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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 8:38 am
I'm not really sure I'm getting the whole Jason Castro thing, either. I WANT to like him, but for me, his voice is just weak. He has a LOT of fans, though. He is definitely charming, but...I never understood what the judges saw/heard in Hallelujah, but then again, it is a song I'm unfamiliar with, so maybe that is why I didn't "get it." I agree that Amanda wouldn't have lasted much longer, but I really would have preferred that she make the tour instead of Kristi. Ugh. Do you think Carly was in the Bottom 3 because people just assumed she was safe, or does she just not have many fans?
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 8:39 am
Love Elliott, still not a Fantasia fan, her voice is like nails on a chalkboard, but LOVE elliot. Still on the Brook/Carly fan wagon.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:04 am
I think Jason Castro would be a good second or third member of a boy band. Like a Lance Bass from N'Sync or Howie from the Backstreet boys. He's got an OK voice, but he can connect with his fans on the stage. Simon's radio comment was spot on. After 5 weeks of having to mute my TV and fast forward, I can finally just watch the show. I like everyone else.
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Mush
Member
09-09-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:08 am
I'm finally getting a chance to watch the show, and I hate all of the sparkly stuff they've been putting on the girls -- Kelly Pickler looks like she was dipped in it. It just reminds me of 11-year-old girls back in the 80's. I'm way past the sparkly age -- is it really the style these days?
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Shocker76
Member
05-24-2007
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:41 am
I think this was the wake-up call for Carly's fans. She has the best voice of the girls, but needs more personality. Brooke has her beat by a mile there. Who is everyone predicting to go off next week? Kristi Lee seems to have nine lives, but is using them all. I'm betting this will be her last week.
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 10:29 am
I'm HOPING this will be her last week...I think she is just way out of her league. And her comment to Simon the other night...ay yi yi...
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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 12:55 pm
Mush, what about the sparkles on Paula's jacket the other night?!
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Mush
Member
09-09-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 4:20 pm
Paula's sparkly jacket made my eyes hurt, Hobbs! I'm suprised that she didn't have sparkles on her hair, face and chest to complete the look.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Well, when Carly landed in the bottom three last night, I reminded DH that Kelly Clarkson (or was it Clay Aiken?) was also in the bottom three once. It's just a wake-up call to her fans that they need to vote more. I'm sure Kristy Lee Cook will go next week. I'm glad Amanda went this week. She's a one-trick pony. All her songs sound the same--and you can't understand any of the words! This is going to be a tough season, cause there really are a lot of talented people this year. Usually it's two or three goods ones and a bunch of mediocre singers, but this year, I like nearly everyone (except KLC, girl's got to go!). 
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 5:50 pm
I think Fanstasia ended up in the bottom three once, too! I think it was the week all three divas were in the bottom three, Latoya, Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia, and they put sweet George Huff on the spot, remember? Anyhoo...I don't think I have heard of one person that thinks Kristy Lee Cook is a good singer, so who in heck is voting for her? I would like to say I'm sure she will go next week...but I said LAST week that I was sure she would go THIS week. So......
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 6:27 pm
I like Kristy Lee. I'm glad she gets a chance to sing something other than a Beatles song next week. Hope she lasts until country week. Anyone know what next weeks theme is?
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 9:35 pm
This article talks about next week's theme, but I'm not sure if they're joking or it's in some code I don't understand. I think they're saying next week's these is the iTunes top 100! http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php/?p=25087&cat=39
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 5:15 am
I read that next week's theme is songs from the year they were born. I don't have time to find the link right now, but it is reported on mjsbigblog.com.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 6:50 am
I wouldn't say that Kristi Lee can't sing, but she seems to have very little stage presence. Being a "star" isn't as much about talent as it is about charisma, and she seems not to be able to put together a good performance that sucks you into it...like Simon said...wallpaper. While Jason Castro has tons of it, as does Michael Johns.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 7:17 am
Michael Johns is HOT!
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 7:31 am
Neither Kelly Clarkson nor Carrie Underwood were ever in the bottom of their respective seasons. I think Carly is ok, but I don't agree with Simon's opinion of her and Kelly. (Comparing them or saying she could give Kelly a run for her money) Of course, I am a little biased when it comes to Kelly, though. I think she could outsing any given Idol. JMHO, of course.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 11:16 am
I think Carly has "it" a lot more than Brooke. Don't get me wrong -- I think Brooke is sweet and charming, but she has not wowed me yet with any of her performances. She is bright and personable but I never see her having any "shades of dark" to bring something more to her performances. But I am certainly prepared to be amazed. I still think Ramiele is way out of her league. She may slide through for another couple of weeks -- and if she pulls out a great performance like a few weeks ago she might even get further -- but right now she's struggling.
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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 1:32 pm
Ramiele vs. Kristy for next weeks eviction.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 4:23 pm
I think Chikezie will be in there as well. The Dial Idol numbers always have those 3 close together, so the difference may come down to text votes (which Dial Idol can not measure). Kristy will pick up the Vote For The Worst votes now that Amanda is gone. VFTW doesn't always save the person, but it will give Kristy some extra votes going forward.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 5:01 pm
Jason was on TMZ last night, as the cams followed him as he was heading back to his apartment. The cams totally focused on him, and it was only at the end that you realized another Idol contestant was with him... Ramiele. I haven't watched this week's performances or results show yet, but... I can't believe Kristy Lee is still there!!!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 5:57 pm
I absolutely don't get the Carly love. Her tattoos are a total turnoff - I find myself staring at her arm instead of paying attention to her singing. Her tats are way too distracting. And her husband's left side of his face is completely tattooed? No way can I look at that for the reason of the season. I'm definitely on the Brooke Love Bandwagon. And Michael Johns? He's freaking hot!!!
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 6:07 pm
By listening to the singing and not staring at the TV screen, you will hear who can sing. Their appearance would be secondary. I purposely don't 'watch' the show, rather I 'listen' to the singing. If the tattoos were covered up, or the TV show were a radio show instead, the contestant's voices could be heard for what they really are.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, March 21, 2008 - 7:28 pm
The whole point is that it is more a concert show than purely a singing show. When you go to see someone sing in concert, you look at the entire performance. Having said that, I really like Carly. I think she is great and I have no problem looking at her at all! My other two favorites are Brooke and Michael Johns. I love the way Brooke emotes when she sings. Maybe it's just since she sang "You're so Vain" (one of my favorite songs) but she reminds me so much of Carly Simon. Oh and I like David C. as well. I love the way he changes up the songs. This is a great season.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 5:48 am
Jimmer, I also love Carly Simon's music. I've been a Brooke fan since Day One. Brooke has the whole Carly Simon/Carole King thing going on.
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Justmom2
Member
03-15-2008
| Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 6:18 am
I love Carly's voice, but I agree the tattoos are a distraction..I don't know what the age range is for the show or for voting, but I think the older age group would be turned off by them, and she suffers because of it.
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