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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 7:31 pm
Thanks for posting that Naja 
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 1:56 pm
Is anybody else losing interest in Idol? After this lackluster season, and with the departure of the only person worth watching (although this year I've felt like he was phoning it in), I'm kind of looking forward to having some free time the next time Idol airs!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 2:54 pm
I'm waiting to see if Crystal wins. I really suspect it'll be like Kris/Adam last year, with Lee/Crystal in F2. And Lee winning as he's more meek and mild. But I've thought, for the most part, this season was a bust. Some of the least charismatic contestants ever. Who was the only person worth watching, in your opinion, Roxi?
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 2:57 pm
LOL...SIMON! No matter what he was always worth watching. His expressions, his biting critiques...in year's past he has been prime watching. This year he just looks bored.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 4:54 pm
LOL!! Impending departure! Now I get it! And yes, I've gotten the feeling he's bored this year. But I think it's partly cuz the contestants ARE boring!!!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 7:07 pm
I hope that all the winners come back for Simon's final episode. It would be so nice to see Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, and the others there.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, May 07, 2010 - 2:08 am
I was never a Simon fan, I thought he was very manipulative and is more interested in the shallow end of music. When he seemed to disagree with the producers, it was like a show long pout. I suppose it could be amusing and the current staff of judges make him look like agenius. Still, the show is boring because the show is now about the judges and not the idols and because the producers stacked the cast with weak guys and girls who had never problems. It was very poor casting.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 11:49 am
This week's theme is Songs from the Movies, and for the most part the list is terrible. Then they expanded it to be less full of 80s cheese, added some Eminem etc I think. This is also duet week. Jamie Foxx mentors. Should be lots of trainwreck fun! Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes A Whole New World – Brad Kane & Lea Salonga Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do) – Christopher Cross Beauty and the Beast – Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Can I Have This Dance – Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron & the Cast of HS Musical Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John & London Community Gospel Choir Can’t Fight the Moonlight – LeAnn Rimes Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Evergreen – Barbra Streisand Eye of the Tiger – Survivor Falling Slowly – Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova Flashdance (What a Feeling) – Irene Cara Footloose – Kenny Loggins Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr. Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky) – Bill Conti Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman – Bryan Adams I Believe I Can Fl – R. Kelly I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston I’m Alright (Theme from Caddyshack) – Kenny Loggins Into the West – Howard Shore and Annie Lennox Iris – Goo Goo Dolls It Might Be You (from Tootsie) – Stephen Bishop Jai Ho – A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah et al Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley Kiss From a Rose – Seal Let the Riverrun – Carly Simon Live and Let Die – Wings Lose Yourself – Eminem Moon River (from Moon River) – Audrey Hepburn & Henry Mancini Mrs Robinson – Simon & Garfunkle My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion One Night Only – Jennifer Hudson, Deena Jones & The Dreams Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland Purple Rain – Prince & the Revolution Separate Lives – Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Superfly – Curtis Mayfield Take My Breath Away (Love Theme from Top Gun) – Berlin Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) – Tina Turner Will You Be There – Michael Jackson You’ll Be in My Heart – Glenn Close & Phil Collins
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 12:29 pm
Bet ya one of them does "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman," and one does "Kiss From a Rose." I'd love to see Crystal try one of the powerful ones.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 12:31 pm
Considering the rumors are that the contestants are also doing 'duets' this week, I'm leaning toward those in the above list.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 1:15 pm
There is a really good and thorough Survey up at the official American Idol site. It'll take a few minutes of your time but I'd say it's worth doing. They ask specific things about judges and mentors and song choice etc.. The link is on this page, just to the right of the idol video. It's called "Take the Idol Survey": http://www.americanidol.com/
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Kmm
Member
10-07-2005
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 1:45 pm
Wow...that is some survey...I'm thinking Simon may not be the only judge not there next season...
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 3:21 pm
They're definitely making sure they know what the public want! I don't mind Randy, but I found myself rating him lower than Kara when asked direct questions about it. I hope enough people like Ellen! I also said less Ryan.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 4:07 pm
David Hasselhoff (the Hoff) appears to be available. Maybe they're gunning for him as Simon's replacement. 
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Aurora
Member
11-24-2006
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 4:26 pm
I gave Ellen the best rating too. And Ryan got thumps down in all categories.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 5:07 pm
I had to go vote for Ryan. Love me some Ryan. 
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, May 10, 2010 - 5:47 pm
I gave Ellen, Kara and Ryan pretty good scores. I like Randy, but I wouldn't miss him if he left. I also voted that I miss Paula. ... and I also voted that I wanted to see less of the "behind the scenes" crap with the contestants. They could cut out all of that crap and we wouldn't have two hour shows in the beginning of the season. I don't want to see the contestants' baby pictures.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:02 am
Kara got the worst scores from me. I just can't take her rambling. I'll tell ya, you don't really realize how little sense someone makes until you try to type it out and then read what you are typing. I also made it known in the poll that I don't like having 4 judges. I like the behind the scenes things. I think they were talking about the times we saw them go back to the green room after their performance. Remember how upset Siobhan was after the judges ripped her apart? I like seeing that stuff.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:19 am
Please tell me they won't put Hasselhoff on the panel of judges. He's not qualified musically, anyway.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 6:09 am
I like Ryan a lot. But I think it would be good for him to be less of a focal point in this show. Kara -- I gave her some poor reviews. I don't like her pontificating and fawning over Simon. (I think she tries to be Paula... but she doesn't do it well) I like having the guest judges in the beginning. Would like to see less of the jokesters trying to get on air, and more serious contestants trying out. I like the behind the scenes...literally behind the scenes, But fewer baby pictures. I liked most of the mentors... but really liked Adam and Harry!!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 6:49 am
Naja, I don't mind seeing what goes on behind the scenes after their performances, or what goes on when they meet with the weekly mentor - I have a problem with all the BS they show about the contestants growing up - especially when it is a two hour show that still manages to run over.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 9:24 am
I haven't taken the survey, but would like them to get the rights to more contemporary songs (and more songs in general) and the contestants have more artistic freedom. Apparently Big Mike was doing more Gnarls Barkley-type stuff before the show--that sounds cool, I would like to see that. These "theme weeks" are so dated and awful, no wonder they are losing viewers left and right. Ghostbusters on the movie song list--really? Are they insane? 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 2:52 pm
Yeah Kara obviously knows what she's talking about--she's really successful as a songwriter--but does she add to the show? I don't think so. I don't really think Randy does either, and he's also an expert. So when they asked to rank the judges, I let that be known. I lied and pretended I like Ellen on the show, but the truth is that I don't. To me, she adds little...a couple jokes here and there, but she's really nothing you couldn't get from a hundred thousand people. I said no to the behind the scenes stuff, not because I think it'd be boring, but because I think the show/contestants would use it to garner sympathy or settle vendettas against contestants the producers want to present unfavorably. I'd prefer the show be more about the music even though I think, with the exception of Crystal, the music is really doubleplus ungood this season. [I watch youtube clips and that's about it this season. Simon seems to have checked out and the show is generally low energy this season IMO, starting with the talent]
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 4:34 pm
I gave Ellen the worst review (I don't think she adds a thing as a judge), followed by Kara. I was pretty much indifferent towards Randy, although I think he's definitely qualified to be a judge (unlike Ellen). I said no to the behind the scenes stuff, too. I hate the backstories of the contestants with big giant sob stories (my daddy died when I was 2) and think they are unfair. I rated this years' contestants as mostly boring and untalented. And asked for more contemporary theme nights. Oh and I said I hated Miley Cyrus and Joe Jonas as mentors! I found it interesting that they were asking so many questions, and so many that were leading. They've obviously gotten some feedback about Ellen's ability and qualifications as a judge. Don't get me wrong, I love Ellen. Just not as a judge on American Idol.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 4:51 pm
Didn't they ask the same questions about all judges? I was asked about everyone but Simon... maybe because I gave Simon the highest rating on the question before.
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