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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Friday, December 31, 2004 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Currently there are new clips on idolonfox.com that show the different judges commenting on AI4. Paula talks about the relationships between the judges, Simon talks about Simon and Randy talks about the new contestants.

While I can understand what Randy says is promotion, he just can't seem to stop insulting the previous winners. He said this is the best top 32 ever and that as good as last year was, none of the top 12 would have made the top 32 this year. He said it has more talent than the last 3 years combined. So what does this say about the exisitng winers, that they are not good enough to wipe the shoes of these top 32? The all just came out with albums, soundls like we shouldnt buy them because all these top 32 will be more successful.

All told, the hollywood episode should be very interesting this year. I guess we can be the judge if the talent is as good as he said, after all we do get a vote on it.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, December 31, 2004 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
they said the same thing about LAST yrs ppl!!!!!! what a crock!

Roppiepie
Member

05-06-2004

Friday, December 31, 2004 - 11:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree, Pamy. Would anyone watch it if they said the talent pool was the worst ever???

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Saturday, January 01, 2005 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
He's just slinging it for publicity. IMO last year's 32 were the weakest of them all. I can't stand the thought of watching another season like last year.

Wilsonatmd
Member

01-23-2001

Monday, January 03, 2005 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Per a USA TOday article, the format for this season has changed somewhat, especially in the semi-finals. The judges will only pick 24 for the semis (not 32), 12 male, 12 female. There will be three weeks of semis instead of five. The semifinal weeks will be formatted like this:

Monday-All remaining men perform
Tuesday-All remaining women perform
Wednesday-bottom 2 men and bottom 2 women are eliminated.

So to even reach the final 12, the semi-finalists will have to survive three votes. It also eliminates any chance of "rigging the groups"-no wildcards, and 6 men and 6 women make the final 12.

Crossfire
Member

08-07-2001

Monday, January 03, 2005 - 8:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, excellent, I was just dropping in to comment on the same article, I guess I'll just leave a link. There are a number of other subtle changes you might want to read about.

'Idol' will adjust its winning formula

Highlighter
Member

09-03-2003

Monday, January 03, 2005 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't read the article, just saw what Wilson wrote, but I'm not sure I like that selection process. Can you imagine having even *more* guys pushed into the finals? It was lame enough with the few that got through (jmho, of course :-). Now they are going to have to get a balanced final 24, instead of just picking The Best. Hmmmmmm.

Readonly
Member

04-16-2003

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
When does AI start? I don't know if I can sit through all of the horrible auditions. Last year was too much. I would much prefer to hear the good candidates they had to choose from, rather than the horrible ones.

The daughter of a woman I work with auditioned. She didn't make it through to California, but she did get to sing in front of Randy, Simon & Paula. I hope they show her in the selection process footage.

Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I would rather see less of the bad singers and more of the good ones.

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Starts on 1/18.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I find the show after show with horrible singers gets very tiresome after a while.

It can be funny in small doses but they show far too much of that and not enough of the better quality.

Denecee
Member

09-05-2002

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love the bad singers! They make me laugh but I do feel sorry for the ones that really think they can sing.

Idolworship
Member

05-07-2003

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Umm, have they changed hosts? I've not seen Ryan, in the ads, but have seen another dude, standing with the "judges." 'Sure hope not, 'cause Ryan has a really good way with the contestants, and can really throw it back, at Simon.

Idolworship
Member

05-07-2003

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 8:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whew! He'll be there:-)

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 5:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Denecee-Isn't that all of them?

Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
anyone else catch Ryan on Ellen this morning? He said something about 10 weeks (or shows) of auditions. Can anyone clarify?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I heard the results shows won't start til Feb, so makes sense.

Zachsmom
Moderator

07-13-2000

Monday, January 17, 2005 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
NEW YEAR! NEW SEASON! NEW TWIST!

American Idol is changing things up in the new year! This season, instead of 36 finalists. at the end of the Hollywood round, the judges will select 12 male and 12 female singers. Then in the semi-finals, one group will perform on Monday and the other on Tuesday, with voting on both nights. On Wednesday, two singers from each group will be eliminated until we have our finalists -- 6 males and 6 females! What does that mean exactly? Now your favorite singers will be seen every week until we've crowned our fourth American Idol! This season promises to be the best one yet so hold onto your hats and get ready for another wild ride

American Idol

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tonight is the 2 hour premier! Yay!!

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Can't wait!

Zachsmom
Moderator

07-13-2000

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is anyone else..really really REALLY excited about tonight?

I don't watch any other TV programs, except Big Brother, so I am just giddy with anticipation!!!

Llkoolaid
Member

08-01-2001

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am Zachsmom, I love this show.

Herckleperckle
Member

11-20-2003

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You know if I am taking a nap today in anticipation of staying awake for it, that I sure am, too!!

Lexie_girl
Member

07-30-2004

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm so psyched!!!!



Mak1
Member

08-12-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YES!!!

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Since AI is only once a year, like Big Brother, I find myself doing the big countdown and am REALLY looking forward to Idol!

... BTW, 6 months or so to BB!

Jeep
Member

10-17-2001

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm really looking forward to AI tonight, too. Finally something on TV I like!

Hobbs
Member

08-05-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 1:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ya know, I just can't get excited yet. And with no Puttergirl Pole, I don't think I'm going to watch. Maybe when they get to Hollywood.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 5:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can watch the first hour,but I'm going to watch TAR instead during hour two(even though I don't give a rip who wins).

I have a vcr but I still can't record and watch 2 separate shows simultaneously :-(

Crossfire
Member

08-07-2001

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 5:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm watching it now. Seems one of my zillions of channels took pity on me, and is running AI and TAR sequentially.

Sadiesmom
Member

03-13-2002

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, if you believe what Randy says, this year they have more talent than the past 3 years combined. But since there is a leak on who made it to the top 24, there are several people who were rejected in years 2 and 3. Leaving us to wonder how people who were not as good as the previous 32 + 32 can now be better than all of them. Good times.