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Kellirippa
Member
07-10-2002
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 9:39 pm
I logged in a lot of calls last year, using two phone lines my daughter and I would some nights make 500 votes! We started off voting for Jenny, Billy, Tyler and Ryan.. and by the finale we were voting Ryan all the way. We threw some votes to Tyler for regional reasons, but the others we voted for just because we really liked them...(well that, and because it was summer and we were a little bored)
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Tatyana
Member
08-06-2001
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 4:16 pm
i'm all excited for this to start as well. And i also think our judges are better. ;) Also for any Genny fans out there, her cd is due out Augst 3rd, Genny Gear & the Whiskey Kittens. I for one can't wait to get it. ;) also, i would like to see CI go up north to the NWT, Yukon or Nunavut. I know they have some talented singers up there. Susan Aglukark is one of my favs. ;)
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 4:52 am
Karen Lee Baton, she is the girl who left the first week, did you guys notice in the finale how much solo time she got. That girl has an amazing talent. I love her voice and I wish she had not have been lost the first week. I think people would have grown to appreciate her talent. These are my opinions of last years crop of singers and please don't anyone get offended, they are just my opinions and mean nothing. My favorites were Toya Alexis, Karen Lee and Tyler Hamilton and Audrey. It embarasses me that Ryan is Canadian Idol, I only liked Billy singing Levon, the rest sucked, Gary needed a choir gown and to be thrown in a choir, Jenny was weird and I still can only laugh at her. Mikey was horrible, Richie was too silly to be taken seriously, Candida drove me nuts, did I trash all of them yet lol. All those insults and I still say they were better than this years crop of AI stars except for Diana and hopefully we won't have to put up with the likes of Leah, Camille or John Stevens. I like our judges better too. Well I guess I got my no talent self all primed to dive into this years Canadian Idols. Lol Please don't let us have to endure weeks of viewing all those no talent fools and show us more of the people who will advance so they get a chance to get a fanbase. I want more of the good singers and none of the freaks that they put there so we can all have a good laugh, the same joke isn't as funny after it is told a dozen times.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 6:44 am
I read the article in TV Guide as well and 33 eps should give us plenty of time to get to know more about the contestants and for them to establish a fan base. I voted a lot last year and at the end was voting for Ryan over Gary, prior to that my opinions kinda fall along the lines of LLkool above except for Billy, I liked a lot of his stuff, and Ryan doesn't embarass me, except for that hair when he was at AI. Mikey was horrible, I didn't get the love at all, Jenny was interesting, but Llk's top four did have great voices (and Tyler was easy on the eyes). Hope we get a good crop this year, I can't wait! My husband can only shake his head at me and roll his eyes (but he watches).
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:27 am
Only one more day folks!!
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:30 am
An article I was reading yesterday indicated that we get three consecutive days of shows this week.
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:36 am
Really Crossfire?? Well there goes getting anything else done this week. I was reading a tid bit on CI and they picked 155 people to go to Toronto. The breakdown per province is as follows. NF - 9 NS - 11 NB - 2 PEI - 1 PQ - 18 ON - 59 MB - 14 SK - 8 AB - 19 BC - 14 Congratulations to all who made it so far.
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:41 am
Yep, I was able to find the article again, here is the relevant snippet:
quote:When: Show launches with one-hour episodes on three consecutive nights this week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on CTV. Afterwards, look for it on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 10:23 am
Cool, so maybe, the silly tryouts will be all this week and then we can get down to the real talent. Can't wait.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 10:32 am
There will be a marathon of eye rolling from my husband! lol. If that is the case from 33 episode, we should get 15 weeks after this, I wonder how many finalists we are getting this year. Wed/Thurs is okay if TAR is on Tues. I am really looking for to this and chatting to you all as we go along.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 11:38 am
I just read this at the official site:
quote:The premiere episode gives viewers their first look at the next wave of aspiring Canadian Idol hopefuls from Ottawa and Toronto. Episode Two showcases auditions in Halifax, St. John's and Montreal with Episode Three focusing on auditions in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver. In the second week, viewers will watch the drama unfold as Canadian Idol's "Top 155" is reduced to the "Top 32" over the course of two, hour-long, nail-biting episodes, airing Wednesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 10 at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings) on CTV. The first "Top 32" performance show will air Wednesday, June 16, again at 8 p.m. ET, with the first "Top 10" finalists to be revealed live on Thursday, June 17 at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings). CTV also announced today it has expanded the series to 33 episodes, seven more than last year. The expansion allows for an increase in the semi-final group to 32 competitors. Four groups of eight will now compete over four weeks (instead of three groups of 10), with an additional Wild Card week. As well, CTV has expanded the "Top 10" format to allow only one competitor to be eliminated each week (see schedule below).
For the full article with all details go HERE
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 11:49 am
>As well, CTV has expanded the "Top 10" format to allow only one competitor to be eliminated each week < Well that’s great news! I was so disappointed last year when Karen got eliminated early on in the competition. Given the chance, I think she would have built a good fan base. I hope people don’t vote with a regional bias. Llkoolaid, I LOL over your comments regarding last year’s crop of singers. I don’t agree with everything you said (I was a Billy and Jenny fan), but it sure was candid and funny. 
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 12:26 pm
*wishing is was Tuesday* I'm ready to go now. 
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 2:19 pm
me too!!!! I can't wait. LLK, I agree with lots you had to say ..my fav was Toya
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 2:26 pm
Somebody wake me up when there is 10 left, please.
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Crossfire
Member
08-07-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 2:52 pm
I just found this on the Canadian Idol website. Episodes 1-3 Madness, mayhem and the audition process… The Canadian Idol judging panel sifts through tens of thousands of hopefuls across nine Canadian cities: Ottawa, Halifax, St. John’s, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver. Episode 4 A combined total of 100 competitors advance to Toronto where they face the next round of elimination. Over a three-day period, judges eliminate 68, leaving only the “Top 32.” One of these contestants will be the next Canadian Idol. Episodes 5-12 Now, it’s time for the viewing audience to take over. For the next four weeks (eight episodes), a separate group of 8 performers will hit the stage. Following each “Performance Episode”, viewers will vote for their favourite two competitors, who are announced in a live show the following evening. A total of eight competitors after four weeks advance to the “Top 10.” Episodes 13-14 During Episode 12, the judges choose eight of the remaining 24 competitors who haven’t advanced to compete once more for the chance to become the show’s two Wild Card finalists. In Episode 14, the winners are revealed and become the final “Top 10” finalists. Episodes 15- 28 During these eight weeks, each “Top 10” finalist will perform in themed “genre” shows before a studio audience and broadcast live on CTV. Competitors will be voted off by the home viewing audience until there are eight (8), seven (7), six (6), five (5), four (4), three (3), then ultimately, two (2) left. Episodes 29 & 30 In the two-part grand finale, the final two semi-finalists will perform selected numbers in an exhausting, nail-biting duel. For each of them, it’s the last chance to win the hearts of viewers everywhere. Once part one of the finale wraps, it’s time for the biggest vote of the series. The results will be revealed in the grand finale the very next night on CTV and, for one former unknown, it’s a dream realized, instant stardom, the title of Canadian Idol and the promise of a lucrative recording contract with BMG. Not sure where the other three shows fit into this. - Crossfire
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Lizajane
Member
07-16-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 3:16 pm
Billy Klippert was singing "Levon" on my radio today! I still love him. (sorry if this is old news, I didn't read the whole thread before posting ~Liza
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 3:22 pm
Crossfire: I'm guessing, at various points we'll have to endure "recap" shows. Llkoolaid: Man! Your post (the one where you offered your opinion about last year) brought back so many memories! I had totally forgotten about Mikey and Richie. I agree with almost all of what you said. Jasper: Unless I am wrong, TAR will be on Saturday nights this year. On another note: I have to admit, I have really, really, really missed Zack. I can't wait to see to him again. Lizajane: What? Really? The song was released as a single already? Very cool.
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Lizajane
Member
07-16-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 3:55 pm
Scorpio: yup! I've actually heard it a couple of times and wondered if it was Billy, then today I actually heard the announcer say his name! Sounds as great as ever
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 5:21 pm
Oh, must add, I have great news, my neice tried out in Halifax, she can't sing for beans but really thinks she is awesome. The lord must have been looking down on TVCH that day of the auditions and said well I guess I will save Llkoolaid tons of embarassement. My neice didn't make it past the first round of judges. Thank you God, she would have been one of the ones we laugh at. I can't believe she fell for people encouraging her to try out, I know they were being mean and making a joke of her. Because of her I know that some of these people we laugh at and wonder if they are there for tv air time are really serious and think they can sing. What the heck do you do, I don't have the heart to tell her she really sucks, she goes out and does kareoke every chance she gets, I just tell her that she sure looks like she is having a lot of fun up there, what else can you say. lol She is a sweet girl, she just can't sing.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 5:40 pm
Speaking of family members, which poster was related to Kevin--the guy who made it into the finals but had to drop out because he was sick? I wonder if he'll be trying out again.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 5:48 am
Scorpio - the website still says July 6 premiere, I think they were contemplating moving to Saturday for TAR6 in the fall. I guess we will have to wait and see closer to the start date what they decide to do. Can't wait for CI tonight! Looking forward to everyone's observations and to see if anyone can pick the favourites or top 32 early on.
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Luvmom
Member
10-17-2000
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 7:25 am
Scorpiomoon, I think that was Llkoolaid that new Kevin.Am I right,Ll?
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 8:31 am
Would Kevin even be allowed to try out again? I know he didn't make the top 32 but the judges did bring him back to compete in the wild card show. I don't know what the rules say about that.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 9:40 am
I think Kevin was invited to try out again due to his illness???..but I think LLK said a while ago that he was not trying out this year..maybe next??? but I could be wrong about that. I have a very bad memory. If anyone wonders how LLk could know/be related to two tryouts, it's because she is from the Maritimes ,home of some of the best Canadian music and musicians! She also lives in the same town as George Canyon who came in second in Nashville Star!!
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