American Idol

[K/H_Addict]

i could have sworn this thread has been started before, so merge/delete at your own discretion.


Who watches it? I don't, but my sister's BF is trying out today, and IMO he's pretty good, so if he makes it i'll definately have to watch it!

[HokshilaTo]

Once you start watching Idol, you wont be able to look away...

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Once you start watching Idol, you wont be able to look away...

Then you become one of the miilions of America's Idle sitting there watching the boob tube.

Good luck to your sister's BF, K/H!

[K/H_Addict]

american idol is the gayest show i have ever not been able to sit through! If brandon make's it, this will be the only season i watch, until he gets booted by that damn brit named simon!

[Command-and-Conquer]

I agree that's the worst show ever to stay on the air. But I still find it funny that more people vote for their american idol then our president.

[geddy lifeson]

I agree that's the worst show ever to stay on the air. But I still find it funny that more people vote for their american idol then our president.

Just because they have as many calls as they say, it doesn't state that many people call numerous times which clearly changes the number of callers.

Many people that call are also in the younger age range and don't count towards being able to vote either.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

*Mumbles something about Chris Daughtry being robbed.*

[vernz]

i could have sworn this thread has been started before, so merge/delete at your own discretion.


Who watches it? I don't, but my sister's BF is trying out today, and IMO he's pretty good, so if he makes it i'll definately have to watch it!
i had a thread started before but its been a while. hey let me know who he is if he makes it ill give him some votes i usually watch it and vote so let me know

[allskulls]

*Mumbles something about Chris Daughtry being robbed.*
Agreed!

Who watches the sister show, So You Think You Can Dance?

[player_of_volleyball]

i think the the AI is pick from the begining. If the ppl's voted count and we really got to pick then Chris would have won. That guy was just amazing. He had that awsome rock voice. they way he sung that shinedown song----man that was awsome

[Soul Shackle]

Ok, I know this thread is like 2 years dead and counting, but I'm feeling Morindanian. (bad joke)

Anyone watching season 7?

[Ugly-Caco]

I can't take the gayer than clay akon (don't know spelling) kid. I had to quit watching the show because of him. The one who's prettier than the girls. I heard he got cut off. Good.

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[Soul Shackle]

I know what you mean, I cheered when he (it?) got voted off. It was getting tough to even look at that. Show is much less disturbing now. :wink:

Some truly stellar performances this season, highlighted by David Archuleta's "Imagine" and David Cook's "Billie Jean."

[Sweetcurse]

At the risk of a stoning, I'll admit I watch it from time to time. I'm usually putting the baby to bed at that time so I miss it, but if I'm around I'll watch.

[Ugly-Caco]

I know what you mean, I cheered when he (it?) got voted off. It was getting tough to even look at that. Show is much less disturbing now. :wink:
I almost made an American Idol thread just to see who else is creeped out by h...it.

[killercactus]

My wife watches it, so I'm sometimes subjected. I usually try to get some people over for scape though when it's on :twisted: .

Plus, there's usually one really good looking girl on there anyway. Brooke gets that prize this year.... :wink:

[Jandars_Hope]

I usually hate these sort of shows (except for the auditions because let's face it, they're just plain funny!) but this year I got hooked.

[dragonfire]

I'll admit, I love this show. Its fun, theres some great singers, and it brings a lot of people together to discuss. Almost everyone I know watches it, and we all talk about it. I like David Cook the most, and you haters have to admit. Hes good. Listen to him. I also like Michael Johns, and Carly Smithson.

[Bloody the Marro Stinger]

I watch it. I just like music in general, so as long as they don't botch the song up (Amanda Overmyer, stop screaming at me. I know you want to be a rock star, but that is not how a rock star sings. Live with it.), I'm fine with it.

[jbbnbsmith]

I enjoy the performance shows, but I can't stand the elimination shows. It should only take 10 minutes tops to announce who is voted off, even with dramatic pauses and Ryan's lame attempts at besting Simon in a battle of wits. I usually just check the internet sometime before I go to bed to see who is out. (checks now....) Wow, it was Chikezie. That's a bit of a surprise. I also find it somewhat ironic that they make America listen again to the singer that they've just voted off the show because they didn't like the way they sing.

I've never voted, by the way.

Is there a thread yet for "Moment of Truth?" What a strange little show that is. Sort of a cross between Jeopardy and Jerry Springer. I can't watch that human trainwreck.

[Menchy]

I hate to admit, but I love this show. My current favorite is Brooke White. I also like Carly Smithson and David Cook.

[Soul Shackle]

Not too surprised about Chikezie getting voted off... Kristy Lee Cooke has deserved to go for a few weeks now, but after singing a song praising America - on American Idol - she got to stick around without even being in the bottom 3 this time.

I thought Malubi (sp?) should have gone home, but Chikezie would have been gone within a couple weeks anyway. He only had one great performance all year: the top 12 Beatles week.

That singer last night, Kimberly Locke or whatever.... was she bad or what? Stick to the restaurant biz. I agree the vote off shows are too long and they drag on with usually 45 minutes of filler, at least.

[Sweetcurse]

I think david Cook is overhyped, like Sparks was last year. Well at least now you know who's gonna win. The judges will be pimping him and Archuleta to no end. I like Carly myself. :?

[Agent Minivann]

I enjoy the performance shows, but I can't stand the elimination shows. It should only take 10 minutes tops to announce who is voted off, even with dramatic pauses and Ryan's lame attempts at besting Simon in a battle of wits. I usually just check the internet sometime before I go to bed to see who is out. (checks now....) Wow, it was Chikezie. That's a bit of a surprise. I also find it somewhat ironic that they make America listen again to the singer that they've just voted off the show because they didn't like the way they sing.

I usually miss the show. I try to not watch because the performance show sucks me in to watching the elimination show. I HATE fake drama like the travesty that is the elimination show. Since I found this (http://www.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/Predictions.asp) I haven't felt the need to watch an elimination show. Then again I haven't really watched the performances either, so I'm good.

[J-Unit94]

American Idol's okay. It pretty boring, but I got hooked when I watched. You can be bored to death, but you just can't stop. Weird . :?

[Ugly-Caco]

They should do American Idol edited reruns. No Randy Jackson and no Paula Abdul comments. They both stink. Apologies to Randy and Paula fans.

[Soul Shackle]

They should do American Idol edited reruns. No Randy Jackson and no Paula Abdul comments. They both stink. Apologies to Randy and Paula fans.

:lol: Where do I sign up?

[Lord Pyre]

They should do American Idol edited reruns. No Randy Jackson and no Paula Abdul comments. They both stink. Apologies to Randy and Paula fans.

Yeah, of what I've seen, Simon is the only one with good advice. Ignore Paula, ad Randy just says if he likes the song or not...

I don't really watch the show, though. My mother always does, so I catch it a little, sometimes. It's not my kind of music on there anyway.

Though, ironically, I can seem to tell if people are singing off-key, or off-tempo better than the judges half the time... Hehe...

[Jandars_Hope]

I hate to admit, but I love this show. My current favorite is Brooke White. I also like Carly Smithson and David Cook.

I do, too.

I think David Cook has a good chance of winning this one, although I HATE his little tuft of hair under his lip. Get rid of it Davy boy!

[Squitter The Spider]

Ewww. American Idol...

[InThisMoment]

I admit i enjoy this shallowness myself. (Along with America's Next Top Model, any other fans here? Anya and Claire for the finale i hope!!!!)

Sorry.

My favorite is Carly Smithson. She is so freaking good, i would totally buy an album of hers, (i already own all her performances on iTunes).
My close second is Syesha. I think she's brilliant, but am saddended by the lack of fans she has. Oh well. I vote my butt off for her and Carly every time anyway.

[Sweetcurse]

Ewww. American Idol...

Eeewwww...Squitter the Spider.... :puke:


:D

[Jandars_Hope]

My close second is Syesha. I think she's brilliant, but am saddended by the lack of fans she has. Oh well. I vote my butt off for her and Carly every time anyway.

I liked Syesha from the get-go but I just kept thinking she didn't stand much chance of being in the final.

[Squitter The Spider]

Ewww. American Idol...

Eeewwww...Squitter the Spider.... :puke:


:D

Hey! :x

[Oyhedwig]

I'm a fan of Jason Castro, except I like that style of music a lot, he's clearly not the best vocally.

[dragonfire]

Ewww. American Idol...

Eeewwww...Squitter the Spider.... :puke:


:D

Hey! :x

Squit Pickin' on him!

[Soul Shackle]

I'm a fan of Jason Castro, except I like that style of music a lot, he's clearly not the best vocally.

Same here, Simon's right though, he'd better start taking this more seriously if he wants to win.

[STAROCEAN980]

I don't even watch it now. I only watched it last year to see Sanjia's next dumb a** hair cut. :)

[J-Unit94]

I don't even watch it now. I only watched it last year to see Sanjia's next dumb a** hair cut. :)

They why most people watched it. :D

[dragonfire]

Yes. 35 million viewers all dont like the show, they just like watching his hair? Guys, its like the most watched show in tv history. You guys just try and feel like rebels bashing it.

[Squitter The Spider]

Out of all the seasons I have watched, this season is the best.

I still don't like American Idol. :wink:

[Agent Minivann]

Along with America's Next Top Model, any other fans here?
I like watching because it makes Zoolander ever funnier.

[Ugly-Caco]

Aww...the Filipina got cut.

Along with America's Next Top Model, any other fans here?
I like watching because it makes Zoolander ever funnier.
Ms. J destroys my life every time I see his face. I call him "Life Destroyer." My brothers asked me of all titles why "Life Destroyer," and I tell them that I don't really know why.

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Hundreds if not thousands of comments are already thrown at Paula. So here's one for Randy:
Is it me or is Randy trying so hard to be black? Someone should tell him he's already African American.

(I'm sorry for not being politically correct about this...some "uncrossable" lines are not quite clear to me. I'm from somewhere else.)

[Soul Shackle]

Yes. 35 million viewers all dont like the show, they just like watching his hair? Guys, its like the most watched show in tv history. You guys just try and feel like rebels bashing it.

Is it actually watched by 35 million, or is that just the number of votes?

You can vote many times.

It's still uber popular of course and one of the most watched shows around but I didn't think it was 35 million viewers strong.

Idol stays at around 25 million viewers per episode.

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/

It's not 35 mil, but that's still a freakin lot!

[Ugly-Caco]

Not everyone who watches it loves it. Some watch it because they want to hate it more (stupid yes I know).

I hear this often: This show is garbage, but i can't seem to look away.

But of course, multitudes love American Idol. Can't debate that.

[Jandars_Hope]

How does Kristy Lee keep managing to stay on the show? Is it just her good looks?

[Jandars_Hope]

Plus she's a cage fighter (really, check out her info), so if other voters are anything like me they are hoping for her to throw down with Irish, who looks like she could handle herself in a chick fight.

:lol: Now that would pull in more viewers.

[dra(gon)]

:shock: yesterday was on the german version of american idol maria carey as guest there, and belive me dieterbohlen who is the badass of the jury has tured the back. because she sang with play back , ok she is a star, but some of the canidates who is a 16 year old cool kid(idiot) he said " im a big star(becase the jury said he sang bad) but some real stars must not sing" today he moved out afer he was in the next round.

[Sweetcurse]

Although I like this guilty pleasure of a show, I have another confession to make. I shouldn't feel this way I guess, but I feel dirty all the same. I...voted...tonight...for...my...first...time. I'm quite embarrased, though it is kind of funny. :oops:

I wonder how many points that makes me drop on the cool-o'meter... :?

[Onacara]

Although I like this guilty pleasure of a show, I have another confession to make. I shouldn't feel this way I guess, but I feel dirty all the same. I...voted...tonight...for...my...first...time. I'm quite embarrased, though it is kind of funny. :oops:

I wonder how many points that makes me drop on the cool-o'meter... :?

That depends....Who did you vote for????

[Sweetcurse]

Carly... :oops:

[Onacara]

Carly... :oops:


At least it wasn't David Archuleta.

[InThisMoment]

Carly... :oops:

Don't feel bad. I racked up over 200 votes for Carly, and that's no lie. Yeah. I'm sort of a fangirl. Not to mention the other 156 i did for Syesha........

[ej]

Carly... :oops:

Don't feel bad. I racked up over 200 votes for Carly, and that's no lie. Yeah. I'm sort of a fangirl. Not to mention the other 156 i did for Syesha........

Don't votes cost money?

[paradox22]

Carly... :oops:

Don't feel bad. I racked up over 200 votes for Carly, and that's no lie. Yeah. I'm sort of a fangirl. Not to mention the other 156 i did for Syesha........

Don't votes cost money?

If only this many people voted in the Presidential Elections... :headshake:

[ej]

Carly... :oops:

Don't feel bad. I racked up over 200 votes for Carly, and that's no lie. Yeah. I'm sort of a fangirl. Not to mention the other 156 i did for Syesha........

Don't votes cost money?

If only this many people voted in the Presidential Elections... :headshake:

If you vote for American Idol contestants doesn't that disqualify you from voting in actual elections? If it doesn't... shouldn't it?

[Sweetcurse]

Yeah Carly sucked last night. But she is really good overall and I would hate to see her go over one bad performance.

Castro got all the mad props but I felt his number was a great comedy skit! Ukulele! I was cracking up to that guy. :lol:

I also do not get DA, he's kind of lame in my book. KLC was better than him last night.

Oh God! I'm abbreviating idol names... :roll: Now I'll never rack ANY cool points, ever!

[Onacara]

I think your new title should be...."Slightly cooler than Clay Aiken"

[Sweetcurse]

I think your new title should be...."Slightly cooler than Clay Aiken"

I should pop you in the mouth!

[Onacara]

I think your new title should be...."Slightly cooler than Clay Aiken"

I should pop you in the mouth!

Wow imagine if I said "Not as cool as Clay Aiken"?

:wink:

[Sweetcurse]

I think your new title should be...."Slightly cooler than Clay Aiken"

I should pop you in the mouth!

Wow imagine if I said "Not as cool as Clay Aiken"?

:wink: :twisted:

[Oyhedwig]

First of all, I love the American Idol thread here. For two years I've seen people knock it on these forums for no reason other than it is very popular. Or that's the way it always seemed to me.

Anyway, my votes have been going to Jason Castro and Brooke White. Both of their performances this week were great. I love that style of music. That was a bold move with "Over the Rainbow," I thought. And "You've Got a Friend" always seems to put me in a better mood. Archuleta is God-awful. I can't get into his stuff at all. And of course he got rave reviews this week. EVERYTHING that kid sings is "inspirational." And Kristy is the weakest link on the show, no doubt about it. The fact that Carly will get voted off first most likely is indeed a travesty.

One more thing. People always moan "I wish that many people voted for President." I'm sure that many people do. You see, on American Idol you can vote as many times as you want. For an election, you can only vote once. So when folks make that statement, it doesn't really make a lot of sense. Of course Idol gets thirty million votes or whatever, but some people might vote 50 times. I wish I could vote 50 times for President.

[ej]

I know it's rude to come on to a thread just to bash the subject, and I apologize for that. I know better. I just hate AI almost as much as sports, that's all, and my internal censor failed me.

[ej]

I know it's rude to come on to a thread just to bash the subject, and I apologize for that. I know better. I just hate AI almost as much as sports, that's all, and my internal censor failed me.

I'll have you know my late grandfather was a professional ball player and long-time internal censor who invented American Idol in his retirement. You sir, have accused him of failure and insulted his many works.

(cries)

... ... then my work here is done.

[Jandars_Hope]

I'm glad he's gone. I coudn't stand all his weird movements; hopping around, that thing with his hand. :roll:

[Sweetcurse]

Well, I dunno, I wish Syesha had gone instead. Her and Carly didged the bullet.

[Ugly-Caco]

Is the dreadlock prettyboy gone?

[InThisMoment]

Along with America's Next Top Model, any other fans here?
I like watching because it makes Zoolander ever funnier.
Ms. J destroys my life every time I see his face. I call him "Life Destroyer." My brothers asked me of all titles why "Life Destroyer," and I tell them that I don't really know why.

:rofl: Yeah. That about sums him up. He's quite nightmarish. I at first thought he and Mr. Jay were married.
But someone told me the other day that Miss J is actually married with children. I don't believe it. Seriously. That would destory my life, being married to him.

[Soul Shackle]

I liked Michael Johns. :( No one is safe from the curse of being the first performer of the night.

Syesha should have gone last night... though every show until she goes, I'll be pulling for Kristy Lee Cooke to leave. She's just not on par with the others vocally and looks uncomfortable on stage 90% of the time.

[Bloody the Marro Stinger]

Well, Soul Shackle, you got your wish. Unfortunately, you had to get Brooke in the bottom two to do it. Still, Kristy has been in the bottom three pretty much every week, so it's about time she went.

[Soul Shackle]

Well, Soul Shackle, you got your wish. Unfortunately, you had to get Brooke in the bottom two to do it. Still, Kristy has been in the bottom three pretty much every week, so it's about time she went.

My girlfriend and I were thrilled. And not only did she finally go home, I guess someone IS immune to the first-performance-of-the-night curse. Archuleta is bullet-proof. He's my pick to win.

[ron3090]

Well, as a huge Broadway fan, especially Phantom, I was disgusted by many of these performances. Sysesha blew me away (in a good sense), and David Cook (Whom I usually dislike) was perhaps the best performer for Music of the Night. David A. will probably just get by with a popularity factor.

And Brooke? I usually like her, but tonight was her worst yet, and not because of the stop in the beginning. It was too strained, as Simon said.

[Sweetcurse]

Carly is gone, too bad.

[Soul Shackle]

Well, as a huge Broadway fan, especially Phantom, I was disgusted by many of these performances. Sysesha blew me away (in a good sense), and David Cook (Whom I usually dislike) was perhaps the best performer for Music of the Night. David A. will probably just get by with a popularity factor.

And Brooke? I usually like her, but tonight was her worst yet, and not because of the stop in the beginning. It was too strained, as Simon said.

Big Phantom fan here as well, and I didn't enjoy much of any of it. Cook was alright, as was Syesha. Brooke's performance had me ready to :bang: for real. Something just didn't mix well with the performers and the stage show atmosphere (ironically).

I will miss Carly, but I have the feeling we haven't seen the last of her. ;)

[Jandars_Hope]

Now Brooke's gone, i'm 100% rooting for David Cook!

[jbbnbsmith]

Well it looks like it will be the Battle of the Davids for the title of American Idol. then again, maybe I'll be surprised and it won't be Syesha who gets the boot tonight. I can't wait until 9:55 (that's when I'll tune in as I cannot stand to watch the rest of the results show.)

[dragonfire]

Lets go DAVID COOK! GIANT FAN SINCE DAY ONE

[Nadom]

Is anyone else as excited as I am that David Cook sang a Switchfoot song last night?:woot:

[Tiberius]

My wife was all excited about that. I think that is pretty cool to give some of the christian artists some play time.

[Nadom]

And he nailed it! It was a truly amazing night for him. Go team Cook!

[jbbnbsmith]

Well it looks like it will be the Battle of the Davids for the title of American Idol. then again, maybe I'll be surprised and it won't be Syesha who gets the boot tonight. I can't wait until 9:55 (that's when I'll tune in as I cannot stand to watch the rest of the results show.)
Well, no big surprise tonight. Next week will be interesting.

I a bit torn between the two Davids. Lil' Dave has a great voice and would no doubt sell a ton of CD's. Big Dave certainly can sing too, though he seems to struggle when he's not belting out the higher notes.

Hopefully the "song" that they both will sing won't be as lame as some have been in the past. I think "I Want to Be Inside your Heaven" is one of the worst songs I've ever heard.

[Soul Shackle]

This is definitely the finale that it should be. Any other two would have been incorrect, IMO. I'd have rather seen Michael Johns or Carly last till third instead of Syesha, but the Davids is the right final two.

[HSisforcoolkids]

I think the most talented made it to the finals. I actually like Cook's musical style more than little David's, but I think Cook is kind of weenie. Little David is also a weenie, but he doesn't try to cover it up with bravado and silly hair. Go little David.

[dragonfire]

How is David Cook a "weenie" Hes the exact opposite. Hes BAMF.

[Soul Shackle]

I'd rather Archuleta win, but have a feeling Cook will take it.

[Nadom]

That's funny... I'd rather Cook win, but have a feeling Archuleta will take it.

[Soul Shackle]

Trade ya. :p

[HSisforcoolkids]

How is David Cook a "weenie" Hes the exact opposite. Hes BAMF.

Well, for starters, none of the BAMFs I know or know of would be on American Idol.

[Soul Shackle]

Though I'd rather be a rich weenie than a broke BAMF. ;)

[Malechi]

I'd rather be the broke BAMF. I don't need no money for what I wanna do!

As for AI itself, with Syesha out I have no desire to watch. Although, I will admit to amazement that she was around as long as she was dodging the dreaded "bottom two/three" bullet for as long as she did! I am predicting that five years from now Syesha will be around much more than the two Davids ...

[Soul Shackle]

I think Cook will outlast everyone from this season regardless of the outcome.

[Malechi]

I think Cook will outlast everyone from this season regardless of the outcome.
Blegh. Perhaps in San Francisco and West Hollywood ...

[HSisforcoolkids]

I think Cook will outlast everyone from this season regardless of the outcome.
Blegh. Perhaps in San Francisco and West Hollywood ...
:rofl:

[dragonfire]

The top few. Heres where I see them in a few years.

David Cook: Hes a rocker. i see him releasing big CDs, and having a nice Career.
David A: The thing is, what would his CD be? He sings the same sappy gushy love songs while gasping for air. Once we are hearing his voice only, and not seeing his face, I cant see a long career.
Syeshia:Shes a good singer, but honestly, I see her going broadway. Its been forshadowed for ever. The broadway week was her best, and she has that kind of voice.
Jason: Hes a pot head. He will probably be like Bob Marley, minus the talented career. Hes not a bad singer, but he lacks modivation.

[Soul Shackle]

Agreed.
Sort of agreed.
Agreed.
Agreed.

:thumbsup:

[jbbnbsmith]

Cook wins. A bit of a surprise to me, actually, although he would have been my choice it I were to vote.

[Soul Shackle]

I wanted Archuleta to win, but Cook is a great singer, too.

[S1R_ART0R1US]

I'd vote for David just 'cause we have the same last name.

EDIT: The "Cook" David, not the "Archuleta" one :)

[Agent Minivann]

The top few. Heres where I see them in a few years.

David Cook: Hes a rocker. i see him releasing big CDs, and having a nice Career.
David A: The thing is, what would his CD be? He sings the same sappy gushy love songs while gasping for air. Once we are hearing his voice only, and not seeing his face, I cant see a long career.
Syeshia:Shes a good singer, but honestly, I see her going broadway. Its been forshadowed for ever. The broadway week was her best, and she has that kind of voice.
Jason: Hes a pot head. He will probably be like Bob Marley, minus the talented career. Hes not a bad singer, but he lacks modivation.
I think I agree with all of that, but I can see David Archuletta making it in the Clay Aiken, Josh Groban segment of the market(there is another one that is big right now that my wife could name, but I don't pay attention to them). There are plenty of women that are all over that type of music. If one of them would get a decent blues guitarist my wife might actually succeed in dragging me to a concert (ie there's no chance in hell).

[Soul Shackle]

So who is the new judge? Is she going to be on all year or only pre-Hollywood? Is she the replacement for Paula, since Paula is supposedly leaving after this year?

[HSisforcoolkids]

So who is the new judge? Is she going to be on all year or only pre-Hollywood? Is she the replacement for Paula, since Paula is supposedly leaving after this year?

Paula is leaving? Who will awkwardly clap their hands above their head when happy and critique performances that haven't happened yet when sad?

[Soul Shackle]

Okay, so my favorite as of now I probably Danny Gokey. I'm pretty surprised his friend didn't make it to the top 36. I also like Anoop, and yes, I'd like him even if he wasn't a UNC student. :p

I'm not sure I have a favorite girl as of yet, but I cannot stand that Tatiana chick. I might have to fast-forward through at least her interviews. lol