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Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 6:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
At 12, I went to the bank, got a british pound sterling check so I could send it to london to join the British Bee Gees fan club. Barry Gibb was it for me. Message to you, I loved that song.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I am really hoping that they have saved some of our first time views of some of the contestants for next week in Hollywood. Because so far every time I have seen someone I enjoy in the city auditions, I ran to the top 24 spoiler list and they weren't there. :-(

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 11:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Naja, where is this top 24 spoiler of which you speak? tyia

Kittyab
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07-15-2005

Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittyab a private message Print Post    
I dont like the format this year. I thought last year we had 3 days a week of auditions and 2 hour nights? This season seems to lets fly through the auditions and get to hollywood week.

And Ellen will there for hollywood week. My dh wont turn on the TV if she is on it.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Denecee, MJ has the top 24 spoiler list on this page.


Everyone else, don't click if you don't want to know.
http://mjsbigblog.com/season-9-preview-top-2448.htm

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
I don't like the auditions, it is so painful to watch - JMO.

Been looking at the ratings and this year's auditions are the lowest since season 2 - The Grammy s beat Idol for the week for the first time. most people are not interested in this kind of thing, but I want to watch what happens next week when Ellen is on to see the kind of effect it has on the show.

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
I haven't watched any of the auditions yet and won't be watching the show at all this year. I didn't want to get sucked into the show knowing I'd be watching the Olympics during the competition.

I wonder how the Olympics will affect the ratings? Does anyone know if the ratings were down during the 2006 Winter Olympics?

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 8:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Ratings peaked at season 5 in 2005, they were down in 2006, but not by that much, also it was a weak season. The ratings have dropped again and again since then and frequently under NCIS.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, February 08, 2010 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I believe I heard this morning, however, that American Idol's rating toppled NCIS this past week.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I really liked the waitress who played guitar. I thought she was really special...and of course liked the guy whose parents had been in gangs - glad to see that he made it through. Some good auditions last night and some good quips from Ellen.

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 8:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
I liked Ellen as a judge. I thought she was very fair. It was the first time I've watched this season. Did they feature all of the favorites last night? No one really impressed me, but I do remember the waitress you mentioned, Roxip. She could be a contender.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
They seem to be handling it a little differently this season. Quite a few of the people that they profiled in the early auditions didn't make it through.

I enjoyed Ellen as well. So far she isn't making it all about herself, she seems genuinely interested and she is providing a fresh perspective. I like the idea of having someone judge who is in the entertainment business but not in the music side of it.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Right now the waitress is an early favorite of mine. I also like the guy who did the Paula Abdul song. I wasn't really impressed with the tiny little girl who sang C&W and played guitar...she was cute but I think she is more of a novelty than a serious contender. Oh, and that Casey guy is HOT! Even when he keeps his shirt on.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Disappointed that they sent the 16 year old and the hillbilly gal packing. Also surprised they kept in one guy who wasn't that great. There were at least 4 performances that gave me goosebumps they were so good, I'm pretty sure the waitress was one of them. The guy who did his version of Paula's song, and the rocker chick were amazing! Glad they got rid of skiblowski. Stupid of them to bring him to Hollywood in the first place. Yes, he can sing, but he's just too nutty for a real pro career.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I think my early pick is the tattoo girl with the guitar, Crystal Bowersox. She sang "Natural Woman" toward the end of last night's show.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I wonder if they profiled people who didn't make it through to try to stop the complaints of favouritism? It always did seem unfair for people who got to that first voting round and hadn't been featured. That's how some of the less able people have got through in the past.

I like that they let people sing with instruments, it really makes it clear who the musicians, as opposed to just singers, are. I think they'll fare well in later rounds, because they'll be more able to adapt songs to their own styles.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I was doing homework during the show, so, AI didn't get my full attention, but I did like Ellen.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Ellen was wonderful, funny, and fair.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I really don't think we could see whether Ellen was fair or not yet. They showed us a few edited comments. I don't think we'll know until the live voting shows, when they show it all unedited.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I thought the girl who did Natural Woman was awesome, but (and this is superficial I know) her yellow teeth were really off-putting.

The hillbilly girl really tanked her audition though. She just didn't have the experience to pull this kind of audition off. Perhaps she will grow in confidence next year and come back stronger.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
In a way it may be merciful that they didn't put her through. I don't think she could have handled it and it may have turned into a mess.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Tattoo girl was really good and the waitress confused me. I couldnt tell if she was trying to be Taylor Swift or herself. She needs to work on her identity

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 3:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Oh, and I liked the girl with the bleach blonde hair...she was really good too. I think her name is Lily Allen.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 5:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Naja, at least Ellen seemed fair in the edited clips. She didn't rip anyone a new one. Although she did go on about how creepy smedbowski was. LOL I agree, we'll know more once the live shows begin.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I can't believe the talent they got rid of last night! It looks like Simon was serious that if they forget the words they automatically go home. I thought a couple of them deserved another chance just because they were so good.