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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Friday, February 25, 2011 - 3:25 pm
I am rooting for Paul
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, February 25, 2011 - 3:51 pm
Gldnlvr.. in the past the viewers voted in most of the final 10 or 11 or 12 but I think the judges had a wildcard to bring someone into that final group. No idea about this year, though. Wonder if they will keep that one time chance to save someone they had last year. That seemed to be sort of a dud to me.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, February 25, 2011 - 9:07 pm
I've decided that Thia Megia is the best and will get my support this year. She's lovely, soulful, and talented. And always has a great smile on her face! Decided that Durbin is annoying and thus will end up in the Top Three to extend the torture. Rachel Zevita is great, but a little cray cray. Casey Abrams is an entertaining hipster dude that I like, but I don't think he's the most talented person there.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, February 25, 2011 - 9:59 pm
TMZ reports that Casey was released from the hospital and was there for practice. What concerns me is that it said that he was admitted for severe stomach pain and had blood transfusion. They reported that Casey would not have to return to the hospital.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 8:28 am
Who is Durbin? I don't see anyone by that name on the banner.
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Jmm
Moderator
08-15-2002
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 8:58 am
James Durbin, he is the young man with Tourette's Syndrome.
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 8:58 am
I think Colton should have made it to top 24, he is very talented and has a lot of mainstream appeal. I think he could be very successful. I like Tim, Paul, James, none of the girls have made an impression on me yet.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 9:46 am
After watching a smattering of youtube clips, I've zeroed in on Thia Megia and Paul McDonald as my favs who will also go far in the competition. I also like Kendra Chantelle quite a bit, but don't think she'll go as far.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 11:25 am
I think each of the judges picks 1 wildcard. They then get added to the top ten as voted by viewers. Ten + three = thirteen.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 12:17 pm
I asked in the general discussion thread, but no one answered. The official summaries for the shows this week mention top 10 boys and top 10 girls, with FIVE chosen each week by the public. As we ended up having a top 24, not a top 20, it's unclear whether it would be five each from the voters, as published (maybe plus wildcards) or whether the voters would chose the top SIX boys and SIX girls.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 2:34 pm
Enjoy the show folks!! I will.
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 9:02 pm
TV Guide states that next Thursday that the seasons 10 finalists are revealed. But, it also says there are 10 semifinalists taking the stage both Tuesday & Wednesday. It is very confusing. I like Jacob, Paul, and James. I also don't like any of the women so far. Really do not like Naima, Kendra, and Tatynisha.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 9:37 pm
According to my onscreen DVR guide, Tuesday the top 12 boys perform and Wednesday it's the top twelve girls. On Thursday the finalists are revealed, but they don't say how many. It also says the judges reveal their wildcard picks on Thursday.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 9:43 pm
I get the feeling it's 13 finalists for some reason. I haven't been following closely up to this point, but it seems too soon for just the Top Ten. I think they will go with a few more.
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 10:44 pm
I was just on the AI site....Read in some forums there will be 12 finalists.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 8:03 pm
Casey is back.. http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/02/25/american-idols-casey-abrams-still-in-hospital- will-he-drop-ou/?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk2%7C46981
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, February 28, 2011 - 2:44 pm
Possible spoiler alert and I never can get those things to work, so I'm giving you a paragraph to look away...possible set list for tomorrow night's boy's performance...borrowed from Buddy TV... If you just can't wait for Tuesday night (yes, Tuesday! Don't forget!), we have good news for you. You can find out what the Top 12 boys will be singing here! Thanks to Joe's Place Blog, we have inside information from Friday's taping. The Top 24 are performing on the real American Idol stage, in front of a real audience. No more small, circular stage surrounded by a pit of close family and friends. It's all real. Here is Tuesday night's set list, with the order and what songs the guys chose. 1. Clint Jun Gamboa - "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder 2. Jovany Barreto - "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain 3. Jordan Dorsey - "OMG" by Usher 4. Tim Halperin - "Street Corner Symphony/Come On Over" by Rob Thomas 5. Brett Loewenstern - "Light My Fire" by The Doors 6. James Durbin - "You Got Another Thing Coming" by Judas Priest 7. Robbie Rosen - "In the Arms of the Angel" by Sarah McLachlan 8. Scotty McCreery - "Letters from Home" by John Michael Montgomery 9. Stefano Langone - "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars 10. Paul McDonald - "Maggie Mae" by Rod Stewart 11. Jacob Lusk - "A House is Not a Home" by Luther Vandeross 12. Casey Abrams - "I Put a Spell on You" by Creedence Clearwater Revival First of all, I am SO glad Casey Abrams is in it, back from his hospitalization. Sources say he didn't appear in the first lineup and had to go backstage a few times, but he was able to perform and pretty much killed it. A lot of the song choices are pretty expected, but we've heard over and over again how crucial the song choice is, so that's probably a good thing. There is one song choice that sticks out a little awkwardly: Jordan Dorsey's decision to sing "OMG." Why? Why would he do that? The song isn't very well suited for live performance, with a reliance on tweaked and auto-tuned vocals for its signature sound. It certainly isn't the right song to showcase the singer. So unless Jordan Dorsey busts out some amazing dance moves, this could be the end of the road for him. Sources also report that none of the contestants brought (or were allowed to play) instruments. This could spell trouble for some of the contestants who sound better with instruments (plus I may never get tired of seeing Casey Abrams with his upright bass). I was picturing Tim Halperin and Robbie Rosen with their pianos. Also not sure about Jovany Barreto and how he'll fit into this whole scheme. He seems more like "Classic Idol," harkening back to the days of Justin Guarini and Clay Aiken, and his song choice isn't helping. "I'll Be"? That song is tired from being the theme to every 8th grade dance. Who knows, though, maybe he'll turn it out, prompting all of us to go buy the first five volumes of the NOW collection. The performance I'm looking forward to the most is probably Jacob Lusk singing, "A House is Not a Home." If you're missing Glee on Tuesday night, this may bring back fond memories of Matthew Morrison and Kristin Chenoweth singing this song along with "One Less Bell to Answer." It could very well be heaven. Who will rise to the top? Who's going down based on song choice? Did Jordan Dorsey make the most fatal error or will it be someone else? I can't imagine Brett doing Jim Morrison, but think Scotty doing JMM is a great choice.
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Maineiac
Member
08-24-2009
| Monday, February 28, 2011 - 4:31 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQY4dIxY1H4 A song producer wrote this song for Chris Medina. He was inspired by his story. This is what he sang on the Tonight Show. I really like it.
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Lorie
Member
08-29-2003
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 7:37 am
What a beautiful song!
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 8:02 am
What a beautiful song, It brought me to tears!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 8:41 am
I like that a lot. I was happy to see it's available on iTunes. 
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 8:56 am
Thanks Roxip for the info. Do we know what the girls are singing?
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 9:30 am
I'll check buddytv later and see if they post it. Sometimes they do things a little slower than others...
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 9:52 am
Thanks Maineiac - I've uploaded it onto my FB page. I don't think I've ever heard such a beautiful, heartfelt song. I'm in tears... What Are Words: Anywhere you are, I am near Anywhere you go, I'll be there Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see How every single promise I keep Cuz what kind of guy would I be If I was to leave when you need me most What are words If you really don't mean them When you say them What are words If they're only for good times Then they don't When it's love Yeah, you say them out loud Those words, They never go away They live on, even when we're gone And I know an angel was sent just for me And I know I'm meant to be where I am And I'm gonna be Standing right beside her tonight And I'm gonna be by your side I would never leave when she needs me most What are words If you really don't mean them When you say them What are words If they're only for good times Then they don't When it's love Yeah, you say them out loud Those words, They never go away They live on, even when we're gone Anywhere you are, I am near Anywhere you go, I'll be there And I'm gonna be here forever more Every single promise I keep Cuz what kind of guy would I be If I was to leave when you need me most I'm forever keeping my angel close
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 10:02 am
Thanks Roxip.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 10:48 am
"Sources" are now saying it's the top FIVE boys by viewer votes, plus the top FIVE girls by viewer votes, plus THREE wildcards (one for each judge). Guess we'll find out for sure tonight!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 11:25 am
Kitt, I'm rooting for Chris Medina to be a wildcard. 
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 12:41 pm
I honestly am not. I thought he had a good voice but not as good as what should be on this show...and if he comes on he will get the Danny Gokey vote...only I thought Danny's voice was much better.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 12:49 pm
I assumed the wildcards would come out of the 14 who aren't in the viewers' chosen 10. Like three "saves."
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