American Idol

[Lilith]

I think the audtions are the best part of the whole damn show :p

[musicman]

agreed - tonight's was good too....

could you believe that one that ended last night's?

[bigmike01]

that was one unstable lady. if it weren't funny it would have been a little sad

[Lilith]

Mary Roach

[musicman]

at's her.....

[FallenAngel5]

oh man... I forgot that it was on again tonight... I'm hooked on Lost and was watching that instead. I love the auditions, too, they're my favorite part, especially the horrible ones. :grin: Though usually I can find a reason to keep watching...

[imaginewithme]

Mary Roach was something else for sure!

[BIBI]

I have never watched the show until these past two nights......

Do you think some of the bad ones are for real or a set up to provide a laugh?

I found myself squirming in my seat feeling embarassed for some of them,

[LixyChick]

Oh..they are real alright BIBI! William Hung (from last year) is proof.

The first year "Idol" was on they didn't have as many of the bad as they do this year. It's even more this year than last. I think they've realized that bad can be good...for ratings. But truthfully...there are actually people out there that think they are good. They even have friends and family that might tell them they are good. They'll get so caught up in the compliments that they actually believe it themselves. And then there are people like Mary Roach, who go through this life with rose colored glasses on (to spare her my harsher thoughts). People might be teasing her into getting her to sing in her personal life...and she takes it as encouragement and trips her own trip.

bigmike01 said if it weren't funny, it'd be sad. I agree...though I think that if the Mary Roachs' of the world had some "true friends" in their life, instead of people encouraging them to get a laugh at their expense, we wouldn't have as many goofballs on the show. It's harmless fun...but it's sad in a deeper sense.

Then there are the peeps who are so full of themselves. They are my fave part of the show. I like to watch them get knocked down a peg or two!

I'm hooked again this year!

[Lilith]

Lixy your post sort of touches on something I've been thinking about the show. Some of the people trying out show serious signs of mental or emotional handicaps (well from this Special Ed teacher's point of view). I worry about how some of them handle the criticism and I worry about how much we seem to enjoy the parade. If a local school for the handicap wanted to parade their adult students through town so they could be criticized and gawked at,with no possibility of achieving a goal or any point to the exercise, would that be allowed??? I'm not sure it should be entertainment even if it's entertaining.

[LixyChick]

Lilith...I knew a girl when I was young, who reminds me so much of Mary Roach. She went to our "rival" school and I knew her from church. I'd pass her house on my way to church (I walked 2 miles to get there) and I'd stop at her fenced yard and ask her mom (turns out it was her grandma...her "sister" was her real mom) if Linda was coming along. Usually she did...and all the rest of the way to church Linda would "entertain" me. I didn't encourage her, or even ask her to sing and dance. She just wanted me to like her and this is how she got attention from people she wanted to "hang out" with.

My mother always taught me right from wrong and I think I was one of the few who didn't exploit Linda's "talent" I was once told that she went to her school one day...sans underwear...in a dress, and got up on a desk and sang "I Left My Heart In San Fran Cisco". People where making fun of her and saying stuff like, "That ain't all you left in San Fran Cisco Linda"! When I heard this I was appalled! I went to her mother and told her what had been happening...that the "friends" that Linda thinks she has are really no friends at all. Her mother thanked me and from that day on Linda was a staple at my house. She'd come over everyday and we'd visit for a while till I finally had to tell her she had to go home now...otherwise she'd stay all day and night! One summer morning, I woke to find Linda in the baby pool my mom had set up for my younger sisters. She was "swimming" and splashing like a 4 y/o. I called her mom and she didn't even know Linda was gone. They eventually moved so the could get Linda into an appropriate school for her condition. She needed to learn protocol and ettiquette and manners (needed to learn how to live...actually) and her mother didn't think a regular school could give her that. I never saw her again...but I've never forgotten her.

It's a shame what some people use as an excuse for entertainment! I'm with you Lil...in saying tsk tsk to the producers of Idol...for some of the people they exploit!

[LixyChick]

BTW...I heard an interview (on Howard Stern's radio show) recently, with William Hung. Never fear Lil! He isn't mentally challenged at all. He's smart and funny and has snowballed the attention he has gotten from Idol into a money maker for he and his family. He's just really naive for his age and it's due to his overbearing mother!

[Lilith]

((Lixy))...great story. I have had a few Lindas in my life too and some of them faired well and some have been exploited, duped, and abused because they could be. Because they often have the naive attributes that correspond to their cognitive/emotional age.

I think the producers should just be a little more wary of who they choose to place on exhibit. Just as it would be unacceptable for them to show a specific race of people and then point out all their racial differences while dashing their hopes, I think using mentally handicapped people on the show, and then pointing out that they are unacceptable by their standards, is just bad television..

[flutelady]

I completely agree about some of the unkind remarks during the auditions. To make it even more horrific ( in honor of Simon, haha), some of the "saddest sacks" are shown again and again on commercials and in Mary's case, on the opening page of AOL. It's all about ratings, so there won't be any sensitivity shown... except by the families and loved ones of the contestants.

On a separate note- I love American Idol (once it really gets rolling) and am glad that's it's once again Idol Season!

[Aqua]

I think that after the William Hung explosion of last year, Idol realized it could gain from the non-talented as well as the talented.

Thus begins another year of American Karaoke Star.

I'll not be tuning in.

[musicman]

can you explain to me the thought process of the guy who not only thought he could sing, but chose a David Hasselhoff song to audition with ???

[flutelady]

I'm unable to explain why men do what they do, as I've yet to begin to figure out the way their minds work *shrugs*

I wonder if we'll see Scooter Girl this season.

[BIBI]

can you explain to me the thought process of the guy who not only thought he could sing, but chose a David Hasselhoff song to audition with ???

....well both of them do go hand in hand ;)

[wyndhy]

we watched a bit of the auditions and i gotta admit that some of 'em are funny, which is why i bother to watch in the first place. but sometimes...those poor people!...i feel so bad for them that i can't even watch. it's like i don't want to be a wintness to their humiliation. but as long as there are people like me, who watch the auditions soley for the crazies, they'll put more and more on and hope it hooks me for the rest of the season.

[LixyChick]

I've gotta admit...I was completely entertained by Leroy Brown this past week! So much so that I can't even name any of the "good" singers who got through. And, there are a few that I can't wait to see in the top 30...but I'll be damned if I can remember their names. Guess I have to wait till they weed them all out.

Now...is it just me (I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say, Yes...it's prolly just me) or was anyone else insulted by some of the comments Gene Simmons made to some of these contestants? I mean...for shit sake! He's Gene Simmons! A lousy singer who ended up in a band of rockers who can't carry a tune in a bucket, but for some strange reason their lyrics "hit home" with a generation of teens on drugs! OK...maybe not all were on drugs...or maybe not all who were on drugs liked KISS...but you get my gist, eh? I personally hated/hate KISS and I never thought they had any musical talent...just made a lot of noise and did some pretty good make-up and if all of that failed to get attention there was always that really long tongue!

BTW...everyone's tongue is just as long if you'd learn to relax the muscles! But, I digress...

Gene sat there...so pompous (as he usually is in any genre I've ever seen him) and critiqued these kids as if he were a serious expert...giving them an alternative to being a pop singer. "Your voice is interesting, but I don't hear the strength or range needed to be anything special". Hey Gene? You suck worse than some of them!!!!!!

OK...nuff about "the tongue"!

I liked the show better when they had only Randy, Paula and Simon choose who gets through and then later brought on some guest stars to help with the rest of the show. Oh well...I'm not a director or producer...so what do I know?

I can already see some real talent...and I can't wait to learn their names...lmao!

[BIBI]

What is happening to me?

I watched it again. I have never watched anything to do with that show until now!

I got a kick outa Leroy too Lixy.

Thanks Lix....trying to relax my tongue now! Sitting here looking like a moron..........;)

As far as Gene Simmons goes. He looked evil in his makeup and he looks evil without. That man has always sent shivers up my spine AND not in a nice way! Geesh you'd think with all his money he could find a hair stylist.....

[Pita]

Now...is it just me (I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say, Yes...it's prolly just me) or was anyone else insulted by some of the comments Gene Simmons made to some of these contestants? I mean...for shit sake! He's Gene Simmons!


Amen sister!! He totally pissed me off when he told that cute Christian that he should stick to only country music. Who the heck does he think he is? There are plenty of good pop and rock songs that don't deal with sex, drugs and being bad.

Not to mention that Gene Simmons is a lousy singer and butt ass ugly too. Personally looking at him has always given me the creeps.

I like it better when its just Randy, Paula and my man Simon. Damn that guy cracks me up when he gets Paula's panties in a bunch. :D

[WildIrish]

Leroy was funny as hell! But he couldn't sing. He stated his case when they asked why he was auditioning for a singing competition, and said he was there to get noticed. He was looking to get discovered...and quite frankly, he deserves it. He was entertaining. I hope someone picks him up.

As for Gene Simmons...he's an egocentric arse. Goes to show you how overconfidence can compensate for lack of personality, huh? :D

[Lilith]

I was very surprised to see that Simon said "yes" about the plus sized lady that was last on last night's show. Her voice was great but he usually votes no on the basis of them not being "idol material". Kenny Loggins was very honest and told her she had "image problems".

[LixyChick]

OK...so far all who have replied to my comment, agree Gene Simmons is an ass with a tongue who has an opinion much like most assholes! (<----geezzzz...that's kinda funny if I do say so myself...lmao!)

But who liked/likes KISS?

Oh wait...nevermind! This thread ain't about that!

Carry on!

[LixyChick]

Bump!

Gettin ready for tonight!

[BIBI]

oh noooooooooo!!! :hair:

[flutelady]

I was going to pass up tonight's show, but my daughter wasn't having it. I'm glad I watched, I thought there were some interesting people chosen to go on. I liked the way Paula went to bat for that one guy.

[LixyChick]

I was so "off" on what the judges would think last night. I'm usually on their same wavelength...but I don't know what happened. Those I thought were good, they didn't, and vice versa.

I didn't care for the guy Paula nearly quit for, but he could be interesting down the road. He sang the song better than James Brown? Well, that ain't saying much...lol!

I've noticed, at the end of each show they flash through about 10-12 peeps that they claim made it through...but we never get to see those peeps because they are focusing on the nuts and the tone deaf. That's starting to disturb me to no end!

Oh well...I'm hooked now!

[Lilith]

I was surprised about the one Paula went to bat for too. Didn't they show them passing up several people who were just as good, if not better, earlier on because they were made for theater (dancers, singers, showy types) and not "idol material"? Of well there doesn't seem to be a ton of objective decision making going on. I wonder if there is a checklist or some standard criteria?

[BIBI]

I loved the goth girl belting out Phantom of the Opera.....

That was last night wasn't it? lol
When is it on again? Did I say that???? :)

Not that I will watch it....I want to know when to avoid it ;)

Right on Lixy about that one guy....real big feat to sound better than James Brown! There's another guy that ranks up there with Gene Simmons...ewww

[maddy]

It's on again tonight... 7 Central - FOX. :)

[musicman]

it was - how shall we say, interesting?

I can't believe some of these people who actually think they can sing? Does anyone think they will change their mind once they see themselves on tv?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Well, tonight the first of the final 12 will be dismissed. Any guesses as to who it might be?
My guess is that it will be one of three females. Either Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, or Jessica Sierra. I won't be sorry to see either of them go.

[maddy]

Good job, SS!! And I personally am ready to see Mikalah go... she reminds me sooo much of Fran Drescher, and I find them equally obnoxious and annoying.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I agree, Maddy. She's very annoying.

They're about to announce the one who leaves tonight. But I won't post anything untill the Pixies out West get to see. Don't want to spoil the surprise for anyone.

[musicman]

I agreed with the bottom 2 tonight and hope the one who got to stay, goes next week (Don't think that gives anything away.....;))

[Sugarsprinkles]

No, that doesn't give anything away at all. And I have to say I had guessed the outcome last night.

I didn't hear them announce what next week's theme is going to be. Did anyone notice if they mentioned it?

[Lilith]

I was on the phone will someone please PM me and tell me who got dissed....tell me what they look like it's too early to keep up with names.:p

[luvnit7869]

Theme is Billboard #1's...and I agree with who got voted off tonight. I think the other is gone next week.

[flutelady]

As a HUGE American Idol fan who also happens to live almost as far West as possible while still living in the mainland, I sincerely thank you all for your consideration of me and my fellow West-Coasters. Thank you very much for not saying who got voted out tonight!!!

I agree with the bottom three... but I think the wrong person left tonight.

((((Pixies Idol Fans))))

[maddy]

They are only through 4 so far... and I'm generally impressed with the performances so far... Carrie Underwood! Amen!

[Sugarsprinkles]

OH MY GOD!!! Mikalah just finished performing and it was bad!! The worst of the night so far. All the others have been really good, but I sincerely believe unless someone in the last few really screws up, she's leaving tomorrow.

[Lilith]

She should never have made it as far as she has.IMNSHO

[Sugarsprinkles]

She had a few good performances early on, but instead of improving she's regressing. I've never been overly fond of her. I think one Fran Drescher is more than enough. I won't be the least bit sorry to see her go, whenever it happens to be.

[luvnit7869]

If I could vote against someone, it would be Mikalah. She was arrogant in her little pre-song interview and then just stunk up the place.

[maddy]

I hear ya, SS. I wasn't overly impressed with Anwar either... I even really enjoyed Constantine. And Bo... smokin!

[LixyChick]

I'm really diggin Anwar...oh...and he has a great voice too! LOL! Hot Damn he is so pretty!

Um...Bo has taken over for me from Constantine. I liked Constantine better early on...but Bo has this flair I can't ignore! GO BO!

That blonde kid who had the throat surgery? Sorry..I forget his name at the moment....but I am closing my eyes and hearing his range and octaves and I think he'd better pick a song that Randy, Paula, and especially Simon groove on from him. He's got a fanfuckintastic voice! Who's picking the songs for him? He's got to find his niche'...and quickly, might I add!

The cowgirl did Heart and sent shivers up my spine! I was blown away by her rendition and so were the "judges". She is so naive...yet has a voice that'll definitely be famous one day. Kinda sad to spoil her country charm with this Hollywood shit...but, hopefully, she has a posse of back home, local yokals who'll keep her in check!

Hate this part of the competition...I know some have to go...but I can't vote anyone out at this point!

Sooooooo.....Anwar huh? Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.....I am diggin on him bad!

[Lilith]

Lixy I think it helps me that he's a music teacher...I can just imagine sitting in class crushin on him. He seems more man than boy, and I like that :D

Constantine studied at the Boston Conservatory and is not as rock as he appeared at first...Bo is a natural and I adore his style. Last night though, Time In a Bottle was not his best choice thought I give him respect for why he picked it.

[Sharni]

Anwar would be my choice out of em all

[Sugarsprinkles]

In case no one heard earlier today, there was a snafu with the posted phone numbers to call to vote last night so all the votes were thrown out. The show tonight showed replays of last night performances. So, no one leaves until tomorrow.

I still think and hope that Mikalah is the one to go.

[jennaflower]

:lurv: BO!!! :x: BO!!! :faint: BO!!! :sun: BO!!! :hump: BO!!! :bj: BO!!! :boink: BO!!! :sex: BO!!! :69: BO!!! :hug: BO!!!!!!!

Can you tell that I lust after him?


YUMMY

[FallenAngel5]

LOL I have to agree with everyone about Anwar, I love him. Though my personal favorite is Constantine, and I have voted for him from the beginning. I also agree that Makalah was horrendous this week. Just... bad. I'm glad that everyone shares my penchant for the men on this show though. :) I'm never that much of a fan of the ladies.

[cowgirltease]

I'm partial to the OKIE Carrie Underwood. If she's gonna nail this tho she going to have to spice up her performance. Her voice is flawless.
I also voted for Bo Bice too. Gawd he's a hunk! :faint:
Although I have to admit Vonzell and Jessica both did a helluva job last nite.

[imaginewithme]

I'm partial to the OKIE Carrie Underwood. If she's gonna nail this tho she going to have to spice up her performance. Her voice is flawless.
I also voted for Bo Bice too. Gawd he's a hunk! :faint:
Although I have to admit Vonzell and Jessica both did a helluva job last nite.

Gotta agree with ya girly!

[Sugarsprinkles]

I don't think it was any surprise that Mikalah was sent home last night. I don't even think she was surprised.



I've been all over the program's web page and can't find anything that mentions what the "theme" will be next week. Does anyone know? Or know where I can find out?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Did anyone watch tonight? Who do you think will be leaving this week? I'm not sure, but it's either going to be Scott (the chubby fella from Cleveland), Anthony (the blond fella), or Jessica. I think tonight was Constantine's best night yet, and Carrie Underwood really kicked some butt tonight!!

[maddy]

I watched, but wasn't totally tuned in. I don't have a good feel for what the results will be tomorrow.

[cowgirltease]

I missed it! :( So who's left?

[Sugarsprinkles]

We won't know until tonight who gets eliminated, CGT.

[cowgirltease]

You know Carries gonna win it. Simon is gaga over her.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I agree she's damn good, the best of the females this season. But I think as a whole, the men are stronger. With the exception of his performance last night, I think Bo has an excellent chance of winning. It may very well come down to the two of them.

[Lilith]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Bo <drools>

I very much dislike the blonde Anthony Federov, I think that's his name. He has no style, no charisma, and no talent. Holy shit, I'm opinionated.

[imaginewithme]

Yeah, I like his voice, but he's just ok......

now Bo......ahhhhhh and Carrie yeahhhhhhh

[cowgirltease]

OH DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <*bleep*> got bumped off tonite! DAMN DAMN DAMN! :(

[Sugarsprinkles]

I think Anthony Federov is doing mighty damn good considering he wasn't expected to even be able to speak after he underwent a tracheotomy years ago. I don't think he'll win, and he's not even my favorite, but he does deserve credit.

I was very surprised by tonight's decision. I would have sent either of a couple others home. But the one who left would have gone sooner or later.

[Sugarsprinkles]

So much for letting our West Coast members be surprised.

[cowgirltease]

Oops! I forgot about that! :eek: Sorry y'all.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I think there's still time, you could delete that post if you want....hopefully it hasn't been seen yet by watchers of the show in other time zones.

[cowgirltease]

Nope it won't let me. :(

[Lilith]

It's been bleeped :p

[cowgirltease]

Thank you Ma'am! :wave:

[Lilith]

LOL...maybe I should bookmark this for the next time someone starts bitching about censorship here :p:D

[FallenAngel5]

Oh man, I was hoping to see who had gotten voted off tonight. :) <mumbles>damn censorship</mumbles>

*grin* Just kidding.

Anyone care to share now?

[Lilith]

It was <*bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep*>:D

[imaginewithme]

Lilith, you're tooooo good!

[cowgirltease]

Roflmao :D

[maddy]

It's past west coast time... and if you Tivo'd and don't want to know yet...

DO NOT READ FURTHER....



































It was Jessica... and I didn't think she looked shocked. Or else she's just very graceful in defeat.

[flutelady]

Thanks once again for not spoiling things for this West Coast fan!! :sun:

In the beginning, I thought Nadia was the one to beat. I now think it's between Carrie and Bo, although I really do like Anwar alot, too. He'll have to work alot harder if he wants a chance, tho.

I wasn't a Jessica fan, but I'm at the point now (since whats-her-face finally left last week) that I hate to see any of them go. But (in best Simon voice) if I'm being honest, Scott should have gone tonight.



Thank you Lil!!! :x:

[Sugarsprinkles]

I have to agree with you, Flutelady. I really expected Scott to be the one sent home tonight.

CGT, I'm sorry if I sounded bitchy. I didn't mean to. I was just disappointed that the element of surprise would be taken from those on the West coast.

Lil, thanks so much for *bleeping* the results. There are times when "censorship" is most needed and appreciated...................................even by me. :x: :faint:

[flutelady]

Sugarsprinkles, you're such a sweetheart. Thank you for looking out for us West Coasters!

((((Sugarsprinkles))))

[Sugarsprinkles]

No big deal, Flutelady. I just know how I'd feel if the surprise was spoiled for me. :lurv:

[cowgirltease]

Damn I said I was sorry. Geeze!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

I know, CGT. No one's beating up on you for it.

[musicman]

I can't believe the results tonight....

shocking.

not saying more yet in deference to you west coasters.....

but damn. I just don't get it.

[imaginewithme]

me either :yikes:

[maddy]

I missed most of the show last night... but i can say of the bottom three, I'm glad for the two that got to stay. I don't know that I agree with who was actually in the bottom three ...

[Lilith]

Some one PM me ~ pretty please with me on top!

I was working on a project and missed the show :(

[Sugarsprinkles]

I was totally shocked with the bottom 3 tonight...at least with two of them. And then to have the one sent home that was....well, I'm surprised, but not totally disappointed. He was gonna leave sooner or later.

[flutelady]

I hope it's safe to mention names at this point! Thanks again one and all for keeping it quiet :x:

(((Pixie's Idol fans)))

Interesting bottom three. Nikko wasn't one of my favorites by a long shot, but I sure didn't expect him to be leaving just yet. I thought it would be Scott or Anthony. They'll both be going soon, tho... but I thought they'd both be gone before Nikko. Go figure.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Exactly my thoughts, flutelady. I think Scott will be around longer than Anthony, but neither will be around a lot longer. I like them both, but I also realize neither of them are as good as most of the ones that are left.

[flutelady]

Who do you think will be the last two standing?

[Sugarsprinkles]

It'll either be Bo and Constantine or one of them and Carrie. I think as a whole the men are/were much stronger than the women.

[FallenAngel5]

I agree that the men are stronger than the women. I have a suspicion that Anwar may be close to the top as well as Bo and Constantine. We shall see.

[flutelady]

I predict the last two standing will be Bo and Carrie. I think Carrie will be the winner.

[Lilith]

mmmmm Bo and Constantine.....and Carrie..nice sammich....I'd watch that :p

[BIBI]

mmmm....Bo :love:

[FallenAngel5]

LOL Lil... I would too.

[Sharni]

Anwar is still my choice

[Sugarsprinkles]

I think we're going to have an interesting bottom three tomorrow, and the one that gets sent home may be a big surprise. I won't say any more until later.

[musicman]

I don't think it'll be such a surprise - I think it was the one with the worst performance tonight....

[Sugarsprinkles]

Of course it will............but it's surprising that this one did so badly tonight. At least that's my opinion.

[musicman]

if we're talking about the same person, I'm not - gone progressively downhill week to week

[FallenAngel5]

I thought that everyone did well tonight, I missed the first two performances, but I thought all in all it was a good show. :) Who do you all think did badly tonight?

[Sugarsprinkles]

The first performance wasn't very good. The second was pretty good. Not so sure on Carrie tonight...think she'll be in the bottom three tomorrow. I like her a lot but she wasn't at her best tonight, and her song choice wasn't the best.

[FallenAngel5]

I agree on Carrie... I think we've past the PST barrier... I think that she was trying way too hard to sound like Pat Benatar in her song. Now I love "Love Is a Battlefield," but I think I agree with Simon tonight that she was just trying to be someone she's not. Now I've never been a Carrie fan, but she is good, and I think she just made the wrong choice tonight.

[Sugarsprinkles]

She made a bad choice and so did Nadia. I think Nadia may be the one leaving tomorrow. She really didn't do very well at all. Anthony did much better, still not great, but much better than he's been doing, and Scott did pretty good too. I think the best performances were Bo, Vonzelle, and Constantine.

[Lilith]

I have loved him but Scott really fumbled on some very important notes. He should be in the bottom 3, IMNSFHO.

I don't think Constantine could have made a better choice.

[musicman]

well one suprise in bottom 3 tonight but I think it was the right choice as to who went home.

Scott did well on the chorus last night but his verses lacked big time...

[Lilith]

PM me again please...I always miss the elimination show

[imaginewithme]

I missed it too :(

[Lilith]

Well I am not pleased. :hair:

[FallenAngel5]

Uh oh... guess I missed another good one. :)

[Sugarsprinkles]

I think the choice of song last night is what messed up tonights loser. I was very surprised by one of the bottom three, but I was very relieved when that person didn't go home.

[FallenAngel5]

We're past the time zone barrier! Can someone share now? Pretty please?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Bottom 3 were Scott, Bo, and Nadia. Nadia went home. You can always PM me, FallenAngel if you want to know before the coast is clear for the West Coast folks. Even if I'm not logged in to Pixies, I get an immediate e-mail alert when I get a PM, so go ahead if you need to.

[FallenAngel5]

:) Thanks, SS!

[Sharni]

Not sure where we Aussies are compared to your West Coast ppl

Tonights episode of American Idol is down to 8 performers...with one of them being kicked off tonight...leaving 7 to go onto next Friday night

[maddy]

I think you are right in line with the US, Sharni except a day off or so. Wednesday night is our elimination show and we just got down to seven.

[Lilith]

Disco :faint: I'm scared for Bo, I can't imagine what he will try.

[Lilith]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! never mind my moment of fading faith.

[maddy]

dangnabit! I missed it tonight.

[lonelyarmywife]

Anwar needs to pose in playgirl! That boy is smokin! Scott too!

and try though i might, I just can't like Vonzell. I havn't from day one. I hope she doesn't win.

who do you think is going home tonight?

[Lilith]

You are soooooooooooooo right about Anwar...he is sexy as hell :hot:

[Sugarsprinkles]

I love Constantine, and Bo.....and I've enjoyed Carrie all along. But I'm really afraid that Constantine and Carrie are going to be in the bottom 3. Not sure who else will be with them. I think Bo kicked some serious ass tonight! That was the absolutely, positively PERFECT song for him!!!
The bad thing when it gets down to this few contestants, someone good is going to be going home.

[BIBI]

What did Bo sing tonight? Please and thank you!

[Sugarsprinkles]

He sang "Vehicle", originally done by The Ides of March.

[BIBI]

Thanks SS :)

[Sugarsprinkles]

No problem, BIBI! Glad I could help.

[maddy]

I had better be able to watch tomorrow night's show... is it at 7 or 8 (CST) this week?

[Sugarsprinkles]

It's at 8 (CST), Maddy.

[Lilith]

can someone please PM me the results?

[imaginewithme]

can someone please PM me the results?

Me too please........too busy moving stuff I forgot :(

[maddy]

you ladies have been pm'd :)

[flutelady]

The results will be aired in 25 minutes. Based on last night, I think Constantine should go, but I doubt it will be him.

[Lilith]

Well at least he will have time to devote himself to being my personal love slave now.....I'll miss his sexy chest and that smile.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I knew you wouldn't be happy about the results, Lilith. Personally, I was really surprised by who ended up in the bottom 3. As much as I like them, I would have put Carrie and Constantine there, based on their performances Tuesday night. I was even more surprised when they sent Anwar home. I never thought he'd win it, but I sure thought he'd have lasted a few more weeks.

[Sharni]

They sent him home.....bastards!!!

Ok no need to watch it anymore

[scotzoidman]

I should prob stay out of this thread since I never watch the show, but I have to ask if anybody is surprised that Paula Abdul is now blaming any odd behavior on her part on her pain meds...anybody?

[Lilith]

Actually I saw an interview with her a zillion years before American Idol where she talked about it. I remember them asking her if it would get in the way of her making a come back. But it does make her look terribly unprofessional...they should have a stand in for her, if she is too fucked up to come to work.

[Lilith]

If Bo comes up missing....do not look in the dungeon. :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

LOL Lilith!!

He'll have to pass thru Missouri on his way to Florida.......;) :p

[lonelyarmywife]

Bo seems like he has cleaned up a lot since the show started. I didn't like him at first, but now I think he's kinda cute...

and Scott IS HOTT!!!
:spank: :sex: :wiggles: :hug: :hump:

I just hope he doesn't go home after last night.

[Lilith]

Constantine was really off last night

[musicman]

un-friggin - believable.

nuff said.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I'm totally, completely stunned!!! What were the voters thinking????????

[imaginewithme]

OH
MY
GOSH
I can NOT believe that........I just can't!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO :hair: :mad:

[musicman]

I'm totally, completely stunned!!! What were the voters thinking????????

they haven't been most of the season - no other way to explain it.....

but for anyone who cares - here are the tour (http://origin.idolonfox.com/extras/idoltour/) dates:

[luvnit7869]

Stunned, shocked, etc :hair:

[LixyChick]

*Zoinks*

I dislike (intensely)this time in the idol-offs!

Constantine wasn't my choice to go in the [2] left to leave!

I love Anthony...he has a voice that knocks my socks off...but his song choices {scared} me!!!!!!!

Why oh why is Scott still in it? Gotta say...I love his voice (when I close my eyes).

Scott looks (to me) like a serial killer.......................

YIKES!!!!!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

SSSsshhhhhhhhhhhhh.........not everyone that follows this has seen it yet!!!

[BIBI]

Please someone PM me with the results......

[Lilith]

Please PM me too

[Lilith]

Unless it was my Bo...

[way22hot]

oh poor constantine

[flutelady]

((((Sugarsprinkles)))) Thank you once again for looking out for us West Coasters!!!!!

I'm not a Constantine fan, but I don't think it was quite time for him to leave yet. It's amazing to me that Scott has so many fans :confused:

[Sugarsprinkles]

Even Scott was shocked that he wasn't in the bottom 3. He didn't do well Tuesday and I think Simon was right on the money when he told him to pack his bags. I truly expected him to be the one leaving. I honestly thought the competition was going to come down to Bo and Constantine, now I don't know. I'm still sure Bo is the one to beat, but I don't think any of the rest come anywhere close to him. Carrie does well when she sticks to what she does best, but when she can't do country she doesn't do as well. With the ones that are left, I don't see how Bo can lose unless he really screws up big time.

[Lilith]

While I love Constantine, he has a smarmy quality I just couldn't get past. Never seemed genuine to me. Problem with AI is that it's a popularity contest not a talent contest.

[flutelady]

While I love Constantine, he has a smarmy quality I just couldn't get past. Never seemed genuine to me. Problem with AI is that it's a popularity contest not a talent contest.

That's it exactly, I just couldn't find the right word. Smarmy... bingo! Made me nuts and turned me off.

I think the last two standing will be Bo and Carrie.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I have to agree with you, FL...........I think it will come down to Bo and Carrie. I just hope Carrie continues to choose songs that show off her talent.

[Lilith]

did I mention I adore Bo?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Bo sure kicked some serious ass tonight!! I'm sure he won't be going anywhere in the foreseeable future. I think it's going to come down to either Anthony or Vonzelle going home this week.

[flutelady]

I agree... I think it'll be Anthony going home this week. But I've been wrong before, so who knows.

I still say it'll come down to Bo and Carrie, and I predict Bo will be the winner.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I have to agree with you, FL. I really don't see how Bo can lose with the competition he has left. He's got the talent, and even more, he's got stage presence. He's definitely going to go places!

[flutelady]

I completely agree. I think Carrie is adorable and a fabulous singer, but I just don't see the same kind of engaging personality and warmth coming from her that I see from Bo.

Besides, I love Bo's voice. I will definitely buy his CDs

[Lilith]

Anthony...why is he still there?

I prefer Vonzelle to Carrie. Carrie can sing and does well within her style.Vonzelle sings everything well, her voice is fabulous. I think she is being under-rated.

Scott...did so well with the first song but he is consistently off key :(

Bo...love him...wanna be in a Bo and Aqua hairy man sammich but I fear he will get kicked off early because this is not a true "talent" contest. It's really about who can pimp and hustle the most peeps to call.

[Aqua]

Bo...love him...wanna be in a Bo and Aqua hairy man sammich but I fear he will get kicked off early because this is not a true "talent" contest.
Babes... you know if he's famous (which I guess he already is) that he's not gonna risk losing it all by tangling up with the likes of us.

"What flash? I didn't see anything..." :D

Then again... stars do have a habit of getting into sticky situations. :3:

[flutelady]

Vonzelle is adorable, I have no doubts she'll have a wonderful career. I really like the way she interacts with the audience, too.

That's my point about Carrie- from where I sit, she doesn't interact with the audience. In that way, she reminds me of LaToya from last year... huge talent, but a bit aloof (maybe she's shy, but it comes off as aloof to me).

I'll be surprised if Carrie and Bo aren't the final two... but I pick Bo... he's got a fabulous voice, and a terrific personality. I would love to see him win... but either way, I know he too will have a successful career.

[Lilith]

Babes... you know if he's famous (which I guess he already is) that he's not gonna risk losing it all by tangling up with the likes of us.

"What flash? I didn't see anything..." :D

Then again... stars do have a habit of getting into sticky situations. :3:


shhhhhhh I'm working on #3 :p

[MilkToast]

Looks like Lilith gets to cheer for another round of Bo!

[imaginewithme]

I'm glad of the results!

[flutelady]

Thank you for not mentioning names! Still got almost an hour to go before it airs here.

[flutelady]

The show just ended here... I think the right person went home this week. But it's hard to see any of them go, just the same.

[maddy]

soooo tell me... I missed it... I didn't see it on Tuesday night or last week either so I don't have a feel for who has been doing well or not.

[Lilith]

I thought it should have been Anthony.

[flutelady]

I thought it should have been Anthony.

Anthony will go next. I thought it could have been either one of them... but the way things have been going, I feared it might have been Vonzell leaving.

Maddy, it was Scott who left last night. I'm glad that he sang well, and went out on a good note (pardon the pun)

[Sugarsprinkles]

I thought Anthony deserved to go this week too, but that would have been rough sending him home on his birthday.

I think he or Vonzelle will be the next to go. I like Vonzell, but if she doesn't choose the right song, I think she's vulnerable..

[Sharni]

Thank you for not mentioning names! Still got almost an hour to go before it airs here.
It hasnt aired here yet *sigh*

Nevermind...no need to watch it now i spose

[flutelady]

Sorry Sharni. We've always discussed the details on the following day, so I had no clue about your not having seen it.

For future reference, when does it air there?

[Sharni]

Actually i had mentioned it earlier in the thread about us Aussies being different than you lot in the US

Anyway its on tonight, Friday

We all just need to be mindful that Australia prettywell always runs behind you when it comes to TV shows...and having read the result tends to put a dampner on watching the show *LOL*

Typing the result in white would stop those that as yet haven't seen results from having it spoiled...if you want to read it then all you have to do is highlight it

[Sugarsprinkles]

Actually i had mentioned it earlier in the thread about us Aussies being different than you lot in the US

Anyway its on tonight, Friday

We all just need to be mindful that Australia prettywell always runs behind you when it comes to TV shows...and having read the result tends to put a dampner on watching the show *LOL*

Typing the result in white would stop those that as yet haven't seen results from having it spoiled...if you want to read it then all you have to do is highlight it


I'm sorry Sharni. I don't think anyone has intentionally spoiled it for you. But waiting till two days later to post anything about the show is difficult if now downright unrealistic. It's hard enough to keep quiet until after the West coast sees the show, much less another day or two.

As far as us typing it in white........wouldn't it be just as easy to ignore the thread until after is shows in Oz?

[maddy]

Just out of curiousity ... when aired internationally, is it the same week as ours in the US? I'm not sure if that makes sense, but I feel like someone else I talk to from OZ made it seem that they were a couple of weeks behind in viewing (at the most two weeks).

[Sugarsprinkles]

Did anyone else watch it tonight? In my opinion they each had one good performance and one not-so-good performance. I think it's gonna be a real toss up as to who gets the least votes tonight.

[flutelady]

You bet I watched it, it just ended!

I've about come to the point where I don't want anyone to leave. I'm not a fan of Anthony's by a long shot... but I do like the boy's voice. I think Carrie can usually outsing Vonzell, but I think Vonzell is absolutely adorable and a joy to watch perform. Bo... I love his voice and the boy is hot, whew!

I mostly agree...they all had one performance that was good and one that wasn't. Bo is the marginal exception. His country song was sort of Mr. Roger-ish but I still liked it.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I agree, Flutelady.............As much as I love Bo, I think his first song was his weakest. He should have chosen something more upbeat than Travis Tritt's "It's a Great Day to Be Alive." He's at his best when he does the more uptempo stuff. Carrie did well, but as the judges said, the band and their arrangement of her second song was the weak point.

[flutelady]

Yup. I thought both Bo and Vonzell sounded fabulous on their second songs. I liked Bo's trim, too. I had to laugh at my daughter saying that Vonzell's dad looked like a pimp... lol

[Sharni]

As far as us typing it in white........wouldn't it be just as easy to ignore the thread until after is shows in Oz?
No i dont think so

This is an international site...and as such consideration should be given to all....not just your fellow Americans

It's not like i'm asking you to not discuss it for a month or something...an extra two days isnt gonna kill ya...then i too can join in the ongoing conversation regarding the current elimination...not ignore the thread.... then days later after the convo has died add my piece!

[BIBI]

I live in Canada and there are shows that are discussed here that I watch but my viewing is a season behind. In fact Daniel Jackson returned long before I ever saw him on Stargate. I learned about it here in a thread. I just avoid any info I don't want to know about.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I don't think there's a simple solution...........so I'll just keep my opinions to myself on the program from now on. It's almost over anyway.....and it won't matter anymore.

[Sharni]

Its 2 extra days for gawds sake....seems simple to me

I knew that fact about Daniel too by the way *LOL* but that didn't spoil the show because i wasnt informed how he returned or in what form...(as a human or an ascended being)

[BIBI]

Sharni, what you propose is censure to appease one instead of a group. I would just avoid the thread if I didn't want to know about something....seems I've gotten that advice myself in the past.

[Sharni]

Oh frogshit...I dont want to avoid it...its a harmless subject i'd like to be a part of...i enjoy American Idol just as much as the Aussie version

All i asked for was 2 bloody days...geez...i'd do it for anyone of you

If its that fucking hard just forget it!

[calihotguy]

lol, remember guys, it is just a TV show....one on FOX at that.

[BIBI]

lol, remember guys, it is just a TV show....one on FOX at that.

LOL...

[cowgirltease]

I'm sorry Sharni. I don't think anyone has intentionally spoiled it for you. But waiting till two days later to post anything about the show is difficult if now downright unrealistic. It's hard enough to keep quiet until after the West coast sees the show, much less another day or two.

As far as us typing it in white........wouldn't it be just as easy to ignore the thread until after is shows in Oz?
EXCUSEEEEEEEEEE MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.................... I remember SOMEONE chewing on my butt because I posted right after the show....AND I apologized for it because I forgot about the time difference AND I haven't posted since.
Why is it any different for you? :rolleyes2

Shall I retrieve the quote you said to me?

[Lilith]

Damn my cursed Alias addiction...someone PM me please.

[Sugarsprinkles]

EXCUSEEEEEEEEEE MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.................... I remember SOMEONE chewing on my butt because I posted right after the show....AND I apologized for it because I forgot about the time difference AND I haven't posted since.
Why is it any different for you? :rolleyes2

Shall I retrieve the quote you said to me?

The difference is between being asked to wait two or three hours to post and being expected, after weeks of no complaint, to wait two days to post.

And no one chewed your butt, CGT....all I said was "So much for the West Coast members being surprised". I don't think that was chewing your butt. And I also apologized



CGT, I'm sorry if I sounded bitchy. I didn't mean to. I was just disappointed that the element of surprise would be taken from those on the West coast.


Any other questions?


And since next week is the final, isn't this all rather pointless and unncessary?

[Sharni]

The difference is between being asked to wait two or three hours to post and being expected, after weeks of no complaint, to wait two days to post. ......

........And since next week is the final, isn't this all rather pointless and unncessary?
So your PM feature is broken then?? I didnt say you couldnt discuss it at all...just to not ruin MY element of suprise....again i did bring this up earlier in the thread...the reason for no complaint...i havent been here to mention anything

Pointless and unnecessary....ya think...so what happens when the next series runs then??

[Sugarsprinkles]

Pointless and unnecessary....ya think...so what happens when the next series runs then??

When the next series runs, I, for one, won't be posting anything about it. It's not worth the hard feelings it seems to be generating.