash.

I have no use for them or it.

[kristie]

Just ribbing ya'. I thought she was an idiot too when she walked out. Nice eye candy...but and idiot.

yeah. :D

[theogt]

It's simply my opinion. I understand that it is a minority one. I simply put no value to singing or music for that matter. Everyone I have observed talking about it have demonstrated themselves in the past to be near witless morons. People who can't answer even the most simple question about what should be common knowledge, can spout off endlessly about this trash.

I have no use for them or it.If your opinion is that enjoying music or singing is in itself mindless, I think we've discovered the problem here -- your opinion is simply wrong.

[tupperware]

What makes watching people sing in a singing competition mindless garbage? Is it the fact that it takes no talent ones self to enjoy it? That couldn't be it. Is it that all television is mindless garbage? That can't be it either -- or if it is, it's a terrible argument.

I'm curious if there's actually some logic behind the statement, because it's not apparent on its face.
My opinion is a little different than that of Cliffs. American Idol is the kind of show that requires ratings to do well and come back each and every year. I generally don't watch much TV anyway and have a special kind of hatred for shows like American Idol. Each and every year, they've got to do things just a little bit differently to keep your attention. I can't be bothered with shows that play up to the crowd for ratings. First of all, the show is scripted. You'd have to be completely stupid to not realize that. It tries to pass itself off as not being scripted when it is.

It's just not a pure show. For me, personally, that makes it mindless garbage.

[Idgit]

i'm sorry, but when i see someone like her wearing the kind of outfit she was, all i can do is roll my eyes. BTW, i'm not a hater. i was hoping that she had a good voice.

She had a voice?

[CliffnMesquite]

If your opinion is that enjoying music or singing is in itself mindless, I think we've discovered the problem here -- your opinion is simply wrong.

In your opinion. Which is of little value to me.

[theogt]

In your opinion. Which is of little value to me.Sorry, it's not an opinion. It's a verifiable fact. Not to mention that yours wasn't an opinion either, but an incorrect statement of fact.

I don't doubt that you place little value on being correct or incorrect -- it shows.

[theogt]

My opinion is a little different than that of Cliffs. American Idol is the kind of show that requires ratings to do well and come back each and every year. I generally don't watch much TV anyway and have a special kind of hatred for shows like American Idol. Each and every year, they've got to do things just a little bit differently to keep your attention. I can't be bothered with shows that play up to the crowd for ratings. First of all, the show is scripted. You'd have to be completely stupid to not realize that. It tries to pass itself off as not being scripted when it is.

It's just not a pure show. For me, personally, that makes it mindless garbage.Your problem with the show is that they update the show in order to keep the interest of viewers? Is that really what you meant to say? I don't think it is.

Also, the show is produced, but not necessarily scripted. There is a clear distinction between the two terms, and the distinction does not mean there are not parts that are scripted. Also, all of Shakespeare's plays were scripted. Being scripted does not make it "mindless garbage."

I'm running into a common problem I have when I try to get people to explain their "hatred" for the show -- that being they typically don't have any logical reason for it. What I think is often the case is that people don't actually hate the show -- they just think it makes them appear more discerning or intelligent if they dislike something that is popular. It does not do such a thing -- rather, it only makes them look like a poser or psuedo-intellectual.

[tupperware]

Your problem with the show is that they update the show in order to keep the interest of viewers? Is that really what you meant to say? I don't think it is.

Also, the show is produced, but not necessarily scripted. There is a clear distinction between the two terms, and the distinction does not mean there are not parts that are scripted. Also, all of Shakespeare's plays were scripted. Being scripted does not make it "mindless garbage."

I'm running into a common problem I have when I try to get people to explain their "hatred" for the show -- that being they typically don't have any logical reason for it. What I think is often the case is that people don't actually hate the show -- they just think it makes them appear more discerning or intelligent if they dislike something that is popular. It does not do such a thing -- rather, it only makes them look like a poser or psuedo-intellectual.
I like popular bands, so that can't be the case. American Idol isn't some special exception to this, because I dislike other shows for the same reasons. The WWE I dislike for the same reason, though it's obviously scripted and doesn't really try to hide it. I can't get in to the cheesy aspect of it. To me, that kind of thing is mindless garbage. But it's mindless garbage for me. If other people like the show I don't mean to imply they're mindless.

It's just not my kind of show. <- Probably should have said that instead.

Oh and I can think of another reason, the actual music. I can't recall much I've heard that fits my musical tastes really. If you're wondering how I would know, it's because I have to suffer through this when my GF watches it.

[theogt]

I like popular bands, so that can't be the case. American Idol isn't some special exception to this, because I dislike other shows for the same reasons. The WWE I dislike for the same reason, though it's obviously scripted and doesn't really try to hide it. I can't get in to the cheesy aspect of it. To me, that kind of thing is mindless garbage. But it's mindless garbage for me. If other people like the show I don't mean to imply they're mindless.

It's just not my kind of show. <- Probably should have said that instead.

Oh and I can think of another reason, the actual music. I can't recall much I've heard that fits my musical tastes really. If you're wondering how I would know, it's because I have to suffer through this when my GF watches it.I don't think liking certain things that are popular rules out the "faux discerning listener" theory, but that doesn't really matter (I'm not being accusatory). I agree that saying "I don't like the show" would have made more sense than saying it's "mindless garbage" or expressing some sort of hatred for it.

There's some fluff to the show, but the vast majority of what airs is just a pure singing competition. And that in itself is not mindless, nor can I see a valid argument for it being "garbage." As for personal taste, I don't like the cheesy aspects of the show either, but they're not enough to ruin the show for me. And I don't always like the genre's they choose, but I have broad enough tastes that it doesn't generally bother me.

I admit I have to watch the show with my finger on the fast-forward button, though, because there's enough of the show that's vapid, mindless television to warrant the fast-forward button. Also, I never watch the results shows because it is 99.9% mindless fluff.

[CliffnMesquite]

Sorry, it's not an opinion. It's a verifiable fact. Not to mention that yours wasn't an opinion either, but an incorrect statement of fact.

I don't doubt that you place little value on being correct or incorrect -- it shows.

LOL. :laugh2:

[tupperware]

I don't think liking certain things that are popular rules out the "faux discerning listener" theory, but that doesn't really matter (I'm not being accusatory). I agree that saying "I don't like the show" would have made more sense than saying it's "mindless garbage" or expressing some sort of hatred for it.

There's some fluff to the show, but the vast majority of what airs is just a pure singing competition. And that in itself is not mindless, nor can I see a valid argument for it being "garbage." As for personal taste, I don't like the cheesy aspects of the show either, but they're not enough to ruin the show for me. And I don't always like the genre's they choose, but I have broad enough tastes that it doesn't generally bother me.

I admit I have to watch the show with my finger on the fast-forward button, though, because there's enough of the show that's vapid, mindless television to warrant the fast-forward button. Also, I never watch the results shows because it is 99.9% mindless fluff.
Yeah the singing competition might appeal to me if I liked any of the singers that routinely take the stage and I could also fast forward through all the crap. Unfortunately I just have to suffer through the show when my GF watches it.

[kristie]

tomorrow's episode takes place in colorodo. denver to be exact. if i see one contestant wearing a tebow jersey, i will scream.

[blindzebra]

tomorrow's episode takes place in colorodo. denver to be exact. if i see one contestant wearing a tebow jersey, i will scream.

Aspen not Denver.

[ragman]

I don't regularly watch until after the auditions are over. Can't stand the train wrecks.

I think the show has about run its course. The Giants-49ers game drew over a 50 share of the audience, which is great. Fox tried to get ratings for Idol by running an episode after the game, but it only managed a 19 rating. However, it was repeated last night.

[kristie]

Aspen not Denver.

oops. :o:

[Cajuncowboy]

I liked Magic Cyclopes!

:lmao2:

[kristie]

I liked Magic Cyclopes!

:lmao2:

not a bad singer. just weird.

[kristie]

this gal is pretty good & her daughter is super cute too:

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[kristie]

the charlotte bobcats cheerleader:

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[kristie]

this is interesting:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/madonna-debut-give-luvin-american-idol-3-days-super-bowl-show-article-1.1014050?localLinksEnabled=false

[kristie]

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[ragman]

this is interesting:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/madonna-debut-give-luvin-american-idol-3-days-super-bowl-show-article-1.1014050?localLinksEnabled=false

They're trying to get bigger ratings since the CBS sitcom Big Bang Theory beat American Idol in the ratings for either the second or third Thursday in a row.

[theogt]

They're trying to get bigger ratings since the CBS sitcom Big Bang Theory beat American Idol in the ratings for either the second or third Thursday in a row.This past Thursday was the only time it's beaten Idol. Kind of apples to oranges, with a 30 minute show vs. an hour long show, though.

[kristie]

This past Thursday was the only time it's beaten Idol. Kind of apples to oranges, with a 30 minute show vs. an hour long show, though.

that's true considering that the big bang theory is a sitcom while idol is a talent show(wasn't sure if i wanted to refer to it as a reality show).

[ragman]

This past Thursday was the only time it's beaten Idol. Kind of apples to oranges, with a 30 minute show vs. an hour long show, though.

What I heard was from a so-called Hollywood reporter. Maybe he was misinformed.

[ragman]

this is interesting:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/madonna-debut-give-luvin-american-idol-3-days-super-bowl-show-article-1.1014050?localLinksEnabled=false

Speaking of Madonna, I heard this morning on a local radio station that she's been rude and obnoxious while rehearsing for the Super Bowl halftime show. She's been so difficult, that two sound guys got fed up with her, and walked off.

[kristie]

Speaking of Madonna, I heard this morning on a local radio station that she's been rude and obnoxious while rehearsing for the Super Bowl halftime show. She's been so difficult, that two sound guys got fed up with her, and walked off.

well i stopped being a fan of hers years ago so i'm not surprised by that.

[kristie]

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[kristie]

i like this gal:

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[kristie]

this gal has such a nice voice. i think she's funny too. :D

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[kristie]

who here watched tonight? anyone stand out?

[kristie]

this gal is really good IMO.


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[Cajuncowboy]

this gal is really good IMO.


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Lauren could win it all very easily. I thought she was stellar. Though from what I've seen this year, the talent level is pretty dang good.

[justbob]

Yep:D

[theogt]

Man, after finally watching St. Louis, this year has some serious talent. I don't recall the last time initial audition rounds showed this much talent.

[justbob]

Man, after finally watching St. Louis, this year has some serious talent. I don't recall the last time initial audition rounds showed this much talent.

Agree 100%

[kristie]

Lauren could win it all very easily. I thought she was stellar. Though from what I've seen this year, the talent level is pretty dang good.

i agree. she just has a very cool vibe about her.:D

[kristie]

hollywood week begins tonight. should be interesting like always.

[kristie]

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plus here's the one people are talking about:

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[kristie]

here's the update on the gal who fainted for anyone here who didn't watch the show:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20569064,00.html

[Cajuncowboy]

I don't like the guy who doesn't like the Dallas Cowboys. He seems like a whiner.

[justbob]

I don't like the guy who doesn't like the Dallas Cowboys. He seems like a whiner.

And I don't like the Guy that wears the hat --he ain't no cowboy:D

[kristie]

I don't like the guy who doesn't like the Dallas Cowboys. He seems like a whiner.

i agree.

[kristie]

And I don't like the Guy that wears the hat --he ain't no cowboy:D

:lmao2:

[kristie]

tomorrow's show features the dreaded group round. this is the part i absolutely hate.:mad:

[justbob]

[QUOTE=kristie;4418030]tomorrow's show features the dreaded group round. this is the part i absolutely hate.:mad:[/QUOTEI

Thats why I like the voice better

[ragman]

[quote=kristie;4418030]tomorrow's show features the dreaded group round. this is the part i absolutely hate.:mad:[/QUOTEI

Thats why I like the voice better

@kristie: I hate the auditions the most. So many train wrecks.

@justbob: Ditto. No train wrecks.

There's a reason that Idol's ratings are down 33% from last year.

[kristie]

tonight's episode was a total mess. people were dropping like flies mostly due to being really sick.

[Cajuncowboy]

I am not sure what her name is, I think it was Jen Hersch maybe but she sang one of the best renditions of Georgia I have ever heard. I think she might be able to win the whole ball of wax.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

I am not sure what her name is, I think it was Jen Hersch maybe but she sang one of the best renditions of Georgia I have ever heard. I think she might be able to win the whole ball of wax.

She was very good. So were that Adam Brock guy and the guy that played the drums.

[Cajuncowboy]

She was very good. So were that Adam Brock guy and the guy that played the drums.

Oh that's right, the guy who played the drums. That guy is immensely talented. I have a feeling he will be able to sign any genre they throw out.

[kristie]

the vegas round was brutal. enough said.

[kristie]

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[justbob]

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Yep,yep;)

[kristie]

a treat for haley reinhart fans here ;)

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[kristie]

14 out of the top 24 were chosen last night. the last 10 will be chosen tonight. should be interesting to say the least.

[ZeroClub]

I hope the season gets better. Obviously some of the singers are good and have lots of potential, but the show seems rather dull so far.

The sadistic make-them-squirm-before-you-tell-them-whether-they-did-or-didn't-make-it thing, is not entertaining. It is overdone, stale and mean ... passive aggressive and tiresome, not at all suspenseful.

[kristie]

I hope the season gets better. Obviously some of the singers are good and have lots of potential, but the show seems rather dull so far.

The sadistic make-them-squirm-before-you-tell-them-whether-they-did-or-didn't-make-it thing, is not entertaining. It is overdone, stale and mean ... passive aggressive and tiresome, not at all suspenseful.

i agree. if they really cared about the contestants' feelings, they wouldn't put them through that.

[ZeroClub]

i agree. if they really cared about the contestants' feelings, they wouldn't put them through that.

Right. And besides being unkind, it is also boring to watch. It has no entertainment value, to me, anyway.

There's got to be a better way to fill airtime.

[kristie]

the top 24:

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[kristie]

Right. And besides being unkind, it is also boring to watch. It has no entertainment value, to me, anyway.

There's got to be a better way to fill airtime.

watch the voice. it's a fun show. no trainwrecks, really good talent(better then idol, i think)and the judges are super awesome.:D

[Dash28]

I'm pulling for Chelsea.

She was the caretaker for an autistic kid that I know.

My mother works at the hospital and is good friends with the mother of the kid.

[kristie]

I'm pulling for Chelsea.

She was the caretaker for an autistic kid that I know.

My mother works at the hospital and is good friends with the mother of the kid.

that's cool. :D

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

I can't believe they kept the little country girl over Lauren Grey. That girl is terrible.

[justbob]

watch the voice. it's a fun show. no trainwrecks, really good talent(better then idol, i think)and the judges are super awesome.:D

Yep:bow:

[Cajuncowboy]

I can't believe they kept the little country girl over Lauren Grey. That girl is terrible.

Lauren Grey is real good but she wasn't ready yet. She will be though. But the "Little Country Girl", I call her "Little Reba" is really good and is much more marketable right now. Got to remember Idol is about the entire package, not just the chops. With that said, I think unless America gets a brain cramp or one of them self implodes, two of the top five is going to be Reed Grim and Jen Hersch. They are both great vocalists and can entertain as well.

Oh and I think they bring back the Luther Vandross Clone.

[Cajuncowboy]

i agree. if they really cared about the contestants' feelings, they wouldn't put them through that.

If they thought that putting them in dunking tanks would get higher ratings they would do that. It's all about the ratings, for any show on TV.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Lauren Grey is real good but she wasn't ready yet. She will be though. But the "Little Country Girl", I call her "Little Reba" is really good and is much more marketable right now. Got to remember Idol is about the entire package, not just the chops. With that said, I think unless America gets a brain cramp or one of them self implodes, two of the top five is going to be Reed Grim and Jen Hersch. They are both great vocalists and can entertain as well.

Oh and I think they bring back the Luther Vandross Clone.

I agree Lauren needs more seasning but I thought she was better than "Little Reba". I for one don't think she sounds like Reba but you are probably right that she's more marketable. She has a twang in her voice but isn't a good singer. She just yelled her way through the final song. I don't see her lasting very long.

I agree with Reed Grim and Jen Hersch. They are terrific. I also think they bring back the big guy but they may bring back the cowboy for the drama.

[kristie]

I can't believe they kept the little country girl over Lauren Grey. That girl is terrible.

i know. i think lauren got robbed.

[kristie]

who do you all think is coming back to the show on tuesday(day the guys perform)?

[pjtoadie]

who do you all think is coming back to the show on tuesday(day the guys perform)?

I hope it's David Leathers Jr....the kid's a little MJ

[pjtoadie]

=Oh and I think they bring back the Luther Vandross Clone.

Which guy is that....Jermaine Jones the bass singer? It's definitely not Richie Law the cowboy, David Leathers the young kid, or Johnny Keyser.

[kristie]

Which guy is that....Jermaine Jones the bass singer? It's definitely not Richie Law the cowboy, David Leathers the young kid, or Johnny Keyser.

is this the one you're referring to?

RiefykUK4Uw

[kristie]

I hope it's David Leathers Jr....the kid's a little MJ

i think so too.

[Cajuncowboy]

is this the one you're referring to?

RiefykUK4Uw

That's the guy I think they bring back. After they let him go Randy immediately said he thought they made a mistake and Jennifer agreed.

[kristie]

That's the guy I think they bring back. After they let him go Randy immediately said he thought they made a mistake and Jennifer agreed.
we'll find out tomorrow.

[kristie]

That's the guy I think they bring back. After they let him go Randy immediately said he thought they made a mistake and Jennifer agreed.

if you watched the show tonight, he did indeed come back.

[blindzebra]

Just hope the teen and country vote don't ruin the season right out of the gate.

Reed, Phillip and Colton all should advance but may be too "out there".

It would suck if Deandre, Eben and Chase move on and any of them don't.

Joshua was by far the best.

[blindzebra]

if you watched the show tonight, he did indeed come back.

Be fun to see Josh and Jermaine sing a gospel song together.

[kristie]

Be fun to see Josh and Jermaine sing a gospel song together.

that would be so epic!! :D

[kristie]

while watching this, ithought for one moment that adam levine and christina aguilera were going to jump up out of the audience & beat this guy up:

PFTsk8A2dZU


yes, that's how bad i thought it was.

[justbob]

Yep ---pretty much thought the whole night was weak

[kristie]

the group of guys overall was weak. there were 1 or 2 performances that weren't bad, but overall the night was forgettable. I hope that the girls are much better tonight.

[justbob]

the group of guys overall was weak. there were 1 or 2 performances that weren't bad, but overall the night was forgettable. I hope that the girls are much better tonight.

Yep:cool:

[kmp77]

Last night was pretty bad. No standouts or great performances. Another weak season it looks like.

[justbob]

Yep --girls kicked the boys butts BAD

[kristie]

especially this girl:

RR1Bnv7UvS0

this was so good that i almost cried. go, hollie!!! :D

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Yep --girls kicked the boys butts BAD

I don't agree with that at all. There were some good ones on both sides. I actually thought there were some girls that were terrible.

I don't get the love for Skylar. My wife and I both thought she was pretty bad last night but they talked her up like she was the next Carrie. I can't stand her. Then they kinda bashed on Hollie who was one of the best of the night.

Hollie, Elise, Hallie, and Shannon all stood out to me last night.

I also don't get the love for Deandre. He has the most annoying voice I've ever heard.

[TheCount]

I haven't watched Idol in like 3 or 4 seasons but any of you guys hear Simon's idea about having a championship show where the winners of each season of Idol, X-Factor and Voice compete for a championship title?

That would really get me interested in all three shows. I think that'd be a lot of fun.

He didn't want to do it retroactively, so we wouldn't get to see past winners compete or anything but I still think it'd be pretty awesome.

[kristie]

I haven't watched Idol in like 3 or 4 seasons but any of you guys hear Simon's idea about having a championship show where the winners of each season of Idol, X-Factor and Voice compete for a championship title?

That would really get me interested in all three shows. I think that'd be a lot of fun.

He didn't want to do it retroactively, so we wouldn't get to see past winners compete or anything but I still think it'd be pretty awesome.

i've heard of it.

[Gemini Dolly]

The boys are not getting my attention so far. Deandre has pretty hair, thats it. The fal****to has to stop.


From the girls, so far im really digging Erika and Jessica.

[Gemini Dolly]

especially this girl:

RR1Bnv7UvS0

this was so good that i almost cried. go, hollie!!! :D

Is it just me or does she have a British accent when she speaks? Thought she was from Texas??

[blindzebra]

Is it just me or does she have a British accent when she speaks? Thought she was from Texas??

Sounds new england to me.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

That blonde chick that got cut was FINE.

[kristie]

Is it just me or does she have a British accent when she speaks? Thought she was from Texas??

she was born in liverpool, england but grew up in texas.

[kristie]

i tried making a video about this top 13 but the sound went out about halfway through it so i'll just say it here. this top 13 doesn't impress me at all.

[kristie]

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/american-idol/american-idol-season-11-who-wi-44275.aspx

[Gemini Dolly]

she was born in liverpool, england but grew up in texas.

Ahhhh that explains it. Thanks.

[pjtoadie]

i tried making a video about this top 13 but the sound went out about halfway through it so i'll just say it here. this top 13 doesn't impress me at all.

Really?! I disagree the top 13 is pretty good imo. I'm into soul/r&b so Joshua, Jermaine, Deandre, and Jessica all fit that so I'm good :D

[Gemini Dolly]

Next Week is Stevie Wonder for the guys

Whitney Houston for the girls.



Didnt they always tell them to stay away from the Mariah/Whitney songs?


I predict a train wreck.

[kristie]

Ahhhh that explains it. Thanks.

no problem. :D

[kristie]

Really?! I disagree the top 13 is pretty good imo. I'm into soul/r&b so Joshua, Jermaine, Deandre, and Jessica all fit that so I'm good :D

don't get me wrong, i do have my favorites(hollie, jessica, shannon, erika, and colton). it's just that this top 13 could be better.

[kristie]

Next Week is Stevie Wonder for the guys

Whitney Houston for the girls.



Didnt they always tell them to stay away from the Mariah/Whitney songs?


I predict a train wreck.

so do i.

[pjtoadie]

don't get me wrong, i do have my favorites(hollie, jessica, shannon, erika, and colton). it's just that this top 13 could be better.

I like Jessica, Shannon, and Colton as well. I really think Jessica is going to win!

[Gemini Dolly]

I like Jessica, Shannon, and Colton as well. I really think Jessica is going to win!

I'm rooting for her, but America might go for the cute white boy again. Its been what 5 years since a girl won?

[pjtoadie]

I'm rooting for her, but America might go for the cute white boy again. Its been what 5 years since a girl won?

I hear ya....yeah it's season 11 and the last girl to win was Jordin Sparks in season 6!

[kristie]

I hear ya....yeah it's season 11 and the last girl to win was Jordin Sparks in season 6!

crazy & i like jordin sparks.

[kristie]

this is cool:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/in-the-mix/2012/03/05/american-idol-star-hollie-cavanagh-s-liverpool-family-ecstatic-as-she-sails-into-the-final-13-100252-30459940/

[kristie]

http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/03/07/american-idol-scotty-mccreery-goodbye-song/

[Rowdy]

If I gotta hear "you gave me goosies!" one more time, I think I'll throw up my spleen.

[kristie]

If I gotta hear "you gave me goosies!" one more time, I think I'll throw up my spleen.

i know what you mean. i hate hearing that more then i hate the line "in it to win it".

[kristie]

tonight's show? it was all right. not overall great.

[kristie]

lookie here:

BZYAyr3-B38


for anyone who's curious, this is from paul mcdonald, who was on idol last season, and his wife nikki reed, who's in the twilight movies. i just love this. :D

[ZeroClub]

tonight's show? it was all right. not overall great.

Out of the present group, there are 4 who are quite good. Another 4 or 5 could be sent home immediately and not be missed.

[justbob]

Should give it to Sanchez and let everyone else sing for second

[pjtoadie]

Should give it to Sanchez and let everyone else sing for second

This ^

[kristie]

Out of the present group, there are 4 who are quite good. Another 4 or 5 could be sent home immediately and not be missed.

i agree.

[Gemini Dolly]

I only have one criticism for Jessica and it has nothing to do with her singing. She lacks personality/emotion. Shes just 16, but acts so mature and not like a "regular" teenage girl. That, and the EARLY PIMPING from the judges might end up hurting her.

[kristie]

I only have one criticism for Jessica and it has nothing to do with her singing. She lacks personality/emotion. Shes just 16, but acts so mature and not like a "regular" teenage girl. That, and the EARLY PIMPING from the judges might end up hurting her.

that's what i noticed watching her last night. that & the early pimping worries me.

[blindzebra]

I only have one criticism for Jessica and it has nothing to do with her singing. She lacks personality/emotion. Shes just 16, but acts so mature and not like a "regular" teenage girl. That, and the EARLY PIMPING from the judges might end up hurting her.

She won't win.

She peaked week one, set the bar too high.

At best now she will be consistent and boring...think Pia last season.

Or she will falter and get worse in comparison to last night.

[kristie]

She won't win.

She peaked week one, set the bar too high.

At best now she will be consistent and boring...think Pia last season.

Or she will falter and get worse in comparison to last night.

anything's possible.

[kristie]

Jeremy rosado got eliminated last. i'll have a video up on that later on today.

[kristie]

for anyone here who hadn't seen it yet:

ayYNAEs0few

[Gemini Dolly]

JERMAINE DISQUALIFIED FOR BEING A CRIMINAL.

DAAAAAAYYYUM.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/13/jermaine-jones-american-idol-criminal-history-kicked-off/#.T2ADuHkyLjY


Well, not like he was lasting any longer. Can he play tackle?

[kristie]

JERMAINE DISQUALIFIED FOR BEING A CRIMINAL.

DAAAAAAYYYUM.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/13/jermaine-jones-american-idol-criminal-history-kicked-off/#.T2ADuHkyLjY


Well, not like he was lasting any longer. Can he play tackle?

this is just like what happened during season 2 when corey clark got disqualified for not admitting that he had a criminal record himself. in fact, he had charges pending against him while he was on the show if i remember correctly.

[ragman]

this is just like what happened during season 2 when corey clark got disqualified for not admitting that he had a criminal record himself. in fact, he had charges pending against him while he was on the show if i remember correctly.

Hasn't American Idol ever heard of background checks?

[blindzebra]

Jessica crashed and burned.

Joshua blew everyone away.

Hollie is the girls best chance.

Phillip and Colton were solid again, so was Skyler.

Gonna be Heejun or Deandre going home.

[ragman]

Heard that last night's handling of "the Gentle Giant" leaving the show was pretty lame.

[kristie]

Hasn't American Idol ever heard of background checks?

yes they have, but sometimes it helps if the contestant was upfront about whatever it was that happened.

[kristie]

Heard that last night's handling of "the Gentle Giant" leaving the show was pretty lame.

i thought so. i think it made the show look real bad IMO.

[kristie]

check this out. i bought this song yesterday. it's worth it IMO. :D

http://stupiddope.com/2012/03/19/new-music-haley-reinhart-free/


i think catch17 will definitely like this. ;)

[kristie]

last night's theme was songs by billy joel. who did you like & who did you not like?

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

last night's theme was songs by billy joel. who did you like & who did you not like?

Liked Colton, Phillip, Jessica (though not as much as the judges).

Elise and Holli were ok.

Everyone else was terrible.

[kristie]

Liked Colton, Phillip, Jessica (though not as much as the judges).

Elise and Holli were ok.

Everyone else was terrible.

i agree with all that except for phillip(i didn't think he did that great), & i grew up listening to billy joel songs as a kid. my parents used play his music in the car a lot. hearing these contestants try & take on his music was a bit of a letdown for me because i expected better.

[justbob]

Colton , Philip,Jessica

Heeyug needs to go ,but vote for the worst is saving him

[kristie]

Colton , Philip,Jessica

Heeyug needs to go ,but vote for the worst is saving him

that site needs to wiped off the face of the earth. i hate it. :banghead:

[kristie]

I'm mad right now.:mad: :mad:

[kristie]

can't believe she got eliminated:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g144/hrstumpde/Soundtrack/2012%20Posts/2012%20March/AIS11/ErikaVanPeltamerican-idol.jpg

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Meh, she wasn't going to make it very far anyway.

I was really hoping Deandre would get voted out but I believe the judges would have saved him. I don't understand all the love he gets. I can't stand to listen to him. Heejun could have easily gone too and I wouldn't have cared. I thought the bottom three were correct.

[ZeroClub]

IMO - Colton, DeAndre, Erica, Elise, Heejun, and Phillip are/were the bottom 6.

All of them will end up going home before the final show ... the only "suspense" left is the order in which they go home.

[kristie]

IMO - Colton, DeAndre, Erica, Elise, Heejun, and Phillip are/were the bottom 6.

All of them will end up going home before the final show ... the only "suspense" left is the order in which they go home.

that's true.

[kristie]

http://americanidolnet.com/american-idol-2012-top-9-what-to-expect-this-week/

[kristie]

erika's still mad:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20582166,00.html

[kristie]

for anyone here who didn't watch the show tonight:

cPhtSpEcG8M

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

http://americanidolnet.com/american-idol-2012-top-9-what-to-expect-this-week/

Not sure what the hell she has to be pissed about. They saved her and gave her a second chance in the first place. She should be grateful for that.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

for anyone here who didn't watch the show tonight:

cPhtSpEcG8M

I thought Hollie was pretty good last night and they gave her a ton of crap for some reason.

[kristie]

I thought Hollie was pretty good last night and they gave her a ton of crap for some reason.

i know. i didn't think it was fair. i thought hollie's version of this song was better then the one danny gokey did during season 8. even carrie underwood herself tweeted hollie last night, praising her on what a great job she did with the song.

[Cajuncowboy]

So Heejun is gone. That's fine. But having Skylar in the bottom three is insane. Deandre needs to get the heck off my TV. His voice is annoying and his hair flips are getting very old, very fast.

I think Colton is one of the best singers. Of the ones left I think the top three would be Colton, Skylar and Jessica. I like Phillip Phillips as well but don't know how long he can go with the audience who votes.

[kristie]

So Heejun is gone. That's fine. But having Skylar in the bottom three is insane. Deandre needs to get the heck off my TV. His voice is annoying and his hair flips are getting very old, very fast.

I think Colton is one of the best singers. Of the ones left I think the top three would be Colton, Skylar and Jessica. I like Phillip Phillips as well but don't know how long he can go with the audience who votes.

yup. our long national nightmare is over. i'm relieved.

[justbob]

I am so glad --goldy locks next please

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

So Heejun is gone. That's fine. But having Skylar in the bottom three is insane. Deandre needs to get the heck off my TV. His voice is annoying and his hair flips are getting very old, very fast.

I think Colton is one of the best singers. Of the ones left I think the top three would be Colton, Skylar and Jessica. I like Phillip Phillips as well but don't know how long he can go with the audience who votes.

I don't get the love for Skylar and her onstage seizures. I think she's terrible.

I agree with you about Deandre. I can't stand his voice but I think if he does get voted off soon the judges would use their save on him. For some reason they love him.

I like Colton, Phillip, Hollie, and Jessica.

[pjtoadie]

I am probably in the minority but I like Deandre! He reminds me of a young Philip Bailey. I like Joshua, Jessica, and Colton as well but I also like Deandre.

[Cajuncowboy]

I don't get the love for Skylar and her onstage seizures. I think she's terrible.

I agree with you about Deandre. I can't stand his voice but I think if he does get voted off soon the judges would use their save on him. For some reason they love him.

I like Colton, Phillip, Hollie, and Jessica.

She has incredible range and can do things in in those ranges that no one else in this competition can. In addition she is not just a great signer but she is a fantastic performer. I have been to concerts where the artist just stood in one place and sang the songs. No feeling, no emotion and no interaction. For her young age she has everything to be the next big star.

I know the family of Colton Dixon (loosely) and have heard him sign live in the past. He has talent that he hasn't even tapped yet on the show. If he pushes himself to his talent level he will be amazing. His heart however is in doing worship music (Which is what I heard him do live) and he is totally into what he is doing. Jimmy Iovene last night was completely off his rocker when he said he shouldn't have gotten emotional.

Sometimes the so called "experts" aren't so expert on these things. Tommy Hilfiger got Erika Van Pelt voted off for changing her complete style while P2 basically gave Hilfiger the Hilfinger and went through with no issues.

[justbob]

She has incredible range and can do things in in those ranges that no one else in this competition can. In addition she is not just a great signer but she is a fantastic performer. I have been to concerts where the artist just stood in one place and sang the songs. No feeling, no emotion and no interaction. For her young age she has everything to be the next big star.

I know the family of Colton Dixon (loosely) and have heard him sign live in the past. He has talent that he hasn't even tapped yet on the show. If he pushes himself to his talent level he will be amazing. His heart however is in doing worship music (Which is what I heard him do live) and he is totally into what he is doing. Jimmy Iovene last night was completely off his rocker when he said he shouldn't have gotten emotional.

Sometimes the so called "experts" aren't so expert on these things. Tommy Hilfiger got Erika Van Pelt voted off for changing her complete style while P2 basically gave Hilfiger the Hilfinger and went through with no issues.



Yep ! :D

[Gemini Dolly]

Too much falsetto is off putting, IMO. Deandre needs to go.

Jessica still remains my favorite, but I hope she doesnt go the Hollie route and just sings ballads.

I can't stand Colton. His style is not mine. Same with Joshua. The worship/churchy stuff is not for me.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

Too much falsetto is off putting, IMO. Deandre needs to go.

Jessica still remains my favorite, but I hope she doesnt go the Hollie route and just sings ballads.

I can't stand Colton. His style is not mine. Same with Joshua. The worship/churchy stuff is not for me.

I'm with ya on the falsetto and Deandre. Jessica does that once in a while as well but I still like her.

[kristie]

She has incredible range and can do things in in those ranges that no one else in this competition can. In addition she is not just a great signer but she is a fantastic performer. I have been to concerts where the artist just stood in one place and sang the songs. No feeling, no emotion and no interaction. For her young age she has everything to be the next big star.

I know the family of Colton Dixon (loosely) and have heard him sign live in the past. He has talent that he hasn't even tapped yet on the show. If he pushes himself to his talent level he will be amazing. His heart however is in doing worship music (Which is what I heard him do live) and he is totally into what he is doing. Jimmy Iovene last night was completely off his rocker when he said he shouldn't have gotten emotional.

Sometimes the so called "experts" aren't so expert on these things. Tommy Hilfiger got Erika Van Pelt voted off for changing her complete style while P2 basically gave Hilfiger the Hilfinger and went through with no issues.

well said. :D

[kristie]

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[kristie]

theme for the contestants will be songs from the '80s. which songs would you want the contestants to sing?

[kristie]

oh boy. :rolleyes:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20583369,00.html

[kristie]

did anyone here watch tonight? who did you like & who did you not like?

[Cajuncowboy]

Okay, this will sound really weird but If Patsy Cline and Reba McIntyre had a kid, it would be Skylar from American Idol. She is fantastic. She really does have the whole package.

Tonight I liked Colton, Jessica and Skylar. Hollie was good as well.

Deandre needs to get off of my TV screen. He can take his hair flippin' act back to wherever it was he came from.

Elise can rock but I didn't think she did a GREAT job with the Foreigner song.

Joshua is okay but for me he is just so-so. He has great range in his voice but the tonality of his voice isn't my cup of tea.

P2 has some great performances then sometimes he has some very average ones. Tonight was average. Liked that he had his brother on stage but it was just okay.

If the World is a just place then the bottom three will be...

Elise
Deandre
Joshua

And Deandre finally goes home.

[kmp77]

Skylar was the best. Surprised by her performance tonight. But I do think she'll have the best career out of this group.

Jessica was good as always.

[Gemini Dolly]

Jessica is my favorite so I have very high standards and tonight, she was just so-so. But, her duet w/ Joshua was a sure fire winner.

Elise and Hollie are in trouble.

B3 will be
elise, deandre, hollie and Elise goes home.

[pjtoadie]

Jessica is my favorite so I have very high standards and tonight, she was just so-so. But, her duet w/ Joshua was a sure fire winner.

Elise and Hollie are in trouble.

B3 will be
elise, deandre, hollie and Elise goes home.

I agree that Elise will go home. I liked Joshua, Jessica, Deandre, and Colton! Skylar was very good but she's not my style.

[Gemini Dolly]

I agree that Elise will go home. I liked Joshua, Jessica, Deandre, and Colton! Skylar was very good but she's not my style.

Same here.

[kristie]

Okay, this will sound really weird but If Patsy Cline and Reba McIntyre had a kid, it would be Skylar from American Idol. She is fantastic. She really does have the whole package.

Tonight I liked Colton, Jessica and Skylar. Hollie was good as well.

Deandre needs to get off of my TV screen. He can take his hair flippin' act back to wherever it was he came from.

Elise can rock but I didn't think she did a GREAT job with the Foreigner song.

Joshua is okay but for me he is just so-so. He has great range in his voice but the tonality of his voice isn't my cup of tea.

P2 has some great performances then sometimes he has some very average ones. Tonight was average. Liked that he had his brother on stage but it was just okay.

If the World is a just place then the bottom three will be...

Elise
Deandre
Joshua

And Deandre finally goes home.

i so hope you're right on that.

[kristie]

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[Wimbo]

A lot of the AI voting is based on momentum, and not solely on the one performance. that may be the only thing that save Elise. She totally screwed up with her song selection, and her second choice (Hallelujah) was not a good one, either. She should have done something like "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benetar, "Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks, or maybe something by Heart. She is a rocker, and should not try to match ballads against Jessica, or even Hollie for that matter.

Bottom 3: DeAndre, Hollie, and Elise.

Elise absolutely killed it last week, and that may save her. I think Deandre goes home. He is not in the same league with Joshua, and Colton seems to be riding the swell of 12 year old girl votes.

Philip (probably the only CD I would buy when this is over) and Jessica are my top two overall (not just for the night).

[kristie]

here's the one thing i wish idol would do. you know how one of the voting methods on the voice is downloading your favorite contestant's songs & the sales from that go towards the contestants' vote total? i think idol should do that. what do you all think?

[kristie]

A lot of the AI voting is based on momentum, and not solely on the one performance. that may be the only thing that save Elise. She totally screwed up with her song selection, and her second choice (Hallelujah) was not a good one, either. She should have done something like "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benetar, "Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks, or maybe something by Heart. She is a rocker, and should not try to match ballads against Jessica, or even Hollie for that matter.

Bottom 3: DeAndre, Hollie, and Elise.

Elise absolutely killed it last week, and that may save her. I think Deandre goes home. He is not in the same league with Joshua, and Colton seems to be riding the swell of 12 year old girl votes.

Philip (probably the only CD I would buy when this is over) and Jessica are my top two overall (not just for the night).

i think he goes home too. he's just had way too many bad performances. if it's hollie, however, who gets the least amount of votes then i think the save is used on her.

[kristie]

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/american-idol-are-skylar-laine-and-colton-dixon-dating-201254

[Cajuncowboy]

Okay, this will sound really weird but If Patsy Cline and Reba McIntyre had a kid, it would be Skylar from American Idol. She is fantastic. She really does have the whole package.

Tonight I liked Colton, Jessica and Skylar. Hollie was good as well.

Deandre needs to get off of my TV screen. He can take his hair flippin' act back to wherever it was he came from.

Elise can rock but I didn't think she did a GREAT job with the Foreigner song.

Joshua is okay but for me he is just so-so. He has great range in his voice but the tonality of his voice isn't my cup of tea.

P2 has some great performances then sometimes he has some very average ones. Tonight was average. Liked that he had his brother on stage but it was just okay.

If the World is a just place then the bottom three will be...

Elise
Deandre
Joshua

And Deandre finally goes home.

Two out of three ain't bad I guess. While I like Hollie, I know the judges were a bit hard on her as she had some problems but she was good enough to stay. I just don't see Joshua staying for the long haul.


And thank God the hair flippin' machine is gone.

[justbob]

Two out of three ain't bad I guess. While I like Hollie, I know the judges were a bit hard on her as she had some problems but she was good enough to stay. I just don't see Joshua staying for the long haul.


And thank God the hair flippin' machine is gone.

Amen --singing like a girl and flippin his hair like a girl was more then I could stand

[kristie]

Amen --singing like a girl and flippin his hair like a girl was more then I could stand

same here. i found it to be very annoying. at least hollie was safe. i was relieved about that.

[kristie]

at least deandre has something to look forward to now that he's not on the show anymore:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20585115,00.html

[Gemini Dolly]

This week they are singing SONGS OF THIS DECADE.

Elise and Hollie need to bring it or they are outta here.

[kristie]

This week they are singing SONGS OF THIS DECADE.

Elise and Hollie need to bring it or they are outta here.

that should be fun.:)

[Muhast]

Amen --singing like a girl and flippin his hair like a girl was more then I could stand


And skipping around the stage. Couldn't stand him.

[Cajuncowboy]

This week they are singing SONGS OF THIS DECADE.

Elise and Hollie need to bring it or they are outta here.


Wow! All two years worth to pick from?

[kristie]

Wow! All two years worth to pick from?

that's right.

[Tony33]

Two out of three ain't bad I guess. While I like Hollie, I know the judges were a bit hard on her as she had some problems but she was good enough to stay. I just don't see Joshua staying for the long haul.


And thank God the hair flippin' machine is gone.

Phillip and Elise are two of the best singers. Jousha and Jessica are great but I don't get into cookie cutter singers. I have seen what they do 1000 times before. Hollie has been bad that is why the judges are hard on her. Colton and the rest aren't anything special. It is four person race, Phillip, Elise Joshua, and Jessica are the best.

[Tony33]

I still can't believe they put Jermine in he was horrible.

[Cajuncowboy]

Phillip and Elise are two of the best singers. Jousha and Jessica are great but I don't get into cookie cutter singers. I have seen what they do 1000 times before. Hollie has been bad that is why the judges are hard on her. Colton and the rest aren't anything special. It is four person race, Phillip, Elise Joshua, and Jessica are the best.

If you are talking top three, IMO it's Colton, Skylar and Jessica as far as pure voice talent is concerned. Elise, Skylar and Phillip are the three top in regards to entertainers. They all three have great stage presence.

[Tony33]

If you are talking top three, IMO it's Colton, Skylar and Jessica as far as pure voice talent is concerned. Elise, Skylar and Phillip are the three top in regards to entertainers. They all three have great stage presence.

The four I mentioned are all better than Sklyar. Admittedly I'm not into country music that much but she is honestly hit or miss for me. Colton won't beat out Phillip, Joshua or Jessica, he isn't on their level, IMO.

[Cajuncowboy]

The four I mentioned are all better than Sklyar. Admittedly I'm not into country music that much but she is honestly hit or miss for me. Colton won't beat out Phillip, Joshua or Jessica, he isn't on their level, IMO.

Skyar has more range, better tonality and is more commercial ready than Elise or Joshua. Jessica needs A LOT of work on her stage presence and simply performing. She is a very good signer but there is much more to it than just standing there signing. And the BB Chez thing for someone in a signing competition is just so lame. She hasn't even developed her own persona as a performer yet and she is trying the (failed) Beyonce thing.

[kristie]

I still can't believe they put Jermine in he was horrible.

I know. that was bad.

[kristie]

colton & skylar:

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