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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 11:16 pm
You ARE picky! But that's ok. You know what you want, right? Wonder if they'll keep you on that list for other weeks? How do you get on the list??? Grr. I cannot believe that the bottom three were who they were. BOO.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 11:24 pm
Simon says he would have saved Nadia and put Scott in bottom three.. when asked.. Jessica didn't expect to be in bottom three. Oh and that group song was horrendously painful.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 11:52 pm
LOL Seamonkey! If I'm going to take a day off from work to see an AI taping, then you can be sure that I'll be there to hear Simon's comments so that I can BOOOOOOO!!! him....LOL!! I'm not sure how they got my email addy, but it was a nice surprise. Apparently, I may receive another chance for tickets, so I'll be checking my home email from work every now and then to see if they ask me again. If I do get a chance to go, I'll make a sign from TVCH. What do you think I should write on my sign? Make is short and sweet 'cause I'm not the best sign maker.
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 11:57 pm
Carrie seems like a nice girl but I am sure she is overjoyed with tonights outcome. She was compared to Jessica as much as Bo was to Constantine. Now her number one competitor is out and she is left.
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Hobobabe
Member
03-18-2003
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:47 am
Egbok, I can give you a little insight on those Internet tickets. I was offered Internet tickets to last Wednesday's taping, which I accepted. Wednesday night turned out to be the "do-over" night. I was at the studio (they tape at CBS Television City, by the way) by 4:30 PM, with Internet "tickets" in hand, however, we were informed that we would only be seat fillers in the event that people with "hard tickets" did not show up. By 5:30 PM, we were told the studio was full. Now, they did offer, those of us who were in line early enough to receive wristbands, VIP tickets to a future WEDNESDAY night taping. I accepted. I was there tonight to see Jessica go home. I think it would be really hard to get into a regular Tuesday night taping (because of its popularity). The studio audience is filled with FOX people and their friends, family, etc. with additional seats reserved for friends/family of the competitors. I gained some insight on the issue of whether the singing sounds different in-person vs. on TV. Wow! Huge difference! I can't understand how the judges manage to hear anything. The live singing is so much louder than on TV. Plus, the super loud vocals were dwarfed by the even louder live in-studio band! When I listened back on TV at home, I thought, oh, so that was how Jessica sounded tonight. One more insight--ever wonder what they are really drinking in those Coke cups on the judges tables? It's water. Someone came out to the table to fill the cups before they introduced the judges. Simon and Paula's cups were filled with Perrier. Randy's was filled with Dasani.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:24 am
Fab, yeah I noticed that Carrie didnt shed a tear for Jessica, but I remember her bawling for Lindsey LOL. This time I think she was hiding a smile 
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Marebear
Member
09-27-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 4:38 am
Acck! I am sad Jessica was sent home. She was my favorite and has been the only one I have voted for this year. This reminds me so much of last year when my favorite, Jennifer Hudson, was voted out early on. I really didn't like Jessica's song choice on Tuesday, but hubby, who is a country fan, said she sounded as good as LeeAnn Rymes when singing it. I'll miss her in the show.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 4:48 am
I have to admit, I am buying into the Constantine charisma. I am saying this knowing full well that you all are going to call the phone company to get me disconnected! I was sad that Jessica was eliminated, I liked her. My picks for the bottom three would have been Nikko, Scott and Anwar with it pretty even over who would go. I like Anwar a lot but have not liked some of his song choices. I always wonder if the seating arrangement means something with regard to the number of votes received. If I were on AI I would refuse to sit in the second to last seat of the top row! 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:09 am
I like Constantine too, Alisons. It is Scott who is in my rifle site. Every week we watch Scott raise his head to the heavens in thanks for making it yet another round. He never glances at the person next to him much less holds their hand or hugs them. At this stage in the game the bonds are usually evident and you get a sense of family up there. Scott is just a large container who sings on key. He is odd and has NO charisma. I would love to see Scott, Anthony and Nikko go before Nadia but that is not going to happen.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 5:12 am
Well I for one thought Scott sounded beautiful Tuesday night and he was the only one I voted for. I still think it's between Scott and Bo for me, and I didn't like Bo's song that time. I love listening to Scott's voice, it does the same thing for me that Ruben's did. He really has soul and can hit all the notes, not just the big ones. I know a lot of you guys are hearing different, and some of you asked who is voting for him, and it's me, because I believe he is the best singer there.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:54 am
I voted for Scott 89 times last wk but didn't vote for anyone this wk. Nobody "grabbed" me this wk. Usually I don't vote until at least final 6 - but - Scott singing Phil Collins just took ahold of me for some reason. I am glad he stays safe.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 8:37 am
Hobobabe, thanks for your insight to the "free" tickets. I figured as much...LOL! I've got a possible contact for a future Tuesday taping but I'm not holding my breath. It would certainly be fun if I was given an opportunity.
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Crzndeb
Member
07-26-2004
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 8:38 am
As we complain about who got voted out and who should have been kicked, I wonder how many of the contestants are glad they got out? They've gotten their face time and are free to shop around now..and the tears aren't so much for leaving the competition, but leaving people you have become very close with....
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 8:52 am
I noticed that the rest of the contestants didn't seem to be overly sad to see Jessica go - they sure didn't rush over there with tears streaming down their faces like when Mikaleh left. Perhaps the "likeability" factor was an issue with her fellow contestants also. Jessica never really struck a chord with me - I thought she had a really nice voice but I never cared for either her "look" or her choice of clothes (how many times has she worn that pair of really tight ripped jeans?). I agree that there were others that IMO should have gone before her but oh well. I'm going to have to get on the phone and start voting for Nadia though. Although I'm not sure she will win it she is one of the few interesting people in this competition.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 9:26 am
Wow, this is what I love about this show. We all hear the same thing but it sounds differant to all of us. Personally I couldn't carry a note in a bucket and I pick my favorites by who I like to listen to. They could be off key, pitchy , whatever, I wouldn't know, I just know what I like. If I like the songs they sing, I like their personality and I like how it sounds to me then I am all for that person. On the other hand when I don't like a performer I can't for the life of me understand how anyone could. I just assume if I like it , then I am right and everyone else is wrong. lol That has to be the way it is, doesn't it, I could never be wrong.
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 9:34 am
They still have a contract though don't they Roxip - isn't that why contestants in the past that haven't produced anything right away -they are under AI Contract? Maybe I am wrong. I understand people saying Jessica didn't have the it factor but I still say this is a singing competition - vocals should be the only thing that matter and if that is the case she had some of the best pipes we have seen!!
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 9:37 am
Highlighter: What did Scott do tonight that so changed your opinion of him, Sassy? I didn't watch. I can't remember what played out but they were talking to him about Simon not thinking he should be here and the look he gave was just so cocky and he came across like he thought he was all that - he has had good performances but he has to know he got lucky after Tues horrid performance.
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 10:10 am
lol, Ll! I don't think Jessica was bad, but I don't think she would have been the winner either, so the order in which they vacate, to me, is irrelevant.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 10:42 am
That's true Halfunit, really doesn't matter, unless they finished in the top 3 I tend to forget them unless they were really bad and stayed longer than they should.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 11:02 am
I think they are all under contract until the end of the tour...or at least through the end of the run of the show. I don't think anyone but the #1 at the end is guaranteed a recording contract.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 11:28 am
Well, it's my fault Jessica went home. I thought she was safe because for sure she was better than half of the remaining contestants, so I didn't vote. I think she'll be alright with her singing career, we can't all be famous, right?
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Carlito
Member
03-26-2004
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 11:56 am
Hi all. I just wanted to share a few things that have had me going hmmmm for a while.Did it ever really dawn on anyone that this is a reality show competition and a lot of what we see is really staged and showbiz fake..such as the tears shed for contestants voted off...i watched Nadia last week and she was faking the sadness for Makela b/c it didnt start until she knew the cameraman was shooting her in the frame...same for Carrie and Jessica...also i don't think they are close at all...do you think Constantine and Bo are tight...knowing there can only be one...think not..why do you think the bottom 3 this week were 3 that always played to the camera the most when they were on..hmmmmm....Can't stand that. i think Scott is seen as the alternative to Reuben to some voters and thats why he's still there.... Nadia and Anwar are not gonna be there much longer b/c their novelty has worn itself out. Basically every week you can tell the contestants really don't like each other and their pretense is so staged. Hmmmmmm?
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:39 pm
Carlito, i agree, i always thought a lot of it was staged but i don't like to think of it that way because i wouldn't want to watch it if i entertained the idea too much.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:59 pm
I do think a lot of the tears we see from the contestants who stay, are tears of relief and stress over the elimination, not necessarily a sadness over who gets sent home. I see it as an involuntary reaction more than a playing to the camera.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 1:04 pm
I agree about the tears, but I also remember that these are very young people to whom tears still come easily. When do they move into a house together?
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 1:07 pm
I heard from several sources that, despite her show appearances, Mikalah was loved by everyone and was quite the young girl, very playful. Everyone was sorry to see her go, except for the audience, the fgirl could not sing. Some of the tears are for the people leaving, some are from stress, some are from relief and others are for the cameras. There were no tears for Jessica.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 1:16 pm
You cannot say that they don't have feelings for each other, you don't know them or the type of people they are. These are young people that although they may be competing, are living together. This causes some to become close to each other. Fine, you don't like certain people, but don't dare to speak for them or their emotions.
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 1:32 pm
I would imagine there are friendships forming. That would only be natural. It's the same in any situation...there are those people you like and those you don't. I suspect their situation is no different.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 1:38 pm
Roxip, they all have their own apartments this year. I agree that the tears are for any number of reasons. The stress is profound.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:22 pm
Maybe Carrie didn't cry because she suddenly realized that one by one all the females are are leaving. This has to be something the remaining girls are thinking about and that adds even more to their stress level.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 2:43 pm
I heard that Nikko and Bo were close because they were roomates for a while. I don't know who else roomed together.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 7:45 pm
Nadia was crying when she was hugging Jessica after her song. Scott put his arms around both of them in a group hug and kissed Jessica on top of the head. It made me go, 'Awwwww'. The only people that the camera really zeroed in on during Jessica's song were Carrie and Anwar. The other people might have been teary.
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Jennywa
Member
07-17-2003
| Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 12:47 am
American Idol News update! Week 1 Mario quits! Finds better deal? Week 2 Telephone error causes revote Week 3 Paula crashes and crashes? Week 4 Scott dodges the smoking gun Week 5 Nikko is exposed as Stevie Wonder's "love child" Week 6 Carrie caught taking lessons from Britney Spears Week 7 AI exposed as having major stock in cingular Week 8 Bo found to be a closet Barry Manilow fanactic Week 9 Insider leaks that one finalist is transexual Week 10 Lipsincing scandal! Week 11 AI breaks ratings records! Priceless!!!
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