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Carlpsmom
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01-03-2004

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carlpsmom a private message Print Post    
Hailey should not have made it to the final 24.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
That's Vote For the Worst for ya. Well,keeping her.. of course the judges put her IN the top 24.

At least we won't have to hear Kara mooning over that one kid anymore.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I liked Kris's version of "Let it be".

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 5:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Can't help but say I don't think Ellen brings much to this show. I really miss Paula. It is almost painful watching Ellen trying to find things to say to these contestants. It appears that Simon has already checked out of this show. Without Paula there to draw some of his attention, it's like he is bored to tears.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 6:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
The Joe kid who was eliminated totally reminds me of Ben Stiller's suspected love child with his housekeeper in Meet the Fockers. See the resemblance to Stiller? Just sayin.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 8:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Haley (or however you spell it) should never EVER have made top 24. I don't think she can sing and I don't think she's cute.

The sad thing is, the four who left? I can't even picture who they are without looking at the banner, and even then, I can't remember any of their performances.

Ellen brings absolutely zip, zero, zilch to this show. I don't know whey they felt they had to fill the fourth chair.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
Yeah I am disappointed with Ellen so far. I was actually excited about her being on the show, but am finding it painful to listen to her. It's like she stutters and rambles ... and you hang in there listening, hoping there will be some nugget that will make it worthwhile ... but there's no insight, nothing to even make you smile. I dunno, maybe she's worried about stealing the spotlight and causing tension with the other judges? Whatever the case, I hope she 'improves' SOON.....

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think they cast for beauty in the girls (for the most part) and that the two girls gone last night were kind of a victim of that...I mean, there were several blondes, two girls with beautiful full curly hair, etc. - I couldn't tell them apart. I actually thought Ashley had a great voice and was absolutely stunning but I don't think she would have made it all the way.

I agree that Haeley should have at least not made it on this year and instead been given a year to mature. She really doesn't know what she wants to be - in her original audition she sang country and now she's singing pop? Pick a style girl! Having said that I still don't care for her. I'm not a fan of Katie either, although her voice is really good, especially for her age.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Here is what gets me. There are RARELY heavy set girls on this show. RARELY. I refuse to believe that only little skinny minnies are vocally talented. The reason I know this is that a gal from our home town who has an AWESOME voice auditioned for the show. THey told her she was too fat to be on TV. She's on the heavy side, but could sing circles around most of the past years top 10 contestants.

Oh well, she continues to delight us around here with her karaoke.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Two words: JENNIFER HUDSON.

But come to think of it, most of the heavier women who have even made it to the show are of African descent...do you think that a large white girl could make it?

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Interesting article if you ever wondered what money the contestants receive:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/arts/television/24idol.html?no_interstitial

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
There was another larger woman a few seasons back. I can't remember her name, but she had some serious pipes. I was glad that they'd put her thru but I can't remember if she made top 10 or not.

So far, I've not seen a large white girl make it past the initial auditions. Most of the white girls are pretty cookie cutter looking by the time they get to Hollywood. It's why I like Crystal, because she's different (she didn't whiten her teeth, she's got dreads).

Aurora
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11-24-2006

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aurora a private message Print Post    
You're probably thinking of Mandisa.

http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/season5/mandisa/

Punkinsmom
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02-13-2009

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Punkinsmom a private message Print Post    
There is somethng really bothering me about last nights elimination of Tyler.
When he auditioned Cara and Victoria Beckham oohed and aaahhhed over him because of his"swagger" and how much he reminded them of Jim Morrison. They talked about how much they liked his old rock star "vibe" Last night Kara was criticizing him for the very same thing. I did not care for Tyler but I think he had a point when he said the judges didn't give him any constuctive criticizm in Hollywood. I did not like the way Simon rolled his Eyes when Tyler said that.
I am not liking this season at all. There are only 2 girls I am really liking Crystal and Lily.
I am not crazy about any of the guys.
Simon is just dreadful <100>. He just sits there staring off to the side. Kara thinks she is GOD'S give to the world. Randy is just not exciting anymore and poor Ellen is just trying to be nice to everyone. I miss Paula even if she was a little on the loony side.
This is in my opinion the worst season of Idol ever. I think it will be my last season if it does not get any better.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 9:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Ok, seriously. We are talking less than 5 heavier set girls in how many girls who make it through?

Carlpsmom
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01-03-2004

Friday, February 26, 2010 - 10:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carlpsmom a private message Print Post    
Sharinia, that is who he reminded me of! I could not figure it out!
Thank you.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Thanks Aurora. Yes, it was Mandisa I was thinking of.

Tyler was totally forgettable. Until you mentioned the Jim Morrison thing, I couldn't even remember what song he said. That said, there is no way he could've won this thing, let alone made the top 10. And at this point, it's the viewers who vote and I'd bet there's a lot of youngun's out there who have no clue who The Doors were or get that 70's vibe. Adam, who had the 80's thing going on, was all about glamrock, and much more easy to relate to.

I don't think Simon is any more dreadful than usual. I think they just somehow either ended up with the worst top 24 ever, or every single contestant just failed miserably in their first live show for viewer votes. Personally, I think it's a combo of both. Such an unexciting and unoriginal group of singers.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Anyone besides me wishing we could just go ahead and vote off 6 girls and 6 guys this week and get it over with. At least 6 of each deserved to go. Very few displayed much talent this week.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
SLinky, normally I would say yes to your question. But there is one sweet little guy, that I think if he could get over his nerves, could really be a winner. So if it wasn't for that just one, I would go along.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 8:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Slinky, I agree... vote off six girls and six guys and maybe, just MAYBE we'd end up with a halfway decent group. So far seriously under-impressed.

Donnagg
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08-11-2007

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Donnagg a private message Print Post    
Naja, I'm liking the sweet nervous guy also.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
Why is Tim still there???

Go Alex i paid $1.25 for his single at iTunes. Love his tone.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
quoteYeah I am disappointed with Ellen so far. I was actually excited about her being on the show, but am finding it painful to listen to her. It's like she stutters and rambles ... and you hang in there listening, hoping there will be some nugget that will make it worthwhile ...

That is deliberate on her part it is her style of speaking.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Monday, March 08, 2010 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
My family and I have been enjoying Ellen. She always makes us laugh. When she mentioned the snuggies the other night (blankets with arms), we about hit the floor. We have two of those in our house!

I think at this point they're all nervous and pretty terrible. Hopefully as the weeks go by, some of them will start to gain confidence and rise above the crowd. Some people get better, some just seem to fall apart. I'm looking forward to watching a star emerge from the pack.

And Trini, Tim is still there cause he's cute. The little girls are voting for him. And Aaron has that Chicken Little/David Archuletta vibe. I think he'll be around for a while. Both of them could be big stars on Disney Channel.

Ethelu
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12-16-2007

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ethelu a private message Print Post    
I have watched faithfully for all of the seasons. This is by far the worst group. Their songs, with few exceptions, have all been boring. The judges must be trying to save face by praising some of the worst singing I have heard in all these years. Maybe Paula was the only judge who really could spot talent. I was always annoyed by her, but Kara outdid Paula by crying over a mediocre performance. My opinion of her went way down. Michael can sing, but he's not that good.....and she's not that great at acting.