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Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 1:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
The boys will be performing tonight, not the girls, because Crystal has a medical issue that would have prevented her from singing.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Well that's interesting.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Just saw they flipped the show. I think this shows how paniced they are about the lack of true talent this year. They NEED Crystal enough to do such an extreme change. Kinda sad/scary in a way. But that said I'm glad they did it.

Sure hope she's ok for the rest of the comp. They said it was complications from diabetes, which can cover a wide range of problems and severitites.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That's interesting that they flipped it. I'm not sure what could have happened to her that would prevent her from going on. I guess she could have had a low blood sugar problem or got the flu and become dehydrated.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, I think it depends on how severe her diabetes are. It's one of those illnesses that some folks can live with with hardly any problems, but some have some massive complications. A friend of mine ended up legally blind from her diabetes, and over the years had some serious complications and problems stabalizing her sugar.

I'm no big expert on this, but know just enough to know it could be minor or could be a lot more serious. Since it sounds like she will be fine for certain tomorrow then hopefully this is in the minor catagory (fingers crossed).

That said, I still say for Idol to flip shows like this for one person at this stage shows the problem with the lack of talent, and their justified fear of losing one of the true talents on there!

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
If she's been in a new place with a new routine with all the practicing I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was her sugar being out of whack. Type 1 is difficult enough to control as it is, unless you have a very regular routine.

Yes Jimmer, and if there was flu going round she could have been hit very hard. Hope she's ok for tomorrow.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I hope Crystal is OK.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
My guess is that she is a Type I diabetic and had a seizure last night. (I am a type 2 diabetic). Sometime Type 1s have seizures in the middle of the night if their blood sugar gets too low. It makes you feel like someone beat you up, terrible headache, etc. That is the only thing that I can think of that would be correctable in a day.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Sorry for the double post - hopefully the moderator can delete. Also, wanted to clarify - Type 2s can have seizures too, but it is much more common in Type 1s because they are more sensitive to insulin.

<Removed it for you - jr>

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 6:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I agree with Kara and Simon tonight about Casey. He wasn't that good tonight. I love that song and he didn't really do it well.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Wow, Alex Lambert sounded like a star tonight! I can't believe how much better than last week. Unbelievable. The judges totally agree, even Simon. (I'm watching about 20 minutes behind). Ellen made the comment about a putting a banana in a paper bag and it ripens faster...LOL

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Just for short (and I mean short) as to what has happened so far before my two posts above...

Judges liked Big Mike tonight (Randy gave him a standing O)
Judges didn't like John tonight at all. Forgettable performance.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Todrick is singing a Tina Turner song "What's Love Got to Do With It".

Randy is kinda aggravated that he changes great songs too much.

Ellen doesn't think this song helped him but likes him.

Kara is literally blabbering.

Simon says "Move but don't sing. This is not working out for you". Theme park singer.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Jermaine is singing Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."

Randy says better than last week, but not a great performance.


Ellen says she loves his style, but didn't work for her.

Kara says he does too much, pull back and look and look at meaning....feels forced and trying to show every voice trick.

Simon says frustrated and disappointed. He waters down the songs. He makes it lose its importance.

Justfun
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11-08-2005

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justfun a private message Print Post    
imo - guys are better overall, but still not great. I really liked Big Mike.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Andrew is singing James Morrison's "You Give Me Something".

Randy says Dawg, wasn't the vibe for you and pitchey

Ellen says she liked it a lot. Huge fan, may get his name tattooed on her neck..LOL

Kara says going down since his Paula song. He played it too safe. Need a surprise.

Simon says frustrating, chose wrong song for 2 weeks, was just OK, disappointed.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Aaron is singing Temptations' "My Girl".

Randy says first half brilliant, second half strange, 200% better than last week, nice one.

Ellen says says song was forgettable, he did a lot with it and showed he can sing, wishes he chose a different song, but he has a great voice.

Kara says she liked it, likes him, consistent, likes him again..LOL

Simon says didn't like the song, all over the place, went backwards. He has to work out what kind of artist he wants to be. He was too old fashioned.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Tim Urban is singing Matt Nathanson's "Come on Get High".

Randy says didn't get it...Karaoke. Nothing special.

Ellen says he should act. He should be on Glee. No charisma or stage presence, but if he could act, then he could have it made.

Kara says likes the song choice, but didn't make it his own. He looks the part but it's not there. It could be there. Wants to see him next week.

Simon says it was a marked improvement! Disagrees with the others and said he listened to last week's criticism and was more relevant tonight than a lot of the other singers who were karaoke. Impressed!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Lee is singing Hinder's "Lips of an Angel".


Randy says bold move, couple pitch problems, but liked it.

Ellen says passion, intensity, great performance. Great.

Kara says big improvement from last week. Can hear him on the radio. Very commercial, good job.

Simon says raise your shoulders, you are head and shoulders above the rest right now, undoubtedly the best singer but you look terrified. Waiting for you to lose your nerves. You may be the one to beat

(personal note: I think Lee is pretty sexy and he is right now my fav!)


show over

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
Well, I think my Idol experience tonight bout sums it up. One of the best naps I've had in eons! Every few singers I'd wake up, listen for a few seconds, think "bad karaoke" and nod back off. LOL sad but very true! This is the best they could find in all of America??!!!

Alisons, you may very well be right, since the article I first read said that Crystal does have Type 1 diabetes. Like I said I'm sure no expert. I find her the most interesting singer in the comp by FAR so I'm relieved they worked out a way for her to appear. And like I said early on, the fact they swapped days is such a major move for one contestant I think they know how important she is too!

Well now I'm well rested, wide awake...need to go find something to entertain myself with!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I thought it was a fun show tonight. I finally found my favorite :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm not gonna bother to watch tonight (I'd rather watch Lost). But it sure does sound like the judges were all over the place with what they thought of the singers. Doesn't sound like much consensus there at all.

Still not getting Ellen. If someone has no charisma, how is that person gonna "have it made" as an actor?

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 9:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I don't get Ellen either. And, I'm a fan, I love Ellen. I'm not liking her much on Idol, so far.

I recorded it (watched the first hour), watched Lost, and just finished watching the 2nd half of AI. I love recording it since it seems like it's 50% commercials and I can zip right past them.

I thought the boys were pretty bad, with a few exceptions. Nothing outstanding, either.

I did really love Alex Lambert, too. He really improved from last week.

Ok, Naja. Who is your favorite? Inquiring minds wanna know!

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Costa, I think Ellen was telling Tim that if he's not a naturally charismatic guy, he should ACT to put that across.

Not a great show tonite. I bet Todrick and Aaron will go home.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 10:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I like Ellen's critiques, I think she looks at the performers from a different angle from the others, like she sees how likeable they are as a performer, whereas the others see more of the technical/sellable side.

I loved Mike and Alex. I'm only half way but so far they're my favourites.