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Dke1212
Member
07-13-2005
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 8:16 am
I agree Jimmer. Surprised she let three guys get to the live show. And, I wonder if they will ever let it be a tie at the end, so we can see who got the least votes.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:51 am
I kind of see Nicole as a non-entity on this show. I don't like how she mentors, nor do I agree with her "critiques" of the performances. I wish she and LA could stay out of the personal comments towards Simon range. How childish and annoying they sound. And, how uncomfortable it must be for the singer up there waiting to hear something helpful!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:31 am
I don't see why the host didn't say they'd come back to Paula, when she didn't want to vote. If they'd have let Simon say his vote she wouldn't have had to say anything. I liked Stero Hogz but if no one's voting for them (bottom two two weeks in a row) they might as well give Lakoda Rayne another chance.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-30-2001
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 3:26 pm
I am not wild for the host. I don't know his name, he has no personality, and he gets very snippy if they talk to long. I know he has to cut them, but there has to be a better way to do it.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 3:40 pm
I feel really bad for Paula. She only has one act left in the competition, and it looks like they won't be around much longer either. I guess I'll start voting next week and try help keep Lakoda Rayne around a little longer for her.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 4:24 pm
I'm kind of tired of Paula but I do feel bad for her in this situation. It was brutal the way that Simon practically forced Paula into declaring her favorite and then eliminated them anyway. I thought that the Stereo Hogzz would get a bounce from being in the bottom last week but I guess they just didn't have much support at all. I wonder what will happen if Lakoda Rayne is in the bottom two again next week? Depending on who that other person is the judges may feel a certain pressure to keep at least one of Paula's groups in for a little longer. I don't dislike the host but I agree that he is awfully tense at times and hasn't shown much personality. The pressure of bringing a live show in on schedule must be pretty significant. I don't enjoy Nicole much (as you can probably tell from my previous comments). Too many digs at Simon and the judges are all generally making the show more about them than the contestants. I liked the judge that Nicole ended up replacing a lot better. Out of all the acts, I like Simon's the best. I think Rachel has the potential to be an amazing force in the entertainment business. She is incredibly cute, personable and dynamic and has a great voice on top of it.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 4:52 pm
I thought Simon was actually standing up for her, he told the host she didn't have to say if she didn't want to, but then it seemed like the host had a message in his earpiece that said if she didn't vote then Stereo Hogz were out. Seemed like then Simon persuaded her she should have her say, just in case it was a tie and went to viewer votes. They could have stopped the whole mess if they just let Simon vote first.
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 9:00 am
I like Josh, Drew, Chris, Rachel, Lakota Rayne and Melanie. Melanie has an awesome voice but her stage presence/personality needs work.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 9:39 pm
Yes, it was the host who pushed Paula to give a vote. He called her hand by saying that if she did not vote Stero Hoggs would be eliminated. I guess the idea is that if she did not vote then there would be only three judges votes counted. They already had two no votes so they would not need another. It was already two no votes out of three. Paula is way too emotional about it. If she can't make the hard choices, she should never have agreed to be a judge. I guess it is good that her groups are all going quickly. She will be able to relax. I love Dekota Rayne, but don't expect them to last much longer. It is just easier to connect with single performers than groups. I am very impressed with the over 30 group. Not too fond of Stacy, but she rocked it this week.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 9:42 pm
I really like Josh and LeRoy. Great voices and they both have stage presence. I agreed with Simon about the backup performers for Josh. He doesn't need them. He just needs to stand up there and sing. I thought Rachael was super this week. Wow, that little girl can belt it out.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 7:07 am
Well it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out if she didn't vote they were gone but I guess Paula needed it spelled out for her. While I did feel sorry for her at the time, I also agree that she is making a lot of money and this is what she agreed to when she signed on.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:03 pm
I think Nicole sets up her singers to fail by bad song choices.
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Jmm
Moderator
08-15-2002
| Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:24 pm
Dra and I were discussing that very thing tonight, Auntiemike. She's got some great talent but she doesn't seem to know how to guide them.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:28 pm
OK, am I the ONLY one who has a problem with Astro? I just don't consider him a singer. He does the same thing each and every time and he may be good at what he does but to me he's still a one trick pony. Sure would like to see him do something else. Oh well. I'm an old fuddy duddy when it comes to rap, I guess. Though, I have to say my 15 year old African/american son does not like him either.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:29 pm
I voted for Josh.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 12:49 am
What a flat show tonight was. Rachael, Josh, and Leroy were the only ones who impressed me. The ones that I have really liked before were just so blah and boring tonight. And totally not memorable. And on R&R night? How in hell can you pick boring R&R songs on a talent show? There must be thousands of exciting R&R songs available.At least pick something with a little faster beat. Geesh! It reminded me of last AI when so many of the contestants blew it in picking Elvis songs. Auntie, you are not the only one. I tape the show because I am watching Survivor, and I have not lasted through a complete song by Astro. After about half of the performance is over, I just fast forward it. I find him very boring. I find it hard to judge his ability because I just can't stand his kind of music. It all sounds like the same thing. And I usually can't understand a word they say. Frankly I don't find it music at all. It is more like reciting poetry with music playing in the background. I admit, I am not the one to judge rap.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 3:51 am
Josh was the only one I enjoyed last night. I like Drew, but I was really aggravated as I watched her. I don't know how what she did last night could be considered something different. She's getting boring now because really, it feels like the same slow song every week. The slow drawn out crackly voice is turning into an annoyance. My old favs, Lakota Rayne, didn't do anything good enough to drag themselves out of last week's bottom 2, so I think they'll be going home. But I hope not I thought the show pretty much screwed up rock night.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 7:07 am
Disclaimer: I haven't watched yet. However, I almost don't need to based on everyone's comments. Same old messed up stuff. Why do so few of these shows feature modern music? I love the oldies as much as anyone but they need some new stuff. And at least sing something with some energy. The only contestant on AI last year that sang anything fresh was Hailey. And I agree that Nicole is a terrible mentor and judge. All the wrong songs and it sounds like last night was no exception. How can someone that successful be so bad at this?
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 8:06 am
I'm glad I'm not the only one! Nicole and Astro both need to go....and soon. The only "rockers" last night, in my opinion, were Josh and Rachel. I love the earthiness of Josh's voice and Rachel is just the complete package. I love watching her be so confident, joyful and happy as she performs....and her voice is terrific! Allietex, I totally agree with your statement about Astro: I find him very boring. I find it hard to judge his ability because I just can't stand his kind of music. It all sounds like the same thing. And I usually can't understand a word they say. Frankly I don't find it music at all. It is more like reciting poetry with music playing in the background. I admit, I am not the one to judge rap. I still see our voices as instruments and using vocal chords to hit a range of notes more skillful than talking your way through a song.
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Dke1212
Member
07-13-2005
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 8:36 am
I agree Auntiemike about Astro. I don't get the fawning over him by the judges. If a lot of kids are watching this show, he probably will get to the end. And to have L.A. Reid harping about someone else always sounding the same? Well... But I do agree with him on Drew. lol
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Stefne
Member
06-14-2011
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:10 am
"And to have L.A. Reid harping about someone else always sounding the same?" I thought this exact thing. Not overly impressed with anyone last night and I thought Stacy actually sounded downright horrible. Totally off key the whole way through her song. Was really enjoying the show at the beginning of the season }but it seems like they're all blowing it.
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Chitchat58
Member
07-25-2008
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:20 am
I feel uncomfortable watching them slam eachothers singers. I can't believe this show was given another season, its a total mess.
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Lostfan
Member
03-10-2010
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:39 am
I would like to TEST astros musicical voice - I bet he cant even carry a note - he should have had to actually SING that R&R song last night- as far as I am concerned- anyone can "talk" the words to a song with music in the background Isnt this a "singing" competition? I want to know if Astro can even sing a tune and I think Chris singing a regae song didnt fit into last nights theme - jmo
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:41 am
I came in late last night and turned on X-factor when Astro was 'singing'. I ended up switching channels before he was done with his song.
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Maineiac
Member
08-24-2009
| Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 11:43 am
I'm am sooo glad I'm not alone in how I feel about Astro. I've been saying for weeks he's not singing. When they said it was R&R night, I said to my husband, now we'll see if Astro can actually sing. Well, we got our answer. Allie, you gave a perfect description of Astro and his singing, ITA. And I had to laugh at L.A Reid when he said Drew sounded the same every week and then he turns around and gives Astro a standing ovation. Huh??? This weeks R&R theme fell flat with the contestants. The only singers who actually sang rock were Josh and Rachel.
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