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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, June 23, 2008 - 8:16 am
Just a reminder that this is on tonight!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, June 23, 2008 - 8:09 pm
Wow! Not one post so far about tonight's show. I wonder if maybe we are worn out from American Idol? We watched tonight. I wouldn't describe any of the performances as astonishingly great but I think we had some solid ones. I'll only mention the ones that I especially enjoyed or where my opinion was different than the judges' opinions. I enjoyed Martin's performance and thought it was probably one of the best of the night. In general, though I like the Canadian judges a lot, I found I was a bit out of sync with their comments. For example, I thought Lisa was great but Zach didn't like it at all. However, they liked the one who sang "Feelings" which in my view was rather cringe worthy. I also thought they were pretty hard on Oliver. I thought his performance was full of energy and very entertaining. I also don't understand what they saw in Katherine's performance. They seem to be pushing her quite hard and I'm just not seeing it (though she seems sweet and likable).
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Ritsin
Member
05-06-2005
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 9:15 am
Just watched the show. (Was at a Jesse Cook concert last night, now that is a performance!) I totally agree with Jimmer. Have to add that I really liked Earl last night. Would love to see an all-Dylan night. We saw a totally different Oliver but I enjoyed it! Can't wait to see what Sebastian does. Couldn't vote last night but I think we may be losing Drew and Tetiana.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 5:39 pm
I just watched the first 12 perform. I didn't watch any of the auditions so I'm not attached to any of kids these yet. No one really stood out for me except for Mitch and Earl. They were very interesting. How on earth did Oliver make top 24? I thought his performance was some kind of joke on the audience at first. They are taking 24 hours to get the shows up in usenet, that's why I'm so late.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 6:01 pm
Totally forgot about the show last night, tonights show was pretty good, my favs so far are Theo and Amberly and I also like Omar and Mark.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 6:18 pm
I think Oliver showed a lot of talent in the audition process though his performance on Monday may not have been a hit with some people. Here is a YouTube of one of the best group performances of the top 200, which includes Oliver and his brother. In fact everyone in this group made the Top 24! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvdJHBpmq8c&feature=related Here is another one of his audition performances that I liked: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBHzcn17g9c&NR=1 Thought you might have fun looking at those! --------------------------------- Tonight's show was good again.
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 6:38 pm
I'm so behind...haven't even watched last nights show yet... 
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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 8:51 pm
With the auditions I liked the top 24 in this order: (top 6 all equally great) Mookie, Sebastian, Theo, Oliver, Gary, Earl, Tetianna, Jesse, Lisa, Mitch, Shaun, Lindsay R, Drew, Adam, Omar, Martin, Paul, Marie-Perre, Katelyn, Jessica, Katherine, Amberly, Lindsay B, Mark Also agree the 4 that did the CCR song (Mookie, Sebastian, Oliver & Tetianna) - that was the best performance overall. I also think the other 4 that did the same CCR song did it pretty well (Shaun, Martin, Paul & not sure who the female was with them). Last night's order: Earl, Mookie, Lisa, Mitch, Gary, Drew, Martin, Paul, Oliver, Tetianna, Katherine, Lindsay B, Tonight's order: Theo, Sebastian, Shaun, Amberly, Adam, Katelyn, Lindsay R, Jesse, Jessica, Omar, Marie-Perre, Mark
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Ritsin
Member
05-06-2005
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 9:54 pm
Stray_cat, I think your order for tonight is pretty spot on. Sebastian came through for me! Theo looked and sounded great. First thing I thought of with Amberly was Linda Ronstadt whom I loved in the 70s. Unfortunately I don't think that type of pop singer can make it nowadays. I couldn't get the love for Omar or Mark. Neither one appealed to me. Do we lose 2 contestants from each night?
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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 10:35 pm
I agree Ritsin with Linda Ronstadt from Amberly, also got a bit of a Nora Jones vibe in her voice.
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The_beav
Member
08-07-2005
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:42 am
I want Mark off my screen now. I can't stand the mugging for the camera and guns and wink at the audience every time a camera is even close. Loved Theo's performance. Did he out himself on his first night of voting? Not sure, but I threw him extra votes, just in case it cost him anyone. I am tired of Idol pimping the back stories of these contestants to create drama. I was annoyed that we were shown the tragedy of Omar again. I put this on the producers, not the contestant. I was prepared to dislike the performance but actually enjoyed it, even if it was a bit too stylized for my taste. Looking forward to the results show, since we don't seem to know how it is going to go down. I like that.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:36 am
For the second night, Shaun Francisco was my fav. His eyes remind me of Jonathan Silverman from Weekend at Bernie's. Amberly was simply adorable and sweet. Sebastian sure did better than is brother. Thank goodness. Not feeling Theo at all. The absolute messes to me were Lindsay and Omar.
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 12:31 pm
I totally agree beav about the Omar backstory, I don't like to feel strong-armed. I was surprised at Sass' comment to him, I thought his performance and singing were terrible. (I think Zack did too). And Mark, all I kept thinking was pour on the cheese there buddy. Monday night I would pick Earl and Mookie as my favourites. And I do like Theo, I think he was very careful in his phrasing talking to Ben when he said I told th"em" it was too late to apoloize. I would hate at this point to lose Drew, Paul, Shaun, Sebastian or Oliver, I think they are head and shoulders above some of the others but did not put their best foot forward yet. I thought Jesse's mike wasn't on last night, the music just drowned him out and when I first saw him I thought who is that, I don't remember him at all. The women pale in comparison to the majority of the guys. My prediction a double dose of Lindsay goes (and aren't you thrilled that CI manages to take a final 24 and do an elimination in half an hour, who woulda thunk it!)
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Punkaroo
Member
05-30-2006
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:20 pm
Spoiler for tonight's eliminations - already aired here...
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Gone are both Lindsay's, Tetiana and Shaun |
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:26 pm
One of those I am shocked at!
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Lake_gal
Member
06-09-2004
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:57 pm
I can live with the boots tonight. A couple I was a little surprised at. But I can live with it.
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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:00 pm
I was just going through some of the auditions on YouTube and noticed this. Is this the same Tetiana from this 24? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKyAeqQQRwA&feature=related
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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 4:21 pm
Thought this was kind of interesting: The Truth About Lindsay Robins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edIwNtUQrE&feature=related
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 5:12 pm
I'm surprised that there was four gone. I loved the show though, the showcases were great and the eliminations were short and sweet. As well the new logo is sharp. Re: Lindsay Robins I don't have an issue that she was signed before, the youtube makes it seem like there is some great conspiracy. Vote for the worse didn't work this time.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 5:16 pm
I really thought Shaun was fantastic. That's the one I am stunned about. Oh well, at least Earl is still there. Since this is really the first week I have seen them, I bet have more favs next week.
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Mizinvanccouver
Member
02-22-2003
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 5:17 pm
Stray_cat....she looks similiar but her nose is a little pointer than the Canadian Idol Tatiana.
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Stray_cat
Member
06-21-2006
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:12 pm
It's odd... same first and last name (Tetiana Ostapowych) as this Cdn Idol YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7VXHEKTwOc&feature=related
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 7:31 pm
I would say that is definitely her.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 12:47 pm
I have a quick question for someone who watches live in Canada and who has an hdtv. Do they not broadcast this show in the wider screen version for hdtv? I am curious because the all the versions I can see online for downloading are just the regular 4:3 aspect ratio instead of the wider screen. I would rather search deeper for a wide screen version if it's available, but I thought I would check if it's even broadcast that way first. Thanks 
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Jasper
Moderator
09-14-2000
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 1:59 pm
Naja yes it is. On HDCTV
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 2:13 pm
Thanks, Jasper 
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