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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 8:48 am
He was on Regis and Kelly. Said it was like when you start dating someone, you are first really excited but then realize the relationship isn't going to work so you break up.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 10:28 am
Maybe they were putting pressure on him to change his style or the songs that he sings and he didn't want to be forced to be someone that he wasn't. Also, you know during this phase they throw them in the house together and basically control every waking moment of their life. Maybe he already saw that he couldn't handle that.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 10:46 am
You'd think by the fourth season they'd realize it isn't all fun and games.. I'd think that when they have the huge cattle calls, or maybe when it is down to hundreds not thousands at each place they would bring in past finalists to answer questions about what committment is involved. This would give some others a chance at the TV time and such. But of course I guess if you are all about yourself, others don't factor in. The producers must want Nikko (and his famous father) involved or they wouldn't bring anyone else in. Also ironic that this was the year they felt they had to restructure the preliminaries to protect the male singers and make sure that they went into finals in equal numbers.. and this is the year when IMO, the males have the heavier talent so the structure probably protected females and then they have one of the males quit! Anyway they are marching forward with equal numbers and even replaced a hat wearer with another hat wearer <groan> ETA: but of course despite everything, if he really got to this point and knew it wasn't for him, still better to quit now, I suppose.
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:03 am
Didn't they bring in George at the last minute last year? I think they really want to start out with 12 so as not to mess up the number of shows. It only makes sense if a contestant pulls out at this point to replace him/her with the next one. I liked Mario and thought he had a good chance of making it (and who cares about sexual preference - look at RJ in the first season - he went very far and he definitely came across as not quite heterosexual) far in the competition. But now Nikko will see if he can pull in more votes. Can't wait to see the show! And I wish Mario great success. I liked him from his early appearances and seemed to truly be a nice young man.
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Rabbit
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08-12-2001
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:15 am
I am pretty sure George Huff was brought in as a replacement for Donnie who was kicked out right before last years final 12. I think it was easier to bring someone else in then change the schedule and format. There is no way that Fox or AI would shorten the season of a top-rated show. Also Nikko was the obvious choice to bring back over Travis based on votes or talent regardless of who their respective fathers are.
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Maris
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03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:19 am
I think we may see this happen more and more. As future contestants see the runners up and people in the top 12 make it without the restraints of an AI contract, they will look to get into the competition not necessarily to win but to get the exposure. It seems that is what happened here, Mario wasnt in it to win it but to get the face time. I hope if it is the case that AI makes provisions for it in the next seasons AI or we will have more and more contestants a) try to just get the face time and b) not care if they win or not. That would take away from the whole thing.
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Maris
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03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:44 am
Why did Mario Vazquez quit 'Idol'? Fans abuzz over possibilities Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Posted: 9:06 AM EST (1406 GMT) NEW YORK (AP) -- It's personal. That's what Mario Vazquez is insisting about his decision to drop out of Fox's "American Idol" talent search. Fans were buzzing Monday about why such a popular contender would forfeit "Idol" fame. "My gut and intuition told me it wasn't time to do this," Vazquez told The Associated Press. "I had to focus on some personal areas in my life with the little bit of privacy that I have." The New Yorker's own mother, Ada, didn't know about his decision until a local TV reporter showed up at her doorstep. "I do not know," she told Fox 5 News. "I heard it from your mouth so I do not know what's happening. I feel horrible about it." Fans felt just as bad. Messages on the official "Idol" Web site ranged from "Post here if you will miss Mario" to "Mario Vazquez Fans UNITE!" Working together, many attempted to piece together the puzzle on why such a promising contestant would call it quits. Here are three theories -- realistic and ridiculous -- that fans conceived, and here's what he told the AP in a telephone interview Monday: 1. He didn't want the "American Idol" contract. Sure, the winner of "Idol" receives a heaping helping of media attention, but they also are beholden to a record deal with the show's executive producer that many in the industry call restrictive. So maybe Vazquez saw a loophole, some fans posted. Vazquez: "In all honesty, I'm not able to talk about contracts. ... It's nothing with 'American Idol' in particular, it's just things I really need to take care of in my life." 2. He's got a skeleton in his closet. Contestants have been dismissed from previous "Idol" editions. One was arrested, some failed to disclose arrest records and one posed for an adult Web site. Could Vazquez be hiding something just as detrimental, or even more personal, and decided to bow out before it was found out? Vazquez: "Crazy." And, for the record, "Everything is fine with my health." 3. He's going to testify in the Michael Jackson case. OK, it's a stretch. But Vazquez does have a connection to the Gloved One. The crooner sang backup on "Whatever Happens," a track from Jackson's 2001 "Invincible" album. In a questionnaire on the "Idol" Web site, Vazquez called the experience his "proudest moment in life so far." However, Vazquez wasn't listed as a possible witness for either the defense or prosecution in Jackson's molestation trial. And Vazquez is back in New York while the trial is continuing in California. Vazquez: "Crazy, that's how it goes," he said, singing the answer. "No, I'm not. It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend. It's unfortunate what's happening with that." Despite all the hubbub, Vazquez was sticking to his story -- and to his dreams of music stardom. "I don't think it's by any means an end to my career," he said. "It's just things you need to take care of in life .... I will always be singing. This won't be the last you hear of Mario Vazquez." Stay tuned. link
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 12:04 pm
OMG Maris reads the NY Post????? Can't be LOL
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 12:23 pm
No I got it from CNN, lol. Tell me that CNN plagarized from the Post -- Looks to me like American Idol got hustled good and proper by Mr. Mario.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:16 pm
Posted on Tue, Mar. 15, 2005 'American Idol' quitter doing Letterman Associated Press NEW YORK - Although his No. 1 reason to fans and the media has been "it's personal," Mario Vazquez may reveal his top 10 reasons for withdrawing from Fox's "American Idol" on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" - or at least poke fun at the uproar. According to CBS, Vasquez will present the "Top Ten List" during Tuesday's episode. The list, a silly roundup of current affairs jabs, has become synonymous with Letterman. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/11142159.htm
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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:16 pm
At least Mario is keep busy! 'American Idol' Quitter Doing Letterman Tue Mar 15, 2:05 PM ET AP / Yahoo Although his No. 1 reason to fans and the media has been "it's personal," Mario Vazquez may reveal his top 10 reasons for withdrawing from Fox's "American Idol" on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" or at least poke fun at the uproar. According to CBS, Vasquez will present the "Top Ten List" during Tuesday's episode. The list, a silly roundup of current affairs jabs, has become synonymous with Letterman. Recent lists include "Top Ten Messages Left on Paris Hilton's Cell Phone" and "Top Ten Secrets to Winning the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show." CBS didn't reveal what list Vazquez would present or if he'd sing it. Vazquez's true intentions behind dropping out of the talent competition have been shrouded in "Idol" rumors. Internet speculation has ranged from contract disputes to skeletons in his closet. In a telephone interview with The Associated Press Monday, Vazquez said, "It's nothing with `American Idol' in particular, it's just things I really need to take care of in my life."
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:17 pm
Maris, great minds... 
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:17 pm
Lol Bonza, Looks like the personal priority was a better career. Actually I am kind of finding it funny that the folks over at AI obviously didnt tighten their contracts up enough that this guy could get out of the competition so easily. They got taken, I am dying to see what Simon says if anything tonight.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:26 pm
looks to me that mario is getting more press than if he had won american idol! maybe someone made that suggestion to him. he's definitely working it!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:41 pm
Yep Landi, an interesting quote from the brother said that mario told him it wasnt like anyone died but he couldnt talk about it and it was all very good. That tells me this guy walked from the competition for a better deal which is great for him but it is bad for the show. Next year, unless they close that loophole we will end up with a final 4 of people who couldnt get a better gig.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:41 pm
On Good Day, LA today they kept showing the clip of Mario's mom saying "Ay, Dios mio!" when she found out Mario had dropped out. She has a VERY thick accent and she was like an actress you wouldn't hire to play a Puerto Rican New Yorker because she was so exaggerated. It was very funny. I also heard they taped tonight's show last night. They mention that Mario had decided to leave for personal reasons, yadda yadda. Nothing new. And that Beaux and Nadia are very good on tonight's show.
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:48 pm
I wonder if Nikko will repeat "Georgia" with so little time to prepare a song?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:51 pm
But iffin they taped it LAST night - then how can they call it a "LIVE" show???
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:56 pm
The magic of television, Lexie!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:59 pm
Well that bites!!!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 2:04 pm
I thought that dress rehearsal was last night. Who is iffin?
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 2:06 pm
I think they only call the eviction show, a LIVE show Lexie. The actual performance shows have always been taped the day before, I think.
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 2:10 pm
Mer Iffin, famous producer and talk show host. You surely remember the Mer Iffin Sho. I know, don't call you Shirley.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 2:14 pm
It was taped last night. There is an article on some board listing the songs they sang. You are not allowed to post a link to another board on FORT so I have no idea where to find it. A person who was there gave information on the judges comments and who was pretty bad. Apparently Nikko took 4 takes to get the song right. Understandable, he had only hours to prepare.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 2:15 pm
LOL! Rabbit.
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